Alcoholics Anonymous

Phil · Phil

To render ourselves insensible to pain we must forfeit also the possibilities of happiness. --Sir John Lubbock A caterpillar knows instinctively that it must spin a cocoon. When finished it will use the protection it has made to turn itself into a beautiful butterfly. When the time is right, th...

wantneeda · wantneeda

I jsut wanted to let you's know how important you are to me..and to thankyou for coming here every day. I've enclosed a pic...if it works From the bottom, top and sides of my heart..thankyou for being a part of my journey Hugs to you all. \\// & luv, Wendy

Phil · Phil

Patience is the ability to: Sit back and wait for an expected outcome without experiencing anxiety, tension, or frustration. Let go of your need for immediate gratification. Display tolerance, compassion, understanding, and acceptance toward those who are slower than you in developing matu...

GammyRose · GammyRose

I'm having another cup of tea, and then I'll get busy. I haven't left town. Just enjoyed my granddaughter yesterday. My daughter picked her up last night. She had a talk with her Dad, he had cleaned himself up yesterday ,spent the day with his sponsor. Today he and his spon...

Phil · Phil

PATTERNS AND UNLOVING LIGHT The Hidden Infestation Any part of us that has been in denial is vulnerable to unloving light's imprint/influence. And any part of us that has been in denial - if it has been outside us, outside our acceptance, especially if it has been in the gap - has been touche...

Phil · Phil

When our life is not working the way we feel it should be, faith, trust and patience will lead us towards new insights if we allow it. If you can remember not to panic but to be still and "breathe" yes you heard right, I did say breath. Deep slow breaths to calm you down so that you can hear and feel the spirit w...

Phil · Phil

What is accepting personal responsibility? Accepting personal responsibility includes: Acknowledging that you are solely responsible for the choices in your life. Accepting that you are responsible for what you choose to feel or think. Accepting that you choose the directi...

Hanuman · Hanuman

Anyone else here ever have any trouble with other substances like tobacco, caffeine, OTC medicines, herbs (like ephedra), etc. since getting sober? I started smoking again about a year ago after a 13 year hiatus. And I just can't seem to give up the massive dose of caffeine in the morning either,...

Phil · Phil

Follow your dream . . . take one step at a time and don't settle for less, just continue to climb. --Amanda Bradley Dreams are common to us all. Dreams are special as well. We probably keep to ourselves many of our dreams for fear of derision or misunderstanding. Oftentimes we may have selectively s...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Hey guys, It has been a rough few days. I am trying soooooo hard to let go and let God. I am having a lot of physical problems, headaches, joint and connective tissue pain and I know alot of it is because of the stress I am under, or should I say, I have put myself under. I told you about my husband, well he was...

back4good · back4good

Last night I was fit to be tied. It's been only a week, and I had no cravings until last night. I would have walked in my nightgown to get a bottle of wine. It's disgusting. I wonder about my life without it and all my elegant restaurants without wine??? What do I order water?? I need that elegan...

Nic · Nic

The funny thing with saving lives, or protecting or rescuing folks is it never really seems heroic when you do it...you just do it. Then later, for me anyway...there's this weird peace that comes from knowing you were just in the right place at the right time. Over the years I have pulled 7 drow...

Phil · Phil

What is vulnerability? Vulnerability is: Feeling of being exposed to emotional hurt, being taken advantage of, or abused. Feeling of being fragile, weak, or susceptible to emotional pain and suffering. Feeling of being trapped or imprisoned in a situation where your feelings and right...

Phil · Phil

I have come to realize that all my trouble with living has come from fear and smallness within me. --Angela L. Wozniak We create problems for ourselves because we think we need to be more than we are. We fear that we are inadequate to the task before us, fear that another person is more attractiv...

wantneeda · wantneeda

For Anyone New Coming to A.A. For Anyone Referring People to A.A. This information is both for people who may have a drinking problem and for those in contact with people who have, or are suspected of having, a problem. Most of the information is available in more detail in literature published by...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Obsession is this diseases middle name..well actually, first, middle and last!!! The only way to put that into remission is to practice taking our thoughts elsewhere as soon as we realize thats what we're doing!. Practice makes correction! Before we know it, it's happening less often... My head is...

wagon · wagon

im doing pretty good except that old friends do not treat me the thesame as they did when i was drinking so i just been staying away and staying closer to my family these friends are of course still drinking . i miss some of them do you have to give up these friends forever somewhat sad . ...

matisa · matisa

Im just wondering is anyone else in here from the USA besides me? matisa

Suzy · Suzy

Hi guys Hoped someone could help clear this up a bit for me. Since my recovery in AA started I have realised recently that alcohol aside, I have dependancy problems. I latch onto something and then I am reliant on it or them. I have realised and accepted that after 12 years of mar...

