Use this thread to post your sobriety date and any other related stuff like where you got sober, and what group if you like. I got this idea from the NA board, which has 3 pages of replies, most of which are less than a year.
Mine is July 25th, 1989. I got sober at the Unity Club in Falls Church, Va.
-- Edited by StPeteDean on Monday 20th of April 2009 08:43:53 AM
Sobrietyspell said
Apr 19, 2009
Sobriety Date ~ 1st October 2006 ~ H/G: Step Meeting 12pm Weds @ Mildmay House, Blackburn Place, Liverpool, U.K.
-- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Sunday 19th of July 2009 07:41:32 PM
MDC said
Apr 20, 2009
March 1, 2009. At home, waking up from a BAD night, knowing that I've probally lost my family to alcohol. It's still new for me. I only regret, I didn't get sober sooner.
Things have improved so much in the last month and a half. Better things to come!
busboy41 said
Apr 21, 2009
Hi I'm an alcoholic and my name is eddie. My sober date is oct. 8 1996. My home grp. Is Old Park Slope Caton in Brooklyn,NY.
bikerbill said
Apr 21, 2009
18th October 2006, Gawber 7:30 p.m. was my first meeting - that's near Barnsley, in England. I like to get to Tuesday Nights at Athersley, wednesdays at gawber, Fridays at penistone (Home group) and Saturdays at Barnsley central. I travel a fair bit and have always managed to find a meeting, often within walking distance of the hotel. Had a great meeting last week in Greenock
Doll said
Apr 21, 2009
Sobriety date: 9/22/07
Aiken Central Group,
123 Linden St.
Aiken, S.C.
Jane05 said
Apr 21, 2009
D.O.S. 2-18-05
By the Grace of God
Tina said
Apr 22, 2009
D.O.S . July 14th Monday 2003
First Meeting attended was the following monday at Hanover St James group, I since changed groups
Now belong to The Durham Saturday nite Group
jeannie said
Apr 22, 2009
Date on Sobriety is August 27 2005
Happy member of Durham Saturday Night Group - in Ontario,Canada
Later Jeannie
Dave Harm said
Apr 22, 2009
I recognize a couple of dates. First is 1/16/86 is when I admitted to being an alcoholic. This admittance helped keep me sober till July of 1992. Then I decided I needed to do more research.
After two years of intensive study I came to accept that I was an alcoholic. By the grace of God I've been sober since 9/4/94. God willing, my research days are over...
pinkchip said
Apr 25, 2009
10/1/08 I found my way into AA. Thank God. I admitted and accepted I was an alcoholic fully and said so in that first meeting. 207 days later, a day at a time, still a newcomer, still sober, and it has been a hell of a journey so far, but a great one. Glad to be sober today. Bless all of you guys (and gals).
Mark, Ft. Lauderdale
Sacrifice said
Apr 25, 2009
Date of sobriety for me- 01/15/2008
Finally I got the help I needed! I love my life now!
I was tired of being tired of being.....................
-- Edited by Sacrifice on Saturday 25th of April 2009 09:26:02 PM
Jerry F said
Apr 26, 2009
Feb 8, 1979 stopped drinking entered Al-Anon Clovis Ca. Alcohol Recovery Center left...continued not to drink and returned crazier then before to the Monday Night College Church of Christ Al-Anon Family Groups. Attended college so that the Education System of California could prove the recovery people wrong and had it prove the opposite. Counseled in the the ARC for alcohol and substance abuse and addiction for adolescents, adults, families and much more and then met the instrument of my HP (a younger drunk) that finally led me to my own assessment and my first for real AA meeting, the Friday Night AA/Al-Anon Family Meeting in Fresno CA. I was blessed with no return to drinking for 9 years before attending AA. My assessment included 3 toxic shock events covered up by a lot of denial. My home group is the Sunday meeting of AA at the Bay just 4 miles outside of Hilo on the Big Island. I am the only remaining founder of that meeting from 1994. I hang around relapsers to reduce the propability of that happening to me also.
Of course my most frequent emotion is gratitude.
Rob84 said
Apr 30, 2009
My name is Rob, D.O.S. 10-2-84. 1st homegroup was Bedford Friday late-night in the Cleveland/Akron suburbs.
