Hanging on by the skin of my teeth

[catsruleok]

Hi guys,

I'm just posting to let you know that my resolve not to drink is currently weak Many times today I
have thought about going to the supermarket, buying some bottles of booze and drinking them until I
lose consciousness. I still feel like doing that.

The reason why I feel as I do is because of a letter I received in the post this morning. It
brought back painful memories of an injustice that was done to me a few months ago. It will need to
answered and answered very carefully. I've thought about nothing but this letter today and as a
result I've been angry and upset and worried all day.

I know it will do me no good to drink because if I do, I'll only end up with a terrible hang-over.
The problem of how to deal with the letter and painful memories will come back tomorrow. So, I'm
trying hard not to drink despite the fact that tonight, I desperately want the relief drinking would
bring.

If your resolve not to drink is as weak as mine is right now, I hope you won't give in. I hope I
don't give in. If you can get me through this guys, I'd be very grateful..

JB (who's feeling really down )

[Shawster]

An injustice done to you? 8^) it's all the big book. that's a resentment.
Resentments are our number one danger. You are right, as long as you hold
those resentments, you will be in danger of drinking.

I know you are new here. Do you have a sponsor? at least someone to talk to?
You really need to get this off your back, and a trouble shared is a trouble
halved. right now you are trying to white knuckle it alone, and will power
is OK, but it is so much easier to let go, and let another person in.

That letter alone did not do anything to you. You did it to yourself. You
also have the power to start your day over again from this point on. Go do
something for someone else, and I bet your mood will improve more than
moping about the house dwelling on your problems.

Best wishes to you.

Shaw
"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
news:be721j$q09$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm just posting to let you know that my resolve not to drink is currently
weak Many times today I
> have thought about going to the supermarket, buying some bottles of booze
and drinking them until I
> lose consciousness. I still feel like doing that.
>
> The reason why I feel as I do is because of a letter I received in the
post this morning. It
> brought back painful memories of an injustice that was done to me a few
months ago. It will need to
> answered and answered very carefully. I've thought about nothing but this
letter today and as a
> result I've been angry and upset and worried all day.
>
> I know it will do me no good to drink because if I do, I'll only end up
with a terrible hang-over.
> The problem of how to deal with the letter and painful memories will come
back tomorrow. So, I'm
> trying hard not to drink despite the fact that tonight, I desperately want
the relief drinking would
> bring.
>
> If your resolve not to drink is as weak as mine is right now, I hope you
won't give in. I hope I
> don't give in. If you can get me through this guys, I'd be very
grateful..
>
> JB (who's feeling really down )
>
>
>

[catsruleok]

"My Name" <no@e-mail.com> wrote in message news:Xns93AF8E812C605MyIdToken@walks.like.a.duck.. .
> "catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in
> news:be721j$q09$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk:
>
> > I hope I
> > don't give in. If you can get me through this guys, I'd be
> > very grateful..
> >
> > JB (who's feeling really down )
>
> I don't know what to tell you other than repeating what you
> already know, that is that: You _will_ regret it if you do!
> You _can_ handle this straight, and probably in a superior
> fashion, and will therefor _feel better_ about it and yourself.
>
> --
> You know that some people are different.
> Now ain't that a crying shame.
> Wouldn't it be a real drag, if we were all the same.
> Savoy Brown


Hi there,

Many thanks for replying. I've read your post many times because it's such a help to have
confirmation of what I know to be true.

JB

[Shawster]

"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
news:be7b9b$lrm$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk...
> "Shawster" <shawster@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:l4FNa.32781$ic1.542048@twister.tampabay.rr.co m...
> > An injustice done to you? 8^) it's all the big book. that's a
resentment.
> > Resentments are our number one danger. You are right, as long as you
hold
> > those resentments, you will be in danger of drinking.
> >
> > I know you are new here. Do you have a sponsor? at least someone to talk
to?
>
> Hi Shaw,
>
> I've been with this NG about four weeks now and it is because I joined it
that I've been able to
> stay off drink for almost four weeks. I guess I see this group as my one
big sponsor.

So I am guessing that you aren't working any program. Just quitting
drinking, and hoping for the best. great, you are taking the first step
towards a better life. I chose AA and I don't regreat it. It has been a
rewarding experience.

