View Full Version : A.A. Step 1: Am I an alcoholic?
McGowdog
11-17-2009, 01:50 AM
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Claire Saenz
11-17-2009, 05:59 AM
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McGowdog
11-17-2009, 07:40 AM
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xenophon
11-17-2009, 11:28 AM
I have no difficulty at all with your religious beliefs. It is a big world out there, with plenty of room for everyone.
I have beliefs which are unlike yours. I take it as a matter of course that you have no difficulty with mine.
Good fortune to you.
McGowdog
11-17-2009, 06:30 PM
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Tony J
11-18-2009, 05:58 AM
Hey dawg, nice share.
I agree with you in that I came to the very slow and painful realization that I am powerless over alcohol. Not only once I pick up the first drink, but I am powerless 'over' picking up the first one.
The 'peculiar mental twist' as they call it.
That seems to be one thing people who don't get AA can't understand. I finally understand it and it makes sense to me. If I could just 'not drink' I never would have gone to AA in the first place, let alone hung around for as long as I have.
xenophon
11-18-2009, 09:38 AM
It is not about not getting it. It is about choice and making an informed judgement about methods. AA/12 step is one method which fits some people. It does not fit other people. That is exactly why options are available.
McGowdog
11-18-2009, 10:31 PM
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xenophon
11-19-2009, 03:36 AM
Takes all kinds to make the world go around.
You live your life, I will live mine.
McGowdog
11-19-2009, 09:35 AM
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xenophon
11-19-2009, 10:56 AM
It stands to reason that those two character types would have a problem fitting into AA.
McGowdog
11-19-2009, 01:35 PM
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xenophon
11-19-2009, 02:42 PM
That seems to be a major undertaking. You seem to have some enthusiasm for the task.
Patience is a virtue that I have been known to perpetrate. Also, determined when determination is needed. You should read 'Anabasis' by Xenophon.
McGowdog
11-20-2009, 01:17 AM
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McGowdog
11-20-2009, 05:48 PM
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