Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Sir, she said ' You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.' He did what he needed to, and as he sat there he noticed the buttons he had promised not to touch.Each button was identified by letters: WW , WA , PP, and a red one labeled ATR.. Who would know if he touche...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hope never dies where faith is strong, and faith grows strong in the presence of hope. Chad Witmeyer

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Connection is not just about making time for family and friends. It's about a sense of caring for other people. It's about connecting with the human spirit even when there is no national crisis. The other day I was walking down the street when a woman ahead of me tripp...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I've been away from the site for a while and was just about to write a poor me post. But first I took a few moments to read a few posts and I'm glad I did. It immediately got my issues right sized. Add that to working with another alcoholic, reminding me that what I might suggest to others about keeping it...

gonee · gonee

AA tradition Ten - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. I have used this 10th tradition in my personal transactions in business, personal relationships, politics, religion. It has saved me from a lot of problems an...

Jalen · Jalen

Some of you may know (I'm still new here) that I just went through detox over the weekend, and will be attending my first AA meeting tomorrow night. That said, if it weren't for all the wonderful people I've met in the short time I've been here, and the support I've had to this point, I would be almost too sc...

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

It is a little after 9:00. We put up the Christmas tree while watching A Christmas Story. Ralphie did shoot his you out! but my bride and I sat back and looked at the tree. It was nice. Nice to be sober, sane, thankful. Some of the most horrific hangovers and escapades were around the holidays. I'm s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A Different Christmas Poem The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transf...

ErickTomak95 · ErickTomak95

come on im here to support and be supported write ur emotions here

Jalen · Jalen

Being kind of new here, and not really knowing anyone's background quite yet, I thought I'd post this just to get a feel for who everyone is, how it all started, and how you got to the point where you're at now. I'll go first: I've lived with general anxiety disorder since I was about 16 years old (47 now), a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hi Pocket, ... glad you found us ... welcome to the family ... you are important to us ... it's how we continue to grow ... We all have different stories on how we got here, and amazingly, they're pretty much all the same ... We became very sick with this disease and sought out help from others that found a w...

akchick · akchick

So I am eight months sober, I got to meetings at least 4 days a week, I have a sponsor/home group, I worked the steps, I have been having a very hard time the last few months. I can't seem to stop crying, can't focus, don't want to get up. I see a psychologist too - which I didn't tell my sponsor as she doesn't a...

Jalen · Jalen

http://aa.activeboard.com/t55838843/hi-all-im-new-here-and-need-to-ask-a-question/.

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...

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	Do Men ever Listen ??? (Preview) Sir, she said ' You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.' He did what he needed to, and as he sat there he noticed the buttons he had promised not to touch.Each button was identified by letters: WW , WA , PP, and a red one labeled ATR.. Who would know if he touche...	Pythonpappy	1	238	Dec 15, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Hope never dies where faith is strong, and faith grows strong in the presence of hope. Chad Witmeyer	Pythonpappy	0	287	Dec 14, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Connection is not just about making time for family and friends. It's about a sense of caring for other people. It's about connecting with the human spirit even when there is no national crisis. The other day I was walking down the street when a woman ahead of me tripp...	Pythonpappy	0	247	Dec 14, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	hey there (Preview) I've been away from the site for a while and was just about to write a poor me post. But first I took a few moments to read a few posts and I'm glad I did. It immediately got my issues right sized. Add that to working with another alcoholic, reminding me that what I might suggest to others about keeping it...	bikerbill	10	497	Dec 14, 2013 by StPeteDean
	AA Tradition 10. (Preview) AA tradition Ten - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. I have used this 10th tradition in my personal transactions in business, personal relationships, politics, religion. It has saved me from a lot of problems an...	gonee	7	749	Dec 14, 2013 by Db1105
	What A Great Forum (Preview) Some of you may know (I'm still new here) that I just went through detox over the weekend, and will be attending my first AA meeting tomorrow night. That said, if it weren't for all the wonderful people I've met in the short time I've been here, and the support I've had to this point, I would be almost too sc...	Jalen	8	379	Dec 14, 2013 by justadrunk
	A Nice Friday Evening (Preview) It is a little after 9:00. We put up the Christmas tree while watching A Christmas Story. Ralphie did shoot his you out! but my bride and I sat back and looked at the tree. It was nice. Nice to be sober, sane, thankful. Some of the most horrific hangovers and escapades were around the holidays. I'm s...	Sober Strummer	7	440	Dec 14, 2013 by justadrunk
	A Different Christmas Poem (Preview) A Different Christmas Poem The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transf...	Pythonpappy	3	479	Dec 14, 2013 by learning
	The Struggle To Keep Sober (Preview) come on im here to support and be supported write ur emotions here	ErickTomak95	7	555	Dec 14, 2013 by Mike D
	What's Your Story? (Preview) Being kind of new here, and not really knowing anyone's background quite yet, I thought I'd post this just to get a feel for who everyone is, how it all started, and how you got to the point where you're at now. I'll go first: I've lived with general anxiety disorder since I was about 16 years old (47 now), a...	Jalen	12	579	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Welcome to MIP 'Pocket' (Preview) Hi Pocket, ... glad you found us ... welcome to the family ... you are important to us ... it's how we continue to grow ... We all have different stories on how we got here, and amazingly, they're pretty much all the same ... We became very sick with this disease and sought out help from others that found a w...	Pythonpappy	6	310	Dec 13, 2013 by RubyTues
	Outside help (Preview) So I am eight months sober, I got to meetings at least 4 days a week, I have a sponsor/home group, I worked the steps, I have been having a very hard time the last few months. I can't seem to stop crying, can't focus, don't want to get up. I see a psychologist too - which I didn't tell my sponsor as she doesn't a...	akchick	33	2179	Dec 13, 2013 by bikerbill
	I Did It! (Preview) http://aa.activeboard.com/t55838843/hi-all-im-new-here-and-need-to-ask-a-question/.	Jalen	35	708	Dec 13, 2013 by Jalen
	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	601	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	387	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	395	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	223	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller	Pythonpappy	1	229	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	243	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	508	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	289	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	568	Dec 12, 2013 by bikerbill
	Congrats on 1 month d_willing! (Preview) Keep up the good work!	justadrunk	10	305	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	504	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 12 "Coincidences are merely a manner in which God protects his anonymity."	Mike B.	2	237	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	330	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	244	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	238	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	325	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	498	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	1828	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	459	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	245	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	354	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	239	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 9 "Success and failure share a common denominator ... both are temporary"	Mike B.	2	315	Dec 10, 2013 by Mike D
	Grapevine (Preview) December 10 "God grant that AA may ever stay simple."	Mike B.	1	230	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	253	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	227	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	606	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	635	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	524	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	3114	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	244	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	951	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	312	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	6495	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	508	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	451	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	271	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
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