Hi Everyone...

[Paliser]

I found this site today and am impressed! Where I'm at: I joined AA and stayed for many years, but left 5 years ago for personal reasons. I began drinking moderately about a year later and have done so until recently. Light and moderate is creeping up to heavy. The writing's on the wall, and I want to 'point the tracks' in a different direction. However, I'm am looking for a different solution this time.... Hopefully, I can find it here.

The book and cd's are on the way, and I look forward joining you in the forums!

Thanks!

[Popeye]

Hi Everyone...

Hi Paliser.
Glad you found us.
This is a great place.

[bloggy]

Hi Everyone...

Hi Paliser

Nice to meet you!
I am impressed you managed to moderate for so long, it never seems to work long term though does it- certainly not for me anyway

Glad you found us!

[louise]

Hi Everyone...

Welcome! All the best to you!

[tlrgs]

Hi Everyone...

:hello2::colorwelcome::wave::groupluv:

[cmhguy3]

Hi Everyone...

Welcome!

[Seacailin]

Hi Everyone...

Hello and Welcome
I too have been around AA for a long time, manage to put ten years together, then a year and a half. I too thought that I could moderate. I started drinking again 4 years ago and did pretty well moderating for a while, but just like with you, it slowly crept up until I was drinking everyday just to quell the symptoms of withdrawal. What a horrible way to live. I still go to AA meeting now and then, but haven't felt like really jumping back in with the Steps, a sponsor, and all of that just yet. I have mixed feelings about AA. I mainly go so that I am not sitting home alone. I wish u well as you begin your journey. This place is Great!! I would never have over a month AF without this program and the wonderful people here.

[Paliser]

Hi Everyone...

Thanks to everyone for the welcome!

Seacailin, I joined AA young as a high-bottom light weight and stayed 18 years. It was a way of life for me that worked as long as I kept myself immersed in the group. There were aspects of the program that I disagreed and struggled with, but practiced the 'take what you want and leave the rest' philosophy as best as I could. Then came the day when I knew I had run my course. MWO looks like a promissing alternative. Thanks again, I appreciate your thoughts and candor.

[A Work in Progress]

Hi Everyone...

Welcome, Paliser! As you see, there are any number of AA veterans here... I am one... also with the same/similar story of leaving AA (for various reasons), drinking moderately for a while... then it creeps up. I was dreading going back to AA when I realized I HAD to do something about my drinking... did a bunch of internet searching, and found this program. It's been great for me (just 2 weeks, so far, but AF the whole time).

stick around...

wip

[KBCE]

Hi Everyone...

Welcome and good luck to you! Your avatar brings back memories of my teen years (California surfer chick!)

This place is amazing.

[Paliser]

Hi Everyone...

A Work.... thanks for posting! It is very encouraging to read how you (and others) here have made a positive start. I completely understand the dread of returning. I don't mean that to sound so negative, but that's exactly how I feel. Thanks!

[A Work in Progress]

Hi Everyone...

Paliser, one of the good things (for me) about being an AA vet is that I learned in those years how to put together a program of healthy living, AND I learned the crucial role of social support... I think that the support of a community of people who support one in the fight for life against alcohol is one of the most effective ingredients in the AA program... and that is what I am finding here, even tho it is online and not face-to-face, I feel as if there is a supportive community I can belong to.

wip

[Paliser]

Hi Everyone...

KBCE: Nice to meet you, and thanks for your welcome! I'm from CA also. Surfed Huntington up to Pismo! Do I ever miss it! Now I am roasting in Dallas! lol

A Work... I agree, great analogy. I can see the elements are here. I had no idea something like this existed....

[mwo2]

Hi Everyone...

Glad you found us....the book is a great start...think about the supplements after you read the book..they are amazing help...

See ya on the threads!