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*admin* · 10-18-2008, 08:40 PM

you were in a situation where you were cut off from AA/NA etc and from all others in recovery, would you be able to maintain being sober and clean? Why or why not? What would you do?

*CD BUCKBERRY* · 10-18-2008, 09:14 PM

It would not be easy,but that would be the time to use all that you learned in the program.Pray to the higher power or the God of your understanding that each and everyday is a clean and happy one,without using.Still you can not let your guard down for one minute.It may sneak back in.

sioux · 10-18-2008, 11:33 PM

Doesn't the book talk about the men and women who went off to war just as our society got off the ground and were able to abstain from alcohol and fufill their duties?

Scenario: Me. Desert town. Nothing 100 miles in any direction. No cell phone towers. Six bars, gas station, two restaurants. Forgot my big book, but had a 24 hour book. Fair relationship with a higher power. It was decided that I would get a tank of gas and get the hell out of there. I am never on such a spiritual ground that I could stay in that particular place for long. Maybe I still have an alcoholic mind? I don't know, but I have always said there is a fine line between sanity and stupidity.

Peace: Sioux

*annalittlebit* · 10-19-2008, 05:48 AM

Absolutely I could stay sober because of these 2 words--HIGHER POWERED!!!!!!!!!! And as CD Buckberry said--I keep my guard up---Very important because of the nature of the beast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*francie21805* · 10-19-2008, 06:08 AM

I've never thought about no A.A. or any other recovering person. We are blessed!!! The small bout I just had with not being able to get to a meeting was tough. But, I still had my sponsor, friends, and my service duties. Sponsor and I just had a talk about this, why we become vested. It becomes habit and that can sometimes get us through the times when we can be with our fellows. I believe it’s what got me through last week and able keep some sanity. Most important, is that relationship I have with my Higher Power. That is where I need to become totally dependant, but I do the foot work. Pray for God to keep my sober every morning, thank him at night and continue to try to do his will.

letgo · 10-19-2008, 06:53 AM

Interesting question and I suppose it depends on whether the person had any experience of AA. If I was on Day One and had no AA I think I might struggle. Francie's right about the spiritual contact and I think making sure you just did not pick up that first drink ODAAT.Oh and reading anything that gave you comfort and support. Would be tough though cos we are all so used to the rooms for our recovery, support and friendship.

rebosman_99 · 10-19-2008, 08:24 AM

Thank God for the Grapevine.

*Faith92208* · 10-19-2008, 08:46 PM

Man that would be lonely!!

I would read and take what I've learned from AA, keep taking my sobriety one day at a time, keep praying to God, keep working on the 12 steps... but the people are the heart and the soul of all of this... and the Bible doesn't encourage isolation... which is actually my natural tendency... so I would make every effort to get back in contact with my AA friends.

CleverCelt · 10-19-2008, 10:48 PM

This is obviously a situation I would try to avoid at all cost but if I did find myself in this situation I would rely on what I know. I know what works to keep me sober.

I have been fortunate enough to have some time in recovery. I have developed good habits on keeping myself positive and appreciative. Most of these habits include the Fellowship and the program. I am not saying it would be easy but I am confident I could keep myself sober and positive.

A friend of mine in the fellowship has a habit of saying "The finest metals are forged in the hottest fires". I can identify. My recovery after my relapse was difficult, painful and very unsure at times but I had people helping me all along the way. I am not sure if I could do it again. Which helps me to appreciate my sobriety. I cherish my sobriety so much today I would do anything to keep it. So I am very grateful to have the program and fellowship each day. If I were to find myself in a situation where I didn't have the fellowship and meetings. I would instinctively use my faith, meditation and desire to stay sober to help me stay away from a drink or drug.

I would like to thank Bluidkiti for this topic. It has helped me to appreciate that I do have the fellowship and meetings each day. How I could easily take them for granted! How I could find myself in a uncomfortable situation!

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Have A Great Day!

BIG AL · 10-20-2008, 01:00 AM

i believe god would do for me what i could not do for myself.

10-18-2008, 08:40 PM	#1
admin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28,249	What if. . . October 18th - October 24th you were in a situation where you were cut off from AA/NA etc and from all others in recovery, would you be able to maintain being sober and clean? Why or why not? What would you do?

