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SIMON55

SIMON55

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calibob said:
Bill W was what we call Dual Diagnosis now. Being that he to was in and out of mental wards and was bi polar. He recognized in spite of his madness that there was more wrong that abstinence alone could not cure. Most people can't even admit to them selves the nature of our personality defects but while working the steps the true nature of our ism appears. The problem is 'ism', I self and me.

We can't fix a broken brain with a broken brain fortunately we have a guide in the steps and elders in the rooms that have gone through it. Most of us don't share out of condemnation but from experience. Eventually after the fog lifts we arrive at a place where experience, strength and hope shared by others seems valuable to our corrupted minds and a new beginning becomes visible beyond the self inflicted damage and a new hope I call faith is tangible.
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I was a classic AA text book sterotypical manic depressive alcoholic. .....
........When I started reading the AA book it was describing me to the letter....😀
 
calibob

calibob

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I'd like to dial this back a little please. We can stand together because we have learned that united we stand! Lets apply that to survival in an agnostic world where any thing goes but don't be an addict.

It's nice to have some solidity but let's not take our eyes off of the prize!
 
SIMON55

SIMON55

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calibob said:
The clients often complained we were trying to brain wash them via all the meetings. "Some of our brains need to be washed" we'd reply.
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When your brain cells have been pickled by substance abuse it does take a lot of Washing !......GOD
Jerked me up out of my body and held me under a Waterfall.....some place I know not where.....I was gone !
A woman was there to witness it....
She thought I wasn't coming back.....
Believe me I didn't want to
I was crying out Father ABBA
and saying don't go Father!!!
26 minutes.....
I was never so grateful for anything.....30 yrs later nothing has changed the gratitude still overwhelms me and I can't contain it !!!😀
To this day there is an image of a heaven somewhere burnt into my mind clear as it ever was......I can't walk in faith alone.....I walk in faith of KNOWING beyond all shadow of doubt !!!!!😀
 
calibob

calibob

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#84
SIMON55 said:
When your brain cells have been pickled by substance abuse it does take a lot of Washing !
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SIMON55 said:
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Alcohol and meth most of all do. The damage done can take years to recover from. The damage, through years of exposure toxic substances cause brain damage! I'm not talking 'bout someone who does a drink or a line at a party I'm talking people that cuts a line, sets it aside, and go relax in the tub so when the water gets cold we'll wake up, do a line and go to work. You know Addicts. The brain is almost a miracle. There are spare cells. It dosn't really heal but it has extra cells so that when some get damaged others can be brought up to speed. This takes time. The years we spent hypnotizing ourselves with liquor and/or dope won't go away as fast as we would like it to. Weather we hypnotized our selves listening to "Dark side of the Moon" or my "Ding a Ling," it's stuck in there We have unused brains and we can learn how to live again, 1 step at a time.
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calibob

calibob

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Let's start the morning meeting with the serenity prayer.
1554213864415.png My name is Bob and I'm a grateful recovering sinner saved by grace. I have major depressive disorder and I'm also in recovery for alcohol addiction.

In step 3 I came to Jesus and realized he loves me and wants me to be free. Jesus is Lord and the best way to build a house starts at the foundation. Jesus is the rock and our names are on the roll. Let's rock and roll.
Who'd like to share?
 
SIMON55

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Welcome Bob glad you're here and carrying the message of recovery ......
...........My name is Simon and I only come here for the free coffee because I can't stand to be at home when my wife is.......
..........and If Bob will stop snoring so loud I will take a nap also......lol😀
.......Nah just kidding I come here because Jesus Christ is a Chain Breaker and the God who saves the lives of the lost and suffering who he seeks out.....
.......There isn't a prison built that he can't pass through and destroy........
........He busted me out in 1987 removed my chains ended my hopeless suffering and healed me of all my afflictions and my obsessions and cravings for substances and replaced them with hope,peace,serenity unknown before and a healthy attitude of gratitude for all he has done and does ......
........There is nothing he can't do and no greater love or power than him.....
.......No matter how hopeless powerless or miserable you might feel your situation might be.....he is the Truth and the Light of the world and the Kingdom to come!
.......Set your eyes and heart on him and trust in him as your Lord and savior and you will be born anew from above!
........In him you will find peace comfort and strength to face all things.....in him all things are possible ......he does not fail by his grace and for the Glory of his Kingdom he will clear the way and the wreckage of your past and lead you into the light of his everlasting Glory!!!
.......Follow the steps out of the past leave it behind he has a new life and new plan for you and the Ultimate gift of true Freedom to be all you never believed possible.
Praise be to his power and Glory always and forever!!!
Amen😀
 
