Re: Only Alkie in eastern Colorado

i know what you mean ive been clean for 60 days every time i walk into a grocery store it gets harder and harder i do have support but there driving me insane.

Re: Only Alkie in eastern Colorado

Congratulations on your one year! Early sobriety can be lonely even with a lot of meetings available. Ask yourself if you really have no support. Have you ruled out everyone with a few years as a sponsor because "we just don't fit?" or some other reason? Try staying to speak with at least one other recovering alcoholic after every meeting, no matter how long they have. Everything I've said is stuff I did or did not do early in recovery.
Do not assume that those who are court-ordered do not want recovery. Assume that they DO and act as if you believe it. Give them your phone number, offer your help, and share your recovery.
To both china and only alkie, spend that gas money to find some good recovery if possible. How much gas money did we spend to get booze?

Re: Only Alkie in eastern Colorado

I am glad to see you processing your fears about the lack of support that you have in town. The factors of your environment are helpfull info for you. The fact that there is less support than you would like is only 1 factor though. My expeience tells me that God has perfect balance and so, you may be missing the other factors. I try to step back sometimes and maybe do a little gratitude list when I feel afraid or trapped. God will not set you up to fail or give you more than you can handle. I will admit however that I always seem slow to find the positive factors that offset the negative factors. Good luck and God Bless. Randy MO

Re: Only Alkie in eastern Colorado

keep going and praying.

Re: Only Alkie in eastern Colorado

I'm a small town girl myself now. I had to make the decission to go to at least 3 meetings weekly, and get to know others. I got involved in service, and things are coming along swimmingly here. Reach out to other alkies like nanjordon recommends. Call someone daily and see how they are, especially anyone else that is new. Good luck, take God with you where ever you go.

Re: Only Alkie in eastern Colorado

Today, I logged in and started participating on this sight for some of the same reasons you did. Wait! Not reasons, maybe feelings…
Wow! That is the "program", huh?
My clean date: 10/10/11
Yelp! And I ain't missed a meeting since.
Strange, to have disclosed my vulnerabilities so soon to strangers as well as active criminal minds, but the meetings seem to be an avenue for distressed addicts, (doing something "different" is crucial).
You have a year, you are doing something right . Especially if you are alone and isolated; let your self perception see your strengths. You have definitely brought force to have a year strong." May the force be with you" and you may know you are "mighty".
Thanks for being here for me today 10/21 6:34pm Oregon