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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Firpo" data-source="post: 3902959" data-attributes="member: 45550"><p>Glad to hear you’ve made what’s probably your first good decision in a long time. Both Church and AA are a good place to be and each have something to offer that the other usually cannot. If you’re a drinker like me you have to have the love of Jesus who will do for you what you can’t do for yourself. You’ll also need to be around a group of men that have been where you are and can help you through what will be a rough time for a while but it will get better. Breathe in, breath out and don’t take a drink in between. As for taking your newcomer chip I’d encourage you to take them as it helps you get used to opening up to people as well as reminding them of what it was like when they got sober. You’ll be helping each other. I’ve been where you are brother, waking up at home without a clue how I got there. I’ve sworn off booze hundreds of times and meant it only to find myself five drinks into the next day by 8:00 am. I know what it’s like to lose my job, house and kids because of my drinking. Took my last drink 12-30-2008 and by the grace of God and the help of friends I’ve managed not to find a need to pick up a bottle since. Today I have a new home, my kids back in my life and the respect and love of my wife who hung in there with me through it all. Keep us posted and prayers are sent your way.</p></blockquote><p></p>