Hello, I am new to the board. Just past one year actually today is 13 months. I had a long drinking career, but finally found the help that I needed to get sober. I am a member of a small but very good group that has great structure. Just looking for some more AA buddies.
Hey Dale, welcome to the board. We have a bunch of members in their first year. Can you tell us about how you got sober, as in frequency of meetings, sponsor, steps etc...
Thanks all. I attend three meetings a week Tue, Wed and Sat. I also take a meeting to the BHC in town. We also have duties in the group of which I am the greeter for this quarter. I have a good sponsor he is not to strict but took me through the steps well. I have not had the opportunity to sponsor anyone yet. Our group is active in the quarterly meetings, we are hosting this quarter on Sunday. As of now all is well. I am lucky enough that my wife put up with my crap till I finally got sober.
So, how do you guys pull this off? I'll spare you a long story but I drink every night for at least 5 hours, my wife and I are separated, I'm hung over and not functioning well at work a couple days a week and...I can't imagine not drinking. I enjoy it. A lot.
Hello Dale and Welcome to the board, almost 11 days late. No you, me. Glad you're here!! Sounds like things are going well for you - Keep up the good Works!!
Welcome to MIP, Dale. Well done in getting your own thread started. I hope you'll return & share more of your wonderful ESH. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better :)
Welcome to MIP, Matt. Is yours a casual interest or an unconscious desire? I hope you're well today, Danielle x
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Glad you're here!! Sounds like things are going well for you - Keep up the good Works!!