10-18-2008, 11:33 PM	#3
sioux Devoted Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 366	Doesn't the book talk about the men and women who went off to war just as our society got off the ground and were able to abstain from alcohol and fufill their duties? Scenario: Me. Desert town. Nothing 100 miles in any direction. No cell phone towers. Six bars, gas station, two restaurants. Forgot my big book, but had a 24 hour book. Fair relationship with a higher power. It was decided that I would get a tank of gas and get the hell out of there. I am never on such a spiritual ground that I could stay in that particular place for long. Maybe I still have an alcoholic mind? I don't know, but I have always said there is a fine line between sanity and stupidity. Peace: Sioux __________________ "We have come to believe He would like us to keep our heads in the clouds with Him, but that our feet ought to be firmly planted on earth. That is where our fellow travelers are, and that is where our work must be done." P 130, Alcoholics Anonymous

10-19-2008, 05:48 AM	#4
annalittlebit Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scenery Hill, Pa Posts: 6,025	Absolutely I could stay sober because of these 2 words--HIGHER POWERED!!!!!!!!!! And as CD Buckberry said--I keep my guard up---Very important because of the nature of the beast!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Each and every morning I Thank God for my sobriety---I could never have done it without Him!!!

10-19-2008, 06:08 AM	#5
francie21805 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,626	I've never thought about no A.A. or any other recovering person. We are blessed!!! The small bout I just had with not being able to get to a meeting was tough. But, I still had my sponsor, friends, and my service duties. Sponsor and I just had a talk about this, why we become vested. It becomes habit and that can sometimes get us through the times when we can be with our fellows. I believe it’s what got me through last week and able keep some sanity. Most important, is that relationship I have with my Higher Power. That is where I need to become totally dependant, but I do the foot work. Pray for God to keep my sober every morning, thank him at night and continue to try to do his will. __________________ If nothing changes, then nothing changes

10-19-2008, 08:46 PM	#8
Faith92208 A Recovering Soul Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 310	Man that would be lonely!! I would read and take what I've learned from AA, keep taking my sobriety one day at a time, keep praying to God, keep working on the 12 steps... but the people are the heart and the soul of all of this... and the Bible doesn't encourage isolation... which is actually my natural tendency... so I would make every effort to get back in contact with my AA friends. __________________ My recovery site

10-18-2008, 09:14 PM	#2
CD BUCKBERRY Community Greeter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 578	It would not be easy,but that would be the time to use all that you learned in the program.Pray to the higher power or the God of your understanding that each and everyday is a clean and happy one,without using.Still you can not let your guard down for one minute.It may sneak back in.

10-19-2008, 06:53 AM	#6
letgo Trusted Servant Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 683	Interesting question and I suppose it depends on whether the person had any experience of AA. If I was on Day One and had no AA I think I might struggle. Francie's right about the spiritual contact and I think making sure you just did not pick up that first drink ODAAT.Oh and reading anything that gave you comfort and support. Would be tough though cos we are all so used to the rooms for our recovery, support and friendship.

10-19-2008, 08:24 AM	#7
rebosman_99 addiction free Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oneonta n.y. Posts: 19	Thank God for the Grapevine.

10-19-2008, 10:48 PM	#9
CleverCelt Quiet Sobriety Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Staatsburg, NY Posts: 58	Interesting scenario! This is obviously a situation I would try to avoid at all cost but if I did find myself in this situation I would rely on what I know. I know what works to keep me sober. I have been fortunate enough to have some time in recovery. I have developed good habits on keeping myself positive and appreciative. Most of these habits include the Fellowship and the program. I am not saying it would be easy but I am confident I could keep myself sober and positive. A friend of mine in the fellowship has a habit of saying "The finest metals are forged in the hottest fires". I can identify. My recovery after my relapse was difficult, painful and very unsure at times but I had people helping me all along the way. I am not sure if I could do it again. Which helps me to appreciate my sobriety. I cherish my sobriety so much today I would do anything to keep it. So I am very grateful to have the program and fellowship each day. If I were to find myself in a situation where I didn't have the fellowship and meetings. I would instinctively use my faith, meditation and desire to stay sober to help me stay away from a drink or drug. I would like to thank Bluidkiti for this topic. It has helped me to appreciate that I do have the fellowship and meetings each day. How I could easily take them for granted! How I could find myself in a uncomfortable situation! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have A Great Day!

10-20-2008, 01:00 AM	#10
BIG AL Devoted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 360	i believe god would do for me what i could not do for myself.

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