i dont know if I should be here

Raeear · Newbie

i dont know if I should be here

RubyTues · MIP Old Timer

Hey Raeear. You're in the right place if you want to talk about your concerns, hear other people's experiences, and get some support. We're glad to have you. Have you ever checked out an AA meeting?

Stepchild · MIP Old Timer

No reason you can't hang out here with a bunch of folks who have been where you are...Welcome....Make yourself at home.

Pythonpappy · MIP Old Timer

Welcome to MIP Raeear, ...

We're really glad you're here ... There IS a solution to your sickness ... if you truly want to live a better life, then you have come to the right place ... Listen to what Jerry just said, you're not a bad person because you are an alcoholic, it just means you've made some very poor decisions ...

You've made a good decision to check out what this AA program can do for you, now it's time to get to some meetings and learn their IS life after alcohol, and it can be a damn good one ...

Hope and pray to hear more from you ...

Love ya and God Bless,
Pappy

-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 4th of October 2013 06:46:59 AM

Closer · Senior Member

Hi Raeer, If your new to recovery, This IS the place to be. A lot of the people with more experience can help a lot on sites like this and at the meetings. Best hopes for your recovery. closer.

Jerry F · MIP Old Timer

Being here and opening up like that sure sounds like a good first step for you. We all started some place and time and mine was with the statement, "I don't belong here, I don't like it and I don't like these people". Wasn't much longer I came back and didn't open up my mouth at all...just listened. You're in the right place. Come back and listen...ask questions...follow thru on suggestions. Being an alcoholic doesn't mean your bad...it means you're sick cause what we have is a life threatening disease and we can do something about it. (((hugs))) smile

justadrunk · MIP Old Timer

Welcome to MIP - keep coming back : )

Zoomtopz · MIP Old Timer

my 1st impressions Raeear.

"This is a real live "Fred Smith" show , who wants it"

fred smith= a shock jock in Sydney at the time I got sober-

real drama queen stuff . I was outa here . But where was I gunna-go .

I like your name - 2 ears , yes we have two ears & one mouth , do you think , that ,

we listen twice as much as we speak . There is a cliche' in AA .

"We learn to listen so we can listen to learn"

Age means Nothing in these rooms Raeear , I know of 15/17y-old kids get sober , women ,

millionaires- billionaires , nuns & priests , nurses & Drs , professors etc etc , have a look at my sig .

I was an Aussie Long distance Trucker - I was born with an Endless thirst .

I believe the Very instant we reach out for help . There is NO going back . I heard at my 1st AA meeting.

"Once we get , there is no safe return to normal drinking . AA ruins your drinking . Give in"

Yes Raeear here we "Give in" we Don't give up .

Please Keep Coming back.

Mr_David · MIP Old Timer

We'll support you any way we can. Welcome...

betterthanyesterday52 · MIP Old Timer

You are in the right place and admitting you are an alcoholic to yourself is the most important thing to getting and staying sober and the first step in recovery. I wish I was your age when I first admitted my problem to myself; however, I think you are never to young and you are never too old to admit it and try to do your very best to make your life what it is meant to be.