[Katnip]

Tweety, you rock. Thank you, and all the others for sharing. You're all truly inspirational.

[bigredrn57]

Hi everybody, I've been straight since 8/12/89. The only reason I mention this is to let you know it is possible. AA has been around since 1934 and has millions of members. However, AA doesn't work, you have to do the work. That's what the steps and a sponsor to guide you through the steps is for.If you are tempted to pick up and use, stop and think, what is this going to do to me? Is it worth it? How do I stay sober? I stay in touch with my Higher Power, who I call God. I have asponsor who I call at least once a week. I sponsor people. I read the Big Book and work the steps. I go to meetings on average twice a week. It always seems to boil down to the same three things. Am I willing to change? Who was always there when I got into trouble? Did my way work? I think I'll go to a meeting. That's where I learn. Be good to yourself.

[Chaya]

Tweety, I applaud the courage you show every day. I've been inspired by so many of your posts. Keep it up.
Chaya

[cardiackidintx]

Good Job Tweety!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HM2Viking]

Tweety thanks so much for sharing your story.

[motorcycle mama]

I have an addiction, though it is in the form of overeating. Having alcohol and drug addicts in my family I know it is a bad road. I also know they are trying to ease a lot of pain inside, too, just like I do when I eat. But it is a never ending cycle and never solves anything.

Congratulations on your recovery. I'm still struggling.

[Tweety]

Originally Posted by motorcycle mama

I have an addiction, though it is in the form of overeating. Having alcohol and drug addicts in my family I know it is a bad road. I also know they are trying to ease a lot of pain inside, too, just like I do when I eat. But it is a never ending cycle and never solves anything.

Congratulations on your recovery. I'm still struggling.

Thanks. I hope that one day you reach the point where you're not struggling.

I no longer struggle with booze, but still have demons to deal with.

[danissa]

Originally Posted by Tweety

Thanks. I hope that one day you reach the point where you're not struggling.

I no longer struggle with booze, but still have demons to deal with.

Tweety, your honesty is humbling, to all your friends here, who have a struggle with one thing or another. For me, it's the ciggies, try as I may, I'm not giving them up yet, am still just seeing what "I" need, in that regard. Never mind that I "need" an inhaler, when the bronchitis hits....my family wage a daily battle, I know I let them down, ...one of these days, I will be in the place to quit!
I have a good friend and work colleague, she has been 21 years sober, with the help of AA! She still attends meetings weekly, sometimes daily, if she feels the need for that suport. She never comes to work nights out, where we are all partaking of the "Vino Calapso", she just does not put herself in that situation. She cant be around people who are drinking, makes her vulnerable.

So, Tweety, and all who are sucessful in fighting your addictions this far..Well done! My friend is my insperation, I strive to have her strength in looking into myself!

[RN007]

Hi, Tweety,

I don't have an addiction, but I can relate to that dysfunctional family and demons. All we can do is hang in there and believe in ourselves, right?

God bless you. You're awesome. If I ever end in Florida, I want to work with you.

Linda RN

[madwife2002]

I AM so proud of you tweety for so many things. Over the years you have taught me such a lot and I always appreciate it when you endorse anything I do as a mod and as a member of allnurses. I respect your honesty and I know the last year has been hard on you, yet you have acheived so much. XXXXXXXXXXXXX