FabSwingers.com forum: AA

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

No this isn't a thread about a breakdown service ha ha.

Wondering if any fellow fabbers were part of the fellowship of AA?

Be great to combine swinging chat with some recovery chat too.

Please no negative comments.

Matt xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great post OP, I still do mine do on zoom not done a live meeting for over a year and 8 years.

Plus also have found a few friends on here like us they spotted my pendant more careful now and anonymous all areas we are yes

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Keep going lady luck.

ODAAT

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

Personally no op - I’m very fortunate in that I’ve never been addicted to anything.

My sister, however, is an alcoholic who refuses to get help and is very toxic because of it - though she’s always had issues it’s exacerbated them tenfold.

I have the utmost respect for those who recognise and accept their addiction and seek help for it!

Hope your thread gets lots of positivity OP!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you peachy. I'm sorry to hear that.

Thank you for being considerate in your post x

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

"No this isn't a thread about a breakdown service ha ha.

Wondering if any fellow fabbers were part of the fellowship of AA?

Be great to combine swinging chat with some recovery chat too.

Please no negative comments.

Matt xx"

Not AA

but I went through rehab a couple of times as a young adult.

My life was very different then to how it is now, and things are far more stable for me.

I had undiagnosed ADHD and used the booze to self medicate.

It slowed my disordered thinking and quieted the inner critic that picked me apart all the time, but it cost me other things so I came to learn it wasn't the way to cope.

Being d*unk was my escape from being fully present because it was the easy way out, I know now it isn't as easy as it seemed. Shifting perspective took me a couple of years but I got there.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Brilliant lizzy xx

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By *urchoicenowCouple
over a year ago

Ashford

Not personally but congratulations to you guys on your recovery x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

firstly, well done to you all, addiction is a hard thing to stop.

i was drinking very heavily years ago and tried AA, it wasnt for me tho, and did it on my own, i do still drink a little still, only socialy really now,but dont need a drink if that makes sence.

I did find AA a bit to cult like for me, and very much swapping one crutch for another, i spoke to one guy who had being going to aa for 15 years, he said, if he couldnt go to aa then he would certainly start drinking, to me thats not a cure, the cure is learning to control drinking.

that said im pleased it works for sum.

and also maybe i was never really an accoholic to the same degree as i thought, i can go out with friends and not drink now, and am proud of that, we went out last night, i had two glasses of wine throughout the evening, and didnt want any more, im not trying to be negative, just pointing out that its not for everyone, but if it works carry on and wish you all the best

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By *arry monk40Man
over a year ago

Telford

I need to do something but don't know where to start

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I need to do something but don't know where to start"

Writing that means you know you have a problem and as far as lm concerned means you have indeed taken the first step so well done.

Some one who knows what they are talking about will advise you I’m sure.

I have an addictive personality thanks to my mother but I class my self as very very lucky indeed as I don’t like any alcohol at all.

Good luck all you peeps in AA and stay strong.

Tony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I need to do something but don't know where to start"

look up your local aa group, they will invite you along, dont expect miricals tho, but you will be with other people like you, try it see how it goes, good luck

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By *he Knight is YoungMan
over a year ago

22 Acacia Ave, Preston-for now

I've had a lot of friends pass away due to addiction and try to help other in any way I can...

Either just to listen or give them the advice to get help as they are never alone.

Baby steps and never look back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very interesting Post, what I will say, and it is not a negative on the organisation you refer, "who heals the healers", because, as you know, the stronger you become, will lead to you being the Lead. That aint good, if you are not ready for that responsibility. Tipping point, maybe, or blessing. Not a critisum, just an observation. Good luck to all on the journey to finding themselves free of dependency.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I need to do something but don't know where to start"

You can inbox me pal. Discretion promised x

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