Alcoholics Anonymous

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

It was in the wee hours when my wife's labour really began. We had gone to bed early because she knew it was coming and we wanted to get as much rest as possible. We laid in the dark and I let her crush my hand while I tried to help her through the contractions. I did my best to try things we learned in the prenata...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Dream big dreams, but never forget that realistic short-term goals are the keys to your success."- Mac Anderson

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 20 "I'd like to develop Step Eleven further -- for the benefit of the complete doubter, the unlucky one who can't believe it has any real merit at all .... As he goes along with his process of prayer, he begins to add up the results. If he persists, he will almost surely find more serenity...

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

Whenever I come here I find pearls of wisdom mixed with good humor and genuine care and concern. It's the bright spot of my day and I look forward to coming on before bed as it puts me in a positive mind space before going to sleep. I would like to participate and share but I find that I'm very moody these days...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Hey Chris I've gotta Question for you. You've been off the board for most of the year. I'm betting this thread will get you in here.

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

My father was a heavy drinker and smoker and when he quit the cigarettes due to the "you're going to have a heart attack any moment" warning from his doctor he said his desire to drink diminished with the death of his nicotine addiction. I've heard this before from other ex-smokers and I know...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Ask, and ye shall receive. --John 16:24 Somewhere in our past life, we may have picked up the idea that it's not all right to ask for help, that asking for help would be a sign of weakness. Recovery calls for some basic changes in our thinking, and when we feel vulnerable is the best time to reach out and as...

Stepchild · Stepchild

A CLASSIC PRAYER Lord, make me a channel for thy peace -- that where there is hatred, I may bring love -- that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness -- that where there is discord, I may bring harmony -- that where there is error, I may bring truth -- that where there is doubt, I may bring...

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 21 "Until today, at least, I am getting further away from that first drink, which is the one that inevitably leads me to complete disaster."

debird17 · debird17

Since I am still a newbie I was wondering when it is a good time to find a sponsor? Their is a women at my meetings that has been sober for 20 years and she has so much wisdom. I'm not sure how to ask or even how it works? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Stepchild · Stepchild

"THY WILL, NOT MINE" . . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will. " TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I ca...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Going EasyGo easy. You may have to push forward, but you don't have to push so hard. Go in gentleness, go in peace.Do not be in so much of a hurry. At no day, no hour, no time are you required to do more than you can do in peace. Frantic behaviors and urgency are not the foundation for our new way of life.Do not b...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least."- Goethe

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Cookies???( If so, what kind?) Fudge??? Cake??? (Betcha I know what your favorite flavor is...) I have been fixing coffee and also making some treats for some of the meetings I go to. I had all but quit baking/doing much cooking because of my drinking and it is good to get back into it. It really has hel...

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

Forgive me for sounding like a Debbie Downer but, lets be honest, I wouldn't be here if I was feeling great. My problem is that I'm racked with fear of failure and paralyzed with self doubt that I can make any sort of lasting life changes. I have tried quitting smoking about a gazillion times and done well...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

Hi All, I have a somewhat unorthodox question to ask, but I figured it would not hurt to put it out there. To provide some context, I will share that I first started coming to this board about a year and a half ago when I knew that I needed to begin the process of recovery. I was a hard drinker for 10 years and as...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Being patient Over time, we get what we want out of this program. If we seek a better way of life, for example, we will develop it. If we want to diminish our pain, we will find relief. If we want love, we will learn how to give it and receive it. Over time, our lives can improve a great deal through the Twelve S...

