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nba5150
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 Posted - January 07 2003 : 1:58:45 PM
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My name is Alicia and I am a greatful Recovered Alcoholic. My sobriety date is May 25,1998.
I first entered the rooms of AA in 1995 and that was only to get friends and family off my back. I had no desire whatsoever to stop drinking.I wanted AA to teach me how to control my drinking,so as to not get into trouble.Having AA thrust in my face,I reacted to it like Dracula would react to a crucifix. I was repelled by the message.Wanted no part of it.
Finally beaten into a state of rasonableness,on May 25th,1998 I crawled back into the rooms of AA.I was tired, lonely and confused (to say the least)I had lost my hustle.More importantly, I was willing to hear the message of hope for the very first time.I was also willing to take the necessary action to recover.And I had an honest desire to stop drinking once and for all.
The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous saved my life. I have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. I have experienced in my own life the complete pychic and emotional change written about in the Big Book. It is often referred to as a spiritual awakening/experience, by which my values,attitudes,emotions, and even personality are very much different from what they used to be.
I am not the same person I used to be....the alcoholic person.... The obsession that drove me to drink regardless of the circumstances is gone. The fears that ran my life are overcome.I do not react with the same anger I used to have. Mind you, I am not taking credit for this. It is a miracle of God's grace.
I am in NO WAY PERFECT.This is fact,but the extreme emotions and extreme attitudes that punctuated my alcoholic life have left me.What is different about me now is that when I am faced with suffering,a crisis,low spots in my life,alcohol isn't my first thought. My first thought is to go to God for relief. And through regular prayer and meditation and taking action (service work) I re-enforce the fact that God works for me and I don't have to worry about alcohol.
Peace, Love and Sobriety
nba5150
Alicia
Sorry bout the lengthy post!!!!!
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journeytoserenity
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USA
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Posted - January 07 2003 : 9:20:31 PM
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Great to have you, nba!!! Please think about posting your story in the Tell Your Story forum, ok?? Length doesn't matter!! Hope to read it soon....though, this post gives me a pretty good idea about your journey!! Hope to hear much more from you...
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notplastered
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - January 08 2003 : 07:26:44 AM
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welcome and keep comming back!
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 Posted - January 08 2003 : 7:00:04 PM
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Good to see you back NP.
Alicia, welcome to Journey to Serenity. We sure do hope to see you posting now that you have found us.
Harry
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God_Chaser
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USA
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Posted - January 08 2003 : 8:01:14 PM
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I am seeing the names of a lot of folks I haven't seen before and thought I would offer a brief welcome to all of you and my apologies for not surfacing sooner to do so.
Thanks for joining us and sharing, I'll continue to look forward to reading more of your posts.
Michael
"In hoc cognoscent omnes quia mei estis discipuli si dilectionem habueritis ad invicem."
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Samf
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USA
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Posted - January 11 2003 : 7:56:45 PM
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Hey, Alicia!!
Big hug, and welcome!!
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Kermit
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USA
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 Posted - January 12 2003 : 08:16:52 AM
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| Welcome Alicia. I'm Kermit from Washington DC. Enjoyed your intro. Please, Keep Coming Back |
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nba5150
Advanced Member
USA
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 Posted - January 17 2003 : 3:34:25 PM
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I just wanted to say a BIG Thank You to all who have welcomed me, and thanks for being here.
Peace, Love and Sobriety
nba5150
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Megan
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Posted - January 20 2003 : 5:55:16 PM
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Hi Alicia,
Your words rang true. Thank-you! today is my first day back. I have been away since leaving re-hab, 1998 I believe. It has been and is a tough rode. You see I've had a control issue that is a bit out of control. I am back to the tried and the true. A power that is greater than me will bring me back to serinity. I was will to do the felloship but the Big Book? And apologize to everybody I ever hurt!? This was an impossibility for me at the time. Now I feel much much differently. I am sick and tired, truley. And I am ready to let go and let God.
Thank-you for your inspiring and much needed note!
Megan
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 Posted - January 20 2003 : 9:07:31 PM
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(((((Megan))))) Welcome back and welcome to Journey to Serenity. Sure do hope to see you posting some more. What has helped me, asking for help in the morning, going to meetings, reaching out and letting people know who I am, talking with people, getting phone numbers, getting a sponsor, always asking for help, and thanking for the help I got, Just For Today. Keep coming back Megan, we need you, we love you and we want you. God Bless
Harry
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journeytoserenity
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USA
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Posted - January 20 2003 : 11:07:06 PM
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Graet to have you here, Megan!! Come often and post how you are doing on your journey with us!!!
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God_Chaser
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USA
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Posted - January 30 2003 : 5:57:17 PM
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Yes indeed welcome welcome welcome! Look forward to reading your posts. Noticed your 1998 date and I'm envious that you're already recovered....pretty impressive.
GC
"In hoc cognoscent omnes quia mei estis discipuli si dilectionem habueritis ad invicem."
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