Alcoholics Anonymous

wantneeda · wantneeda

Perhaps the greatest challenge that you will ever face in life is the conquest of fear and the development of the habit of courage. Winston Churchill once wrote, “Courage is rightly considered the foremost of the virtues, for upon it, all others depend.” Fear is, and always has been, the greatest ene...

Doll · Doll

Now that we're free from our addictions, living life one day at a time, we can begin to stop making unreasonable demands upon those we love. We can show kindness where we had shown none; we can take the time and initiative to be thoughtful, considerate and compassionate. Even with the people we dislike...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is September 28, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! MISTAKES "Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure." -- William Saroyan Today I am able to learn from my mistakes because I can see that they really were mistakes! I was trying to play the game of life without a f...

Phil · Phil

If we truly believe in something, we must keep working towards our goal, we must maintain our belief, and we must never give up. We have to overcome every obstacle that we encounter. We have to patiently find our way back onto our path whenever we stray from our path and become lost. We must never give u...

Rick · Rick

"I was lucky," a man explained to me. "One of my first mentors in life made me practice serenity. Whenever I'd call him in full-blown panic mode or with that frantic tone in my voice, he'd refuse to talk to me until I calmed myself down. "'Go get centered,' he'd tell me. 'Then we'll talk.'" Sometimes...

wagon · wagon

The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. His defense must come from a Higher Power. hi every one be safe and sober god bless u wagon

Rick · Rick

One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain. --George Sand "We always go get a hot fudge sundae after the school choir concert,"...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Hey cooncatbob, Just read your reply below and wanted to say "Welcome" and please keep posting. I'm looking forward to getting to know you . (((Hugs))) GammyRose -- Edited by GammyRose at 13:26, 2005-09-27

Rick · Rick

The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed. --Sebastien R.N. Chamfort When we wallowed in the self-pity of obsession, we were sure we'd never laugh again. How easy it was to weep, alone and secretly, inspired by sad music like "Born to Lose" or "I'm So Lonesome I Could C...

cheri · cheri

Love the hair... Will it match the wedding colors?? Love, cheri

Phil · Phil

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked do...

CAM · CAM

Just a bit of an update, it's 37 days sober & I feel fine. What i've been procrastinating is going to a meeting, I know what awaits me there....acceptance & fellowship. I think that could be my fear--does that make any sense? This is an excuse, but I live in a very small southern town,...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Space to live When you proclaim and promote your own bitterness, you do far more harm to yourself than anyone else could ever do to you. When you blame others for all your troubles, you give them control of your life. When you expect and demand to be taken care of, you give...

Rick · Rick

Let me fly, says little birdie, Mother, let me fly away. --Alfred, Lord Tennyson Don't we all want to fly away? Isn't there a better place out there away from home? The boy can't fly, but he can climb a tree and ride the wind. The girl, high on imaginary wings, flies to her own land of dreams. Even mot...

wantneeda · wantneeda

L ife is not measured by the number of breaths we take- but by the moments that take our breath away.

wantneeda · wantneeda

I don't spend all my effort worrying about the things I cannot change while ignoring the things I can change, and I am constantly seeking the wisdom to know the difference. un·man·age·a·ble adj. Difficult or impossible to manage, as: Not submitting to discipline; unruly: an unma...

wantneeda · wantneeda

I find the more I need to do something the more likely I am to put it off The bigger issue I need to address is that I do WANT to do this; I think I SHOULD do this, and I CAN do this; I even say I WILL do this and then don't. So why don't I? Why am I undermining my own self-respect? something i read today...your p...

wantneeda · wantneeda

is the only rule in AA? Not a tradition, concept or step......

Rick · Rick

"How dark it is before the dawn! In reality that was the beginning of my last debauch. I was soon to be catapulted into what I like to call the fourth dimension of existence. I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes." Alco...

Phil · Phil

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it FIV...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Wendy,I just started trying to get caught up on posts since I got back from my trip. Just read yours about the past and your family, regrets and then read that your boss gave you a car.Awesome! All we have is today,and believe me people don't give people things when they are in acti...