Current homegroup for the past 9 years is Kennesaw Cornerstone group 8 pm on weds. Kennesaw GA
I Thank God everyday for his grace and all the people in the rooms and on this board that help me stay sober!
eastcoastscott said
May 1, 2009
Sobriety date: Nov 11, 1994
Started researching again in 2007
New sobriety date: July 2008
kkotz401 said
May 3, 2009
Mine is Dec. 14 2008, with a relapse in Feb. 2009
toni baloney said
May 3, 2009
ONLY by the GRACE of GOD...........
September 12, 1990, in Seattle, Washington. Did a lot of moving about that time (marriage stuff) and now have settled in my place of Origin State, Sunny California.
for the last 11 years.
have to say, I love this thread. Thanks Dean for thinking of it.
Toni Baloney
-- Edited by toni baloney on Sunday 3rd of May 2009 09:33:56 AM
natshen said
May 6, 2009
hi my sobriety date is
10-22-06
4th dimension clubhouse hollywood florida 9am
OHAAT said
May 8, 2009
Sobriety date, January 9, 2009. Got sober at Carry the Message in Flower Mound, Texas
jonijoni1 said
May 8, 2009
Got into AA in June 1996 in Akron, Ohio. (AA Founder's Day was my third meeting!!!!!!)
Been sober now since 11/14/2007. Been grateful for about 6 years. Been SANE for about an hour now.
:o)
dale63 said
May 9, 2009
Hello, My name is Dale and Iam an alcoholic. Been sober since April 10,2008. Texoma Fox Hall is my home group, in Sherman,Tx.
Jason J said
May 13, 2009
August 13, 2008. I got sober along the McKenzie river in Oregon. I went for almost 20 years not being able to fathom not drinking every day, now I can't imagine living like that again.
Chuck75 said
May 17, 2009
Sober since my first meeting in Chula Vista, CA on 5/21/75. I felt at home in AA meetings in a way that I had never felt at home anywhere else . . . ever. I didn't want to lose that feeling so I did everything they suggested I do in order not to ever want to leave. Love and Blessings - Chuck
cramcj01 said
May 17, 2009
Sobriety date ~ 09/11/08, as an in-patient at the Bowen Center, Warsaw, Indiana.
-- Edited by cramcj01 on Sunday 17th of May 2009 09:30:18 PM
Nick H said
May 18, 2009
My name is Nick and im an alcoholic.... I came to on the floor of dallas county jail...my d.o.s. is july 18th 2008... my home group is the freedom group in Dallas Texas
StPeteDean said
May 18, 2009
welcome to all of our newcomers (to the board). Please make an introductory thread to get a proper welcome for our regulars. Keep coming back, we need your help to stay sober.
Dean
-- Edited by StPeteDean on Monday 18th of May 2009 11:44:20 AM
mindtraveler said
May 19, 2009
hi my name is diane, and my sobriety date is january 1st 2009. my support is in albany, ny. the A-frame. peace....
katinaz said
May 27, 2009
Hi everyone.........My name is Kat and i got sober at the Mesa, AZ AA office, noon meeting. My current home group is Noners, Flagstaff, AZ. My sobriety B'day is 3/2/88.
StPeteDean said
May 28, 2009
Welcome Katinaz and other new comers here. Kat I hope that we'll be seeing your posts on our board. We need more old timers lol.
Dodsworth said
May 31, 2009
First got sober July 1, 2008
Went back out September 7, 2008
Got sober again Feb. 10, 2009
(Campus Group, Bloomington IN)
sabby said
Jun 2, 2009
10th May, 2009... one day at a time and long may it continue!
Dodsworth said
Jun 2, 2009
23 days?! Well done!! That is awesome sabby.
jj said
Jun 3, 2009
hi, my name is sheila and i am an alcoholic.
my sobriety date is January 8th, 2009. there is no peace for me 'out there' but my HP calms my heart and fears, tears and anger so much more wonderfully than pickle juice. ;)
phantom said
Jun 10, 2009
January 15th 2009, man i'm glad I decided to be sober
StPeteDean said
Jun 10, 2009
Hello Phantom and welcome to the board. Please take the time and post an introductory thread so that you can receive a proper welcome from the regulars.
Dean
Matt Hook said
Jun 11, 2009
January 03, 2008 --> Realizing where I was, spiritually, and knowing that there had to be a better way of life. I was looking for a way out and I believe that I've found it in AA!
"We do not regret the past, nor do we wish to shut the door on it."
