Day One for Me

MAL · Veteran Member

Day One for Me

jonijoni1 · MIP Old Timer

Yes, MAL, you WILL win this battle. I recently picked up and used over a 2 week span after 30 months sobriety because I stopped "wanting this more than anything", and my inaction in the program of AA was evidence of that. I had been sober several times for multiple years and this is the thing that has bitten me in the butt every time. WE can do this, because I have learned that I just can't do it on my own.

So grateful that you are here to join us again on this journey, with the realization that the ONLY way to survive is to stay in the ship. I know I want to stay too.

Bless you and give yourself a big warm hug for me today. And give me one back, because I need one too!!

Toad · Senior Member

Hi ,
Hugs to both of you.
Practice means actively doing something over and over.
So we practice the Program. Nobody is keeping score.
Toad

turninggrey · MIP Old Timer

Been there, done that, threw away the t shirt!

Larry_H · MIP Old Timer

MAL wrote:

My sponser said I have to want this more than anything else. I'm ready - sick to death of letting myself listen to the bad wolf voice. I want back on the path. I will WIN this battle. MAL

Welcome back,

Having a sponsor is a beginning.

Having a good sponsor and being willing to follow your sponsor's suggestions whether you agree or not -- is the key to sobriety.

You said "I will WIN this battle"

My experience is that I never won a battle, but WE did.

Larry,
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Learning is not compulsory... neither is survival.
-- W. Edwards Deming

Jerry F · MIP Old Timer

Aloha MAL...you are not alone and I am in support...; a hand, a shoulder,
some experience...whatever that might help. Just add me to this family of
supporters. "When anyone anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand
of AA to always be there and for that I am responsible." Come help us
stay sober. smile

ljc · MIP Old Timer

(((((((((((( Mal ))))))))))))

Sounds like you have a good sponsor.

One day at a time We stay away from that first drink.

We pray, work the steps, keep our side of the street clean and help others.

Its not always easy, but it sure beats drinking , or dying.

What are you willing to do to not take that first drink ??

mikef · MIP Old Timer

In support Mal! 'WE is the way to go...... smile

MAL · Veteran Member

Thanks, thanks, and thanks again for the support. I didn't make it through today but with the grace of my higher power and the "WE" that is here on this board I'll do it tomorrow.
Maybe I need to just remove the "I'll." I can't do it - as you've said, but "we" can. Damn, this time I'm clawing my way back.

kkotz401 · Senior Member

Good for you! A desire to stop drinking is key to you sobriety.

kkotz401 · Senior Member

Good for you. A desire to stop drinking is key to your success.

itsmichael · Veteran Member

Welcome, MAL. We do this together... without help, it is too much for us.

Don't drink just for today. Ask for help. Get to a meeting.

This is how we do it!

Hugs,
Michael

Aquaman · MIP Old Timer

You can do it, Mal...but you can't do it alone.

Peace,
Rob

SteveP · MIP Old Timer

Well done Mal. As the others have said, we have found that we can not drink, one day at a time. When I tried not to drink, I failed. When we do this together, we cannot fail.

Keep coming back!

Steve

carlasober · Senior Member

Hang in there, you are not alone. Keep Coming Back!

whitewhineoh · Veteran Member

Welcome MAL! I have two weeks today and it feels so amazing. We can do this. This is a great board. I go to meetings at least once a day but I use this while at work, or after my evening meeting too. This way I feel like I have support all day and I know I am never alone. (I'm still working on getting on speaking terms with God, so for now I know that everyone who is keeping sober today is a higher power than I would be on my own).

MAL · Veteran Member

Yipppeee! I stayed sober today!!! One day. Went to a meeting tonight and spoke up about my relapses and had a heartfelt with my sponser. She's awesome. Lonliness will bite your ass - the WE is huge! MAL
P.S. Going for day two tomorrow. My top priority - stay sober. Thanks for all the encouragement.

Larry_H · MIP Old Timer

MAL wrote:

Yipppeee! I stayed sober today!!! One day. Went to a meeting tonight and spoke up about my relapses and had a heartfelt with my sponser. She's awesome. Lonliness will bite your ass - the WE is huge! MAL
P.S. Going for day two tomorrow. My top priority - stay sober. Thanks for all the encouragement.

Congratulations on stying sober 24 hours. Now that you know you can do it.

Repeat it.

Larry,
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Listen to the similarities, not the differences