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Pushing into the middle
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I was told to get into the centre of the fellowship and not to hang at the edges. I was also told that when things get tough the ones at the edges fly off and the ones in the middle have more to hold on to. Well, my natural way of interacting with a group is to hang on the fringes and occasionally pop into the mid...
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alcohol hangover vs drug hangover
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Sorry to annoy you all with this again. I' m just trying to wrap my head around it.
Someone said to me they would rather work with someone the next day whose had 2-3 stubbies (beer to relax and be able to sleep) then with someone whose had a drug of some kind.
Is there any real difference in the effects th...
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Lady Eli asked about Faith ... (Constant Faith)
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I had to write this 'off-line' to insure continuity ... ... ... and many of my opinions and beliefs are similar to that of the author William P. Young ... (from whom I took the liberty to copy certain examples and phrases ...) Faith, is yours real or true? To make matters even more convoluted, somethin...
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MIPS! PLS! ESH! Re: Faith during Difficult Times!?
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dear Miracles . Please gimmee some-o-your ESH, on Faith in God, during difficult times! I have the most wonderful faith in God...when life is smooth. But I have an immediate reflex, in sobriety, during upheaval and sad changes...that God has scooted away to Cleveland, ( He musta, cause how co...
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Today's Gift 02-26
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There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned. --Harrison E. SalisburyThere are no perfect days. We have struggled hard against this truth. In our demanding ways, we haven't wanted life to be a process; we have wanted to reach a secure point of arrival. We hav...
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What is spirituality like?
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I'd like to read some comments on any spiritual feelings, visions, etc. I've heard many different stories of dreams, visions, voices from beyond, and so on at A.A.meetings. I've never had anything as such, but I'd like to read what others have to say. What did you see or hear? What did it feel like? Or an...
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funny
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Staying where my feet are
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Dont make any big changes during the first year of sobriety. I've heard this advice many times. Now that I'm figuring out how to live life on a daily basis I'm thinking I can start thinking about the future. I have lots of ideas- some realistic, some rather far fetched. I've always wanted to work in the fi...
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Another Great Sober Day and I passed the Human Test
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So, yesterday begins with my daughters father texting me, "Did you get that stuff for the baby or are you going to put her in something else?" He is referring to new shoes and a white diaper cover. She has white shoes. They're just not new and the ones I bought are one size too big. She is g...
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Thank you!
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Today marks 90 days for me. Thank you to all of you. These boards have been instrumental in my sobriety. I have found here eloquent words, telling it like it is, encouragement, support, tough love, humour, and incredible generosity of spirit. Thank you! Big hugs all around. I intend to keep coming bac...
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Grapevine
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February 26 "Long before I was a binge drinker, I was a binge thinker. I tended to think incessantly, as if this were an essential part of staying alive. My mind either had no 'off' switch, or, if it did, I had no idea where it was.&...
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A good day
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Today I'm 60 days sober but who's counting. I almost forgot when I was at a meeting this morning. Called the sponser. Prayed today and tonite. The wife shared a lot today. All is well.
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Questions and answers on Sponsorship
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http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/p-15_Q&AonSpon.pdf
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This to will pass
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I wrote in a eariler post of dealing with my son problems, I used the program hard this last week and was able to turn it over to God. Feeling better today.... Thanks Wagon
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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February 25, 2013 Quote of the Week "The 'why' questions keep us in the problem." In recovery I have learned that the "why" questions always keep me in the problem. Questions like: "Why did that have to happen?" Or, "Why didn't/couldn't she do this?"...
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Today's Gift 02-25
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Having hope makes every day easier, more gentle. From our first introduction to other men and women who have faced firsthand the illness of chemical dependency, we sense the spirit of hope in their words and in their faces. Some of us have had little or no hope for many years. It's no wonder we initially...
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Our Common Welfare.
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Nothing can be more spiritual than this statement in the 1st tradition of AA. I found it to be a natural substance of recovery. I have found over the years, that no matter how bad things are with me, the moment I encounter another suffering alcoholic face to face, my own needs disappear. I remember in my 1...
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Today's Gift 02-24
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Second Thoughts After an intense discussion, we might rehash what we said and wish we'd said something else. Perhaps some brilliant remark occurs to us long after the conversation has ended. We can say only what comes to us at the time of the discussion. Our best preparation for any such discussion ho...
