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Old 08-23-2008, 06:35 AM
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Kept relapsing until I joined AA....

Hi guys! I thought I would share some experience, strength and hope with anyone who wants it.

For 5 years I relapsed every 30 to 90 days until I got into AA and went to the recommended 90 meetings in 90 days, got a sponsor, started working the 12 steps and reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

It is amazing that I have not had a single craving for alcohol in 4 months and 1 day! The people in AA told me to go to 90 meetings in 90 days and if I did not feel better at day 90, they would gladly refund my misery! Well- I am sooooo much happier!!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to let you know AA works! Have a great day! 8
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Old 08-23-2008, 06:47 AM
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Old 08-23-2008, 07:01 AM
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Congratulations on your sober time! Keep adding to it one day at a time!

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Old 08-23-2008, 10:27 AM
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Jen, Thanks for sharing your ESH and I am so glad your program has worked for you and you've been sober for 4 months with hardly any cravings. Fabulous!
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Old 08-23-2008, 11:11 AM
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Thanks Guys! I really do feel better and better everyday. Life is not always rosey, but compared to where I WAS, it is like night and day!

AA works if you work it!
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Old 08-23-2008, 11:59 AM
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I admire you for doing the 90 in 90. I HAD to stick my drunk butt in a treatment center, a LONG TERM treatment center and I'm so glad that I did. It does get easier too I've found.

Awesome Job Jen!!!!!!! You're one of my heros!!!!!!
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Old 08-23-2008, 02:43 PM
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Many people's disease convinces them that AA won't work for one reason or another.

I'm glad to see you could ignore the disease's lies and succeed.

Carry the message, let others know what worked for you.

Great job.
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Old 08-23-2008, 05:12 PM
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AA WORKS...I DON'T KNOW HOW, BUT IT WORKS! :wtf2
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Old 08-23-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jen042208 View Post
AA WORKS...I DON'T KNOW HOW, BUT IT WORKS! :wtf2
I suggest reading the chapter in the Big Book, How It Works, it may answer your question. As a member of AA I am not much use to anyone if I don't know how to transmit a spiritual experience.
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Old 08-23-2008, 07:42 PM
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AA WORKS...I DON'T KNOW HOW, BUT IT WORKS! :wtf2
How it works will come with time, right now with 4 months clean the main point of focus is making sure it keeps working.

Just my opinion. Enjoy your new life.
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