Chris M. here in Snohomish, WA (Basically just a bit North of Seattle)
Sober since February 24th, 2010
Thanks to the steps!
I actually came in the rooms and stayed in the rooms since 1994, but the problem was... I only stayed in the "rooms". The solution is in the book, not in the meeting, but the meeting hopefully will get you in front of someone with a book! God, it took me so long to learn that and finally get through the steps! Thanks God and AA!
2/19/14
First meeting was in the psych unit in MA where I spent ten days
Pythonpappy said
May 6, 2016
Welcome to MIP BruinBub ... Glad you're here ...
MatildaMay said
May 22, 2016
September fourth 2011
Pythonpappy said
May 22, 2016
Welcome to MIP MatildaMay ... ... ... glad you found us ...
Aliced said
May 27, 2016
I have been clean and sober since 27 May 1999, I got Sober shortly after I retired from the Navy in Salinas, Ca
Pythonpappy said
May 27, 2016
Welcome to MIP Alice ... glad to have you here ...
Pappy
P.S. Thank for your service ...
-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 27th of May 2016 07:12:22 AM
Doll said
Jun 6, 2016
September 22, 2007 (after attempting many times since 2005). 123 Linden St., Aiken, SC
Pythonpappy said
Jun 6, 2016
Good to see you post again Doll ... hope to see more of you here ...
Love ya and God Bless, Pappy
Jaxtraw said
Jun 20, 2016
This is my first post!
I got sober September 7th 2015 at the Dicipleship House in Pompano Beach, FL (Northern Broward County, just north of Ft. Lauderdale)...101 Club and Pompano Beach Group holla! I like the beach meetings (of course) in all the BB fellowships and the colloquial "no s***" group"
Though I attend open beginners meetings regularly to reach out to the newcomer, I prefer book studies and men's meetings.
It is true there is no shortage of newcomers fresh off the plane from Jersey and Philly, I also look forward to enlarging my spiritual life through this digital medium. The prospect of reaching out and learning anytime work is getting to my serenity has me pumped. The ability for me to experience strength and hope from different perspectives and family members I would't otherwise meet is truly revolutionary.
See you around the forums phamily!
-- Edited by Jaxtraw on Monday 20th of June 2016 01:21:06 AM
JohnS said
Jun 28, 2016
Hidehi all. 3 months sober. First time in 20 years done this under very stressful circumstances. Check out my share- JohnS.
jhamlett said
Jul 16, 2016
Hi there. I'm new to these forums. My last drink was October 30th, 1985 in Sherman Oaks, California. I was 18 years old and already near my end. I've had a number of home groups over the years; in California, Dublin Ireland and in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Pythonpappy said
Jul 17, 2016
Welcome to MIP Hamlett ... keep up your inspiring life for others to see and admire ... (I lived in Colorado for 4 years ... beautiful state)
Love ya man and God Bless, Pappy
jhamlett said
Jul 23, 2016
Thanks Pappy!
ren1love said
Jul 28, 2016
Just got out of my first treatment center. My insurance ran out. My sobriety date is June 21st. I thank god for all the strength he has given me so far. Im still very very new to all of this. Will be attending my meetings regularly. I am scared but also know that I am strong and capable of continuing with my sobriety. I CAN DO THIS. Thank you for letting me post :)
Jack D said
Jul 28, 2016
Hi REN1Love,
Please keep in mind, you only have top go through getting sober once! That is if you remain strong and follow the suggestions! I hope you will find a sponsor soon if you haven't already! I was glad to see you post, it shows that you're serious. This isn't rocket science, it's just not picking up a drink! I would also suggest staying away from any and all other substances, you have probably learned that in the treatment center! You have gotten the chance to learn to live a life that you will see is better than you could have imagined!
Good luck, I hope you have a great experience with what has saved many lives... me too!
Have a great night!
Jack D
Pythonpappy said
Jul 29, 2016
Welcome to MIP ren1love, ... we're glad you're here ...
Keep in mind this works only with 'Total Honesty' and a strong desire to 'not drink' ... follow a few simple rules and go to meet'ns regularly, and you'll love life and help'n others ... ... ... ... it's amazing what happens to us when we 'cleanup our past' ... and change the way we think ...
