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- Hello! I' m back to daily strength after several years. Was sober for a year or so. Realizing for the umpteenth time I cannot " manage" my alcohol use. I'm so stupid for even trying. I know better than that, but can't help myself. Now it's time to...
- I'm sooo happy to report that after a week long cruise to the carribean, I'M STILL SOBER!!! It was very hard, especially at the beginning. My husband even had the steward take the bottles out of the minibar since I spent a fair amount of time in the...
- I'm leaving tomorrow for a carribean cruise that lasts 8 days. I've been ok so far, but I've been here on this website everyday for support. I know there's AA onboard, but still worried. When I get back, I'll post pics of me having a great SOBER...
- I must confess... I did something far more disturbing today sober than I ever would have drunk: I bought a Snuggie. You know that ridiculous robe/blanket thing on tv?And the worst part is I actually like it- a lot! I guess my good taste went out the...
- I'm very stressed about tomorrow and 3 weeks from now. Tomorrow we have 6 people coming to stay with us for the holiday and go out on the boat. All drink socially. My husband told all that I can't drink anymore. They say they understand and...
- I know everyone keeps saying AA is spiritual, not religious. But like 7 of the 12 steps involve "god". I know it says,"as you understand him", but then why do they keep saying "god", and capitalize the words" him, Supreme Power, and God."? Why does...
- I went to my 1st AA meeting this past Fri. I was sooo scared cuz there was like 70 people there crammed in a little room. It was a guest speaker night apparently. Anyway, got my 1st chip to stop drinking and a copy of the big book. Met a lady who...
- Does anyone have experience with meditation in their quest for sobriety? Does it help? I've looked at internet sites and all I can find is crap. I watched a video of technique online and it was just this creepy old guy that looks like a cult leader....
- Thanks to everyone for sharing their insight. I've decided to go to my first AA meeting- it's not until Fri, but I work 12-14 hr days in an urgent care and the other meetings are during that time. It's a start. I'm really hoping to find out why I...
- How do you find a local AA? Do you just show up, or do you have to call first and sign up. How often do people go- daily, weekly,etc?I know absolutely nothing about this process.
- pacing around the house trying not to go to store to buy more booze. Part of me is like it could be my "last hoorah" before sobriety. The other part of me is like, "I'm better than this shit. Just sit down and think about something else". I do the...
- no one has any comments or suggestions for a new member?
- Does a 12 step program or AA have better results than cold turkey?
- Only one message to me today. Thought the online community would be more supportfull at start of new beginning.
- I just joined this sight. Two things have held me back from AA- religion and the fact that I haven't hit rock bottom. I've had too many bad experiences to count, but I'm what you'd call a functioning alcoholic. Never lost a job or relationship or...