Alcoholics Anonymous

RubyTues · RubyTues

Hi all. As some of you know, I moved cities a few months ago. I was nervous about AA in a new city - in a lot of ways it felt like starting over. I missed the familiarity of my former meetings and it felt like there was a whole new crowd of people that all knew each other. I went to lots of different meetings but wa...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly VerseSince my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Psalm 71:17Weekly QuoteNo duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. St. AmbroseWeekly ThoughtHow many ways have you been blessed by God? Relationally? Materially? Spiritually? Physi...

mandm · mandm

Found this little gem online thought I would share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfvPPPc_UTs

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

You have to live on this 24 hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your mortal soul. Its right use, its most effective use, is a matter of highest urgency. --Arnold Bennett We have 24 hours to accomplish all we need tor mental, phys...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Nelson Mandela

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I hear this word used a lot since being a part of AA. I felt like I knew what it meant but looked it up online..."the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with." ..............................

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

. . . what we want more deeply than winning. When our relationship is in conflict, we may think that our partner always has the last word. We think it would feel good, just once, to come out on top. If our relationship is like a poker game, the winner takes all. We scramble to be the winner at almost any cost...

justadrunk · justadrunk

We had our last showing yesterday. No buyer. Looks like we will be here til spring. It's like 5 below so no one is moving now. Which is totally fine with me. We are for sure moving though so I'm trying to detach. My husband wants to put things behind him - he is actually now the driving force and I get it...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Keep up the good work!

learning · learning

Was on Facebook when my daughter posted this a few mins. ago: 'Feeling very sad. Today is another reminder of how deadly and powerful alcohol is and why I am a member of the fellowship. Please pray for those who have lost their lives to this disease or those who are struggling and still very sick.' I'...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 12 "Coincidences are merely a manner in which God protects his anonymity."

learning · learning

My daughter celebrated 200 days today. (and added 'only 165 to go. lol) Thank you all for supporting me so I was able to encourage and support her from the beginning of her journey to this point!!! As I do for you, prayers will continue for her to stay vigilant and continue on this path. Hugs, learnin...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. Samuel Smiles

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Self-Help or Mutual Aid? Assisting Others The Twelve Step movement is sometimes called a self-help program. This falls short of describing what it really is. Mutual aid might be a better term. Self-help implies that an individual will help himself or herself. Mutual aid is a much different sort of...

Jalen · Jalen

Just thought I'd ask, I hadn't seen many. I am a graphic artist and do a lot of art work. If so, and anyone wants one, feel free to ask. It's something to keep me busy during this early time of recovery. -- Edited by Jalen on Tuesday 10th of December 2013 06:39:07 PM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

People Pleasers Have you ever been around people pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety producing. People pleasing is a behavior we may have adapted to survive in our family. We may not have been able to g...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I know it may be silly of me, but I don't think so. There were several people who were new in recovery that were posting on this board that haven't in several days. I am not sure if it is because of holidays and they are busy, or have gone out. I find myself really concerned about them. I have done this in the m...

gonee · gonee

"Lack of power, that was our dilemma. we had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a Power greater than ourselves. Obviously. But where and how were we to find this Power? Well, that?s exactly what this book is about. Its main object is to enable you to find a Power greater tha...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than beauty. Joseph Addison

justadrunk · justadrunk

on the windshield - hoping to live - and then I fly off and realize I HAVE WINGS!

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 11 "Today's disappointment, viewed six months hence, may turn out to be one of the best breaks we ever got."

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 9 "Success and failure share a common denominator ... both are temporary"

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 10 "God grant that AA may ever stay simple."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 9, 2013 Quote of the Week "Life is tough because you get the test firstand then the lesson." When I was in school we would spend weeks and sometimes even whole semesters preparing to take tests. We'd study lesson plans, read books, watch videos, all in preparation for midterms...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 8 "Anonymity is a spiritual foundation not only of Tradition Twelve, but of sobriety itself."

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Good Morning, Pappy!!! Haven't heard from you on here in a couple of days. Perhaps I missed something....just wondering how you are doing and how your move is going. Miss that smiling pic and those great and helpful posts of yours. Don't want to sound "sappy" but miss you, Pappy! BTY

Jalen · Jalen

I'm Jalen, 47 years old, and getting ready to detox tomorrow. Just curious if someone could give me guidance. Is it ok to post a "newbie" topic here, or are there specific forums? My apologies, but I just found this site tonight and it's a bit confusing. Thanks for any help.

