Alcoholics Anonymous

BGG · BGG

Merry Christmas, MIP Family! I have a special level of gratitude today. My niece, who has struggled with our Program for a few years now, has now been sober a bit over a year. Her alcoholism caused havoc in my family; to the point where my brother and mother stopped speaking to each other, with lots of p...

mike1220 · mike1220

Feeling good physically so far but I'm wondering if I can expect some sort of increased "clarity" down the road. I hear about folks becoming much calmer and more at peace after having quit for months or years and I'm hoping to find that same type of happiness. So far I'm still quite agitate...

justadrunk · justadrunk

And I've skipped another in law holiday gathering. Oh well. This is where I'm at. I tried to get farther faster than I was ready to. Time pushes back and says - nope - you must allow me to be what I am. So I will give it more time, and more consideration, and maybe try handing it over to a power greater tha...

odat · odat

I met a lady yesterday who said she works at the local detox in the "dual diagnosis ward". If I didn't have a little recovery under my belt I would have blurted out, "There IS no such thing." Cuz there ain't. It's all alcoholism. Depression and anxiety are not separate from it and...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I have thought a lot of the children who died at the school last week ... I believe they were on a different journey than the one I believed they were on at the beginning ... I have questioned in my mind 'why' ... but as I have learned in the program of AA, I do not 'understand' ... there is a 'higher order' to li...

joby · joby

Just got off the phone with a friend that I met in rehab 4 months ago. He was sad to tell me that a mutual friend we met at rehab had stepped back out and was back in rehab,l in serious shape. This is a father, a husband and a son, and I feel very sorry for him. I have talked to him every few weeks since leaving r...

wwww4 · wwww4

I Dont attend regular AA Meetings. Should I? Does Everyone online at this site attend meetings? I dont have a sponser, do I need one? Guess Im not well informed! THANKS

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I've been using this board and AA inappropriately. Rather than coming to share experience, strength and hope I've come here to vent, argue and rationalize my behaviour. I don't think that I'm helpful to others here with my current attitude. Quite the opposite actually. Which is sad because I have a d...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Maybe the fact that I've been coming to an AA forum off and on for years should have been a tip off. Or the revolving door they're installing for me at my home group should have convinced me. Or how about just the fact that I feel like a steamy turd when I drink and when I don't I feel far less turd-like. I'm a we...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I have already received three bottles of wine as gifts. Gotta laugh. They are in my husband's wardrobe until such time that we have occasion to bring them somewhere as a gift or something. Sigh.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. --ConfuciusSome of us were raised to decline generosity - to argue over who pays the restaurant bill, not to accept money for helping s...

Col · Col

I got fired from my job today. I don't really want to discuss details, but it's the first major thing that's happened in the 7 months I've been sober and I'm freaking the f out. Just spent all my $ with holiday coming up and I'm screwed. Everything was going along smoothly, and it was all coming together an...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Here's something to help you get in the spirit of this time of the year ... Enjoy!!! -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 09:58:30 AM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of expectation...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

If "carrying the message" was not a factor, how would you honestly describe sobriety without comparing it to how it was before you got sober.

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Sometimes it's like the universe is saying "Everything's ****ed anyway so what's a little bit of vodka going to hurt?" I can't be alone in this sentiment. -- Edited by StPeteDean on Thursday 20th of December 2012 11:53:24 PM

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

It's the savage mental beating we give ourselves for it afterward. You've met those people, the kind who happily get hammered and do things far more embarrassing than we ever would. Yet they wake up bright eyed and busy tailed without a care in the world. It's almost as if they're unaware that they're s...

Jerry F · Jerry F

...Aloha Family...Remember that statement...any of you? I remember it a long time ago and hardly ever paid attention to it cause I was different that is until I had enough time away from the anesthesia of alcohol that blocks out reality and then HP brings the subject up in another inventory...Yes a...

