Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly QuoteHe who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life. - William LawWeekly ThoughtA Classic Devotional from E. M. Bounds The people who are so greatly needed in this age of the church are those who have learned the business of prayinglearned it on their knees,...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A.A. Thought for the DayWhen people come back to A.A. after having a slip, the temptation is strong to say nothing about it. No other A.A. member should force them to declare themselves. It is entirely up to them. If they are well grounded in A.A., they will realize that it's up to them to speak up at the ne...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

Sometimes when I go to meetings and hear people talk about drinking, I get this sick feeling. It feels like a hangover. It only lasts a minute or two, and I see this more as beneficial as opposed to baneful. I've heard plenty about "dry drunk", but I've never heard of anyone else go through wh...

justadrunk · justadrunk

dms · dms

But By the Grace of God There Go I......Some days I wake in the morning and still have to pinch myself at how wonderful my body feels. No headache, no tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth, no checking my phone in desperation to see what occurred in the wee hours of the night that I will never recall....what a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word blame from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an ego trip back into hopelessness. As...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

New Waitress A trucker came into a truck stop cafe and placed his order. He said, "I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights, and pair of running boards." The brand-new waitress, not wanting to appear stupid, went to the kitchen and said to the cook, "This guy out there just ordered...

Neophyte · Neophyte

Real quick cause its late, but i want to post cause im secretly proud of myself. So... Due to "martin luther king day" i had to work on my day off, and i had signed up for 4 double shifts. (extra expenses n all) so today was my 8th day working in a row, and i still have to work tomorrow (friday) but i h...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I feel like I never say the right thing. Like, words come out of my mouth and I instantly think 'that's not what I feel' or 'that's not what I was trying to get across'. I have this problem while sharing in meetings sometimes. Like, I'll say something and it will be fine, but it won't be what I'm actually fee...

RubyTues · RubyTues

My home group was so great today. It was a birthday meeting and I was on the edge of my seat listening to a woman share who was celebrating one year. Funny enough, I cancelled another meeting (sort of related to work) in order to be at this meeting, and I am so glad I did. The woman and I had so many similaritie...

Tomas · Tomas

When I was sailing single handed out of Tahiti, exiting the picturesque seawall of Pappette, and the lush lagoon, I was thinking of Marlin Brando who made his presence felt and his home in Tahiti after making the 1962 version Mutiny on the Bounty. I was not thinking of him however as Fletcher Christian...

Col · Col

This is something I am learning to not expect. For an alcoholic, it's pretty common to want it. Or to expect instantaneous results, or an external response or sign of a job well done. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has felt as though they are somehow not cutting it in terms of AA or sobriety. I've had an in...

Questionable · Questionable

A dark palor follows me. It finds me at times of sobriety. Why I drink daily, let me tell you. When I don't drink for a single day I find the weight of my memories unbearable. I do not like my picture taken. When I see pictures of myself I mourn for failures and past transgressions. Every picture is a memor...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

Alcohol has absolutely destroyed me! It has left permanent physical scars and brain damage and I am now worse off in life than ever before! I focus all of my stinking thinking toward alcohol now, and it takes my hatred and anger from myself and others because my hatred is justifiable! I hate alcoho...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I've posted this before...Awhile ago....And I still think it's the best description of the AA program that I've seen. It's from a Grapevine article written by Clarence Snyder...One of the original members that got sober before Bill W. had put the steps on paper. Clarence Snyder started the first AA...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

One deceit needs many others, and so the whole house is built in the air and must soon come crashing down. -- Baltasar GracianIf we are honest about our addiction, we know how it can drive us into secrecy. At first came the little lie - about missing an appointment or coming home late. Then the lie to cove...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

I once read a book on Buddhism and the most memorable image, for me, was the Buddha sitting underneath the Bodhi tree meditating while the demon Mara tried to tempt him to fall from grace. He tried to terrorize him with images of death and hell, he tried to seduce him with images of beautiful women and wea...

AlbertaCowboy · AlbertaCowboy

hello to all, I just joined, but I have been in the 12 steps since early 2009. I work on the Alberta Oilfield. I do three weeks on/one week off. Monday was my drive home day. Since I arrived at 9PM, my boss put me up in a hotel. I should have just slept. Unfortunately, I had just broken up with my gf of th...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I've been a bit quiet as of late. I'm totally overwhelmed with work right now and being pulled in eight million directions. I have been hitting my two meetings a week, but before I went back to work in January I was able to go to a lot more. I am going to make sure I add at least one more into the mix on busy weeks...

