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It's that 1st drink that gets you drunk! --- from 'Wisdom of the Rooms'
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For years this saying made no sense to me. It wasn't the first drink, I argued, but rather the seventh or tenth drink that got me drunk. I'd been able to control my drinking for a long time, and with a lot of will power I'd been able to limit my drinking to a few glasses. Towards the end though, I'd inevitably...
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:nod:Gifts of Sobriety:nod:
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Dear Miracles, Please share your ESH with me, on your Gifts of Sobriety!!! I wanna start with...Sobriety = Life itself to me!!! I would not still be here, had I injested that next ounce of booze! And...I love too that I have a "birthday" AND a "RE-BIRTH day"....The former....
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I relapsed bad yesterday
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I was sober since the 14th and going to meetings and everything else I was supposed to do. Well I was surfing the daring website where I met my wife and lo and behold she put up a new profile. She is looking for a long term relationship. We have not even been separated a month and she is already putting hersel...
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This disease takes another .....
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Country music's embattled Mindy McCready ended her life today, at the tender young age of 37. She has led a tumultuous and tortured life of alcoholism and addiction. It just goes to prove yet again that this disease is an equal opportunity destroyer, and does not discriminate based on status, wealth...
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Been away.... Not out, just away...
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Hello MIP. I haven't been on the board in a while. Just wanted to say hello and hope everyone doing ok today! I still see some of the same names commenting, so that's a good thing! Have a blessed night and hope you all continue to stay sober one day at a time!
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taking a step
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This is my first time here to this site. i am an alcoholic. I tried to go to AA meetings in my area and at the time stopped drinking for a while andthen decided AA meetings were not for me, because the meetings I went to were very depressing. It was hard listening to people who I had nothing in common with e...
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Depression
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I don't even know what to type in this box or why I am posting about it. Everything hurts and I am in the depths of depression. I am not drinking! But I wish I was feeling better.
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Welcome thump623
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Welcome to MIP Cathy, ... I missed your joining late last year somehow ... glad your're here ...
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Life on lifes terms
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Ok been awhile, I am glad u all are here,Today its a struggle for me, I have had this many times in recovery however this time it hard to shake it. I watch my son go down the wrong road, (acceptance? right?). Alcohol and drugs are not the probem for him, its ohter things. Any way he hit a bottom (I hope). I fee...
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Daily Reflections ~ Problem Solving & 24hrs a Day
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"Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles would solve all my problems." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 42 Through the recovery process described in the Big Book, I have come to realize that the same instructions that work on my alcoholism, work on much more. Whenever...
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A newbie does it right....
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He is from one of the recovery programs in town and a recovery house and a group of younger guys encapsulated by the elders of the program and he's a regular at AA by the Bay...Saturday and Sunday versions. This morning he was the teacher. A couple of weeks ago he stepped forward and received his 1 yea...
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Hearing
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With heavy heart I said, "I come to you in need of help. Let me explain." (I proceeded.) (Silence) ...
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Listen also with your eyes...
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It is very comforting and supportive coming here and reading the ESH which my recovery often stands on. John's share of needing a break and (on the Al-Anon board) Paris's share with her husbands response to her reaction and ILD's growth. Actually all of it is supportive to my program. I get to read...
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Today's Gift 02-18
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Acceptance frees us. Conflict can result from trying to change a person or situation that we don't like. And conflict causes stress and agitation, both of which limit our lives. They steal our ability to be open to opportunities for growth and change. Why is it so hard to accept situations we don't lik...
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Today's Gift 02-17
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I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural, clean in mind and clean in body. . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid. --Elbert Hubbard Growing up, we learned there were many places to make wishes: the first s...
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For with the measure you use!
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Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. - Luke 6:38 Weekly ThoughtThere's a principle in life that seems oxymoronic at first glance: we get what we give. But a...
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Others
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A New Pattern of THINKING ... (There's your sign ...) February 17 "Whether it was pouring coffee in my home group, or going on a Twelfth-Step call, I entered a new pattern of thinking: I thought not only about myself, b...