Wren · Wren

I've been thinking about it since it was posted, but for various reasons, it slammed into me again tonight as I was having a conversation with an aquaintance via facebook. On my "Friend" list there is a picture of a beautiful blond woman (girl in my eyes). And it struck me, hard, at how insidi...

Stepchild · Stepchild

Going Through The Steps With A Sponsee As it was done in the beginningBefore beginning the steps the sponsor must first qualify the person who has requested to follow the path. Find out if they really are alcoholic and, just as important, if YOU feel that they willing and ready to go to any lengths to ch...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

True expressions of love are said to come from a source which lies beneath words and thoughts. --W. Timothy Gallwey Remember when we just knew Grandmother loved us, even if she didn't say anything? Her smile or hug said it all. We can always feel another's love - when it's real. Likewise, the words o...

Mike D · Mike D

Hi everyone, One thing that appeals to me about this MIP Forum is the stimulating and thought-provoking discussions that we have here. There is always a lot of good input. With that in mind, I'd like to create some discussion here about making time for those we've agreed to sponsor. While my own spo...

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

I know the site author Barefoot. Very cool dude. Traveled much on his beloved motorcycle. Lots of time and lots of love. Many great AA links and posts. One of my favorites. 103 Musts from he Big Book. http://www.barefootsworld.net/aa103musts.html

Stepchild · Stepchild

I heard a guy read this in a meeting the other day...I liked it. So I looked it up and thought I'd share it. The Wilmington PreambleWe are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do anything about it without the help of a Power greater than ourselv...

John · John

I posted earlier about Dec 6th being my birthday, well it is! Problem is, I completely missed acknowledging a year! I'm 55, not 54! (Dec 6th 1958) My sister says that during the first year of being separated from my ex, I was so emotionally sick, and didn't do anything that would have created any memo...

learning · learning

Hi everyone, You may or may not have noticed that I've not been around for awhile. My laptop is no longer. Borrowing one temporarily to get some Christmas shopping done. However, I've been procrastinating (lol) over letting go of my hard earned dollars. Would rather catch up on this board and...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Truth is the daughter of time. --Anonymous When we were drinking or using, sometimes we loved the feeling we had when we were high. Our fear fell away. We could stand in a room and not want to rush for a corner or the door. We felt all-powerful or attractive. And when we crashed later, no matter how bad we fe...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hatred is never anything but fear - if you feared no one, you would hate no one. --Hugh Downs On those occasions when we find the bigger person within, we are more generous in spirit toward others. But sometimes we think too much about what is wrong with others and how they ought to change. That is a form of...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Life is made of memorable moments. We must teach ourselves to really live...to love the journey not the destination. Ann Quindlen

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Happiness consists of a solid faith, good health, and a bad memory. --Clare Boothe Luce Resentments are guaranteed to hinder our growth. We can never know full happiness when resentment clouds our vision. Why is it so hard for us to "forget" the small injuries of life? We have never been pr...

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

I woke up last night after a bad nightmare. In my dream I was at one of my lowest turning point alcohol related times and I said "I know I did this to myself I am responsible for my drinking and actions". In my dream I started sobbing. Then woke up. This past time in my life was when a huge painful ps...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endless possibility. Around me is boundless opportunity. Why should I fear? Stella Stuart

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I love this quote!

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

It doesnt matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going. Brian Tracy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pray to God but row to shore. --Proverb There exists a Divine partnership between God and man that is wonderfully depicted in the following story. A young minister was driving through the countryside when he spotted a farmer tilling 40 acres of magnificent farmland. The minister pulled over and ad...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Would love to hear how you other newbies are doing this Thanksgiving Day. (((((newbies)))))) Have a Happy Thanksgiving. gobble, gobble is so much better than chug, chug.

John · John

Yes, today is my birthday. Thank you everyone who sent me happy birthday wishes on FB! Wow... 54 yrs old. There was a time in my life that I did not believe I would live past my 30's. Life has had its up's and down's, its good's and bad's, its joy and it's pain's.. but I wouldn't want to trade my life for any one...

d_willing · d_willing

My sponsor gave me a few speaker CD's to listen to which I have really enjoyed on my 40min ride to and from work each day. Does anyone know of any good sources to either buy or download some good ones. One of the CD's was Bill W telling his story on the same day Dr. Bob passed, which I really enjoyed listenin...

gonee · gonee

"God works by law. If we jump off a cliff, then gravity will act @9metres/second. It does not matter how we slipped." I dragged my feet for the first 3years with the working of the steps. I would of relapsed because my alcoholism was progressing although I was sober. I did not know what a spiri...

