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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That is what I said every time I got drunk, I try to stay sober it just didn't work. The truth is I didn't want it,not bad enough. Even when I got sober time I still did the same stupid stuff. I didn't listen even though I knew I should.I had people near and far calling me,telling me to slow down think and get to a meeting. Truth is I was heading for a drink. So I got what I deserved,pure misery and hell. I should have listened,but to late for that. So I got started over again, I fought it again and then I started listening again. I found once I just shut up and listened it got easier to accept. My time was my time,but once you go out it isn't your time anymore.
I want to live happy joyous and free,so I will do what I am told,because my thinking will get me drunk no matter how much sober time I have. I can not let my guard down not ever. Daily reprieve is all I got so off to a meeting to get one more start for my day.
PEACE,MARK
P.S
Be kind to yourself today you deserve it even if you don't think so
gjm
gjm
Mark, Thanks for sharing your E,S,&H, hopefully you may help someone today that's struggling.

Good stuff.
okiyoe1
okiyoe1
Yah!! I actually heard that I was in alot of Trouble when I got sober and that up this point " My best thinking got me to where I was" . I know!! hard to swallow but I bought it and ran with ...The thoughts given me about , A life without the complication's of my alcoholism having to get any worse. Turn it over and leave it there and follow thru with action . Simple hahaha!!! but it has worked :)
good post,
Billy
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Well said, Mark.

One of the best things I picked up from following this group was to listen. You can learn so much without the distraction of your own chatter.
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deleted_user
I have no control in any aspect of life what is going to happen is going to happen. Going to AA meetings and working with others is the only way for me to stay busy enough to make it one more day.
Thanks BBH I just went and read page 24...
PEACE,MARK
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It's funny it wasn't until I got a little sober I realized how screwed up my thinking was. It amazed me to look back and see how polluted I was around the clock, drinking or waiting to. AA has something, the people and the program are very powerful. As long as you have your mind open and are willing to do what your told. Im glad you posted this... I haven't been to a meeting in quite some time. I think it's time to go. Thanks Mark
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Janet I learned this place is great but nothing beats a face to face meeting.
I believe there are other methods and more power to those that find there own way,but for me it's AA and the fellowship.
PEACE,MARK
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Peace be with you and I am so very proud of you!
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ty Mark...i NEEDED to hear that at this very moment~
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