Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Progress involves risk. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." - Frederick Wilcox

Robbiedead · Robbiedead

Have you ever held a loaded gun to your head? It feels weird. Almost Spiritual. With the push of a button, everything goes black. then to white, for we no longer know what color once was. That barrel getting warm against your head. Like looking down the tunnel to the land of the dead. I figured if I was goin...

Q

I posted these at another forum for a newcomer that was interested in studying the program. I have lists of these questions that I use with my sponsees to delve into the Big Book and 12&12, so I thought I'd share them here. Feel free to use them in your own BB studies. These question lists aren't exhau...

Mike B. · Mike B.

August 8 "In examining the precision and aptness of the small, I can be more appreciative of the large."

justadrunk · justadrunk

For the last monthish I have been taking iodine drops for low thyroid symptoms. I started out with kelp - and at some point when I didn't notice a difference, I bought some pure anatomized drops. I started out taking one drop per day - and gradually moved up to three drops this week. At week 2 - with 2 drop...

Mike B. · Mike B.

August 7 "Many ask 'What is anonymity?' and 'What is humility?' To me, they are almost the same thing. They are devoid of prestige; they demand nothing; they don't ask to be 'right'; they simply suggest that the icy egocentric elements in all of us retire into the background and that we wear...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 6 "Forgiveness seems to depend more on the love of the one who does the forgiving than on the lovability of the one being forgiven." West Henrietta, N.Y., September 1997 "The Fire Has Gone Out" AA Grapevine

mikef · mikef

Good morning and blessings of this day!Welcome to another day of Life to all, especially those here for first time,or just coming back.Our last 15 months in our relocation to Florida from New York ,leaving our jobs(mine of 34 years)and starting new and seeking to be near my wife's family to help in the...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Okay, so I know for substance abuse education (formal not personal lol) that there is primary, secondary, and tertiary intervention. Most of us are all dealing with tertiary intervention which means intervention after something has become a full blown addiction/problem. Secondary is interv...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

StPeteDean got caught on film lounging around at his mountain retreat ... He do enjoy nature!!! ... where's the cat ???

Jerry F · Jerry F

This gal gets a sad phone call at work and after a time of crying goes into her bosses office and asks, "Can I have a grief day off next Wednesday"? Her boss replies, "Of course you can...is there something we can support you with". She takes a deep breath and replies, "Ev...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

An alcoholic spends his life committing suicide on the installment plan. --Laurence Peter None of us woke up one morning and found we had suddenly turned into an addict. We got to be one by practice. And we practiced often. We ignored our families - we left work early - and went drinking and drugging. Da...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

THE ORIGINAL SIN

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

During my share at tonight's meeting, in response to an 'anger' topic, I shared that I had accumulated enough tools that I could deal with about anything today that would have sent me into orbit a long time ago ... that when we commit ourselves to this program, we learn how to deal with life, that the past...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 5, 2013 Quote of the Week "Find someone you can tell the truth to;we don't do this alone." Over the 12 months when my life crashed around me, I shut myself off more and more from the people I knew. On those rare occasions when people who knew me asked how I was, I lied and t...

mandm · mandm

I live in a building and I've noticed my neighbour is a crazy Alcoholic. I'm really not in the position to help him/ plus I really don't like him. But hes at the stage where you can see that hes going to die if he keeps it up. I have seen him ever day this week at time during the day even the morning where he is so d...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Self-Acceptance and Self-KnowledgeGod, grant me the serenityTo accept the things I cannot changeCourage to change the things I canAnd wisdom to know the difference.This well-known prayer expresses some key guidelines to our philosophy of living. One group member explained it this way:For me,...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"A generous man will himself be blessed." -Proverbs 22:9Weekly Quote"You cannot out-give God." -Billy GrahamWeekly ThoughtGo ahead and try. You can't do it. It's impossible to give and not get something in return. Oh, there will be times you extend love and not have it rec...

justadrunk · justadrunk

My son always sits outside the bathroom and watches me fix my hair and put on my mascara and lip gloss. One day last week, we were in a hurry, and I dashed to do my ritual with him on my tail. As I was working on it, he said "Mama, why do you put all that beauty stuff on, you're so beautiful without it... e...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

