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I’m just over 24 hours sober. I cried through my whole first meeting. I’m really proud of myself and if you need help too, I highly recommend.
www.aa.org
FP Edit: you guys are amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my newly sober heart. I got so tired of waking up feeling like shit. And this weekend I very nearly died. It has to stop, or I will. Sooner rather than later. If you’re struggling too, please don’t hesitate to reach out. It’s okay to need and ask for help. A lesson that nearly took me too long to learn. Thank you.
aprique
My brother never learned to ask. I'm so glad you did. I know how hard it will be, but I have confidence that you can do it! You got this!!
5eaux4
Graced with 30 yrs. What I didn’t know then? The day at a time thing isn’t false modesty, it really is the key. Best wishes going forward.
Arsikere
@OP i had one of those until i got a year and then gave it to another newcomer, saying they should do the same. good job :)
airun44
One day at a time my friend. Also, as you'll find out, the big book is a life saver, but getting a sponsor is an anchor. God Bless!
Benhorn7
Man, every time I see these I forget their for the aa, and I'm like" oh, he's been in the illuminati for 24 hours, congrats to him. Oh w..."
phsnyc
Keep going. One day at a time. Reach out anytime.
dlingerfelt
Great job!! Congrats!
sleeek
7 years clean off heroin myself. Keep it up dude you can do it.
powderwt
@OP IDK about you, but lot of my friendship withered away as they all still drink heavily. Stay strong. Life gets much better here on out!
Badluck13
You go sober fucker! I love you.
Ronelyn
My dad never quit, and it killed him. Thank you, for his sake.
katiebcomedy
hanshotthird
ODAT, baby!
TacitusAurelius
Literally just do 24 hours of not drinking and repeat as many times as you can. That’s how it works :) congrats.
ChestnutCritter
juliocortazar
it wasn't given to you. you stood up and went for it. willingness is huge. good luck, my friend. keep coming back.
josh2
Getting my 30 day chip this evening. I remember the first dozen times I was in your place...get a sponsor and call them even tho 1/
josh2
The phone may feel like it weighs a thousand pounds. Kick some ass and just remember how good life will be 2/2
theniamthegirl2016
One day at a time. Even after 32 years... it's a evil tempting beast.
katiebcomedy
32 years?! Wow! Congrats to YOU.
Ivebeenkickedoutofseveralplaces
Those horsemen are hideous for sure
Microfiche
It's worth it. One day at a time... (Now an old timer)
karimonsterbitches
You weren't given that. You fucking EARNED it :) Good on you!
ImgurandYouregur
I made a dumb mistake on Friday night, flew too close to the sun, and now I'm right there with you. Stay strong man, we can do this.
ImgurandYouregur
Also, this inspired me to go home and not drink. I was thinking about it, too.
Flonaise
I used to go to a bar that you could trade your chip in for a free drink.
HornoTostador
Yikes
hypnotictommy
Who the hell hands those out trick or treating?
Wavetrap
Alcoholics?
PorkFriedSquirrel
Quitters who finally realized who's in the oval office
APX1031
Started a similar thing today. No more spending all my money on alcohol and weed. Calling it: Sober November, or, "Sobember" if you will.
goddessofgreen
Gets easier day by day.
ThomasFernandez
foxmichaels
Congrats!
MeatPopsicleMultiPass
Let's celebrate! First rounds on... oh.
katiebcomedy
Thank you!
MaDragon
Just celebrated 31 years this year. ONE day at a time. Proud of you - keep coming back!
Ivebeenkickedoutofseveralplaces
Happy birthday!! I’ll have 3 years in January
katiebcomedy
That’s incredible! I can’t even imagine that long. I’m gonna do it tho :)
MaDragon
You will. One day plus one day plus one day. The joy and pride of it never end. YOU DID IT!
DrScratchansniff
Hell yeah dude. 10 years here, got sober at 22. Still doing it
igobeder
Quitter. +1
katiebcomedy
ageofpug
That +1 saved you from the down vote waterfall
igobeder
I like living on the edge.
FuzzyNutSak
Waterfall is the opposite of firefly
ageofpug
Oh
STGxDante
Damn thought you got an invite to the Illuminati and you have to find the right vending machine to put the coin in.
theTrafficConeDisturbance
Has to be in 24 hours
notashill
Was looking for this. Am not disappoint
TheNameIsEaston
My brew club: https://c1.iggcdn.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_440,w_704/v1420841659/gjwxxzmcpxmrhsxpvqvr.jpg
TheNameIsEaston
https://www.facebook.com/groups/brewluminati/
IDrankAllYourWorcestershireSauce
I like the way your brain works
universalcode
AA would be better without all the faith stuff.
mrgdh1969
Agreed
Stinkdog
Smart recovery is a science based addiction meeting. I prefer it over AA but it's not as big as AA
Bystandr
For some its better and for some , worse. They would benefit from having a choice to pick from for sure.
OmNachoMama
Higher power is about believing in something outside of yourself. Doesn’t have to be God. It can be believing the sun will come up.