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NAVIGATING EARLY SOBRIETY WITH STEP 10.
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10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.A recent post reminded me of what it was like in those very early days of AA. The massive contrast between my lonely existence pre AA and the warm and friendly environment I found in the rooms is one of my strongest mem...
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30 days
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So today is 30 days and I feel better this time around. I have made alot of mistakes in the beginning but I strive to move forward. Sorry I haven't been active on here I recently made a big move out of my parents house and my mom is still active in her addiction and I don't have internet at my new appartment.
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Take a short 'Break' and enjoy a little 'British Humor'
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From: BRITISH HUMOR IS DIFFERENT These are classified ads which were actually placed in U.K. newspapers: FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.8 years old, Hateful little bastard. Bites!___________________________________________ FREE PUPPIES1/2 Cocker Spaniel , 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.___...
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Today's Gift 02-23
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An Unfolding Story Our lives are like a story told one day at a time. Some of our story has been revealed; much remains. Yet life is not like a book in which you can skip ahead; life unfolds one day at a time. Though it may be hard right now, let's not wish any of it away but live each day fully. We are the only one...
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Max Update ... & pics of my pets
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Above is pic of "Lilly Girl" - Mini Poodle 7 yrs old The one above her is my cat named "Bounce" - 9 yr old male I talked to vet this morning Max stayed there again last night. Says Max's sugar level dropping bcause of glucose level and its because his pancrisis is produci5ng too much insulin. Similar to a d...
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Today Im A Miracle
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Last nite the non AH Co dep. spouse says she is sorry and she is so proud of me. Says she wants to get better. Me being being (uh hum) hard of hearing say what did you say. She replies again I want to get better. What a difference a day makes. The kicker is I was already over it and serene in my quiet place so it was...
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Birthday celebrations
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One of my favourite old timers is celebrating thirty something years this week, and one of my other favourite old timers is celebrating thirty years next week. These are two individuals (one man, one woman) who I love to hear speak. They are inspiring, and real, and just wonderful to listen to. I mark...
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Today's Gift 02-22
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The process of living, for each of us, is pretty similar. For every gain there is a setback. For every success, a failure. For every moment of joy, a time of sadness. For every hope realized, one is dashed. --Sue Atchley Ebaugh The balance of events in our lives is much like the balance of nature. The pend...
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At a meeting
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Thank God work is done now at a meeting. Reading working with others page 98 hits home. Grateful to be sober.
Justadrunk
I think my wife did hit bottom this week. I'm still gonna give her space and not force conversation. If she wants to talk so be it ill be courteous and supportive. She is in good spirit...
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Party Princess of Miami
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That's what she called Herself on Twitter...She was a bartender in Miami and a 20 year old student...A few days ago driving under the influence she ran some man over who was married with 3 young children..the head chef in an upscale restaurant..now the 3 children have no father. She probably will be f...
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Where's the logic?
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Does anyone know the reasoning behind a business bringing in a rule, that if their workers whilst undergo alcohol and drug testing are found positive for alcohol they'll be immediately sacked but if they're found with heroin in their system they get 3 warnings plus counselling? Why is alcohol vi...
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How 'bout a little humor ???
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Smart Ass - Love it!! Two young businessmen in Florida were sitting down for a break intheir soon-to-be new store in the shopping mall. As yet, the storewasn't ready, with only a few shelves and display racks set up. One said to the other, "I'll bet that any minute now some old personis going to wal...
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One Choice ???
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One ChoiceOne... One tree can start a forest, One smile can begin a friendship, One hand can lift a soul, One word can frame the goal, One candle can wipe out darkness, One laugh can conquer gloom, One hope can raise our spirits, And...one choice can change your life. Think about that. One choice, just o...
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Re: Relapsed, while dating a member of A.A.
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Basically met someone in the rooms of A.A. after coming off a hospitalization visit. Me this person and truly fell in love with her very fast. After almost 2 months of sobriety I relapsed. Really want to tell her, but feel that I might loose her because of it. It could happen several ways, tell her...
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My Dog, Max back at the vets
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I woke up to his mouning this morning, and looked for him as he wasn't laying by my feet where he was when I went to sleep last night. He was on the floor and unable to move, but trying hard to get up, unsucessfully. I picked him up right away, and he just callapsed in my arms. Went completely limp, head an...
