Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow

  Hi group. Want to say that I think you’re all pretty great for the support given here. Tomorrow is 11 months sober for me. I had an enchanting evening walk with nature all around and sat in a field by a pond in quiet, meditating and watching the sun set.  After clearing my mind I asked for guidance and strength to continue on my path of awareness. And I heard an answer. Deep inside I felt god. And I knew in that moment what I have to do. So I feel pretty confident that I won’t have a drink tonight. Lol. I’m a spiritual mut. I read alot of buddist wisdom because it resonates with me. But all religions are one in my mind. I haven’t thought of having a drink in nine months because I have opened my heart to something bigger than myself. Love. We are all meant for greatness in spirit. That’s my reality check. It’s too important to ignore. A calm clear mind is the best gift I ever gave myself. It’s making it possible to do the real work. EFFORT. The ingredient for doing anything worthwhile. A very precious creation.  

jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
That tomorrow is just hours from now. 11 months is great! Keep it up.
1is2many
1is2many
Awesome. That is really a miracle! Congrats on 11 months.
1is2many
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Ahhh yes! My favorite thing to do is to sit outside and meditate! The days are getting shorter as we get closer to the cold of winter so when I see a clear sky outside, I soak up as much of that nice warm sun as I can. It does something to me which I can't explain but it just feels so good. It's like God is thanking me for taking a few minutes out of my busy day to spend time with Him!

Congratulations on 11 months! That's a big accomplishment. You beat the odds as most don't get that far. Keep on keeping on!

God Bless
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
Thanks guys. You have all inspired me in your own way. It’s meant alot to me. I have faith that this blessing will continue.
Koyu
Koyu
Congratulations on 11 months. This is journey you do not have to do alone. And thank you for sharing your experience. It helps me.
Kevin105
Kevin105
thank you for sharing the happiness and peace that you're finding on your new path. certainly those first few months we can become so obsessed with what we're giving up, but then there comes a shift and we begin to realize how much we are really gaining in our new life. you have certainly arrived at this point and wishing you continued spiritual and personal happiness.
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
Thanks Kevin. I like that. Not giving something up as much as gaining much more. It’s changing everything in my life. I am starting to overcome my fear to reach out to people who were affected by my addiction. It’s a very humbling experience. Slow going. One step at a time.
Kevin105
Kevin105
yes, that's an important development, reaching out to those we hurt during our addiction. it took me some time, depending on the person. it's been almost 17 months and I still haven't had the talk I really want with my daughter. she's been kind of evasive on the topic because she has her own struggles. for me, learning to forgive myself was also important. yes, one step at a time...
octoberrust
octoberrust
Way to go! Congrats
Tascosa_Kid79
Tascosa_Kid79
finallyawakenow : You know sobriety is so easy and yet for me it was hard to accept the mental aspects of not drinking. I knew I wasn't unique even though I hoped I was down deep inside. No ego here!!! But seriously my character defects are real and some days they are livelier than other days. Alcohol is a mere symptom of my life and so I am a work in progress and I make mistakes and blunder just I did in early recovery. Now my blunders and stuff are kind of different now because I am different and I have been practicing this in all of my affairs and the caveat is some days are better than others. Just keep doing what you know works and these good habits will only make you more grounded.
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