THE TWELVE PROMISES FOR BEGINNERS
1. YOU WILL KNOW YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS.
2. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHAVE YOURSELF.
3. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DRESS AND UNDRESS YOURSELF.
4. YOU WILL KNOW THE TOWN, STATE AND COUNTRY YOU ARE IN.
5. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND SOCKS THAT MATCH.
6. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SMOKE WITHOUT BURNING YOURSELF, YOUR CLOTHES OR THE FURNITURE.
7. YOU WILL LOSE THE FEAR OF FOOD.
8. YOU WILL SPEND LESS TIME IN THE BATHROOM.
9. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WALK A STRAIGHT LINE AND PASS THE BALLOON TEST.
10. YOU WILL LOSE THE FEAR OF POLICE CARS.
11. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER THE DOOR WITHOUT LOOKING THROUGH THE LITTLE HOLE.
12. YOU WILL REALIZE WHAT A HELL OF A MESS YOU HAVE BEEN AND WILL THANK GOD FOR A. A.
chuckyd said
Jan 16, 2005
have not had to deal with all 12 problems , but maybe a few different ones. I know at this point I my life I need to quit drinking work late so to easy to hide from family and friends. But not from my self . Think or know I am missing out on go things . Would luv to chat with anyone that could help. Thank you
Nic said
Jan 16, 2005
Hi Chuckyd,
I have to cook tea in the midst of chatting - but if you are still around, fire away. I'm all ears and look forward to getting to know you.
My name is Nic. I'm an alcoholic that has been living in outback Australia for a year, so I no longer have access to formal face to face meetings. I am still in contact with many of my AA friends, who help me remember I am human and giving life my best shot, and check in here often to make sure I haven't forgotten who I am. I am approaching my... gawd... 7th year of sobriety - and never ever in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever be saying that!
I still can't find socks that match, spend ages in the bath, and still to this day react when I see a cop car... but all those things are usually followed by a laugh, because you can do all those things sober and no-one starts carrying on too much.
The farm I live on is called the Rainbows End. When I found it, I just knew I belonged here. I love the life I live today, and I only ever look back long enough to remind myself I'm not going backwards. I did some really dumb things, hurt a lot of people and lost everything while I was drinking - my self respect, jobs, family, marriage, a child, security, faith in everyone else and in me. If you are thinking of stopping drinking maybe you have been thinking of those kinds of things... adding up the cost, so to speak. Do you want to chat about that, maybe?
Step One is - We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives were unmanageable.
Am just going to throw some snags on for the kids - take your time and I will check in again soon.
All the best,
Nic
Phil said
Jan 16, 2005
Hey Nic, my freind. Wishing you a great night? :)
Nic said
Jan 16, 2005
You too Phil!
Have been wandering about in my family tree tonight... tis a very curly tree too. It has become my latest thing - but am really enjoying it... and it keeps me off the streets, I guess... (or goat tracks as the case may be)
I have a line curled with adoptions, orphans, pretend marriages, as well as oodles of divorces. Leaves me feeling very grateful everytime I have a look at it.
Keep smiling Phil and you have a good day? I'm off to bed. The rooster has started at 3am... I do wish he'd look at the clock I gave him...
stancamden said
Jan 19, 2005
It sure would be nice to know what my name is
stancamden said
Jan 19, 2005
No-one should ever lose the fear of police cars, just because you are paranoid it does not mean that they are not out to get you. And they most certainly are.
Nic said
Jan 23, 2005
Funny you should say that Stan - about your name...
I have just spent the past week trying to find a Stanley (Barraclough?). My Grandmother and her brother were put into UK orphanages at the age of 2 and 5, I think... Am beginning to think he may have been part of the child migration scheme and ended up in either Canada or here in Aus... cos I can't find a trace of him.
have not had to deal with all 12 problems , but maybe a few different ones. I know at this point I my life I need to quit drinking work late so to easy to hide from family and friends. But not from my self . Think or know I am missing out on go things . Would luv to chat with anyone that could help. Thank you
Hi Chuckyd,
I have to cook tea in the midst of chatting - but if you are still around, fire away. I'm all ears and look forward to getting to know you.
My name is Nic. I'm an alcoholic that has been living in outback Australia for a year, so I no longer have access to formal face to face meetings. I am still in contact with many of my AA friends, who help me remember I am human and giving life my best shot, and check in here often to make sure I haven't forgotten who I am. I am approaching my... gawd... 7th year of sobriety - and never ever in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever be saying that!
I still can't find socks that match, spend ages in the bath, and still to this day react when I see a cop car... but all those things are usually followed by a laugh, because you can do all those things sober and no-one starts carrying on too much.
The farm I live on is called the Rainbows End. When I found it, I just knew I belonged here. I love the life I live today, and I only ever look back long enough to remind myself I'm not going backwards. I did some really dumb things, hurt a lot of people and lost everything while I was drinking - my self respect, jobs, family, marriage, a child, security, faith in everyone else and in me. If you are thinking of stopping drinking maybe you have been thinking of those kinds of things... adding up the cost, so to speak. Do you want to chat about that, maybe?
Step One is - We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives were unmanageable.
Am just going to throw some snags on for the kids - take your time and I will check in again soon.
All the best,
Nic
You too Phil!
Have been wandering about in my family tree tonight... tis a very curly tree too. It has become my latest thing - but am really enjoying it... and it keeps me off the streets, I guess... (or goat tracks as the case may be)
I have a line curled with adoptions, orphans, pretend marriages, as well as oodles of divorces. Leaves me feeling very grateful everytime I have a look at it.
Keep smiling Phil and you have a good day? I'm off to bed. The rooster has started at 3am... I do wish he'd look at the clock I gave him...
Funny you should say that Stan - about your name...
I have just spent the past week trying to find a Stanley (Barraclough?). My Grandmother and her brother were put into UK orphanages at the age of 2 and 5, I think... Am beginning to think he may have been part of the child migration scheme and ended up in either Canada or here in Aus... cos I can't find a trace of him.
How come you are lost and don't know your name?