Alcoholics Anonymous

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1. What must an alcoholic do that goes against natural instinct? (Pg. 21) 2. What seemingly contradictory result comes when an alcoholic admits defeat? (Pg. 21) 3.What does the book describe as a "double-edged sword"? (Pg. 22) 4. How did AA raise the bottom? (Pg. 23) 5. What does one alcoh...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Anything forced into manifestation through personal will is always "ill got" and has "ever bad success." --Florence Scovel Shinn The main thrust of our recovery is to attune ourselves to God's will, struggling no longer to impose our own. The pain we've endured in past years...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals." - Booker T. Washington

Mike B. · Mike B.

August 19 "The first thing that captured me at my very first meeting was the way AA members talked with one another. There was a genuineness, something real there, that I wanted ... I saw they were sober and that they were honest with each other."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 18 "An old-timer spoke about the danger of becoming complacent and explained the need for the Steps in her life. 'The way I see it,' she said, 'I might have gotten the monkey off my back, but the circus is still in town.'" New York, N.Y., September 2005 "Ham on Wry&q...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you havent planted." - David Bly

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly ThoughtOne of the benefits of God's Word is a cleansing and renewing of our minds. How does that happen? Our minds and hearts are pulled away from problems, disappointments, challenges, temptations, failures, resentments, and other negative thoughts and emotions and are redirected to Go...

Angell · Angell

I just got some fantastic news yesterday and wanted to share... I got a letter in the mail yesterday that my unemployment benefits are being cut off AND we were denied for the loan we applied for to tide us over till my SSDI approval. This is my HP's ride that I am on and so, it has a happy ending - it's just tha...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

All music is what awakes from you when you are reminded by the instruments. --Walt Whitman A small group of friends sat in a room around a record player. It was a heavy old thing, with parts that had to be operated by hand and only one speaker - nothing like a modern stereo at all, but more like an antique pho...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

Hey all. It's been awhile but I'm about to start a short weekend with my heavy drinking in-laws. Will you all please send good vibes? I really appreciate it, and will check in periodically. Thanks! -Adam

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I feel at this age I can go overboard and be as ridiculous as I want. --Miriam HofmeierA real blessing of growing old is the freedom it gives us to be who we really are. Of course, we could have been our real selves our whole lives. No doubt some of us were. However, far too many of us struggled to impress othe...

michal6789 · michal6789

Today another God in the form of employee socjalu decided that I am not entitled to dopata.My wszyszczy in aa bear the consequences of this? WE TRZEWI.Tu system is designed so that if someone is sober and well-kept neatly shaved and dressed, it is immediately suspected of dealing drugs or perhaps lee...

amivel78 · amivel78

I am in very bad situation, i am seriously addicted with host of other problems that come with addiction, depression, self esteem etc I don't believe in god, concept of loving caring god etc is all fake which i am sure about, but anyways I cannot change myself (no will power) and god doest not exist , so i...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Saying No For many of us, the most difficult word to say is one of the shortest and easiest in the vocabulary: No. Go ahead, say it aloud: No. No - simple to pronounce, hard to say. Were afraid people wont like us, or we feel guilty. We may believe that a good employee, child, parent, spouse, or Christian n...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Failure: Often that early morning of darkness which precedes the dawning of the day of success." - Leigh Mitchell Hodges

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The degree to which I can create relationships, which facilitate the growth of others as separate persons, is a measure of the growth I have achieved in myself. --Carl R. Rogers As children we clung to and modeled ourselves after friends and siblings and sometimes parents. We imitated with ease how a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Separateness risk creating our own life path. Sometimes it seems easier to lean on our mate for all decisions and all direction. Then we do not have to risk creating our own life path. Some people think they can avoid that risk by striking a bargain with their mate. They so fully immerse themselves in th...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I am determined to maintain the perpendicular position. --Lucy Stone Perpendicular lines make right angles; they make possible extensions of both height and breadth. Right angles are weight bearing. We speak of asserting something "squarely," making perpendiculars. People who s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Resolve to succeed. The greatest discovery one can make is that nothing is impossible." - Author Unknown

justadrunk · justadrunk

There is no reason we drink other than we are alcoholics - IMO. What do you think? For me - I had to let go of all the excuses completely and look alcoholism square in the eye for what it was. A disease that looked for ANY excuse to live. I used to say I drank because of PTSD and finding the suicide victim (my...

