Hi
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tampa
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I'm new here too, Camaro. Don't be scared. Instead, feel empowered and brave by taking alcohol out at the knees like you just did. Yep, you stabbed it in the back and let the cat out of the bag. Now you're ON! Congratulations.
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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As for the 12 steps, as long as you can "insert higher power of your choice" it will be fine. I still think the things they say are relevant, you are looking for strength and whether that's within or without or from the rock on the ground.
There's some people here who follow SMART recovery, you can ask about it in the Alcoholism forum as well as in Newcomers. There's a women's thread on here as well.
There's some people here who follow SMART recovery, you can ask about it in the Alcoholism forum as well as in Newcomers. There's a women's thread on here as well.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Originally Posted by Raindance 
How are you feeling today?
Be kind to yourself, you're doing a great thing.
<3
Be kind to yourself, you're doing a great thing.
<3
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: dayton, oh
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Camaro
Welcome to SR. I am glad you got some sleep. It is one of the great benefits of sobriety. Once your body becomes rested you will feel physically and mentally better.
I discovered a book called Under The Influence by James R Milam. I think it is an excellent resource to use while you are in recovery. It explains alcohol and how it is a physiological, psychological and social problem.
I am very glad you are asking for help. You must have hope that there is a better way to live. Keep that hope and trust that life is better without alcohol.
Daytrader gave you the honest truth about where your addiction will take you. I had the same drinking pattern as you about ten years ago. I've been sober for 15 months and through hope, recovery, and knowing God in my life I was able to escape the life Daytrader described.
SH
Welcome to SR. I am glad you got some sleep. It is one of the great benefits of sobriety. Once your body becomes rested you will feel physically and mentally better.
I discovered a book called Under The Influence by James R Milam. I think it is an excellent resource to use while you are in recovery. It explains alcohol and how it is a physiological, psychological and social problem.
I am very glad you are asking for help. You must have hope that there is a better way to live. Keep that hope and trust that life is better without alcohol.
Daytrader gave you the honest truth about where your addiction will take you. I had the same drinking pattern as you about ten years ago. I've been sober for 15 months and through hope, recovery, and knowing God in my life I was able to escape the life Daytrader described.
SH
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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Keep hanging in there Camaro!
I found a link for AA's "meeting finder" - I hope it's helpful:
Alcoholics Anonymous : How to Find A.A. Meetings
I found a link for AA's "meeting finder" - I hope it's helpful:
Alcoholics Anonymous : How to Find A.A. Meetings
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