Rick · Rick

JUST WONDERING ? CAN I OR WE BELIEVE IN GOD?? Of my understanding or Sandiee's?? RELIGON?? IS THE CATHOLIC GOD ANY DIFFERENT THEN THE METHODIST, PRESYPERTERIAN, ETC If you want to believe in a chair or a car who am I to tell you differetly?? And who are you to tell me what god to believe i...

sanddie · sanddie

John: I would like to respond to your post on religious beliefs......... And then will LEAVE your board permantely, as for you to prohibit ANYONE from choosing to talk about what it is they feel in their HEART is important to them for their recovery-- Alcoholic or NOT is pretty contradicting of wh...

John · John

10 Voters 10 No Ban 8 No Delete 2 yes Delete Majority is in favor of allowing the religious natured post to remain on the board, and oppose banning the non alcoholic posting party. Thank each of you for participating in this decision making process. The results of this vote (this po...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is September 26, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! PAIN "You can't hold a man down without staying down with him." -- Booker T. Washington I know who was holding me down in my life. I was. I know who was bringing pain and sadness in my life. I was. I know who was making me the victim of a...

Holly M · Holly M

I have an email friend, Andrew R, from Cornwall. I haven't heard from him in a while although I have sent several emails. It is possible that he has a new email address. Does anyone know him?

Doll · Doll

JUDGMENT AND UNDERSTANDING On occasion, it is useful and necessary to make judgments about what other people do and say. Much of the time, though, it can be a waste of your time and energy. In fact, one of the biggest obstacles to effective listening is the habit of continually and immediately making j...

sanddie · sanddie

Isn't it a blessing that God gives us ALL RESOURCES to help in recovery? To limit the views to ONE recovery in itself can possibly contribute to limiting our resources in complete recovery. If it hadn't been for other resource material and how God worked in my life to get me through my recovery, I would h...

Rick · Rick

There is no hope of joy except in human relations. --Antoine de Saint Exupery It is hard to imagine being really joyful and excited without our family and friends. We can imagine a birthday party with no one but us attending. Even if we got many gifts, we would feel empty if there were no one around...

Rick · Rick

Setting limits fosters recovery The boundary lines we draw for ourselves delineate a safe area within which our recovery can flourish. We set limits on what we do and say, how we spend our time and money, whom we choose to be our friends. Setting limits makes life more satisfying. Much of...

wagon · wagon

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE The terms “spiritual experience” and “spiritual awakening” are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Yet i...

Phil · Phil

Holding on to the past, either through guilt, longing, denial, or resentment, is a waste of valuable energy - energy that can be used to transform today and tomorrow. "I used to live in my past," said one recovering person "I was either trying to change it, or I was letting it contro...

cheri · cheri

No AA group or member should ever, in such a way as to implicate AA, express any opinion on outside controversial issues--particularily those of politics, alcohol reform or sectarian religion. The Alcoholics Anonymous Groups oppose no one. Concerning such matters they can express no views whate...

nmike · nmike

Hi all, I have learned alot listening to my group's Joe and Charley tapes. Do you know where I could order a set? Thanks, Nancy

wantneeda · wantneeda

just stopping in before i go to sleep tonight had some good things happen today, for a change..:) my sister dropped in, a surprise visit, didn't know she was coming to town, out of the blue she mentioned that my dad was trying to phone me on my birthday, well i broke down in tears. She hugged me and told...

Phil · Phil

Trailers? Cars? hmmmm anyone got a pickup, and an RV? Im running away lol Morning guys. Slogan for today. "Somedays, its best, not to think.":) Ive been told that I think too damned much. And as much, as Ide like to get defensive, about that one, I hafta agree. We can get wrapped up, in t...

Rick · Rick

As a child, I walked through the world with wonder and awe. Each day started with a question and ended with a question. I had the mind of a beginner. --Anonymous Did you ever notice that children ask the best questions? Why are things the way they are? How do they work? How did we get...

Doll · Doll

No one knows the author. The poem came from the alano club newsletter, last year. Sorry, I can't tell you more. Doll

Doll · Doll

At the suggestion of a long-timer in The Program, I began taking "recovery inventories" periodically. The results showed me - clearly and unmistakable - that the promises of The Program have been true for me. I am not the sick person I was in years past; I am no longer bankrupt in all areas; I have a new li...

angelia2823 · angelia2823

i think that if we were to talk about our higher power we should keep it as personalized as we can. and express that this has helped us not that this must be the end all be all to be sober.....somewhere in some part of the conversation. for me when i first came around i was ang...

