Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Life is made of memorable moments. We must teach ourselves to really live...to love the journey not the destination. Ann Quindlen

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Happiness consists of a solid faith, good health, and a bad memory. --Clare Boothe Luce Resentments are guaranteed to hinder our growth. We can never know full happiness when resentment clouds our vision. Why is it so hard for us to "forget" the small injuries of life? We have never been pr...

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

I woke up last night after a bad nightmare. In my dream I was at one of my lowest turning point alcohol related times and I said "I know I did this to myself I am responsible for my drinking and actions". In my dream I started sobbing. Then woke up. This past time in my life was when a huge painful ps...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endless possibility. Around me is boundless opportunity. Why should I fear? Stella Stuart

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I love this quote!

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

It doesnt matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going. Brian Tracy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pray to God but row to shore. --Proverb There exists a Divine partnership between God and man that is wonderfully depicted in the following story. A young minister was driving through the countryside when he spotted a farmer tilling 40 acres of magnificent farmland. The minister pulled over and ad...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Would love to hear how you other newbies are doing this Thanksgiving Day. (((((newbies)))))) Have a Happy Thanksgiving. gobble, gobble is so much better than chug, chug.

John · John

Yes, today is my birthday. Thank you everyone who sent me happy birthday wishes on FB! Wow... 54 yrs old. There was a time in my life that I did not believe I would live past my 30's. Life has had its up's and down's, its good's and bad's, its joy and it's pain's.. but I wouldn't want to trade my life for any one...

d_willing · d_willing

My sponsor gave me a few speaker CD's to listen to which I have really enjoyed on my 40min ride to and from work each day. Does anyone know of any good sources to either buy or download some good ones. One of the CD's was Bill W telling his story on the same day Dr. Bob passed, which I really enjoyed listenin...

gonee · gonee

"God works by law. If we jump off a cliff, then gravity will act @9metres/second. It does not matter how we slipped." I dragged my feet for the first 3years with the working of the steps. I would of relapsed because my alcoholism was progressing although I was sober. I did not know what a spiri...

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

Hello, I'm new again! I grew up in and out of rehabs from 13 on and it took 23 years to get it. I'm 36 and an alcoholic. I suffer from an odd malady of allergy in the body and the soul called alcoholism. I finally looked over my life and realized all major issues were due to my alcohol use. The lonely empty pain a...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 6 "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want."

GOHAWKS85 · GOHAWKS85

Hi, my name is Nick, 27 years old, and I am new to this website. I am not too sure what to really expect out of signing up on this site, but I figured what's the worse that can happen. I recently received my second DUI this past weekend. I do not believe I have a drinking problem in the sense of always needin...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."- Maya Angelou

desperate · desperate

Hello i haven't done anything like this before but here goes,i left my partner today he started drinking 3pm Saturday and was still drink this afternoon 48 hrs non stop, he got abusive emotionally says in useless and i was a disaster when i was born, a unfit mother, i gave up everything up a house famil...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

11 days since my last drink. Feeling good but a little disappointed. I could be sitting on five months right now. Why? Just really ticks me off sometimes!! I am still on the good path.....just for today. That's all I can do. Just wanted to get that off my chest.......:)

John · John

Just wondering...

gonee · gonee

These are the only words I can say to a newcomer sometimes. How often I had to stop there. Some people tell me: "Is that it?" I say: "Yes, that's it." I heard a friend share last night. He is 11 years sober now. I had spoken to him about 17 years ago. He was upset with me because I suggest...

John · John

I mean no harm and do not wish to offend anyone who is non christian, but felt compiled to share this video to help get those who are christian moving into the spirit of the forthcoming holidays.

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 5 "Some of us take a long time to 'come to' before we can 'come to believe' that there is any hope for us."

