My Story: Short Version

**yukonm** · 09-12-2008, 01:17 PM

I began drinking cough syrup when I was about 10yrs old. My mother was a nurse and would bring home those little sample bottles. I remember learning that after I drank 4 of them I would throw up and then go to sleep. This was the first time I used any substance to change my mood.
The first time I ever drank alcohol as a teenager I got sick and passed out. I always drank until I either blacked out or passed out. The first time I lost a job due to alcohol was in 1974 and it was suggested I try going to AA meetings. I laughed at the idea that I was an alcoholic. 15 years later after another employer paid for a drug rehab I attended a 12 Step program for a short time as part of a deal. It took 11 years before I attempted to get clean again through another rehab. I attended meetings but never gor a sponsor or considered working the steps, I didn't stay clean very long either. Last year I got in trouble and was court ordered to attend 12 Step meetings. I looked at the schedules and saw AA meetings close to my home. At the first meeting I went to there were only 4 older men in attendence but I felt at ease. I felt at home. It was the same way at the other meeting I attended, which became my home group. Even though it was a nudge from the judge that led me to the doors of AA. I believe it was in God's plan for me. I attend meetings and follow the suggestions. By the grace of God and the encouragement and support of my fellow AA members, I have been sober for a year. I do believe that for the promises to come true I must work the steps, so I now have a sponsor and am working on Step 1. I am grateful to believe in a God that is loving, forgiving and patient. I look forward to the journey ahead knowing I don't have to travel it alone.

rusty zipper · 09-13-2008, 05:16 AM

thanks for giving a part of yourself to us yukon...

09-13-2008, 01:13 PM

yukon, thanks for sharing. I related so much. Can't wait to read the whole thing.

JDSOBER · 09-14-2008, 01:52 AM

Hi Mary
Just glad you made it alot of people don't
Thank you for sharing a part of yourself and keep on keepin on share as much as you feel comfortable sharing or as little as the case may be
Glad you found us too

JD

Butterfly Woman · 10-12-2008, 12:13 PM

Thank You yukon for allowing us to get to know you better

Love ya bug guy
Hugs

09-12-2008, 01:17 PM	#1
yukonm Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,380 Thanks: 3,285 Thanked 4,471 Times in 2,833 Posts My Mood:	My Story: Short Version I began drinking cough syrup when I was about 10yrs old. My mother was a nurse and would bring home those little sample bottles. I remember learning that after I drank 4 of them I would throw up and then go to sleep. This was the first time I used any substance to change my mood. The first time I ever drank alcohol as a teenager I got sick and passed out. I always drank until I either blacked out or passed out. The first time I lost a job due to alcohol was in 1974 and it was suggested I try going to AA meetings. I laughed at the idea that I was an alcoholic. 15 years later after another employer paid for a drug rehab I attended a 12 Step program for a short time as part of a deal. It took 11 years before I attempted to get clean again through another rehab. I attended meetings but never gor a sponsor or considered working the steps, I didn't stay clean very long either. Last year I got in trouble and was court ordered to attend 12 Step meetings. I looked at the schedules and saw AA meetings close to my home. At the first meeting I went to there were only 4 older men in attendence but I felt at ease. I felt at home. It was the same way at the other meeting I attended, which became my home group. Even though it was a nudge from the judge that led me to the doors of AA. I believe it was in God's plan for me. I attend meetings and follow the suggestions. By the grace of God and the encouragement and support of my fellow AA members, I have been sober for a year. I do believe that for the promises to come true I must work the steps, so I now have a sponsor and am working on Step 1. I am grateful to believe in a God that is loving, forgiving and patient. I look forward to the journey ahead knowing I don't have to travel it alone. Last edited by yukonm; 07-18-2010 at 08:57 AM. Reason: grammar

09-13-2008, 05:16 AM	#2
rusty zipper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,127 Thanks: 5,773 Thanked 5,544 Times in 2,761 Posts My Mood:	thanks for giving a part of yourself to us yukon... __________________ *Rule 62*

09-14-2008, 01:52 AM	#4
JDSOBER TOGETHER WE CAN! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,099 Thanks: 2,026 Thanked 3,076 Times in 1,615 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Mood:	Hi Mary Just glad you made it alot of people don't Thank you for sharing a part of yourself and keep on keepin on share as much as you feel comfortable sharing or as little as the case may be Glad you found us too JD __________________

10-12-2008, 12:13 PM	#5
Butterfly Woman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fluttering about Posts: 2,656 Thanks: 2,226 Thanked 4,059 Times in 2,141 Posts My Mood:	Thank You yukon for allowing us to get to know you better Love ya bug guy Hugs Last edited by Butterfly Woman; 10-12-2008 at 12:16 PM.

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09-13-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
Angelily Guest Posts: n/a	yukon, thanks for sharing. I related so much. Can't wait to read the whole thing.

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