Thank Goodness for People You Can Call

[JenniferB]

It's been a rough week. My truck broke down, and it failed emissions. To repair the truck is going to cost $500 minimum. I ran into trouble on the bus. I haven't been able to work out at the gym, and I haven't been eating like I should. A bad sponsor I let go. Things became overwhelming. My emotions were really taking a roller coaster ride.

One thing I am very grateful for with A.A. is that there is always someone you can call who is willing to talk. I hit one of those moods of depression I get once in awhile. But now I have someone I am able to call. This helps every time. The help comes instantly. Most times it doesn't even matter if the person I'm talking with has a solution, the fact that there is a person who listens makes all the difference in the world. It's amazing how A.A. works. It's a lifeline, and the longer I attend, the more amazed I am how the right things happen at the right time. It has been a life saver when I needed it.

Grateful for A.A.

Jenny

[VickySGV]

We sometimes forget that we NEED real people in our lives. Ol' Jacky D and Buddy Wyser do not cut or in any way take care of that need. That is one of the premises of AA, and a sure foundation to getting people on the right path of life. Trusting people is a problem in the beginning and Marty Tini can seem more trustworthy than humans can at first, but Marty, like the other two will quickly betray us worse than any human ever did, and leave behind lasting damage. AA can show people both the trust, and give it, if not from one person, then still more than we ever dreamed possible.

Keep it going, and keep the faith in it Jenn.

[Guest Brenda Hailey]

Truck troubles can certainly be a drag,but not worth making worse by drinking.

As a handy girl who could not afford to pay mechanics learning how to do those repairs at an early age helped me keep mobile,,,,,but also kept me acting like a guy all that much more,you have to pay one way or another...

A good friendly alcoholic who knows how to work on cars and stay sober would be a good to find,,,maybe there is one in your home group you could hook up with that has good rates,and can get your truck to pass?

Just take one thing at a time maybe slowing down a bit and not spreading yourself to thin may help in not feeling overwhelmed...

I am glad you are able to reach out and find support,instead of seeking a bad alternative.

Keep it up and may things turn around for you and get better soon.

Brenda Hailey

[Guest erinanita]

That's good Jenn,

Always try to talk to a member when the chips are down. I have a sponsor but she's not always available so I never go anywhere without the member list. Just one of the benefits of having a home group. We put our names on the list because we're always willing to listen. even when we can't physically help your situation.

Erin

[Charlize]

Jenn i've been glad of my phone several times. I finally learned how to put numbers in it. If i can't get my sponsor then i've got other options. As time goes on i seem to need the lifeline less. I think that may be because i can talk to non AA's about situations which i always hid in the recesses of my mind. They used to fester there until i blew up in some way. Just talking to others often clears the sky. I do wish that it somehow fixed things needing repair as well but i am getting better at accepting that the road has bumps.

The best thing is your not drinking!

Hugs,

Charlize

[Michelle 2010]

Even the pink cloud ill darken at times. Its good to see you reacting in positive ways.

Hugs

Michelle

[JenniferB]

It seems when it rains it pours. I've got a really nasty cold and having the chills. I have an electric heater in my bedroom that's been on since I've got home. Just got out of bed for a little while. What sucks is that I'm extremely busy at work and have a deadline on a project that must be completed by the end of the week. For the material must be ready for a class that starts next week. There is no one else who can pick up my work and be able to complete the job. I am supposed to be training another person, but this person's never programmed before, and can only see things in a linear fashion. So no matter how bad I feel, I must be at work. Unless it's a matter of life and death I have to be there.

Of course this means I missed my AA meeting tonight, and probably will most the rest of the week. Of course I have absolutely no desire to drink anyway, only to lay down and suffer. I'm looking forward to what's on the other side of this trial when I pass this test.

Jenny

[Guest KarenLyn]

You're always welcome to call me too. I give out my number a lot. It gives me the side benefit of feeling good about myself when I help someone

[Charlize]

I owe my sobriety to the others in the program who came before me. I call both those old timers and new people as well. I was tickled when my first sponsee told me he is sponsoring a man with 30 years of sobriety. We can all help each other. A call can sometimes save a life. I do love this program and the support i find here.

Hugs,

Charlize