FlyingSquirrel said
Jun 18, 2009
2/16/09.
-- Edited by FlyingSquirrel on Thursday 18th of June 2009 01:59:33 AM
-- Edited by FlyingSquirrel on Thursday 18th of June 2009 11:08:19 PM
angelov8 said
Jun 20, 2009
Day one 5/31/09. Day two here with MIP, on 6/01/09. Day six with Common Spirit in the state of Washington.
In the presence of hope, gratitude and faith I will be here, and there, in the days to come.
-- Edited by angelov8 on Saturday 20th of June 2009 01:41:56 AM
karen said
Jun 22, 2009
My name is Karen and my new sobriety date is June 21, 2009.
I'm in Boerne Texas and will be attending a meeting tonight.
My home group used to be the 2210 noon group at Kerrville Texas and I'd sure love to go home!
AndyAlkie said
Jun 23, 2009
My AA B-Day is July 19, 2007
Sober from Alcohol and Cocaine
Home Groups are Jim's Restaurant American Fork Utah 8pm Sunday and Monday Nights.
Simple said
Jun 25, 2009
My sobriety date is March 14, 1985. I got sober in Cincinnati at Oak Street clubhouse, Young People's meetings and some others. I went to the World Conference for AA's 50th Anniversary when I was just 3 months sober and 17 years old. CRAZY and I would recommend it to everyone. I just recently decided to make a sunday night women's meeting that I recently found my homegroup.
Ebbie said
Jun 29, 2009
my AA birthday is May 5, 1995
FlyingSquirrel said
Jun 30, 2009
Make that 4/11/09, the first day I attended an AA meeting. I'm not counting the dry time from 2/16/09 to 4/11/09, that's time I was sober but doesn't feel like that day was my birthday.
BLUESMAN said
Jul 4, 2009
D.O.S -1-04-93 Home Group - Starr Street Bigbook Study -Crockett Calif Home Group now - Cobb Mt Bigbook Study - Cobb Mt , Calif
jodylynn010 said
Jul 14, 2009
my AA birthday is 8/27/05. i got sober at the biscayne room in Athens, Ga. many years of destruction "have been repaired in four."
SoberSteve said
Jul 14, 2009
Date of Sobriety: July 11th 2009
Place: Salem Oregon Buckley Detox Center
Reason: Alcohol was ruining my life, I lived to basically drink. Even though its only been a bit over 100 hours since my last drink I truly feel like a new man and that the Higher Power has given me a second chance at life! I will Practice every day to be sober! 24 HOURS!
FlyingSquirrel said
Jul 15, 2009
I'm too wishy-washy. I'm just gonna stick with 2/16 because too many people get confused and I should just keep it simple. I'll be 5 months sober tomorrow, that statement is as true as I believe it can be (to myself and to the world), end of story.
KLT said
Jul 18, 2009
December 3rd 2007 at Greenfield Church, Urmston, manchester England.
RikV said
Jul 27, 2009
April 25, 1995, Joy for Living group, Aruba, we are Miracles.
joelo said
Jul 27, 2009
June 4, 2009
carlasober said
Jul 28, 2009
Hi, my name is Carla and i am a alcoholic. My sobriety birthday is August 13, 1996.
Reffner said
Aug 1, 2009
I got sober April 4, 2009, and loving every day of it!
leejosepho said
Aug 2, 2009
Could not control my drinking once I got started
Could not remain sober after I had again stopped
Tried to not drink one-day-at-a-time
Could not stay sober
Could not control my drinking after getting started again
Finally hit my bottom on 09/27/81
Had myself locked up to keep from drinking
First A.A. meeting in 10/81
Spent a *lot* of time "in the Fellowship"
Ended up drinking again on 12/31/81
Spent a *lot* of time "in the Fellowship"
Ended up drinking again
Spent a *lot* of time "in the Fellowship"
Finally had my last on 10/22/82
Spent a *lot* of time "in the Fellowship"
Did not know why I drank
Spent a *lot* of time "in the Fellowship"
Did not know what to do
Charlie&Joe 12th-Stepped me via tape
Found a sponsor who knew how to take the Steps
Took the Steps and began "in recovery"
Now living "in the program" since mid-'80s
Loving it!
Rainspa said
Aug 3, 2009
April 28th, 1986. Miracle Hall, Auburn, WA
flumpy said
Aug 16, 2009
April 27th 2009.
