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    RecoveringAlcoholic posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago

    I found a meeting that’s geared towards newcomers to GA, and have decided to make that my weekly meeting.

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    RecoveringAlcoholic posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 years, 8 months ago

    I blew off my regular GA meeting last week, and I have a strong feeling I’m going to blow off tomorrow’s as well. This stems from my not-so-great experience with AA, which I solved by purchasing my own copy of the Big Book and working through the steps on my own. I should at the very least attend and try to find a sponsor.

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      tony replied 2 years, 8 months ago

      If I might be so bold as to suggest; if you really want help and believe you have a problem make both meetings. It has been my experience those that try to do it by themselves only stay abstinate and in recovery for a short period of time before the inevitable addiction returns with a vengeance. Reflection for the day April 3rd “Them that…[Read more]

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      Sharon.W replied 2 years, 8 months ago

      I have been sober for 22 years, but struggling with Gambling. I keep getting close to 90 days then cave under pressure. Get some accountability partners, people you can call when you feel “the urge”. I can also tell you that I never formally worked the steps at AA, had a sponsor one time who fired me! I can say that I want nothing to do with…[Read more]

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    RecoveringAlcoholic posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 years, 8 months ago

    It started small. I’d play online poker or blackjack and I figured since I wasn’t using actual money no damage was done. I took a day trip to a local casino and ended up losing 2/3rds of my Navy pension in four hours. I came back the next day and managed to lose the remaining third. I’m currently in the midst of a major depressive episode becau…[Read more]

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      kenl replied 2 years, 8 months ago

      I am assuming you found help for your drinking.
      If so find a GA 12 step meeting and in some areas
      there is free counseling. Wish you well and hope to
      catch up with you in chat. I try to pop in around 11 pm est
      and I host an online GA type meeting
      Stay Well
      Ken L YBIR