All I have to share is my experience and that is my life changed when I discovered A.A. I’m sure there are other ways but the people and the steps of A.A. saved my life.
I drank and took drugs from 11 to 17 when I got arrested and was given a year to get my act together or go to prison. After about 8 months in treatment in two facilities I was released, that’s when I began my AA. journey. I stayed sober until I was 50 (32years). At 50 I started drinking again, not because I thought I could, but because I wanted to die. The medication I was taking for bipolar disorder was ruining my life so I stopped taking, bad idea.
I lost my wife, my children, all of my assets and my freedom in three months. It’s been 10 years and I’ve been sober since. I am now dealing with my mental illness but that is another story.
What has always helped me is talking to someone who understands. I think any program or treatment plan built on that fundamental need can succeed.
My wife asked me this evening...when was the last time I was completely sober..I said 14 yrs old..I'm currently 58..my alcohol and numerous other additions are running my life..ice decided to get sober..2nd day without alcohol...going to a meeting tomorrow. Love your inspiration and story. Thanks for sharing
My wife asked me this evening...when was the last time I was completely sober..I said 14 yrs old..I'm currently 58..my alcohol and numerous other additions are running my life..ice decided to get sober..2nd day without alcohol...going to a meeting tomorrow. Love your inspiration and story. Thanks for sharing
Moment to moment, day to day it is. Commit yourself to "no going back...this time." I got sober 9 years ago at age 62. Never too late--well actually sometimes it would be too late if you're dead, of course. I committed myself fully because at 62 it was pretty much the last round up. I like the advice "saturate yourself with AA." Why not. I found AA as a whole just the support I needed to be there for me and the people unbelievably cool. Lotsa happiness and joy around those who have stopped drinking as well as level-headedness. After a while I found it like I discovered a new physical dimension out there. What a good life. Stick with it. It's worth it. Definitely a new chapter in your life ahead of you.
Moment to moment, day to day it is. Commit yourself to "no going back...this time." I got sober 9 years ago at age 62. Never too late--well actually sometimes it would be too late if you're dead, of course. I committed myself fully because at 62 it was pretty much the last round up. I like the advice "saturate yourself with AA." Why not. I found AA as a whole just the support I needed to be there for me and the people unbelievably cool. Lotsa happiness and joy around those who have stopped drinking as well as level-headedness. After a while I found it like I discovered a new physical dimension out there. What a good life. Stick with it. It's worth it. Definitely a new chapter in your life ahead of you.
Keep that chip in your pocket or wallet. It's a tangible reminder. Loosen up at the meetings, get to know the people. Talk with them. Listen to them. Hear them. Tell them what you're about. Let them get to know you, the real you. Open up in the meetings. Start bearing your soul, little by little as you feel comfortable. One step at a time. It's not therapy but in a way it is. The nice thing is that in an AA group I don't think that you can say anything stupid or embarassing, or at least your fellow AAs won't read it that way. We all have our stories to tell. Put going to AA meetings above all else. If you absolutely can't make your regular meeting, go to another. There are lots out there. Meeting makers make it.
Keep that chip in your pocket or wallet. It's a tangible reminder. Loosen up at the meetings, get to know the people. Talk with them. Listen to them. Hear them. Tell them what you're about. Let them get to know you, the real you. Open up in the meetings. Start bearing your soul, little by little as you feel comfortable. One step at a time. It's not therapy but in a way it is. The nice thing is that in an AA group I don't think that you can say anything stupid or embarassing, or at least your fellow AAs won't read it that way. We all have our stories to tell. Put going to AA meetings above all else. If you absolutely can't make your regular meeting, go to another. There are lots out there. Meeting makers make it.
Ty for encouraging words..we all need them ❤️....I've decided enough is enough...is it going to be easy? NO..But it will all be worth it..ty everyone for sharing your stories....hope everyone has a beautiful day 🌞
To everyone; one day, one hour, one moment at a time it gets better…promise.
Go to meetings, I went to three a day for two years.
Ask for help. The people in the halls will carry you until you can carry yourself and then you can help carry others burdens.
We are not alone on this journey.
Remember, you are ill. The organ called your brain is damaged it will take time to heal…but heal it will. You are not weak, you are not evil. We are sick…why we started ( usually trauma) doesn’t matter. You can heal from this.
I had to and try to remember to always be warrior for myself and others who need me.
Somebody wrote once; God loves effort ( or something like that)
Try, try and try again keep trying, it’s all that really matters.
I hope we all have peace and good heath the rest of our days.
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My wife asked me this evening...when was the last time I was completely sober..I said 14 yrs old..I'm currently 58..my alcohol and numerous other additions are running my life..ice decided to get sober..2nd day without alcohol...going to a meeting tomorrow. Love your inspiration and story. Thanks for sharing
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1 ReactionSo far so good...one day at a time
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3 ReactionsMoment to moment if need be…you are not walking alone…saturate yourself with AA…it is a path out of darkness into the light…see it right up ahead!
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2 ReactionsMoment to moment, day to day it is. Commit yourself to "no going back...this time." I got sober 9 years ago at age 62. Never too late--well actually sometimes it would be too late if you're dead, of course. I committed myself fully because at 62 it was pretty much the last round up. I like the advice "saturate yourself with AA." Why not. I found AA as a whole just the support I needed to be there for me and the people unbelievably cool. Lotsa happiness and joy around those who have stopped drinking as well as level-headedness. After a while I found it like I discovered a new physical dimension out there. What a good life. Stick with it. It's worth it. Definitely a new chapter in your life ahead of you.
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3 ReactionsWish me luck. Heading to my 1st meeting...ty for the inspiration and kind words everyone
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1 ReactionHad my first meeting..feeling better about myself...I think it's going to improve my life style..I'm determined....oh and got a chip for commitment..
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3 ReactionsKeep that chip in your pocket or wallet. It's a tangible reminder. Loosen up at the meetings, get to know the people. Talk with them. Listen to them. Hear them. Tell them what you're about. Let them get to know you, the real you. Open up in the meetings. Start bearing your soul, little by little as you feel comfortable. One step at a time. It's not therapy but in a way it is. The nice thing is that in an AA group I don't think that you can say anything stupid or embarassing, or at least your fellow AAs won't read it that way. We all have our stories to tell. Put going to AA meetings above all else. If you absolutely can't make your regular meeting, go to another. There are lots out there. Meeting makers make it.
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2 ReactionsTy for encouraging words..we all need them ❤️....I've decided enough is enough...is it going to be easy? NO..But it will all be worth it..ty everyone for sharing your stories....hope everyone has a beautiful day 🌞
To everyone; one day, one hour, one moment at a time it gets better…promise.
Go to meetings, I went to three a day for two years.
Ask for help. The people in the halls will carry you until you can carry yourself and then you can help carry others burdens.
We are not alone on this journey.
Remember, you are ill. The organ called your brain is damaged it will take time to heal…but heal it will. You are not weak, you are not evil. We are sick…why we started ( usually trauma) doesn’t matter. You can heal from this.
I had to and try to remember to always be warrior for myself and others who need me.
Somebody wrote once; God loves effort ( or something like that)
Try, try and try again keep trying, it’s all that really matters.
I hope we all have peace and good heath the rest of our days.
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