No, I would have loved to though!
Sobriety Thread
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Alright Tuggy! This thread is the reason I went from lurker here to happy member. It's like awesome community squared.
As many before us have observed, "BOTL runs completely counter to the rest of the world." I couldn't agree more.Yeah I'm quickly noticing what makes this group stand apart. Happy to be here.
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3/5King
Shwing!
Remember this; "what other people think, is none of my business"
Congratulations on your hard fought 18(+) days sober. Keep going, I promise it gets easier if you work it. You have to have a plan..and that plan for most is AA.
Hope the holidays are going well for you and for the rest of you brothers as a matter of fact.
BigSkySmoke
Lanceros, Cowgirls and Burritos
Thanks and you are completely right about it what others think. I've been surprised with how supportive others around me have been. Today is 30 days and been feeling great. But still know I need a long term plan and that AA is gonna have to be part of my long term sobriety. Seriously appreciate the support that everyone has given here.
Happy New year brothers!
I'm not sure if this has been said or not before but, most AA rooms that I know of do some sort of gathering on New Years Eve. This provides a safe place to go and enjoy NYE without risking it with the alternatives. Anyone having issues should seriously consider it. Also, if anyone needs to, feel free to message or call someone in the program (or just sober at least). We can and do enjoy the usual celebrations in sobriety.
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It was important for me to own the fact that alcohol was not my friend and eventually would kill me and could destroy the lives of those that love me.
Why would I want to do that or even entertain the thought in any kind of positive light?
Sobriety is the solution!
Why would I want to do that or even entertain the thought in any kind of positive light?
Sobriety is the solution!
3/5King
Shwing!
It's not a choice if you believe you are an alcoholic. That is why you give up your power to choose because when left in an alcoholics hands to make the choice for himself...eventually he will find himself powerless. Stay strong and if you need anything, ask. CongrAtultions on a month! One foot in front of the other.
THEMISCHMAN
SGT Hulka
Not sure if I've mentioned it in this thread or not but my name is James and I'm an alcoholic. I'm just over six months sober. I'd be lying if I said it was easy but I've found better reasons to be sober than to be drunk. I've said it before that if anyone needs someone to reach out to my phone is always on (863) 532-9755. I text back and forth with one of my friends here and I'm proud of his progress and strength.
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Good evening my brothers. And welcome to our newcomers. I am happy that you have made the one decision that I know will save your life. I am proud of you all. Tonight can be particularly tough on us, so please contact me before you take that first drink. Talking to another alcoholic when I was tempted to drink saved my ass a few times in the early days. You can message me here, email me zama475@gmail.com or call me at ( 407) 718-5085 . Have a safe and sober night. And Happy New Year! Remember, there is never a good reason to drink again, but there are millions of reasons not to.
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Wow! What a great thread to wake up to on this New Year!
I'm Christi, and I'm an alcoholic. My sobriety date is Nov. 21, 2009.
When I was about 2 years sober, my husband said something similar to me...."do you really think you're an alcoholic? You didn't drink that much....." oh, he never SAW me drink that much. I was pretty good at hiding it! Now our oldest daughter, she is the one who called me out on my drinking when she was like 19. Maybe I didn't have a "drinking" problem......what I had was a STOPPING problem!
lolOnce I started, I couldn't stop!
I'm also very active in my area, and homegroup.
I know it's guys sponsor guys, gals sponsor gals.......but you can absolutely add me to the list of available alcholics....nothing so much insures us from picking up a drink as one alkie talking to another alkie. Pick up that 500 lb phone! You will probably be helping me more than I am helping you!
Welcome Christi! Thanks for sharing. I will add you to the list on the first page. Thank you for being available should one of us need it. BTW, I loved your story. Tough to get things by kids.Wow! What a great thread to wake up to on this New Year!
I'm Christi, and I'm an alcoholic. My sobriety date is Nov. 21, 2009.
When I was about 2 years sober, my husband said something similar to me...."do you really think you're an alcoholic? You didn't drink that much....." oh, he never SAW me drink that much. I was pretty good at hiding it! Now our oldest daughter, she is the one who called me out on my drinking when she was like 19. Maybe I didn't have a "drinking" problem......what I had was a STOPPING problem!lol
Once I started, I couldn't stop!
I'm also very active in my area, and homegroup.
I know it's guys sponsor guys, gals sponsor gals.......but you can absolutely add me to the list of available alcholics....nothing so much insures us from picking up a drink as one alkie talking to another alkie. Pick up that 500 lb phone! You will probably be helping me more than I am helping you!
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Went to bed at 9:00 and slept great. Woke up without a headache or vomiting.
What a New Year's concept!
Welcome Christi, I am glad you are here.Wow! What a great thread to wake up to on this New Year!
I'm Christi, and I'm an alcoholic. My sobriety date is Nov. 21, 2009.
When I was about 2 years sober, my husband said something similar to me...."do you really think you're an alcoholic? You didn't drink that much....." oh, he never SAW me drink that much. I was pretty good at hiding it! Now our oldest daughter, she is the one who called me out on my drinking when she was like 19. Maybe I didn't have a "drinking" problem......what I had was a STOPPING problem!
Once I started, I couldn't stop!
I'm also very active in my area, and homegroup.
I know it's guys sponsor guys, gals sponsor gals.......but you can absolutely add me to the list of available alcholics....nothing so much insures us from picking up a drink as one alkie talking to another alkie. Pick up that 500 lb phone! You will probably be helping me more than I am helping you!