If this doesn't get deleted it will be my 500th postings here at MIP.And what a great place!!From what one of you told me, I will be what you call an old-timer (here) with this post.And nothing could be further from the truth.I did, in part, get to 500 postings by posting some really cool readings I get, so sharing my E.S.&H may not up to par.Anyway, I have an idea of what an old-timer is and I've got a long way to go, if I even get there.I do have 4 years of sobriety (Grace of God) and I'm starting to understand what people mean when they say, "The more I learn the less I know".
So many people with different lengths of sobriety have helped me to stay sober.I go to a few meetings that tend to draw the desperate newcomers or retreads, as some here call themselves.I also try to stay active in study meetings, although I don't read aloud very well.But, my friends don't seem to mind.I can even laugh at myself about that some times.Good thing they all have their own books. I also have two meetings that I guess you could say are 11th Step meetings.My second Sponsor helped me understand how important it was to have a homegroup and to be a part of other meetings.There is not a meeting in this state I could go into and someone would at least recognize me. (in a good way for a change)
At the end of my drinking and before I got to AA, I had no one and no life, and it was my fault.I did and do have a husband, but alcohol took the place of everyone and everything for about 15 of our 21 years together.And I did drink alcoholically from the first drink at 8 years old.
My start into recovery was whole lot of AA meetings, the Steps and a lot of messages boards, and for that I will always be grateful.
Today, I have caring and loving friends, a new beginning, and a Higher Power.
I am a grateful recovering alcoholic, although I dont say it much in meetings, it tends to **** people off.
Mostly, I wanted to thank God and you for helping to keep me sober, One Day at A Time and One Post at A Time.
Congrats Jane. I love having you on here. I'm wondering if I should slow down my posting because it's starting to catch up to my day count. I guess I'm okay as long as I don't hit 500 before October 1st.
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Hello My Sober Friend!! I have loved watching the light turn on in you. So far, there is no bigger thrill for me. Post, post and post. You are passing it on and I'm taught that's what it's about. I always get something from and enjoy all your posts.
Congratties, Jane! Even if, like me, you did cheat ;) lol I'm only messing! I love the A.A. message & will pass it every which way I can :D I love how it keeps me Sober! Thanks for being here & keep on coming back, dear Lady! Danielle x
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it will be my 500th postings here at MIP.And what a great place!!From what one of you told me, I will be what you call an old-timer (here) with this post.And nothing could be further from the truth.I did, in part, get to 500 postings by posting some really cool readings I get, so sharing my E.S.&H may not up to par.Anyway, I have an idea of what an old-timer is and I've got a long way to go, if I even get there.I do have 4 years of sobriety (Grace of God) and I'm starting to understand what people mean when they say, "The more I learn the less I know".
Love ya!!