Love ya and God Bless, Pappy
ren1love said
Jul 29, 2016
Thank you Jack!!! I very much appreciate it everything you said.
One day at a time
Visionz said
Aug 20, 2016
Seperated from alcohol on May 6th 2013.
Troy said
Aug 21, 2016
Welcome VisionZ! I'm looking forward to hearing how you did it!
BB PKY said
Aug 23, 2016
June 12, 1999-Fairbanks Alaska Alano Club
ladyluxury said
Aug 25, 2016
April 16, 2015 is my sobriety date in White Settlement, TX where I attended several meetings at the Glass House until I came back home to NY
Pythonpappy said
Aug 25, 2016
Welcome to MIP LL ... ... ... glad you're here ...
Roman said
Aug 31, 2016
August 8, 2016
Pythonpappy said
Aug 31, 2016
Poeman said
Sep 6, 2016
The O4/25/2005 did it for me. The last part of 3rd step prayer helps me the most.
patg1025 said
Oct 1, 2016
Sobriety date is 10/25/1985. I got sober in Glendale, California and went to meetings in Glendale, La Cresenta, La Canada, Los Angeles, San Fernando, and now Long Beach, California.
surge98b said
Oct 4, 2016
4/6/2015. San Antonio TX area. Serendipity is my home group. LAMBDA is my home away from home group.
Pythonpappy said
Oct 4, 2016
Welcome to MIP Surge, ... glad you found us ...
SerenitySeeker said
Nov 13, 2016
My Sobriety date is 10/20/2016....
I'm looking for another place to have the support a meeting gives me without having to go anywhere. I bought this amazing computer and I guess I should put it to good use. :D
Pythonpappy said
Nov 14, 2016
Welcome to MIP SS, ...
This is a great place to come for support, But,it will not replace go'n to daily meet'ns ... especially in the beginning of recovery ...
Love ya and God Bless, Pappy
Kaykay said
Nov 19, 2016
Today. Day one. November 19, 2016. I am ready to heal and grow. I am an alcoholic. I want to be a better mom, daughter, friend, servant of God. I need a sponsor.
Pythonpappy said
Nov 20, 2016
Welcome to MIP KK,
Follow this good decision up with action ... get to a meet'n as soon as you can ... start your new life on the right foot ...
Pappy
Lucy_in_AZ said
Dec 13, 2016
June 1981 in Grants Pass, Oregon
Pythonpappy said
Dec 13, 2016
Welcome to MIP Lucy
Love ya and God Bless, Pappy
VJ said
Dec 13, 2016
Woo hoo! Just celebrating 33 years of amazing sobriety! Got sober December 10 1983. It has been the most wonderful time of my life even with the problems that came along. But these things happen to the Normies...so why not us? It's called Life. We are so blessed to be allowed to experience it, when I would clearly have never survived had i kept drinking. All praise to our 12 Step Program!
Neil A said
Dec 13, 2016
December 13, 1982. In jail for a few months then really got sobriety at Recovery Acres, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A.A. works if you work it!
VJ said
Dec 13, 2016
Hi...just celebrating 33 years of amazing sobriety through thick and thin. I got sober on the high seas while working the cruise ships! My first meeting was in Puerto Rico and that is where i found my sponsor at the dockside bar EL GRINGO LOCO. It proved that sobriety must not depend on outside circumstances...it must come from within us. Our surroundings or the people in them do not determine our sobriety. That said, the biggest detriment to staying sober is the old sandboxes, toys, and playmates. Eternal sobriety for all! Hugs, Miss VJ
Pythonpappy said
Dec 13, 2016
Welcome to MIP Neil ... Glad to have you here ...
Pappy
Prisoner of Grace said
Dec 18, 2016
First AA meeting on March 23, 1992. Haven't picked up a drink since that life-changing day. Thanks to AA, I began a relationship with a God I did not know and did not believe in and seven years in, I came to Christ in a moment that was a hail of glory that changed absolutely everything. I will always be thankful for what Bill W called "spiritual kindergarten". AA led me to Spiritual College, and I will never be the same.⦠Thank God.
Pythonpappy said
Dec 18, 2016
Welcome to MIP ... PoG ... Glad to have you with us ...
