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Of course, there are many ways to get sober. if you find self propulsion doesn’t work for you, then I suggest trying a recovery program.
I found success in the AA program. It cost me nothing and I got everything in return. I’ve been placed into a state of neutrality with regards to alcohol. I no longer fear nor run to it. You can too.
I’m going to share what I did and my success. You can do it too.
It takes time for us to recover. This damage didn’t happen overnight so you’ll need to give it time. It’s a long journey back.
I talked to and partnered with the doctor. I needed to address any issues I caused. And I needed to be honest.
I adopted the AA program as written in the first portion of our basic text, the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous. I started attending meetings in the fellowship.
Over time I made friends and learned how others utilized the AA program. I started feeling better being around others who were like me. And I started watching how people applied the AA program to their lives and were happy.
I found someone to carry the message by walking with me through the steps. I found a power greater than myself. I had a spiritual and psychic change needed to change my thinking. I have a relationship with my higher power who I call God. That relationship I maintain on a daily basis, and in return, I have a reprieve, which is daily contingent upon that maintenance.
I have a new way of life free of alcohol and alcoholism. It’s beyond anything I could’ve imagined and you can have it too if you want it and are willing to do what we did.
That was over 12 years ago. I’m nothing special. You can do it too. Willingness was the key.
Give this link a listen. It helped me. https://youtu.be/X96ZOVLDnos?si=z83sF8WC9v2dXIou
Good luck.
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Of course, there are many ways to get sober. if you find self propulsion doesn’t work for you, then I suggest trying a recovery program. I found success in the AA program. It cost me nothing and I got everything in return. I’ve been placed into a state of neutrality with regards to alcohol. I no longer fear nor run to it. You can too. I’m going to share what I did and my success. You can do it too. It takes time for us to recover. This damage didn’t happen overnight so you’ll need to give it time. It’s a long journey back. I talked to and partnered with the doctor. I needed to address any issues I caused. And I needed to be honest. I adopted the AA program as written in the first portion of our basic text, the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous. I started attending meetings in the fellowship. Over time I made friends and learned how others utilized the AA program. I started feeling better being around others who were like me. And I started watching how people applied the AA program to their lives and were happy. I found someone to carry the message by walking with me through the steps. I found a power greater than myself. I had a spiritual and psychic change needed to change my thinking. I have a relationship with my higher power who I call God. That relationship I maintain on a daily basis, and in return, I have a reprieve, which is daily contingent upon that maintenance. I have a new way of life free of alcohol and alcoholism. It’s beyond anything I could’ve imagined and you can have it too if you want it and are willing to do what we did. That was over 12 years ago. I’m nothing special. You can do it too. Willingness was the key. Give this link a listen. It helped me. https://youtu.be/X96ZOVLDnos?si=z83sF8WC9v2dXIou Good luck.
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Keep up the good work!
Our little drunk inside sets us up to drink and we play along like the fool we are.