We are both on day 64 of sobriety. Have been to one AA meeting a day everyday. I love the meetings! My bf wants me to go to Atlanta (big party city) with him to a cousin's wedding in Oct. This cousin, has suddenly became his "favorite" over the last two days since the invite although he hasn't see...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I had a nice lady offer to be my sponsor. We have a meeting set up on Tuesday to meet at a coffee shop because she said she didn't know where else to meet and she was open about her sobriety. She wanted to come to my place, but the place is a wreak and since I share it with someone else, there is only a path to walk t...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I sent another amend off into the universe today (well, I sent an e-mail, as this person lives very far away). It was a very difficult one but lately it was on my mind and I just had this very strong feeling that for some reason the time was right to do it. I may not hear back, I may hear back with some choice wor...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I just pictured in my mind what I wanted to do. You can use that same formula in accomplishing anything in life. --Ida Bellegarde The imagination is a powerful tool. With practice we can perfect our use of it and the results will astound us. Research has shown that athletes who visualize a practice ses...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 29, 2013 Quote of the Week "You can't experience victory if you refuse to surrender." Boy, that surrender thing was (and sometimes still is) a hard thing for me to accept. I mean, how could I possibly win or succeed at something if I'm told to give up and surrender? I've always...

emmi331 · emmi331

I have been in great distress and pain over something that has occurred in my life. Some of you may have an idea what this is from an earlier thread. My sponsor, a woman with decades of sobriety, has been a Godsend to me with this. I will ask her this, as well, but I thought I would seek some input here. She a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use. --Ruth GordonAll of us fear the unfamiliar at times; and it's nothing to be ashamed of to occasionally feel frightened by everyday events. We can still forget that God is always with us and, thus, allow fear to take over. We're learni...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while discouragement often nips it in the bud. Alex Osborn A garden of flowers blooming is a beautiful sight to see. Through the green leaves surrounding a tulip we see hints of yellow or pink or red. Each day the flowers greet us wi...

justadrunk · justadrunk

We were matched together many generations before we ever met. Some of the details as to how it was decided we were to be married are still unclear. Most of our ancestors left little or no trace of their lives. Still, word trickled down from great great grandfather on his side, to great grandmother on...

KENDRA LV · KENDRA LV

People seem to think they are so smart ,they are selfish....All about themselves.Do they think pretending they want you to get better is scoring them points? All it does is show how little they care about you and want you in thier missery..Not this time and not this girl .....I will not allow anyone to c...

joby · joby

As per my previous post, spoke at a meeting last night. Was a bit nervous going in, but got my stuff together, everything went fine. I knew some of the people there, but most I did not. It was actually a very calming experience, and I felt a huge relief after all was done. It's a frieghtning feel knowing th...

joby · joby

Was asked to speak and tell my story tonight at a meeting that I don't attend on a regular basis. Was nervous at first, talked to my sponser who told me that it is my story, how can you f*** it up. Now I am excited as can be, I feel that it will be a great experience for me and I pray that I may be able to help at least...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I have missed this board a lot and the people! I wanted to say hi to everyone I've missed talking to, though. Gave away 8 months of sobriety two months ago, but I'm back with 55 days again. Got kicked out of my soberliving and ended up in a dive motel under the 210 freeway here in LA. With a 5th of Jameson and $1...

Tanin · Tanin

Come one w back Robbie. All clear. Your last post (now deleted) signaled a bad report. Come back. Frodo misses ya.

Angell · Angell

Says a lot about a person when the first thing they do when the enter a room is give support to another. Glad to have you here and nice first post. :)

Mike B. · Mike B.

August 1 "The grace of the Fellowship and the principles of the program carry us through the tough spots as well as the times of joy. Whether we are sober 33 days or 33 years, we each receive our daily reprieve from active alcoholism by working this program to the best of our ability, one day at a time...