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

Today, I am celebrating 342 days sober. I was thinking about that and realized that my attitude, in no way, reflects celebration and that, in light of all of the amazing things that have happened in my life during the course of this sobriety, this is completely unacceptable. So , this evening I am...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Goodwill Have you ever envied someone else's good fortune? Consider the friend who calls with a different ring to her voice. Instead of sharing her troubles and woes, she proceeds to tell you good news. Something exciting, financially beneficial, glamorous, wonderful beyond belief has happened...

gonee · gonee

I went through a police roadblock last night. The driver in front of me was arrested. He was over the legal limit and they lead him away to the police bus. I was coming back from our Thursday night AA meeting at about 10 pm. As I saw this right in front of me, it was a very good reminder of what could of happened...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The Winter Boots (Anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this) Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her reception class pupils put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. By the time th...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Every Christmas I hope for the best but expect the worst. --Adult child group member As bells ring out and carols echo everywhere, we should not be surprised if our spirits take a nosedive. It isn't that we don't understand the meaning of Christmas, or that we reject it, but rather that the idealized ve...

RubyTues · RubyTues

When did you get a sponsor? How did you get a sponsor?

holiday cards for MIP House members · John

-Each year we try to bring some strong holiday cheer in the MIP recovery homes with holiday decor and cards that can change the spirit of unforgotteness, aloniness, sorrows... Into a time of building new members and embracing a new way of life. To do this we ask ALL Memebers of Miracles in Process to par...

Chaya · Chaya

Especially those with BIG issues. Tonight a sobriety sister told me "no men for a year." Of course I knew this, but when my sponsor reiterated it I got super anxious. I haven't dated for about 8 months and at this point I have no desire to, but telling me I can't be with a man for a year is like tell...

Picaposie · Picaposie

What a long month this is turning into! But that is par for the course. My sister's brother-in-law passed away and she asked me to house sit for her. Then the very next day my daughter started having congestive heart problems again. Which way do I go <--->? Life tends to get whirly sometimes and I...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Dad is trying to complicate our "food for Christmas" in various ways today. I allowed him to say everything he needed to. Then I simply said: "I hope you don't worry too much more about this. It will be fine however it turns out." He can not generate thoughts like that on his o...

RubyTues · RubyTues

My husband is out of town and on my way home I had this really strong craving. I guess because whenever I was home alone before I would look forward to getting into a bottle. Just feeling a bit sad and rough.

Col · Col

I know that regrets are futile. I know this intellectually. Most of my regrets are pretty minor and I can see past mistakes and poor decisions in a reflective manner- you live and learn. There is one, however, that has been on my mind as of late. My grandmother passed on when I was 19 years old. I was blesse...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, bu...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill As we grow spiritually, we naturally become more generous. It's a quality of a well-developed person. Rather than being anxious over whether we will have enough - and rather than hungrily seeking more and more - we be...

HJF454 · HJF454

Having a hard time with insecurity. Finally letting go and letting GOD. Hard to take a step back from the situation.

TeganTantalize · TeganTantalize

Ya know i had this friend who i use to party with all the time guess he wasnt really a freind he had the nerve to call me and ask me to by him so damn alcohol i flipped out on him and called him all types of names.. Then i had to tenth step it..But he said i have no right to be mad at him..I dont talk to him anymore dont...

BarbaraLu · BarbaraLu

About a week ago, I met a young woman at a meeting that, through a strange connection, knows my son. She seemed so beaten down and we had a great vibe between us. She is coming up on the anniversary of the suicide of her fiance and cannot stop drinking. I talk with her daily and then, every night since we met,...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I guess the thing about this mental slip in recovery, or maybe it's an entire relapse - I don't know - is that I see clearly the drink, and I just wont take it out of pure stubbord will. All the friends I've made are gone. They've either relapsed, or just stopped calling me back. There doesn't seem to be a...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I took the suggestions in the 2 steps back thread. My sponsor offered a "this too shall pass", and she was right too. I stayed open to new experiences, putting the past ones behind me. I prayed for those I was feeling let down by. I remembered that even though I may not have lots of friends in...

jj · jj

As recovering alcoholics, helping each other get over our past and putting the past to rest, doing the best we can today, being the best we can be today changes us into to the person we are meant to be. being alcohol free is just the beginning... the best is yet to come.And we have ceased fighting anyth...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Love one another, but make not a bond of love. --Kahlil Gibran Love doesn't demand; love compromises. It doesn't possess; it frees. Love doesn't gloat; it praises. Love makes friends of strangers. It softens our rough edges and strengthens our assets. Knowing we're loved inspires us and invites fo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to the board Lance A and congrats on 10 months ... glad you're here ... Love Ya and God Bless, Pappy

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

The birthdate of my freedom is January 12, 2012.I got sober at Into Action Fellowship in Fairfield, California.