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Max Update & God story...
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My lil' dog, Max is back home!! I had taken him to the vet on Friday, got supportive care, took him home, was okay saturday, sunday started showing signs of not being very well, and Monday morning was non responsive at all. The only thing on his body that he could move was his eyes. He was limp. He spent...
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Today's Gift 02-21
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Think in terms of depletion, not depression. . . . You can understand how a body can replenish itself, whereas it may be difficult to understand the way out of depression. --Claire Weekes Despair and depression may come over us suddenly, for no reason we can figure out. But if we stop and reflect, we ma...
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Temper tantrum
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Good morning MIP:) I missed you guys. I have a confession to make- I deleted my first account here last week. I had a temper tantrum- plain and simple. Like a 5 year old. Somebody gave me their honest feedback-I didn't like it. I childishly thought "well I'll show them! HA!", and deleted my ac...
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New to this...
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So how does all of this work?
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Favorite Recovery Books?
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if you would be willing to share your favorite recovery books. Currently, I am reading 24 Hours a Day - which is a FANTASTIC book of daily reflections and meditations about alcoholism. I wake up each morning, read a reflection, and keep referring to it through the remaind...
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Picking up the phone
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Calling and reaching out: I am terrified! There is one woman who I want to phone to talk about the program a little more and possibly ask if she will be my sponsor. There is another woman who I would like to go for a coffee with or something. Tips? I wish life was handled by e-mail. I hate the telephone.
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Grapevine
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February 21 "Turn toward that power and ask for help whenever you feel disturbed or afraid, the way a plant turns toward the light."
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Hate to say this, but...
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This MIP website has done more for good for my sobriety in such a short time than anything else I have ever tried in AA! Part of my problem in life is that I have horrible social anxiety and am just not comfortable in public 97% of the time. When I come here to get yelled at, I can read it over and over again unti...
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Shades of Yesteryear
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGAYXD8HdK0 Was going through some old music files and was listening to songs from this band DOUBLE SHOT, I worked with for a few years. The words of the song Swinging Doors, an old country standard, was about the story of our lives .This was late 70's I was just thru my 2nd div...
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Another day at the vets... (Good News!)
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Hi everyone, First I want to thank everyone for your warm, loving and supportive words as I trudge through this hard time regarding my dog Max. Your letting me just share it here, have a place to dump my heart out means so much to me. I saw Max this morning. And he is doing sooo much better. The vet says he...
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You think you're depressed?
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Ask yourself: Have I ever been depressed when I was Not thinking about me?
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Grapevine
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February 20 "I politely invited God to spend the day with me (like a visiting relative or friend), and instantly began a mental dialogue with God ... I realized that in the process of introducing myself to God, I was gettin...
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Hello... here's my story
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Hello everyone. My name is Max. My father is an alcoholic. Although i can't say that i suffer his sickness (i can only recall seeing him drunk maybe two or three times) it marked me deeply. So much, that i can say i don't enjoy alcohol. I drink maybe a couple of beers and that's it. When i was in college, mo...
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Today's Gift 02-20
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Leave room for God to surprise you! --Ernie K. It is human to be disappointed when we don't get what we want. But when we dwell on our disappointment, as if we should have gotten what we wanted, then we forget to trust that God may have something different in store for us. Many of us pray, "Thy will be d...
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Sober in Hell...
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Hello. After going through crisis after crisis in my shitty life, I have decided that I am in Hell. Other people in the program get blessings from their Santa Claus god, the results of my prayers were always roadblocks and dead ends. Notice how I said "were". I no longer pray. I no longer bel...
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Request for prayers please
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Hi all:) the suicide of Mindy McCready is a very tragic event that sheds light on the disturbingly high numbers of alcoholics and addicts that succumb to suicidal thoughts. I could have easily been amongst these. It wasn't all that long ago that I was in the depths of suicidal depression. I truly empat...
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Dog back at vet today...
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This morning I got up to find my dog unable to move, pretty non responsive. I took him back to the vet.. After blood work it was determined he has pantricis and kidney shutting down. They are going to keep him for 2-3 days and do all they can but told me to get myself ready to have him put down if they can't get h...
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