Take your time Kammie. Think about it. I’m in a similar position and the truth is slowly seeping out at work. I’m fine with the way it’s going.
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That’s super awesome man
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Thx Menno. Did you tell anyone at your work?
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It is what it is, brother.
I have the distinct feeling that my life is being rearranged, for me, by a higher power.
At best, all I can control are my thoughts, words and actions. The rest is outta my hands.
AA works if you work it… But it only REALLY works for me, when I like the people in the room.
So I’m really grateful today. I think I’ve found my new tribe. (don’t worry, you’re still my favorite)
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I think the rainbows come eventually but it takes a LONG time. 14 days here and I’m struggling but taking it one day at a time. Hang in there.
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It’s not like I’ve told anybody at work I’m an alcoholic and an addict. I did tell two of my colleagues (the ones I trust most and like best) I don’t drink no more. And that I like my life much better this way. They seemed to totally understand and respect that. This was not that long ago by the way.
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Checking in. Working on getting through day 15. Feel good I made it 2 weeks. So ready to have a normal sleep routine again.
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Thats great, and courageous I guess! Was it an spontaneous conversation or did you planned the whole thing? I told my colleague who I trust the most, she has experience on another area and she is very open about that. But when I told her, the first thing she asked was if I drank when I breastfed my son when he was a baby, and that it is not allowed to drink 3 or more glasses in front of toddlers or very young childeren. So it felt very judgemental, and we spoke about that later on. She told me, I was the best mom because I wanted to change my drinking habits and be open about it with the few I trust. But the guilt sticks with me, off course. I know I didn’t damage my son but I’m also aware that I could have been a better mom.
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Guilt is counterproductive and let him or her who is without sin throw the first rock. You didn’t damage your son. We all make mistakes. Learn from them. For me talking about it was more spontaneous. It just came up in conversation.
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Not posted in a long while. Day 299 completed today. Somehow. Just keep going x
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111 days just about done. This is not the reason I came here BC I came here for help in becoming clean and sober but it did start for me with this. It gave me a lot of tools I’m using now too. And I’m damned proud of it! Clean, sober and smoke free love from Amsterdam.
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I’m so glad you found that meeting and those people. That is my experience of AA - kind and caring people who love me even when I don’t love myself. We laugh and cry together. I’m glad you are feeling optimistic, my friend. I think your HP got you to that meeting. Use those phone numbers, pal 
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Welcome, seems your already on the right track but this app, or more importantly these people will help so much. Read the stories, take the advice from people that know and have been there or currently experiencing the same emotions. Well done on your achievement. Be strong.
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Day 349. On a weekend away with family. For this trip last year, I was drinking. Now I’ve got a couple cases of seltzer.
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Great job on both. I quit smoking cold turkey 17 AUG 08 and I’ve never looked back. I used my self discipline techniques to help stop opiates cold turkey as well. Jeep up the good work
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Day 61 checking in.
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Black, with blacked out everything. Like the batmobile. That’s what I’m hoping your goal is
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I think she did too. 
It’s so amazing how our body /mind works.
I was so overwhelmed, when I walked in, that I could barely speak. My despair had put me into a state of sedation. It was like I had taken a pill to shut off my brain and shut down my feelings.
Fast forward to an hour or so later and I’m feeling more cogent than I’ve been in 2 weeks. That moment taught me something about release, and the comfort of community.
We really are pack animals aren’t we?
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Trade the caddy for a sick truck when you get the vette
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I love that!
Were you thinking of moving because you didn’t like your local meetings?
I’ve come to the conclusion that I really need friends and if I’m going to make friends, at this stage in the game, I’d prefer they be sober. I could definitely see this spot being a way to do that.
Do you have any sober gal-pals?
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