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.
Today was tough. Worked hard outside on a very hot day was dusty sweaty and thirsty. Got to thinking that I really wanted a beer. Thought no one but I will know. Then thought what would my wife think if I was late getting home. Of course the sneaky part of my mind thought I could tell her that I was at an AA meeting that would buy me 2 hours out. Then I could come home and stay away so she wouldn't smell it.
After some soul searching and a little talk with God I got in my truck and drove 30 miles to an AA meeting. I shared what I nearly did with the group then went home and told my wife what I was tempted to do and how I was thinking of lying to her. The group was understanding my wife was a little pissed but not too bad. Now I am home for the night and am so glad that I am still sober! And so is my wife!
I guess its true that confession is good for the soul. I think from now on that I am going to rat myself out every time I start thinking those bad thoughts.
God Bless all of you
After some soul searching and a little talk with God I got in my truck and drove 30 miles to an AA meeting. I shared what I nearly did with the group then went home and told my wife what I was tempted to do and how I was thinking of lying to her. The group was understanding my wife was a little pissed but not too bad. Now I am home for the night and am so glad that I am still sober! And so is my wife!
I guess its true that confession is good for the soul. I think from now on that I am going to rat myself out every time I start thinking those bad thoughts.
God Bless all of you
Hugs,
Dennis
I do that through exactly what you did. Go to a meeting. rat myself out, let it pass. Recognize it for what it was, and recognize that just because we think it, doesnt mean we have to act on it.
GOOD for you.
Oh and there are no "bad thoughts" just human thoughts. They just are. Doesnt mean they are reality. Just turn those thoughts, like you did....to something more productive.
Glad you made the choice you did.