Doll · Doll

As time passes in AA, we hear or read much about love: love is as simple as becoming always available. Love is a sincere interest in others. Love is a desire to be of service. Love is an ability to understand others and their problems. Giving love is more important than being loved. Love is always positiv...

nancyjo59 · nancyjo59

I see you guys...posting now. Maybe we can meet up in the chat room. What you think? Nancy Jo

Doll · Doll

The wars, when we fight, cannot be won But they will not be lost if His will done Serenity and Acceptance these are the keys Humility and Gratitude will help set me free. I am an alcoholic this I know, "Easy does it," they say; "Let yourself grow." "I have no patience," I exclaim with a sigh, "Give it time,"...

Dying · Dying

Yet I cant stop. I have tried so many times to quite drinking, yet I keep going back to it. I am in so much pain, and I am destroying my life and that of those I love and yet that is not enough to make me quit. I just want to die.

Rick · Rick

Things don't turn up in this world until somebody turns them up. --James A. Garfield We could learn from the bears in the woods how to turn up opportunities. To nourish themselves, they turn over logs and stumps to get insects. When they smell honey, they will climb a tree after it, and when they s...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

Hi, I'm Dan and I'm an alcoholic, I have a minister friend who once told me that he felt that the rest of the folks in the world who are not in a "12 step" program, are sadly short-changed. He even gave a sermon one Sunday on the 12 steps. His way of thinking is that ther...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Saturday, September 24, 2005 Imagine this What if, instead of demanding that life were different, you simply set out to make it better by virtue of your own attitude and actions? What if, instead of placing limitations on your happiness, and holding it hostage until certain conditions were met, y...

Rick · Rick

Going to head out and try to skirt a trailor Sunny but cold here. Fall is moving in fast. Time to button up some things, Grateful today to be sober and ready. Hope u all have a great day. One foot in front of the other--off the computeR and out the door --the first step---gotta push my...

sanddie · sanddie

" We cannot understand: Faith, without doubt; Peace, without war; Happiness, without sorrow; Hope, without despair; Trust, without betrayal; Light, without darkness; Love, without hate; Pleasure, without pain; Good, without bad. To understand, we must first realize that without the clouds,...

Phil · Phil

It talks in the 12 and 12 about others, that are not in the program, being emotionally unstable, and sick to a certain degree as well. Just sharing how I feel about some of this stuff. Went through some of it this morning. As a recovering alcoholic--we are given the tools we can use in any situation, o...