LatrineUsedToBeShitHouse
Give up one addiction for another.
BilldeTurlock
lame
davebeastly
Is that just a US thing? I was watching a doc about US crime and addiction yesterday and literally everyone was name dropping Jesus and God.
Depili
Pretty much only US thing. But it isn't uncommon replacing substance addiction with religion addiction.
BilldeTurlock
lame description
juliocortazar
12 step programs are not religious. religion assumes metaphysical realities. spirituality helps you connect with other people.big difference
sowasvonsowas
Emphasis in AA on your Higher Power AS YOU UNDERSTAND HIM (IT.) For many the group itself is their higher power! 1/2
sowasvonsowas
But alcoholism is really a spiritual disease, therefore the treatment that works best for most people is a spiritual one.
SierraTM
What do you mean, a spiritual disease?
sowasvonsowas
It has physiological elements, but it's primarily a manifestation of hubris: of wanting to BE God, not follow God's 'rules.'
SierraTM
I disagree so much.
tokenhooker
Can anyone tell me a program like AA that's not religious. I'd like help but don't want the religion.
kaylaer
Look into refuge recovery (Noah Levine) it's spiritual but not religious. But not everywhere like AA.
MrPhukett
I’ve been to numerous AAs in Oz, none of them are the slightest bit religious.
SnackMasterRanger
All they want you to do is find a higher power. I've known people who treat their sobriety as their higher power
lifenotfound
There is SMART http://www.smartrecovery.org
sowasvonsowas
Emphasis in AA on your Higher Power AS YOU UNDERSTAND HIM (IT.) For many the group itself is their higher power!
Stinkdog
See if you have Smart recovery in your area. Either that or look for agnostic AA meetings. I prefer Smart to AA
spacemermaids
There are secular/atheist agnostic AA groups. Might be hard to find outside of big cities in my experience
kaylaer
It is based off of Buddhist principles so I guess you could say it's "religious" but there is no diety.
sowasvonsowas
No, not at all! It stems from the Oxford Movement in the 1930s, which was a modern take on Christianity, based mostly on the Gospel of Luke.
EggFooYung
Good for you. Keep not drinking.
HappyMadison
Cheers! Oh wait...
SirShmoopyofAwesomtown
I'll drink to that
katiebcomedy
I’m gonna really try.
Textuality
You can do it!
We believe in you!
birdbrainedphoenix
One day at a time, man. Just one day at a time. You can do this.
Mephian
Play games instead alot more expensive and intoxicating
Mockingbirb
Good luck @OP!
Logan9Fingers
We all believe in you. Even if some of us are nit sure how to spell believe...
Jhinsanity
Or not
kprice1234
Do or do not. There is no try
Cakesndots
-broda
PartTimeMemeDealer9
Don't fucking try. Do. Never think try. You HAVE to do this or you'll regret it every day. Don't go near bars. No liquor stores
TheEmperorDarthSidious
As yoda said "do or do not there is no try."
snozeberriestastelikesnozeberries
You got this!
PartTimeMemeDealer9
You have to fill your time with other things. Any hobbies , exercise, anything. Get with friends and just hang out
Sublime1981
I have hobbies. I just enjoy them more with booze.
KamaainaLounge
RLupine
Soon enough those 24h will be 2yrs, congrats
KingoftheCommentLurkers
I don't know you, and this is crazy, but I'm proud of OP! Stay sober, baby.
katiebcomedy
Thank you. I can’t even imagine 2 years right now.
ConspiracyLimbo
Buckle up, it's almost 2 years.
bobbylan1955
You'll do it. First today. You got two days then soon two weeks.... Good luck God bless.
TheSauceGuy
We can :) You'll get there!
RiVenoX
Don't try to imagine 24 years, just take it one day at a time. Tomorrow is a fight you don't have to think about, just focus on now.
Orb99
Step by step bro, congrats
RaptorJesus2
Nevermind that... Just don't drink today, and hit up a meeting!
MrsHowVeryDareYou
It’s been 2 years, how’s it going?
BarfTittiesGalore
One Foot In Front of the other and you'll eventually be there. Don't lose focus.
goddessofgreen
Before you know it you'll wonder how you ever lived like that.
Imademyselfsquirtle
Aim higher. Sober until I died.
BilldeTurlock
When?
PhilTheKhajiit
They say take it one day at a time for good reason, but op is right, 2 years will sneak up on you faster than you think if you keep 1/2
Dafukmylookinat
Do not think about years... think today.
PhilTheKhajiit
Up with the work and keep doing what's right for you.
cuddlesdotgif
Just keep imagining ‘tomorrow.’ I have cried through plenty of CoDA meetings - not the same but nonetheless - you’re not alone.
goddessofgreen
It's all hard shit to get off of. Smile. Keep going strong.
Woestkonijn
Two years is peanuts my good man. Everybody can fight 10 seconds. Just keep adding up 10 seconds more. And more. And more.
RiVenoX
Thanks Kimmy Schmidt :P
Woestkonijn
You are welcome, unknown stranger from the internet.