Alcoholics Anonymous

learning · learning

My daughter celebrated 200 days today. (and added 'only 165 to go. lol) Thank you all for supporting me so I was able to encourage and support her from the beginning of her journey to this point!!! As I do for you, prayers will continue for her to stay vigilant and continue on this path. Hugs, learnin...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. Samuel Smiles

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Self-Help or Mutual Aid? Assisting Others The Twelve Step movement is sometimes called a self-help program. This falls short of describing what it really is. Mutual aid might be a better term. Self-help implies that an individual will help himself or herself. Mutual aid is a much different sort of...

Jalen · Jalen

Just thought I'd ask, I hadn't seen many. I am a graphic artist and do a lot of art work. If so, and anyone wants one, feel free to ask. It's something to keep me busy during this early time of recovery. -- Edited by Jalen on Tuesday 10th of December 2013 06:39:07 PM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

People Pleasers Have you ever been around people pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety producing. People pleasing is a behavior we may have adapted to survive in our family. We may not have been able to g...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I know it may be silly of me, but I don't think so. There were several people who were new in recovery that were posting on this board that haven't in several days. I am not sure if it is because of holidays and they are busy, or have gone out. I find myself really concerned about them. I have done this in the m...

gonee · gonee

"Lack of power, that was our dilemma. we had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a Power greater than ourselves. Obviously. But where and how were we to find this Power? Well, that?s exactly what this book is about. Its main object is to enable you to find a Power greater tha...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than beauty. Joseph Addison

justadrunk · justadrunk

on the windshield - hoping to live - and then I fly off and realize I HAVE WINGS!

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 11 "Today's disappointment, viewed six months hence, may turn out to be one of the best breaks we ever got."

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 9 "Success and failure share a common denominator ... both are temporary"

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 10 "God grant that AA may ever stay simple."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 9, 2013 Quote of the Week "Life is tough because you get the test firstand then the lesson." When I was in school we would spend weeks and sometimes even whole semesters preparing to take tests. We'd study lesson plans, read books, watch videos, all in preparation for midterms...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 8 "Anonymity is a spiritual foundation not only of Tradition Twelve, but of sobriety itself."

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Good Morning, Pappy!!! Haven't heard from you on here in a couple of days. Perhaps I missed something....just wondering how you are doing and how your move is going. Miss that smiling pic and those great and helpful posts of yours. Don't want to sound "sappy" but miss you, Pappy! BTY

Jalen · Jalen

I'm Jalen, 47 years old, and getting ready to detox tomorrow. Just curious if someone could give me guidance. Is it ok to post a "newbie" topic here, or are there specific forums? My apologies, but I just found this site tonight and it's a bit confusing. Thanks for any help.

Wren · Wren

I've been thinking about it since it was posted, but for various reasons, it slammed into me again tonight as I was having a conversation with an aquaintance via facebook. On my "Friend" list there is a picture of a beautiful blond woman (girl in my eyes). And it struck me, hard, at how insidi...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

True expressions of love are said to come from a source which lies beneath words and thoughts. --W. Timothy Gallwey Remember when we just knew Grandmother loved us, even if she didn't say anything? Her smile or hug said it all. We can always feel another's love - when it's real. Likewise, the words o...

Mike D · Mike D

Hi everyone, One thing that appeals to me about this MIP Forum is the stimulating and thought-provoking discussions that we have here. There is always a lot of good input. With that in mind, I'd like to create some discussion here about making time for those we've agreed to sponsor. While my own spo...

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

I know the site author Barefoot. Very cool dude. Traveled much on his beloved motorcycle. Lots of time and lots of love. Many great AA links and posts. One of my favorites. 103 Musts from he Big Book. http://www.barefootsworld.net/aa103musts.html

Stepchild · Stepchild

I heard a guy read this in a meeting the other day...I liked it. So I looked it up and thought I'd share it. The Wilmington PreambleWe are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do anything about it without the help of a Power greater than ourselv...