Phil · Phil

What is trust? Trust is: Letting others know your feelings, emotions and reactions, and having the confidence in them to respect you and to not take advantage of you. Sharing your inner feelings and thoughts with others with the belief that they will not spread them indiscriminately....

Nic · Nic

I love Australia, but am still yet to make it over west...I love travelling, especially on my bike. I can roam for hours and days if life lets me. I love the long roads, the different people, and the wildlife when you get out in the boonies. I love the Queensland weather for roaming, but enjoy the historic...

ellen · ellen

hey guys and gals... I started this new job and are doing work on the computer at home and I haven't had the time to breath... I never had to do serious work on the comp before and was entirely burnt out ant the thought of getting on this board and seeing the comp was not as relaxing as it was before...lol...

cheri · cheri

change.    

Nic · Nic

I just love it when important people...or people who are trying to be important...do dumb things like the rest of us. You know...when Camillia or the Prime Minister trips over...or when newsreaders have a cough...I love that stuff. When I stood very majestically for my wedding waltz (knowing ful...

Nic · Nic

My biggest fear would be losing my kids. There is a boy here in Australia who went missing 18 months ago. He went to buy Christmas presents for his family and was never seen again. I ache for his parents and his twin - the pain must excrutiating. The thought makes me shudder. I don't fear drinking anymor...

back4good · back4good

I have already decided to get a sewing machine. I have made up my mind that part of my obsession with drinking was keeping myself busy, only with something poisonous to my body and mind and spirit. I feel so much better already and have gone to a couple of amazing meetings. I start the real work...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Tonight is birthday night at AA, I am on my way to pickup the cake.One of our members is having his 15th birthday and we may have one with a year also.But you know the most important person at the meeting will be any newcomer who might be there tonight.I have to always remember that, and reach out to them, li...

matisa · matisa

Im so tired of being alone and Sad, Its so hard not haveing any friends, my feelings sometimes get out of control and Im overly emotional,,, most of the time I just don't know what to do when that happens.. Oh well just venting,, Godbless! matisa

wantneeda · wantneeda

AMBITION "Show me a thoroughly satisfied man - and I will show you a failure." --Thomas Alva Edison I need to strive for new things in my life. I need to push out into new areas and discover the richness of God's world. I need to explore the varied creativity of creation. There is so much th...

wantneeda · wantneeda

i never thought you would get to this day and gone so far in getting clean. i guess that came from the first time you went to rehab, after that i lost confidence but you've proved me wrong. for the first time in my life i'm glad to be proved wrong ---but you need to give yourself lotsa time and have lotsa p...

cheri · cheri

out.   &n...

Phil · Phil

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunate...

Phil · Phil

What are fears? Faceless horrors that lie waiting in the silent darkness of night. Unsound phobias that Exist in the furthest reaches of the mind Approaching shadows that threaten to blot out all light. All are contained in the worthless Scripts know as fears, a terrible script th...

matisa · matisa

Hello I have another question. Im wondering how AA can change someone who's main problems are disabilities? Like I said before I have not drank since the year 2001 drinking is not messing up my life right now, but my disabilities are.. They always have and that is the reason I ever start...

dot · dot

Cheri has posted Step Two for AA. Please stop by the board and add your share. Love in Recovery - Dot (((((((((((all))))))))))

GammyRose · GammyRose

Hey Mrs... I just read your post below on Walk the Walk. First things first, to edit your profile,click on User Details and then click on edit profile. That should do it. And since I Hail from the great state of Tx also, I can say we're havin' checking for supper this evenin' with a big glass of sweet tea,...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket? I am the Queen. Why? Because my pantyhose say so. Buckle up. It makes it harder for the aliens to snatch you from your car. If you drink like a fish. Drink what a fish drinks. If all is not lost, where is it. I only do what my Rice Crispies tell me to do. If I has tw...

wagon · wagon

went to the cementary this morning to see a old friend of mine the booze got him what a waste!!!!!a sad wagon god bless yas wagon

cheri · cheri

everywhere.  

Phil · Phil

Affirmations What are negative self-scripts? Before we can become self-affirming, we need to learn about the effects of negativism in our lives. Negative self-scripts are the: Negative beliefs you have about yourself and of which you remind yourself daily. Ne...

