"...helps me stay connected, and accountable. It's another tool that I use to stay sober." - Salesman
"It's comfy because I don't have to look anyone in the eye, so I can just tell it like it is." - Marketing Rep
"...I thought maybe
I could just hide behind my computer. But what I noticed is that
I actually started talking things out here, and everybody else in
the group does too! Listening to how others handle their difficulties
gives me new ways to think about handling mine. That's what I think
is so great!" - Retired
"I have found these
online groups to be extremely effective. After rehab I was in a
group where there were usually 12-14 people. Mostly it was about
how you looked, what people were wearing, etc. In this group we
are able to talk about things that are very meaningful, and you're
not thinking about how someone looks, but rather what they are saying.
Also for me, there are people in these groups who have been through
a lot of different things and there have been no judgments made
about one another. I have seen people move on in their lives but
we have all shared our similarities. It has been so powerful." - Marketing Rep
"I don't know why
I waited so long to do this. It feels great!" - Retired Engineer
"I like A.A. meetings
but I always have this overwhelming desire to look good to everybody,
even when I don't feel it. Here I can just be myself, talk straight
about what's going on for me, and you guys tell me the truth. Also,
I don't have to drive to get here so that's good!" - Computer Tech
"This online continuing care is the best thing I have ever done for myself. It keeps me connected." - Outside Sales
"It's like starting from 1st grade for me. I have learned A LOT! This has been a real eye-opener." - Teacher
"The online group is a "great tool for me because I can talk openly and I don't get so nervous." - College Student
"I look forward to attending because I can talk about real stuff and everyone is very supportive of one another." - Homemaker
"I was going to
several different meetings, but found many "clicks" that were difficult
to enter. While I am still committed to 12-Step and continue to
actively participate, in this group I always get a good feeling
and feel like I belong." - Marketing
"I have many people I can trust, family, friends, therapist, colleagues and this online group." - Marketing Rep
"My best support
comes from other addicts and alcoholics in recovery, because they
go through the same kind of things that I do. This online discussion
is the greatest! I enjoy the hell out of these sessions. You just
can't get enough support, and I know that these groups are really
supportive." - Retired
"I've been through
treatment 3 times before this. This was hard for me because dealing
with my feelings has never been easy. I got to deal with important
feelings that I never had to face before. I learned how to be more
assertive, and can stand up for myself which I didn't know how to
do before. It's still kinda uncomfortable, but I'm doing better.
These groups really made a difference for me." - Computer Marketer
"This is a good
thing. It's been a good experience for me. I like the convenience
of being able to sign on from my home. I feel connected to the other
group members and look forward to each group, I've been in treatment
before and I am learning lots of new things. I'm glad I chose to
participate in this program." - Teacher
"I have been so
grateful that I came to this program. It was a hard road but this
program made me open up to my problems honestly. First I had to
look at them from the outside but then I started looking at them
from the inside. What a difference! I can't express enough gratitude
to my counselors for their help in this journey. I never dreamed
that I could think differently about my disease and myself. Thank
you so much!" - Finance Manager