God Bless, Pappy
MomGetsBy said
Jan 9, 2017
My sobriety date is Feb 14th, 2013. I was able to stop but I know a lot of great people in AA who will support me in making healthy choices. Glad to finally be on this path of my recovery!
Pythonpappy said
Jan 9, 2017
Welcome MGB ... glad to have you here ...
Pappy
Raquel said
Jan 9, 2017
I am so happy to hear about site and grateful. July 2, 2016 New here ty for the support just had surgery recuperating...
Pythonpappy said
Jan 9, 2017
Welcome Raquel, ... congrats on 6 months sober and your surgery recovery ...
Pappy
Howard F said
Jan 14, 2017
Got sober September 1, 1994, but didn't work the program from about my first anniversary to only recently. By the grace of God, I'm still sober, but insane thinking brought me back to the rooms. I'm grateful to the program and members of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Pythonpappy said
Jan 15, 2017
Welcome Howard, ...
The important issue here is that we come to recognize insanity when it makes itself known ... then take the 'action' necessary to keep it at bay ...
Pappy
cllanier23 said
Jan 24, 2017
Sobriety date January 11, 2014!!!
gonee said
Jan 24, 2017
Carolyn, welcome. Well done.
Wolfie55 said
Feb 9, 2017
Name is Bernie. D.O.S. is November 30, 1997. At that time my home group was the Downtown Dartmouth Group (Dartmouth NS Canada). Currently, I belong to two groups - Sunrise Group and Serenity Corner Group.
Mel said
Feb 11, 2017
November 23, 2016
cksem2003 said
Feb 11, 2017
May 21st, 2015. I do not have any tattoos but I think Im going to get one that says "Last call May 21, 2015" I love the idea!
Tanin said
Feb 18, 2017
Welcome to this forum, Mel and cksem.
We're glad you're staying sober ODAT...
Maxwell said
Feb 24, 2017
My AA sobriety date is 13th October 1995 finally got the message in Scarborough uk.l was lucky I read the book it told me I need never drink again it was the truth!
Maxwell said
Feb 24, 2017
Maxwell wrote:
My AA sobriety date is 13th October 1995 finally got the message in Scarborough uk.l was lucky I read the book it told me I need never drink again it was the truth!
I am what I think not what I think I am
Sobriety4Ever said
Mar 12, 2017
Congratulations! Mine is February 24, 2007, 10 years for me!!
Peacekeeper said
Mar 16, 2017
I got sober in San Bernardino, CA. The first time for a year, the second time for eight months. My current sobriety date is July 8, 2002. I'm so great full that the same sponsor took me back each time and my home group welcomed me back each time as well. It was and still is so humbling to admit I have a problem and hang around with people who have the solution!!
Suzanne McGuire said
Mar 27, 2017
JULY 2, 2015
steph1974 said
Apr 13, 2017
Intensive care it took me to get clean
steph1974 said
Apr 13, 2017
29 October 2016 . Got clean from then never been a aa meeting or no what to expect thanks
JosephH said
Apr 17, 2017
Hi, my name is Joseph and I'm an alcoholic. My sobriety birthday is August 31st, 2014. Posting this to thank the good Lord for the peace He's given me. At one point and time, before I became sober, I had been out of work for about eight months, and remember wondering if there was someone out there on an a message board or an online post who would console me into believing that things would get better or that I could. A string of circumstances had compounded and was just emptily low. Later on, and shortly before getting sober, I was a binge drinker, and found an AA recording on YouTube ( "Kip C giving a powerful talk") and started listening to that between binges. After going to a few AA meetings in person, I traveled home to NC to visit family and had what I suppose would be called a moment of clarity. On the night of August 31st, 2014, under heavy temptation, I hit my knees and ask God for help, and it felt like steps just dropping to my knees. By His goodness only, I haven't drank since. The glory is 100% His, and zero percent mine, and I praise Him for hearing my repeated prayers (even those I said when I often had a hangover or just terrible anxiety) and thank Him for His mercy. Pray He'll do the same for you.
Pythonpappy said
Apr 17, 2017
Glad to have you with us Joseph, ... Miracles happen in AA we are the proof ...