Col · Col

Something I heard in a meeting today got me thinking. The speaker who opened the meeting was a rough looking gentleman with a wicked sense of humor. I tend to be drawn to these types, and generally listen very intently when they speak. He mentioned that early in his sobriety, his sponser suggested he pr...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Reflection for the Day Before I came to The Program, I hadn't the faintest idea of what it was to "Live In The Now." I often became obsessed with the things that happened yesterday, last week, or even five years ago. Worse yet, many of my waking hours were spent clearing away the "wrecka...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

yesterday, I told my close friend Steve "Let's go have a few beers". He asked "What's the occasion?" and I told him "It's the last time I'm going to drink". He laughed (it was a monday night) and said "Sure, let's go". We had a great time, I woke up feeli...

mich · mich

God's grace and the fellowship have allowed me not to drink for one year. This morning I was the greeter at my home group meeting. It is amazing to me that people even remember my name. I have greeted people new and continuous. A smile and a handshake, just as I was welcomed. I am not expendable. Peo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I watched a man I know help his wife take care of their babies.How did you learn to be such a good dad? I asked. He explained that his father had been a great dad. His mother had died when he was three, leaving his father on his own to care for him and his baby sister. So he just stepped up to the plate? I asked. Li...

Tanin · Tanin

Interesting story about the effect of the AA steps on a very unique alcoholic. Woman confesses to part in bashing death By Mark RussellJuly 29, 2013, 1:04 p.m.As part of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program to recovery, people have to admit their wrongs.The Supreme Court was told on Monday tha...

Mike D · Mike D

Hello everyone, my name is Mike D. and I am an alcoholic. It is good to meet some new A.A. friends who are outside of my A.A. circle and I am looking forward to getting to know all of you. To help you get to know me, I will share a little bit about myself here. As you will probably gather, I am new to onli...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

The more time I spend with myself sober the more I feel like I am connecting with a beloved old friend that I have not been in touch with since the day I found out I could drink away my anxiety. Unlike a lot of people, I really liked the person I was when I was a teenager. I wasn't cool, but I was big hearted and lo...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

The best definition of "spiritual experience" I've found is "a happenstance outside the five senses, the mind, and the intellect." I can honestly say that this has never happened to me, and I can also honestly say, probably never will. I can't seem to put myself in a place to ac...

Ironman · Ironman

The 12 x 12 has some great words on this topic and they are hard to follow for me, but I'm getting there. Don't we have a right to angry at people who willfully harm us...people who steal from us.....vandalize and cause direct harm intentionally? NO. The 12 x 12 says righteous anger is best left to thos...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

May you live all the days of your life. --Jonathan SwiftIndeed life is much like a game - both a deadly serious one and one that demands laughter, relaxation, and the ability to play. Either way, life demands attention. There is much of life that is truly exciting and fascinating - are we watching for it...

Mike B. · Mike B.

July 31 "I continue to attend AA meetings because anything I know about recovery seems to have a shelf-life of 72 hours."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Fair play is primarily not blaming others for anything that is wrong with us. --Eric HofferAs adults, we accept responsibility for our feelings and our circumstances. We haven't chosen our own troubles, but we have the job of dealing with them. If a man falls and breaks a leg, he might say to someone, &...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

More is not necessarily the answer. We often think that if a little is good, more will be better, or that if we are not happy, it must be because we don't have enough of something. Wanting and craving. The desire for what we don't have prevents us from appreciating and enjoying what we do have - right now, t...

poi77 · poi77

I have heard the phenomenon of craving described as the following: once you take the first drink, you have no ability to determine how many will follow. Could be 3, could be 15, depending on what day you catch us. I have also heard it described as the following: once you take the first drink, you alwa...