The problem with just quitting drinking is that all the reasons for drinking
(like this letter) still remain. obviously I didn't start my drinking for
any reason other than to have fun and fit in. At the end, I had to drink to
sleep, the comittee in my head would keep me awake telling me how worthless
I was. So when i stopped drinking, the committee took over.
>
> > You really need to get this off your back, and a trouble shared is a
trouble
> > halved. right now you are trying to white knuckle it alone, and will
power
> > is OK, but it is so much easier to let go, and let another person in.
>
> I do talk to others but it's important, as we all know, to be careful
about what one says to whom.
> If one shares a trouble with the *wrong* person, one may get either advice
that is not very helpful
> or get very badly hurt.

well that is why another sober person is a good choice. And someone that is
not related to you in any way. SOmeone anonymous is a good choice ;o) If I
only know you as JB, I really can't hurt you with your secrets. And if it
makes you feel better, no matter what you tell me, I probably have an
experience just as bad, and it would be my job to build your trust by
sharing them with you. That is the fifth step, if you have any experience
with AA.
> >
> > That letter alone did not do anything to you. You did it to yourself.
You
> > also have the power to start your day over again from this point on. Go
do
> > something for someone else, and I bet your mood will improve more than
> > moping about the house dwelling on your problems.
>
> <snip>
>
> I would not disagree with you. I know that I have to change the way I
feel and act when faced with
> difficult situations. I'm trying and look, I'm succeeding thanks to you..
As I'm writing this my
> spirits are lifting and when I've posted it, I will need to sort out
dinner, then watch some TV and
> then go to bed. I'm very glad that you responded to my post Shaw. Not
only have you offered me
> some sensible advice but you've just made my day a whole lot brighter.
Very many thanks


I am happy to be here for you. If you can stay sober for just a few more
hours, you can go to sleep and try again tomorrow.
>
> JB
>
>
>

[stuart]

"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
news:be721j$q09$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm just posting to let you know that my resolve not to drink is currently
weak Many times today I
> have thought about going to the supermarket, buying some bottles of booze
and drinking them until I
> lose consciousness. I still feel like doing that.
>
> The reason why I feel as I do is because of a letter I received in the
post this morning. It
> brought back painful memories of an injustice that was done to me a few
months ago. It will need to
> answered and answered very carefully. I've thought about nothing but this
letter today and as a
> result I've been angry and upset and worried all day.
>
> I know it will do me no good to drink because if I do, I'll only end up
with a terrible hang-over.
> The problem of how to deal with the letter and painful memories will come
back tomorrow. So, I'm
> trying hard not to drink despite the fact that tonight, I desperately want
the relief drinking would
> bring.
>
> If your resolve not to drink is as weak as mine is right now, I hope you
won't give in. I hope I
> don't give in. If you can get me through this guys, I'd be very
grateful..
>
> JB (who's feeling really down )

So, you take what you read in a letter, replay it over and over in YOUR
head, it makes YOU sick, and probably blame the letter?

If it's a legal matter, give it to a lawyer, otherwise chuck it in the
trash.

[My Name]

"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in
news:be7gc0$ppj$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk:

>"My Name" <no@e-mail.com> wrote in message
>news:Xns93AFA7A76510FMyIdToken@walks.like.a.duck.. .
>> "catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in
>> news:be7bnf$npe$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk:
>>
>> > Hi again My name
>> >
>> > Shall we make a pact ?. You won't drink this weekend if
>> > I don't. If you're up for it, I'll post here at about
>> > 7.00 pm UK time tomorrow (Sunday) (what time would that
>> > be for you ?) and again on Monday morning to let you
>> > know how I'm doing. I'll be honest, honest. Are you up
>> > for it ?
>> >
>> > JB.
>>
>> Sure!
>
><snip>
>
> Good on you My Name. See you tomorrow. :^))
>
> JB

'till then.
Remember white knuckles are better than bloody knuckles!

