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11-24-2007, 04:10 PM

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User_Name

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I feel good today

I dragged my ass into an AA meeting 5 days ago after being a daily drinker for 6 years, and I have realized that I should have done this a long time ago. Although I'm only on day 5, I know what I have to do (go to meetings, a lot). I have posted on this site before looking for an answer and although AA was suggested I was hoping people would tell me another way. I looked all over, and there isn't another way for people who are alcoholic. I just wanted to post and say AA isn't what people think it is. It's a group of nice people who share a common problem and help each other to fix it. Figured I'd check in and say hi!

11-24-2007, 04:25 PM

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Anna

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Hi User Name,

I'm glad you are feeling good and seeking help with AA. There are other ways to recovery, but you should do whatever works for you. And, the reason I come to SR is because I like to around people who understand.

11-24-2007, 04:30 PM

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Dee74

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Thanks Anna - I wanted to make the same point, but couldn't word it right

11-24-2007, 04:31 PM

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kingnothing

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Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: The morgue if I don't stay sober.

Posts: 38

Congrats on 5 days! Woohoo!

11-24-2007, 04:35 PM

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User_Name

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I actually should have said that AA is great for people who have tried all of the other routes and had zero success. I realize not everyone needs AA but I know I do. Just to clarify...

11-24-2007, 06:58 PM

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NOMOMERLOTMAMMA

No more merlot, more mamma

Join Date: Feb 2007

Location: Hills, Ct

Posts: 2,139

Hi User,

I'm glad that you've found a way to work on your recovery! It's nice to hear..good for you!

Karen

11-24-2007, 09:34 PM

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barb dwyer

same planet...different world

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: Butte, America

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Good news User!

Whether AA is/isn't ... it *is* there, and convenient ... while looking around for something else.

11-25-2007, 04:51 AM

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Missymae737

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Join Date: Feb 2007

Location: MA.

Posts: 1,719

AA is my lifeline...

SR is my lifeline...

:morning

11-25-2007, 10:35 AM

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md20

&amp;quot;Grateful to be Sober.&amp;quot;

Join Date: Sep 2007

Posts: 90

Hi user name,
Welcome back, good on your day 5. Im back to day 2 again, but im happy

One day at a time as they say... You are right about A.A. it's a brilliant place for us alchys! Don't know where'd i'd be without it thats for sure!

11-25-2007, 10:52 AM

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Jersey Nonny

Old & Sober Member of AA

Join Date: Nov 2005

Location: Nursing Home in Brick, New Jersey

Posts: 5,174

28 years ago, I didn't know of any other way; and, since AA worked for me, I didn't bother to look for any other way.

There are days I feel pretty good...days I feel better/worse than others...one thing I know for sure...no matter how I feel, I don't drink and haven't wanted to in a very long time.