Addiction & Recovery

Old Codger

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6. I am an avowed atheist

Mon Sep 21, 2015, 01:14 PM

Sep 2015

I have been in AA for more than 30 years, I have no use whatsoever for any of the "god"stuff,but have no problem whatsoever with others "need" or desire to use that for whatever works for them...What you are describing is a pretty normal progression, you are all she has left and you think you can save her but first you need to save yourself, you can be of no use to anyone else unless you are ok first.. the groups will tell you that you are in charge/control of no one but you.

A lot of what you will hear will sound like it is pretty mean and it is pretty harsh but it is true and real and been proven time and again to work...

I sincerely hope you get the help you are seeking and do it as soon as you can...

Attend as many different groups as you can,you will find one that fits your "style" they will all help.

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If anyone's out there in this group, can someone please check in? [View all] riderinthestorm Sep 2015 OP

Help is there Old Codger Sep 2015 #1

Im so grateful you answered. I literally have noone else to talk to riderinthestorm Sep 2015 #2

Alanon is NOT 'religious' actually. It's SPIRITUAL, and yes, there's a difference. TygrBright Sep 2015 #4

yes, but some groups are warped by their members hollysmom Nov 2015 #19

I am an avowed atheist Old Codger Sep 2015 #6

You're totally on the right track. TygrBright Sep 2015 #3

Nar-anon -- that sounds OK. Please stay away from Narconon -- that's the Scientology one progree Sep 2015 #5

Thank you thank you everyone. I'm trying to calm down riderinthestorm Sep 2015 #7

A few more links, hope they're helpful: TygrBright Sep 2015 #8

Thank you notawinger Mar 2016 #27

I worked in a treatment facility some time ago libodem Sep 2015 #9

I'm planning to. Because I suspect this time she's using something like meth riderinthestorm Sep 2015 #10

My thoughts are with you cally Sep 2015 #11

I am with you too..Get to a meeting and find out you are not alone. Stuart G Sep 2015 #12

I understand the feelings and stress madville Sep 2015 #13

A small update, I've been to 2 meetings now riderinthestorm Oct 2015 #14

Please keep in touch. Stuart G Oct 2015 #15

I can't tell you how much your words are a lifeline riderinthestorm Oct 2015 #16

Thank You for your kind words and your story.. Stuart G Oct 2015 #17

excellent! NMDemDist2 Oct 2015 #18

My daughter was just arrested for felony possession riderinthestorm Feb 2016 #20

I'm very sorry to hear the bad news progree Feb 2016 #21

5 foot 2, 80 pounds...very sorry. Stuart G Mar 2016 #23

Thanks Stuart. Her court date is tomorrow but I haven't seen her in 3 weeks riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #25

I can relate notawinger Mar 2016 #24

I am so sorry irisblue Feb 2016 #22

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