Member Stories
Anonymous stories of experience, strength and hope. Written by Butteypaa members.
The following stories are offered for the alcoholic that still suffers.
In accordance with AA’s 11th tradition, all stories are written anonymously. Details that could identify the author have been removed. Any statements made are the sole opinions of the author and may or may not reflect the opinions of AA World Services. No part of these stories may be reprinted without express written consent.
Fearless honesty was the answer
Since that day, I became willing to do anything it took for my sobriety, and willing to be honest with myself first of all.
My ears were open just enough.
But this time, thank God, things were different. I had more to lose, the stakes were higher, I knew I needed to change.
So there I was.
I was absolutely filled with fear because, for the first time, I was going to have to figure out how to get through a day without the only coping mechanisms I had.
Recovery from alcohol (and anxiety).
Today I have more peace and serenity and the least amount of anxiety that I've ever had in my whole life, WITHOUT taking any narcotics, benzos, or mind altering substances.
Learning about emotional sobriety… the hard way.
So I did the only thing I had left to do at that moment- I went to a meeting and was listening to the message within an hour of having received the worst bit of news of my life.
You won’t find this in the self-help section.
Maybe as you identify with the person talking you’ll relax just a little bit more into your chair. And as you look around the room, you might notice that the people here are some of the happiest people on earth.