Hopefuly my last.xx
LoveAlways said
Aug 16, 2009
January 30, 2009. It took me 6 years to understand powerless and insanity!!!
homer said
Aug 16, 2009
My AA birthday is Jan. 7, 1999. My home group is Camden, Tn.
LinaJo76 said
Aug 29, 2009
Hi, I'm Leana Jo H. and I'm an alcoholic/binge drinker....My sobriety date is August 16, 2009...I got sober in Prescott Valley, Az. (at the Wednesday Nooner's Group).
-- Edited by LinaJo76 on Saturday 29th of August 2009 07:16:42 AM
Candiecan said
Aug 29, 2009
Hi, I'm Candie and I'm a recovery addict:
My AA birthday is Nov. 10, 1983
mstrmsn66 said
Aug 31, 2009
Hi, My name is Scott, or Scotty. All of my friends call me Scotty, so you can too !
D.O.S. 03/23/08 My home group is the Little Current Group, St. Bernard's Parish Hall, Little Current, Ontario. Wednesday's 8:00 p.m. Saturday's 8:00 p.m.
misterjim said
Sep 3, 2009
Your notes in this forum sound like the kind of group I've been looking for. I carried on a fight to remain drunk and drugged for a long time. My Higher Power waited and waited and waited until I was - truly - at the edge. I had a simple choice - live or die NOW - and at the moment I realized this choice was perhaps the last decision I would ever make, I chose (I think) to give up. Sobriety was a miracle that happened in my head and my heart and my soul - all at once, and with no doubt whatever that I was "safely home." It's now been 28 years since that moment, and my wife (yep - also in recovery!) and I have made an unbelievable adventure out of our broken lives. I am grateful to you all, and all the others who wander into a recovery program of ANY kind. You have shown me what I was, what happened, and what I am now. I'll be back!
Jim L - 6/27/81
StPeteDean said
Sep 6, 2009
Thanks for joining Misterjim. I look forward to you sharing your experience, strength, and hope with us.
Dean
Just Toni said
Sep 9, 2009
ONLY by the GRACE of GOD...........
Began my AA Recovery September 12, 1990, in Seattle, Washington. Did a lot of moving about that time (marriage stuff) and settled back in my Home State of Sunny California, for the last 17years.
Live each day with a very Grateful Heart and love being a Sober Person, just one day at a time.
I love this thread. Thanks Dean for thinking of it.
Just Toni........aka: Toni Baloney
-- Edited by Just Toni on Wednesday 9th of September 2009 06:18:37 PM
misterjim said
Sep 11, 2009
Is it enough to say I've been sober all day today? If yes, I have! If no, try 6/27/1981.
StPeteDean said
Sep 12, 2009
Yes I saw your d.o.s. in your profile, well done. We can use more oldtimers in here to help us with the newcomers. We've been getting about 1 or 2 a day lately. Please help us to stay sober Mr. Jim.
magicangelz said
Sep 19, 2009
hello everyone...my name is Lori, i'm an alcoholic...my sobriety date is 8/17/09...yep, i'm a newbie...but not new to AA...my first meeting was in 1985...stayed sober for 18 months...i don't just 'slip', i fall down and go boom...but through the grace of my higher power...and some wonderful friends...i'm back...and i'm grateful to be here...thank you for being here too...
braggheim said
Sep 28, 2009
Today is September 28th 2009 and it will be my official DOS. I have had several periods of not drinking in the past, but somehow I keep going down the wrong road. I blacked out on Saturday night and decided after an entire day trying to recover Sunday that I had not taken this fight seriously. I look forward to putting many many sober days behind me and making some new friends along the way!
Aquaman said
Sep 30, 2009
DOS is 7/5/09
Home group is Decorah, Iowa Noon Group 5x/wk
No others...yet.
soberjulie said
Oct 10, 2009
Mine's Feb. 28, 2008
Bob K said
Oct 11, 2009
My sobriety date is December 5, 1988. My home group is Boothill AA in Dodge City, Kansas.
Larry_H said
Oct 11, 2009
By the Grace of God and AA I have not found it necessary to have a drink since July 12, 1976
I went to AA while staioned with the US Navy in Honolulu, Hawaii and having escaped from Active Alcoholisim I never went back for my hat.
My sponsor said slips were optional and I did not have to have one. He was right!!