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	the key is courage (Preview) Perhaps the greatest challenge that you will ever face in life is the conquest of fear and the development of the habit of courage. Winston Churchill once wrote, “Courage is rightly considered the foremost of the virtues, for upon it, all others depend.” Fear is, and always has been, the greatest ene...	wantneeda	2	332	Sep 28, 2005 by TipsyMcStagger
	Today I Pray (Preview) Now that we're free from our addictions, living life one day at a time, we can begin to stop making unreasonable demands upon those we love. We can show kindness where we had shown none; we can take the time and initiative to be thoughtful, considerate and compassionate. Even with the people we dislike...	Doll	0	335	Sep 28, 2005 by Doll
	a great day for recovery-sept 28 (Preview) Today is September 28, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! MISTAKES "Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure." -- William Saroyan Today I am able to learn from my mistakes because I can see that they really were mistakes! I was trying to play the game of life without a f...	wantneeda	0	449	Sep 28, 2005 by wantneeda
	Share For Wednesday (Preview) If we truly believe in something, we must keep working towards our goal, we must maintain our belief, and we must never give up. We have to overcome every obstacle that we encounter. We have to patiently find our way back onto our path whenever we stray from our path and become lost. We must never give u...	Phil	3	354	Sep 28, 2005 by Phil
	serenity (Preview) "I was lucky," a man explained to me. "One of my first mentors in life made me practice serenity. Whenever I'd call him in full-blown panic mode or with that frantic tone in my voice, he'd refuse to talk to me until I calmed myself down. "'Go get centered,' he'd tell me. 'Then we'll talk.'" Sometimes...	Rick	2	493	Sep 28, 2005 by Rick
	big book (Preview) The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. His defense must come from a Higher Power. hi every one be safe and sober god bless u wagon	wagon	2	383	Sep 28, 2005 by Rick
	today's thought (Preview) One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain. --George Sand "We always go get a hot fudge sundae after the school choir concert,"...	Rick	0	291	Sep 28, 2005 by Rick
	cooncatbob (Preview) Hey cooncatbob, Just read your reply below and wanted to say "Welcome" and please keep posting. I'm looking forward to getting to know you . (((Hugs))) GammyRose -- Edited by GammyRose at 13:26, 2005-09-27	GammyRose	4	718	Sep 27, 2005 by cooncatbob
	Laugh (Preview) *The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed. --Sebastien R.N. Chamfort* When we wallowed in the self-pity of obsession, we were sure we'd never laugh again. How easy it was to weep, alone and secretly, inspired by sad music like "Born to Lose" or "I'm So Lonesome I Could C...	Rick	1	346	Sep 27, 2005 by GammyRose
	Hey Chris? (Preview) Love the hair... Will it match the wedding colors?? Love, cheri	cheri	2	358	Sep 27, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	A Gift (Preview) Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked do...	Phil	5	360	Sep 27, 2005 by Phil
	Just me.... (Preview) Just a bit of an update, it's 37 days sober & I feel fine. What i've been procrastinating is going to a meeting, I know what awaits me there....acceptance & fellowship. I think that could be my fear--does that make any sense? This is an excuse, but I live in a very small southern town,...	CAM	6	449	Sep 27, 2005 by cheri
	space to live (Preview) Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Space to live When you proclaim and promote your own bitterness, you do far more harm to yourself than anyone else could ever do to you. When you blame others for all your troubles, you give them control of your life. When you expect and demand to be taken care of, you give...	wantneeda	0	433	Sep 27, 2005 by wantneeda
	today's thought (Preview) *Let me fly, says little birdie, Mother, let me fly away. --Alfred, Lord Tennyson* Don't we all want to fly away? Isn't there a better place out there away from home? The boy can't fly, but he can climb a tree and ride the wind. The girl, high on imaginary wings, flies to her own land of dreams. Even mot...	Rick	0	382	Sep 27, 2005 by Rick
	:) (Preview) L *ife* *is not measured by the number of breaths we take- but by the moments that take our breath away.*	wantneeda	3	477	Sep 27, 2005 by cheri
	HAD...become unmanageable (Preview) I don't spend all my effort worrying about the things I cannot change while ignoring the things I can change, and I am constantly seeking the wisdom to know the difference. un·man·age·a·ble adj. Difficult or impossible to manage, as: Not submitting to discipline; unruly: an unma...	wantneeda	3	429	Sep 26, 2005 by Doll
	wants....needs (Preview) I find the more I need to do something the more likely I am to put it off The bigger issue I need to address is that I do WANT to do this; I think I SHOULD do this, and I CAN do this; I even say I WILL do this and then don't. So why don't I? Why am I undermining my own self-respect? something i read today...your p...	wantneeda	6	408	Sep 26, 2005 by CAM
	What.. (Preview) is the only rule in AA? Not a tradition, concept or step......	wantneeda	6	409	Sep 26, 2005 by wantneeda