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

Hello, I'm new again! I grew up in and out of rehabs from 13 on and it took 23 years to get it. I'm 36 and an alcoholic. I suffer from an odd malady of allergy in the body and the soul called alcoholism. I finally looked over my life and realized all major issues were due to my alcohol use. The lonely empty pain a...

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	My home group feels like home (Preview) Hi all. As some of you know, I moved cities a few months ago. I was nervous about AA in a new city - in a lot of ways it felt like starting over. I missed the familiarity of my former meetings and it felt like there was a whole new crowd of people that all knew each other. I went to lots of different meetings but wa...	RubyTues	11	548	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Weekly Thought --- (religious concept) (Preview) Weekly VerseSince my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Psalm 71:17Weekly QuoteNo duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. St. AmbroseWeekly ThoughtHow many ways have you been blessed by God? Relationally? Materially? Spiritually? Physi...	Pythonpappy	4	336	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	coma drunk driver (Preview) Found this little gem online thought I would share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfvPPPc_UTs	mandm	3	339	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) You have to live on this 24 hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your mortal soul. Its right use, its most effective use, is a matter of highest urgency. --Arnold Bennett We have 24 hours to accomplish all we need tor mental, phys...	Pythonpappy	1	175	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller	Pythonpappy	1	176	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Nelson Mandela	Pythonpappy	3	191	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Tolerance (Preview) I hear this word used a lot since being a part of AA. I felt like I knew what it meant but looked it up online..."the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with." ..............................	betterthanyesterday52	5	448	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) . . . what we want more deeply than winning. When our relationship is in conflict, we may think that our partner always has the last word. We think it would feel good, just once, to come out on top. If our relationship is like a poker game, the winner takes all. We scramble to be the winner at almost any cost...	Pythonpappy	1	234	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Guys emotions (Preview) We had our last showing yesterday. No buyer. Looks like we will be here til spring. It's like 5 below so no one is moving now. Which is totally fine with me. We are for sure moving though so I'm trying to detach. My husband wants to put things behind him - he is actually now the driving force and I get it...	justadrunk	14	514	Dec 12, 2013 by bikerbill
	Congrats on 1 month d_willing! (Preview) Keep up the good work!	justadrunk	10	265	Dec 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Prayers (Preview) Was on Facebook when my daughter posted this a few mins. ago: 'Feeling very sad. Today is another reminder of how deadly and powerful alcohol is and why I am a member of the fellowship. Please pray for those who have lost their lives to this disease or those who are struggling and still very sick.' I'...	learning	4	452	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 12 "Coincidences are merely a manner in which God protects his anonymity."	Mike B.	2	187	Dec 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Daughter (Preview) My daughter celebrated 200 days today. (and added 'only 165 to go. lol) Thank you all for supporting me so I was able to encourage and support her from the beginning of her journey to this point!!! As I do for you, prayers will continue for her to stay vigilant and continue on this path. Hugs, learnin...	learning	5	276	Dec 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. Samuel Smiles	Pythonpappy	3	193	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) Self-Help or Mutual Aid? Assisting Others The Twelve Step movement is sometimes called a self-help program. This falls short of describing what it really is. Mutual aid might be a better term. Self-help implies that an individual will help himself or herself. Mutual aid is a much different sort of...	Pythonpappy	0	177	Dec 11, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	OT: Are Signatures At The Bottom Of Our Post Allowed? (Preview) Just thought I'd ask, I hadn't seen many. I am a graphic artist and do a lot of art work. If so, and anyone wants one, feel free to ask. It's something to keep me busy during this early time of recovery. -- Edited by Jalen on Tuesday 10th of December 2013 06:39:07 PM	Jalen	5	273	Dec 12, 2013 by Jalen