Stepchild · Stepchild

"I WAS SLIPPING FAST" We A.A.'s are active folk enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life, . . . So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 I had been s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even when life seemingly is falling apart.- Robert D. Foster

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 19 "The best university for me -- the best school, the best teaching -- was in analyzing mistakes that I'd made and problems I created because of these mistakes. Not my successes."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 18, 2013 Quote of the Week "Friends are God's apology for your relatives." When I was new I had very few healthy boundaries, and I especially had little defense against the observations, suggestions, judgments and criticisms of my family members. Someone once said that yo...

d_willing · d_willing

So last night I had the most realistic dream I have ever had, and it was not about anything I have ever thought of doing. I killed myself. YIKES. I built a contraption that cut both my arms off at the wrists so blood would flow out of me and I would die. Sorry to be gruesome. Anyways, i used the contraptio...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

for my friend Barbara Munday. She is fighting cancer post-op and is having serious complications with skin grafts that the surgeon now is refusing to fix. Her life hangs in the balance, prayers are needed in the hopes that Shands Hospital Jax, FL will take her back and fix her up. Please say a small pr...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I am feeling depressed. Been that way a good part of today. Think the ole "woe-is-me's" are raring their ugly heads and have been trying to not be worried about my current living situation which I cannot change right now, my family situation (which my daughter is not even emailing me like sh...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Making prompt amends is the fresh air of each new day. --Sandra Little Today brings us a new hill to climb and a new view from the top. Taking time to reflect about our daily journeys is a challenging adventure in self-discovery. Looking down, we see our past trials and difficulties as lessons to learn f...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly Quote"It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly." Phillip KellerWeekly ThoughtWhen you were a child or teen, did you ever hope for something with seemingly all of your heartbut it nev...

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 18 "How wonderful to be sober, to be able to think clearly (at times, at least), and to become aware of some portion of the greater wisdom concealed so deeply within myself."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.."- Jim Rohn

d_willing · d_willing

So I am on a great path now, doing very well, hopeful etc. Here's my dilemma... We became friendly with our neighbors when they moved in a year or so ago, then they had to move 12 hrs away because he had lost his job. They finally sold the house so they are back in town one final time and are going to come over...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I banned all the "kitchen" spammers. Maybe new ones will come dunno. But I will ban them too. It annoyed me after I deleted all those posts they had the audacity to just do it again. Maybe they just have some spambot machine beats me. Anyhow. Spam posts will not just be deleted but if t...

poi77 · poi77

Hi all - I am poi and I'm an alcoholic. Took me awhile to get to that acceptance because my drinking pattern was not typical but I know that I never was just a social drinker. I was just thinking about my days of drinking and I always had social anxiety. Sometimes when I drank my social anxiety actually...

d_willing · d_willing

I just wanted to post and say that I am feeling pretty good today. Most of my prior relapses have happened either on a Friday night or Saturday morning. Its saturday night, no booze in the house, not going out, and I am sober. I have only missed one meeting which was the night my neighbor came over, which...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Commitment As we walk through life, there are many things and people we may lose, or lose out on, if we are unwilling to commit. We need to make a commitment for relationships to grow beyond the dating stage, to have the home or apartment we want, the job we want, or the car we desire. We must commit, on dee...

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

I have been sober for a week. For a long time now a few weeks is about the longest stretch I've been able to go without binge drinking. I have many good reasons to get clean. I'm a bit of an aa drifter, in when I feel bad, out once I feel better, rinse, repeat. I barely recognize myself these days. It's like I lo...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I did pass that exam today. Now I am Pinkchip, LMHC, CAP. The CAP part was what I passed today. Certified Addictions Professional. My crap no longer stinks and I am officially better than all of you. As if. But thanks for the support guys.

tlcinrecovery · tlcinrecovery

Hello to everyone, Just want to intro myself and say "hi". New to recovery, just 3 months as of 11/09/2013. I have many questions for the board, but want to just say hi today and learn about this board. Thanks, T

justadrunk · justadrunk

Just sittin around reading - eating pickles and being one.

Stepchild · Stepchild

Can we clean up these kitchen threads and block these idiots? They're harshing my serenity.

mandm · mandm

Hello everyone, I needed to get this off my chest so I figured I'd come to this board to see what people say. So my fiancé whom never drinks or should I more say rarely drinks, owns a store , today I came to the store because normally we spend most nights together, and her and the girl she works with where part...

robbie0330 · robbie0330

No you cannot reason with a drunk As I write this pointlessness in real time They just got home, from the ball in Hollywood Hills no you cannot reason with a drunk He tries to calm her down oh he does such for her... as she screams at the invisible enimies that stand before her.... She preaches of jesu...

