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gonee


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I lost my temper and became very angry with my wife recently. This has not happened in very many years. It was not pleasant at all. The emotional tragedy of alcoholism is one of the most dangerous thing for an alcoholic like me. Waves of self pity, resentment and anger plagued me for days. My outburst of a few moments has caused damage which is going to take time to repair itself. I find the longer I am in recovery, the more is expected of me.

The drink problem is gone, but the emotional problems come back to haunt me sometime. I thank God for my program. It enables me to reach for prayer, even though it seems only words. Little by little I have through God's help repaired some of the damage. My sane thoughts are reappearing.



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Progress, not perfection...

We learn from our experience. But we do not achieve perfection, Gonee.



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Emotions are more clear without having alcohol to cloud and numb them... A clear mind makes it easier to face ourselves (which isn't always easy!) You are correct- the longer you're in the program the more is expected of you, however, staying sober is the main thing you expect from yourself and everything else will fall into place. Best wishes, Jerricka

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For what it's worth, ... I noticed that after a few years sobriety, I developed this 'know it all' mentality about AA and its program ... and so that attitude spread to my 'everyday activities' elsewhere ... I soon found that I did NOT know it all, and that my actions weren't always the right way of thinking ... and that in many cases, I should keep my opinions to myself ... right or wrong ...

My wife still makes a comment once in a while about the things I did prior to coming and staying in AA ... or makes a comment that what you just did sounds like you been drinking again ... it cuts like a knife, to be drawn back into those dark days where all my actions were made with alcohol in my system ... and it makes me want to say 'what's the use' ... and think about picking up again ... 'who cares' ... so I say the 'Serenity Prayer' as many times as it takes to get my thinker back on track ... after all, my wife is just 'human', as are we all ...

this reminds me of 'Mr. Pickle's' post of a slight different worded Serenity Prayer ... found on ...

 

http://aa.activeboard.com/t50071335/people-who-prey-emotionally-on-others-in-aa/

 



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Awe xxxxhugsxxxx. You're Human after all. Shame only makes it worse To be human... aa or not. Love you lots.

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Hello my brother!

WE put down the substance(alcohol) and make admission and acceptance and then the "daily work" starts.Just because WE no longer use drugs(alcohol)our continued Journey into the applications of our Programs solution,the STEPS worked in all areas of our lives..WE no longer isolate issues of Life on Lifes terms,but we share our pain(to the best of our abilities,we continue to make Progress guided by the God of our understanding.God knows your heart my friend,trust in God's guidance..........There will be much joy and pain in this life,,we approach it One day at a time,,,,In support and prayer......One love...........smile



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