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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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MrDavid
MrDavid

Hello members!


Tuesday, we had a meeting with financial aid at the college. The counselor was telling us to apply for these scholarships. I have been diligent with applying, and I almost said something out of anger. I have not received a dime just of yet with this school, but at a another school, I almost obtained everything I applied for and I am grateful. Since having back surgery and not being able to do the work I used to, sometimes it just hurts. Something said not too a word,  I let it go and finished class.


On yesterday, I received a email that I got the big scholarship that I applied for. Another email came and i have been accepted in the program of my first choice. Since being sober and working on  the additional flaws of my character, life is coming together finally. This has is a journey that is full of rewards if I just keep doing the right thing. I need to stay consistent with not being in control, sit in the back seat, and let uber drive. Sobriety on the last fall several years ago exposed me to me and how I need to just follow until the time comes to lead again. I must say that I am better off in the back seat. 


In conclusion, I am not bragging, I am just giving thanks to making a choice to turn my life around and become someone that the universe wants me to be in the greater society as a citizen. 

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Exactly. When all those miracles were happening to me, It was like, a Power Greater then me was manipulating the pieces of the puzzle of my life and placing them exactly where they needed to go and at the right times. My life got better, I had money coming from sources, I never expected, my relationships improved, and I got a great job that gave me a chance to travel.

It is the AA 12 Promises working in our lives as number 12 states "We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves."

God Bless
MrDavid
MrDavid
Thank you bobinmaine! I totally understand where it is coming from and I need it to happen at this time. I am very grateful for step 12 in the promises. Also. I work at a behavior hospital as a gateway to the next place. I am helping more alcoholics than I ever imagined. I know that I am in purpose, and I am loving it.

God is definitely Blessing
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
I thought I responded to this. I remember when i started experiencing the miracles. They are powerful and I recognize Them when they happen. Congrats!
MrDavid
MrDavid
Thank you jeffneedshelp. This experience is truly a pay off for doing the right things. The lesson I learned and is learning again, the test of patience. It seems as though, this test is life learning, and I must keep on the mind going forward.
Kevin105
Kevin105
Congrats and wishing you continued success as your new life unfolds!
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