John · John

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Never think that God's delays are denials. Hold on; hold on fast; hold out. Patience is genius" - Comte de Buffon

Angell · Angell

I was meditating on a private beach this past weekend and had an experience that I wanted to share. My wife and I were the only ones there and prior to meditating we were watching a small school of minnows. While still on shore, we tried to get closer but they scurried away again and again. While my wif...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Others treat us the way we invite them to treat us. --Barb H. Coping with stress is a lot more difficult than preventing it in the first place. If we think prevention, we can avoid a surprising number of stressful situations by thinking ahead and sidestepping. We dont have to have lunch with difficult...

Tanin · Tanin

Here's an interesting article which suggests that various scientific research projects may be pointing toward support of AA's effectiveness to arrest addiction. It seems that there is basis for propositions that some AA activities (such as meetings, social interactions, and helping others) m...

Mike B. · Mike B.

August 14 "Ours is a Fellowship of suggestions and not demands. In my 35 years, I have found answers for me but have not acquired the ability to live another person's life."

gonee · gonee

I have always been weak; weak in my alcoholism; weak in my relationships; weak in my emotions and physically weak in my body. It is only by God's grace and mercy that I am alive and sober, with my family that I love so much. There were so many times that I stood at the crossroads weakened, with no power to pra...

turninggrey · turninggrey

So a week later, the health fairy decides enough is enough, and man, does it feel good to feel good! Thank you to all who sent prayers, and screw all of you who didn't! (please note the sarcasm smiley-I was joking) Anyhoo, it sort of reminds me of quitting alcohol, going through the rough period of sick...

Mike B. · Mike B.

My wife and I have been separated for 2 years- 1 1/2 years divorced. No dating for last 2 years. I met someone recently(she's in The Program and lives life on a Spiritual basis) and things have gone very well. We enjoy each others time together. My kids 16 & 14 are now balking at the amount of time I...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 12, 2013 Quote of the Week "God has only three answers to your prayers: Yes Yes, but not now No, because I have something better for you." While the 11th step teaches us to pray only for the knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out, there will invariably be times...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Self-Seeking Slips Away Today, God, help me remember that not everything is about me.When I was using, thinking of myself was my whole existence. With abstinence, I began to practice understanding, humility, gratitude, caring, and sharing with others. By having faith in our Program's recovery...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Lost warriors have only to open their eyes to find the right and good path. -- Chief Red Mountain We all carry a fountain of joy inside. This joy is not something special given to only a few of us. An abundance of joy, happiness, and peace is our right. Our hearts were meant to be full of love and laughter. We...

Mike B. · Mike B.

August 13 "As with all things in life, there is growth and growth brings change. One thing remains constant: Sobriety is a gift, a treasure to be cherished."

Bob K · Bob K

THE FUTURE"Heal the past; live the present; dream the future." "Do not start today, with the broken pieces of Yesterday.""Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice: it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."

Col · Col

Every once in a while I like to calculate how many 24 hours I've been sober. 451. A miracle. When I look at where I was at 452 days ago, I'm amazed at where I'm at now. Not much has changed in terms of life circumstances or the external crap that I tend to gauge progress by. I think this may actually be a good thi...

Mike B. · Mike B.

August 12 "Concerning any given service, we pose but one question: 'Is this service really needed?' If it is, then maintain it we must, or fail in our mission to those who seek AA."

justadrunk · justadrunk

???? DO we need it or not ???? -- Edited by justadrunk on Sunday 11th of August 2013 07:02:38 PM

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha all and thank you for your support. I've revisited Justin's post about "tough not to drink..." without finishing it with the Friday Night part and accompanied with that part of the AMA definition of alcoholism that says, "It can never be cured...only arrested by total abs...