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Fatigue- First week detox
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so, I finally decided to turn myself over to the program and get a sponsor. This is my first almost second week of no drinking, and gosh I am so tired at work. It seems like no matter how much coffee I drink, I'm sort of dull mentally too this week. Similar experiences?
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Getting Old doesn't have to be Depressing!
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I hope this will post okay ... some way-some how you need to view this lady's invocation at a retirement dinner, or what-ever function it was ... she's absolutely great, a real pearl ... you'll love her and I pray it brings a bright spot to your day .... for all those out there that are depressed, feeli...
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Guilt
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Going through another round of the guilts today. Hopefully it will pass soon. Tracey
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Heaven for a Cat
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In my feeble attempt to brighten the spirit of this board or rather the spirit of those who have come here today with all sort of reasons they are unhappy, I'm reprinting another of my 'old jokes' here ... Can ya'll at least 'pretend' to be getting a little chuckle here and there ??? Heaven One day a ca...
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Not Sure, but I think Tasha sent this to me last Fall !!!
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My sweet husband invited me to go hunting with him this year. I Couldn't believe it...the first time ever! I never thought he'd be willing to share his 'guy time' with me. And being the thoughtful man that he is, he even gave me an opening day present. He calls it 'The First Timers Lucky Hat'. I'm so fort...
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It's Snowing!! WTF!
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okay, I whined about the pump on the pressure washer, about the fuel pump on the truck, about my dog needing to go to the vet... not being able to get ahead, that I "Can't get a break".... Well, we have had such good weather here the past two or three weeks that I have busted ass trying to get work lined up, don...
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How does a chairperson ask for temporary sponsors at the end of the meeting?
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I am chairing my home group meeting in Barbados and wanted to ask for temporary sponsors as I heard them say it in the states but do not knohorse say it correctly?
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Has anyone ever tried this?
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Well, I got my period today. DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHH Natasha! You're a psycho the days before your period - time to try something different or keep getting what you're getting... which is pure insanity, and I'm tired of putting you guys through it, and my family and myself. I'm reall...
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Today's Gift 02-16
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. . .the living touch of another human being. When tragedy strikes, we fight to understand why. Something may strike out of nowhere and turn our lives around. We would like to believe that there is some way to explain tragedy. We think that if we could explain it, maybe we could protect ourselves. We won...
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Morning Coffee
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"You are absolutely invited to join me for a cup of coffee this morning." I woke relatively early this morning. Sat up, put feet on the floor, then leaned forward and asked my Higher Power to guide me through this day, and thanked Him for giving me another one. I got off the bed, stumbled into the kitchen...
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Support thread for Pappy and Biker Bill
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Hey guys - I know I'm not the only one who loves you guys - and it's SOOOOOOOO brave and wonderful of you to be newbies all over again in regards to smoking. Seems there isn't a lot of support and love out there for people trying to quit the cigs. I seriously could have benefited from a Smokers Anonymous gr...
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Life on Life's terms...
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A week or so ago my brother passed away from cancer. He fought the good fight and then went into the locker room. Not long after my family and I had dinner and discussed "were we come from" and of course the dynamics and destruction of such diseases including alcoholism and drug addict...
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I understand this picture!!
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Aloha Family...hope yer all fine. Just decide to share a bit of recovery Huh?? whicher all. I have the best business in he world right now and I am blessed in more directions than I can count because it came at me during the economic turn down and the owners of this hotel told me "we think you are r...
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I want it all
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*I want my husband to have a sponsor so he will treat me better and get with the program for me... not for his sake duh! *The in laws that I have been avoiding, now excluded me from an invitation to my neices birthday party. They sent the invite to my husband - they have never done this before - and he never to...
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Today's moment of gratitude
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I have a daughter who will turn 16 in a month. Last night, I came home (at a normal time), made her pancakes for dinner while she kept me company in the kitchen and told me about her day. Then I drove her to a hockey game, ran an errand and waited for her in the parking lot outside the rink and read a book. On t...
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Can't get a break!
