This is my first time doing anything like this and its a relief to realize that there are others that have feelings like I do. I hope this can be the beginning of a change for the better in my life because I know I have a problem with alcohol. I've never written or said that before. I have tried to quit many times on my own, but I realize now that I cannot do this by myself.
Faith, Welcome! Sounds like your in the right spot. AA is a program of attraction. We attract and get along with one another because we share a common experience and solution. Alcohol is cunning, baffling and powerful- without help it is to much for us.. Keep coming back and help us stay sober. Enjoy your journey.
Welcome, I too tried to give it up on my own, no luck I'm afraid, could not even do a week, am going to meetings now and have a sponsor, it was all needed,
Welcome to MIP, Renee. It sounds like you're in the right place.
A.A. has helped me to stop drinking & live a better life 1Day@aTime. I couldn't do this on my own either. I realised I was powerless over alcohol & that my life had become unmanageable.. Step 1 of this program. I then came to believe that a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity (i.e. wholeness of mind: faith/doubt/making the same mistakes) This being A.A., the fellowship, sponsorship, meetings for me a beginning in Step 2. I kept coming back & I made a decision to trust what was on offer here & to do whatever it took to stay sober.. Step 3, etc.
You will work through your own experiences, identifying with others & growing in your own process. I have been loved until I was able to love myself & being here is a pleasure for me. A debt of gratitude also. It's good to meet you. You've done a brave thing reaching out & with determination your life will get better. You're no longer alone & do not have to be. Admitting I had a problem was such a beautiful though painful beginning for me but it is how we start to live free again. Keep coming back :) Danielle x
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Great to have you here. Know that you are among friends who all help each other stay sober one day at a time. In my experience it's harder to get sober than it is to stay sober, but so very worth it. Keep coming back, going to meetings, and work the steps. I wish you well and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Brian
Aloha Faith...welcome to the board also and if you're anything like that name you already have one of the tools necessary to recover from the problem. AA is a 12 step spiritually based program and the first step, "Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanagable" seems to be what you just have done here. You might want to go listen to step 2 in a open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. It will sound like this, "Came to believe that a power greater than ourself could restore us to sanity." There's more. Keep coming back for more support. (((((hugs)))))
Thanks everyone for the support....im on day 3 and im happy i chose to come here cuz it is already giving me strength. I will keep coming back! In the meantime I will keep looking for positive things to fill my days and keep me busy. This weekend is gonna be tough, but I already have a few things lined up to do and Im gonna log on Saturday at 800 for the online meeting.
Congratulations Faith on finding your way here. The scariest thing for me to do was to walk into an "live" AA meeting, it was also the thing that has kept m sober. It was not scary like I thought it would be and I sat and listened for a long time. It is what recharges me and keeps me focused now. Google AA meeting for you area if you do not have a meeting schedule and get to one if you haven't. Good luck and congratulations again, this life is way better than I ever imagined.