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Please keep them in your prayers. I live in near the Clackamas Mall and the whole community was shocked then to see this morning the tragedy at the school. My heart goes out to all the families. Please keep them in your prayers.

Gleek22 · Gleek22

I have a problem. I just started going to meetings 2 1/2 months ago and started out from the bat talking to the older women and my sponser wants me to start talking to people my age (22). I am afraid of cliques and I know alot of people my age are like that. How do I go about making friends that are my age?

Chaya · Chaya

Yup. I'm back here again. Starting my first step and having doubts. Maybe I just made a big deal out of things. I don't know. Yes. I do know. I know I am an alcoholic but I have been lucky enough to catch it early. Like, someone in the early stages of cancer still has cancer. I hate when my head does this. I imag...

justadrunk · justadrunk

justadrunk · justadrunk

My husband pointed it out. He said "Honey, this feels weird to say, but I think this is the alcholic talking". I thought that no one sat by us at his Christmas party last night because of me. I went on about all the ways it was all about me all the way home. Today, him having to leave for another...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Wife is at home and texts husband on a cold winter morning:"Windows frozen." Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer completely screwed up now."

nezyb · nezyb

Reason, Season, And A LifetimePeople come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you will know exactly what to do.Some people come into our lives and quickly go..Some people become friends and stay awhile...leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts.....

Col · Col

Hey all:) I am currently working on my 4th step ( for 2nd time, cuz my first attempt was not very honest). I think that I am done with the resentment list- I feel as though I have been very honest and thorough. My sponser does not agree. I'm really just looking for advice from those that have completed their...

