Would I be better off just attending AA?
Disposable Hero
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Being, ME
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You sound a bit defensive and if that's a result of someone doing you harm in the past, i hope that you will give yourself a break from it.
One of the reasons i needed emotional stability is because i was abused by someone, which for me, started a process of self abuse. It got to the point where i didn't even know what a healthy relationship was anymore because i was so sensitive and paranoid all the time. i couldn't even see the helping hand that was offered to me because i was afraid that it would only be another attempt by someone to inflict more pain.
i have found the love and acceptance i've wanted most of my entire life in NA. Yeah, i used drugs (which alcohol is one of). But the things i suffered from the most were anger, fear, and resentment. The disease of addiction just made matters worse. i've learned to accept that i need help not just in staying clean, but also with living clean. Freedom from self obsession and running on self will continues to be made possible with faith in a Higher Power, participating at meetings, having a meaningful relationship with a sponsor, and applying spiritual principles through the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.
Congratulations on your decision to stay clean and sober no matter what!!
One of the reasons i needed emotional stability is because i was abused by someone, which for me, started a process of self abuse. It got to the point where i didn't even know what a healthy relationship was anymore because i was so sensitive and paranoid all the time. i couldn't even see the helping hand that was offered to me because i was afraid that it would only be another attempt by someone to inflict more pain.
i have found the love and acceptance i've wanted most of my entire life in NA. Yeah, i used drugs (which alcohol is one of). But the things i suffered from the most were anger, fear, and resentment. The disease of addiction just made matters worse. i've learned to accept that i need help not just in staying clean, but also with living clean. Freedom from self obsession and running on self will continues to be made possible with faith in a Higher Power, participating at meetings, having a meaningful relationship with a sponsor, and applying spiritual principles through the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.
Congratulations on your decision to stay clean and sober no matter what!!
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