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"These observations would be academic and pointless if our friend never took the first drink, thereby setting the terrible cycle in motion. Therefore, the main problem of the alcoholic centers in his...
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That's why Don't Drink and go to Meetings doesn't work. ...Read More
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And the Big Book never gives that 'just don't drink and go to meetings' message as a solution to alcoholism. And that message could very likely spell death or permanent insanity for a real alcoholic....
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Although Don't drink and go to meetings helped this fellow That may be true of certain nonalcoholic people who, though drinking fool...Read More
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The alcoholic is like a tornado roaring his way through the lives of others. Hearts are broken. Sweet relationships are dead. Affections have been uprooted. Selfish and inconsiderate habits have kept...
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Kenny: Are you still in denial? Don't drink and go to meetings has worked for millions of people. The only way it doesn't work is when they still think they don't have a drinking problem. Denial is...
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As Kenny already mentioned, that "Just don't drink and go to meetings" message may work for many nonalcoholic folk who have some trouble with their drinking. But it doesn't work for the real...
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Kenny My Higher power was Judge L. Paul Albreckta and the Great State Of Ohio. They were the ones that convinced me that I had a drinking problem. after my third DWI.
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My present sponsor is always saying "just don't drink and go to meetings". Hes 25 years sober I argue this point with him on a regular basis, I believe the steps are required to stay sober. He adds...
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Speaking strictly for myself....the whole issue of "just don't drink and go to meetings" would have never -- in itself -- been enough to keep me sober for this first year. Never. That's because being...
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Your right Mike Don't drink and go to meetings. Bring the body the mind will follow. No matter how you get here. High bottom or low bottom once your here and see the winners You'll stay. If you don't...
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No, Sarge -- Mike isn't right. I am right and everybody else is wrong. Barbara the Alcoholic
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Barbara, I'm so very proud of you, you've made a wonderful thing out of this journey called sobriety, and it's been a total pleasure watching you grow, you've come along way girl and yet there's so...
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Dave.....I second that motion Barb you have worked the program.....and it shows. Be well Stay well Mary
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The quote goes something like this-"Anyone can do something for one day that they would be appalled at doing for a lifetime." Therefore, we ask God, as we understand Him, on a daily basis for...
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Most of us sense that real tolerance of other people's shortcomings and viewpoints and a respect for their opinions are attitudes which make us more useful to others. Our very lives, as ex-problem...
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