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06-11-2013, 02:33 PM

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RenoDis

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Join Date: May 2013

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New to the site...

Hello,

New to the site. Have been in and out or recovery for the last two years, with periods of "trying" moderation. I've tried AA (I hate it), went through a program through my insurance, and am now trying it on my own with the help of a private counselor. Not sure what my recovery is going to look like or how to make it stick...Just know I don't like AA and don't want to go back there.

06-11-2013, 03:08 PM

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hypochondriac

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Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: UK

Posts: 5,678

Welcome to SR RenoDis

I know you'll find lots of alternative ideas here and I'm sure the support available here will help you too. Glad you're here x

06-11-2013, 03:08 PM

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Mizzuno

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Join Date: Aug 2012

Posts: 3,777

Welcome! SR is a great place for support and all methods of recovery. There are many many good people on this forum. I wish you the best of luck. You can do this!

06-11-2013, 03:12 PM

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Hevyn

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Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: Upstate New York

Posts: 51,569

Welcome to a great place, Reno. Not being alone anymore was huge for me. I could talk about things here and everyone understood. I hope you'll keep reading and posting.

06-11-2013, 03:20 PM

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Soberpotamus

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Location: The Deep South

Posts: 14,636

Welcome to SR! There are many ways we can get and stay sober. Glad you are here

06-11-2013, 04:04 PM

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Taking5

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Join Date: Jun 2006

Location: LA - Lower Alabama

Posts: 5,068

You might check out the secular forum, which is designed for those that are not into a 12-step approach.

06-11-2013, 04:06 PM

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soberclover

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Join Date: Jan 2013

Location: Georgia

Posts: 3,062

SR is a great source of support for me; glad you found it. I understand your thoughts about AA. I'm not a frequent meeting person. I, however, have realized that when my addiction is really kicking me I am willing to do anything...even if that means sitting in a meeting...at least I know I'll stay clean and sober for that hour

Glad you are here!

06-11-2013, 04:47 PM

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: SF Bay area, CA

Posts: 99,782

I'm glad you joined the family!

06-11-2013, 04:56 PM

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wiscsober

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Join Date: Jan 2013

Location: NE Wisconsin USA

Posts: 6,223

and best to you...

no matter what program or method you choose you may find success in your recovery by trying to help another person who is trying to recover...

be it counseling, a group setting, volunteer work, church, SR, so many opportunities for you and you can be of immense help.

06-11-2013, 05:20 PM

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Dee74

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Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Australia

Posts: 211,443

Welcome to SR

There's many different approaches and methods of recovery around - here's some links to some of the main players, including AA but also listing many non 12 step varieties:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html

I recommend you visit the Secular Connections forum if you think you may benefit from a non 12 step approach.