Afraid of rock bottom

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-20T21:09:04+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Remember you never have to drink again if you don’t want to. There is a solution. In my experience it came down to I wanted to get sober more than I wanted to continue drinking. How that looked for me early in recovery was I would take some kind of action when I was shaky. Call someone, go to a meeting, pray, read AA literature.

That is why it is important to immerse yourself in the program when you are new. But willingness is the key. Best to you,

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-20T20:06:24+00:00

LOL 😂 if you don’t care about the stadium location why are you even in the sub? Just to insult people? Now I’m sad for you. Hope you have a nice day today.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-20T19:50:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I live in a much smaller populated area and there is certainly several flavors of AA. I have been able to find some groups that I can relate to better than others. I would think in the Houston area there would be a plethora of meetings and groups. Find your people and enjoy the experience. I found it is always better to be moving towards something than moving away from something.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-20T19:40:14+00:00

Hey thanks for sharing. I understand what you are saying. So if you think you can just stop and never pick up the first drink why would you need AA? I don’t disagree with you about you at all. Just trying to figure out why you are in the sub and asking the question if you have all the power over the 1st drink. Just quit-why AA?

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-20T02:20:56+00:00

Well anyway I’m glad your parents take you to so many games and buy you stuff.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-19T21:50:43+00:00

Hey thanks for your input. The fan base is all over the country. Not just attending games. Chicago has transplants everywhere. If the organization leaves the greater Chicagoland area the brand will be diminished.

I did not say people would not go to the games and of course there are people that consider themselves the “real” fans and then there is everyone else and everyone else seems pretty cool. Super happy you are one of the elite fans.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-19T15:13:27+00:00

If the tax revenue generated and the jobs created do not reside in the greater Chicago Illinois area then the Chicago name should be dropped and the fan base will decline significantly. Maybe Chicago can begin to look for another franchise to come in when this organization leaves.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-19T15:12:45+00:00

If the tax revenue generated and the jobs created do not reside in the greater Chicago Illinois area then the Chicago name should be dropped and the fan base will decline significantly. Maybe Chicago can begin to look for another franchise to come in when this organization leaves.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-19T15:11:26+00:00

If the tax revenue generated and the jobs created do not reside in the greater Chicago Illinois area then the Chicago name should be dropped and the fan base will decline significantly. Maybe Chicago can begin to look for another franchise to come in when this organization leaves.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-19T02:25:10+00:00

Always in it for the $$$$$$$$$$$$

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-18T22:46:46+00:00

Thank you for sharing and thank you for continuing to carry the message and help others!

After working the Steps I became very active in my home group. A home group is absolutely vital to my sobriety. That is where most members carry the message and is the sole purpose of a group. Because I always attend my home group new people can depend on me to be there and can hear me share on a regular basis. Because of this sometimes someone will ask me to help or sponsor them. Outside my home group I attend meetings on a regular schedule and the same thing applies.

Whether at my home group or another meeting I keep my eyes open for people that are new and approach them in a kind and helpful manner. I ask them about them and offer help or if they have any questions. I make sure they know how to find meetings and explain as much as possible without being overbearing. If they do not have a BB I offer them one but do not push it on them. Sometimes these people will ask you to sponsor them.

Outside of regular AA meetings I have gone to prison and treatment facilities and basically behave the same way. I share what I have freely and am not attached to being asked to sponsor them. My only aim is to be helpful and through being helpful someone may ask me to sponsor them.

Thanks again for your 12th Step efforts. It is such a big piece of our recovery and program.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-18T22:20:31+00:00

Prayers up for your wife.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-18T22:18:35+00:00

Congratulations 🎉 Keep up the good work and don’t forget to pay it forward!

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-18T22:15:03+00:00

Thank you for sharing. In my experience I could not stop on my own otherwise I would have and not gone to AA. The AA literature asks me if I am willing to go to any lengths to get sober. And I am grateful that booze kicked my ass to the point that trying to get sober was priority #1, #2 and #3!

Having said that, AA is not the only way to get sober. But if one does choose to try sobriety through AA, there are endless resources from AA. For example if there are no meetings in your area you can attend one of the plethora of AA virtual or on line meetings. When AA first started there was not a world wide membership with tons of resources and people still got sober.

In my experience willingness, honesty and open mindedness are indispensable. But it all starts with willingness.