memasue · memasue

Good morning all. K, here's my dilemma, I am willing to do whatever it takes this time, and I know I have to start by getting a sponsor, my question is who? I have know idea how to pick one, I know it should be someone with good sobriety, a decent amount of time, and definitely someone who has worked (does wor...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 4 "No matter how truthful the words of my message, there could be no deep communication if what I said and did was colored by pride, arrogance, intolerance, resentment, imprudence, or desire for personal acclaim -- even though I was largely unconscious of these attitudes"...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Had a wonderful, sober long weekend with the family! Thanksgiving was great and I have a lot to be thankful for. Now to the subject. I firmly believe that my God will not give me any more than i can handle. I have been SEVERELY tested over the last 24 hours! Flight out of Michigan was delayed for almost thre...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves. --Virginia Woolf Freedom is a funny thing. In a way, it makes life harder. We are free to do what we want, but every choice makes a difference in our lives. Some choices make us happy, and some bring trouble. We can make good choices. We can control our action...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome Chris, ... Glad you found us ... would love to see you share your ESH with us here .... always nice to have new members here ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

debird17 · debird17

I had been a little out of touch over the last week. I had a week off from work and was busy with family coming down to Florida to visit. Still sober and still working very hard. It was stressful at times but I enjoyed having everyone here to help celebrate my first sober Thanksgiving. I had some moments...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Hope your moving is going well Pappy - stay with us man...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sunrise Quote 12/07 (Preview) Life is made of memorable moments. We must teach ourselves to really live...to love the journey not the destination. Ann Quindlen	Pythonpappy	1	344	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift 12/04 (Preview) Happiness consists of a solid faith, good health, and a bad memory. --Clare Boothe Luce Resentments are guaranteed to hinder our growth. We can never know full happiness when resentment clouds our vision. Why is it so hard for us to "forget" the small injuries of life? We have never been pr...	Pythonpappy	1	360	Dec 8, 2013 by Mike D
	Nightmares??? Third step.... (Preview) I woke up last night after a bad nightmare. In my dream I was at one of my lowest turning point alcohol related times and I said "I know I did this to myself I am responsible for my drinking and actions". In my dream I started sobbing. Then woke up. This past time in my life was when a huge painful ps...	Lizmccal	17	644	Dec 8, 2013 by Mike D
	Sunrise Quote 12/05 (Preview) Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endless possibility. Around me is boundless opportunity. Why should I fear? Stella Stuart	Pythonpappy	0	344	Dec 7, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	"Alcoholism is an Equal Opportunity Destroyer" (Preview) I love this quote!	betterthanyesterday52	16	922	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote 12/06 (Preview) It doesnt matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going. Brian Tracy	Pythonpappy	2	353	Dec 7, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 12/07 (Preview) Pray to God but row to shore. --Proverb There exists a Divine partnership between God and man that is wonderfully depicted in the following story. A young minister was driving through the countryside when he spotted a farmer tilling 40 acres of magnificent farmland. The minister pulled over and ad...	Pythonpappy	1	360	Dec 7, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Butterfinger and Other MIP Newbies Hope To See You Here on MIP (Preview) Would love to hear how you other newbies are doing this Thanksgiving Day. (((((newbies)))))) Have a Happy Thanksgiving. gobble, gobble is so much better than chug, chug.	betterthanyesterday52	6	485	Dec 7, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Today is my birthday... (Preview) Yes, today is my birthday. Thank you everyone who sent me happy birthday wishes on FB! Wow... 54 yrs old. There was a time in my life that I did not believe I would live past my 30's. Life has had its up's and down's, its good's and bad's, its joy and it's pain's.. but I wouldn't want to trade my life for any one...	John	8	468	Dec 6, 2013 by Jerry F
	Speaker CD's (Preview) My sponsor gave me a few speaker CD's to listen to which I have really enjoyed on my 40min ride to and from work each day. Does anyone know of any good sources to either buy or download some good ones. One of the CD's was Bill W telling his story on the same day Dr. Bob passed, which I really enjoyed listenin...	d_willing	6	788	Dec 6, 2013 by tomsteve
	Heard in AA...... (Preview) "God works by law. If we jump off a cliff, then gravity will act @9metres/second. It does not matter how we slipped." I dragged my feet for the first 3years with the working of the steps. I would of relapsed because my alcoholism was progressing although I was sober. I did not know what a spiri...	gonee	4	389	Dec 6, 2013 by Stepchild
	I quit drinking and smoking so glad to find this place! (Preview) Hello, I'm new again! I grew up in and out of rehabs from 13 on and it took 23 years to get it. I'm 36 and an alcoholic. I suffer from an odd malady of allergy in the body and the soul called alcoholism. I finally looked over my life and realized all major issues were due to my alcohol use. The lonely empty pain a...	Lizmccal	16	748	Dec 6, 2013 by Stepchild
	Grapevine (Preview) December 6 "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want."	Mike B.	1	285	Dec 6, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Looking for guidance (Preview) Hi, my name is Nick, 27 years old, and I am new to this website. I am not too sure what to really expect out of signing up on this site, but I figured what's the worse that can happen. I recently received my second DUI this past weekend. I do not believe I have a drinking problem in the sense of always needin...	GOHAWKS85	34	834	Dec 6, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."- Maya Angelou	Pythonpappy	3	354	Dec 6, 2013 by Finn Felton
	my partner binge drinks (Preview) Hello i haven't done anything like this before but here goes,i left my partner today he started drinking 3pm Saturday and was still drink this afternoon 48 hrs non stop, he got abusive emotionally says in useless and i was a disaster when i was born, a unfit mother, i gave up everything up a house famil...	desperate	18	544	Dec 6, 2013 by Jerry F
	11 days.... (Preview) 11 days since my last drink. Feeling good but a little disappointed. I could be sitting on five months right now. Why? Just really ticks me off sometimes!! I am still on the good path.....just for today. That's all I can do. Just wanted to get that off my chest.......:)	Standing_Tall	11	651	Dec 5, 2013 by justadrunk
	Any one heard from GoHawks? (Preview) Just wondering...	John	8	459	Dec 5, 2013 by Philipld
	"Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery:" Pg 59 AA book. (Preview) These are the only words I can say to a newcomer sometimes. How often I had to stop there. Some people tell me: "Is that it?" I say: "Yes, that's it." I heard a friend share last night. He is 11 years sober now. I had spoken to him about 17 years ago. He was upset with me because I suggest...	gonee	6	600	Dec 5, 2013 by tomsteve
	no offense intended... (Preview) I mean no harm and do not wish to offend anyone who is non christian, but felt compiled to share this video to help get those who are christian moving into the spirit of the forthcoming holidays.	John	17	1187	Dec 5, 2013 by Db1105
	Grapevine (Preview) December 5 "Some of us take a long time to 'come to' before we can 'come to believe' that there is any hope for us."	Mike B.	1	286	Dec 5, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Getting a Sponsor (Preview) Good morning all. K, here's my dilemma, I am willing to do whatever it takes this time, and I know I have to start by getting a sponsor, my question is who? I have know idea how to pick one, I know it should be someone with good sobriety, a decent amount of time, and definitely someone who has worked (does wor...	memasue	12	990	Dec 4, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Grapvine (Preview) December 4 "No matter how truthful the words of my message, there could be no deep communication if what I said and did was colored by pride, arrogance, intolerance, resentment, imprudence, or desire for personal acclaim -- even though I was largely unconscious of these attitudes"...	Mike B.	2	340	Dec 4, 2013 by 2granddaughters
	The Wait...... (Preview) Had a wonderful, sober long weekend with the family! Thanksgiving was great and I have a lot to be thankful for. Now to the subject. I firmly believe that my God will not give me any more than i can handle. I have been SEVERELY tested over the last 24 hours! Flight out of Michigan was delayed for almost thre...	Standing_Tall	8	779	Dec 4, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift (Preview) To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves. --Virginia Woolf Freedom is a funny thing. In a way, it makes life harder. We are free to do what we want, but every choice makes a difference in our lives. Some choices make us happy, and some bring trouble. We can make good choices. We can control our action...	Pythonpappy	2	300	Dec 4, 2013 by Mike B.
	Welcome to MIP Chris (FLKeys) (Preview) Welcome Chris, ... Glad you found us ... would love to see you share your ESH with us here .... always nice to have new members here ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	2	361	Dec 4, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Checking In (Preview) I had been a little out of touch over the last week. I had a week off from work and was busy with family coming down to Florida to visit. Still sober and still working very hard. It was stressful at times but I enjoyed having everyone here to help celebrate my first sober Thanksgiving. I had some moments...	debird17	7	411	Dec 3, 2013 by davep12and12
	This program gave me my life, the courage to be myself and the ability to laugh again... (Preview) Hope your moving is going well Pappy - stay with us man...	justadrunk	9	593	Dec 3, 2013 by debird17
	Grapevine (Preview) December 3 "Only the sharing of despair can bring us ... illumination."	Mike B.	1	284	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	382	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	479	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	556	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	5175	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	1041	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	929	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	352	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	428	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	591	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	2343	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	342	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	657	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	528	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	315	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	312	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	334	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	679	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	1470	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	652	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	324	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	366	Nov 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
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