well I hate how right it always is. It's like some jerk followed me around listening to exactly what goes on in my head and watching all the bad, stupid things that I do and wrote it all down.
I'm doing pretty good if any of you are interested. Feeling better everyday...making sure I get to meetings, keeping my mouth shut, listening, refraining from letting myself think thoughts like "wow, these people are freakin crazy"...seeing the similarities rather then the differences, etc.
Yeah, Tips, reading the BB isnt always so wonderful. I mean, Harry Potter doesnt make me aware of my character flaws and then give me a guide line to folow. Once I know something, tis pretty hard to ignore it. You keep hanging in there, and know we're always here. We can always throw those books at eachother when they nail us, right? LOL, Chris
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"Never argue with an idiot... They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience..."
Glad you're getting to meetings and listening for the similarities. It took this alkie a little while to start doing that and it was a tough ride. Yup, I hated the Big Book too as it knew me better than I was comfortable with. But, it's a lot better these days.
Take care,
Carol
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
Great to c u. I learned from AA and the big book i was a alcoholic!!!!!!!!!! Didnt think so when i first started, I was just tring to keep everyone off my butt. Take Care, Wagon
hmmmmmm..... i always liked it, the no stone unturned impressed the hell out of me, made me feel safe and in the right place.........but i'm starting to read it again maybe i will grow to hate it.
TM, you're in good company. I'm more of a 12 & 12 guy myself. more meat less potatoes. Sometimes you can laugh, other times it hurts. I too am a garden variety drunk. The good news? I don't have to wonder IF i'm an alcoholic like some of the lite weights with less history or character defects...I'm the real deal. I've got an allergy and I can't drink no matter what. I've also come to find out that I had a few other labels that come after that one, and I deal with it the same way AA taught me....one day at a time.
More good news, after a being sober awhile, I also have quite a few positive labels now, good father, good son, good husband, good friend.... Stick around it keeps getting better
I think it's great that this guy is finally getting it and starting to understand the Big Book and How it Works! Thanks Dean..I already knew that you don't like the Big Book...But thanks for reminding me.