Love ya man and God Bless, Pappy
Jeany2011 said
Oct 30, 2017
My name is Stacey
My sober birthday is 13 July 2011
My home Group is in Essex in England Uk
Pythonpappy said
Oct 30, 2017
Welcome to MIP Jeany, ... Glad you joined us ...
Pappy
jackieL said
Nov 2, 2017
Hi My name is Jackie and I am ALCOHOLIC!
Pythonpappy said
Nov 2, 2017
Welcome Jackie ... glad you're here ...
Pappy
Tanin said
Nov 4, 2017
Greetings to Stacey and Jaçkie. Welcome aboard!
Aquinas Hall said
Nov 4, 2017
Welcome, Jackie & Stacey, one and all!
Tom
11/27/90
-- Edited by Aquinas Hall on Saturday 4th of November 2017 08:26:56 PM
Pythonpappy said
Nov 5, 2017
Welcome Aquinas, ... glad you found us ...
Pappy
florencio said
Nov 6, 2017
Hello. November 20 2016. Very happy to be here.
Pythonpappy said
Nov 7, 2017
Welcome florencio, ... ... ... Glad to have you with us ...
Pappy
Stella65 said
Nov 7, 2017
Hello everyone.....my first time here
Pythonpappy said
Nov 7, 2017
Welcome to MIP Stella65, ... glad you're with us ...
Pappy
Tanin said
Nov 7, 2017
Greetings, Stella. And welcome.
How are ya doing?
jrromy1966 said
Nov 17, 2017
day 1 today. been trying to get sober for years. frustrated
Tanin said
Nov 17, 2017
Day 1 is so important, JRR. Glad you have started.
Many people are here who are like you. Same experiences, same frustrations.
We're all trying to be sober one day at a time.
You can do that, too.
Welcome to the forum. Tell us how you're doing now.
Pythonpappy said
Nov 18, 2017
Welcome to MIP JRR, ... glad you took the first step ... and that is to seek help ...
Pappy
Bill T1 said
Dec 27, 2017
20 January 2015
Tanin said
Dec 27, 2017
Hiya BillT1. Welcome. You've got an anniversary coming up soon.
Congrats.
Pythonpappy said
Dec 27, 2017
Hey Bill, ... Welcome ... and congrats on your upcoming '3 year' mark ... hang on ...
Pappy
Hopeful1230 said
Dec 31, 2017
12/30/2017 One day down. Feeling scared and hopeful.
Pythonpappy said
Dec 31, 2017
Welcome Hopeful, ... To feel more hopeful and less scared, find an AA meeting nearby ... go, and you'll find all the support you'll need ...
Pappy
Tanin said
Jan 2, 2018
We're rooting for you Hopeful.
Let us know How we can help....
Db1105 said
Jan 7, 2018
December 25, 1977, Starting my 40th year thanks to AA!
Pythonpappy said
Jan 7, 2018
Congrats Db ... thanks for proving it works if you work it ...
Pappy
sdb said
Jan 8, 2018
Last Drink: 1/18/16
Sobriety Birthday: 1/17/17
Treatment: MPI - Oakland, CA Outpatient: Ohlhoff House - SF
Home Groups:
Too Early - San Francisco, CA
Thumpers - Redwood City, CA
Dr. Bob's Nightmare - Oakland, CA
Chips and Cake - Piedmont, CA
Commitments:
Web Administrator for Adventure Group: http://tiny.cc/agaa
Coffee Maker for High Noon at Rockridge Fellowship - Oakland, CA
Cleanup for Dr. Bob's Nightmare at Presbyterian Church - Oakland, CA
Group Rep for San Mateo County H&I - http://www.handinorcal.org/
Welcome to MIP sdb, ... and congrats on your upcoming 2nd BD ... stay strong ...
Pappy
Tanin said
Jan 10, 2018
Welcome, sdb!
You are working hard...
Good for you.
Billy Boy said
Jan 21, 2018
12/19/1983 at Five points so group, Birmingham,Alabama. At the J.A.F.I. club house.
Billy Boy said
Jan 21, 2018
12/19/1983 at Five points so group, Birmingham,Alabama. At the J.A.F.I. club house.
