Jane, I’m so glad that you see the justification behavior!!! This is great news because as you try to change that old devil will try to trick you everytime. Stop the justification thoughts when they happen!  You mentioned that you were afraid you would fail? As a recovering alcoholic I would have to ask what you are succeeding in? Look. You are…[Read more]

Lola!! I am so very proud of you!!! Great choice!

As far as “coming out” about it. You do it when you are ready. My personal experience was to just start telling people that I dont drink anymore and that I just want to have healthier things in my life. Chances are (and you may be ready to hear it or not but as an alcoholic I needed to face the…[Read more]

Yes you should. Let me tell you why. I always told myself (turns out this is called justification) that I never had any of those things. A dui, lost a job, ect. It will happen eventually because as alcoholics we dont know when to stop because we cant. Eventually you will drink everyday because it is a progressive disease. Im not saying you are an…[Read more]

Yes you should. Let me tell you why. I always told myself (turns out this is called justification) that I never had any of those things. A dui, lost a job, ect. It will happen eventually because as alcoholics we dont know when to stop becausecwe cant. Eventually you will drink everyday because it is a progressive disease. Im not saying you are an…[Read more]

I agree.

Hi. Im new here and hoping to be able to participate in the 7:30 meeting tonight. Im not sure if Im doing this right or not. Im logged in right now so is there a “join” button that shows at the meeting time?