Thank you all for your kind words and your support. I've decided that AA isn't for me...I feel pretty certain that I will be fine if I just use good judgement and self control. I know that probably sounds like a drunk who just wants to drink again but everyone is different and while some people must stop drinking entirely there are others who just need to keep it in check and drink more responsibly.
You people are incredibly strong, with AA you've found the strength within yourselves to beat alcohol. I am incredibly strong as well, my path is just a different one.
Good luck, I'm glad to have known you even if it was briefly.
wantneeda said
Sep 15, 2005
hey Tipsy,
you don't have to leave the board!!!!
we need you here
some don't feel AA is for them, each to their own, but we all need other people
hugs, Wendy
Doll said
Sep 15, 2005
I pray you're right Tipsy. Just in case you're not, there's NO SHAME in coming back .
Just a "thought" to leave with you...........
Crossing The River of Denial
"She finally realized that when she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it."
Big Book pp 328
Doll
Phil said
Sep 15, 2005
Sorry to see you go Tip. Really am. Good luck Bud!!
leejosepho said
Sep 15, 2005
TipsyMcStagger wrote: Thank you all for your kind words and your support. I've decided that AA isn't for me...I feel pretty certain that I will be fine if I just use good judgement and self control. I know that probably sounds like a drunk who just wants to drink again but everyone is different and while some people must stop drinking entirely there are others who just need to keep it in check and drink more responsibly. You people are incredibly strong, with AA you've found the strength within yourselves to beat alcohol. I am incredibly strong as well, my path is just a different one. Good luck, I'm glad to have known you even if it was briefly.
You and I had yet to meet, Tip, but you just might actually be on a right path at the moment ...
"We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. Try to drink and stop abruptly. Try it more than once. It will not take long for you to decide, if you are honest with yourself about it. It may be worth a bad case of jitters if you get a full knowledge of your condition" (Big Book, pages 31-32).
Rick said
Sep 16, 2005
All has been said tipsy, go try it your way. If u every need help don't hide.We will welcome u back with open arms
hey Tipsy,
you don't have to leave the board!!!!
we need you here
some don't feel AA is for them, each to their own, but we all need other people
hugs, Wendy
I pray you're right Tipsy. Just in case you're not, there's NO SHAME in coming back .
Just a "thought" to leave with you...........
Crossing The River of Denial
"She finally realized that when she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it."
Big Book pp 328
Doll
You and I had yet to meet, Tip, but you just might actually be on a right path at the moment ...
"We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. Try to drink and stop abruptly. Try it more than once. It will not take long for you to decide, if you are honest with yourself about it. It may be worth a bad case of jitters if you get a full knowledge of your condition" (Big Book, pages 31-32).
All has been said tipsy, go try it your way. If u every need help don't hide.We will welcome u back with open arms
Best of luck to you
only u know if u if your alky
Rick