Just Checking In
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Just Checking In
I first posted to this board in February of this year. I was away from home and only sober a few weeks.
In the beginning of my recovery I went to a couple meetings, that is two. For almost six months I managed to stay sober on my own, but the thoughts were there. I started thinking I could hava couple drinks and all would be fine. I knew this was bad thinking and this meant on was on my way to drinking again, and I didn't want that.
Three weeks ago I saw an uncle of mine at a family reunion. He has always had a problem with booze, and I knew he was sober ( he has been sober for two years). We used to be real close years ago (he is only five years older than me). I started talking to him, and asked about his sobriety and if he went to meetings. Long story short, I went to meeting with him the next day, and have been going five or six days a week since. I am reconnecting with my uncle, which is great for both of us. His wife and mine are also good for each other and get to compare notes about us drunks.
I can not say enough about how good AA has been or me these past three weeks, I haven't felt this good in years. I am meeting some great people. It is just amazing to be in a room full of people that understand exaclty what I am going through, exacly what I am feeling.
Like many newcommers, I have an issue with "the god thing", but I am not letting that stop me from going to meetings. And I urge any newcommer to do the same. Just go to the meetings, let your higher power be what ever you want it be. I spoke to one gentleman that has been sober for years, his higher power is energy. I think for now, mine is "GOD - Group Of Drunks", the wonderful folks at the meetings.
thanks for "listening"
oh yeah, I now have my six month chip!!
In the beginning of my recovery I went to a couple meetings, that is two. For almost six months I managed to stay sober on my own, but the thoughts were there. I started thinking I could hava couple drinks and all would be fine. I knew this was bad thinking and this meant on was on my way to drinking again, and I didn't want that.
Three weeks ago I saw an uncle of mine at a family reunion. He has always had a problem with booze, and I knew he was sober ( he has been sober for two years). We used to be real close years ago (he is only five years older than me). I started talking to him, and asked about his sobriety and if he went to meetings. Long story short, I went to meeting with him the next day, and have been going five or six days a week since. I am reconnecting with my uncle, which is great for both of us. His wife and mine are also good for each other and get to compare notes about us drunks.
I can not say enough about how good AA has been or me these past three weeks, I haven't felt this good in years. I am meeting some great people. It is just amazing to be in a room full of people that understand exaclty what I am going through, exacly what I am feeling.
Like many newcommers, I have an issue with "the god thing", but I am not letting that stop me from going to meetings. And I urge any newcommer to do the same. Just go to the meetings, let your higher power be what ever you want it be. I spoke to one gentleman that has been sober for years, his higher power is energy. I think for now, mine is "GOD - Group Of Drunks", the wonderful folks at the meetings.
thanks for "listening"
oh yeah, I now have my six month chip!!
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