‘God will do for us what we can’t do for ourselves’, These are words spoken many times in AA but there is a lot we can do for ourselves as well. I’m sure many alcoholics come from a religious background or have developed a belief which they turn to when they want help. I too have my own personal belief and it wasn’t enough to keep me sober. What I was lacking was faith, faith in the power of humanity, faith in the knowledge and experience of other people. Instead of faith I walked in fear and that fear was enough to make me pick up every day. Faith has given me the ability to go to any length possible to stay sober, to do all the things I never thought I would do like go to meetings, phone other people for help and know no matter what happens in my life I do not control it so I can’t use it as an excuse to drink. We can’t blame outside circumstances for an inside problem.
God is good and every morning asking for the strength not to pick up that first drink bc I am powerless over alcohol is at the top of my to do list but for the rest of the day I have to do the work and take the right actions and most importantly of all is practice the correct responses. I wish you well on your journey. 
Thanks for your response. I gave my life to Christ at 15 far before I ever tasted any alcohol. It has been a challenging walk for me. When my feet get weary I need to learn to put my burdens on the Lord. I actually had a dream about this. Think walk to full sobriety is not easy either but I will surely not give up. I have come this far from drinking every other day to one day a week. From drinking hard alcohol to a few beers. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and that is through Christ who strengthens me. Amen 
Yes! 
…that’s the image I should have when I’m stressing out about small stuff!!!.. God bless heath ledger 
Checking in
Day19
Day has been one hell of a Rollercoaster ride. Stressful in the morning, then everything leveled out. Went outside to get groceries and the +11 weather literally brought everyone and their dog out lol and rude people today too… ignorant people. People with very little common sense! Literally said the serenity prayer more times than I can count. Got groceries came home. Did more cleaning. Things started to level out once again. Then got a call that turned things upside down. Took ALOT out of me to not blow up honestly. I am so done fighting this issue that I adtually feel numb right now. This situation that I’m dealing with is an ongoing issue and I have absolutly no choice but to deal with this organization. I am constantly advocating and dealing with their stupidity. I’m trying to live life on life’s terms. It’s so hard somedays. Slight thought of using but really what good would that do? Mess everything up even more AND make me feel shitty. I just can’t people today. Need to pull myself out of this asap.
Your definitely headed in the right direction, well done 
Something we learn in distress tolerance is called TIP.
The cold water helps me alot… on days like you have had cool showers help me settle.
I have you both in my prayers 
sending you some hugs too 
7 days thats brilliant to hear 
I love the fact it has to tell us not to breathe underwater. At this point we clearly are not thinking straight.
Iv never seen or heard of these techniques before, definitely going to try them whdn needed.
Thanks
Haha I needed that laugh
Thank you so much! I will try them now!
Lmfao… yes when does it?! 
I literally feel like doing this
Amen. I’m with you in prayer.
Okay… so took me abit to refocus but I am much calmer now. Exhausted tho lol After long deep breaths and a cold face wash and a solid prayer to my HP… I have remembered that I have NO control over people, places, or things. I literally have done what I can at this point and now I accept this situation, I surrender to it knowing that I don’t have power over the outcome, I gave it away to my HP, I asked for inner strength to be able to handle whatever the outcome is, and now I am distracting myself by folding laundry. And i am quite frankly looking at this problem 24 hours at a time (just like addiction).
Need a sponsor asap…
Got my day 5 coin today. Can’t with for day 7
Checking in Day 57. Was a tough day. Between canceled flights and covid outbreaks ive been trying to solve problems since i opened my eyes today. I caught myself saying to a coworker today that i could sure use a drink after this day. Glad i said it out loud as i didnt even realize where my head was going. Shut that thought down quick. Last thing i need on top of a high demand job right now is a hangover. Feeling short fused and stuck in some negativity today. Glad i booked tomorrow off as im sure these emotions have a lot to do with tomorrow being the anniversary of lossing my mom. Im sure ill have to do some work tomorrow as the recruitment hat is still on but at least im not expected to put in a full day. Grateful my son is comi g on a road trip with me to take some flowers tomorrow. Pushing through this rough patch i am.
@Charlie_C … congrats on the BIG number. Sorry you aren’t feeling good about your friend. Did you ask if they were upset with you?
Welcome to the forum @Sssme96! Glad you found us. Here’s a link to give you more info about sponsorship.
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