--
You know that some people are different.
Now ain't that a crying shame.
Wouldn't it be a real drag, if we were all the same.
Savoy Brown

[catsruleok]

"stuart" <fred@outerspace.jetsons> wrote in message
news:K_HNa.36804$ZS3.3895869@news2.telusplanet.net ...
>
> "catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
> news:be721j$q09$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I'm just posting to let you know that my resolve not to drink is currently
> weak Many times today I
> > have thought about going to the supermarket, buying some bottles of booze
> and drinking them until I
> > lose consciousness. I still feel like doing that.
> >
> > The reason why I feel as I do is because of a letter I received in the
> post this morning.

<snip>
> >
> > JB (who's feeling really down )
>
> So, you take what you read in a letter, replay it over and over in YOUR
> head, it makes YOU sick, and probably blame the letter?
>
> If it's a legal matter, give it to a lawyer, otherwise chuck it in the
> trash.
>
Hi Stuart,

I know what I have done sounds crazy to you and probably to a lot of other people as well. I know
it's crazy behaviour and that's why I'm trying to change it but old habits die hard :^)) For now,
I hope you will celebrate with me the fact that I am about to go to bed without a drop of drink
inside me and in a far happier mood than I was when I posted my original message. Before I go, I
want to thank My Name, Shaw and the lovely lady who wrote to me privately for their helpful
messages. I'm convinced that it was you guys who turned my evening around. I'm very grateful for
this. Thank you.

JB

[My Name]

"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in
news:be7pdr$20v$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk:

> I
> want to thank My Name, Shaw and the lovely lady who wrote
> to me privately for their helpful messages. I'm convinced
> that it was you guys who turned my evening around. I'm
> very grateful for this. Thank you.
>
> JB

Not too minimize the benefit of help, (I don't want to get no,
and don't deserve no swell head) but to give credit where credit
is do. IMO, the credit goes to you. _You_ decided not to any
further harm to yourself, and are to be congratulated on the
_good_ decision _you_ made, and I, and the others (I'm sure) are
glad to hear it! Congratulations, and goodnight. May you feel
better tomorrow.

--
You know that some people are different.
Now ain't that a crying shame.
Wouldn't it be a real drag, if we were all the same.
Savoy Brown

[stuart]

"My Name" <no@e-mail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns93AFD35DB3D0FMyIdToken@walks.like.a.duck.. .
> "catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in
> news:be7pdr$20v$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk:
>
> > I
> > want to thank My Name, Shaw and the lovely lady who wrote
> > to me privately for their helpful messages. I'm convinced
> > that it was you guys who turned my evening around. I'm
> > very grateful for this. Thank you.
> >
> > JB
>
> Not too minimize the benefit of help, (I don't want to get no,
> and don't deserve no swell head) but to give credit where credit
> is do. IMO, the credit goes to you. _You_ decided not to any
> further harm to yourself, and are to be congratulated on the
> _good_ decision _you_ made, and I, and the others (I'm sure) are
> glad to hear it! Congratulations, and goodnight. May you feel
> better tomorrow.
>
> --
> You know that some people are different.
> Now ain't that a crying shame.
> Wouldn't it be a real drag, if we were all the same.
> Savoy Brown

Gotta check the width of those door jambs sometimes myself......

[My Name]

"stuart" <fred@outerspace.jetsons> wrote in
news:GjKNa.37192$ZS3.3937733@news2.telusplanet.net :

>
>"My Name" <no@e-mail.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns93AFD35DB3D0FMyIdToken@walks.like.a.duck.. .
>> "catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in
>> news:be7pdr$20v$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk:
>>
>> > I
>> > want to thank My Name, Shaw and the lovely lady who
>> > wrote to me privately for their helpful messages. I'm
>> > convinced that it was you guys who turned my evening
>> > around. I'm very grateful for this. Thank you.
>> >
>> > JB
>>
>> Not too minimize the benefit of help, (I don't want to get
>> no, and don't deserve no swell head) but to give credit
>> where credit is do. IMO, the credit goes to you. _You_
>> decided not to any further harm to yourself, and are to be
>> congratulated on the _good_ decision _you_ made, and I,
>> and the others (I'm sure) are glad to hear it!
>> Congratulations, and goodnight. May you feel better
>> tomorrow.

> Gotta check the width of those door jambs sometimes
> myself......