Angell · Angell

Hello MIP family! I am on a public computer at a hotel that my wife is attending a meeting at right now...so nice to be able to be online. :) Anywho, I don't recall what our last situation was but we are staying on a friends property in rural Washington state. He has a converted shop he has rented to us at $3...

Closer · Closer

Its taken me a long time to realize this. Ive done a ton of meetings. Ive learnt the AA way of life, and I see people every day suffering. I want everyone browsing this board whos reading this to behonest with themselves... Have you truly quit all drugs and alcohol??/? Whos still nipping a beer or tw...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A few days ago, my computer compressed all the displays from this web site ... I could not figure out what happened ...Tasha suggested a cure and it worked ... Now, everything is back to normal and I am elated ... just wanted everyone to know that we can help each other in many, many ways ... Thank You Tash...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I have some old contacts from prior jobs I had. One of my old colleagues who has progress into management talked about a position opening up with my old company that would be a clinical director position. In the process of trying to dial my friend, I accidentally butt dialed the boss I had 3 and a half ye...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Have been lurking for a while, viewing the posts, attending meetings and just thought I would check in and give all an update. Things on the homefront seem to be getting a little better. Though we are separated right now, the wife has asked me to call her once a day just so that she can hear my voice and ha...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I sure did. I cannot count the number of times I got my feelings hurt, got upset over something someone said or "did" to me. I would drink my wine and/or beer and think how much better I would feel after I drank and how much better I could deal with "that other person's insensitivity"...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Sharing our experiences heightens our joy and lessens out pain.Not letting other people know what's troubling us causes the problem to trouble us even more. "Secrets keep us stuck," say the wise ones on our journey. Sharing what's on our mind with a friend or sponsor gives that person an o...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifeti...

gonee · gonee

Robert Holbrook Smith (August 8, 1879 - November 16, 1950), also known as Dr. Bob, was an American physician and surgeon who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous with Bill Wilson, more commonly known as Bill W. A great man died on this day 63 years ago. He gave his life to AA to help drunks like myself to live...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Is it me, or did the screen change a few days ago to exhibit a condensed, smaller, print/type style ??? ... It's so small, I have trouble reading the message board ... I'm using a 'desktop' computer and didn't know if I inadvertently hit something that caused this or if it was changed elsewhere ... this i...