	Today's Gift --- People Pleasers (Preview) People Pleasers Have you ever been around people pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety producing. People pleasing is a behavior we may have adapted to survive in our family. We may not have been able to g...	Pythonpappy	14	455	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	I'm A Little Sad About Some Newcomers.... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I know it may be silly of me, but I don't think so. There were several people who were new in recovery that were posting on this board that haven't in several days. I am not sure if it is because of holidays and they are busy, or have gone out. I find myself really concerned about them. I have done this in the m...	betterthanyesterday52	152	1736	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Power. (Preview) "Lack of power, that was our dilemma. we had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a Power greater than ourselves. Obviously. But where and how were we to find this Power? Well, that?s exactly what this book is about. Its main object is to enable you to find a Power greater tha...	gonee	6	408	Dec 11, 2013 by justadrunk
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than beauty. Joseph Addison	Pythonpappy	2	196	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Just a bug (Preview) on the windshield - hoping to live - and then I fly off and realize I HAVE WINGS!	justadrunk	6	302	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 11 "Today's disappointment, viewed six months hence, may turn out to be one of the best breaks we ever got."	Mike B.	1	182	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 9 "Success and failure share a common denominator ... both are temporary"	Mike B.	2	265	Dec 10, 2013 by Mike D
	Grapevine (Preview) December 10 "God grant that AA may ever stay simple."	Mike B.	1	175	Dec 10, 2013 by Mike D
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 9, 2013 Quote of the Week "Life is tough because you get the test firstand then the lesson." When I was in school we would spend weeks and sometimes even whole semesters preparing to take tests. We'd study lesson plans, read books, watch videos, all in preparation for midterms...	Pythonpappy	2	202	Dec 10, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) December 8 "Anonymity is a spiritual foundation not only of Tradition Twelve, but of sobriety itself."	Mike B.	1	180	Dec 10, 2013 by justadrunk
	How Ya Doing Pappy? (Preview) Good Morning, Pappy!!! Haven't heard from you on here in a couple of days. Perhaps I missed something....just wondering how you are doing and how your move is going. Miss that smiling pic and those great and helpful posts of yours. Don't want to sound "sappy" but miss you, Pappy! BTY	betterthanyesterday52	12	550	Dec 10, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Hi All, I'm New Here And Need To Ask A Question (Preview) I'm Jalen, 47 years old, and getting ready to detox tomorrow. Just curious if someone could give me guidance. Is it ok to post a "newbie" topic here, or are there specific forums? My apologies, but I just found this site tonight and it's a bit confusing. Thanks for any help.	Jalen	36	596	Dec 10, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Thinking about the Equal Opportunity Destroyer (Preview) I've been thinking about it since it was posted, but for various reasons, it slammed into me again tonight as I was having a conversation with an aquaintance via facebook. On my "Friend" list there is a picture of a beautiful blond woman (girl in my eyes). And it struck me, hard, at how insidi...	Wren	8	471	Dec 10, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Going through the steps with a sponsee. (Preview) Going Through The Steps With A Sponsee As it was done in the beginningBefore beginning the steps the sponsor must first qualify the person who has requested to follow the path. Find out if they really are alcoholic and, just as important, if YOU feel that they willing and ready to go to any lengths to ch...	Stepchild	6	2812	Dec 10, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) True expressions of love are said to come from a source which lies beneath words and thoughts. --W. Timothy Gallwey Remember when we just knew Grandmother loved us, even if she didn't say anything? Her smile or hug said it all. We can always feel another's love - when it's real. Likewise, the words o...	Pythonpappy	2	191	Dec 9, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Making Step-work Time For Sponsorees (Preview) Hi everyone, One thing that appeals to me about this MIP Forum is the stimulating and thought-provoking discussions that we have here. There is always a lot of good input. With that in mind, I'd like to create some discussion here about making time for those we've agreed to sponsor. While my own spo...	Mike D	24	901	Dec 9, 2013 by Db1105
	A very helpful post, on a great site! (Preview) I know the site author Barefoot. Very cool dude. Traveled much on his beloved motorcycle. Lots of time and lots of love. Many great AA links and posts. One of my favorites. 103 Musts from he Big Book. http://www.barefootsworld.net/aa103musts.html	Sober Strummer	0	266	Dec 9, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	The Wilmington Preamble (Preview) I heard a guy read this in a meeting the other day...I liked it. So I looked it up and thought I'd share it. The Wilmington PreambleWe are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do anything about it without the help of a Power greater than ourselv...	Stepchild	18	6250	Dec 9, 2013 by Db1105
