Hello Moe!

Im Sara and whenever I am reading a thread I come across a post you have written and I wanted to tell you how upbeat and positive they sound! They are helping me in my recovery. Im newly sober, it will be 4 months on the 19th. :D

Keep up the posts- I really enjoy them. Im reading "Working with others" in the BB as my sponsor gave me this for homework and I am realizing Ive been harsh when Im working with other addicts and alcoholics. Im trying to get the most out of recovery- not only to stay sober but so I can help others.

Im on step 9 right now, but Im actually going back to visit the rehab I went to so that I can re- do steps 1, 2, and 3. Ya see, I was detoxing while I worked these steps and Ive been told by my sponsor Im still running on self- will. Its gotta stop if I wanna stay sober!

I wont talk your ears off. Just wanted to say I enjoy what you have to say.

Sincerely,

Sara

Hiya Sara. Was curious what you meant when you said you were "harsh" when working with other addicts and alcoholics? You've been a great friend to many of us, here. :) I know when you first came out of Rehab, you were very "gung ho" and quoting much of the good info you had learned. But I understood that your passion was part of your recovery process, and that you were probably, in addition to trying to share your new tools of recovery with us, reinforcing for 'your own self' the basics of what you had learned. It must be very strange to spend all those days with friends who 'speak your language' and then suddenly find yourself with "civilians." :D I'm glad you'll have the opportunity to go to this 'refresher' group. You are doing SO well and seem to have truly 'gotten it.' As you continue your recovery and learn to work with others, your hard work and enthusiasm will no doubt ignite many of the people you wish to help. I'm not sure if this Rehab would work for me (I've never been comfortable in 'group' things)....but who knows....anyway, you are definitely a testimonial to its ability to recover lives! Good for you, Sara!
TwinAlice (going to sleepytime now, cause us baby boomers need our rest...and beauty sleep! :)

Hi ya Alice!
Man! I LOVE to read your posts soooooooooooooooooo much! You, Lynn, and DA are just naturals at writing! And it's beyond that- it makes me laugh, cry, and forces me to think about things.

I know it's bedtime now... putting my lil' ones to bed now.. 8:30, they are so darn fun to be around and cute.. it's hard to put them to bed. I would normally go to bed shortly after- but things have changed since I lost my job. I find myself organizing, reading about recovery, and planning my next day so that puts me in bed later.

Ok, an answer to what I meant about the word (harsh)- Ive been taking steps beyond recovery and reading more about helping others. They say in the big book that working with others will keep you sober. But thats not why Im doing it. I believe helping others is God's plan for me. So many things have been reveiled to me since Ive been sober. The desire to help others is growing and filling my mind all day with thoughts on how I can help others.
Basically "harsh" has meant Ive been reading posts and automatically thinking about their actions- and instead of just telling my story, I label them as an alcoholic or addict and right away give idea's on what their options are. No matter what my own convictions are, the only thing I should be doing is sharing my experience.

I will write tomorrow! My boyfriend just came over ,


Love,

Sara

Sarandipity,

A very big thumbs up for the 4 months sober. Stick with your program and it will take you where you want to go. :angel:
I appreciate your comments about my "upbeat" attitude. It was a long time coming. I had to take quite a beating before I got into the program. I now have over 4 years sober. The AA program has provided me with many wonderful things. I just say "stick with it and the promises will come true."
Only recently have I realized I was having issues with my pain medication.
This board and of course many of your posts have helped me greatly. Feel free to contact me and chat anytime. Good luck with going back to rehab.
Just a word of advice - In my rehab they said that it takes some time for your brain chemicals to come back to "normal." That's a great reason for you to revisit your steps.

As they say in my AA meetings to a newcomer - "You are the most important person here!"

Moe :bouncing: