Alcoholics Anonymous

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 3 "Only the sharing of despair can bring us ... illumination."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 2, 2013 Quote of the Week "No is a complete sentence." Having been raised in an alcoholic home, boundaries were something I didn't learn much about. My mother, an untreated Al Anon, scurried about trying to make everything OK, and I learned that the best way to avoid trou...

mikef · mikef

Good morning and blessings of this day! On a cold December 2nd,Sunday morning, I came to for the last time in my life. Through God's grace and mercy I lifted my head from the floor of a farmhouse I had been staying at, made the decision to do whatever it took to find recovery after more than 25 years of devas...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Mine has to be pecan pie. My mom used to make these at Thanksgiving and I haven't had any I like as much. With a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on a slice which has been heated...yummm!

DebbieB · DebbieB

Today I became frustrated and disappointed in a family member. After considering the circumstances, I realized that my expectations of this person were unrealistic. So now that I figured out why I'm irriated, how do I deal with my feelings? My expectations weren't unrealistic for a "norm...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Have not been around in a while and wanted to let you all know how I was doing............. Honestly, last Saturday, I relapsed. As you can imagine, I am very disappointed in myself for being weak and not following the program on that specific day like I had been. On a positive note, my wife appears to be a...

justadrunk · justadrunk

You guys!!! I just came home from a meeting and you'll never guess who was there!!!!!!!!!! Well - just to let you know - I grew up in a TEEENSY TINY little town here in Wisconsin about 100 miles from where I live now, and where AA is something people scratch their heads at and wonder what the heck happened...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 2 "I sabotage myself if I attach my sobriety to people, places, or things."

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I purchased a mug at a nearby thrift store. It is divided in the middle and so it is really two mugs in one. It is a fairly large size one. On one half it has the word "Happy". You turn it over and on the other half is the word "Crap*y" (rhymes with Happy). When I was drinking, I felt prett...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Today is a new day. My HP does not hold grudges. How can I be good to me if I am not a reflection of what I believe my HP is? I have no problems other than the fact that I kept my kids home from school today to end the constant battle of tears in the morning about going... thinking I would 'kill this attitude' with...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

How much is too much to share on boards like this and with other AA'ers.? I don't have any friends outside AA, and even if I did, I wouldn't share names of other AA'ers. If something happened to me directly which involved another member at a meeting place either before or after the meeting and bothered m...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There is an end to grief if we have the courage to accept our personal goodness and our ongoing right to happiness.-- Justin LangleyMaking peace with our losses takes time and trust. In the past, we may have acted in ways that were heartbreaking to ourselves and others. But now we have a new choice; we ca...

Col · Col

Just wanted to pop in and say 'Hi' to my buddies at MIP:) I have received a few messages from people here which are much appreciated. I am still getting used to people wanting me around LOL! It's a relatively new concept to me after years of being the manipulator of getting not so positive attention or inq...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

"Be Aware of the Snowball Effect of Your Thinking" "Choose Your Battles Wisely" "Surrender to the Fact That Life Isn't Fair" "Become More Patient" "Learn to Live in the Present Moment" The above are just a few of the names of the chapters in...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. --Anne Frank Newcomer I get upset and discouraged about what's in the news. So much of it is about violence and tragedy, lying and competition. What's going on out there is so different from what I see at meetings. I wish that e...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"People grow old, not from working hard or playing, but because they quit working and playing hard." - Harvey Mackay

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Kathy, ... glad you found us ... welcome to the family ... let us know a little about you ... we're here to help and support each other ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

RubyTues · RubyTues

So, this was my first topic here at MIP: http://aa.activeboard.com/t51734116/hi/ A year ago today I woke up and couldn't remember what had happened the night before. When I got out of bed I went to the kitchen and thought about drinking the last of the bottle of wine, but instead I poured it down the si...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

The holidays, although joyful in many ways, have always been very stressful times for me as well. I associate certain times of year with sad things that happened in the past during this time of year and became very depressed. (I have always focused on the half empty instead of half full glass). Th...

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

After hearing your opinions regarding e-sponsorship not being the same as the face to face kind I decided to take your advice and see if maybe I could reconnect with someone I already know and who I'm comfortable with and who I trust. She was a wonderful sponsor and did everything in her power to help me b...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Reflection for the Day Now that I know I can't use bottled courage, I seek and pray for 24-hour courage to change the things I can. Obviously, this isn't the kind of courage that will make me a strong and brave person for life, able to handle any and all situations courageously. Rather, what I need is a per...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP SSS, ... glad you found us ... please share your ESH with us ... can't wait Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

If you were somehow cured tomorrow and knew for certain that you'd never touch alcohol again would you be finished with AA or would you continue to come to meeting and share and sponsor?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A bald man with a wooden leg gets invited to a Halloween Party. He doesn't know what costume to wear to hide his head and his leg, So he writes to a costume company to explain his problem. A few days later he received a parcel with the following note: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a pirate's outfit. The sp...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I am not sure what I am going to be doing this Thanksgiving. I usually get a ham or turkey and bake it. I am too late to get a turkey because it needs some "thaw time". Just fixed a ham stew yesterday with the rest of the ham I had leftover and frozen since last Easter. (Had a slight tinge of freezer...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Okay, this might have been me a long time ago: ... (most of you have seen me post this before, this is for the newbies ... ...) I'm passing this on because it worked for me today. A Dr. on TV said to have inner peace we should always finish things we start & we all could use more calm in our lives. I looked...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

Tonight was birthday night at my home group. I was recruited to be one of the chair persons. (In Houston, we have 2 people chair the meeting:one does the topic and the other makes announcements,etc.. I did the latter.) We had folks celebrating 2 years, 6 years, 22 years, and 25 years. There was also one w...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"- C.S. Lewis

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I have been very conscientious about not using any ingredients which contain alcohol since being sober. In recipes containing vanilla, I have been leaving that out. I had the vanilla with alcohol, and had been scared to use it (I did throw it away). I have heard different stories about whethe...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Oh Boy, ... did this one hit home for me ... I used to get 'down' with all the things (problems) that popped up out of nowhere ... newly sober, they almost consumed me, I allowed them to make me a very negative person ... today, with a few years sober AND living the AA principles, I have come to realize just ho...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. --Madeline Bridges Sometimes we feel lazy or bored, and then we don't do our best work. Perhaps we are daydreaming instead of listening closely to what a friend is trying to tell us. When we are not really paying attention to our activ...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I never had all that many friends. The longer and more I drank, the less friends I had and the less I wanted. I was content with alcohol being my only friend. But the alcohol turned into my biggest enemy..... At first I was scared to walk into an AA meeting. I had tried it a few times and I never made it p...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Very early on the question arose "Would you take one drink for one million dollars?". At that time, I said a quiet 'no'. I had found something that no price tag could buy. It was a miraculous day. It was the day I was sure of what I wanted, what I desired, what I believed and my faith almost so...

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

This year is the first time in a very long time I have used most of my vacation. I have almost 7 weeks to take. I have take from the 20th of Nov and Dec off to the ends of those months! Lots of wife time, family time. it is quite cold and dreary outside. It is warm inside. I am getting out the Christmas decor...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Someone brought up Jesus, another one got upset and "shared" (to put it mildly) of his displeasure. A couple of people in front of me kept talking during shares and it was very distracting. Still another one told me and another member to Get the He** out of his way in a loud voice when we were ta...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I would be honest, for there are those who trust me. --Howard Arnold Walter Some of those around us seem to see only the good in us. They trust and respect us, even when we ourselves may not feel we deserve it. A young girl once talked about her grandfather. She said, "He was the only person in my life...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"When you stop comparing what is right here and now with what you wish were, you can begin to enjoy what is."- Cheri Huber

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 26 "I was amazed at the things I was grateful for: those painful situations that served to show me my character defects; the ability to accept and share my pain with others; the opportunities to do things I was afraid to do which gave me strength and confidence."

Pokerpunk · Pokerpunk

I lost my Dad in April. He was my best friend in the whole world. he was the only constant I have ever known. I miss him more and more each day. I use alcohol to numb the pain, but it now is getting to the point where it is interfering with my everyday life. I love my wife and 2 small boys more than everything. Not...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

THE BUZZARD If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner.The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I never let myself eat sweets when I was drinking - I wanted to save the calories for the alcoholic stuff I have been enjoying some PRETTY SWEET treats this past couple years, and especially since I always despised the taste of my prior calories - alcohol - EW it was soooooooo yucky! I HATED beer and har...

RubyTues · RubyTues

Hi everyone. I am confused about whether I belong in AA or not, and I am hoping for some inspiration or guidance. Last weekend I got blackout drunk and have done the tired old shame spiral, terrible conversation with husband, massive paranoia, etc. bit. This is all very familiar to me, as I've been cyc...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 25, 2013 Quote of the Week "We didn't get here because we sangtoo loud in church." It's amazing how self-righteous we alcoholics can sometimes be. Before recovery many of us acted in destructive, demoralizing and often illegal ways, many times hurting ourse...

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 25 "I ask the newcomer to help me wash the coffeepot, or put chairs away, because service was, and still is, my key to belonging."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

When I hear somebody sigh "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, compared to what?--Sydney J. HarrisWe've probably heard all the negative quotations about life. There was also probably a time when we believed them all. Based on the state of our lives at the time, it was probably no surp...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness; happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love."- Adela Rogers

Stepchild · Stepchild

A POWERFUL TRADITION In the years before the publication of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we had no name. . .by a narrow majority the verdict was for naming our book "The Way Out." . . .One of our early lone members. . . found exactly twelve books already titled "The Way O...

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

Why not? What have I got to lose? Maybe it will help me not be so high-strung. Maybe it will help me get closer to the "psychic change" everyone is always talking about. Who knows, maybe it'll work splendidly and remove all desire to drink. I'll keep you posted.

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

When I was a child, I was told "don't cry" a lot of times. Someone hurt my feelings, fights with my siblings..."don't cry!" or "shut up!". I heard this more from my dad than my mom. I learned to bottle up my emotions because I learned not only would I have to deal with th...

John · John

Hi Everyone, I literally hate having to post this stuff but each year our bills come due again for the MIP site. The domain name registration, the web hosting, message boards, etc, cost money. If you can make a donation that will help offset some of the expense it would be gratefully appreciated. T...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Grapevine (Preview) December 3 "Only the sharing of despair can bring us ... illumination."	Mike B.	1	283	Dec 3, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 2, 2013 Quote of the Week "No is a complete sentence." Having been raised in an alcoholic home, boundaries were something I didn't learn much about. My mother, an untreated Al Anon, scurried about trying to make everything OK, and I learned that the best way to avoid trou...	Pythonpappy	2	381	Dec 2, 2013 by Mr_David
	Last day I ever "came to" (Preview) Good morning and blessings of this day! On a cold December 2nd,Sunday morning, I came to for the last time in my life. Through God's grace and mercy I lifted my head from the floor of a farmhouse I had been staying at, made the decision to do whatever it took to find recovery after more than 25 years of devas...	mikef	11	478	Dec 2, 2013 by RubyTues
	What is Your Favorite Food to Eat on Thanksgiving Day? (Preview) Mine has to be pecan pie. My mom used to make these at Thanksgiving and I haven't had any I like as much. With a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on a slice which has been heated...yummm!	betterthanyesterday52	22	554	Dec 2, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Unrealistic Expectations (Preview) Today I became frustrated and disappointed in a family member. After considering the circumstances, I realized that my expectations of this person were unrealistic. So now that I figured out why I'm irriated, how do I deal with my feelings? My expectations weren't unrealistic for a "norm...	DebbieB	17	5169	Dec 2, 2013 by Mike D
	Honesty and Acceptance........ (Preview) Have not been around in a while and wanted to let you all know how I was doing............. Honestly, last Saturday, I relapsed. As you can imagine, I am very disappointed in myself for being weak and not following the program on that specific day like I had been. On a positive note, my wife appears to be a...	Standing_Tall	23	1040	Dec 2, 2013 by Mike D
	OMG! (Preview) You guys!!! I just came home from a meeting and you'll never guess who was there!!!!!!!!!! Well - just to let you know - I grew up in a TEEENSY TINY little town here in Wisconsin about 100 miles from where I live now, and where AA is something people scratch their heads at and wonder what the heck happened...	justadrunk	21	928	Dec 2, 2013 by justadrunk
	Grapevine (Preview) December 2 "I sabotage myself if I attach my sobriety to people, places, or things."	Mike B.	2	350	Dec 2, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	My Happy Mug (Preview) I purchased a mug at a nearby thrift store. It is divided in the middle and so it is really two mugs in one. It is a fairly large size one. On one half it has the word "Happy". You turn it over and on the other half is the word "Crap*y" (rhymes with Happy). When I was drinking, I felt prett...	betterthanyesterday52	11	427	Dec 2, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	I'll show YOU! (Preview) Today is a new day. My HP does not hold grudges. How can I be good to me if I am not a reflection of what I believe my HP is? I have no problems other than the fact that I kept my kids home from school today to end the constant battle of tears in the morning about going... thinking I would 'kill this attitude' with...	justadrunk	7	590	Dec 2, 2013 by Mike D
	Question About "Who We See Here and What We Hear Here Stays Here" (Preview) How much is too much to share on boards like this and with other AA'ers.? I don't have any friends outside AA, and even if I did, I wouldn't share names of other AA'ers. If something happened to me directly which involved another member at a meeting place either before or after the meeting and bothered m...	betterthanyesterday52	5	2342	Dec 1, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) There is an end to grief if we have the courage to accept our personal goodness and our ongoing right to happiness.-- Justin LangleyMaking peace with our losses takes time and trust. In the past, we may have acted in ways that were heartbreaking to ourselves and others. But now we have a new choice; we ca...	Pythonpappy	2	341	Dec 1, 2013 by stayhumble
	Hi! (Preview) Just wanted to pop in and say 'Hi' to my buddies at MIP:) I have received a few messages from people here which are much appreciated. I am still getting used to people wanting me around LOL! It's a relatively new concept to me after years of being the manipulator of getting not so positive attention or inq...	Col	10	656	Dec 1, 2013 by pinkchip
	Love This Book! (Preview) "Be Aware of the Snowball Effect of Your Thinking" "Choose Your Battles Wisely" "Surrender to the Fact That Life Isn't Fair" "Become More Patient" "Learn to Live in the Present Moment" The above are just a few of the names of the chapters in...	betterthanyesterday52	3	527	Dec 1, 2013 by Jerry F
	Today's Gift (Preview) In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. --Anne Frank Newcomer I get upset and discouraged about what's in the news. So much of it is about violence and tragedy, lying and competition. What's going on out there is so different from what I see at meetings. I wish that e...	Pythonpappy	1	313	Nov 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "People grow old, not from working hard or playing, but because they quit working and playing hard." - Harvey Mackay	Pythonpappy	1	310	Nov 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Welcome Kathy777 (Preview) Welcome to MIP Kathy, ... glad you found us ... welcome to the family ... let us know a little about you ... we're here to help and support each other ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	1	333	Nov 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	My first post (Preview) So, this was my first topic here at MIP: http://aa.activeboard.com/t51734116/hi/ A year ago today I woke up and couldn't remember what had happened the night before. When I got out of bed I went to the kitchen and thought about drinking the last of the bottle of wine, but instead I poured it down the si...	RubyTues	16	678	Nov 30, 2013 by pinkchip
	Staying Sober During the Holidays (Preview) The holidays, although joyful in many ways, have always been very stressful times for me as well. I associate certain times of year with sad things that happened in the past during this time of year and became very depressed. (I have always focused on the half empty instead of half full glass). Th...	betterthanyesterday52	8	1469	Nov 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	I contacted a former sponsor tonight (Preview) After hearing your opinions regarding e-sponsorship not being the same as the face to face kind I decided to take your advice and see if maybe I could reconnect with someone I already know and who I'm comfortable with and who I trust. She was a wonderful sponsor and did everything in her power to help me b...	Butterfinger	16	649	Nov 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) Reflection for the Day Now that I know I can't use bottled courage, I seek and pray for 24-hour courage to change the things I can. Obviously, this isn't the kind of courage that will make me a strong and brave person for life, able to handle any and all situations courageously. Rather, what I need is a per...	Pythonpappy	3	323	Nov 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Welcome Sue Soaring Sun (Preview) Welcome to MIP SSS, ... glad you found us ... please share your ESH with us ... can't wait Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	1	365	Nov 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Would you keep coming back if you didn't have to? (Preview) If you were somehow cured tomorrow and knew for certain that you'd never touch alcohol again would you be finished with AA or would you continue to come to meeting and share and sponsor?	Butterfinger	26	644	Nov 29, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sorry, I meant to post this last month!!! (Preview) A bald man with a wooden leg gets invited to a Halloween Party. He doesn't know what costume to wear to hide his head and his leg, So he writes to a costume company to explain his problem. A few days later he received a parcel with the following note: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a pirate's outfit. The sp...	Pythonpappy	0	306	Nov 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Thanksgiving Day Plans...what are you doing if you care to share (Preview) I am not sure what I am going to be doing this Thanksgiving. I usually get a ham or turkey and bake it. I am too late to get a turkey because it needs some "thaw time". Just fixed a ham stew yesterday with the rest of the ham I had leftover and frozen since last Easter. (Had a slight tinge of freezer...	betterthanyesterday52	29	619	Nov 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Turkey Day Fun !!! (Preview) Okay, this might have been me a long time ago: ... (most of you have seen me post this before, this is for the newbies ... ...) I'm passing this on because it worked for me today. A Dr. on TV said to have inner peace we should always finish things we start & we all could use more calm in our lives. I looked...	Pythonpappy	7	413	Nov 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	REAL Dark Birthday Meeting... (Preview) Tonight was birthday night at my home group. I was recruited to be one of the chair persons. (In Houston, we have 2 people chair the meeting:one does the topic and the other makes announcements,etc.. I did the latter.) We had folks celebrating 2 years, 6 years, 22 years, and 25 years. There was also one w...	AlcoHater	10	722	Nov 28, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Sunrise Quote --- Happy Thanksgiving! (Preview) "Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"- C.S. Lewis	Pythonpappy	2	317	Nov 28, 2013 by mikef
	Alcohol Free Vanilla Flavoring for Your Thanksgiving Recipes (Preview) I have been very conscientious about not using any ingredients which contain alcohol since being sober. In recipes containing vanilla, I have been leaving that out. I had the vanilla with alcohol, and had been scared to use it (I did throw it away). I have heard different stories about whethe...	betterthanyesterday52	4	614	Nov 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift --- DON'T miss this one !!! (Preview) Oh Boy, ... did this one hit home for me ... I used to get 'down' with all the things (problems) that popped up out of nowhere ... newly sober, they almost consumed me, I allowed them to make me a very negative person ... today, with a few years sober AND living the AA principles, I have come to realize just ho...	Pythonpappy	1	320	Nov 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. --Madeline Bridges Sometimes we feel lazy or bored, and then we don't do our best work. Perhaps we are daydreaming instead of listening closely to what a friend is trying to tell us. When we are not really paying attention to our activ...	Pythonpappy	2	293	Nov 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I am Grateful More Than Ever This Thanksgiving .... (Preview) I never had all that many friends. The longer and more I drank, the less friends I had and the less I wanted. I was content with alcohol being my only friend. But the alcohol turned into my biggest enemy..... At first I was scared to walk into an AA meeting. I had tried it a few times and I never made it p...	betterthanyesterday52	10	568	Nov 27, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	One drink for one million dollars (Preview) Very early on the question arose "Would you take one drink for one million dollars?". At that time, I said a quiet 'no'. I had found something that no price tag could buy. It was a miraculous day. It was the day I was sure of what I wanted, what I desired, what I believed and my faith almost so...	justadrunk	7	525	Nov 27, 2013 by justadrunk
	Lazy days with loved ones (Preview) This year is the first time in a very long time I have used most of my vacation. I have almost 7 weeks to take. I have take from the 20th of Nov and Dec off to the ends of those months! Lots of wife time, family time. it is quite cold and dreary outside. It is warm inside. I am getting out the Christmas decor...	Sober Strummer	9	658	Nov 27, 2013 by John
	Odd AA meeting last night (Preview) Someone brought up Jesus, another one got upset and "shared" (to put it mildly) of his displeasure. A couple of people in front of me kept talking during shares and it was very distracting. Still another one told me and another member to Get the He** out of his way in a loud voice when we were ta...	betterthanyesterday52	23	735	Nov 27, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Today's Gift (Preview) I would be honest, for there are those who trust me. --Howard Arnold Walter Some of those around us seem to see only the good in us. They trust and respect us, even when we ourselves may not feel we deserve it. A young girl once talked about her grandfather. She said, "He was the only person in my life...	Pythonpappy	2	314	Nov 26, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "When you stop comparing what is right here and now with what you wish were, you can begin to enjoy what is."- Cheri Huber	Pythonpappy	3	318	Nov 26, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) November 26 "I was amazed at the things I was grateful for: those painful situations that served to show me my character defects; the ability to accept and share my pain with others; the opportunities to do things I was afraid to do which gave me strength and confidence."	Mike B.	3	305	Nov 26, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Dealing with loss through alcohol. (Preview) I lost my Dad in April. He was my best friend in the whole world. he was the only constant I have ever known. I miss him more and more each day. I use alcohol to numb the pain, but it now is getting to the point where it is interfering with my everyday life. I love my wife and 2 small boys more than everything. Not...	Pokerpunk	6	417	Nov 26, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Just Look Up (Preview) THE BUZZARD If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner.The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will...	Pythonpappy	6	491	Nov 26, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Hmmmmm Pumpkin bars (Preview) I never let myself eat sweets when I was drinking - I wanted to save the calories for the alcoholic stuff I have been enjoying some PRETTY SWEET treats this past couple years, and especially since I always despised the taste of my prior calories - alcohol - EW it was soooooooo yucky! I HATED beer and har...	justadrunk	9	502	Nov 26, 2013 by justadrunk
	Hi (Preview) Hi everyone. I am confused about whether I belong in AA or not, and I am hoping for some inspiration or guidance. Last weekend I got blackout drunk and have done the tired old shame spiral, terrible conversation with husband, massive paranoia, etc. bit. This is all very familiar to me, as I've been cyc...	RubyTues	26	784	Nov 26, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) November 25, 2013 Quote of the Week "We didn't get here because we sangtoo loud in church." It's amazing how self-righteous we alcoholics can sometimes be. Before recovery many of us acted in destructive, demoralizing and often illegal ways, many times hurting ourse...	Pythonpappy	3	362	Nov 26, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Grapevine (Preview) November 25 "I ask the newcomer to help me wash the coffeepot, or put chairs away, because service was, and still is, my key to belonging."	Mike B.	2	303	Nov 25, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) When I hear somebody sigh "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, compared to what?--Sydney J. HarrisWe've probably heard all the negative quotations about life. There was also probably a time when we believed them all. Based on the state of our lives at the time, it was probably no surp...	Pythonpappy	1	295	Nov 25, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness; happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love."- Adela Rogers	Pythonpappy	1	292	Nov 25, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Daily Reflections 11/25/13 (Preview) A POWERFUL TRADITION In the years before the publication of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we had no name. . .by a narrow majority the verdict was for naming our book "The Way Out." . . .One of our early lone members. . . found exactly twelve books already titled "The Way O...	Stepchild	2	355	Nov 25, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	I'm going to try hypnosis (Preview) Why not? What have I got to lose? Maybe it will help me not be so high-strung. Maybe it will help me get closer to the "psychic change" everyone is always talking about. Who knows, maybe it'll work splendidly and remove all desire to drink. I'll keep you posted.	Butterfinger	14	846	Nov 25, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	It's Okay to Cry.... (Preview) When I was a child, I was told "don't cry" a lot of times. Someone hurt my feelings, fights with my siblings..."don't cry!" or "shut up!". I heard this more from my dad than my mom. I learned to bottle up my emotions because I learned not only would I have to deal with th...	betterthanyesterday52	6	595	Nov 25, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Donation/Contribution Sign is Lite Again (Preview) Hi Everyone, I literally hate having to post this stuff but each year our bills come due again for the MIP site. The domain name registration, the web hosting, message boards, etc, cost money. If you can make a donation that will help offset some of the expense it would be gratefully appreciated. T...	John	5	701	Nov 25, 2013 by Pythonpappy
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