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crossing the lurker line...
Hi
Even though this is my first post i feel ive received so much support from this site already so thank you all for your honesty! Today is my 50th birthday and im 5 days sober (again). Im not sure why i can keep it together then it all falls apart... I know i need to try a different approach so I think its time to go back to AA and actually find a sponser, thats about the only thing I havent tried. Maybe a sponser and working the steps will help. Im hoping this will be the begining of my sober life....
Even though this is my first post i feel ive received so much support from this site already so thank you all for your honesty! Today is my 50th birthday and im 5 days sober (again). Im not sure why i can keep it together then it all falls apart... I know i need to try a different approach so I think its time to go back to AA and actually find a sponser, thats about the only thing I havent tried. Maybe a sponser and working the steps will help. Im hoping this will be the begining of my sober life....
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:day2 and Welcome Home.
That sounds great to me, the steps and meetings. Those two just go hand in hand for me. I need them both to completely work my program.
Best wishes glad your here.
That sounds great to me, the steps and meetings. Those two just go hand in hand for me. I need them both to completely work my program.
Best wishes glad your here.
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welcome and happy birthday fs! i think getting a sponsor is a great idea. i hope between that and posting/reading on SR you get the support you need to stay sober. this is a wonderful place!
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Thanks everyone. Ive been reading posts on this site for awhile and im now ready to be honest about my addiction. Ive been to AA over the years but never stuck with it and never reached out to find a sponser. Im so tired of getting sober then having a relapse. I know theres a better way to live than just hanging on each day like i am now. Any suggestions on how to approach someone to be your sponser?
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Hi fs! Glad you are here with us - we all understand the difficult time you're going through. I was in my 50's, too, when I quit - after many years of daily drinking. I couldn't imagine a life without alcohol. Now, I don't know why I ever felt that way. It's so good to be free, once and for all. My real life has finally begun.
Congratulations on 5 days!
Congratulations on 5 days!
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Best wishes fs2012. Some standard advice is to go to AA meetings as many days a week as you drank (for a good long while at least). Get lots of phone numbers and call them (just to check in if nothing else). Ask if anyone is willing to be a temporary sponsor.
If you commit to get and stay involved, your chances are good, Things will likely fall into place, perhaps not like you anticipate, but they will.
If you commit to get and stay involved, your chances are good, Things will likely fall into place, perhaps not like you anticipate, but they will.
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Originally Posted by fs2012 
Thanks everyone. Ive been reading posts on this site for awhile and im now ready to be honest about my addiction. Ive been to AA over the years but never stuck with it and never reached out to find a sponser. Im so tired of getting sober then having a relapse. I know theres a better way to live than just hanging on each day like i am now. Any suggestions on how to approach someone to be your sponser?
I picked a sponsor that had everything that I wanted and more. More than I ever thought I could get. More than I deserved.
I followed him and emulated him... and got what he had.
All the best.
Bob R
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Welcome!
I finally gave up and tried AA, got a sponser and worked the steps. I'm not a hard core AA person, but the program has helped me. I've found the fellowship with other people who have struggled with alcoholism to be a very important part of the program for me.
I finally gave up and tried AA, got a sponser and worked the steps. I'm not a hard core AA person, but the program has helped me. I've found the fellowship with other people who have struggled with alcoholism to be a very important part of the program for me.
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