	BB quote (Preview) "How dark it is before the dawn! In reality that was the beginning of my last debauch. I was soon to be catapulted into what I like to call the fourth dimension of existence. I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes." Alco...	Rick	0	371	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	21 Thoughts For The Day (Preview) ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it FIV...	Phil	4	410	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	Wendy... (Preview) Wendy,I just started trying to get caught up on posts since I got back from my trip. Just read yours about the past and your family, regrets and then read that your boss gave you a car.Awesome! All we have is today,and believe me people don't give people things when they are in acti...	GammyRose	2	332	Sep 26, 2005 by GammyRose
	iS THIS A CLOSED OR OPEN BOARD ? (Preview) JUST WONDERING ? CAN I OR WE BELIEVE IN GOD?? Of my understanding or Sandiee's?? RELIGON?? IS THE CATHOLIC GOD ANY DIFFERENT THEN THE METHODIST, PRESYPERTERIAN, ETC If you want to believe in a chair or a car who am I to tell you differetly?? And who are you to tell me what god to believe i...	Rick	4	446	Sep 26, 2005 by John
	I'll save you the decision to delete or ban..... (Preview) John: I would like to respond to your post on religious beliefs......... And then will LEAVE your board permantely, as for you to prohibit ANYONE from choosing to talk about what it is they feel in their HEART is important to them for their recovery-- Alcoholic or NOT is pretty contradicting of wh...	sanddie	5	498	Sep 26, 2005 by John
	Votes Tallied (closed) (Preview) 10 Voters 10 No Ban 8 No Delete 2 yes Delete Majority is in favor of allowing the religious natured post to remain on the board, and oppose banning the non alcoholic posting party. Thank each of you for participating in this decision making process. The results of this vote (this po...	John	0	367	Sep 26, 2005 by John
	today is a great day for recovery-sept 26 (Preview) Today is September 26, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! PAIN "You can't hold a man down without staying down with him." -- Booker T. Washington I know who was holding me down in my life. I was. I know who was bringing pain and sadness in my life. I was. I know who was making me the victim of a...	wantneeda	1	410	Sep 26, 2005 by wantneeda
	Andrew R from Cornwall (Preview) I have an email friend, Andrew R, from Cornwall. I haven't heard from him in a while although I have sent several emails. It is possible that he has a new email address. Does anyone know him?	Holly M	1	521	Sep 26, 2005 by GammyRose
	Judegement and Understanding (Preview) JUDGMENT AND UNDERSTANDING On occasion, it is useful and necessary to make judgments about what other people do and say. Much of the time, though, it can be a waste of your time and energy. In fact, one of the biggest obstacles to effective listening is the habit of continually and immediately making j...	Doll	0	350	Sep 26, 2005 by Doll
	All Resources.... (Preview) Isn't it a blessing that God gives us ALL RESOURCES to help in recovery? To limit the views to ONE recovery in itself can possibly contribute to limiting our resources in complete recovery. If it hadn't been for other resource material and how God worked in my life to get me through my recovery, I would h...	sanddie	5	373	Sep 26, 2005 by Doll
	TODAY'S THOUGHT (Preview) *There is no hope of joy except in human relations. --Antoine de Saint Exupery* It is hard to imagine being really joyful and excited without our family and friends. We can imagine a birthday party with no one but us attending. Even if we got many gifts, we would feel empty if there were no one around...	Rick	0	285	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	TODAY'S GIFT (Preview) Setting limits fosters recovery The boundary lines we draw for ourselves delineate a safe area within which our recovery can flourish. We set limits on what we do and say, how we spend our time and money, whom we choose to be our friends. Setting limits makes life more satisfying. Much of...	Rick	0	398	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	big book (Preview) SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE The terms “spiritual experience” and “spiritual awakening” are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Yet i...	wagon	3	369	Sep 25, 2005 by Rick
	Peace With The Past (Preview) Holding on to the past, either through guilt, longing, denial, or resentment, is a waste of valuable energy - energy that can be used to transform today and tomorrow. "I used to live in my past," said one recovering person "I was either trying to change it, or I was letting it contro...	Phil	1	388	Sep 25, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	Tradition 10 (Preview) No AA group or member should ever, in such a way as to implicate AA, express any opinion on outside controversial issues--particularily those of politics, alcohol reform or sectarian religion. The Alcoholics Anonymous Groups oppose no one. Concerning such matters they can express no views whate...	cheri	3	657	Sep 25, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	Joe and Charlie Tapes (Preview) Hi all, I have learned alot listening to my group's Joe and Charley tapes. Do you know where I could order a set? Thanks, Nancy	nmike	1	525	Sep 25, 2005 by Phil
