I'm not new to AA. I've been in and out fo years. I am over 6 mos. away from my last drink. I go to meetings daily, have a sponsor, work the steps, read our literature and other spiritual literature, pray, ect., ect., ect.. When I get on the computor I can often times find myself up to no good. So I thought I would check this site out, do something positive with the world wide web, and who knows, this may be another part of my program here. I always need help. I need to always be willing to help. I read a bunch of posts so far here, and it seems like a positive site. So "Hi. My name is Jason, and I am an alcoholic."
Hi Jason, I'm new here too. It does seem like a great place though. Lots of nice people who are supportive and wise. Good Luck, and congrats on your 6mos sober!!!!
Hey Jason, thanks for joining us. I hope you get what you need. Just open your mouth be honest & you'll find what you're looking for slowly. I'm 5months away from a drink & looking forward to six though I know to keep it very much in the day or the pressure mounts! It's my 30th on the 18th too so I'm hoping to have a good, enjoyable & worthy day where I don't feel 'cheated' because I'm not out 'living it up' somewhere getting messy, remorseful or famous lol One Day at a Time. Thank God! I will think of something nice to do. It's Mother's Day too & my sister's Brithday who has a baby so we can share the whole day I'm guessing. Doesn't have to be all about me! (Did I just say that lol) Thanks for posting. Shall speak with you & everybody soon xxx
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Hi Jason (and Jessica), Welcome to the site. I'm Mike, an alcoholic in Boston. MIP is a great site. There's good sobriety her. I drop in every once in a while and am always glad when I do. Mike
Welcome Jason, As we go through life we can learn each and everyday something new. Old dog....new tricks.......it can be done. Alcohol/addictions cross barriers of age, creeds, sexes, finances, ect. MIP/AA offers that......a mixture of old and new.......a mixture of experiences of what worked for each individual and what didn't. It is in these posts you may see a little of yourself......you may glean a new perspective or idea.......to change for the betterment of you.......and the beauty is it is all free. You make the choice what you want to use. For me it has brought many things to light a new understanding about co-dependence and changes....... It has helped me "let go" and cope with AH. I will once again say it...... the 12 steps aren't just for alcoholics or addicts. I have learned alot about myself, what I can do/or cannot do. Wisdom is never ending as is learning..........if we but open ourselves. From what is learned.......it can be passed on to help others........ Stick around---- what you learn today you maybe teaching tomorrow and it may help better someone else's life. Almost 6 mos. that quite an accomplishment! One day at a time........ Best wishes!
Welcome Jason! Tim, alcoholic in Ca. I hope you find as much inspiration at this site to make staying sober as easy as possible. It's truly a great place to come any time of the day or night. Good fortune!...Tim
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Easy Jason, get in the middle of the life boat bud thats the trick and have fun. When I first got sober I did all the things I couldnt do drunk, that was cycle swim, eat nice food set up a recording studio with my spare money!! and start to know myself. WELCOME.
Hi Jae--Welcome. :) Glad you decided to join the forum. I look forward to seeing you here again. Everyone here seems to add some part to a great formula that is, indeed, supportive and inspirational . . . and honest. Laura
P.S. Robert, you mentioned all the great things that you started to do after you first stopped drinking--I've noticed a huge weight loss. Even after only a week, people were commenting on how much weight I've lost! Icing on the cake!
Just want to say hi to everyone i am a newbie, i am ali and i am an alcoholic have been reading through some of the postings and wanted to say what a lovely bunch of people you are.May the HP be with us all much love ali xxxx