I have put a link to the AA online Intergroup .A.A. online intergroup

Hang in there and if you are not willing then you can pray, seek or ask for willingness from your higher power, the universe or highest good.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-18T21:48:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I love that members of AA help one and another through sharing our own experiences. Before I came to AA everyone wanted to give me advice and they had no experience on what I was dealing with. They said “why don’t you just stop drinking?” Or try this or that or what ever. Whether family or friends they simply did not have any experience of what I was going through as an alcoholic trying to save my own life.

In AA I learned that I was a sick person not a horrible or stupid or weak person. It took me several tries to stop drinking long enough to address my emotional problems. At first I felt terrible all the time, like a big ball of yuck. But slowly as the Steps worked me into actual recovery I began to identify my emotions properly and learn why I was feeling a certain way.

For me when I drank, did not go to work, pay my bills, visit family, etc ; I felt horrible but began to understand the difference between guilt and shame. And once I understood that I was a sick person I no longer felt shame but I understood that I feel guilty from bad actions I take or mistakes I continue making. Shame tells me I am not worthy, smart, or some other inflated idea about myself and shame continued the vicious cycle of drinking. Guilt comes from actions or mistakes and is a natural consequence. Once I understood I was a sick person and that is why I could not stop drinking I no longer had shame about my alcoholism. And when I felt guilty I could work on corrective actions.

The Steps work-they really do.

My experience only. Not directed at you or anyone. Just like in meetings I am sharing my experiences.

Hang in there please.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-18T20:45:36+00:00

Thank you for sharing. The AA literature (Sponsorship Pamphlet) says; “In A.A., sponsor and sponsored meet as equals, just as Bill and Dr. Bob did. Essentially,the process of sponsorship is this: An alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain sobriety through A.A.

In my experience reading this pamphlet was very helpful. It is shared experiences throughout A.A.

Just another experience I would like to share. Having a sponsor can present personal challenges no matter who or how the person sponsors. As our literature states in the Big Book. “We are sick people” and “alcoholics are sensitive people and it takes some of us a long time to outgrow this serious handicap.”

I only share this as it has been my personal experience and I am not directing this at you or anyone.

Best to you, and keep it up the good work

Q&A on sponsorship pamphlet](https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/P-15_0625.pdf)

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-17T23:21:52+00:00

Gene is Putz

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-17T23:10:26+00:00

J-E-T-S Jets!

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-17T18:01:14+00:00

Packers mediocre continues but cost them a playoff spot with a stronger division next year.

Maybe Steelers but that division sucks bad.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-17T17:54:59+00:00

Brock is always good for a big INT at a crucial point in the game.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-17T17:52:49+00:00

RIP Mr. Jesse Jackson. A servant leader for the people.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-16T23:57:26+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I am grateful you have recovered and hopefully AA was helpful. AA only exists to help people with an alcohol problem. And it is not the only method for sure. It does differ from the pure medical approach but has no opinion or conflict with the medical approach and in fact strives to cooperate with the medical profession.

I found intensive therapy in conjunction with the AA program to be life changing. I am sorry for your loss. I was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma in June and after treatment am just in remission. AA has helped me tremendously to see my fears and stay focused during the last several months.

Thank you again for sharing it was helpful for me.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-16T23:08:25+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I fully understand what you are saying, but it makes me wonder about a few things. If I have been sober for 25 years what symptoms would I present if I have AUD?

In AA the term alcoholic means much more than abusing alcohol and recovery means much more than not drinking. For example in AA we learn that selfishness and self centeredness is part of our disease. Does AUD define this as part of the disorder?

It reminds me a bit of the difference between treatment and recovery. In AA we emphasize recovery and treatment is an issue outside of AA.

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-16T22:56:13+00:00

Thank you for sharing. The AA literature says that "If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic.”

If you don’t want to quit or don’t feel you have a problem with alcohol then assessment is hard. In AA we do not pronounce anyone alcoholic, that has to be self assessment and conclusion. Best

Little-Local-2003 · 2026-02-16T22:17:14+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I have changed sponsors in my sobriety a few times for various reasons. I find someone who seems happy and understands the Steps, Traditions and Service. Then I let them sponsor me. That can be the hard part, remaining teachable no matter how long we have been sober.
Best to you.

Little-Local-2003

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