Frodo · Frodo

And things fall apart. Thank you everyone for everything - good, bad and ugly. You are better people than I ever thought I'd meet, and better people than I deserved to meet. But there is a bit in me that wont allow me to be sober and nice. I'm just not wired that way. I wish it wasn't so, but I am what I am, and...

moondreamer · moondreamer

It is after midnight here, and that means I now have not had a drink for 14 days. This is my roughest day/night so far. I was thinking earlier that I was really glad I was not with anyone who might put a glass of wine in front of me, because I don't think I would have said no. Thankfully, no alcohol in the hou...

moondreamer · moondreamer

Good afternoon! I am new to this. I had decided to quit drinking 13 days ago, because thing had become completely out of control. My kids witnessed me completely trashed a few times, and I feel terrible about it. I'm not even sure what their awareness is, i.e. if they knew I was drunk, but I suspect th...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

At this time 27yrs ago , I was having my last drinks . When I wake up in the morning , I will be 27 years sober . THANK You Everybody who was a Pain in the Ass , as you made me work the hardest . Thank You to those who would not put up with my PMS (putting up with my s...) That made me grow too . THANK YOU Everybody who ha...

new member · pugmom

i just found this website. after 5 days of binge drinking i went tonight to the first meeting i've been to in months. i've known for a long time that i'm an alcoholic and i've been in and out of the program, had months, even years of sobriety, and here i am again, on another day one i have 2 children that are...

Justin · Justin

I have not had a drop of alcohol in a week. It feels so unusual not going to the beer store since it is Friday. I'm doing good not drinking tonight, but I sure want a beer.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly Quote"God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event." -Matthew HenryWeekly ThoughtA Classic Devotional from Samuel Ruthe...

Justin · Justin

Hello all, I just found this website today after long day and night yesterday of binge drinking. I have never considered myself an alcoholic because I don't drink everyday. I do however drink every weekend and each time I drink so much until I pass out. I have a wife and two children and am terribly afrai...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

Ever since I started working 10/hrs. a day 7 days a week, I'm no longer able to attend f2f meetings. That's the bad news. That's okay, though, as I never felt comfortable or welcome there anyway. And listening to the same old drivel from a bunch of well-heeled drunx can be tiring. That's why I'm so glad fo...

justadrunk · justadrunk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Eyes that look are common; eyes that see are rare." - J. Oswald Sanders

