I am new to online recovery need some friends
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Oak Forest Illinois
Posts: 10
I am new to online recovery need some friends
I am a newcomer to this website, first time ever. I am an alcoholic and an addict I have been sober since 9/11/05. But I have been going to AA for 5 years. I have had a lots of trouble surrendering, but I also keep changing addictions. I was and am addicted to gambling for awhile, I used gambling when I would pop pills to forget about all my problems at home. But of course I lost my husband made a mess of my finances anyway I am alone and I go to AA meetings 3-4 times a week. I am getting stronger by putting my faith in my higher power, I pray every day and I no longer do the things that I messed up. I live with guilt and I am working on my 4th step. I was wondering if there is anyone else that had addiction to gambling slot machines, that was a real high to me. BUt I had to admit to my problem, and am currently straightening out my mess. But the guilt is terrible, because I realize all the damage I did to my family. For awhile I was suicidal, but now I have friends and am earning my families trust again. I just want to meet people that had some of these same issues.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Oak Forest Illinois
Posts: 10
HI ANG
Thanks I am also an alcholic. I try to take things one day at a time. There are some hard days, I am going through a divorce at this time. I am having difficulty dealing with change especially the uncertainty of my life
Thanks I am also an alcholic. I try to take things one day at a time. There are some hard days, I am going through a divorce at this time. I am having difficulty dealing with change especially the uncertainty of my life
Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
Posts: 61,474
Welcome Conejo,
SR is a great place to visit. There is lots of information and inspiration here.
I'm Anna, alcoholic.
Dealing with change and uncertainty is hard. I was a control freak before I began drinking. When I stopped drinking I realized that I had a lot of work to do on letting go of things that I had no control over. There is so much uncertainty in life. I lived in fear for a long time. Now, I try to stay in the light!
SR is a great place to visit. There is lots of information and inspiration here.
I'm Anna, alcoholic.
Dealing with change and uncertainty is hard. I was a control freak before I began drinking. When I stopped drinking I realized that I had a lot of work to do on letting go of things that I had no control over. There is so much uncertainty in life. I lived in fear for a long time. Now, I try to stay in the light!
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Oak Forest Illinois
Posts: 10
Thanks Anna I too was a control freak for a long time especially when I was drinking, now I try to not worry about the small stuff. And try to take one day at a time... it is hard but it is a better life this way, I am looking forward to reading and learning more on this web site. I have to learn where to go and find the info I need to hear. I can keep reading all day and do nothing else... HAve a good day
Reach Out and Touch Faith
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: On a Sailboat
Posts: 3,871
Alera, addict.
I am a control freak also, which makes it hard. Just recently have I been able to back off of that even a little. Many addicts I know are/were control freaks, I don't know what comes first but at least for me, it is there and something I am working on daily.
Welcome
I am a control freak also, which makes it hard. Just recently have I been able to back off of that even a little. Many addicts I know are/were control freaks, I don't know what comes first but at least for me, it is there and something I am working on daily.
Welcome
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
