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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gjm
gjm
"But the program of action, though entirely sensible,
was pretty drastic. It meant I would have to throw several lifelong conceptions out of the window.
That was not easy.
But the moment I made up my mind to go through
with the process, I had the curious feeling that my alcoholic condition
was relieved, as in fact it proved to be.
Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles
would solve all my problems."
deleted_user
deleted_user
But the moment I made up my mind to go through
with the process, I had the curious feeling that my alcoholic condition.

My experience too!
nickyj18022002
nickyj18022002
Mine too! I remember the exact moment that I surrendered, I was able to pour alcohol away for the first time in my life and I since that moment I have been relieved of the obsession to drink.
Mutley1946
Mutley1946
I remember my 90 day anniversary. Lying in a hospital bed the night I was suppose to get my chip. I had been in a serious car accident. A drunk driver side swiped my car putting me down an embankment. I rolled once into a tree. Concussion and broken arm and broken ribs. I remember crawling up the hill and seeing the guy sitting in the middle of the road with very minor injuries. I heard a little girl crying in the car which was on its roof. As I approached the car exploded. I was told in the hospital that the guy's wife, six month old baby boy in the front seat were killed instantly and the little 3-year-old girl in the back died in the fire. I remember my sponsor and about 15 people showing up to give my my chip. After they left I asked God to remove this obsession to drink from me. He instantly did. I hope I never, ever have to drink again because that man has to face the demons of killing his family and I do not wish that on anyone. I am not sure I could live with myself if I ever killed someone while driving drunk.
deleted_user
deleted_user
After relapsing following 3 years of being "dry"(no program), I have finally had enough Hell to be willing to follow the program of action. Drastic? Hell Yes. But then again, my life when either drinking or just dry was always drastic, but the other direction : ).
CoogeeMum
CoogeeMum
It wasn't easy. I remember saying to myself 'wtf am I doing' and then 'there's no turning back'. I had committed to sobriety, and was hellbent on doing whatever it took to get and stay sober. I felt both strong and weak at the same time. ACTION!!
gjm
gjm
"I felt strong & weak @ the same time"
CM, How I can relate that was my experience to a tee.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The moment I made up my mind, I made sure everyone knew what I was doing. My family, my close friends, my coworkers...so there was no turning back. Now there's not a person that knows me that would ask me if I'd like to have a drink....

Nor is there a person that would not tackle me if I tried in their presence!! haha!!

I think once you make up your mind, you know it...
CoogeeMum
CoogeeMum
It was a decision Holy, and in doing so, we reach out our hands and are helped by others who previously had made that decision. Don't have to do this alone, but we do have to do it. GOYA!