How · How

My husband doesn't believe me because he thinks I was drunk. My mother went crazy.... she punched her little dog in front of me and I said "if you do that again I will punch you" She went like excorcist....upstairs and I thought I had to call the doc cos she wouldn't stop scream...

Nic · Nic

I found sobriety in the city. I had a General Service Office around the corner...Meetings available for breakfast, morning tea, lunchtime, dinner and supper...A bookshop that was open everyday except weekends...about 3 rehabs, the A&E, and psychward were within 5 minutes for when I&...

wagon · wagon

hey i just got back from a couple days ofvisiting family in minnesota this is going to be a tough one asturns out to be a big party by six oclock everyone was in the bag i went for a walk and visited a church after hours to get away from it all i made it though it.with the support of aa and everyone in this f...

back4good · back4good

I am 47. I started drinking at college. It got worse in my first marriage. It got worse in my second marriage, I plummeted in my third marriage, was arrested for domestic violence,my fourth marriage ended in two months, was arrested for DUI after my fourth marriage. I thought it was all under control af...

Phil · Phil

Powerlessness and Unmanageability Willpower is not the key to the way of life we are seeking. Surrender is. I have spent much of my life trying to make people be, do, or feel something they arent, dont want to do, and choose not to feel. I have made them, and myself, crazy in that process, said one rec...

cheri · cheri

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. 12x12 pp 139 I heard the short form of the Third tradition in the Preamble. When I came to AA I could not accept myself, my alcoholism, or a Higher Power. if there had been any physical, mental, moral, or religious requi...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Got back from Kansas Wednesday evening and have been playing catchup. Welcome to all the newbies who are posting , glad you are here. It's good to be home and I'll get back into posting more. I missed ya'll ! I hope all are having great sober night or day whatever the case may be. (((Hugs))) GammyRo...

cheri · cheri

Daily Reflection May 28 At one time or another most AA groups go on rule making benders...After a time fear and intolerance subside. [and we realize] We do not wish to deny anyone his chance to recover from alcoholism. We wish to be just as inclusive as we can, never exclusive. ...

Rick · Rick

People may doubt what I say, but they always believe what I do. --Ellie E. It's maddening and frustrating when people don't believe what we say. Not that they think we're liars, exactly, just that they don't believe us. When we tell them we've made a commitment, for example, they may just...

wagon · wagon

the destructive effects of alchol or any mind altering substance. we used thes things in the past to put our feelings to sleep and as a rsult our lives have turned into a nightmare. but now we have woken upwe are free to live our lives againand feel again, knowing that godand our recovery friends will be t...

