Today I am trying to be helpable. I'm not sure if that's a word or not. I realize that I can only stay sober by asking for help, wherever that may be. I really like this message board. I was told that I might wanna try journaling and I find that this message board works very well for focusing my mind. So far so good. I would like to thank all of you that have responded to my "cries for help". It feels extremely good to know that I'm not going through this alone. Yesterday I was so torn up that I took a nap and missed my meeting. That was disappointing but that day is over with. I read just about everything that gets posted up here and throw in my two cents where ever I feel comfortable. I'm just getting over this recurring cold finally!!! That is progress for me. LOL. I'm just looking forwards to tonights meeting here in town. Only six hours away.
" a miracle happened in my life today. I didn't wake up hung over and I don't feel the need to pick up a drink."
That's something close to what a fellow AA member used to say at meetings. Okay maybe not so close, but anyways all we have is a daily reprieve from this disease and I'm trying to stay in the here and now. Baby steps.
Good news, my telephone is back working again after a two day stretch without it. We had a nasty storm that knocked it out. Time to call my sponsor!! I wish all of you a good day.
Hey Justin....glad you are feeling better. I'm with you , it's 5 hours until I can go unlock the church,and make the coffee for the AA meeting. I really do need this meeting, I missed one this week.
I understand what you mean about helpable, some other words I've heard are teachable and reachable. Keep reaching out, there will always be someone to talk to. HOW- Honesty, Openminded and Willing...that how AA works.What step are you working...I'm on Step One and Step Eleven today.Have a great sober day!
My sponsor doesn't have me on a step as of right now. Right now I'm just going to meetings and seeking help from doctors and social workers. I'm going through this IOP ........ Intensive Out Patient counseling Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-2. I do have direction but as far as the steps go ....... Right now I'm just working on hitting meetings and getting on my knees at night, which is an extremely hard thing to do. Praying is a humbling experience for me.
