marty888

well, I did 42 days on my own, then the last 4 have been terrible, thought I could control this beast, but it got me once again!!! Just went ot my first AA meeting, very humbling but feel great after it. I got too cocky and thought i control drink. Anyway hope this is a new start

Missymae737

Marty,

I am glad you went to a meeting and thanks for sharing here...

Early recovery is challenging and we need all the support we can find...

Keep posting, and believe in yourself You can do this...

Anna

Early recovery is very hard and a time to learn and grow.

I'm glad you're seeking support.

gravity

I also used to think I could control alcohol and that I could quit on my own anytime I wanted to.


Meetings, a sponsor, and the 12 steps.

Gives me a way to live a good life & the strength to get through those tough days without drinking.

First meeting December 17, 2007 - not one drink since.

least

Face to face support can be very helpful in staying away from alcohol. Keep going back!:ghug3

nelco

I stopped drinking many times too, it was staying stopped I had the trouble with. I have managed to do that for quite a while now with the help of A.A and the bonus was the great freedom i have. i dont feel chained to alcohol anymore. I Kept going to meetiings, got a sponser and started on the steps, and the miracle happened. I have many new sober friends now in A.A always ready with support or just for coffee and a good old laugh.......

Tommyh

Marty,keep coming back....it works for me

marty888

Thanks guys, I must admit I was sceptical and thougt i could go it alone. Hopefully i learnt my lesson.

CarolD

I'm glad you are moving forward
Many of us had false starts before we actually quit.

grateful2b

Marty, good for you for getting right back on that horse and getting to a meeting...the one bright side about relapse is there is usually something good for us to learn that we can fold back into our recovery...keep coming back...

acer67

Hi Marty,

It is hard to walk into your first AA meeting but it does get easier. Few people can do this alone. Keep coming back.

Believe808

Hi Marty, Glad you tried an AA Meeting. I find they are extremely helpful in my recovery. Did you get numbers? We are all here to help each other.