	my day today (Preview) just stopping in before i go to sleep tonight had some good things happen today, for a change..:) my sister dropped in, a surprise visit, didn't know she was coming to town, out of the blue she mentioned that my dad was trying to phone me on my birthday, well i broke down in tears. She hugged me and told...	wantneeda	6	397	Sep 25, 2005 by nancyjo59
	My Thoughts For Today. (Preview) Trailers? Cars? hmmmm anyone got a pickup, and an RV? Im running away lol Morning guys. Slogan for today. "Somedays, its best, not to think.":) Ive been told that I think too damned much. And as much, as Ide like to get defensive, about that one, I hafta agree. We can get wrapped up, in t...	Phil	9	493	Sep 25, 2005 by nancyjo59
	TODAY'S GIFT (Preview) *As a child, I walked through the world with wonder and awe. Each day started with a question and ended with a question. I had the mind of a beginner. --Anonymous* Did you ever notice that children ask the best questions? Why are things the way they are? How do they work? How did we get...	Rick	1	323	Sep 25, 2005 by jinx323
	John - Re: I am a newcomer (Preview) No one knows the author. The poem came from the alano club newsletter, last year. Sorry, I can't tell you more. Doll	Doll	0	437	Sep 25, 2005 by Doll
	Today I Pray (Preview) At the suggestion of a long-timer in The Program, I began taking "recovery inventories" periodically. The results showed me - clearly and unmistakable - that the promises of The Program have been true for me. I am not the sick person I was in years past; I am no longer bankrupt in all areas; I have a new li...	Doll	1	475	Sep 25, 2005 by Phil
	experience strength and hope (Preview) i think that if we were to talk about our higher power we should keep it as personalized as we can. and express that this has helped us not that this must be the end all be all to be sober.....somewhere in some part of the conversation. for me when i first came around i was ang...	angelia2823	3	367	Sep 25, 2005 by cooncatbob
	LOVE (Preview) As time passes in AA, we hear or read much about love: love is as simple as becoming always available. Love is a sincere interest in others. Love is a desire to be of service. Love is an ability to understand others and their problems. Giving love is more important than being loved. Love is always positiv...	Doll	2	331	Sep 25, 2005 by Phil
	Doll and Cheri (Preview) I see you guys...posting now. Maybe we can meet up in the chat room. What you think? Nancy Jo	nancyjo59	1	424	Sep 25, 2005 by Doll
	Poem - "I am a newcomer" (Preview) The wars, when we fight, cannot be won But they will not be lost if His will done Serenity and Acceptance these are the keys Humility and Gratitude will help set me free. I am an alcoholic this I know, "Easy does it," they say; "Let yourself grow." "I have no patience," I exclaim with a sigh, "Give it time,"...	Doll	7	1474	Sep 25, 2005 by Doll
	I can't do this anymore (Preview) Yet I cant stop. I have tried so many times to quite drinking, yet I keep going back to it. I am in so much pain, and I am destroying my life and that of those I love and yet that is not enough to make me quit. I just want to die.	Dying	19	651	Sep 25, 2005 by Rick
	today's thought (Preview) *Things don't turn up in this world until somebody turns them up. --James A. Garfield* We could learn from the bears in the woods how to turn up opportunities. To nourish themselves, they turn over logs and stumps to get insects. When they smell honey, they will climb a tree after it, and when they s...	Rick	0	437	Sep 25, 2005 by Rick
	12 Steps for everyone (Preview) Hi, I'm Dan and I'm an alcoholic, I have a minister friend who once told me that he felt that the rest of the folks in the world who are not in a "12 step" program, are sadly short-changed. He even gave a sermon one Sunday on the 12 steps. His way of thinking is that ther...	Sick of being sick	6	617	Sep 25, 2005 by Rick
	imagine this (Preview) Saturday, September 24, 2005 Imagine this What if, instead of demanding that life were different, you simply set out to make it better by virtue of your own attitude and actions? What if, instead of placing limitations on your happiness, and holding it hostage until certain conditions were met, y...	wantneeda	3	358	Sep 24, 2005 by nancyjo59
	Have a good day (Preview) Going to head out and try to skirt a trailor Sunny but cold here. Fall is moving in fast. Time to button up some things, Grateful today to be sober and ready. Hope u all have a great day. One foot in front of the other--off the computeR and out the door --the first step---gotta push my...	Rick	3	371	Sep 24, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	We Grow By Making Mistakes...... (Preview) " We cannot understand: Faith, without doubt; Peace, without war; Happiness, without sorrow; Hope, without despair; Trust, without betrayal; Light, without darkness; Love, without hate; Pleasure, without pain; Good, without bad. To understand, we must first realize that without the clouds,...	sanddie	0	496	Sep 24, 2005 by sanddie
	Dealing With Insanity. (Preview) It talks in the 12 and 12 about others, that are not in the program, being emotionally unstable, and sick to a certain degree as well. Just sharing how I feel about some of this stuff. Went through some of it this morning. As a recovering alcoholic--we are given the tools we can use in any situation, o...	Phil	11	579	Sep 24, 2005 by Phil
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