Many days ago when I was sick and tired of being sick and tired; I was invited to an AA meeting by a close friend. At that meeting I learned that I was an Alcoholic, and that I needed to change what I was doing and who I was doing it with. In two months, I had attened over 90 meetings, replaced my former friends with real friends, and got married to the best woman I ever met. I basicly changed my entire life during my first two months sober. My life has continued to improve ever since, and I have no desire to go back to drinking. I know that this type of changes are not recommended in THE BIG BOOK, but it got me sober. I now have a life I enjoy living with real friends and a family of my own. I really want to thank all the AA people that have helped me in the may ways over the years.

When I controlled my drinking I couldn't enjoy it and when I enjoyed my drinking I couldn't control it.

My name is Charles & I'm an alcoholic. To stay sober I do today what was taught to me 25 years -- ask for help and accept help. It works, it really does.

It was pointed out to me that it is in the BB. And I did find it in there. Part of my experience is finding those "SPIRITUAL GEMS" throughout the book. Enjoy reading the BB.