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	We had a baby girl on Halloween morning (Preview) It was in the wee hours when my wife's labour really began. We had gone to bed early because she knew it was coming and we wanted to get as much rest as possible. We laid in the dark and I let her crush my hand while I tried to help her through the contractions. I did my best to try things we learned in the prenata...	Butterfinger	15	769	Nov 22, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Dream big dreams, but never forget that realistic short-term goals are the keys to your success."- Mac Anderson	Pythonpappy	1	224	Nov 22, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) November 20 "I'd like to develop Step Eleven further -- for the benefit of the complete doubter, the unlucky one who can't believe it has any real merit at all .... As he goes along with his process of prayer, he begins to add up the results. If he persists, he will almost surely find more serenity...	Mike B.	2	314	Nov 21, 2013 by justadrunk
	I really enjoy this forum (Preview) Whenever I come here I find pearls of wisdom mixed with good humor and genuine care and concern. It's the bright spot of my day and I look forward to coming on before bed as it puts me in a positive mind space before going to sleep. I would like to participate and share but I find that I'm very moody these days...	Butterfinger	11	514	Nov 22, 2013 by justadrunk
	Paging Wren, check in please (Preview) Hey Chris I've gotta Question for you. You've been off the board for most of the year. I'm betting this thread will get you in here.	StPeteDean	11	428	Nov 22, 2013 by Sobrietyspell
	The link between smoking cigarettes and drinking (Preview) My father was a heavy drinker and smoker and when he quit the cigarettes due to the "you're going to have a heart attack any moment" warning from his doctor he said his desire to drink diminished with the death of his nicotine addiction. I've heard this before from other ex-smokers and I know...	Butterfinger	10	510	Nov 22, 2013 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift (Preview) Ask, and ye shall receive. --John 16:24 Somewhere in our past life, we may have picked up the idea that it's not all right to ask for help, that asking for help would be a sign of weakness. Recovery calls for some basic changes in our thinking, and when we feel vulnerable is the best time to reach out and as...	Pythonpappy	0	217	Nov 21, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Daily Reflections 11/21/13 (Preview) A CLASSIC PRAYER Lord, make me a channel for thy peace -- that where there is hatred, I may bring love -- that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness -- that where there is discord, I may bring harmony -- that where there is error, I may bring truth -- that where there is doubt, I may bring...	Stepchild	1	255	Nov 21, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) November 21 "Until today, at least, I am getting further away from that first drink, which is the one that inevitably leads me to complete disaster."	Mike B.	1	215	Nov 21, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Question on Sponsors (Preview) Since I am still a newbie I was wondering when it is a good time to find a sponsor? Their is a women at my meetings that has been sober for 20 years and she has so much wisdom. I'm not sure how to ask or even how it works? Any help would be greatly appreciated.	debird17	8	511	Nov 21, 2013 by 2granddaughters
	Daily Reflections 11/20/13 (Preview) "THY WILL, NOT MINE" . . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will. " TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I ca...	Stepchild	4	429	Nov 20, 2013 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift (Preview) Going EasyGo easy. You may have to push forward, but you don't have to push so hard. Go in gentleness, go in peace.Do not be in so much of a hurry. At no day, no hour, no time are you required to do more than you can do in peace. Frantic behaviors and urgency are not the foundation for our new way of life.Do not b...	Pythonpappy	1	224	Nov 20, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least."- Goethe	Pythonpappy	2	212	Nov 20, 2013 by Mike B.
	What Favorite Snacks Do You Like at Your AA Meetings? (Preview) Cookies???( If so, what kind?) Fudge??? Cake??? (Betcha I know what your favorite flavor is...) I have been fixing coffee and also making some treats for some of the meetings I go to. I had all but quit baking/doing much cooking because of my drinking and it is good to get back into it. It really has hel...	betterthanyesterday52	27	5081	Nov 20, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Making lasting change feels impossible (Preview) Forgive me for sounding like a Debbie Downer but, lets be honest, I wouldn't be here if I was feeling great. My problem is that I'm racked with fear of failure and paralyzed with self doubt that I can make any sort of lasting life changes. I have tried quitting smoking about a gazillion times and done well...	Butterfinger	15	478	Nov 20, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Question (Preview) Hi All, I have a somewhat unorthodox question to ask, but I figured it would not hurt to put it out there. To provide some context, I will share that I first started coming to this board about a year and a half ago when I knew that I needed to begin the process of recovery. I was a hard drinker for 10 years and as...	AdamMoz	18	478	Nov 20, 2013 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift (Preview) Being patient Over time, we get what we want out of this program. If we seek a better way of life, for example, we will develop it. If we want to diminish our pain, we will find relief. If we want love, we will learn how to give it and receive it. Over time, our lives can improve a great deal through the Twelve S...	Pythonpappy	2	269	Nov 19, 2013 by Stepchild
