Hi, I'm Jason, an alcoholic.

It's funny to me, how much things can change, when nothing really changes at all. I haven't been doing super great lately, so I decided to go back to the basics of AA for the last two days. I didn't drink, but I was isolating, mad at myself, and I know that's bad for me. I can remember back when I first heard the Serenity Prayer. I had never heard it before, so I couldn't recite it at meetings, because I didn't know it! It took me 25 years to say a prayer that wasn't a "911! Please help me get out of jail or not get pulled over" one, or "don't let me die during detox." And prayer works. I had no idea why at first, but now I just do it and don't question it. I think the greatest thing I ever got, was AA showing me a Higher Power. I'd suggest if you were thinking about taking a drink, try saying the Serenity Prayer first. Getting down on my knees and saying it, when I wanted a drink but yet didn't, was enough to stop me from drinking in the past. I guess maybe some of you guys know what you're talking about, after all! The good thing about prayer and my Higher Power for me, is even when I stray, I always am welcomed back. I love all you guys, and for the new person, if you're wondering if you're an alcoholic, or have a drinking problem, then please stick around and talk to us, you will find out if you are.

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