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beachbaby


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((((Hi Everyone))) hope all is welll and a good weekend is being had by all.

As some of you know, I have been struggling with whether I am or am not an alcoholic.

Well, I know in my heart and soul I am.

I went to an AA meeting last night and said, my name is G and I am an alcoholic. Wow, the words just rolled out. I didnt doubt them. Before in meetings, I could never bring myself to say it, just that I was a member of al anon.

Anyway, I have been around relatives in recovery and AA, for years and Al Anon for a little over a year. I knew that alcholism is a disease and its not how much or how often just what happens when we drink. Well, I couldnt deny what happens to me nor the impending progression. I have a high bottom, never been to jail, maintain my job, kids, family, etc. but when I drank I lost myself. I look back over the years and wonder why I didnt see it sooner. I somehow managed to surround myself with others who drank a heck of alot more than me....Ha! Talk about keeping the focus on me.

I know there will be peaks and valleys but living the 12 steps and my HP in my life, I know I am ok.
But I just wanted to say thanks for the support. I love you guys!




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sld488


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sometimes it's so hard to take inventory of ourselves.  But when we do, it can feel good to know we are on the right track.  

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Jill


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(((Beachbaby))) so glad you're started on the responsibility - recovery thing. Best wishes!  --Jill

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nmike


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(((((beachbaby))))),


What a gift that you have given yourself! Free at last.


In support,


Nancy



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leo


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(((())Hugs BB that took a lot of courage.  Hope your recovery is not full of too many hard struggles and you continue to let us know how you are going.  Luv Leo xx

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jonibaloni


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Hi beach...


How very fortunate, that you are already involved in a 12 step program upon realizing and admitting your own alcoholism... Makes for a bit less frightening experience when starting out... you already know deep down that you are loved and accepted... even if YOU don't believe it 100% of the time...


Looking forward to sharing both legs of this same journey with you!!!


AA+AlAnon=LoveX2


With all the love I can muster,


Jonibaloni



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Rita G


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Congratulations on your sobriety -


like they say that makes you a "Double Winner"


ODAT,


Rita



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Dolphin123


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((((((((((Beachbaby)))))))))))),


So glad that you are on the path of self-discovery, just remember that you are never alone. You have your alanon family and now i am sure you have that family of AA to welcome you into their arms.


Yours in recovery,


Dolphin123



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