| Say AA and watch them run
Posted: 4/29/2005 7:37:34 PM | | I read something really cool tonight hopelessness got me into AA and hope keeps me in AA When i joined POF i was lookin but now im learning TOO COOL I LOVE IT | |
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Posted: 4/29/2005 7:58:00 PM | hello,everyone.i'am a female.and i've had to go to AA before.got caught drinking and driving, and i did learn some things,the state made me go in order for me to be reinstated to drive again...also, had to attend classes at the mental health building,just for that little screw up i had...(was in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong person.i am a lady, so i had to try to get myself out of something that i didn't want to be involved in.)going to those meetings improved who i am today..not only that, in that place i was in, i learned that alcohol isn't a black thing...it's a human being thing..it's something that quite a few of us all get caught up in..every now and again...i'am a cool person, i'am cool with who i am...and i'am cool with being with someone who's been there before...so therefore, i can relate.chin up, to those of you still trying...bye now. | |
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Posted: 4/29/2005 10:05:52 PM | One thing you gotta remember boy,is to be very very proud of your accomplishements!
People see AA as taboo,when in reality it's restoring your life,the will to want to live
better and clean,very acceptable!
Don't worry about the odd ones that run,maybe they are in that situation themselves,
who knows!!!
My point is,just be proud for turning your life around,and be patient,you'll find the right
one for you someday!!!! | |
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Posted: 5/1/2005 9:21:37 PM | | Thanks night rider things a looking up for me. Ive met some really cool people on here since i started this thread.A lot of people have said i should hold back on specifics but i would rather be up front and honest like i wish other people would be so if that blackballs me big deal i really dont care. Im good with myself and thats all that matters Thanks everybody | |
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Posted: 6/15/2005 7:58:15 AM | im also a recovering alcoholic.two and a half years off now and do not miss it at all. I lost a lot of friends and didnt mind as when i socialised with them sobar i was bored and now i dont do anything im not enjoying so i change my friends and only go to places where thers entertainment comedy shows a pool table or karaoke i was surprised to find how many guys were devastated when they asked to buy me a drink and i said im drinking coke. I still smoke a bit of hoochie though.
Wiskey rots your liver
Beer F**ks your brain
Smoking kills you
Gambling causes povertey
Marrijuana makes you happy
GUESS WHICH ONES ILLEGAL | |
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Posted: 6/15/2005 9:40:10 AM | | Well of course they run! I mean, do you really think it's fun for me when every time I go out with a recovering alcoholic they say things to me like "Skylar, I don't enjoy it when you first drink yourself into oblivion then I have to hold your hair while you puke." and "Skylar, I'm tired of doing all the driving, why can't you EVER be sober when I pick you up for our date?". See? It puts a real damper on things. | |
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Posted: 6/15/2005 3:02:17 PM | Hi everybody, my name is Stephen,(the obligitory HI STEPHEN) lmao, just popping my head in to say HI EVERYBODY!!! Geesh, isn't the mans job to hold the womans hair when she pukes? LOL | |
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Posted: 6/15/2005 4:06:54 PM | Awwwwwwwwwww I got a kiss well ty ty, and offers a bit of his jack daniels, lol, its mine, u can have sum though!   | |
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Posted: 6/15/2005 4:22:20 PM | | I don't have a problem with anyone going to AA. That just shows me that they recognize they have a problem and are doing something about it. | |
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Posted: 6/16/2005 2:38:01 PM | Hi My name is Ruby and I'm a grateful alcoholic. I have a thread for AA members on here to join if they wish to. No-one can break anyone's anonimity but them. I choose to break mine for the greater good of me. I have never had any problems from telling folks the truth about myself. In general people prefer truth to lies. It certainly does not stop me from being land-slided by dates both on and off the net. As a matter of fact, many men really prefer a girl who does not drink, nor smoke. I think we are a lot cheaper on the budget maybe?? LOL!! I know it is on mine.
To an alkie AA is like medicine for an ailment. So meetings are something we like to take in. It helps us stay sober. No need to attend meetings, unless mandated. But it does help us. There are millions of us world-wide in every country on earth now. It is the biggest program in the world, and most other recovery programs are modelled on AA. Before 1935, it did not exist. It all started in Akron, Ohio and Dr. Bill's house still exists to-day. We are all living miracles. KCBIW.   | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 1:10:36 PM | | Thanks Ruby for the encouraging words And yes i did break on my second A but only to help someone else if they needed it God knows i did and im just trying to return the favor and i would like to check out your thread God bless you all Charlie | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 1:24:06 PM | Charlie
Stay true to who you are. You are in recovery, you are sober. What so many do not understand or choose to accept is that alcoholism is a disease. I support you being honest and can identify with the rejection that honesty brings-I tell women my faith comes first which seems to frightened many of them
Mark from Chicago | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 1:38:46 PM | Personally, I commend you for your accomplishments. Life is hard, and it can really suck sometimes, and unfortunately some of us were not raised with the life skills that others were blessed with, and sadly the bottle and drugs are the first things we reach for...until we learn to take matters into our own hands and learn to be the responsible adults that we are supposed to be, and take positive action to better ourselves. It is a hard lesson to learn by ourselves, and unfortunately it can be a very lonely road as well.
Keep on living, and doing the best you can.... THINK... You will be blessed for your efforts and good intentions. I promise you that.