StPeteDean said
Oct 11, 2009
Hello and welcome to the board Avril, Julie, Bob, and Larry.
Dean
ljc said
Oct 12, 2009
dos. 11-19-04
Home group is the 'back to the book' bb meeting on fridays at 10am.
StPeteDean said
Oct 13, 2009
Hello Ljc, and welcome to the board, looks like you have a big anniversary coming up next month.
StPeteDean said
Oct 13, 2009
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My first birthday in AA July 7th 1986 Now my birthday is 2000. I picked July 7th cuz I can't remember exact date in 2000. It is important to me to post original date because I have never stopped recovery and the memories of learning a new way to live and having a relationship with my sweet higher power ; I do honor the significance of abstenence- Mental Health isn't possible without it.
__________________ be peace
shotgunmike said
Oct 19, 2009
had my last drink october' my sober date is october 12th 1980' nj
SUSIE said
Oct 20, 2009
Jan. 29, 2008
Thank God for getting me where I needed to be even tho I didn't know it!!
Home Group
Lunch bunch
Flint, mi
Susie
michaelchef1 said
Oct 20, 2009
Hi I'm Michael my sobriety date is july 12 2005. I got sober in Akron. God knew where I needed to end up it was a long road from Illinois to Washington DC to Ohio finally in the hospital in Akron. It was uh interesting.
JimC said
Oct 21, 2009
Hi everybody, I'm new to this site also. I sobered up in Carmichael Ca on 3/16/1988
StPeteDean said
Oct 21, 2009
Hello Michael, Susie, Michael, and Jim and welcome to the board. That's 55 years between the four of you! Please stick around and help us to stay sober. Make an introductory thread so that you can each get a proper welcoming.
Dean
kld47 said
Oct 21, 2009
Hi All
My AA Birthday is June 29, 2002. I went to the Alano Club Kalamazoo MI.
My Main Home Group is West Oshtemo Group, Oshtemo MI, Have another which is Focus On the Solution Downtown Kalamazoo MI.
Now have 7 years.
Givenupthedevil said
Oct 24, 2009
D.O.S
10/18/09.
And tempted and not giving in!
By the grace of god.
southernbell6 said
Oct 25, 2009
hi I am new on this site ,I am so happy that I found it.....my sober date is Feb5,2007 the place,I went to and now is my home group is in No.Arlington NJ Soooooooooooooooo! Blessed to be here,Diana...
RagnarokNO09 said
Oct 28, 2009
10-22-09, almost a week... neat-o........
cocoa said
Oct 31, 2009
Jan. 02, 1987 Des D.
Kim Mc said
Nov 1, 2009
My name is Kim and my sobriety date is May 3, 2008. I got sober in Tucson, Arizona, but moved back to New Jersey.
steve k said
Nov 1, 2009
hi all, My name is Steve my last drink was last night. coming off a 10 day beng. before that I was dry for months and without meetings. going tonight @ 7pm,a lot of anxiety right now. my head calling me a looser and i just want to hide. Ive already called a guy and am meeting him there.its not my first time. Ive spent the last couple hours reading the post in here.they've helped,thanks
michaelchef1 said
Nov 1, 2009
Thats a great tag line. Sometimes I wish I didn't get what I've asked for though.
StPeteDean said
Nov 4, 2009
Hello and big welcome to Kid47, GivingUpTheDevil, Southernbell6, Jasperkent, RagnorokO09, Cocoa, SteveK,
and Michaelchef ! Please start a new thread, to introduce yourself (if you haven't already) so that you can get a proper welcoming from the rest of the board. And Stick around and help us to stay sober.
Dean
jrzboy said
Nov 9, 2009
Sober date of 08/01/07
Avril G said
Nov 15, 2009
I could have sworn I had posted mine here, but can't find it, so here it is
July 11th 1990
First Meeting was at Moorland Avenue Monday night step meeting Barnsley, South Yorkshire England. I did this meeting as my first ever meeting 7 years previously, and 'occasionally dropped in' to various meetings just to et them know how I was (which was usually pissed)
jasperkent said
Nov 18, 2009
After much consideration, I am amending my sobriety date to 09/10/09. That was the day I left jail and went into treatment. Since rehab was my idea and I stayed voluntarily, I believe the time in there counts.
Thank you all for being here.
Thanks, Dean!