John · John

I posted earlier about Dec 6th being my birthday, well it is! Problem is, I completely missed acknowledging a year! I'm 55, not 54! (Dec 6th 1958) My sister says that during the first year of being separated from my ex, I was so emotionally sick, and didn't do anything that would have created any memo...

learning · learning

Hi everyone, You may or may not have noticed that I've not been around for awhile. My laptop is no longer. Borrowing one temporarily to get some Christmas shopping done. However, I've been procrastinating (lol) over letting go of my hard earned dollars. Would rather catch up on this board and...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Truth is the daughter of time. --Anonymous When we were drinking or using, sometimes we loved the feeling we had when we were high. Our fear fell away. We could stand in a room and not want to rush for a corner or the door. We felt all-powerful or attractive. And when we crashed later, no matter how bad we fe...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hatred is never anything but fear - if you feared no one, you would hate no one. --Hugh Downs On those occasions when we find the bigger person within, we are more generous in spirit toward others. But sometimes we think too much about what is wrong with others and how they ought to change. That is a form of...

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Daughter (Preview) My daughter celebrated 200 days today. (and added 'only 165 to go. lol) Thank you all for supporting me so I was able to encourage and support her from the beginning of her journey to this point!!! As I do for you, prayers will continue for her to stay vigilant and continue on this path. Hugs, learnin...	learning	5	426	Dec 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. Samuel Smiles	Pythonpappy	3	339	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) Self-Help or Mutual Aid? Assisting Others The Twelve Step movement is sometimes called a self-help program. This falls short of describing what it really is. Mutual aid might be a better term. Self-help implies that an individual will help himself or herself. Mutual aid is a much different sort of...	Pythonpappy	0	333	Dec 11, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	OT: Are Signatures At The Bottom Of Our Post Allowed? (Preview) Just thought I'd ask, I hadn't seen many. I am a graphic artist and do a lot of art work. If so, and anyone wants one, feel free to ask. It's something to keep me busy during this early time of recovery. -- Edited by Jalen on Tuesday 10th of December 2013 06:39:07 PM	Jalen	5	430	Dec 12, 2013 by Jalen
	Today's Gift --- People Pleasers (Preview) People Pleasers Have you ever been around people pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety producing. People pleasing is a behavior we may have adapted to survive in our family. We may not have been able to g...	Pythonpappy	14	610	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	I'm A Little Sad About Some Newcomers.... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I know it may be silly of me, but I don't think so. There were several people who were new in recovery that were posting on this board that haven't in several days. I am not sure if it is because of holidays and they are busy, or have gone out. I find myself really concerned about them. I have done this in the m...	betterthanyesterday52	152	1989	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Power. (Preview) "Lack of power, that was our dilemma. we had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a Power greater than ourselves. Obviously. But where and how were we to find this Power? Well, that?s exactly what this book is about. Its main object is to enable you to find a Power greater tha...	gonee	6	572	Dec 11, 2013 by justadrunk
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than beauty. Joseph Addison	Pythonpappy	2	340	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Just a bug (Preview) on the windshield - hoping to live - and then I fly off and realize I HAVE WINGS!	justadrunk	6	461	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 11 "Today's disappointment, viewed six months hence, may turn out to be one of the best breaks we ever got."	Mike B.	1	331	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 9 "Success and failure share a common denominator ... both are temporary"	Mike B.	2	409	Dec 10, 2013 by Mike D
	Grapevine (Preview) December 10 "God grant that AA may ever stay simple."	Mike B.	1	323	Dec 10, 2013 by Mike D
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 9, 2013 Quote of the Week "Life is tough because you get the test firstand then the lesson." When I was in school we would spend weeks and sometimes even whole semesters preparing to take tests. We'd study lesson plans, read books, watch videos, all in preparation for midterms...	Pythonpappy	2	345	Dec 10, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) December 8 "Anonymity is a spiritual foundation not only of Tradition Twelve, but of sobriety itself."	Mike B.	1	320	Dec 10, 2013 by justadrunk
