new from newnan!

[marjieruth]

Hello to all! 31 years old and I've been sober for about 12 days...I'd be lying if I said I didnt want a drink. I do. But then I think of how I have felt lately without alcohol..and I will not allow myself to go back to the person I was just days ago. This is my third time quitting...and I'm gonna do it this time. I feel this is my last chance at life. I've hurt alot of people that I love...also I've hurt myself. I have alot to offer to this crazy world....just got to figure out exactly what....anywhos...just trying to find hobbies...things to occupy my time. Trying to allow myself to feel...my mind is just constantly going non stop. Anyways...I want to go to an AA meeting..but I'm so scared and nervous. I don't know why...it's not that I'm ashamed...I can't put my finger on it....but I have to get the courage and go...they said that AA is a big factor in staying sober...and I choose to do that....ok..I'm signing off...just wanted to say hi....

marjie
newnan, ga

[zoomie]

Hi Marjie, congrats on your sober time! I go to AA and I think I'd be drinking without it. I get a lot out of meetings and the nice people who are involved in them. It's a whole nother world.

[Jay Bee]

Hi Marjie, :88:on your sober time, Please KEEP COMING:15:.The more I surround myself with other recovering people, the better I feel. I belong to both fellowship's, the more I kept coming the better I felt. The more I practice the program ,the better I got with living with life on life terms. Im coming up on 3 years clean, the Obsession to use or drink has lifted, but I still think about it :15:, But that do'nt mean I have to pick up. please keep coming :15:. :77::62: :85:.

[yukonm]

Hi Marjie,
:67: I am glad that you are here. :89: on your sober time. We all do it one day at a time. You will find much encouragement and support. I have developed some friendships here and I know that I am not alone, neither are you!! By the grace of God and the fellowship of AA and my church family, after drinking and using for over 40 years I have been sustance free for a little over 19 months.

[thereishope]

Hello marjie,
Welcome to CRF, its nice to meet you.
So very glad you are here with us and as you can see this is a very friendly and supportative place and we need you as well so please keep on coming back. Yes please do go to a meeting. I know you are scarred but what could it hurt to have face to face support of others who have been exactly where you are. It will be ok and i know you'll be pleasently surprized. We would all like to wish you much love and many blessings on your journey of recovery and discovery.

[Joplinfrk]

Welcome to the board and congrats on your new found sobriety! Ain't it great!?

[jobongos]

hi newnan , jojo here from atlanta (tucker) and would be glad to steer you to some good meetings in the area.

[jollygirl]

Welcome to the board and congrats on your sobriety! I only have 23 days myself so I totally understand where you are at. I have been spending a lot of time reading, on the internet, going to (sometimes several) meetings daily, talking to my sponsor daily, reading my big book daily, journaling, going on walks, anything and everything to keep my mind off of what it wants to focus on....I'm sure you understand that. I also have a supply of jawbreakers candy that I am constantly snacking on :) !

You'll find a lot of great support here on these boards, keep coming back!

[marjieruth]

omg...you guys are amazing....I really wasnt expecting a response..and complete strangers who understand me reached out to me. And I honestly can say...it means alot! thank you...thank you...thank you....

[jobongos]

hi marjieruth, here is some info on meetings near ya , one in newnan and the link has alot near by .. if substances other than alcohol are the problem also i can help ya there too , i go to a lot of cocaine anonymous meetings in atlanta. get in where ya fit in !

http://aageorgia.org/drive10d.htm

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Newnan Club House
9 Perry St., Newnan, GA
From Atlanta I-85 South to exit 47 Newnan/Shenandoah exit. Turn right onto GA-34/Bullsboro Road. Follow to end, approximately 3 miles. Road will jog left and straighten out at intersection. You will pass a cemetery on the left and then there will be two sets of lights. Newnan Hospital will be to the upper right hand corner of the intersection. Take a left at the second set of lights onto Jackson Street, heading towards downtown Newnan. Pass courthouse on left, go one more block, and turn left at light at Bank of America. Go through one light, crossing Greenville Street. Go one more block. Take a right on Perry Street. Go one block. Clubhouse is #9 on left.
From Carrollton Hwy 16 towards Newnan, becomes Temple Avenue. Follow Temple towards town, pass Newnan Hospital on left. Right on Jackson Street. Pass courthouse on left and go left at Bank of America. Go through one light and go one more block. Take a right on Perry Street. Go one block. Clubhouse on left.

[Doraine]

Hi and welcome Marji. It's nice to meet you. Definitely go to meetings. I'm sober since 1987. Congratulations on your sobriety.

[Robbiegee]

Well Done You ........ I'm 6 days in now and tomorrow will be 7 - let's all keep it up - I just wish they would stop showing tv asdvertisements for alcohol in each commercial break on TV - at least that's how it is here in the UK - Keep going girl - from Rob, Manchester, England