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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I'm speaking tonight for my first time in 3 years.... any pointers...
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I've spoke before but this is my first time during this period of sobriety
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Be honest, and speak from the heart. Good luck, and God bless.
Mutley1946
Mutley1946
Share your experience, strength, and hope. Can't go wrong with that. Just tell them what it was like, what happened, and what it is like now. Keep it simple. And ask God for direction during the reading of How it Works or before being introduced.
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hey sunshine:
My forst sponsor suggested the following and i stil lfollow his advice today:
1: watch for the newcomer that gets a chip so u can focus on their eyes when u share.
2:Ask God to use you as a channel of His message as you walk up to the front.
3:Keep the drunkalogue to 5 minutes max.
4: and finally,, You are No longer alone... UNLESS YOU SPEAK 5 minutes TOO long !

God bless
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Most speaker's that i see, say the serenity prayer before they start. then just speak from the heart.
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I have spoken 3 times since sober and the thing i do is is before i leave the house i take an hour and pray and meditate. Just give it to god and he will have you say what he wants you to.
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i just asked God to direct my thinking and i spoke at a detox house so it was easy to see the pain of living on the streets with them. they weren't CEO's of companies- just fellow human beings that wanted to be told they were worth something to the world and that,one day, they too would step up to the podium. hope- they just wanted hope. devon
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Thanks for your replies... Last night went great. I prayed several times & got on my knees. I started w/ the St. Francis Prayer (12 & 12, step 11) and let God speak through me. I was shocked that I got a standing ovation... It sure was not my doing but God's grace that covered me as I allowed Him to use me. I LOVE THE FELLOWSHIP!!!!!
Mutley1946
Mutley1946
Beautiful Sunshine. So glad it went so well. Good job.
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