They do seem to make 'em to darn small! :)

--
You know that some people are different.
Now ain't that a crying shame.
Wouldn't it be a real drag, if we were all the same.
Savoy Brown

[Ripple]

I don't know if what I have to say will help or hinder. Even pain is
part of the human experience, dwell in it, feel it, fight with it, but
if you medicate it, its just lurking to get you later. Take anything
I say with many grains of salt because I'm a drunk getting through the
first sober weekend in a decade.

Look to the rising sun

Ripple.



"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:<be721j$q09$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk>...
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm just posting to let you know that my resolve not to drink is currently weak Many times today I
> have thought about going to the supermarket, buying some bottles of booze and drinking them until I
> lose consciousness. I still feel like doing that.
>
> The reason why I feel as I do is because of a letter I received in the post this morning. It
> brought back painful memories of an injustice that was done to me a few months ago. It will need to
> answered and answered very carefully. I've thought about nothing but this letter today and as a
> result I've been angry and upset and worried all day.
>
> I know it will do me no good to drink because if I do, I'll only end up with a terrible hang-over.
> The problem of how to deal with the letter and painful memories will come back tomorrow. So, I'm
> trying hard not to drink despite the fact that tonight, I desperately want the relief drinking would
> bring.
>
> If your resolve not to drink is as weak as mine is right now, I hope you won't give in. I hope I
> don't give in. If you can get me through this guys, I'd be very grateful..
>
> JB (who's feeling really down )

[rosie readandpost]

>> I'm convinced
> > that it was you guys who turned my evening around. I'm
> > very grateful for this. Thank you.
> >
> > JB


if you liked the support you got here, and it worked for you, JUST WAIT until you get to AA.................you will
love it!

rosie

[Robert McGregor]

"rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3bNNa.189536$jT4.3442866@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> >> I'm convinced
> > > that it was you guys who turned my evening around. I'm
> > > very grateful for this. Thank you.
> > >
> > > JB
>
>
"rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:l%MNa.189534$jT4.3442157@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> be a good example bob, its "attraction" remember?
>
"rosie readandpost" <readandpostREMOVE@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Z0Sxa.60832$dl6.3522826@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> ATTRACTION, NOT PROMOTION is what we in AA are suppose to remember, and
abide by

> if you liked the support you got here, and it worked for you, JUST WAIT
until you get to AA.................you will
> love it!
>

hahahaha

Bob

[catsruleok]

"Ripple" <therisingsun91@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:b2da4424.0307051903.7a888904@posting.google.c om...
> I don't know if what I have to say will help or hinder. Even pain is
> part of the human experience, dwell in it, feel it, fight with it, but
> if you medicate it, its just lurking to get you later. Take anything
> I say with many grains of salt because I'm a drunk getting through the
> first sober weekend in a decade.
>
> Look to the rising sun
>
> Ripple.

Don't belittle yourself. What you say makes a great deal of sense.

Congratulations, BTW, on remaining sober for a whole week. If it wasn't easy, it shows you're a
fighter with great strength.

JB

[catsruleok]

"rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3bNNa.189536$jT4.3442866@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>
> >> I'm convinced
> > > that it was you guys who turned my evening around. I'm
> > > very grateful for this. Thank you.
> > >
> > > JB
>
>
> if you liked the support you got here, and it worked for you, JUST WAIT until you get to
AA.................you will
> love it!
>
> rosie
>
Hi Rosie,

Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for AA. Past experience of being in an AA group and now, what
I read here and on the AA NG, has put me off joining it. Now, I am not rubbishing AA. I know it
is an excellent organisation and that an enormous number of people have benefitted frombeing members
of it. It may be Bill's writing style and also the manner in which some people promote his
teachings that puts me off joining it. One day, I might have the god sense to look beyond these
things. For now, I'm happy to be just a member of this group.

JB.

[rosie readandpost]

> > if you liked the support you got here, and it worked for you, JUST WAIT
> until you get to AA.................you will
> > love it!
> >


is this what you consider promotion?
LOL!

