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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Taradactyl 04/25/2011

I actually turned some stuff over to God, prayed for guidance to know the next right thing, and then I just waited for an answer. The answer finally came and I knew it was the right thing to do even though at first I had been fighting it. I realized MY will was driven by fear and so I let it go and got relief.

I am going thru some difficult stuff as a result of the right decision, but I have this weird sense that I don't have to be in control and that is okay. It's like I know that everything is going to turn out fine and that all this is God's plan. All I need to do is have faith, keep doing the next right thing, and hang on for the ride.

Just saying... Steps 1,2, and 3 are actually working for me. Feels like I finally get it.

No desire to drink today. How bout that?

deleted_user 04/25/2011

I'm so happy to hear that. Some things in life are hard, and thats ok. Letting go of your will and allowing Gods will to come through takes guts. I'm proud of you girl.

gjm 04/26/2011

Not weird my friend, you will find the more you ask for guidance and direction from your HP or god, the more things will materialize. As friends told me early on hang on to your ass because its going to be a hell of a journey.

CoogeeMum 04/26/2011

No matter how bad things get I know if I keep putting one foot in front of the other, did the legwork and stayed close to God I'll be okay. I use to hate the saying 'this too shall pass', but it's proven true through many trials. No matter how big the hurdle, you don't have to jump it alone. :}

m8bear 04/26/2011

Yep, we need never be alone again.

For my first anniversary, one of my AA friends wrote out 'Footprints' and I love that.

http://www.footprints-inthe-sand.com/index.php?page=Poem/Poem.php

I do the work, HP does the worrying :)

deleted_user 04/26/2011

Xoxo thanks for holding up a lantern of light and hope, Im trying to listen and follow.

deleted_user 04/26/2011

Not weird at all, sounds awesome! Fear is a huge thing - but look how courageous you really are - i knew you had it in you spunky!

Peace!

deleted_user 04/26/2011

Hello!! I was just thinking of you yesterday. If you've been posting I've missed your posts.

As to taking certain actions and "I am going thru some difficult stuff as a result of the right decision", I very much relate. For it is about taking assertive action or imposing boudaries. I know how to do those things and I get the job doen, but have a Whack! of a downer afterwards as the fear creeps in and the wear and tear on the emotions kicks in.

And good on you for it not making you feel like a drink.

gr8ful2b 04/26/2011

Hi Anna! Good to have you back. You sound so grounded. Look forward to keeping up with your progress. Like someone said, keep your seatbelt buckled. Your in for a hell of a ride. It's one I wouldn't have missed for the world!

Yay, no more white knuckling sobriety!

ExJerseyGirl2 04/26/2011

I know you have a lot of difficult stuff yet to deal with, but you know you've made the right decision so you can work through it.

What is really cool is that you have no desire to drink today. That is frickin awesome! Happy Dance time!

drafter 04/26/2011

Ah, good stuff!

deleted_user 04/26/2011

That's the spirit! *YaY*

deleted_user 04/26/2011

God works through other people. When you hear your story being told by someone who has gone through the same thing and you listen for the simalarities you will hear the answer.You will hear the answer that worked for that person and it just might work for you.The catch is you can't hear their story if you don't go to meetings.God helps them that help themselves.Having the obession lifted , what a miracle. Keep coming back

stickywick 04/26/2011

That is a miracle. I've had 30 days and some have had less desire to drink, but each one there has been at least the "hmm, maybe I want a nice drink?" moment? Nice? crap.
Anyway, I'm trying to get through the steps slowly and spiritually.
Sounds like you are well on teh way! Good stuff.

deleted_user 04/26/2011

howtolive,
I'm so happy for you ...
I stayed clean ( Rx drugs & ALCOHOL ) for
1 1/2 years & most of that time I was fighting
everything, & was positively miserable.

When I quit fighting & let go, and did the things your
doing ... a weight like no other was lifted from me.

NO MORE WHITE KNUCKLING SOBRIETY since !
( 2 1/2 yrs. more clean time & NO W.K. S. ! )
Keep it up,

CONGRATULATIONS !
It's so much nicer like this.
jimmy

deleted_user 04/26/2011

I'm sorry you're havin a rough time Olive sweetie, but it is a huge relief when you realize that you CAN turn it over to God and relieve yourself of the burden. It's certainly not an easy thing to learn how to do and requires a lot of practice....patience....and reminders! But totally worth it.

Whenever I start to feel that I'm trying to be director again (and I do!) it's like a lightning bolt when I stop and say "what the HELL are you doing??!! YOU have no control!!!!!".

Yes, everything will work out, you keep focused & positive sweet potata and you will be just fine & dandy. :) Love ya!

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