Just beginning
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Just beginning
I realized that I was drinking more and more then a month ago drank so much that I had a black out. I have been sober a month and want to stay that way. I have gone to a few AA meetings but have not developed a comfort level with the format. I am committed to staying sober.
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Congrats on the One month sober. It proves you CAN do this!
I can understand your statement about the AA meetings...I go to them as well (just got back from a brand new one i've never been to) but find it difficult to open up and talk to others.
I seem to have a much easier time of it here on SR. But i think a mix of both keeps you in touch with how severe this can be.
I had a month like you...Stopped coming to SR for about a week and a bit...And was sporadic with my AA meetings that week. (Only went to One.)
Got angry over something...thought i'd drink over it...(After all i was OK for 30 days...) And that led me to a blackout drunk and waking in the hospital.
Keep yourself connected. Or as my sponsor has told me. Keep close to the solution (SR & AA seems to keep me sober. But i need to STAY CLOSE!)
I wish you well!
I can understand your statement about the AA meetings...I go to them as well (just got back from a brand new one i've never been to) but find it difficult to open up and talk to others.
I seem to have a much easier time of it here on SR. But i think a mix of both keeps you in touch with how severe this can be.
I had a month like you...Stopped coming to SR for about a week and a bit...And was sporadic with my AA meetings that week. (Only went to One.)
Got angry over something...thought i'd drink over it...(After all i was OK for 30 days...) And that led me to a blackout drunk and waking in the hospital.
Keep yourself connected. Or as my sponsor has told me. Keep close to the solution (SR & AA seems to keep me sober. But i need to STAY CLOSE!)
I wish you well!
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
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Admitting we have a drinking problem,
Accepting that fact with no and, if or
buts about our addiction, then Committing
ourselves to a program of recovery to
teach us, fellowship for support, Faith
in Something or Some One greater than
us for strength and protection is a good
start to begin a journey in recovery
to continue on in life to achieve happiness,
health, honesty for a many more yrs. to
come and enjoy sober.
Accepting that fact with no and, if or
buts about our addiction, then Committing
ourselves to a program of recovery to
teach us, fellowship for support, Faith
in Something or Some One greater than
us for strength and protection is a good
start to begin a journey in recovery
to continue on in life to achieve happiness,
health, honesty for a many more yrs. to
come and enjoy sober.
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