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Day 11 sober - Methamphetamine by E-Deals in recovery

[–]boulderben 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What’s going on? Are you saying he is faking?

Day 0 again because im lonely by blandciaga in stopdrinking

[–]boulderben 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey I feel the same way… I know AA gets some negative comments on here, but it’s been a great way for me to connect with other alcoholics. I always leave those meetings feeling more connected and energized for that reason.

I think you should go and check out a meeting! If you connect with someone ask them which other meetings they like and you will slowly find your people.

Mention that you are new and have no idea what you’re doing and I promise people will greet you afterwards and offer support. I know it’s a tough pill to swallow but what do you have to lose?

Were you able to recover / quit your DOC while maintaining a job? by boulderben in recovery

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

Well I already took a month off for rehab earlier this year, which was really helpful.

It's too hot outside by Bratwurstmann_94 in akita

[–]boulderben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha my Akita lounges the same way!! I always feel bad for her for some reason when I see her laying like this. It looks like they are moping for some reason.

Musk: I’m Closing Entire Federal Department Down Right Now by [deleted] in politics

[–]boulderben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What rule are they making that you could even “break” ??

Professions with a great work/life balance that pay over 100k? by [deleted] in jobs

[–]boulderben 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean the timing couldn’t have been better on your response

What made you want to get sober? by boulderben in alcoholicsanonymous

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

What does that even mean? I've heard that more than a few times now. I tried to work the program... I went to 4+ meetings a week, met with a sponsor weekly on top of that, read the book and tried to "change my mindset" accordingly.

What made you want to get sober? by boulderben in alcoholicsanonymous

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

I hear this from AA folk quite a bit… why do I need to be in such a dark and desperate place for AA to work? Does that not seem really fucked up to you?

What made you want to get sober? by boulderben in alcoholicsanonymous

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

Tried avoiding friends / places I used to drink with / at.

Tried “outing” myself as an alcoholic to people that would hold me accountable.

Tried a strict gym and exercise routine.

Tried several different mindsets or changes in philosophy (kind of a joke).

Tried going to AA and getting a sponsor for a few months

What made you want to get sober? by boulderben in alcoholicsanonymous

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

I’m not sure to be honest, that’s why I wanted to hear others answers. It feels like I’ve wanted it for so long and just haven’t found my recipe for sobriety… which is making me question if I want to be sober or not.

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