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	Step One - 12&12 Study Questions Step 1 (Preview) 1. What must an alcoholic do that goes against natural instinct? (Pg. 21) 2. What seemingly contradictory result comes when an alcoholic admits defeat? (Pg. 21) 3.What does the book describe as a "double-edged sword"? (Pg. 22) 4. How did AA raise the bottom? (Pg. 23) 5. What does one alcoh...	Q	1	875	Aug 19, 2013 by Q
	Today's Gift 08-19 (Preview) Anything forced into manifestation through personal will is always "ill got" and has "ever bad success." --Florence Scovel Shinn The main thrust of our recovery is to attune ourselves to God's will, struggling no longer to impose our own. The pain we've endured in past years...	Pythonpappy	2	170	Aug 19, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals." - Booker T. Washington	Pythonpappy	1	152	Aug 19, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) August 19 "The first thing that captured me at my very first meeting was the way AA members talked with one another. There was a genuineness, something real there, that I wanted ... I saw they were sober and that they were honest with each other."	Mike B.	2	163	Aug 19, 2013 by Q
	Grapevine (Preview) August 18 "An old-timer spoke about the danger of becoming complacent and explained the need for the Steps in her life. 'The way I see it,' she said, 'I might have gotten the monkey off my back, but the circus is still in town.'" New York, N.Y., September 2005 "Ham on Wry&q...	Pythonpappy	0	244	Aug 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you havent planted." - David Bly	Pythonpappy	0	167	Aug 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Weekly Thought (Preview) Weekly ThoughtOne of the benefits of God's Word is a cleansing and renewing of our minds. How does that happen? Our minds and hearts are pulled away from problems, disappointments, challenges, temptations, failures, resentments, and other negative thoughts and emotions and are redirected to Go...	Pythonpappy	0	225	Aug 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Fantastic news! (Preview) I just got some fantastic news yesterday and wanted to share... I got a letter in the mail yesterday that my unemployment benefits are being cut off AND we were denied for the loan we applied for to tide us over till my SSDI approval. This is my HP's ride that I am on and so, it has a happy ending - it's just tha...	Angell	10	400	Aug 19, 2013 by turninggrey
	Today's Gift 08-18 (Preview) All music is what awakes from you when you are reminded by the instruments. --Walt Whitman A small group of friends sat in a room around a record player. It was a heavy old thing, with parts that had to be operated by hand and only one speaker - nothing like a modern stereo at all, but more like an antique pho...	Pythonpappy	3	255	Aug 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Good thoughts (Preview) Hey all. It's been awhile but I'm about to start a short weekend with my heavy drinking in-laws. Will you all please send good vibes? I really appreciate it, and will check in periodically. Thanks! -Adam	AdamMoz	11	338	Aug 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 08-17 (Preview) I feel at this age I can go overboard and be as ridiculous as I want. --Miriam HofmeierA real blessing of growing old is the freedom it gives us to be who we really are. Of course, we could have been our real selves our whole lives. No doubt some of us were. However, far too many of us struggled to impress othe...	Pythonpappy	0	241	Aug 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	A potem sie dziwią (Preview) Today another God in the form of employee socjalu decided that I am not entitled to dopata.My wszyszczy in aa bear the consequences of this? WE TRZEWI.Tu system is designed so that if someone is sober and well-kept neatly shaved and dressed, it is immediately suspected of dealing drugs or perhaps lee...	michal6789	6	437	Aug 17, 2013 by Q
	I don't believe in God , how do i recover (Preview) I am in very bad situation, i am seriously addicted with host of other problems that come with addiction, depression, self esteem etc I don't believe in god, concept of loving caring god etc is all fake which i am sure about, but anyways I cannot change myself (no will power) and god doest not exist , so i...	amivel78	16	950	Aug 17, 2013 by 2granddaughters
	Today's Gift 08-11 (Preview) Saying No For many of us, the most difficult word to say is one of the shortest and easiest in the vocabulary: No. Go ahead, say it aloud: No. No - simple to pronounce, hard to say. Were afraid people wont like us, or we feel guilty. We may believe that a good employee, child, parent, spouse, or Christian n...	Pythonpappy	2	189	Aug 17, 2013 by Mr_David