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I work and I work hard. Of course this time of year is extremely slow for pressure washing and painting. But I keep putting the word out there and catch a job or two a week, which just allows me to hold on until spring. I even sold my Ford F250 work truck and got a small Nissian truck which saves me a bunch on...
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Sponsee taking my inventory
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Hi. I've just joined this message board because I've got a dilemma I don't feel comfortable bringing up in a meeting. I've been sponsoring "Nellie" for about five months now. Twice in the last two months we've had run-ins caused by things posted on Facebook. (FYI, I have since instruct...
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Great song
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I can't get enough of it at the moment. This would make a great 12 step song. Enjoy Sorry guys I can't seem to work out how to get it to click. I still have trouble working out this darn thing. The song is called Good To Be Alive by Jason Gray. -...
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Eggs Benedict
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Sober holidays
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Just a few weeks ago I didn't know how I would make it through the holidays sober. A few weeks before that I wouldn't have cared. Thank you to everyone for all your support and guidance. I am in gratitude. Love, Chaya
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Today's Gift 02-15
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When all is said and done, willingness is everything. --Frank D. Most of us know very well that recovery doesn't happen, nor is there any positive growth, unless we are first of all willing. Sometimes we get confused over the difference between willing and wanting. We don't have to want, let alone enj...
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Hello MIB... Newbee checking in..
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Hi my name is Chris and I am a Alcoholic and a Addict...... I just found this forum and I am SOOO Glad I did.. I am new to this sobriety thing my date is 1/8/13 and I am currently doing my 90/90... I have a group and a sponser,,,, But still strugerling everyday.... I work nights in the streets of NYC and it is so e...
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Thank you all for the love and recovery you share here XOXOXOXOXOXO -- Edited by justadrunk on Thursday 14th of February 2013 09:41:50 AM
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I'm addicted to coffee
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I was playin it cool - sticking to 2 cups in the morning - then a cup in the afternoon. Then I started sneaking one in around 5pm before heading out to the meeting. Then since I already had one and was gonna be up late - I may as well have one at the meeting too... then the next morning, I figured I had so many ye...
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Thanks For 24 Years
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24 hours at a time. Barisax
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thinking
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"It's not a HUGE mess Mom, it's just a lot of little messes bunched together!" Okay my sweetest 3 yr old - you're right... there isn't a HUGE mess... that is just my perception. It was this sort of thinking that could be called optomistic right? More of a 'look on the bright side of things' or...
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The Spoon
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The spoon: A lesson on how consultants can make a difference in an organization. Very Impressive!Last week, we took some friends to a new restaurant, 'Steve's Place,' and noticed that the waiter who took our order carried a spoon in his shirt pocket. It seemed a little strange. When the busboy bro...
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Welcome Elinor from Canada
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Welcome to MIP Elinor, ... we're glad you found us ... stick around and make yourself at home !!! God Bless, Pappy
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My road trip.
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I just come back from a road trip, which my wife and I decided to do last year.This is Knysna on the east coast of South Africa. Some of the most beautiful places in the world. We did a 4000km, six day trip with our car. I am grateful that I can enjoy these journeys in sobriety. I was 3 years sober in 1991, when I...
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Coming home
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This day I got to know my Angel. I got to ride with a lady my age(ish) who just spent the past 8.5 yrs in prison for things no worse than I have done. She commented "this is a nice car" and I noticed that she noticed that cars have gotten smart... I felt very stupid for a moment, then I noticed she...
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Today's Gift 02-14
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I will love you no matter what. I will love you if you are stupid, if you slip and fall on your face, if you do the wrong thing, if you make mistakes, if you behave like a human being - I will love you no matter. --Leo Buscaglia Wouldn't it be nice if there were just one person in our lives who loved us no matter wh...
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Grapevine
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February 14 "My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive."
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Using the program to justify the next drink..(questions)
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I know a person who has been in and out of the rooms for over 20 years. It appears that all they have learned in that 20 years is how to use the program to justify the next drink or drug. They seem to have gotten the point of "powerless" down pretty good, They seem to have gotten the point of "God either has or...
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