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	Sunday (Preview) *To render ourselves insensible to pain we must forfeit also the possibilities of happiness. --Sir John Lubbock* A caterpillar knows instinctively that it must spin a cocoon. When finished it will use the protection it has made to turn itself into a beautiful butterfly. When the time is right, th...	Phil	0	394	Jun 5, 2005 by Phil
	Anything is possible (Preview) I jsut wanted to let you's know how important you are to me..and to thankyou for coming here every day. I've enclosed a pic...if it works From the bottom, top and sides of my heart..thankyou for being a part of my journey Hugs to you all. \\// & luv, Wendy	wantneeda	0	428	Jun 5, 2005 by wantneeda
	um-did everybody leave town?? (Preview) *Patience is the ability to:* Sit back and wait for an expected outcome without experiencing anxiety, tension, or frustration. Let go of your need for immediate gratification. Display tolerance, compassion, understanding, and acceptance toward those who are slower than you in developing matu...	Phil	1	510	Jun 4, 2005 by Hanuman
	Goodmorning all... (Preview) I'm having another cup of tea, and then I'll get busy. I haven't left town. Just enjoyed my granddaughter yesterday. My daughter picked her up last night. She had a talk with her Dad, he had cleaned himself up yesterday ,spent the day with his sponsor. Today he and his spon...	GammyRose	5	438	Jun 4, 2005 by cheri
	Patterns and Unloving Light (Preview) PATTERNS AND UNLOVING LIGHT The Hidden Infestation Any part of us that has been in denial is vulnerable to unloving light's imprint/influence. And any part of us that has been in denial - if it has been outside us, outside our acceptance, especially if it has been in the gap - has been touche...	Phil	0	671	Jun 4, 2005 by Phil
	Serenity Prayer (Preview) When our life is not working the way we feel it should be, faith, trust and patience will lead us towards new insights if we allow it. If you can remember not to panic but to be still and "breathe" yes you heard right, I did say breath. Deep slow breaths to calm you down so that you can hear and feel the spirit w...	Phil	0	382	Jun 3, 2005 by Phil
	Accepting Personal Responsibility (Preview) What is accepting personal responsibility? Accepting personal responsibility includes: Acknowledging that you are solely responsible for the choices in your life. Accepting that you are responsible for what you choose to feel or think. Accepting that you choose the directi...	Phil	3	493	Jun 3, 2005 by Phil
	other substances (Preview) Anyone else here ever have any trouble with other substances like tobacco, caffeine, OTC medicines, herbs (like ephedra), etc. since getting sober? I started smoking again about a year ago after a 13 year hiatus. And I just can't seem to give up the massive dose of caffeine in the morning either,...	Hanuman	7	488	Jun 3, 2005 by wantneeda
	Dreams (Preview) *Follow your dream . . . take one step at a time and don't settle for less, just continue to climb. --Amanda Bradley* Dreams are common to us all. Dreams are special as well. We probably keep to ourselves many of our dreams for fear of derision or misunderstanding. Oftentimes we may have selectively s...	Phil	0	412	Jun 3, 2005 by Phil
	Venting (Preview) Hey guys, It has been a rough few days. I am trying soooooo hard to let go and let God. I am having a lot of physical problems, headaches, joint and connective tissue pain and I know alot of it is because of the stress I am under, or should I say, I have put myself under. I told you about my husband, well he was...	GammyRose	5	458	Jun 3, 2005 by matisa
	when do cravings stop?? (Preview) Last night I was fit to be tied. It's been only a week, and I had no cravings until last night. I would have walked in my nightgown to get a bottle of wine. It's disgusting. I wonder about my life without it and all my elegant restaurants without wine??? What do I order water?? I need that elegan...	back4good	7	620	Jun 2, 2005 by fizgig
	Ever done something heroic? (Preview) The funny thing with saving lives, or protecting or rescuing folks is it never really seems heroic when you do it...you just do it. Then later, for me anyway...there's this weird peace that comes from knowing you were just in the right place at the right time. Over the years I have pulled 7 drow...	Nic	3	431	Jun 2, 2005 by Hanuman
	What is Vulnerability? (Preview) What is vulnerability? *Vulnerability is:* Feeling of being exposed to emotional hurt, being taken advantage of, or abused. Feeling of being fragile, weak, or susceptible to emotional pain and suffering. Feeling of being trapped or imprisoned in a situation where your feelings and right...	Phil	0	408	Jun 2, 2005 by Phil
	Another Day (Preview) I have come to realize that all my trouble with living has come from fear and smallness within me. --Angela L. Wozniak We create problems for ourselves because we think we need to be more than we are. We fear that we are inadequate to the task before us, fear that another person is more attractiv...	Phil	0	347	Jun 2, 2005 by Phil
	For Anyone new coming to AA (Preview) For Anyone New Coming to A.A. For Anyone Referring People to A.A. This information is both for people who may have a drinking problem and for those in contact with people who have, or are suspected of having, a problem. Most of the information is available in more detail in literature published by...	wantneeda	0	621	Jun 2, 2005 by wantneeda