Pythonpappy said
Jan 21, 2018
Welcome BB ... ... ... glad to have you here with us ...
Pappy
MSchmuk said
Jan 21, 2018
30 days 1/20/18 and feeling grateful and positive
Tanin said
Jan 21, 2018
Congrats on 30 days, MS.
Keep up the good work.
Pythonpappy said
Jan 22, 2018
Yes, there was a time I thought 30 days was impossible, I just kept do'n the 'one day at a time' thingy then boom, a year or two had pasted ... Good job MS ...
Pappy
NanB said
Apr 19, 2018
September 19, 2011
DecipleX said
Jul 17, 2018
Thank you for having this here and being here!
2 sober dates I recognize:
November 13, 2016, Inpatient Rehab in Kirkland WA. I lasted 37 days as an addict and although given the tools and opportunity to begin a life of sobriety i made the choice to surrender to my addictions again and relapsed for a long time, stubborn and learning the hard way, very hard way. For me it turns out I could learn no other way, and I accept that. But I know now the only true acceptance that will work with any kind of hope to move forward is page 417, from any substance or addiction keeping control of me and the situations and dead ends they seem to almost certainly guarantee as a result.
July 16, 2018 D.O.S. is the day i could finally accept both truths to move forward, all based on the wisdom of acceptance on p.417. the difference is, I know there is nothing positive I can take from choosing to surrender to addiction anymore where there once had been, and there was. I laid painful burdens down I may never have otherwise so painful to others and myself I may never have other than to medicate myself enough to allow me to, and this was vital to move forward, to me.
I still see the positive in negative, and choose to believe that, right or wrong, I needed to travel this unfortunate path to see things clearly. I dont advise it. That my treacherous path was also a wisdom gained from true acceptance is no excuse, but the fact that im here today, sober, accepting that 'nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in Gods world by mistake' is the only and best positive understanding and acceptance I try to take forward, one day at a time.
If there was any good left on that path left to help move me forward I would be able to continue to fool myself over and over again. The truth is visible now, after saying it many time once I lay those horrid burdens I kept for so long down. And that truth is in the amends I tried to make with those burdens. You dont lay them down to feel better, only to free yourself from them and move forward. And if you truly seek to honor those with the amends you make, you must endure the pain and damage you've created, SOBER, and accept that same intensity of pain, SOBER, to truly free yourself from them.
July 16 I reached that branch of the path. Knowing full well and accepting what may come, I cause more pain by not accepting sobriety as a way to live, as much as endure any pain to come as a result of my choices.
My beliefs, as I accept them.
Thank you A.A. for being here, and Blessings to all.
Sober since February 24th, 2010
Thanks to the steps!
I actually came in the rooms and stayed in the rooms since 1994, but the problem was... I only stayed in the "rooms". The solution is in the book, not in the meeting, but the meeting hopefully will get you in front of someone with a book! God, it took me so long to learn that and finally get through the steps! Thanks God and AA!
Chris M.
Signs Of Recovery
www.Facebook.com/SignsOfRecovery
I've been clean since March 599th 2015
Welcome to MIP Brian ...
First meeting was in the psych unit in MA where I spent ten days
Welcome to MIP BruinBub ... Glad you're here ...
September fourth 2011
Welcome to MIP MatildaMay ... ... ... glad you found us ...
Welcome to MIP Alice ... glad to have you here ...
Pappy
P.S. Thank for your service ...
-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 27th of May 2016 07:12:22 AM
September 22, 2007 (after attempting many times since 2005). 123 Linden St., Aiken, SC
Good to see you post again Doll ... hope to see more of you here ...
Love ya and God Bless,
Pappy
This is my first post!
I got sober September 7th 2015 at the Dicipleship House in Pompano Beach, FL (Northern Broward County, just north of Ft. Lauderdale)...101 Club and Pompano Beach Group holla! I like the beach meetings (of course) in all the BB fellowships and the colloquial "no s***" group"
Though I attend open beginners meetings regularly to reach out to the newcomer, I prefer book studies and men's meetings.
It is true there is no shortage of newcomers fresh off the plane from Jersey and Philly, I also look forward to enlarging my spiritual life through this digital medium. The prospect of reaching out and learning anytime work is getting to my serenity has me pumped. The ability for me to experience strength and hope from different perspectives and family members I would't otherwise meet is truly revolutionary.
