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  • Barbara posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago

    I did see a couple of messages from my shoe…I tried to open them but they would not come open..im not ignoring.

  • Barbara posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago

    day 8. still sober…believe me it has been on my mind. But, I have been staying busy, staying in contact with my sponsor. I have been praying but not on my knees like I should. I am having a hard time with that and Im not sure why. I grew up praying, on my knees…and yes my sponsor says, its a form of surrender should be done everyday. I give…[Read more]

  • Barbara posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago

    Good morning…day four…Since 11/11/17. One day at a time…but my hurdle will be tomorrow. Wednesdays are usually my tough day..one day at a time. I keep thinking about the serenity prayer and that first principal of the 12 steps.

  • Barbara posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago

    This is day three. tried posting yesterday morning but the site wouldnt accept the post. Attended a local AA meeting again last night and took a white marble. Getting thru yesterday felt really good. Getting up today thanking God for another morning of no hang over, no head ache, not feeling ashamed or confused as to what I did or didnt do that…[Read more]

  • Barbara posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago

    I went to my first meeting today. I was terrified and crying. But even with being afraid, ashamed, and totally uncomfortable, I feel better. I feel like there is some hope for me. Im going back this evening and I just pray i can get thru this whole day. It felt good to just talk to people who are dealing with, and have gone thru the same thing.

  • Barbara posted a new activity comment 6 years, 6 months ago

    all i can say is, Im an alcoholic and I need help.

  • Barbara posted a new activity comment 6 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Joanne. Im so scared and ashamed. I want to make a change but its like everything I try to do goes wrong. I dont want to drink anymore but I dont know how to stop.

  • Barbara posted a new activity comment 6 years, 6 months ago

    Hello. Im up. day 2 I guess of trying to just not do what i would normally be doing. Im wide awake I think because i went to sleep right after dinner and now…just awake on the website. And glad I can look at some of the literature and try to stay encouraged.

    • Hello. Im up. day 2 I guess of trying to just not do what i would normally be doing. Im wide awake I think because i went to sleep right after dinner and now…just awake on the website. And glad I can look at some of the literature and try to stay encouraged.

    • Hi Barbara! Welcome to the women’s group! We are glad to have you here with us. There is a women’s group meeting on Mondays at noon est. I hope you will be able to come. Thanks for joining us!

  • Barbara posted an update 6 years, 6 months ago

    I want to make a change in my life.

    • Hi Barbara!

      I can totally relate to that. Glad you are here and welcome to the family! This is a wonderful site with lots of great people working together to stay sober one day at a time. We have 3 – 4 on line meetings every day here (look at the calendar). All meeting times are Eastern Time. We would love to have you join us and the…[Read more]

      • Hi Joanne. Im so scared and ashamed. I want to make a change but its like everything I try to do goes wrong. I dont want to drink anymore but I dont know how to stop.

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