@HoffmeisterRick Hehe, learned AFGO from my therapist, of all people. If I were taking all the opportunities that come my way, I'd look like Shaq. ๐คจ
I just know in a few years some Chinese guy is gonna share at a meeting "I staggered outta the bar at 3am, couldn't find my car. Wandered into a military base. Found me a big assed balloon! No cops around, so figured I'll just borrow it tonight - plus, I ain't getting...
@Tobysdad41 Dude. Same. It hit me in early sobriety what a frustrated, lifeless miserable drunk I had been. It was too late to save the marriage, but we both 'took the high road' out. 5yrs later, we are friends, and making our new love interests miserable. ๐
@SoberShitTalk ...except the part about 2 meetings in 9 days. Try for 90 meetings in 90 days. The ol' timers will tell you "if it doesn't work, we'll gladly refund your misery".
@JeffBai38410715 All good stuff in the comments. In AA we say "I can't, but WE can". You will have to quickly get used to asking for and accepting all the help you can get. Feels awkward, but trust us. Zoom meetings are a big help. My local Aa website lists international meetings 24/7