	How Ya Doing Pappy? (Preview) Good Morning, Pappy!!! Haven't heard from you on here in a couple of days. Perhaps I missed something....just wondering how you are doing and how your move is going. Miss that smiling pic and those great and helpful posts of yours. Don't want to sound "sappy" but miss you, Pappy! BTY	betterthanyesterday52	12	701	Dec 10, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Hi All, I'm New Here And Need To Ask A Question (Preview) I'm Jalen, 47 years old, and getting ready to detox tomorrow. Just curious if someone could give me guidance. Is it ok to post a "newbie" topic here, or are there specific forums? My apologies, but I just found this site tonight and it's a bit confusing. Thanks for any help.	Jalen	36	782	Dec 10, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Thinking about the Equal Opportunity Destroyer (Preview) I've been thinking about it since it was posted, but for various reasons, it slammed into me again tonight as I was having a conversation with an aquaintance via facebook. On my "Friend" list there is a picture of a beautiful blond woman (girl in my eyes). And it struck me, hard, at how insidi...	Wren	8	626	Dec 10, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) True expressions of love are said to come from a source which lies beneath words and thoughts. --W. Timothy Gallwey Remember when we just knew Grandmother loved us, even if she didn't say anything? Her smile or hug said it all. We can always feel another's love - when it's real. Likewise, the words o...	Pythonpappy	2	343	Dec 9, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Making Step-work Time For Sponsorees (Preview) Hi everyone, One thing that appeals to me about this MIP Forum is the stimulating and thought-provoking discussions that we have here. There is always a lot of good input. With that in mind, I'd like to create some discussion here about making time for those we've agreed to sponsor. While my own spo...	Mike D	24	1082	Dec 9, 2013 by Db1105
	A very helpful post, on a great site! (Preview) I know the site author Barefoot. Very cool dude. Traveled much on his beloved motorcycle. Lots of time and lots of love. Many great AA links and posts. One of my favorites. 103 Musts from he Big Book. http://www.barefootsworld.net/aa103musts.html	Sober Strummer	0	408	Dec 9, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	The Wilmington Preamble (Preview) I heard a guy read this in a meeting the other day...I liked it. So I looked it up and thought I'd share it. The Wilmington PreambleWe are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do anything about it without the help of a Power greater than ourselv...	Stepchild	18	7227	Dec 9, 2013 by Db1105
	I discovered something yesterday.. my birthday! (Preview) I posted earlier about Dec 6th being my birthday, well it is! Problem is, I completely missed acknowledging a year! I'm 55, not 54! (Dec 6th 1958) My sister says that during the first year of being separated from my ex, I was so emotionally sick, and didn't do anything that would have created any memo...	John	9	617	Dec 9, 2013 by Mike D
	Missing everyone (Preview) Hi everyone, You may or may not have noticed that I've not been around for awhile. My laptop is no longer. Borrowing one temporarily to get some Christmas shopping done. However, I've been procrastinating (lol) over letting go of my hard earned dollars. Would rather catch up on this board and...	learning	4	553	Dec 8, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift 12/05 (Preview) Truth is the daughter of time. --Anonymous When we were drinking or using, sometimes we loved the feeling we had when we were high. Our fear fell away. We could stand in a room and not want to rush for a corner or the door. We felt all-powerful or attractive. And when we crashed later, no matter how bad we fe...	Pythonpappy	1	379	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift 12/06 (Preview) Hatred is never anything but fear - if you feared no one, you would hate no one. --Hugh Downs On those occasions when we find the bigger person within, we are more generous in spirit toward others. But sometimes we think too much about what is wrong with others and how they ought to change. That is a form of...	Pythonpappy	1	366	Dec 8, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	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	353	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	369	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	653	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	356	Dec 7, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	"Alcoholism is an Equal Opportunity Destroyer" (Preview) I love this quote!	betterthanyesterday52	16	932	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	361	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	370	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	493	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	477	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	798	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	397	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	756	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	296	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	844	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	366	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	554	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	661	Dec 5, 2013 by justadrunk
	Any one heard from GoHawks? (Preview) Just wondering...	John	8	469	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	611	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	1197	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	296	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	1000	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	351	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	788	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	310	Dec 4, 2013 by Mike B.
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