by rfengineer60 » Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:47 am
I fought going to meetings after many attempts at sobriety and failing. Being in a group where everyone has common issues can help if YOU let it. it was the most difficult thing in my life to accept that I needed help. Once I went an entire year doing it alone only to succumb to the bottle when something bad in my life happened. The good news is that it works, but only if you want it to. It took me a while to find a home group that suited me so don't be discouraged if you have to "shop" around for one that you feel comfortable at. In my life I was always a problem solver, but I could not solve my addiction to alcohol alone. I have met caring people who extend their hand out if you are willing to accept it. Fighting alcohol, or any dependency is a day to day battle. Hang in there, give it a chance and you will start albeit very slowly a new life free of addiction. It is truly a one day at a time effort. I am around alcohol a lot in my life, however the program has given me the strength to resist being pulled back into drinking. be well and go slow, and most importantly do not beat yourself up if it takes more than one try. You are this far, go all the way.
I fought going to meetings after many attempts at sobriety and failing. Being in a group where everyone has common issues can help if YOU let it. it was the most difficult thing in my life to accept that I needed help. Once I went an entire year doing it alone only to succumb to the bottle when something bad in my life happened. The good news is that it works, but only if you want it to. It took me a while to find a home group that suited me so don't be discouraged if you have to "shop" around for one that you feel comfortable at. In my life I was always a problem solver, but I could not solve my addiction to alcohol alone. I have met caring people who extend their hand out if you are willing to accept it. Fighting alcohol, or any dependency is a day to day battle. Hang in there, give it a chance and you will start albeit very slowly a new life free of addiction. It is truly a one day at a time effort. I am around alcohol a lot in my life, however the program has given me the strength to resist being pulled back into drinking. be well and go slow, and most importantly do not beat yourself up if it takes more than one try. You are this far, go all the way.