See you around the forums phamily!
-- Edited by Jaxtraw on Monday 20th of June 2016 01:21:06 AM
Hidehi all. 3 months sober. First time in 20 years done this under very stressful circumstances. Check out my share- JohnS.
Welcome to MIP Hamlett ... keep up your inspiring life for others to see and admire ... (I lived in Colorado for 4 years ... beautiful state)
Love ya man and God Bless,
Pappy
Just got out of my first treatment center. My insurance ran out. My sobriety date is June 21st. I thank god for all the strength he has given me so far. Im still very very new to all of this. Will be attending my meetings regularly. I am scared but also know that I am strong and capable of continuing with my sobriety. I CAN DO THIS. Thank you for letting me post :)
Hi REN1Love,
Please keep in mind, you only have top go through getting sober once! That is if you remain strong and follow the suggestions! I hope you will find a sponsor soon if you haven't already! I was glad to see you post, it shows that you're serious. This isn't rocket science, it's just not picking up a drink! I would also suggest staying away from any and all other substances, you have probably learned that in the treatment center! You have gotten the chance to learn to live a life that you will see is better than you could have imagined!
Good luck, I hope you have a great experience with what has saved many lives... me too!
Have a great night!
Jack D
Welcome to MIP ren1love, ... we're glad you're here ...
Keep in mind this works only with 'Total Honesty' and a strong desire to 'not drink' ... follow a few simple rules and go to meet'ns regularly, and you'll love life and help'n others ... ... ... ... it's amazing what happens to us when we 'cleanup our past' ... and change the way we think ...
Love ya and God Bless,
Pappy
Thank you Jack!!! I very much appreciate it everything you said.
One day at a time
Welcome VisionZ! I'm looking forward to hearing how you did it!
Welcome to MIP LL ... ... ... glad you're here ...
4/6/2015. San Antonio TX area. Serendipity is my home group. LAMBDA is my home away from home group.
Welcome to MIP Surge, ... glad you found us ...
My Sobriety date is 10/20/2016....
I'm looking for another place to have the support a meeting gives me without having to go anywhere. I bought this amazing computer and I guess I should put it to good use. :D
Welcome to MIP SS, ...
This is a great place to come for support, But,it will not replace go'n to daily meet'ns ... especially in the beginning of recovery ...
Love ya and God Bless,
Pappy
Today. Day one. November 19, 2016. I am ready to heal and grow. I am an alcoholic. I want to be a better mom, daughter, friend, servant of God. I need a sponsor.
Welcome to MIP KK,
Follow this good decision up with action ... get to a meet'n as soon as you can ... start your new life on the right foot ...
Pappy
June 1981 in Grants Pass, Oregon
Welcome to MIP Lucy
Love ya and God Bless,
Pappy
December 13, 1982. In jail for a few months then really got sobriety at Recovery Acres, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A.A. works if you work it!
Welcome to MIP Neil ... Glad to have you here ...
Pappy
Welcome to MIP ... PoG ... Glad to have you with us ...
God Bless,
Pappy
My sobriety date is Feb 14th, 2013. I was able to stop but I know a lot of great people in AA who will support me in making healthy choices. Glad to finally be on this path of my recovery!
Welcome MGB ... glad to have you here ...
Pappy
I am so happy to hear about site and grateful. July 2, 2016 New here ty for the support just had surgery recuperating...
Welcome Raquel, ... congrats on 6 months sober and your surgery recovery ...
Pappy
Got sober September 1, 1994, but didn't work the program from about my first anniversary to only recently. By the grace of God, I'm still sober, but insane thinking brought me back to the rooms. I'm grateful to the program and members of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Welcome Howard, ...
The important issue here is that we come to recognize insanity when it makes itself known ... then take the 'action' necessary to keep it at bay ...
Pappy
Sobriety date January 11, 2014!!!
November 23, 2016
We're glad you're staying sober ODAT...
My AA sobriety date is 13th October 1995 finally got the message in Scarborough uk.l was lucky I read the book it told me I need never drink again it was the truth!
I am what I think not what I think I am
Congratulations! Mine is February 24, 2007, 10 years for me!!