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Failure: Often that early morning of darkness which precedes the dawning of the day of success." - Leigh Mitchell Hodges	Pythonpappy	4	260	Aug 17, 2013 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 08-12 (Preview) The degree to which I can create relationships, which facilitate the growth of others as separate persons, is a measure of the growth I have achieved in myself. --Carl R. Rogers As children we clung to and modeled ourselves after friends and siblings and sometimes parents. We imitated with ease how a...	Pythonpappy	1	204	Aug 17, 2013 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 08-15 (Preview) Separateness risk creating our own life path. Sometimes it seems easier to lean on our mate for all decisions and all direction. Then we do not have to risk creating our own life path. Some people think they can avoid that risk by striking a bargain with their mate. They so fully immerse themselves in th...	Pythonpappy	1	209	Aug 17, 2013 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 08-16 (Preview) I am determined to maintain the perpendicular position. --Lucy Stone Perpendicular lines make right angles; they make possible extensions of both height and breadth. Right angles are weight bearing. We speak of asserting something "squarely," making perpendiculars. People who s...	Pythonpappy	1	186	Aug 17, 2013 by Mr_David
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Resolve to succeed. The greatest discovery one can make is that nothing is impossible." - Author Unknown	Pythonpappy	5	249	Aug 17, 2013 by Mr_David
	Another death (Preview) There is no reason we drink other than we are alcoholics - IMO. What do you think? For me - I had to let go of all the excuses completely and look alcoholism square in the eye for what it was. A disease that looked for ANY excuse to live. I used to say I drank because of PTSD and finding the suicide victim (my...	justadrunk	6	642	Aug 16, 2013 by Jerry F
	True Entertainment with a great message! (Preview)	John	2	608	Aug 15, 2013 by mrpeel
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Never think that God's delays are denials. Hold on; hold on fast; hold out. Patience is genius" - Comte de Buffon	Pythonpappy	0	180	Aug 14, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	A meditating moment (Preview) I was meditating on a private beach this past weekend and had an experience that I wanted to share. My wife and I were the only ones there and prior to meditating we were watching a small school of minnows. While still on shore, we tried to get closer but they scurried away again and again. While my wif...	Angell	7	395	Aug 14, 2013 by Angell
	Today's Gift 08-14 (Preview) Others treat us the way we invite them to treat us. --Barb H. Coping with stress is a lot more difficult than preventing it in the first place. If we think prevention, we can avoid a surprising number of stressful situations by thinking ahead and sidestepping. We dont have to have lunch with difficult...	Pythonpappy	3	202	Aug 14, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Does Science Show What 12 Steps Already Is Based On? (Preview) Here's an interesting article which suggests that various scientific research projects may be pointing toward support of AA's effectiveness to arrest addiction. It seems that there is basis for propositions that some AA activities (such as meetings, social interactions, and helping others) m...	Tanin	5	1720	Aug 14, 2013 by justadrunk
	Grapevine (Preview) August 14 "Ours is a Fellowship of suggestions and not demands. In my 35 years, I have found answers for me but have not acquired the ability to live another person's life."	Mike B.	1	171	Aug 14, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	In my weakness........... (Preview) I have always been weak; weak in my alcoholism; weak in my relationships; weak in my emotions and physically weak in my body. It is only by God's grace and mercy that I am alive and sober, with my family that I love so much. There were so many times that I stood at the crossroads weakened, with no power to pra...	gonee	5	389	Aug 14, 2013 by mikef
	It feels good to feel good (Preview) So a week later, the health fairy decides enough is enough, and man, does it feel good to feel good! Thank you to all who sent prayers, and screw all of you who didn't! (please note the sarcasm smiley-I was joking) Anyhoo, it sort of reminds me of quitting alcohol, going through the rough period of sick...	turninggrey	4	313	Aug 14, 2013 by justadrunk
	I need help! (Preview) My wife and I have been separated for 2 years- 1 1/2 years divorced. No dating for last 2 years. I met someone recently(she's in The Program and lives life on a Spiritual basis) and things have gone very well. We enjoy each others time together. My kids 16 & 14 are now balking at the amount of time I...	Mike B.	17	727	Aug 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike	Pythonpappy	0	168	Aug 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) August 12, 2013 Quote of the Week "God has only three answers to your prayers: Yes Yes, but not now No, because I have something better for you." While the 11th step teaches us to pray only for the knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out, there will invariably be times...	Pythonpappy	0	241	Aug 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 08-13 (Preview) Self-Seeking Slips Away Today, God, help me remember that not everything is about me.When I was using, thinking of myself was my whole existence. With abstinence, I began to practice understanding, humility, gratitude, caring, and sharing with others. By having faith in our Program's recovery...	Pythonpappy	1	185	Aug 13, 2013 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift 08-08 (Preview) Lost warriors have only to open their eyes to find the right and good path. -- Chief Red Mountain We all carry a fountain of joy inside. This joy is not something special given to only a few of us. An abundance of joy, happiness, and peace is our right. Our hearts were meant to be full of love and laughter. We...	Pythonpappy	14	349	Aug 13, 2013 by justadrunk