[rosie readandpost]

> Hi Rosie,
>
> Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for AA. Past experience of being in an AA group and now, what
> I read here and on the AA NG, has put me off joining it.


i am sorry, that any of our (A.R.A.A)behavior might deter you from finding the help that you MIGHT receive from being a
part of AA.
HOWEVER, not everyone goes to AA, ( not everyone in here is a member) in order to live a sober and serene life.
(imo, that is just fine)




>For now, I'm happy to be just a member of this group.
>
> JB.
>
>


that is fine with me, i am benefiting from your posting here.............................
i'm sorry if my post seemed "pushy", i can't help but want everyone to have the wonderful experiences i have had.

(i thought i read that you were thinking of finding an AA meeting, sorry again)

[Shawster]

"rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:LzWNa.178224$Xl.2925165@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Rosie,
> >
> > Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for AA. Past experience of being
in an AA group and now, what
> > I read here and on the AA NG, has put me off joining it.
>
>
> i am sorry, that any of our (A.R.A.A)behavior might deter you from finding
the help that you MIGHT receive from being a
> part of AA.
> HOWEVER, not everyone goes to AA, ( not everyone in here is a member) in
order to live a sober and serene life.
> (imo, that is just fine)

try the hula hoop excercise. drop a hula hoop on the ground. step into it.
everything inside the hoop is something you can control and everything
outside the hoop you can't. Now say the serenity prayer.

Other people's behavior is outside the hula hoop and can't be controlled.
All I can do is be the best me I can be. I appreciate that everone has
something to contribute to my life, and a lesson to teach me. No one person
is perfect, and no one person has everything that I want or need. When I am
rigorously honest, lose my ego in a situation, and let go, I can put God
first.

I learned a lesson from Bob, and Blue, Moonraker, Gail, Deb, and many others
here. I think the Prayer of Saint Francis applies to us here, and we each
take a line from it.

>
>
>
>
> >For now, I'm happy to be just a member of this group.
> >
> > JB.
> >
> >
>
>
> that is fine with me, i am benefiting from your posting
here.............................
> i'm sorry if my post seemed "pushy", i can't help but want everyone to
have the wonderful experiences i have had.
>
> (i thought i read that you were thinking of finding an AA meeting, sorry
again)
>
>
>

[rosie readandpost]

> I learned a lesson from Bob, and Blue, Moonraker, Gail, Deb, and many others
> here. I think the Prayer of Saint Francis applies to us here, and we each
> take a line from it.
>


yes, of course, you are quite correct!
thanks,
rosie

[rosie readandpost]

whew!
thanks for that!

--
read and post daily, it works!
rosie
if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.
....................................will rogers




"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:be9eka$8up$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> "rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:LzWNa.178224$Xl.2925165@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > Hi Rosie,
> > >
> > > Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for AA. Past experience of being in an AA group and now,
> what
> > > I read here and on the AA NG, has put me off joining it.
>
> <,snip>
> > >For now, I'm happy to be just a member of this group.
> > >
> > > JB.
> > >
>
> > that is fine with me, i am benefiting from your posting here.............................
> > i'm sorry if my post seemed "pushy", i can't help but want everyone to have the wonderful
> experiences i have had.
> >
> > (i thought i read that you were thinking of finding an AA meeting, sorry again)
>
> Rosie, you have a better memory than me. When I first joined this group I did mention that I had
> also joined AA (again) and that I had started reading "Just for Today" and also the Big Book".
> Subsequently I subscribed to alt.recovery.aa.
>
> In the beginning, I had high hopes that AA would help me in the way it has helped so many others.
> The fact that it hasn't yet been able to may be because I'm just not ready yet to accept what it has
> to offer.
>
> JB
>
>
>
>

[Shawster]

> Subsequently I subscribed to alt.recovery.aa.

ARAA is *not* AA, I don't even go there.

>
> In the beginning, I had high hopes that AA would help me in the way it has
helped so many others.
> The fact that it hasn't yet been able to may be because I'm just not ready
yet to accept what it has
> to offer.

Try a different meeting. you just might find a friend to go to coffee with
like I did, it made all the difference.
>

OK, now I'm going to be late to a meeting. ;o)

Shaw


>
>
>
>
>

[catsruleok]

"rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:LzWNa.178224$Xl.2925165@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Hi Rosie,
> >
> > Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for AA. Past experience of being in an AA group and now,
what
> > I read here and on the AA NG, has put me off joining it.

