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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okiyoe1 10/10/2009

I went to my first meeting, after moving to a sleepy-little sea -side town in Florida. A few weeks earlier laying in my my own vomit, I had asked whatever was the powers that be (Hp) for help outta this Hell that I had created. Suzanne took me to that first meeting and many after. She would listen to my woes for hours after the meeting and just say" Keep Coming Back ", "Try something different Billy" , "just be Grateful in the day" and my favorite "It's a Inside Job" . I have not had a drink since I went to that first meeting . Just feeling grateful and and humbled by the ability to just have at least," heard" What people have said over my years of staying sober and have tried to apply these principles in my life.You may agree or not But just wanna hear if you have any thoughts on the matter?
Billy

ktharp423 10/10/2009

Thank you for sharing Billy! I have found when things seem to be at their worst is when gratitude is most important. I've been thru a lot lately, but I continue to find that no matter how bad things seem I am always reminded that it could be worse.

deleted_user 10/10/2009

Gratitude is an action.

donttread 10/10/2009

God love you BBH. I went to one GSR meeting and wasn't sure I left with my own soul! I do hear they're a little better theses days , but not much!
As for gratitude. I'm grateful for many things, most of which I would not have without my sobriety.
Gratitude is a powerful force and can literally change my thinking, change my day for the better.

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