	'stay in the light' (Preview) Obsession is this diseases middle name..well actually, first, middle and last!!! The only way to put that into remission is to practice taking our thoughts elsewhere as soon as we realize thats what we're doing!. Practice makes correction! Before we know it, it's happening less often... My head is...	wantneeda	1	465	Jun 1, 2005 by matisa
	hard thing (Preview) im doing pretty good except that old friends do not treat me the thesame as they did when i was drinking so i just been staying away and staying closer to my family these friends are of course still drinking . i miss some of them do you have to give up these friends forever somewhat sad . ...	wagon	1	400	Jun 1, 2005 by Phil
	USA (Preview) Im just wondering is anyone else in here from the USA besides me? matisa	matisa	9	513	Jun 1, 2005 by Hanuman
	dpendancy (Preview) Hi guys Hoped someone could help clear this up a bit for me. Since my recovery in AA started I have realised recently that alcohol aside, I have dependancy problems. I latch onto something and then I am reliant on it or them. I have realised and accepted that after 12 years of mar...	Suzy	5	584	Jun 1, 2005 by SDFrankie
	What Is Trust? (Preview) What is trust? Trust is: Letting others know your feelings, emotions and reactions, and having the confidence in them to respect you and to not take advantage of you. Sharing your inner feelings and thoughts with others with the belief that they will not spread them indiscriminately....	Phil	2	498	Jun 1, 2005 by matisa
	Where have you been? (Preview) I love Australia, but am still yet to make it over west...I love travelling, especially on my bike. I can roam for hours and days if life lets me. I love the long roads, the different people, and the wildlife when you get out in the boonies. I love the Queensland weather for roaming, but enjoy the historic...	Nic	6	535	Jun 1, 2005 by Nic
	long time no see... (Preview) hey guys and gals... I started this new job and are doing work on the computer at home and I haven't had the time to breath... I never had to do serious work on the comp before and was entirely burnt out ant the thought of getting on this board and seeing the comp was not as relaxing as it was before...lol...	ellen	2	472	Jun 1, 2005 by cheri
	Today-A Changed Outlook (Preview) change.	cheri	0	559	Jun 1, 2005 by cheri
	What makes you laugh? (Preview) I just love it when important people...or people who are trying to be important...do dumb things like the rest of us. You know...when Camillia or the Prime Minister trips over...or when newsreaders have a cough...I love that stuff. When I stood very majestically for my wedding waltz (knowing ful...	Nic	4	525	May 31, 2005 by Suzy
	What scares you? (Preview) My biggest fear would be losing my kids. There is a boy here in Australia who went missing 18 months ago. He went to buy Christmas presents for his family and was never seen again. I ache for his parents and his twin - the pain must excrutiating. The thought makes me shudder. I don't fear drinking anymor...	Nic	5	424	May 31, 2005 by Nic
	New hobbies-staying sober (Preview) I have already decided to get a sewing machine. I have made up my mind that part of my obsession with drinking was keeping myself busy, only with something poisonous to my body and mind and spirit. I feel so much better already and have gone to a couple of amazing meetings. I start the real work...	back4good	8	1586	May 31, 2005 by Hanuman
	Tonight.... (Preview) Tonight is birthday night at AA, I am on my way to pickup the cake.One of our members is having his 15th birthday and we may have one with a year also.But you know the most important person at the meeting will be any newcomer who might be there tonight.I have to always remember that, and reach out to them, li...	GammyRose	0	402	May 31, 2005 by GammyRose
	alone@sad (Preview) Im so tired of being alone and Sad, Its so hard not haveing any friends, my feelings sometimes get out of control and Im overly emotional,,, most of the time I just don't know what to do when that happens.. Oh well just venting,, Godbless! matisa	matisa	5	578	May 31, 2005 by matisa
	Say Yes to Life!!! (Preview) AMBITION "Show me a thoroughly satisfied man - and I will show you a failure." --Thomas Alva Edison I need to strive for new things in my life. I need to push out into new areas and discover the richness of God's world. I need to explore the varied creativity of creation. There is so much th...	wantneeda	2	396	May 31, 2005 by wantneeda
	tryin' is good...doin' is even better!! (Preview) i never thought you would get to this day and gone so far in getting clean. i guess that came from the first time you went to rehab, after that i lost confidence but you've proved me wrong. for the first time in my life i'm glad to be proved wrong ---but you need to give yourself lotsa time and have lotsa p...	wantneeda	4	524	May 31, 2005 by wantneeda
	Today-Readiness to serve others (Preview) out.   &n...	cheri	1	393	May 31, 2005 by Phil
	Yupper!! (Preview) Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunate...	Phil	0	385	May 31, 2005 by Phil
	Fears (Preview) What are fears? Faceless horrors that lie waiting in the silent darkness of night. Unsound phobias that Exist in the furthest reaches of the mind Approaching shadows that threaten to blot out all light. All are contained in the worthless Scripts know as fears,* a terrible script th...*	Phil	0	418	May 31, 2005 by Phil
