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 11/26/2009

During our first days in the Program we got rid of our Alcohol and pills. We had to get rid of our chemicals., for we knew they surely would kill us. We got rid of the addictive substances, but we could not get rid of our addictions until we took further action. So we also had to learn to toss self- pity, self justification, self- righteousness , self- will, straight out the window.We had to get off the rickety ladder that supposedly led to money, property and prestige. And we had to take personal responsibility. To gain enough humility and self- respect to stay alive at all, we had to give up our most valued possessions- our ambition and pride Am I well-rid of the weights and chains that once bound me?
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deleted_user 11/26/2009

Ya know what Billy? None of this stuff made any sense to me in the beginning.....but once I got into the 12 steps, it started to make sense and made me want it even more.

I just wanted to say that for all those folks that say "WTF?" when they read stuff like that...lol! Cause I did too!!

Just getting rid of Mr. Vodka made me miserable, learning to live as a better person is the key.... :)

deleted_user 11/26/2009

I still remember the ride home from treatment in '92. My husband was military and said he would have to go into work at 4 the next morning.

When we got home, I went to our back bedroom, into the bathroom & sat on the commode with my hands on either side of my head and began to chant a mantra...."I'm not gonna make it, I'm not gonna make it........."

In the middle of that planning of the relapse, a thought quite outside myself, came to me. It was "you're the only one who can make you drink!" A light bulb came on. I walked out of that bathroom, into the kitchen and felt sad about this epiphany about myself but knew without a shadow of a doubt, it was true.

I apologised to my husband and told him "I am the one who is responsible for my sobriety. It's not your fault"

I haven't picked up nor have I wanted to since that day.

deleted_user 11/26/2009

So true. Time for me to grow up and accept responsibility. Happy for you.
Trish

CoogeeMum 11/26/2009

That self-pride fuelled my existence, and misery. The steps were an amazing journey in lightening that load and provided a solid foundation in sobriety. Each step I took was a experience in self-discovery and brought me closer to freedom.

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