In february 2003 I started to go to aa.
It has changed my life for the better. So
much so, that I am going back to college
to gain a counseling degree. If your life
is being driven into the ground by alcohol
and drug abuse, please go to a meeting it
does not cost you anything, it gives you a
reprieve during your day to begin your day
over. To share with others who have been
there and know what you are going through.
I thought I was unique, that nobody would
understand.
This is the first time on this site, and I
just wanted to share this with someone. I
have my life back and I owe it to the
fellowship of aa. I have tried churchs,
abstinence, denial, and in almost one year
I have been able to accept 44 years of
alcohol being an unwanted presence in my
life. It is no longer welcomed. Thanks
for letting me share.
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hmrjnh
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 30
Thanks For Sharing Posted: 01-22-04 14:07pm
I totally agree with you. Aa and na
meetings are the only way to start on the
road to recovery. I was using drugs and
alcohol for almost 8 years, and then I
went to rehab. Through rehab I was
introduced to aa and na meetings. I can
honestly say they saved my life. Through
the support of my family, the people at
meetings, and most importantly god, I have
been clean and sober for almost 2 years in
april. Meeting makers make it.
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letterz02
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 22 Location: southern california
Posted: 01-24-04 19:17pm
Congradulations to both of you I am very
happy to hear someone has changed there
old ways.My husband is drug addict. He
has been for 5 years. I wish I could say
the same for my husband
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Boston
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Boston
Posted: 01-29-04 15:35pm
Congratulations to your wanting to
recover. It's not easy.
I grew up with an alcoholic father.. He's
now sober 10 years, but it was hard to
accept that this was going on as a young
person. I now admire his courage,
strength and willingness to get well.
My son has been sober for 2 years. He's
a drug addict, and went through an
excruciating 12 week rehab in utah. It
saved his life. He's gone to aa meetings
and na. They're a saving grace.
Addiction can be inherited, but one can
learn to live their life without these
things.
Thanks for sharing.. And much luck in
your continued fight.
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san54
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia
Recovery Posted: 01-29-04 15:49pm
I commend you. It is tough and brave of
you. My mother, over 30 years ago died
of cirrosis of the liver from drinking.
And my brother is recovering. It is a
tough battle and you are stronger when you
do it.
Bravo :d :p
I grew up with an alcoholic father.. He's
now sober 10 years, but it was hard to
accept that this was going on as a young
person. I now admire his courage,
strength and willingness to get well.
:p 
