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    #16
    June AA Thread

    Yesterday went to a 12th step meeting. I wouldn't be sober today if someone (a dear long-time family friend) hadn't clued me in about AA. He said it was the only way he could get sober. Me too.
    Wisdom, Courage, Strength
    October 3, 2012

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      #17
      June AA Thread

      Many thanks mary for starting the thread . x

      Uncomfortable feelings for me Mary is step1 this is the step i really need to be working on now.. The real power is to think, feel our emtionals which can be hard to face and feel our pain. Growing up for me i waas not allowed to show my emotions. You here a lot of men in aa saying this and i could so relate to it. I didn't see or feel it at the time but it controlled most of my actions. The think is i know this program works because when it really sank down from head to my soul it brought freedom and the gift of detachment.
      I will be going to a meeting to night half hour walk will do me good. Resentment is building up inside me. I need to have a word with someone in aa who has been talking about me behind my back i was so socked when i heard this. He has 20years behind him. The think is i put him on a pedal stall. Which was the wrong think for me to do he is no different to the person 1 day sober to his 20yrs sober. I know i need to keep my cool about this and not lose it.
      what would you do ?

      x
      Formerly known as Teardrop:l
      sober dry since 11th Jan '2010' relapse/slip on 23/7/13 working in progress ! Sober date 25/7/13 ( True learning has often followed an eclipse, a time of darkness, but with each cycle of my recovery, the light grows stronger and my vision is clearer. (AA)
      my desire to avoid hitting bottom again was more powerful then my desire to drink !

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        #18
        June AA Thread

        Phin;1514587 wrote: Hi!

        I am just wondering how many have been working AA. I am also wondering about people's successes or 'non-succeesses', and any advice for newcomers.

        For the last couple weeks I've really been reading up on it, when people are successful, they are long term.

        Thanks in advance.
        Hi Phin, There is a lot of successs in AA, i dont believe in non-succeesses in AA. am over 3yrs but i going through a difficult time so i have to keep every thing in the moment, and believe me i am.
        There are lots of meeting to choose from if you dont feel comfortable with the 1st meeting try another meeting out. you also can ring and someone can meet you and take you to a meeting.
        Let us know our you get on ! and wishing you all the best. x



        catch22
        Formerly known as Teardrop:l
        sober dry since 11th Jan '2010' relapse/slip on 23/7/13 working in progress ! Sober date 25/7/13 ( True learning has often followed an eclipse, a time of darkness, but with each cycle of my recovery, the light grows stronger and my vision is clearer. (AA)
        my desire to avoid hitting bottom again was more powerful then my desire to drink !

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          #19
          June AA Thread

          wow catch, that is crappy of that guy! I guess just because one is sober for X number of years doesn't mean they don't act like a drunk. I believe in talking to the person directly, not always easy, but it's the right thing to do when one is trying to practice the principles in all their affairs. hang in there!

          good day to everyone!

          peace
          10-06-2012

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            #20
            June AA Thread

            Catch: Let us know how it goes w/that guy. I've found that regardless of how long a person is sober, they still have some alcoholic tendencies. Our business meetings are a perfect example. Many of them can be contentious w/people wanting their own way now! Also, we've had people leave meetings because of feuds, crushes on other people, dislkes of one kind or another, bad feelings, etc. We might not be drinking, but we might still have alcoholic character defects. Good luck. Mary
            Wisdom, Courage, Strength
            October 3, 2012

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              #21
              June AA Thread

              good for you support needed
              day 8 for me just in front of you

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                #22
                June AA Thread

                Keep at it. It gets easier as you go along.
                Wisdom, Courage, Strength
                October 3, 2012

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                  #23
                  June AA Thread

                  Catch,

                  Interestingly, today my meeting's topic was about anger and resentment. A good topic for us alcoholics.

                  I am married to a man with a bad temper but it is what it is, a bad temper. When he gets angry, he gets really angry and then is done. Period. The difference between him and me is that when I get angry or resentful, I want to drink.

                  My husband can afford to get angry. I cannot.

                  Reading in the BB, I realize that sometimes we are justified in our anger but because of what we are, we cannot let is bother us. We have to let the resentment and anger go or it will kill us.

                  Wits End, It does get easier.

                  Cindi
                  AF April 9, 2016

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                    #24
                    June AA Thread

                    it does get easier...if we are willing!

                    peace
                    10-06-2012

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                      #25
                      June AA Thread

                      Hi Eveyone xXx

                      Yeah i know resentments not good for a alcoholic ! just come back from a meeting today even though am going through financial difficults right now am so glad that i can use what i have learn in AA. Right now for me i HAVE TO KEEP TIME IN THE MOMENT, if i look even 3hrs ahead i feel like am going to crack up....

                      Wits end keep at it, and well done. x

                      Everyone have a safe weekend and enjy the sober life ! x

                      Catch22 :l
                      Formerly known as Teardrop:l
                      sober dry since 11th Jan '2010' relapse/slip on 23/7/13 working in progress ! Sober date 25/7/13 ( True learning has often followed an eclipse, a time of darkness, but with each cycle of my recovery, the light grows stronger and my vision is clearer. (AA)
                      my desire to avoid hitting bottom again was more powerful then my desire to drink !

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                        #26
                        June AA Thread

                        hugs catch!
                        10-06-2012

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                          #27
                          June AA Thread

                          It's so difficult to wrap my head around the whole: "Anger is our #1 enemy." I don't have a lot of what I consider justifiable anger, but I do a little. There are a couple of people who were disrespectful & offensive toward me or my husband. I've been told to pray for those people, but I just can't make myself do it. I wouldn't say those resentments are eating me up inside, but I do think about them from time to time. For the most part, I clear up most issues ASAP...especially if I've had a part. I take responsibility, clear up my side of the street, & have a renewed sense of clarity.

                          In a short while we're going to a pretty fancy wedding in Boston. I KNOW there will be an open bar, but I don't anticipate any angst on my part. I drank alone mostly, so social drinking isn't that much of a trigger. Realistically speaking, I'm sure a few thoughts will pass through my head, but I've already decided I'll have cranberry juice mixed w/selzer & will stay as far away from the bar as I can get.

                          Take care one & all. Mary
                          Wisdom, Courage, Strength
                          October 3, 2012

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                            #28
                            June AA Thread

                            Hang in there Mary, you can do the wedding. Like your plan, I walk around with club soda and lime, it gets me through the party.
                            Love and Peace,
                            Phil


                            Sobriety Date 12.07.2009

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                              #29
                              June AA Thread

                              good plan mary! I don't go to many social events, and like you, I was a lone drinker, so I've always been fine in groups. I am my number one trigger!
                              10-06-2012

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                                #30
                                June AA Thread

                                The wedding was fun. There was only one envious thought during cocktail hour. I saw someone walking across the room w/a frosty vodka/gin & tonic. It looked delish. But there was a big iced bucket w/bottled waters, & I immediately went & got one.

                                We had a heavy drinker at our table. I recognized her, because I was just like that when I drank:
                                -never strayed far from her very strong whiskey.
                                -never turned down refills of wine.
                                -made multiple trips to the bar.
                                -became increasingly raucous as the evening wore on.

                                Today I woke up feeling completely fine.
                                -no dry mouth.
                                -not wondering what I said/did.
                                -no headache.
                                -etc.

                                I did some yardwork & relaxed later on. I'm going to lead tonight's BB meeting. Feels really good to be sober today.

                                Mary

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                                Wisdom, Courage, Strength
                                October 3, 2012

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