	Daily Reflections 11/19/13 (Preview) "I WAS SLIPPING FAST" We A.A.'s are active folk enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life, . . . So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 I had been s...	Stepchild	2	447	Nov 19, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even when life seemingly is falling apart.- Robert D. Foster	Pythonpappy	1	214	Nov 19, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) November 19 "The best university for me -- the best school, the best teaching -- was in analyzing mistakes that I'd made and problems I created because of these mistakes. Not my successes."	Mike B.	2	231	Nov 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) November 18, 2013 Quote of the Week "Friends are God's apology for your relatives." When I was new I had very few healthy boundaries, and I especially had little defense against the observations, suggestions, judgments and criticisms of my family members. Someone once said that yo...	Pythonpappy	0	344	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Once upon a dream... (Preview) So last night I had the most realistic dream I have ever had, and it was not about anything I have ever thought of doing. I killed myself. YIKES. I built a contraption that cut both my arms off at the wrists so blood would flow out of me and I would die. Sorry to be gruesome. Anyways, i used the contraptio...	d_willing	4	341	Nov 19, 2013 by Stepchild
	Please say a prayer (Preview) for my friend Barbara Munday. She is fighting cancer post-op and is having serious complications with skin grafts that the surgeon now is refusing to fix. Her life hangs in the balance, prayers are needed in the hopes that Shands Hospital Jax, FL will take her back and fix her up. Please say a small pr...	StPeteDean	26	861	Nov 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Feeling a Little Down Tonight.... (Preview) I am feeling depressed. Been that way a good part of today. Think the ole "woe-is-me's" are raring their ugly heads and have been trying to not be worried about my current living situation which I cannot change right now, my family situation (which my daughter is not even emailing me like sh...	betterthanyesterday52	7	302	Nov 18, 2013 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift (Preview) Making prompt amends is the fresh air of each new day. --Sandra Little Today brings us a new hill to climb and a new view from the top. Taking time to reflect about our daily journeys is a challenging adventure in self-discovery. Looking down, we see our past trials and difficulties as lessons to learn f...	Pythonpappy	1	218	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Weekly Thought --- (religious concept) (Preview) Weekly Quote"It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly." Phillip KellerWeekly ThoughtWhen you were a child or teen, did you ever hope for something with seemingly all of your heartbut it nev...	Pythonpappy	1	235	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) November 18 "How wonderful to be sober, to be able to think clearly (at times, at least), and to become aware of some portion of the greater wisdom concealed so deeply within myself."	Mike B.	2	240	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.."- Jim Rohn	Pythonpappy	1	212	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Bad timing, need to stay strong (Preview) So I am on a great path now, doing very well, hopeful etc. Here's my dilemma... We became friendly with our neighbors when they moved in a year or so ago, then they had to move 12 hrs away because he had lost his job. They finally sold the house so they are back in town one final time and are going to come over...	d_willing	31	725	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	SPAMMERS BEWARE!!! (Preview) I banned all the "kitchen" spammers. Maybe new ones will come dunno. But I will ban them too. It annoyed me after I deleted all those posts they had the audacity to just do it again. Maybe they just have some spambot machine beats me. Anyhow. Spam posts will not just be deleted but if t...	pinkchip	11	452	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	drinking and social anxiety (Preview) Hi all - I am poi and I'm an alcoholic. Took me awhile to get to that acceptance because my drinking pattern was not typical but I know that I never was just a social drinker. I was just thinking about my days of drinking and I always had social anxiety. Sometimes when I drank my social anxiety actually...	poi77	5	3637	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Loooong Day, but happy (Preview) I just wanted to post and say that I am feeling pretty good today. Most of my prior relapses have happened either on a Friday night or Saturday morning. Its saturday night, no booze in the house, not going out, and I am sober. I have only missed one meeting which was the night my neighbor came over, which...	d_willing	9	461	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Commitment As we walk through life, there are many things and people we may lose, or lose out on, if we are unwilling to commit. We need to make a commitment for relationships to grow beyond the dating stage, to have the home or apartment we want, the job we want, or the car we desire. We must commit, on dee...	Pythonpappy	0	283	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Is it ever really possible to clean the slate and start a new life? (Preview) I have been sober for a week. For a long time now a few weeks is about the longest stretch I've been able to go without binge drinking. I have many good reasons to get clean. I'm a bit of an aa drifter, in when I feel bad, out once I feel better, rinse, repeat. I barely recognize myself these days. It's like I lo...	