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blondiebear · 20-02-2008, 04:23 AM

Hi Steve,
I posted in your thread in the substance abuse forum too.
I'm 41 and have been sober in AA for 13 years. I understand the idea of relapse but don't think I would survive one, so I'm not casual about them and I don't mess with my sobriety. I've seen what happens when people try to get sober and can't make it. Working the steps isn't just about not drinking it is about getting to a place where you don't need or want to drink.
AA isn't the only way to get sober. It is the way that worked for me.

Feel free to PM me if you want to talk.
Susan

20-02-2008, 04:23 AM	#6
blondiebear Bringing back the lost art of Sewing Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Confusion I am currently:	Hi Steve, I posted in your thread in the substance abuse forum too. I'm 41 and have been sober in AA for 13 years. I understand the idea of relapse but don't think I would survive one, so I'm not casual about them and I don't mess with my sobriety. I've seen what happens when people try to get sober and can't make it. Working the steps isn't just about not drinking it is about getting to a place where you don't need or want to drink. AA isn't the only way to get sober. It is the way that worked for me. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk. Susan
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