	How can AA change me ? (Preview) Hello I have another question. Im wondering how AA can change someone who's main problems are disabilities? Like I said before I have not drank since the year 2001 drinking is not messing up my life right now, but my disabilities are.. They always have and that is the reason I ever start...	matisa	7	585	May 31, 2005 by Suzy
	Step Board (Preview) Cheri has posted Step Two for AA. Please stop by the board and add your share. Love in Recovery - Dot (((((((((((all))))))))))	dot	5	475	May 30, 2005 by John
	Mrbillfrog...Mrsbillfrog (Preview) Hey Mrs... I just read your post below on Walk the Walk. First things first, to edit your profile,click on User Details and then click on edit profile. That should do it. And since I Hail from the great state of Tx also, I can say we're havin' checking for supper this evenin' with a big glass of sweet tea,...	GammyRose	0	390	May 30, 2005 by GammyRose
	If you drink like a fish, drink what a fish drinks (Preview) Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket? I am the Queen. Why? Because my pantyhose say so. Buckle up. It makes it harder for the aliens to snatch you from your car. If you drink like a fish. Drink what a fish drinks. If all is not lost, where is it. I only do what my Rice Crispies tell me to do. If I has tw...	wantneeda	1	583	May 30, 2005 by GammyRose
	sad (Preview) went to the cementary this morning to see a old friend of mine the booze got him what a waste!!!!!a sad wagon god bless yas wagon	wagon	2	442	May 30, 2005 by GammyRose
	Today - Our Primary Purpose (Preview) everywhere.	cheri	0	413	May 30, 2005 by cheri
	Affirmations (Preview) Affirmations What are negative self-scripts? Before we can become self-affirming, we need to learn about the effects of negativism in our lives. *Negative self-scripts are the:* Negative beliefs you have about yourself and of which you remind yourself daily. Ne...	Phil	2	424	May 30, 2005 by wantneeda
	I can't cope (Preview) My husband doesn't believe me because he thinks I was drunk. My mother went crazy.... she punched her little dog in front of me and I said "if you do that again I will punch you" She went like excorcist....upstairs and I thought I had to call the doc cos she wouldn't stop scream...	How	6	504	May 30, 2005 by back4good
	Butterflies can't go back. (Preview) I found sobriety in the city. I had a General Service Office around the corner...Meetings available for breakfast, morning tea, lunchtime, dinner and supper...A bookshop that was open everyday except weekends...about 3 rehabs, the A&E, and psychward were within 5 minutes for when I&...	Nic	8	613	May 30, 2005 by matisa
	family (Preview) hey i just got back from a couple days ofvisiting family in minnesota this is going to be a tough one asturns out to be a big party by six oclock everyone was in the bag i went for a walk and visited a church after hours to get away from it all i made it though it.with the support of aa and everyone in this f...	wagon	2	437	May 30, 2005 by wantneeda
	25 years of 'getting out ' of things (Preview) I am 47. I started drinking at college. It got worse in my first marriage. It got worse in my second marriage, I plummeted in my third marriage, was arrested for domestic violence,my fourth marriage ended in two months, was arrested for DUI after my fourth marriage. I thought it was all under control af...	back4good	2	425	May 29, 2005 by wantneeda
	I Surrender (Preview) Powerlessness and Unmanageability Willpower is not the key to the way of life we are seeking. Surrender is. I have spent much of my life trying to make people be, do, or feel something they arent, dont want to do, and choose not to feel. I have made them, and myself, crazy in that process, said one rec...	Phil	3	444	May 29, 2005 by Phil
	Today-True Tolerance (Preview) The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. 12x12 pp 139 I heard the short form of the Third tradition in the Preamble. When I came to AA I could not accept myself, my alcoholism, or a Higher Power. if there had been any physical, mental, moral, or religious requi...	cheri	0	546	May 29, 2005 by cheri
	Hey everybody.... (Preview) Got back from Kansas Wednesday evening and have been playing catchup. Welcome to all the newbies who are posting , glad you are here. It's good to be home and I'll get back into posting more. I missed ya'll ! I hope all are having great sober night or day whatever the case may be. (((Hugs))) GammyRo...	GammyRose	2	421	May 29, 2005 by Nic
	Today-Equal Rights (Preview) Daily Reflection May 28 At one time or another most AA groups go on rule making benders...After a time fear and intolerance subside. [and we realize] We do not wish to deny anyone his chance to recover from alcoholism. We wish to be just as inclusive as we can, never exclusive. ...	cheri	1	482	May 28, 2005 by mrbillfrog
	WALK THE WALK (Preview) *People may doubt what I say, but they always believe what I do. --Ellie E.* It's maddening and frustrating when people don't believe what we say. Not that they think we're liars, exactly, just that they don't believe us. When we tell them we've made a commitment, for example, they may just...	Rick	2	550	May 28, 2005 by mrbillfrog
	something to think about (Preview) the destructive effects of alchol or any mind altering substance. we used thes things in the past to put our feelings to sleep and as a rsult our lives have turned into a nightmare. but now we have woken upwe are free to live our lives againand feel again, knowing that godand our recovery friends will be t...	wagon	0	433	May 28, 2005 by wagon
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