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Dec 19, 2008, 08:07 AM
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When I had my last session with my addictions Doc. we were talking about how much my life has changed in the past well almost 2 years.
I was a really sick puppy when I went into rehab, and I kept relapsing. I'm surprised they didn't kick me out of the program, but they stuck with me and kept detoxing me and letting me come back. Then I went IP for an extended stay at a psych hospital - believe me that gave me enough material for a book. I had a really rough year getting my life back together, through 07 and then looking for work wasn't fun. But I got a decent job, it's beneath my skill level but the pay and benefits are ok and it's really low stress. I now have friends, I'm active in AA, I'm volunteering at the psych hospital where I was a patient. I'm going to lots of concerts / musical theatre, something I never did when I was drinking, and I've bought a new harp. Next month I do the training to start working on the phones at AA intergroup. Getting sober is the best thing I've ever done for myself, but it's been a wild ride. My addictions dr. says she can't believe how much I've changed, and she sees me weekly in group. She suggested that I should write a book about my experiences - something one of my friends has also been encouraging me to do. Who knows maybe. It's a nice thought. --splitimage
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#2
Dec 19, 2008, 08:22 AM
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its a good enough thought Split
 writing the story of our lives is releasing if anything else it can be.. sharing our thoughts and ideas about recovery and the obstacles in our path is a way to connect with those who also are struggling and trying to find thier ways...when i was in AA it was all about connection and unity but in my social phobic ways i disengaged... it is PC that is teaching me about connection again in so many ways... im glad you come here and share your positive thoughts with us.... it takes a while to get better and sometimes we need inspiration from others
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Dec 19, 2008, 11:42 AM
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Hey go for it! ya never know unless you try where it may lead...
when I thought about how I'd go about it if I were doing mine, it sure did make me focus on so many things. I'm even more grateful for my sobriety after looking back. Cap
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Dec 20, 2008, 08:05 PM
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my pdoc said the same thing to me...i'm bipolar, survivor of abuse, anxiety disorder and a recovering alcoholic. i laughed cause i thought he was joking with me. he said, "no, jan, i have no doubt that it would be a bestseller!!!"
i've been putting thoughts "down" on my tape machine. maybe we'll help some other folks too in the process of telling our story.
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Dec 20, 2008, 08:12 PM
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((((splitimage)))))))))))))) so very proud of you
I think its a great idea awwwwww muffy |
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Dec 21, 2008, 11:26 AM
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Hells yeah lol I want to write a book too. Now that I've got Levi the talking the computer I'm more seriously considering it. I'm gonna get in tougch with AA world services to ask about the whole anonymity thing. Hey just like the personal stories at the back of the bigbook....when I was new those helped a ton.
Its alo so good to keep it green. I told my story at a rehab last night and doing that always helps me, so I think writing a book would help all of us. Not to mention the huge stroke to one's ego lol. I say go for it.
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Dec 21, 2008, 11:30 AM
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If I write a book split it will have to be about something else...
One of the gifts of my sobreity has been the welcoming I feel into the human race..no longer am I unique and different.. Just another bum on the bus...a sober one today...but only by Grace... Humbly, Lenny
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#8
Dec 22, 2008, 07:49 PM
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Split Image,
How does any drunk share their experience, strength and hope? I think you should start it and see how it goes. If nothing else, you can always use it as 4th step material!!! Seriously, it could turn into something, one never knows. You would have plenty of time to make that final decision to go public with it or not. By then you would know what the truth in your heart would be. Clearly knowing your motivation and weighing it in with what you wish others to know about you is key. notz |
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Dec 23, 2008, 12:52 AM
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Awesome!
You should (((((((((splitimage))))))))))!! I'd buy it. 
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