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	Much to Be Grateful For (Preview) Merry Christmas, MIP Family! I have a special level of gratitude today. My niece, who has struggled with our Program for a few years now, has now been sober a bit over a year. Her alcoholism caused havoc in my family; to the point where my brother and mother stopped speaking to each other, with lots of p...	BGG	8	322	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	4 weeks sober (Preview) Feeling good physically so far but I'm wondering if I can expect some sort of increased "clarity" down the road. I hear about folks becoming much calmer and more at peace after having quit for months or years and I'm hoping to find that same type of happiness. So far I'm still quite agitate...	mike1220	36	3304	Dec 26, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	I said I was going to go, but I didn't. (Preview) And I've skipped another in law holiday gathering. Oh well. This is where I'm at. I tried to get farther faster than I was ready to. Time pushes back and says - nope - you must allow me to be what I am. So I will give it more time, and more consideration, and maybe try handing it over to a power greater tha...	justadrunk	13	472	Dec 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Dual Diagnosis My A-- (Preview) I met a lady yesterday who said she works at the local detox in the "dual diagnosis ward". If I didn't have a little recovery under my belt I would have blurted out, "There IS no such thing." Cuz there ain't. It's all alcoholism. Depression and anxiety are not separate from it and...	odat	48	2116	Dec 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Let Us Remember the Children (Preview) I have thought a lot of the children who died at the school last week ... I believe they were on a different journey than the one I believed they were on at the beginning ... I have questioned in my mind 'why' ... but as I have learned in the program of AA, I do not 'understand' ... there is a 'higher order' to li...	Pythonpappy	9	411	Dec 25, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Dissapointing News :( (Preview) Just got off the phone with a friend that I met in rehab 4 months ago. He was sad to tell me that a mutual friend we met at rehab had stepped back out and was back in rehab,l in serious shape. This is a father, a husband and a son, and I feel very sorry for him. I have talked to him every few weeks since leaving r...	joby	7	348	Dec 25, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Some Questions ?? Please Advise! (Preview) I Dont attend regular AA Meetings. Should I? Does Everyone online at this site attend meetings? I dont have a sponser, do I need one? Guess Im not well informed! THANKS	wwww4	12	540	Dec 24, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	A happy goodbye with sincere thanks (Preview) I've been using this board and AA inappropriately. Rather than coming to share experience, strength and hope I've come here to vent, argue and rationalize my behaviour. I don't think that I'm helpful to others here with my current attitude. Quite the opposite actually. Which is sad because I have a d...	Tipsy McStagger	14	521	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Guess what? I think I might have a drinking problem :( (Preview) Maybe the fact that I've been coming to an AA forum off and on for years should have been a tip off. Or the revolving door they're installing for me at my home group should have convinced me. Or how about just the fact that I feel like a steamy turd when I drink and when I don't I feel far less turd-like. I'm a we...	Tipsy McStagger	9	481	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Oh, Christmas (Preview) I have already received three bottles of wine as gifts. Gotta laugh. They are in my husband's wardrobe until such time that we have occasion to bring them somewhere as a gift or something. Sigh.	RubyTues	11	417	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12-23 (Preview) To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. --ConfuciusSome of us were raised to decline generosity - to argue over who pays the restaurant bill, not to accept money for helping s...	Pythonpappy	1	185	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Everything was going just splendidly until... (Preview) I got fired from my job today. I don't really want to discuss details, but it's the first major thing that's happened in the 7 months I've been sober and I'm freaking the f out. Just spent all my $ with holiday coming up and I'm screwed. Everything was going along smoothly, and it was all coming together an...	Col	16	522	Dec 23, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	A Little Christmas Cheer!!! (Preview) Here's something to help you get in the spirit of this time of the year ... Enjoy!!! -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 09:58:30 AM	Pythonpappy	4	242	Dec 23, 2012 by Picaposie
	Today's Gift 12-22 (Preview) Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of expectation...	Pythonpappy	1	197	Dec 22, 2012 by Mr_David
	For those with "time"... (Preview) If "carrying the message" was not a factor, how would you honestly describe sobriety without comparing it to how it was before you got sober.	Dodsworth	10	411	Dec 22, 2012 by Dodsworth
	Mass shootings of children, bloody never ending wars, economic collapse due to greed... (Preview) Sometimes it's like the universe is saying "Everything's ***ed anyway so what's a little bit of vodka going to hurt?" I can't be alone in this sentiment. -- Edited by StPeteDean on Thursday 20th of December 2012 11:53:24 PM*	Tipsy McStagger	15	517	Dec 22, 2012 by pinkchip