<,snip>
> >For now, I'm happy to be just a member of this group.
> >
> > JB.
> >

> that is fine with me, i am benefiting from your posting here.............................
> i'm sorry if my post seemed "pushy", i can't help but want everyone to have the wonderful
experiences i have had.
>
> (i thought i read that you were thinking of finding an AA meeting, sorry again)

Rosie, you have a better memory than me. When I first joined this group I did mention that I had
also joined AA (again) and that I had started reading "Just for Today" and also the Big Book".
Subsequently I subscribed to alt.recovery.aa.

In the beginning, I had high hopes that AA would help me in the way it has helped so many others.
The fact that it hasn't yet been able to may be because I'm just not ready yet to accept what it has
to offer.

JB

[Moonraker]

> "rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:LzWNa.178224$Xl.2925165@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > i am sorry, that any of our (A.R.A.A)behavior might deter you from
finding
> the help that you MIGHT receive from being a
> > part of AA.
> > HOWEVER, not everyone goes to AA, ( not everyone in here is a member)
in
> order to live a sober and serene life.
> > (imo, that is just fine)

It's real interesting that you would choose to emphasise the word "MIGHT" in
your post.

Bill W. said " Rarely have we seen a person fail who thoroughly followed our
path." He didn't say "might" or "maybe".....

[Mias]

Hi JB
Do not drink. One day at a time you will be able to do a lot more than just
answer one letter. That I CAN promise
Thinking of you
Kind regards
Mias
"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
news:be721j$q09$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm just posting to let you know that my resolve not to drink is currently
weak Many times today I
> have thought about going to the supermarket, buying some bottles of booze
and drinking them until I
> lose consciousness. I still feel like doing that.
>
> The reason why I feel as I do is because of a letter I received in the
post this morning. It
> brought back painful memories of an injustice that was done to me a few
months ago. It will need to
> answered and answered very carefully. I've thought about nothing but this
letter today and as a
> result I've been angry and upset and worried all day.
>
> I know it will do me no good to drink because if I do, I'll only end up
with a terrible hang-over.
> The problem of how to deal with the letter and painful memories will come
back tomorrow. So, I'm
> trying hard not to drink despite the fact that tonight, I desperately want
the relief drinking would
> bring.
>
> If your resolve not to drink is as weak as mine is right now, I hope you
won't give in. I hope I
> don't give in. If you can get me through this guys, I'd be very
grateful..
>
> JB (who's feeling really down )
>
>

[rosie readandpost]

>
> It's real interesting that you would choose to emphasise the word "MIGHT" in
> your post.
>

AA is not the right approach for everyone, so MIGHT is quite appropriate.

--
read and post daily, it works!
rosie
if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.
....................................will rogers




"Moonraker" <fuggadaboutit@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:T8YNa.32946$9s2.10529@fe05.atl2.webusenet.com ...
>
> > "rosie readandpost" <readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:LzWNa.178224$Xl.2925165@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > i am sorry, that any of our (A.R.A.A)behavior might deter you from
> finding
> > the help that you MIGHT receive from being a
> > > part of AA.
> > > HOWEVER, not everyone goes to AA, ( not everyone in here is a member)
> in
> > order to live a sober and serene life.
> > > (imo, that is just fine)
>
> It's real interesting that you would choose to emphasise the word "MIGHT" in
> your post.
>
> Bill W. said " Rarely have we seen a person fail who thoroughly followed our
> path." He didn't say "might" or "maybe".....
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

[Blue Moon]

"catsruleok" <catsruleok@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:<be7b9b$lrm$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk>...

> I guess I see this group as my one big sponsor.

The idea of a sponsor is to DO everything the recovered individual
DID. That's just not possible with this group.

> If one shares a trouble with the *wrong* person, one may get either advice
> that is not very helpful or get very badly hurt.

Not sure how much worse off you'd be not getting stuff dealt with, and
so eventually drinking on it.

[rosie readandpost]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Blue Moon]

On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 17:23:11 GMT, "rosie readandpost"
<readandpost@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote:

>zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

If you had really falling asleep then you'd not be posting, so I
conclude that your post is just snooty attitude towards someone else
pointing out the truth.

--
Blue Moon