Redhead, good for you. You are a strong woman.

Thank you.

Two weeks tomorrow.
I've yet to start putting cigarettes out on myself. Score.

Today I watched a girl freebase off a metal pipe that had been sitting in a gutter for weeks.

Putting on a new spin on the phrase "staying clean."

Good to hear. Keep it up mate, I need to quit smoking here soon and replace it with basketball again.

How can people who drink alcohol claim to be "drug free"?

Anyone? Just asking...

Logically, they can't...legally, they can't...in their own little world, anything is possible.

That's awesome. I've been sending you happy thoughts.

Sorry to hear.I just had to do the same with my son.We talk often.
Give him time,he will come around.

Congrats to all who are going ciean!You can all do it.
May you all find that the best high is LIFE,CLEAN & SOBER!!

Currently on the wagon. Spring time is lovely and I'd rather go for long walks than stay locked up in my crummy apartment and drink outta' boredom and inertia. Been taking multi-vitamins, eating right, keeping regular sleeping habits. Consequently feel great. I made a list of simple life changes I need to make a couple of weeks ago and I plan on sticking with it. Amazing what a few simple changes can do for ya'. If only I could quit smoking I'd be totally on track...but one step at a time...one day at a time....

Congrats,Yes.One day at a time.Prayers for continued success!

like to stop in here every so often to hear the wonderful stories you all have

and

to spread the love and support!!!


Love to you all!!!


Tammy

I'm a recovering alcoholic/addict for almost 17 years now. Believe me, sober thinking is a way of life....so many people think addiction is about the "substance" and they couldn't be more wrong!!

True, I have to NOT use substances to remain sober, however, I was taught a new outlook on life and coping skills through AA..it also took me back to the God of my childhood...I was brought up with good morals and beliefs, I just chose to jump on the other side of the fence earlier in life...rebellion...whatever...

today, I love my life and believe me...I never thought I'd live past 30!!

I am getting to take my sponsor to meetings now. He has trouble with night blindness and most of our meetings are nightly. I took him to meetings in my boarder's car because I didn't want to scare him by taking him in my old van.

Had a good meeting at our sister group, The Grapevine Group. We were studying Tradition 2. That group like our local group, Third Tradition Group is trying to get back our prudent reserves after sending both our GSRs to the regional. The Grapevine Group is raffling off a donated copy of the 'AA comes of Age'.

i will have 4 years in july...havent had an urge or desire to drink since 2 months after i quit...i go to AA once a year to get my token.......
i had enough..to be willing to take an honest look at myself and see what needed changing...so i gave myself a thinking overhaul.....
god or higher power does nothing for me...i do it for myself. i understand now that its just life and dealing with it isnt as bad as i thought it was....
i practice real honesty with EVERYONE (drinking or non) i practice not taking anything personal,
i always do the best i can in everything,
i practice not making assumptions,
and i practice being impeccable with my words(meaning i dont spread negativity,gossip,lies)..instead i use them to encourage, laugh, add positivity, and thoughtfulness...
doing these things obliterated any desire i had to drink
im not perfect at them but i DO THE BEST I CAN ALWAYS.......... .

I'm really only in it for the keychains. But the keychains are nicer to have than DUI's and possession charges, I suppose.

Just was browsing Mingle and came across this thread. I worked in a substance abuse clinic, well till the hospital deemed it neccessary to close the unit on April 30th.

I want to say congratulations to each of you that made the life changing choice. It is a daily choice; one day at a time.

Welcome to thread, MotherTucker43. I work at a nursing home that used to be a hospital. One of CNA supervisor that quit used to be a substance abuse counselor. Halfway between the closest hosptial currently we have a treatment center where we get a lot of members who come by our local meetings to get their papers signed. Some have actually stayed which is always a good thing for the groups. We have a few members that have taken literature to the treatment center. We try different things like go to prisons to give meetings. Here we have better terms with prisons that are far away than local jails. Currently our hispanic members who speak mostly Spanish are trying to be incorporated into a new district. They want a voice in AA at the upper levels but want to retain their own unique identity. My boarder has agreed to take over the NA I started. She was telling me that she goes by the clock to my next meeting. One can really get absorbed into the meetings. I like the social aspect of the meetings.