Hey Mack,

Welcome to the group. I look forward to getting to know you.

Elsie


John McGurk wrote:

> Thanks for allowing me to enter this group discussion on "recovered"
> alcoholics. Over the years in my sobriety I've always marveled at the
> spirited discussion at meetings when this word comes up.
>
> I sobered up on 22 July 1979 in a treatment center in my home town and
> have remained sober in AA since then. Over the years I've been active
> in service work in AA related activities and I've served on boards of
> clubs dedicated to hosting AA meetings. I currently serve on the
> board of directors of a public facility for detoxing alcoholics.
>
> Even today I attend 4 meetings a week, still sponsor half a dozen men
> who are active in the program and am available for anybody struggling
> in their early days of trying to sober up.
>
> I've swung between regarding myself as "recovering" or "recovered", so
> this forum seemed attractive to me. I am looking forward to being a
> part of this group.
>
> Thanks,
>
> mack
>