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<blockquote data-quote="Firpo" data-source="post: 3847305" data-attributes="member: 45550"><p>Dec 30, 2008 was the last time I took a drink. Had quit when I was in my late teens (rehab and AA) and managed to stay sober for 18 years. Made a stupid decision, thinking I wasn’t an alcoholic, just a kid that played too hard….right…… In 3 months I was falling down drunk. Took 3-4 years to again receive that gift of desperation, where I lost all arrogance and was willing to listen and follow direction. I’d lost my house, my job, my children and the respect of my wife whom I love dearly. I’m now 13 years sober and God has restored everything and even more, I feel like Job in the Bible. I’m glad you’re willing to “try again” which in itself speaks volumes. I suggest (like I suggest you take a parachute with you if you jump out of an airplane) you find the AA central office in Tulsa, get a meeting directory and go to several different meetings. While you’re checking out the meetings take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth. Realize your best decision making skills got you right where you are today and I strongly suggest getting direction from someone other than yourself. This is going to sound harsh but I figure you’re a grown man and I’m not inclined to sugarcoat sobriety. I pray you genuinely have reached a point where you want to change and if not? May The Lord allow your life to become so painful and miserable that you become willing to make a lasting change.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Firpo, post: 3847305, member: 45550"] Dec 30, 2008 was the last time I took a drink. Had quit when I was in my late teens (rehab and AA) and managed to stay sober for 18 years. Made a stupid decision, thinking I wasn’t an alcoholic, just a kid that played too hard….right…… In 3 months I was falling down drunk. Took 3-4 years to again receive that gift of desperation, where I lost all arrogance and was willing to listen and follow direction. I’d lost my house, my job, my children and the respect of my wife whom I love dearly. I’m now 13 years sober and God has restored everything and even more, I feel like Job in the Bible. I’m glad you’re willing to “try again” which in itself speaks volumes. I suggest (like I suggest you take a parachute with you if you jump out of an airplane) you find the AA central office in Tulsa, get a meeting directory and go to several different meetings. While you’re checking out the meetings take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth. Realize your best decision making skills got you right where you are today and I strongly suggest getting direction from someone other than yourself. This is going to sound harsh but I figure you’re a grown man and I’m not inclined to sugarcoat sobriety. I pray you genuinely have reached a point where you want to change and if not? May The Lord allow your life to become so painful and miserable that you become willing to make a lasting change. [/QUOTE]
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