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- Sat May 30, 2020 3:04 am
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: How do I get a sponsor?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1666
Re: How do I get a sponsor?
great suggestions above. now, theres a small possibility that who you ask may not be able to sponsor. beings how youre asking someone that would have what you want, more than likely they know people with the same. ask them if they know someone that may be able to sponsor you.
- Tue May 26, 2020 4:15 am
- Forum: Suggestions
- Topic: I don't want to be around alcohol but it seems impossible
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4059
Re: I don't want to be around alcohol but it seems impossible
Doctors need more than a rubric to diagnose alcoholism. A lot of people who drink end up getting drunk more often than they intended. Many people regret what they do or say when they drink. But that doesn’t mean they have the disease called alcoholism doctors can diagnose all they want however they...
- Tue May 26, 2020 4:09 am
- Forum: Suggestions
- Topic: I don't want to be around alcohol but it seems impossible
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4059
- Tue May 26, 2020 4:02 am
- Forum: Discussions
- Topic: Questions heard at zoom meetings.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3497
Re: Questions heard at zoom meetings.
I have a long standing resentment against another member I can’t seem to shake off, I am sober longer than he, but he had the gall to say he has “more sobriety” than me, how can that possibly be true? Edit – The title indicates questions heard, the writer is only the reporter of these, not the pers...
- Sat May 23, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: Discussions
- Topic: Running the show
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2131
Re: Running the show
Yes! Today I do! My chair just asked me to run a meeting. I was scared because these were highly valued people for me...smart...courageous...good people. But I made sure to encourage and support them all and today I can do that. It’s not all about me!! (On a good day). I almost cried afterward. It’...
- Fri May 22, 2020 4:59 am
- Forum: Discussions
- Topic: Running the show
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2131
Re: Running the show
How do you speak up at work to banter ideas and concepts and not be “demanding”? if your demanding,then it isnt tossing ideas/concepts out. its trying to control the show. they are ideas and concepts- if yours arent considered, the sun will still rise in the east and set in the west and the company...
- Thu May 21, 2020 4:10 pm
- Forum: Discussions
- Topic: Running the show
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2131
Re: Running the show
its all about the motive
- Fri May 15, 2020 4:17 am
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: I drink because my life is ruined
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2394
Re: I drink because my life is ruined
I have nothing to live for or anywhere to go. My family doesn't want to know me and everyone has let me down. I struggle to hold down a job or make friends. I try to make myself useful but it seems to attract hatred from others. No one helps me out or takes me seriously. My strategy is drinking. It...
- Sun May 10, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: A.A. Birthdays!
- Topic: 90 days!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2051
Re: 90 days!!
congrats!
ya NEVER have to do them first 90 days again!
ya NEVER have to do them first 90 days again!
- Sun May 10, 2020 3:41 am
- Forum: Discussions
- Topic: Sometimes Quickly, Sometimes Slowly
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5929
Re: Sometimes Quickly, Sometimes Slowly
I have heard it said: Have a good day - unless you had other plans! with all goin on with this covid, ive been helping my niece with home shooling for her 6 year old son. the principle has a daily video announcement. at the end she says, "make it a good day or make it a bad day. the choice is yours...
- Sun May 10, 2020 3:21 am
- Forum: For the Newcomer
- Topic: Need help...to just start...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1590
Re: Need help...to just start...
I have been sent and read a lot of the info and it makes sense....I am just struggling to get past that first drink and that first day and that first week etc. Honestly just so scared of who I am without it because I only know me with it. Any suggestions or help would be great. I want to take the f...
- Tue May 05, 2020 4:46 am
- Forum: Discussions
- Topic: Drinking Dreams
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3027
Re: Drinking Dreams
its been a bit since ive had a drinkin dream but wouldnt be surprised if i have one after reading about em. i still remember one of the very first ones i had. sittin in a bar with old friends. went there to shoot pool. bought a beer knowing id been workin at recovery. after the first drink i said,"o...
- Tue May 05, 2020 4:40 am
- Forum: The 12 Steps
- Topic: Making amends
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6028
Re: Making amends
I can't imagine going on a trip with my sponsor. Sounds awkward. We haven't even had coffee. I have only been to a few meetings with him and spoken on the phone a few times. You might a gregarious type that becomes comfortable with people/make friend easily. I have not made a friend in many years a...
- Mon May 04, 2020 5:30 am
- Forum: The 12 Steps
- Topic: Making amends
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6028
Re: Making amends
I hear people say that something significant happens. Do you somehow go thought I big guilt trip? If I have no remorse now why would I if I tell someone who is going to keep it a secret. I won't be held accountable to anyone but myself and god and gods not telling either. my 5th was unplanned. on a...
- Mon May 04, 2020 5:27 am
- Forum: Discussions
- Topic: Sometimes Quickly, Sometimes Slowly
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5929
Re: Sometimes Quickly, Sometimes Slowly
There is a list of promises. I hope some will come true. I’ll have to wait longer, have patience with the process since I don’t have faith in it. My 5th step approaches soon should I allow it to happen. Why would I fear it? I have already survived the physical withdrawal plus insomnia, nightmares, ...