JULY 2, 2015
Glad to have you with us Joseph, ... Miracles happen in AA we are the proof ...
Love ya man and God Bless,
Pappy
My name is Stacey
My sober birthday is 13 July 2011
My home Group is in Essex in England Uk
Welcome to MIP Jeany, ... Glad you joined us ...
Pappy
Welcome Jackie ... glad you're here ...
Pappy
Welcome, Jackie & Stacey, one and all!
Tom
11/27/90
-- Edited by Aquinas Hall on Saturday 4th of November 2017 08:26:56 PM
Welcome Aquinas, ... glad you found us ...
Pappy
Hello. November 20 2016. Very happy to be here.
Welcome florencio, ... ... ... Glad to have you with us ...
Pappy
Welcome to MIP Stella65, ... glad you're with us ...
Pappy
How are ya doing?
day 1 today. been trying to get sober for years. frustrated
Many people are here who are like you. Same experiences, same frustrations.
We're all trying to be sober one day at a time.
You can do that, too.
Welcome to the forum. Tell us how you're doing now.
Welcome to MIP JRR, ... glad you took the first step ... and that is to seek help ...
Pappy
Congrats.
Hey Bill, ... Welcome ... and congrats on your upcoming '3 year' mark ... hang on ...
Pappy
12/30/2017 One day down. Feeling scared and hopeful.
Welcome Hopeful, ... To feel more hopeful and less scared, find an AA meeting nearby ... go, and you'll find all the support you'll need ...
Pappy
Let us know How we can help....
Congrats Db ... thanks for proving it works if you work it ...
Pappy
Last Drink: 1/18/16
Sobriety Birthday: 1/17/17
Treatment: MPI - Oakland, CA
Outpatient: Ohlhoff House - SF
Home Groups:
Commitments:
Welcome to MIP sdb, ... and congrats on your upcoming 2nd BD ... stay strong ...
Pappy
You are working hard...
Good for you.
Welcome BB ... ... ... glad to have you here with us ...
Pappy
Keep up the good work.
Yes, there was a time I thought 30 days was impossible, I just kept do'n the 'one day at a time' thingy then boom, a year or two had pasted ... Good job MS ...
Pappy
Thank you for having this here and being here!
2 sober dates I recognize:
November 13, 2016, Inpatient Rehab in Kirkland WA. I lasted 37 days as an addict and although given the tools and opportunity to begin a life of sobriety i made the choice to surrender to my addictions again and relapsed for a long time, stubborn and learning the hard way, very hard way. For me it turns out I could learn no other way, and I accept that. But I know now the only true acceptance that will work with any kind of hope to move forward is page 417, from any substance or addiction keeping control of me and the situations and dead ends they seem to almost certainly guarantee as a result.
July 16, 2018 D.O.S. is the day i could finally accept both truths to move forward, all based on the wisdom of acceptance on p.417. the difference is, I know there is nothing positive I can take from choosing to surrender to addiction anymore where there once had been, and there was. I laid painful burdens down I may never have otherwise so painful to others and myself I may never have other than to medicate myself enough to allow me to, and this was vital to move forward, to me.
I still see the positive in negative, and choose to believe that, right or wrong, I needed to travel this unfortunate path to see things clearly. I dont advise it. That my treacherous path was also a wisdom gained from true acceptance is no excuse, but the fact that im here today, sober, accepting that 'nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in Gods world by mistake' is the only and best positive understanding and acceptance I try to take forward, one day at a time.
If there was any good left on that path left to help move me forward I would be able to continue to fool myself over and over again. The truth is visible now, after saying it many time once I lay those horrid burdens I kept for so long down. And that truth is in the amends I tried to make with those burdens. You dont lay them down to feel better, only to free yourself from them and move forward. And if you truly seek to honor those with the amends you make, you must endure the pain and damage you've created, SOBER, and accept that same intensity of pain, SOBER, to truly free yourself from them.
July 16 I reached that branch of the path. Knowing full well and accepting what may come, I cause more pain by not accepting sobriety as a way to live, as much as endure any pain to come as a result of my choices.
My beliefs, as I accept them.
Thank you A.A. for being here, and Blessings to all.
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