Stephanie14 said
Nov 26, 2009
My D.O.S. 03/01/09 :o)
Mike B. said
Dec 1, 2009
March 30, 2008. My home groups are the Nottingham Original Group and the Lee Discussion Group. Both are in NH.
leeu said
Dec 4, 2009
Sobriety date April 6, 1983. Got sober in Richmond, VA. & live in NH
Hbg123 said
Dec 5, 2009
my name is erin, alcoholic. November 24, 2009. 11 days sober for me.
i've talked with a friend's father who i've known was in recovery all these years, went to a meeting with him. he gave me the big book to read. i went to another meeting, thursday, on my own.
reading your date of sobriety posts, once again reminds me that meetings are necessary and helpful and fulfilling. i'm hoping to find something online to supplement. i'd really like to have gone to a meeting tonight.
trudger164 said
Dec 8, 2009
My name is Neil and I am an Alcoholic. I had ad my last drink 3/03/1999 and got sober in meetings in Escanaba, Gladstone, and Marquette Michigan. No sponsor then but lots of meetings and great folks that sincerely wanted to help. Meetings, using the tools, a sponsor and sponsoring, the fellowship, and living each day in Step 11 have worked for me so far.
Dickson said
Dec 9, 2009
My sign in is my name. D.O.S. December 10, 1989. Also my real birthday, therapist thought it a great idea although I gave up two and a half months to get it. Didn't go out, just couldn't recall the actual date I came off the marijuana maintenance program. My home group is where ever I show up. Living in Bristol, Ct.. You can almost always find me at the Bristol Recovery Club.
mikef said
Dec 9, 2009
Hello Everyone! My name MikeF. clean/sober date december 2nd 1984,just celebrated 25 years free and clean of all mind altering mood changing substances,only by the grace and mercy of my HP (of whom I choose to call God)It is an unbelieveable journey!!!
unkabud said
Dec 17, 2009
Got sober in New Orleans, La now live in Tennessee & belong to the Gladeville Gratitude Group. Merry Christmas to all.
I got this idea from the NA board, which has 3 pages of replies, most of which are less than a year.
Mine is July 25th, 1989. I got sober at the Unity Club in Falls Church, Va.
-- Edited by StPeteDean on Monday 20th of April 2009 08:43:53 AM
-- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Sunday 19th of July 2009 07:41:32 PM
I like to get to Tuesday Nights at Athersley, wednesdays at gawber, Fridays at penistone (Home group) and Saturdays at Barnsley central. I travel a fair bit and have always managed to find a meeting, often within walking distance of the hotel. Had a great meeting last week in Greenock
By the Grace of God
D.O.S . July 14th Monday 2003
First Meeting attended was the following monday at Hanover St James group, I since changed groups
Now belong to The Durham Saturday nite Group
After two years of intensive study I came to accept that I was an alcoholic. By the grace of God I've been sober since 9/4/94. God willing, my research days are over...
Mark,
Ft. Lauderdale
Finally I got the help I needed! I love my life now!
I was tired of being tired of being.....................
-- Edited by Sacrifice on Saturday 25th of April 2009 09:26:02 PM
left...continued not to drink and returned crazier then before to the Monday Night
College Church of Christ Al-Anon Family Groups. Attended college so that the
Education System of California could prove the recovery people wrong and had it
prove the opposite. Counseled in the the ARC for alcohol and substance abuse
and addiction for adolescents, adults, families and much more and then met the
instrument of my HP (a younger drunk) that finally led me to my own assessment
and my first for real AA meeting, the Friday Night AA/Al-Anon Family Meeting in
Fresno CA. I was blessed with no return to drinking for 9 years before attending
AA. My assessment included 3 toxic shock events covered up by a lot of denial.
My home group is the Sunday meeting of AA at the Bay just 4 miles outside of Hilo
on the Big Island. I am the only remaining founder of that meeting from 1994.
I hang around relapsers to reduce the propability of that happening to me also.
Of course my most frequent emotion is gratitude.
-- Edited by toni baloney on Sunday 3rd of May 2009 09:33:56 AM
My name is Dale and Iam an alcoholic. Been sober since April 10,2008. Texoma Fox Hall is my home group, in Sherman,Tx.
-- Edited by cramcj01 on Sunday 17th of May 2009 09:30:18 PM
Dean
-- Edited by StPeteDean on Monday 18th of May 2009 11:44:20 AM
my support is in albany, ny. the A-frame.
peace....
