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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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okiyoe1 07/20/2011

Some wonderful info: if you are considering growing out from Where you find yourself . I personally loved having a more objective view of What it was i was dealing with, though quite a long list of those contributing over Time to what being free from Alcoholism is.

I was fascinated at lengths one would go to learn Not picking up "A day at a Time" is really only the beginning to at least a chance at a life much more fulling :)
Billy

http://stepstudy.org/three-views-of-recovery/

billwfriend 07/20/2011

there is a book called Living Sober I think it is that tells all kinds of stuff that we could do to stay sober....is this the type of thing you are talking about Okiejoe?

billwfriend 07/20/2011

sorry I screw up your name in my head...LOL

okiyoe1 07/20/2011

Yes!! Bill ,The little yellow book!!! Did not have the internet back then But along with meetings and open minded people I found the used Book store lol

deleted_user 07/21/2011

I found the closest I fit into any of the categories in the article was the religious conversion one but even that didn't fit me or the way I recovered either.

I had a spiritual awakening as a result of the Steps that took away the drink problem about half way through Step 9. I am glad I don't have to take it a day at a time or fight with alcohol any more.

Interesting article to read.

okiyoe1 07/21/2011

I'm sure it Didn't Gaily life changes, a age old mystery and not fighting the Drink refreshing I'm sure, The fight part anyway :) thanx,
Billy

deleted_user 07/21/2011

Talking of mysteries.. here's a light-hearted song that looks at mystery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__DrJI7mTHQ

okiyoe1 07/21/2011

Here's one too In fact one of my top Ten songs! Sobriety has given a wealth of Diversity T/ God :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MfW9zTT-e4

deleted_user 07/21/2011

Much nicer song than mine! I love that style of music, used to listen to country music when my Mum and Dad lived in Alabama and South Carolina. I once won a free MacDonald's breakfast biscuit identifying a song on a radio phone-in when I was visiting there.... Don't know why I remembered that now but what the heck. Lol

okiyoe1 07/21/2011

Yah!! I do that all the time :) memories resurface and i realize God is doing for me what I cant to for Myself .the importance of staying stopped. Don't have to start over :) Free flowing Recovery awesome!! Another fav...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqb0em452CM

nickyj18022002 07/21/2011

I love the article in your original link. I think it explains the philosophies currently prevailing in AA very well.

okiyoe1 07/21/2011

Thanks Nicky :)

deleted_user 07/21/2011

Very interesting.

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