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I am in Ohio visiting relatives. Last night, my cousin told me that her son got a DUI, has been in rehab and is under a court order to do 90 in 90. She said he has accepted that he is an alcoholic. My cousins know about me and I told her to give him my number. Praying he stays like enough for the miracle to happen. Right now he is riding that pink cloud.


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zama80 said:
I am in Ohio visiting relatives. Last night, my cousin told me that her son got a DUI, has been in rehab and is under a court order to do 90 in 90. She said he has accepted that he is an alcoholic. My cousins know about me and I told her to give him my number. Praying he stays like enough for the miracle to happen. Right now he is riding that pink cloud.


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Well, it's really, really good that he has admitted already that he is an alcoholic. I run our book study on Mondays and we had a new guy that went off topic (which is ok), and mentioned he is in a halfway house, has 5 kids, doesn't work, and has no desire to do any of the work, have a sponsor, or read a book (the big book). I had nothing to even comment on that one.
 
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Well, it's really, really good that he has admitted already that he is an alcoholic. I run our book study on Mondays and we had a new guy that went off topic (which is ok), and mentioned he is in a halfway house, has 5 kids, doesn't work, and has no desire to do any of the work, have a sponsor, or read a book (the big book). I had nothing to even comment on that one.
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Nothing you can say other than, "keep coming back."
 
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We learn from those that work the program as well as those that don't. I remember a guy talking like that in a meeting and a week later he rear ended a mother and her 3 kids on the highway. He was drunk and traveling 100 mph and killed the mother and 2 of the children.
I wonder if while still sitting in prison he ever thinks about that AA meeting and talking shit?
 
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Yep. I hate to say it but thats the stuff that keeps me sober. The guy with 40 years gives me hope, the guy with 4 days keeps me green and the guy that dosnt make it back or ends up killing someone keeps alive a healthy fear. One of the first things my sponsor told me was "if you stick around, buy a dark suit if you dont already have one". He wasnt lying.

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That part in the book where it says after completing we return home and sit quietly for an hour yadda yadda yadda is a great time for a well deserved cigar!
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That is awesome. I remember when I finished my 5th Step at my sponsor's house, I really wanted to have a cigar with her. That was before I was really into cigars. God, that moment brings tears to my eye!? (She moved, don't really have any more contact)

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That is awesome. I remember when I finished my 5th Step at my sponsor's house, I really wanted to have a cigar with her. That was before I was really into cigars. God, that moment brings tears to my eye!? (She moved, don't really have any more contact)

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Mum, I hope you find another sponsor soon. I have had 4 sponsors and my last one passed away. I still haven't found another one. Ya know what they say, he/she who sponsors themselves sponsors a fool.
 
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3 years ago today I was celebrating my birthday doing what many of us did on those special days. Getting shitfaced. Just like we did on not special days. Lol. I don't remember that one. Nor many before it. But this one will be spent with a nice smoke, unsweet tea and grateful reflection. And will be remembered. If work will ever end... lol. So glad you all are here and keep working it!

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I don't remember that one. Nor many before it. But this one will be spent with a nice smoke, unsweet tea and grateful reflection. And will be remembered. If work will ever end... lol. So glad you all are here and keep working it!
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Beautiful brother! (y) Remembering things is fun...
 
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3 years ago today I was celebrating my birthday doing what many of us did on those special days. Getting shitfaced. Just like we did on not special days. Lol. I don't remember that one. Nor many before it. But this one will be spent with a nice smoke, unsweet tea and grateful reflection. And will be remembered. If work will ever end... lol. So glad you all are here and keep working it!

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Happy birthday! I hope you pop into chat today so they can destroy your ass!
 
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Great meeting this morning; talked about the "WE" nature of the program. Good stuff! I can say with certainty that if I didn't have my sober brothers and sisters to lean on, I'd still be drinking my face off and passing out every night. :dead: Every time I reach out to another alcoholic, my self-pity goes into remission for a bit and I actually think about someone other than me.

I've always been provided with exactly what I needed, when I needed it. So I have no right to bitch about anything. Perfect example: I quit my job last Thursday, mostly because I struggle with ADD. I can't keep up in an office environment anymore; sometimes I can't even complete a senten :rolleyes: So there I was, in the fetal position on my couch, thinking, "It's the beginning of the end...I can't provide for my family...there goes my dignity." Pathetic. So I did what I'm told to do when the pity party strikes: pick up my 800-lb. phone. I didn't want to, but I texted several of you and my local AA friends. Then I silenced the phone and took a nap. When I woke up, it was blowing up with messages (thank you everyone). I immediately felt a weight lifted from my chest. And to my main point: I was offered a new job the next day doing the only thing I love, writing from home. Exactly what I needed, when I needed it. Grateful for the endless blessings in my life.

This is some of what has been working for me. Hope someone gets something out of it. Have a great (sober) day, brothers...(y)

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