Sober in Advertising

I'm newly sober (79 days). I have to say the first 30 days were GREAT, because I was focused on changing my life and going through the process of healing. But now it's a lot of work and I feel… more

I have 4 years on Saturday and will be in LA! Any meeting reccos near Korea town?

If it's not triggering for you, I'd love to know what drove others to pursue a sober life. For me, it was that alcohol had consumed my life, and aggravated anxiety I have. I couldn't live … more

I am struggling today. I want relief from how low I feel today. I just want to go to the bar and turn it all off. I have 33 days or so.

Heartbroken - found out yesterday that someone very close to me in my family who has been clean for 10+ years (addicted to coke and alcohol, used it as a crutch for sexuality issues), relapsed recentl… more

Did anyone quit during dry January? I gave up drinking for Lent. It's a nice way to dismiss curiosity from others. I feel great and I'm thinking about easing into permanent sobrierty.

I come to this bowl to read all the supportive and positive comments. It makes remember that there are good, kind people out there!

Didn't get the job I wanted. At least not for now. More disappointed than I anticipated. Any experience, strength, hope?

I have a few years under my belt + just went Agency side and I can’t tell you how much of a “god shot” it is to find this bowl after meeting W/ my sponsor to talk about agent drinking culture

I'm struggling. people places and things. the place is work and the person is a co-worker. I had a few drinks yesterday. ill hit an AA mtg tomorrow. I'll keep trying.

Advice on a friend relapsing? He went into inpatient last fall and left after an excruciating detox and 20 days. I randomly walked into a lounge in my gym and found him watching pregame with a beer.

Question: Friend is starting to seek treatment, should he tell HR that he is getting treatment or keep it quiet. May want to go to inpatient at some point Trying to be supportive and give good advice.

Any recs for good meetings in Atlanta, especially early AM/late evening?

Folks in Dumbo Brooklyn (or elsewhere): There's a new AA meeting at 100 Jay Street 2nd floor. Wednesday's at 1pm. It's a good time.

New to this - how do you resist the urge for a drink at work on Friday afternoon? I’m thinking abt just getting up and leaving.

I need some meeting reco’s in Manhattan — particularly on the west side if possible. I know any meeting can be a good one, but need to find a couple with cool people & solid recovery. Any suggesti… more

Do you do/say anything if there’s someone at work who is clearly an alcoholic?

Hope everyone is having a good sober holiday season. I survived my company holiday party. I have to say, the drinking looked fun. I mean, it is fun if you’re not a drunk like me.

You know when they say - cunning, baffling, all powerful? It’s true. Had 7 years under my belt, went out 9 years ago thinking it would be different but I’ve found myself back in 2001 all over again.

Ugh. I need to find a new sponsor. I don’t want to but my current one moved. Im really not into change right now! (Or let’s face it, ever). But for me no sponsor is no good. Any tips? I

More than halfway through a 90 in 90 and I’m so grateful for NY AA and that there are so many meetings! Also 90 in 90 is actually kinda great

95% of my team drinks and I’m slowly becoming an outsider. And even though I’m on time and on brief 100% of the time, their “buddy system” works for them. CD included. Any tips? Love this group 🙌🏼

I’ve been sober for over seven years but have only been to like one meeting in two months. Thing is, I feel fine.

How many meetings do you go to a weekend what's your time? I go to 2-4 and I have 15 years.

Anyone in this group that isn’t an alcoholic but just doesn’t prefer to consume alcohol? That can also be a challenge working in an agency.

Starting a new job Monday and from last one I learned that it is alienating if I say I don’t drink. Any advice on how to deal with the “let’s go get drinks” offers without seeming rude/different/antis… more

Thought on best days / times for Perry Street in NYC?

Meetings in LA anyone would recommend?

What's the difference between an alcoholic and someone who drinks too much? After two months of three drinks pretty much every day, I'm wondering where the line is and how you know you're … more

When did reality hit admitting you were/are an alcoholic?

Doing a new business "take potential new clients out for drinks" thing. Any advice on keeping my sobriety on the DL?

I started a new job in a new city. I got an interim sponsor (I do AA). She asked me to do 90 meetings in 90 days. (Cont in post)

Any good meetings in Chicago that ad people go to?

Got laid off last week. Hitting two meetings a day. Mostly optimistic, but a little doubt and fear is creeping in. Any experience, strength, wisdom?

Glad to find this group. Coming up on 1 year sober and every day gets better. And easier.

Any NYC folks want to meet up at a meeting tonight? I just moved here and started a new job and I'm needing a meeting real bad.