Butterfinger	18	819	Nov 18, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Credentials (Preview) I did pass that exam today. Now I am Pinkchip, LMHC, CAP. The CAP part was what I passed today. Certified Addictions Professional. My crap no longer stinks and I am officially better than all of you. As if. But thanks for the support guys.	pinkchip	13	782	Nov 18, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Newcomer to board (Preview) Hello to everyone, Just want to intro myself and say "hi". New to recovery, just 3 months as of 11/09/2013. I have many questions for the board, but want to just say hi today and learn about this board. Thanks, T	tlcinrecovery	12	582	Nov 18, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Once a pickle - never a cucumber again. (Preview) Just sittin around reading - eating pickles and being one.	justadrunk	10	1548	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Question for the Mods.... (Preview) Can we clean up these kitchen threads and block these idiots? They're harshing my serenity.	Stepchild	12	432	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I'm finding myself in a very odd situtation. -Friday night help. (Preview) Hello everyone, I needed to get this off my chest so I figured I'd come to this board to see what people say. So my fiancé whom never drinks or should I more say rarely drinks, owns a store , today I came to the store because normally we spend most nights together, and her and the girl she works with where part...	mandm	20	742	Nov 17, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	You cannot reason with a drunk (Preview) No you cannot reason with a drunk As I write this pointlessness in real time They just got home, from the ball in Hollywood Hills no you cannot reason with a drunk He tries to calm her down oh he does such for her... as she screams at the invisible enimies that stand before her.... She preaches of jesu...	robbie0330	4	841	Nov 17, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Checking in! (Preview) Hello MIP family! I am on a public computer at a hotel that my wife is attending a meeting at right now...so nice to be able to be online. :) Anywho, I don't recall what our last situation was but we are staying on a friends property in rural Washington state. He has a converted shop he has rented to us at $3...	Angell	6	502	Nov 17, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	SERIOUS MESSAGE!! JUST F-IN QUIT!! (Preview) Its taken me a long time to realize this. Ive done a ton of meetings. Ive learnt the AA way of life, and I see people every day suffering. I want everyone browsing this board whos reading this to behonest with themselves... Have you truly quit all drugs and alcohol??/? Whos still nipping a beer or tw...	Closer	13	649	Nov 17, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	I Have to Say 'Thank You' to Tasha ... (Preview) A few days ago, my computer compressed all the displays from this web site ... I could not figure out what happened ...Tasha suggested a cure and it worked ... Now, everything is back to normal and I am elated ... just wanted everyone to know that we can help each other in many, many ways ... Thank You Tash...	Pythonpappy	2	332	Nov 17, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Everything happens for a reason? (Preview) I have some old contacts from prior jobs I had. One of my old colleagues who has progress into management talked about a position opening up with my old company that would be a clinical director position. In the process of trying to dial my friend, I accidentally butt dialed the boss I had 3 and a half ye...	pinkchip	9	832	Nov 17, 2013 by Jerry F
	Prayers Needed........ (Preview) Have been lurking for a while, viewing the posts, attending meetings and just thought I would check in and give all an update. Things on the homefront seem to be getting a little better. Though we are separated right now, the wife has asked me to call her once a day just so that she can hear my voice and ha...	Standing_Tall	14	619	Nov 17, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Have You Allowed or Do You Allow Other People To Cause You To Want To Drink? (Preview) I sure did. I cannot count the number of times I got my feelings hurt, got upset over something someone said or "did" to me. I would drink my wine and/or beer and think how much better I would feel after I drank and how much better I could deal with "that other person's insensitivity"...	betterthanyesterday52	24	1165	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Sharing our experiences heightens our joy and lessens out pain.Not letting other people know what's troubling us causes the problem to trouble us even more. "Secrets keep us stuck," say the wise ones on our journey. Sharing what's on our mind with a friend or sponsor gives that person an o...	Pythonpappy	2	217	Nov 16, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifeti...	Pythonpappy	2	219	Nov 16, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Co-founder Dr Bob. (Preview) Robert Holbrook Smith (August 8, 1879 - November 16, 1950), also known as Dr. Bob, was an American physician and surgeon who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous with Bill Wilson, more commonly known as Bill W. A great man died on this day 63 years ago. He gave his life to AA to help drunks like myself to live...	gonee	4	574	Nov 16, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	To the Moderators ... &/or John (Preview) Is it me, or did the screen change a few days ago to exhibit a condensed, smaller, print/type style ??? ... It's so small, I have trouble reading the message board ... I'm using a 'desktop' computer and didn't know if I inadvertently hit something that caused this or if it was changed elsewhere ... this i...	Pythonpappy	5	342	Nov 16, 2013 by Pythonpappy
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