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Originally Posted by NEOMARXIST
Another beautiful thing about recovery must be for the others/loved ones that you are around. When I was deep in my own little depressed world then I would be so wrapped up in my own head and consumed by my own depressing thoughts that this undoubtedly must have rubbed off on everybody I came into contact with. It ain't a great look, especially when you're off your face on booze and drugs.
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As Neomarxists says above, I can clearly see than over the last decade, I have lost contact with quite a number of long term friends, as drinking became my activity of choice. What? Go out on a Saturday and visit with "real people" when I could stay in my cocoon of alcohol?! Looking back, all this got me was _profound_ lonliness, and all this did was lead to drinking ever more often and in high quantities.
I just wanted to say, about this site, SR... I am very grateful for its mere existance! I have been coming here for a number of months, at least an hour every morning, first thing and reading every post I could get my hands on; it has become a ritual for me. Then usually again in the evening. I have derived much comfort and confidence from the life stories I read here every day. I realize fully that I am not so alone in my feelings, my failures, and my continued re-tries...
Found a nearby AA group but they only meet two days aweek (one is an "open" meeting, the other is a "closed" meeting). I will be going to my first open meeting next Monday.
Thanks again SR for being!
...Mike
Originally Posted by NEOMARXIST
Another beautiful thing about recovery must be for the others/loved ones that you are around. When I was deep in my own little depressed world then I would be so wrapped up in my own head and consumed by my own depressing thoughts that this undoubtedly must have rubbed off on everybody I came into contact with. It ain't a great look, especially when you're off your face on booze and drugs.
Peace/Quote
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As Neomarxists says above, I can clearly see than over the last decade, I have lost contact with quite a number of long term friends, as drinking became my activity of choice. What? Go out on a Saturday and visit with "real people" when I could stay in my cocoon of alcohol?! Looking back, all this got me was _profound_ lonliness, and all this did was lead to drinking ever more often and in high quantities.
I just wanted to say, about this site, SR... I am very grateful for its mere existance! I have been coming here for a number of months, at least an hour every morning, first thing and reading every post I could get my hands on; it has become a ritual for me. Then usually again in the evening. I have derived much comfort and confidence from the life stories I read here every day. I realize fully that I am not so alone in my feelings, my failures, and my continued re-tries...
Found a nearby AA group but they only meet two days aweek (one is an "open" meeting, the other is a "closed" meeting). I will be going to my first open meeting next Monday.
Thanks again SR for being!
...Mike
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: North Carolina
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I'll second that, Mike. I love this place...the boards and chat. Between AA and SR, I feel like my sobriety is wrapped in a warm blanket...safe and sound.
Do let us know what you think of your first AA meeting. And keep posting here!
Stephanie
Do let us know what you think of your first AA meeting. And keep posting here!
Stephanie
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Living in Today!
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i Love SR too! Between A.A. and Working that Program and SR i Feel Good The Vast Majority of the time! isolation is very common in Addiction.. it is a Long Dark Downward Spiral (Alcoholism) and we are all Very Lucky to still be Alive!
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My home group has two meetings/week... one open and one closed they are on weeknights... I like one on Sunday morning also.
Yeah, that whole isolation thing. IDK, for me it got a little harder at first, maybe because I was more aware, then some resentment/self pity... it evened out for me... slowly, sometimes imperceptibly ... it's getting much better lately... I meet a bunch of AAs I really like and I try to get out with them some... non AA stuff, hunting, skiing, fishing, cycling... of course, AA is on the list of topics we discuss!!!
Yeah, that whole isolation thing. IDK, for me it got a little harder at first, maybe because I was more aware, then some resentment/self pity... it evened out for me... slowly, sometimes imperceptibly ... it's getting much better lately... I meet a bunch of AAs I really like and I try to get out with them some... non AA stuff, hunting, skiing, fishing, cycling... of course, AA is on the list of topics we discuss!!!
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
I can't say enough good
things about SR. This place
is and has been a life line
in recovery for me.
Many yrs sober members slow
down their pace of going to
meetings...im guilty for that....
BUT......
Im not disconnected from AA
at all.
I have to remind myself
what I hear so often.....
Those that go back out
are those that stop going
to meetings or stop working
a recovery program.
20 yrs for me doesnt mean
im cured by no means.
I need AA just as much today
as I did when I first walked
into rehab 20 yrs ago.
Meeting are still avialable
for me to attend at noon time
each day.....but SR is open
24/7. And im appreciative
of that.
SR is my recovery family and
you guys have been here for
me for everything and anything
inbetween.
As us old timers continue
on our journey so are many
newcomers arriving seeking
answers for their addiction.
We, I need to be here as a
shining example as to how
this recovery works and how
it has been a rock of recovery
that my life has been built
upon.
Recovery is an exciting journey
with awesome people we walk
beside each day.
SR is full of AWESOME members.
The FELLOWSHIP of awesome
members.
things about SR. This place
is and has been a life line
in recovery for me.
Many yrs sober members slow
down their pace of going to
meetings...im guilty for that....
BUT......
Im not disconnected from AA
at all.
I have to remind myself
what I hear so often.....
Those that go back out
are those that stop going
to meetings or stop working
a recovery program.
20 yrs for me doesnt mean
im cured by no means.
I need AA just as much today
as I did when I first walked
into rehab 20 yrs ago.
Meeting are still avialable
for me to attend at noon time
each day.....but SR is open
24/7. And im appreciative
of that.
SR is my recovery family and
you guys have been here for
me for everything and anything
inbetween.
As us old timers continue
on our journey so are many
newcomers arriving seeking
answers for their addiction.
We, I need to be here as a
shining example as to how
this recovery works and how
it has been a rock of recovery
that my life has been built
upon.
Recovery is an exciting journey
with awesome people we walk
beside each day.
SR is full of AWESOME members.
The FELLOWSHIP of awesome
members.
Karma Amputee
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Among The Living
Posts: 769
I really love this website as well. For a internet techie type (forum junkie) like me, this takes the AA meeting out of the church basement and moves it right into the comfort and privacy of my own home. The way I feel about it, all the benefits I could ever get from AA can be and have been found right here. As I approach two years of sobriety this Oct 5th, I have SR to thank.
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