Nuke

So, my last drink (and it was a massive drunk) was on 1/8/15, I woke up on the 9th and had my wife recount all of the stupid stuff that I did (and could not remember), and made the decision to stop putting off becoming a sober husband, father, and friend. This is the longest that I have been sober since I started drinking regularly, and I can honestly say that even though there have been times of immense cravings, I love the fact that I wake up with a clear head and feel like a better human being.

I started seeing an addiction counselor, and so far he has been a highly positive influence and supportive cornerstone to helping me to fight this life destroying addiction.

I have avoided AA simply because I am adverse to sharing feelings in a public setting with strangers; however, I am starting to think that seeking out a meeting in my area would be a good idea for further support (now that my head is clear). I guess I am curious as to how it works...I found a meeting just a few blocks away at a church in my neighborhood, they meet every Monday, and I think that next Monday I am going to go just to check out how the process works. Any helpful hints on what to expect?

I am happy to be sober, and I hope that I never go back to the person that I was 20 days ago, with the support of this forum, my counselor, and hopefully the AA group I am going to visit, I will never turn back to the bottle again.

justinJustQuit

AA was a bust for me at first, but that was more of a product of the people at the meetings I went to. I didn't fit in with the group so it wasn't that great. HOWEVER, I found a good group of people and I've found it helps immensely. There was one thing that stuck out to me: My first AA meeting, it was my first day sober. I was surprised that they gave me my first coin (24 hour coin). It was very powerful. Think of an "I can do this" motivator.

They vary a lot between places I have found.

Soberwolf

Exellent post Nuke AA mtns really helped me out

Congrats on 20 days sober

Seriously enjoyed reading your post well done bud

IOAA2

Congratulations on your sober time.

No matter how you choose to get sober and STAY sober there are some things most have to do to accomplish it long term.
I needed to be honest with myself about MY drinking AND ACCEPT the fact I cannot drink in safety one day at a time in a row.
Work and changes are also part of long term sobriety. Never forgetting our past history. The result can be a great feeling of being comfortable in our own skin. Well worth leaving the drink behind.

BE WELL

SoberLeigh

Congratulations on 20 sober days, Nuke; well done!!!!

I don't use AA but have two real-life friends (one sober about 30 years and the other about 9 or 10 years - not sure) who credit AA with not only their sobriety but for saving their lives.

Hope the meeting goes well for you.

Anna

It sounds like you're doing what you need to do.

PurpleKnight

Keep pushing through Nuke!! Great stuff!!

Dee74

whatever way you find that works is awesome in my book

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