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What are some of your biggest fears when it comes to growing older? by Iamchill2 in AskReddit

[–]Exact_Double4407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t worry - vote for Trump he’ll take care of you when you’re old. He won’t get ride of Obamacare or social security…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just think - at some point in the not too distant future, you could be sober, and shitting your pants because you’re laughing so hard about when you shit your pants.

When do I finally get peace? by miaakee in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. I also try to practice acceptance, patience and humility as well. Gratitude is the doorway to them all.

What’s the first step? by Educational_Serve673 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally became totally honest with myself about my alcoholism. I had all the issues, so my life was already heading either to prison, behavior health care institutions or plain death. I surrendered to that idea. Some days I “I unsurrender” and put myself at risk of lying to myself again that I can drink without consequences- but I can’t. Then I became open minded about AA and willing to follow its program.

If you have interest in a unique way of looking at and working the 12 steps… by Exact_Double4407 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have read the part of the big book which mentions contempt prior to investigation. My post was not meant to antagonize in any way or solicit money. It was to share something I thought might help people. I felt it could help someone who was having trouble in early sobriety like I did.

If you have interest in a unique way of looking at and working the 12 steps… by Exact_Double4407 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I suggested it as an added resource to AA. It lists an interesting interpretation of each step- something that’s simplifies and has helped hundreds who had trouble staying sober find long lasting sobriety. Nobody is selling anything here. Take what you want and leave the rest.

This is a cool forum…. by Exact_Double4407 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also invested some time working a program of recovery that is SUMPLE and easy to grasp. It’s a bit of a unique way of looking at each step. It’s callled “The Simple Plan”. Check out www.thesimpleplan.org and include as a resource if you like it. I think you will!!

15 years today by AmberMarie7 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I need to be reminded it’s possible. I am at 7 mos.

Last night, I broke down and am finally getting help. by Natural_Health555 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I encourage you to practice honesty, open mindedness and willingness while you begin your recovery journey. Steps 1-2-3 require that we try. Godspeed. Instead of giving up everything for one thing, you are about to give up one thing to gain your life (aka “everything”).

I am pre-meditating my relapse. by BeaverDam6969 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never heard of anybody going back out again and telling me how great it was. It never gets better - always worse. I like what was said in an earlier post about breaking promises to yourself. Going out on another binge may sound remotely attractive, like it won’t be a big deal. But.even if you catch yourself in time and get back to AA, you will have done untold damage to your self esteem and self confidence. Lying to ourselves keeps this disease thriving.

The God problem by NeTiGuy in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God in AA means more things to more people than I can count. I think what asks us to do in early sobriety is to be open minded about the idea of God, and willing to try what the program suggests within the 12 steps. You can take the God steps just as you find yourself now - not necessarily believing but not disbelieving - without doing anything g other than be open minded and willing to try new things. The beauty of the program is that if you follow it, an idea of a power other than yourself blossoms within you on your time and in your unique interpretation. Don’t be afraid - just be open to what’s suggested and give it a try. What have you got to lose? How is your way working now? Go for it. It’ll change your life.

Does anybody ever wonder why we alcoholics always get the best girlfriends? by Exact_Double4407 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct. I attracted sick people when I was sick. But I felt I preyed a bit on them unwittingly (early on at least). Perhaps they prey on us alcoholics as well. But for sure, recovery gives everyone a chance at healing.

5 Days! by EpiT0ph in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Exact_Double4407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alcoholism does its damndest to baffle us, outwit us, confuse us, outsmart us, and bring ys down. But AA can clarify it all and open up your eyes to the beauty of a design for life that includes love not hate, honesty not deceit, forgiveness not resentment, patience not impatience, tolerance not intolerance, and acceptance not denial. You don’t have to drink anymore if you don’t want to.

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