	I discovered something yesterday.. my birthday! (Preview) I posted earlier about Dec 6th being my birthday, well it is! Problem is, I completely missed acknowledging a year! I'm 55, not 54! (Dec 6th 1958) My sister says that during the first year of being separated from my ex, I was so emotionally sick, and didn't do anything that would have created any memo...	John	9	447	Dec 9, 2013 by Mike D
	Missing everyone (Preview) Hi everyone, You may or may not have noticed that I've not been around for awhile. My laptop is no longer. Borrowing one temporarily to get some Christmas shopping done. However, I've been procrastinating (lol) over letting go of my hard earned dollars. Would rather catch up on this board and...	learning	4	398	Dec 8, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift 12/05 (Preview) Truth is the daughter of time. --Anonymous When we were drinking or using, sometimes we loved the feeling we had when we were high. Our fear fell away. We could stand in a room and not want to rush for a corner or the door. We felt all-powerful or attractive. And when we crashed later, no matter how bad we fe...	Pythonpappy	1	225	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift 12/06 (Preview) Hatred is never anything but fear - if you feared no one, you would hate no one. --Hugh Downs On those occasions when we find the bigger person within, we are more generous in spirit toward others. But sometimes we think too much about what is wrong with others and how they ought to change. That is a form of...	Pythonpappy	1	219	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote 12/07 (Preview) Life is made of memorable moments. We must teach ourselves to really live...to love the journey not the destination. Ann Quindlen	Pythonpappy	1	208	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift 12/04 (Preview) Happiness consists of a solid faith, good health, and a bad memory. --Clare Boothe Luce Resentments are guaranteed to hinder our growth. We can never know full happiness when resentment clouds our vision. Why is it so hard for us to "forget" the small injuries of life? We have never been pr...	Pythonpappy	1	229	Dec 8, 2013 by Mike D
	Nightmares??? Third step.... (Preview) I woke up last night after a bad nightmare. In my dream I was at one of my lowest turning point alcohol related times and I said "I know I did this to myself I am responsible for my drinking and actions". In my dream I started sobbing. Then woke up. This past time in my life was when a huge painful ps...	Lizmccal	17	511	Dec 8, 2013 by Mike D
	Sunrise Quote 12/05 (Preview) Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endless possibility. Around me is boundless opportunity. Why should I fear? Stella Stuart	Pythonpappy	0	215	Dec 7, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	"Alcoholism is an Equal Opportunity Destroyer" (Preview) I love this quote!	betterthanyesterday52	16	799	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote 12/06 (Preview) It doesnt matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going. Brian Tracy	Pythonpappy	2	208	Dec 7, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 12/07 (Preview) Pray to God but row to shore. --Proverb There exists a Divine partnership between God and man that is wonderfully depicted in the following story. A young minister was driving through the countryside when he spotted a farmer tilling 40 acres of magnificent farmland. The minister pulled over and ad...	Pythonpappy	1	222	Dec 7, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Butterfinger and Other MIP Newbies Hope To See You Here on MIP (Preview) Would love to hear how you other newbies are doing this Thanksgiving Day. (((((newbies)))))) Have a Happy Thanksgiving. gobble, gobble is so much better than chug, chug.	betterthanyesterday52	6	357	Dec 7, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Today is my birthday... (Preview) Yes, today is my birthday. Thank you everyone who sent me happy birthday wishes on FB! Wow... 54 yrs old. There was a time in my life that I did not believe I would live past my 30's. Life has had its up's and down's, its good's and bad's, its joy and it's pain's.. but I wouldn't want to trade my life for any one...	John	8	334	Dec 6, 2013 by Jerry F
	Speaker CD's (Preview) My sponsor gave me a few speaker CD's to listen to which I have really enjoyed on my 40min ride to and from work each day. Does anyone know of any good sources to either buy or download some good ones. One of the CD's was Bill W telling his story on the same day Dr. Bob passed, which I really enjoyed listenin...	d_willing	6	650	Dec 6, 2013 by tomsteve
	Heard in AA...... (Preview) "God works by law. If we jump off a cliff, then gravity will act @9metres/second. It does not matter how we slipped." I dragged my feet for the first 3years with the working of the steps. I would of relapsed because my alcoholism was progressing although I was sober. I did not know what a spiri...	gonee	4	259	Dec 6, 2013 by Stepchild
	I quit drinking and smoking so glad to find this place! (Preview) Hello, I'm new again! I grew up in and out of rehabs from 13 on and it took 23 years to get it. I'm 36 and an alcoholic. I suffer from an odd malady of allergy in the body and the soul called alcoholism. I finally looked over my life and realized all major issues were due to my alcohol use. The lonely empty pain a...	Lizmccal	16	625	Dec 6, 2013 by Stepchild
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