If you wanna talk, I am here.
msjanuary | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 1:52:18 PM | Hey Beachboy...it's your right. I commend your decision on doing what is your right and the thing you need to do for you. Part of staying sober is to give back that which we ourselves received. I think your doing an excellent job of running your Own Program. Here abouts we got an old guy called Davie Mac. Most do the Davie Mac 5, Don't Think, Don't Drink, Ask for Help, Give Thanks and Go to Meetings. That's all it takes.
KISS...Keep It Simple Stupid. Nothing could be Easier, as long as you Do it.
Easy Does It, and Live and Let Live. Rules to Live by. KCBIW
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Posted: 6/17/2005 1:56:12 PM | I've been in the program for a while and the only time I got a negative reaction was from a woman who drank quite a bit on our first, and only (go figure) date. I wouldn't put in my profile that I am in AA, because so many do not understand. Some think we are like the temperance ladies that want to stop everyone from drinking.
I say I don't drink and if someone asks, I tell them. Women don't seem to mind that I'm not going to get drunk and obnoxious (again, go figure). The subject of drinking usually comes up when you go for dinner. If she asks, I just say that drinking became a problem for me so I joined AA and haven't had a drink for 20 years. Most social drinkers don't care if you have a drink or not. Not drinking alcohol is only one of my characteristics. It is vitally important to me, but is not a big deal to the women I have told. | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 2:20:01 PM | I feel for you. It is a stigma that society often unfairly attaches to people. I think people on anti-depressants often get the same reaction. I don't tell people anymore as it is more important that they meet me and say I am level headed....and I am.
Chin up. Some people are smart enough to look beyond and recognize what you are saying. | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 3:13:11 PM | I might get beat up on for this, but here it goes....
I'd run from someone in AA. And, I wouldn't do it because of their addiction. (God only knows that I quit smoking...another addictive behavior...just 4 months ago.) I'd run because I know people who have gone to AA. I even have gone with someone I dated. From what I experienced, and witnessed by others who are regulars to those meetings, they brainwash you. They make you think that you can't survive without AA. It's like a cult. They take advantage of people who have addictive personalities, and play on that by brainwashing them. I'm against that.
I don't believe in the "buddy" system either. It puts a lot of pressure on your mentor to always be available, and I know too many people who have relapsed becuase their mentor wasn't available when they needed them.
If you have that addictive personality, just find a healthy addiction...like working out. Go jogging whenever you feel the urge to drink. Stay away from bars until you're strong enough. That's exactly what I did when I quit smoking. Some might argue that smoking is different from drinking. You're absolutely right. Smoking, according to researchers, is a harder habit to break than heroin.
I would be more comfortable with hearing someone doesn't drink and they kicked the habit themselves. | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 3:30:17 PM | | Ive been sober over 14 years-doesnt really matter how I got there-everything I did-I did for me-not to impress any one.When Im on line-im honest to-if some one cant accept me for who I am-then I have no use to talk to this person-if I have to act or be a certain induvidual,to much work--rather be me any day.Its just a step at a time,etc-etc-before you know it-things that did matter-really doesnt matter any more--good luck............ | |
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Posted: 6/17/2005 7:33:52 PM | | Didn't read the replies my take is if you feel a need to tell someone from the beginning you goto AA 3 times a week. Your being truthful yes. But you are also relaying the message that you haven't dealt with it competely. So they run. If you truely dealt with drinking and it is not a issue for you. Would you feel the need to tell someone immeidiatly? Or would you tell someone that you go to AA after they ask? Not telling someone right away doesn't make you dishonest. Actually it would protray self confidence. You got your shit together because it's not a issue for you. Doesn't make you dishonest. | |
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Posted: 6/20/2005 4:37:35 PM | Charlie,
Coming from someone who has loved an alcoholic and buried another, I applaud your honesty. I also applaud your devotion to yourself by being forthright about your position. That said, I have purposely avoided recovering alcoholics, not because of their battle with alcohol (or drugs) but because I believe along the path to sobriety an individual must commit the required time to themselves to ensure sobriety (not much different from those of us who have experienced any kind of pain). I attended AA meetings mostly to understand the disease that killed my sister. In that process, I found a group of people who are unrelenting in their acceptance and understanding---something all of us could benefit from. I would not hesitate to date a recovering alcoholic given that I was secure in knowing that they have committed the time they need to go one day at a time. There are no gaurantees but that is the greatness of life--no matter the risk it brings. | |
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Posted: 6/21/2005 3:20:52 PM | | Your right there are no guarantees in life No matter how you look at things anything can happen at any time And about the brain washing thing hey i needed mine washed to get rid of the alcoholic thinking and acting The 12 steps in AA help you learn how to live without drinking and accept life on lifes terms This program is not for everyone but it works for me When i was drinking i crashed cars and anything that got in my way jobs family relationships you name it i did it This so called brainwashing saved my life and made it better than it ever was No more suicidal thoughts jails or toilet huggin hangovers where i couldnt even remember how i got home the night before So thank you AA for a life beyond my wildest dreams Charlie | |
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Posted: 6/22/2005 8:11:07 AM | | Hey Charlie, it killed my sister too she was only36 we had a shit childhood and poor debbie wasnt stong enough, she drank before she got up and until she went to bed at night so so sad and a waste but she was a twin and it killed her to be constantly compared to tina and tina always won and stole the boyfriends. How old was your sis and what happened if you dont mind telling me. | |
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