Thing is our brain is very devious and will deceive our ego no end…
I was /?am an addict since my teens (I’m 60 now) and lost count of relapses over the last 8 years of recovery. Secrecy and dishonesty were 2 enormous monsters in the way of my recovery.
I’m now on day 72 clean after terrible binge which ended “in the ditch”.
We have to get real, though love and no more BS as the original post says.
Peace and go well Sweet Tea.
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Allan Carr’s Easy Way to Quit Drinking? I bought it months ago but haven’t read it. Is it good???
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I found it helpful in my early days. I read a lot of sobriety related books. Pushed me in the right direction.
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Thanks, when my brain gets right and I can read again I’ll have a gander.
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No worries buddy.
I think that’s the problem with the Big Book.
When we read it. It was written in 1935 and the language is archaic even by our standards.
The people’s stories are great though. Just like a meeting.
I think that when we read it, we are just ment to take the guidelines onboard.
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If you’re so sensitive that you are flagging memes on the meme thread you should probably not be reading it
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I need someone to update the bible into today’s language 
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Have you ever read The Message version of the Bible? There are a lot of translations out there. DM me if you want more info. Don’t want to overtake this thread.
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There’s a recovery Bible that they use in some rehabs. I’ve never checked it out, but I know it exists
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Your mom sounds amazing. It’s a blessing to have someone so in touch with who you are that the notice when things are off and are willing to ask about it.
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You’re right. Celebrate Recovery has one.
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I read this and just thought, wow, good for @Fargesia_murielae! Just wanted to take a minute to affirm you!
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Ooooooo. I’ve gotta go check the flagged memes
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Is there potential someone flagged it by mistake? Like trying to bookmark it or something. I’ve never flagged a post so wasn’t sure if it could be clicked by mistake or if it tells you you’re flagging something. Just a thought though; odd someone would flag a meme
Amen, brother. One of the benefits of having been honest with my family and friends about what happened is they can see what I don’t see happening myself.
Like @CaptAZ, my own mother is one ally, but my friends and family aren’t my sponsor. This time 'round the steps gave the realization it hurts for her to think of me going through what I did. My mum doesn’t want to dwell on it. So we agreed we’d talk if needed, but she was relieved I found support in the rooms.
Once in a blue moon she asks if I’m still going to “my classes” just to know I’m well when I sound off balance. And there have been times friends asked with piercing stares if I was really okay.
In those moments I have to ask what they’re hearing. Usually I’ve been absolutely exhausted (HALT), or getting carried away, dancing on the brink of disaster.
So I know their concern is not an attack. They remind me to do the things I’ve learned that keep my relationships with them strong. Relationships I’m fortunate have at all.
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I’m just being salty lol
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I’d be a bit too if someone flagged my meme 
Absolutely or somehow they think we are being a pompous ass
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LOL what does that even mean please?
I’m being indignant lol