	Lets be honest, it's not the drinking that makes us miserable... (Preview) It's the savage mental beating we give ourselves for it afterward. You've met those people, the kind who happily get hammered and do things far more embarrassing than we ever would. Yet they wake up bright eyed and busy tailed without a care in the world. It's almost as if they're unaware that they're s...	Tipsy McStagger	15	607	Dec 22, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	An emotional cripple.... (Preview) ...Aloha Family...Remember that statement...any of you? I remember it a long time ago and hardly ever paid attention to it cause I was different that is until I had enough time away from the anesthesia of alcohol that blocks out reality and then HP brings the subject up in another inventory...Yes a...	Jerry F	17	620	Dec 22, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	342 Days Today (Preview) Today, I am celebrating 342 days sober. I was thinking about that and realized that my attitude, in no way, reflects celebration and that, in light of all of the amazing things that have happened in my life during the course of this sobriety, this is completely unacceptable. So , this evening I am...	SolanoGypsy	12	713	Dec 22, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	Today's Gift 12-21 (Preview) Goodwill Have you ever envied someone else's good fortune? Consider the friend who calls with a different ring to her voice. Instead of sharing her troubles and woes, she proceeds to tell you good news. Something exciting, financially beneficial, glamorous, wonderful beyond belief has happened...	Pythonpappy	3	215	Dec 22, 2012 by Mr_David
	Roadblock. (Preview) I went through a police roadblock last night. The driver in front of me was arrested. He was over the legal limit and they lead him away to the police bus. I was coming back from our Thursday night AA meeting at about 10 pm. As I saw this right in front of me, it was a very good reminder of what could of happened...	gonee	7	365	Dec 21, 2012 by Mike B.
	For Tasha and Everyone else with little kids! (Preview) The Winter Boots (Anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this) Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her reception class pupils put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. By the time th...	Pythonpappy	3	236	Dec 21, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12-20 (Preview) Every Christmas I hope for the best but expect the worst. --Adult child group member As bells ring out and carols echo everywhere, we should not be surprised if our spirits take a nosedive. It isn't that we don't understand the meaning of Christmas, or that we reject it, but rather that the idealized ve...	Pythonpappy	3	221	Dec 21, 2012 by Mr_David
	Getting a sponsor (Preview) When did you get a sponsor? How did you get a sponsor?	RubyTues	14	579	Dec 21, 2012 by Rob84
	holiday cards for MIP House members (Preview) -Each year we try to bring some strong holiday cheer in the MIP recovery homes with holiday decor and cards that can change the spirit of unforgotteness, aloniness, sorrows... Into a time of building new members and embracing a new way of life. To do this we ask ALL Memebers of Miracles in Process to par...	John	2	357	Dec 21, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Addicted to men (Preview) Especially those with BIG issues. Tonight a sobriety sister told me "no men for a year." Of course I knew this, but when my sponsor reiterated it I got super anxious. I haven't dated for about 8 months and at this point I have no desire to, but telling me I can't be with a man for a year is like tell...	Chaya	15	603	Dec 21, 2012 by Tipsy McStagger
	Life gets whirly... (Preview) What a long month this is turning into! But that is par for the course. My sister's brother-in-law passed away and she asked me to house sit for her. Then the very next day my daughter started having congestive heart problems again. Which way do I go <--->? Life tends to get whirly sometimes and I...	Picaposie	15	462	Dec 20, 2012 by RubyTues
	Letter to my sister. (Preview) Dad is trying to complicate our "food for Christmas" in various ways today. I allowed him to say everything he needed to. Then I simply said: "I hope you don't worry too much more about this. It will be fine however it turns out." He can not generate thoughts like that on his o...	justadrunk	6	372	Dec 20, 2012 by justadrunk
	Just having a rough day (Preview) My husband is out of town and on my way home I had this really strong craving. I guess because whenever I was home alone before I would look forward to getting into a bottle. Just feeling a bit sad and rough.	RubyTues	8	410	Dec 20, 2012 by justadrunk
	Regret (Preview) I know that regrets are futile. I know this intellectually. Most of my regrets are pretty minor and I can see past mistakes and poor decisions in a reflective manner- you live and learn. There is one, however, that has been on my mind as of late. My grandmother passed on when I was 19 years old. I was blesse...	Col	12	891	Dec 20, 2012 by Db1105
	Daily Reflections ~ Understanding The Malady & 24hrs a Day (Preview) When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, bu...	Sobrietyspell	2	210	Dec 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 19 (Preview) We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill As we grow spiritually, we naturally become more generous. It's a quality of a well-developed person. Rather than being anxious over whether we will have enough - and rather than hungrily seeking more and more - we be...	Pythonpappy	4	254	Dec 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	6wks sober (Preview) Having a hard time with insecurity. Finally letting go and letting GOD. Hard to take a step back from the situation.	HJF454	23	477	Dec 20, 2012 by Jerry F