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	Hi friends (Preview) I have missed this board a lot and the people! I wanted to say hi to everyone I've missed talking to, though. Gave away 8 months of sobriety two months ago, but I'm back with 55 days again. Got kicked out of my soberliving and ended up in a dive motel under the 210 freeway here in LA. With a 5th of Jameson and $1...	Dodsworth	17	506	Aug 4, 2013 by Dodsworth
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	Welcome aboard Mike2501 (Preview) Says a lot about a person when the first thing they do when the enter a room is give support to another. Glad to have you here and nice first post. :)	Angell	5	306	Aug 3, 2013 by Mr_David
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	At a meeting today (Preview) Something I heard in a meeting today got me thinking. The speaker who opened the meeting was a rough looking gentleman with a wicked sense of humor. I tend to be drawn to these types, and generally listen very intently when they speak. He mentioned that early in his sobriety, his sponser suggested he pr...	Col	9	511	Aug 3, 2013 by turninggrey
	Today's Gift 08-02 (Preview) Reflection for the Day Before I came to The Program, I hadn't the faintest idea of what it was to "Live In The Now." I often became obsessed with the things that happened yesterday, last week, or even five years ago. Worse yet, many of my waking hours were spent clearing away the "wrecka...	Pythonpappy	0	222	Aug 2, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	24 Years Ago... (Preview) yesterday, I told my close friend Steve "Let's go have a few beers". He asked "What's the occasion?" and I told him "It's the last time I'm going to drink". He laughed (it was a monday night) and said "Sure, let's go". We had a great time, I woke up feeli...	StPeteDean	24	599	Aug 2, 2013 by Dodsworth
	God's grace and the fellowship! (Preview) God's grace and the fellowship have allowed me not to drink for one year. This morning I was the greeter at my home group meeting. It is amazing to me that people even remember my name. I have greeted people new and continuous. A smile and a handshake, just as I was welcomed. I am not expendable. Peo...	mich	14	519	Aug 2, 2013 by Col
	Today's Gift 08-01 (Preview) I watched a man I know help his wife take care of their babies.How did you learn to be such a good dad? I asked. He explained that his father had been a great dad. His mother had died when he was three, leaving his father on his own to care for him and his baby sister. So he just stepped up to the plate? I asked. Li...	Pythonpappy	2	210	Aug 1, 2013 by justadrunk
	Heckuva 4th, 5th, and 9th Step 4th 5th 9th (Preview) Interesting story about the effect of the AA steps on a very unique alcoholic. Woman confesses to part in bashing death By Mark RussellJuly 29, 2013, 1:04 p.m.As part of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program to recovery, people have to admit their wrongs.The Supreme Court was told on Monday tha...	Tanin	6	577	Aug 1, 2013 by stayhumble
	New to on-line A.A. (Preview) Hello everyone, my name is Mike D. and I am an alcoholic. It is good to meet some new A.A. friends who are outside of my A.A. circle and I am looking forward to getting to know all of you. To help you get to know me, I will share a little bit about myself here. As you will probably gather, I am new to onli...	Mike D	12	571	Aug 1, 2013 by Pablomoses
	The part of us we covered up (Preview) The more time I spend with myself sober the more I feel like I am connecting with a beloved old friend that I have not been in touch with since the day I found out I could drink away my anxiety. Unlike a lot of people, I really liked the person I was when I was a teenager. I wasn't cool, but I was big hearted and lo...	AdamMoz	6	431	Aug 1, 2013 by Pablomoses
	Spiritually Blind (Preview) The best definition of "spiritual experience" I've found is "a happenstance outside the five senses, the mind, and the intellect." I can honestly say that this has never happened to me, and I can also honestly say, probably never will. I can't seem to put myself in a place to ac...	AlcoHater	20	618	Aug 1, 2013 by odat
	Anger From Being Harmed (Preview) The 12 x 12 has some great words on this topic and they are hard to follow for me, but I'm getting there. Don't we have a right to angry at people who willfully harm us...people who steal from us.....vandalize and cause direct harm intentionally? NO. The 12 x 12 says righteous anger is best left to thos...	Ironman	7	476	Aug 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 07-31 (Preview) May you live all the days of your life. --Jonathan SwiftIndeed life is much like a game - both a deadly serious one and one that demands laughter, relaxation, and the ability to play. Either way, life demands attention. There is much of life that is truly exciting and fascinating - are we watching for it...	Pythonpappy	1	187	Jul 31, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) July 31 "I continue to attend AA meetings because anything I know about recovery seems to have a shelf-life of 72 hours."	Mike B.	1	164	Jul 31, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 07-29 (Preview) Fair play is primarily not blaming others for anything that is wrong with us. --Eric HofferAs adults, we accept responsibility for our feelings and our circumstances. We haven't chosen our own troubles, but we have the job of dealing with them. If a man falls and breaks a leg, he might say to someone, &...	Pythonpappy	10	299	Jul 31, 2013 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift 07-30 (Preview) More is not necessarily the answer. We often think that if a little is good, more will be better, or that if we are not happy, it must be because we don't have enough of something. Wanting and craving. The desire for what we don't have prevents us from appreciating and enjoying what we do have - right now, t...	Pythonpappy	0	193	Jul 31, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Question: The phenomenon of craving (Preview) I have heard the phenomenon of craving described as the following: once you take the first drink, you have no ability to determine how many will follow. Could be 3, could be 15, depending on what day you catch us. I have also heard it described as the following: once you take the first drink, you alwa...	poi77	33	2303	Jul 31, 2013 by Tanin
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