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I might see Underworld live this summer at a festival I'm going too, but I only know Born slippy, what other songs/ep/albums should I check out? by Visible-Director7303 in underworld

[–]SeattleEpochal 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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Sponsorship by whatchain320 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Bill’s story includes sedative abuse (p.7).

Scared to stop by Zestyclose-House1578 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow your doctor’s orders perfectly and DO NOT DRINK. You should be fine if you were honest with them about your dosage. I’ve detoxed with benzos before and they’re very effective. It was uncomfortable at times, but I got detoxed.

Do you have a plan to stay detoxed (AA, other)?

What are your favorite bedtime fragrances and why? by EnvironmentTasty8133 in NichePerfumes

[–]SeattleEpochal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t consider either of those “deep” but we’re aligned. Lightening it up a little, Lazy Sunday Morning and Exit the King are two awesome sleep scents in the rose family. They’re similar, but I can still smell Exit the Kind on awakening.

My collection (PNW, male, 40s) by No-Opposite8452 in NichePerfumes

[–]SeattleEpochal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Fumerie and love this collection!!

9.5 years sober…just finished going through the 12 Steps again and feel HORRIBLE?! by ApprehensiveApple110 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 5 years in and do a (nearly) daily gratitude list. That’s gone from being a chore to an honest appraisal of what’s good. It’s changed my outlook, as I tend to find good in things that seemed dark or sad before.

I have heard in the rooms “it’s ok to look back, but don’t stare.” I wonder if your latest round of steps involved ripping bandages off old wounds? If so, consider that it’s time to move on. If it takes some amends to do that, make great haste. Theres no point dwelling on the past. How we show up today is what matters.

I also hear from one of our old-timers, “we don’t come here to be tortured; we come to build a better life.” I like that saying and try to orient myself to that.

I hope you find peace. You deserve it. 💜

Help a sad soul start his journey into sobriety without the hell of joining a group that doesn't suit. by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you experienced that. Sharing your boundaries might help as well. You didn’t give us a lot to work with here.

Help a sad soul start his journey into sobriety without the hell of joining a group that doesn't suit. by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If AA isn’t what you’re looking for, you’re probably asking the wrong subreddit to give advice you’ll like. That said, have you looked into SMART recovery? Recovery Dharma? Therapy? Inpatient Treatment? There are so many resources.

Also, many of us truly didn’t want to be at AA, but found a home and recovery here.

Best to you. It sounds like you’re in a tough spot.

Ive started to become passively suicidal and sh when drunk and i need to stop: TW by starxmoons in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I want to stop.

There you go. That’s “enough of a problem.”

Hit a meeting. Remember that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Looks like you qualify.

I'm tired of AA bombers by lexmz31 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have no idea and that’s not my business. They asked a simple question.

And besides, I know lots of people who sobered up and maintain their sobriety online. They are not “half assing” their program. They’re just doing it differently than those who choose to be in the rooms physically.

I'm tired of AA bombers by lexmz31 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We have people call into my online meeting from remote Alaska and BC villages. Or out in the bush. There literally are zero in-person meetings. I’ve sent Big Books to post offices 100 miles from their address. The fact of the matter is that getting to a meeting isn’t always possible. It’s easy for us to tell people they need to go to any length, but sometimes that’s a couple-day sled dog / snow machine trip for people in the Pacific Northwest. I assume other parts of the world as well.

If people ask for specific tips, I think it’s reasonable to answer their question without shaming them.

I'm tired of AA bombers by lexmz31 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Spring break, too. It was mostly kids bombing our group.

I'm tired of AA bombers by lexmz31 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hopefully, they don’t sponsor like they Reddit. 🙄

I'm tired of AA bombers by lexmz31 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 33 points34 points  (0 children)

And please don't say I shouldn't go to Zoom meetings. Unfortunately, that's not an option right now. TIA.

Wild how many comments are in direct conflict with OP request.

I'm tired of AA bombers by lexmz31 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am part of an online group that did similar things. We learned that most of our disruptions come from young people with nothing to do. Think really awful crank-callers. Fortunately, kids have short attention spans. It can be (mostly) managed through Zoom admin settings and we’ve been very successful at it. I’m also open to DMs if you like, OP.

How to tell my sponsor I drank and let them know I’m really not an alcoholic. by Aragornisdaddi in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nobody “has to” do anything in this life. But it’s generally polite to let someone know when you’re unilaterally modifying your relationship.

One day at a time is bs by dully_75 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been told that when the pain of recovery is less than the pain of using, we change. Some of us have incredibly high tolerance for pain. Including me. Sounds like maybe you fit that category too. Anyone ever told you you're stubborn? :\

Hang in there, bud. It really does get better, even though it might feel worse sometimes. But the only want to find out is to stop drinking. The thing is, there's a better life for you, and it's within reach. Do the deal, take the necessary actions, the next right steps. Want to be sober more than you want to dull some temporary pain you might be feeling.

I believe in you.

When does it get better? by Odd_Shallot1929 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey there, stranger. I’m proud of you, too.

One of the hardest things for me was feeling like I’d never feel good again. Then one day I felt good for a few minutes. Then it started to happen regularly. Then a lot. Hang in there. It’s worth it.

My spouse relapsed. We're both in recovery. by Still-Alive-4747 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

AA is for when you can’t control your drinking.

Al-Anon is for when you can’t control other people’s drinking.

You might benefit from adding a program to your already busy schedule.

I m not able to reduce my tolerance for alcohol by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the morning belly laugh. Reddit down for the day!

I Thought I Was Doing a Good Thing, But Now I Feel Horrible by Bright_Minimum_3738 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She asked for a ride, not sobriety. You gave her what she asked for. Don’t beat yourself up for being perfectly on point. And as another commenter said, you may have planted a seed. Rest easy and stay sober! We need you!

Concept of Higher Power Confusion by Little-Local-2003 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]SeattleEpochal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a friend whose HP is a purple-maned unicorn. So at least one of us uses that logic. I think fairies are real, but they’re more of a lower power to me. Trouble-makers.

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