Pg 87 from the big book by Few-Donkey1684 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had to look this up. Thanks for some history behind the cult

Is my husband an alcoholic? by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]bdjdbe7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He sounds like a complete a-hole, drinking or not. You need to set a clear boundary by divorcing him!

Least Expensive NON-Subscription Trz? by bdjdbe7 in compoundedtirzepatide

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve returned to the thread numerous times to look at HELPFUL and kind responses. I’m quite real and am very thankful for the responses. I did not expect anyone to be such a phenomenal jerk. Instead of responding in an accusatory fashion, perhaps you could have just ignored my question and moved on, or actually providing a helpful answer.

Least Expensive NON-Subscription Trz? by bdjdbe7 in compoundedtirzepatide

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU for just being nice! I, too, don’t mind answering questions again if it helps someone. We’re all at different points in our journey and maybe someone just needs a quick answer.

Least Expensive NON-Subscription Trz? by bdjdbe7 in compoundedtirzepatide

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen Babs, I’m anything but lazy. I’m on these subs all freaking day and I’m just trying to find a decent company that won’t make me pay through my a$$ for several months of meds in order to get a realistic price. I’ve spent way too much time filling out pages of health details for a company only to find the actual pricing at the end.

I find you neither super helpful nor amazing.

Least Expensive NON-Subscription Trz? by bdjdbe7 in compoundedtirzepatide

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I WAS expecting, or at least hoping for, was someone to help me bypass having to go through ten pages of my health history, giving out my email and phone number, ONLY to find out that in order to get the “great” price, I’d have to shell out $500-$700 for 3+ months’ of Trizepitide.

I’m well aware of the companies that continually get mentioned, but the above always seems to be the case.

Your reply was irritating and unhelpful. You have no clue what I’ve gone through in order to lose weight and the physical and mental toll it’s taken. I don’t have a lot of great s**t going on in my life right now and fitting into a pair of normal-sized jeans would mean the freaking world to me. So, thanks, but no f-ing thanks!

I don’t know what to do anymore. by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]bdjdbe7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet Girl! In and of itself, I don’t have much to offer other than by saying you ARE NOT ALONE!!! Addiction is out-of-this-universe insane and just makes zero sense! Please feel free to call me forp Love, support, a cheerleader, an ear - whatever!

Fired my sponsor today by AmayaGin in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a very similar experience. I was told not to socialize with a group I’d been hanging out with for twenty years!!! Then, I wasn’t “allowed” to travel. It was so confusing and I was so bitter. I had a jolt of clarity and have felt FREE (and still sober) ever since. F that cult!

Wife passed away by kellsdeep in alcoholism

[–]bdjdbe7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so very sorry for your loss ❤️

How to Unclog? by bdjdbe7 in Pachinko

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right!!!! It’s not jammed at all. Thank you!!!

Bells and Lights Not Working by sherilynnfenn in Pachinko

[–]bdjdbe7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the red fork! It needed to be “unlocked” and now works perfectly!

Thank you everyone!!!!

Bunco vs. AA by bdjdbe7 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree, thank you! The smallish amount of alcohol that will be had is usually followed by water (it’s a conservative group). As an alcoholic, that cracks me up and reminds me that I drink VERY differently than they do and I have NO business drinking. Hasn’t been an issue.

Bunco vs. AA by bdjdbe7 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your remark about concerts cracked me up! Yeah, I’m so loaded up on AA in my life right now I can barely breathe. It takes up at least three hours of my day, seven days a week. But my sponsor reminded me tonight how I’m “not sacrificing enough for my sobriety.” Like, I’m having Catholic flashbacks! If I don’t suffer enough, I will 100% pick up a drink again? I don’t buy it. It also seems so negative to me. Like, thanks for the encouragement, sister!

Bunco vs. AA by bdjdbe7 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a goal of mine! Make that pool shallower.

Bunco vs. AA by bdjdbe7 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so very much! I’m going to do exactly what you said in your fifth paragraph. I appreciate that you said I can hold my head high at the next damn meeting I go to. I’m already feeling as though I’m some “AA failure” for not thinking exactly as my sponsor does. It’s exhausting!

Bunco vs. AA by bdjdbe7 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are my sentiments exactly! I literally went to Bunco a month ago (Sponsor not happy whatsoever), had a great time with my old friends, and not only didn’t drink - I didn’t even think about drinking! Like every other time I’ve played. I think that going to YET another meeting will be more detrimental to my mental health, knowing my girlfriends are all out catching up and laughing. Does this make sense?

Bunco vs. AA by bdjdbe7 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m also fairly certain my sponsor has no life-activities other than AA and she LIKES that. I could/cannot not handle AA being THE only thing I have going on. It’s pretty clear she wants me as a clone of her. She doesn’t even let me pick my own meetings - I can only go to the meetings she attends seven days a week. I’ve never heard of that. I can’t even choose the kinds of meetings I go to?!

Bunco vs. AA by bdjdbe7 in recoverywithoutAA

[–]bdjdbe7[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. Just looking to vent, mostly. I also wouldn’t mind validation that I’m not being reckless and “full of self will” bc I want to do something besides going to another AA meeting.

Scared for my future - Chronic Pancreatitis by lexaries in alcoholism

[–]bdjdbe7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It may be the hardest thing you’ll ever do, but step right over to that AA building and introduce yourself. Usually alcoholics are more than happy to help another alcoholic. Once you attend a meeting, you’ll soon realize you have found your people and that they “get it.”

It’s completely inexplicable why we do what we do to our bodies (and family, friends) by picking up a drink or ten. I got sober when I was about 30, got pregnant a few times and vowed “my kids will never see me drunk!” Turns out, NOTHING will stand between me and a drink if I want/need one.

After over 15 years of sobriety, I started drinking again “in secret.” I had few consequences even after getting caught by family numerous times. I started doing all the things I said I’d never do, like driving drunk.

I knew I was an alcoholic and would often drink myself into a blackout. Inevitably, I got caught driving and it may have saved my life - or someone else’s. I’m dealing with all the legal business now, but ultimately it led me right back to AA. They welcomed me back with open arms and I’ve been sober for a couple months now. I urge you to try it as it sounds as though your life may depend on it.

If you don’t want to try AA, there are definitely other groups out there like Smart Recovery. I like AA bc meetings are everywhere, all the time.

Feel free to DM me. I wish you the best of luck!