"We do not regret the past, nor do we wish to shut the door on it."
-- Edited by FlyingSquirrel on Thursday 18th of June 2009 01:59:33 AM
-- Edited by FlyingSquirrel on Thursday 18th of June 2009 11:08:19 PM
In the presence of hope, gratitude and faith I will be here, and there, in the days to come.
-- Edited by angelov8 on Saturday 20th of June 2009 01:41:56 AM
My AA B-Day is July 19, 2007
Sober from Alcohol and Cocaine
Home Groups are Jim's Restaurant American Fork Utah 8pm Sunday and Monday Nights.
D.O.S -1-04-93
Home Group - Starr Street Bigbook Study -Crockett Calif
Home Group now - Cobb Mt Bigbook Study - Cobb Mt , Calif
my AA birthday is 8/27/05. i got sober at the biscayne room in Athens, Ga. many years of destruction "have been repaired in four."
-- Edited by LinaJo76 on Saturday 29th of August 2009 07:16:42 AM
My AA birthday is Nov. 10, 1983
D.O.S. 03/23/08 My home group is the Little Current Group, St. Bernard's Parish Hall, Little Current, Ontario. Wednesday's 8:00 p.m. Saturday's 8:00 p.m.
Your notes in this forum sound like the kind of group I've been looking for. I carried on a fight to remain drunk and drugged for a long time. My Higher Power waited and waited and waited until I was - truly - at the edge. I had a simple choice - live or die NOW - and at the moment I realized this choice was perhaps the last decision I would ever make, I chose (I think) to give up. Sobriety was a miracle that happened in my head and my heart and my soul - all at once, and with no doubt whatever that I was "safely home." It's now been 28 years since that moment, and my wife (yep - also in recovery!) and I have made an unbelievable adventure out of our broken lives. I am grateful to you all, and all the others who wander into a recovery program of ANY kind. You have shown me what I was, what happened, and what I am now. I'll be back!
Jim L - 6/27/81
Began my AA Recovery September 12, 1990, in Seattle, Washington. Did a lot of moving about that time (marriage stuff) and settled back in my Home State of Sunny California, for the last 17years.
Live each day with a very Grateful Heart and love being a Sober Person, just one day at a time.
I love this thread. Thanks Dean for thinking of it.
Just Toni........aka: Toni Baloney
-- Edited by Just Toni on Wednesday 9th of September 2009 06:18:37 PM
Today is September 28th 2009 and it will be my official DOS. I have had several periods of not drinking in the past, but somehow I keep going down the wrong road. I blacked out on Saturday night and decided after an entire day trying to recover Sunday that I had not taken this fight seriously. I look forward to putting many many sober days behind me and making some new friends along the way!
I went to AA while staioned with the US Navy in Honolulu, Hawaii and having escaped from Active Alcoholisim I never went back for my hat.
My sponsor said slips were optional and I did not have to have one. He was right!!
My first birthday in AA July 7th 1986
Now my birthday is 2000. I picked July 7th cuz I can't remember exact date in 2000.
It is important to me to post original date because I have never stopped recovery and the memories of learning a new way to live and having a relationship with my sweet higher power ; I do honor the significance of abstenence- Mental Health isn't possible without it.
be peace
I found it.....my sober date is Feb5,2007
the place,I went to and now is my home group
is in No.Arlington NJ
Soooooooooooooooo! Blessed to be here,Diana...
July 11th 1990
First Meeting was at Moorland Avenue Monday night step meeting Barnsley, South Yorkshire England. I did this meeting as my first ever meeting 7 years previously, and 'occasionally dropped in' to various meetings just to et them know how I was (which was usually pissed)
Thank you all for being here.
Thanks, Dean!
Sobriety date
April 6, 1983. Got sober in Richmond, VA. & live in NH
i've talked with a friend's father who i've known was in recovery all these years, went to a meeting with him. he gave me the big book to read. i went to another meeting, thursday, on my own.
reading your date of sobriety posts, once again reminds me that meetings are necessary and helpful and fulfilling. i'm hoping to find something online to supplement. i'd really like to have gone to a meeting tonight.
Got sober in New Orleans, La now live in Tennessee & belong to the Gladeville Gratitude Group.
Merry Christmas to all.