calibob

calibob

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SIMON55 said:
Welcome Bob glad you're here and carrying the message of recovery ......
...........My name is Simon and I only come here for the free coffee because I can't stand to be at home when my wife is.......
..........and If Bob will stop snoring so loud I will take a nap also......lol😀
.......Nah just kidding I come here because Jesus Christ is a Chain Breaker and the God who saves the lives of the lost and suffering who he seeks out.....
.......There isn't a prison built that he can't pass through and destroy........
........He busted me out in 1987 removed my chains ended my hopeless suffering and healed me of all my afflictions and my obsessions and cravings for substances and replaced them with hope,peace,serenity unknown before and a healthy attitude of gratitude for all he has done and does ......
........There is nothing he can't do and no greater love or power than him.....
.......No matter how hopeless powerless or miserable you might feel your situation might be.....he is the Truth and the Light of the world and the Kingdom to come!
.......Set your eyes and heart on him and trust in him as your Lord and savior and you will be born anew from above!
........In him you will find peace comfort and strength to face all things.....in him all things are possible ......he does not fail by his grace and for the Glory of his Kingdom he will clear the way and the wreckage of your past and lead you into the light of his everlasting Glory!!!
.......Follow the steps out of the past leave it behind he has a new life and new plan for you and the Ultimate gift of true Freedom to be all you never believed possible.
Praise be to his power and Glory always and forever!!!
Amen😀
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This is an open meeting, friends, family and others involved with recovery. Anyone who gives care to someone involved, like Al anon, adult children of alcoholics or emotions anonymous are encouraged to join in we know you've been hurt. This is not just about the substances alone that's the just easier parts to recognize.

Please share your experience, strength and faith.
 
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SIMON55 said:
Welcome Bob glad you're here and carrying the message of recovery ......
...........My name is Simon and I only come here for the free coffee because I can't stand to be at home when my wife is.......
..........and If Bob will stop snoring so loud I will take a nap also......lol😀
.......Nah just kidding I come here because Jesus Christ is a Chain Breaker and the God who saves the lives of the lost and suffering who he seeks out.....
.......There isn't a prison built that he can't pass through and destroy........
........He busted me out in 1987 removed my chains ended my hopeless suffering and healed me of all my afflictions and my obsessions and cravings for substances and replaced them with hope,peace,serenity unknown before and a healthy attitude of gratitude for all he has done and does ......
........There is nothing he can't do and no greater love or power than him.....
.......No matter how hopeless powerless or miserable you might feel your situation might be.....he is the Truth and the Light of the world and the Kingdom to come!
.......Set your eyes and heart on him and trust in him as your Lord and savior and you will be born anew from above!
........In him you will find peace comfort and strength to face all things.....in him all things are possible ......he does not fail by his grace and for the Glory of his Kingdom he will clear the way and the wreckage of your past and lead you into the light of his everlasting Glory!!!
.......Follow the steps out of the past leave it behind he has a new life and new plan for you and the Ultimate gift of true Freedom to be all you never believed possible.
Praise be to his power and Glory always and forever!!!
Amen😀
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Reminds me of a song.
 
SIMON55

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KnowMe said:
Reminds me of a song.
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Yep....that's what I mean....
Knowme is good at embedding those video
I can't figure out how to capture them with my phone.

Hey knowMe....throw up
I'm Alive because HE lives
Could ya ? TY
 
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KnowMe

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SIMON55 said:
Yep....that's what I mean....
Knowme is good at embedding those video
I can't figure out how to capture them with my phone.

Hey knowMe....throw up
I'm Alive because HE lives
Could ya ? TY
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KnowMe

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if you don’t mind one more song for the thread.
 
calibob

calibob

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Hello every body, This time of the month I'm always busy. Arrgh, slow smelly city busses. The routes only run once an hour and often it takes 2 busses each way. Patience comes from tribulation.
 
tourist

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SIMON55 said:
Welcome Bob glad you're here and carrying the message of recovery ......
...........My name is Simon and I only come here for the free coffee because I can't stand to be at home when my wife is.......
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I come for the free donuts but love the coffee too.
 
tourist

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calibob said:
I usually get Folgers French roast or black silk. Sometimes I have to settle for Colombian but sometimes some chock full 'o nuts is nice too!
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Actually, just a few days ago I told my wife that I die before her I want her to put my ashes in a Chock Full' Nuts can just like in the The Bucket List. I have had that brew in the past and enjoyed it very much. I might just have to score a can at the grocery store. Right now I am drinking just regular Folgers. Drink Maxwell House too 'cause it's good to the last drop.
 
calibob

calibob

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I've stayed in New Iberia, Morgan City, South La Foose and New Orleans. And a Year at Keesler AFB Biloxi MS. They drink some coffee down there.
 
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