	Annoyed (Preview) Ya know i had this friend who i use to party with all the time guess he wasnt really a freind he had the nerve to call me and ask me to by him so damn alcohol i flipped out on him and called him all types of names.. Then i had to tenth step it..But he said i have no right to be mad at him..I dont talk to him anymore dont...	TeganTantalize	9	419	Dec 19, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	sponsee who will not stop drinking (Preview) About a week ago, I met a young woman at a meeting that, through a strange connection, knows my son. She seemed so beaten down and we had a great vibe between us. She is coming up on the anniversary of the suicide of her fiance and cannot stop drinking. I talk with her daily and then, every night since we met,...	BarbaraLu	14	1078	Dec 19, 2012 by Mike B.
	2 steps back (Preview) I guess the thing about this mental slip in recovery, or maybe it's an entire relapse - I don't know - is that I see clearly the drink, and I just wont take it out of pure stubbord will. All the friends I've made are gone. They've either relapsed, or just stopped calling me back. There doesn't seem to be a...	justadrunk	15	555	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	1 baby step forward. (Preview) I took the suggestions in the 2 steps back thread. My sponsor offered a "this too shall pass", and she was right too. I stayed open to new experiences, putting the past ones behind me. I prayed for those I was feeling let down by. I remembered that even though I may not have lots of friends in...	justadrunk	6	419	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	being there for each other (Preview) As recovering alcoholics, helping each other get over our past and putting the past to rest, doing the best we can today, being the best we can be today changes us into to the person we are meant to be. being alcohol free is just the beginning... the best is yet to come.And we have ceased fighting anyth...	jj	4	280	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Honesty With Newcomers & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has...	Sobrietyspell	1	254	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 18 (Preview) Love one another, but make not a bond of love. --Kahlil Gibran Love doesn't demand; love compromises. It doesn't possess; it frees. Love doesn't gloat; it praises. Love makes friends of strangers. It softens our rough edges and strengthens our assets. Knowing we're loved inspires us and invites fo...	Pythonpappy	5	248	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Welcome Lance A (Preview) Welcome to the board Lance A and congrats on 10 months ... glad you're here ... Love Ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	6	262	Dec 19, 2012 by Rob84
	Birth of my Freedom (Preview) The birthdate of my freedom is January 12, 2012.I got sober at Into Action Fellowship in Fairfield, California.	SolanoGypsy	13	522	Dec 19, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	Prayers for the CT and OR victims (Preview) Please keep them in your prayers. I live in near the Clackamas Mall and the whole community was shocked then to see this morning the tragedy at the school. My heart goes out to all the families. Please keep them in your prayers.	SoberSteve	5	287	Dec 19, 2012 by mrpeel
	People my own age (Preview) I have a problem. I just started going to meetings 2 1/2 months ago and started out from the bat talking to the older women and my sponser wants me to start talking to people my age (22). I am afraid of cliques and I know alot of people my age are like that. How do I go about making friends that are my age?	Gleek22	11	569	Dec 18, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Am I really an alcoholic? (Preview) Yup. I'm back here again. Starting my first step and having doubts. Maybe I just made a big deal out of things. I don't know. Yes. I do know. I know I am an alcoholic but I have been lucky enough to catch it early. Like, someone in the early stages of cancer still has cancer. I hate when my head does this. I imag...	Chaya	28	637	Dec 18, 2012 by RubyTues
	AA for bulbs (Preview)	justadrunk	5	234	Dec 18, 2012 by vixen
	Getting really selfish and self centered again. (Preview) My husband pointed it out. He said "Honey, this feels weird to say, but I think this is the alcholic talking". I thought that no one sat by us at his Christmas party last night because of me. I went on about all the ways it was all about me all the way home. Today, him having to leave for another...	justadrunk	8	719	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Communications (Preview) Wife is at home and texts husband on a cold winter morning:"Windows frozen." Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer completely screwed up now."	Pythonpappy	2	260	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Reason, Season, And A Lifetime (Preview) Reason, Season, And A LifetimePeople come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you will know exactly what to do.Some people come into our lives and quickly go..Some people become friends and stay awhile...leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts.....	nezyb	4	388	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Step 4 suggestions &/ or guidance (Preview) Hey all:) I am currently working on my 4th step ( for 2nd time, cuz my first attempt was not very honest). I think that I am done with the resentment list- I feel as though I have been very honest and thorough. My sponser does not agree. I'm really just looking for advice from those that have completed their...	Col	19	937	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
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