I Am In Folks!!! Are You?
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Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
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I Am In Folks!!! Are You?
Everyday millions of people throw their lives away to alcohol? Many will not find the program of AA .
Everyday people die from this illness .
Everyday, people throw their lives away for the next drink .
Alcoholism has the capability to completely control one’s life, I know!! It controlled mine .
I faced death daily though I wouldn't admit it at the time .
Because of this illness me and many others had to face jails, prisons, institutions and hospitals.
I have no choice but to pay the consequences, or surrender and work a program of recovery .
I realize now that it is never to late to surrender to a power greater than myself, and accept that I am alcoholic .
But I found out that I never Have To drink again, Even If I Want To!!!!!
I am taking my recovery one day at a time, one moment at a time, and just for today I stay sober .
The 12 Step Fellowship works .
It worked for me a few times until I stopped working for it .
For many years now, people have regained their lives, and now have choices . I am moving forward with hope . Sometimes it is easy for me and sometimes it is hard .
But this fact remains: If I follow the suggestions of this program, then I will stay sober .
Yes, a lot of people in recovery relapse and go back to their old way of life, me included .
Maybe I/They didn’t want their recovery .
Maybe They/I didn’t work the Steps. They/I didn’t go to the suggested 90 meetings in 90 days, they didn’t get a sponsor, and they didn’t follow the suggestions of the program . I actually did do all those things but.....
For me I didn't want to call other women in recovery, I held onto that idea that I could do this alone .
And though I didn't relapse on alcohol, I did abuse non alcoholic cough medicine and I did change my DOS. Today I have a conscience .
I am realizing if I want to stay sober and never look back, then I have to continuously step forward, not be complacent, and gain acceptance, honesty, and willingness .
Because alcoholism is so powerful, it is gonna take work to move forward in my recovery .
I should know this I was sober before a few times for almost 3 yrs more than once .
The old threadbare idea that this time we should handle ourselves like other people. WRONG!!
I suppose either I put forth the work or I face the alternative which is getting drunk and facing all those consequences again .
Do I really want that ? I really don't want to go back to that desperation of needing the 1st drink .
The more work I put in ,the better my life will become .
A whole new way of life is being offered to me , a way to overcome my alcoholism with it's deadly effects .
I have tasted recovery more than once and it was a special time in my life .
Do I want to throw my life away to this? Haven't I given away enough already? .
I need to follow in the footsteps of other members of the Fellowship .
I am not alone in this fight .
We are all here for each other, to help each other, comfort each other, and help all who desire a new way to live .
It still amazes me how many people recover, and move forward in their lives from working this program .
I am so inspired .
The 12 Steps, and all the suggestions and guidance that the Fellowship provides us, truly saves lives and is gonna save mine too .
I know from my personal experience that I cannot recover on my own .
This new way to life is available to all who have the desire . A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement .
I am in Folks!!!
Everyday people die from this illness .
Everyday, people throw their lives away for the next drink .
Alcoholism has the capability to completely control one’s life, I know!! It controlled mine .
I faced death daily though I wouldn't admit it at the time .
Because of this illness me and many others had to face jails, prisons, institutions and hospitals.
I have no choice but to pay the consequences, or surrender and work a program of recovery .
I realize now that it is never to late to surrender to a power greater than myself, and accept that I am alcoholic .
But I found out that I never Have To drink again, Even If I Want To!!!!!
I am taking my recovery one day at a time, one moment at a time, and just for today I stay sober .
The 12 Step Fellowship works .
It worked for me a few times until I stopped working for it .
For many years now, people have regained their lives, and now have choices . I am moving forward with hope . Sometimes it is easy for me and sometimes it is hard .
But this fact remains: If I follow the suggestions of this program, then I will stay sober .
Yes, a lot of people in recovery relapse and go back to their old way of life, me included .
Maybe I/They didn’t want their recovery .
Maybe They/I didn’t work the Steps. They/I didn’t go to the suggested 90 meetings in 90 days, they didn’t get a sponsor, and they didn’t follow the suggestions of the program . I actually did do all those things but.....
For me I didn't want to call other women in recovery, I held onto that idea that I could do this alone .
And though I didn't relapse on alcohol, I did abuse non alcoholic cough medicine and I did change my DOS. Today I have a conscience .
I am realizing if I want to stay sober and never look back, then I have to continuously step forward, not be complacent, and gain acceptance, honesty, and willingness .
Because alcoholism is so powerful, it is gonna take work to move forward in my recovery .
I should know this I was sober before a few times for almost 3 yrs more than once .
The old threadbare idea that this time we should handle ourselves like other people. WRONG!!
I suppose either I put forth the work or I face the alternative which is getting drunk and facing all those consequences again .
Do I really want that ? I really don't want to go back to that desperation of needing the 1st drink .
The more work I put in ,the better my life will become .
A whole new way of life is being offered to me , a way to overcome my alcoholism with it's deadly effects .
I have tasted recovery more than once and it was a special time in my life .
Do I want to throw my life away to this? Haven't I given away enough already? .
I need to follow in the footsteps of other members of the Fellowship .
I am not alone in this fight .
We are all here for each other, to help each other, comfort each other, and help all who desire a new way to live .
It still amazes me how many people recover, and move forward in their lives from working this program .
I am so inspired .
The 12 Steps, and all the suggestions and guidance that the Fellowship provides us, truly saves lives and is gonna save mine too .
I know from my personal experience that I cannot recover on my own .
This new way to life is available to all who have the desire . A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement .
I am in Folks!!!
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 13,833
Glad you've found a program that works for you.
My experience has been different. I've gotten and stayed sober with the help of a few close friends, family members and SR.
Whatever method we choose, let's all work together toward the common goal of a life free of the bonds of alcohol
My experience has been different. I've gotten and stayed sober with the help of a few close friends, family members and SR.
Whatever method we choose, let's all work together toward the common goal of a life free of the bonds of alcohol
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I found u weasel
Originally Posted by Weasel1966 
When we refer to our addictions in the past tesnse it's a good sign of what's to come. Good for you!
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