	Grapevine (Preview) August 13 "As with all things in life, there is growth and growth brings change. One thing remains constant: Sobriety is a gift, a treasure to be cherished."	Mike B.	1	168	Aug 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	The Future (Preview) THE FUTURE"Heal the past; live the present; dream the future." "Do not start today, with the broken pieces of Yesterday.""Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice: it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."	Bob K	2	295	Aug 13, 2013 by Jerry F
	451 days (Preview) Every once in a while I like to calculate how many 24 hours I've been sober. 451. A miracle. When I look at where I was at 452 days ago, I'm amazed at where I'm at now. Not much has changed in terms of life circumstances or the external crap that I tend to gauge progress by. I think this may actually be a good thi...	Col	7	1757	Aug 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) August 12 "Concerning any given service, we pose but one question: 'Is this service really needed?' If it is, then maintain it we must, or fail in our mission to those who seek AA."	Mike B.	1	256	Aug 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Validation (Preview) ???? DO we need it or not ???? -- Edited by justadrunk on Sunday 11th of August 2013 07:02:38 PM	justadrunk	6	393	Aug 13, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	More it's tough to not get drunk on Friday night.... (Preview) Aloha all and thank you for your support. I've revisited Justin's post about "tough not to drink..." without finishing it with the Friday Night part and accompanied with that part of the AMA definition of alcoholism that says, "It can never be cured...only arrested by total abs...	Jerry F	5	373	Aug 12, 2013 by justadrunk
	The center does not hold (Preview) And things fall apart. Thank you everyone for everything - good, bad and ugly. You are better people than I ever thought I'd meet, and better people than I deserved to meet. But there is a bit in me that wont allow me to be sober and nice. I'm just not wired that way. I wish it wasn't so, but I am what I am, and...	Frodo	15	689	Aug 12, 2013 by Tanin
	Two weeks (Preview) It is after midnight here, and that means I now have not had a drink for 14 days. This is my roughest day/night so far. I was thinking earlier that I was really glad I was not with anyone who might put a glass of wine in front of me, because I don't think I would have said no. Thankfully, no alcohol in the hou...	moondreamer	9	394	Aug 12, 2013 by pugmom
	New and wondering if I should tell kids just yet? (Preview) Good afternoon! I am new to this. I had decided to quit drinking 13 days ago, because thing had become completely out of control. My kids witnessed me completely trashed a few times, and I feel terrible about it. I'm not even sure what their awareness is, i.e. if they knew I was drunk, but I suspect th...	moondreamer	10	386	Aug 12, 2013 by pugmom
	Thank You (Preview) At this time 27yrs ago , I was having my last drinks . When I wake up in the morning , I will be 27 years sober . THANK You Everybody who was a Pain in the Ass , as you made me work the hardest . Thank You to those who would not put up with my PMS (putting up with my s...) That made me grow too . THANK YOU Everybody who ha...	Zoomtopz	8	367	Aug 12, 2013 by pugmom
	new member new (Preview) i just found this website. after 5 days of binge drinking i went tonight to the first meeting i've been to in months. i've known for a long time that i'm an alcoholic and i've been in and out of the program, had months, even years of sobriety, and here i am again, on another day one i have 2 children that are...	pugmom	14	6747	Aug 12, 2013 by justadrunk
	It's tough to not get drunk on Friday night (Preview) I have not had a drop of alcohol in a week. It feels so unusual not going to the beer store since it is Friday. I'm doing good not drinking tonight, but I sure want a beer.	Justin	8	400	Aug 12, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Weekly Thought (Preview) Weekly Quote"God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event." -Matthew HenryWeekly ThoughtA Classic Devotional from Samuel Ruthe...	Pythonpappy	1	196	Aug 11, 2013 by gonee
	A new memberH (Preview) Hello all, I just found this website today after long day and night yesterday of binge drinking. I have never considered myself an alcoholic because I don't drink everyday. I do however drink every weekend and each time I drink so much until I pass out. I have a wife and two children and am terribly afrai...	Justin	14	465	Aug 11, 2013 by pugmom
	This is now my home group. (Preview) Ever since I started working 10/hrs. a day 7 days a week, I'm no longer able to attend f2f meetings. That's the bad news. That's okay, though, as I never felt comfortable or welcome there anyway. And listening to the same old drivel from a bunch of well-heeled drunx can be tiring. That's why I'm so glad fo...	AlcoHater	14	528	Aug 10, 2013 by Tanin
	Act as if until you become it = a really great link worth watching : ) (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc	justadrunk	2	377	Aug 11, 2013 by mandm
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Eyes that look are common; eyes that see are rare." - J. Oswald Sanders	Pythonpappy	0	167	Aug 10, 2013 by Pythonpappy
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