Tomas · Tomas

The steps dont fail. People fail the steps. BUT there are people ALWAYS waiting at the entrance, to give you your ticket to ride the Primrose Path Express.. On the path you will receive a lot of applause.. good effort.. but they dont really know, they cant possibly know.. How can they know ones successe...

nezyb · nezyb

In the mtg yesterday, one of our older and most respected members announced that another member had had a fall, was in the hospital. The woman in the hospital comes to a meeting every few weeks. She's in her late 70's and has health conditions that limit her. I have met her a few times, talked with her brie...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A guy goes to the Post Office to apply for a job. > The interviewer asks him, " Have you been in the service?" > > Yes," he says. "I was in the armed forces for three years" > > The interviewer says, "That will give you extra poin...

justadrunk · justadrunk

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good work! You are a sweet lady and it's been a pleasure getting to know you : )

Col · Col

I've hesitated to write this, because I feel as though it may be due to something lacking on my part. I do, however, wish to see if anyone else here had a similar experience with Step 5. I did it with my sponser a few days ago. I was expecting to experience a great spiritual shift, and a lightness of being. I d...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A father asked his 10 year old son if he knew about the 'birds and the bees'. "I don't want to know," the child said, bursting into tears. "Promise me you won't tell me." Confused, the father asked what was wrong? The boy sobbed, "When I was six, I got the 'There's no Easter B...

Chaya · Chaya

It really is. I didn't realize what a selfish person I really am. I'm having a really hard time coping with it. It feels hopeless that I will ever feel better from my past mistakes or stop being so self centered. It feels overwhelming. My sponsor saw that defeated look in me that I didn't realize others se...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

SurvivalWe will never make it if we feel we are responsible for solving everyone else's problems. It is tempting to our ego to feel that we can exercise control over the lives of those around us, but it is counter to reality. We cannot protect those we love from sadness, sickness, or pain. Making martyr...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I was at a meeting the other night...There were a few newcomers there. And a guy shared he was talking with an AA friend that had 38 years sober in AA....And the guy told him he worked an easier softer program of AA. Take what you want...But that didn't include the steps. I thought it was such an odd message...

bikerbill · bikerbill

OK I know I maybe shouldn't be judgemental about this and I know that AA has no opinion on outside issues but what I've just heard on teh radio beggars belief. County Kerry in Ireland, has the same drink drive laws as the rest of the UK. However a county councillor has proposed that due to the isolated natu...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Okay, so the wife asks over dinner, you want to watch that latest Clint Eastwood movie tonight? ... (We do this every couple months) ... I said what's the name of it, 'Perfect Pitch' or something like that? ... see says yeah, something like that ... I said sure, there's not usually anything worth watch...

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

This morning, my gratitude is extremely profound because it was this morning, January 12th, 367 days ago, that I walked into rehab. And I have not had a drink or put any other mind altering substance, into my body. God commenced to do for me what I could never have done for myself and I am sober. Thank yo...

Mom2Samalways · Mom2Samalways

Hello everyone, I am new to the Group, I have been Sober since 1/19/2013 with the help of my family & certainly by the Grace of God. I am not new to Alcoholism, but am now chosing to overcome my demons and am so sick of being a slave to it. I have caused so much damage to myself and my family, but yet they s...

Pablomoses · Pablomoses

Been sober coming up on seven years. I occasionally have dreams where I am in a social situation and I have few drinks. In the dream, I can sometimes feel the effects and the horrible anxiety and shame that I now have lost all my time!! The dream can even include waking up hung over somewhere else, fol...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

God will wait as long as it takes for us. -- Rev. R. Walters Whenever we try to understand, analyze, or probe too much into the reasons for love, we damage it. All that can really be done with love is accept it. God loves us. We are loved. Regardless of all painful experiences we may have had that convinced u...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I got a new guard dog to watch my house while Im gone. He was a little expensive, but when word gets out, we should have a safer neighborhood. The nice part is he is only a year old and already fully trained. For your safety, you might want to call the house before coming over!...

justadrunk · justadrunk

As the time slips through my fingers like sand, I slowly forget the horrors of living in an alcoholic prison. A short time ago, that feels like forever ago, I was acutely aware that I should either be dead or in prison. Today, that's a small voice in the far back corner of my mind instead of a booming siren...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP AlcoHater, ... glad to see you joined us ...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. . . The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, Remember, Bill, lets not louse this thing up. Lets keep it simple! I turned away, unable to say a word. That was the last time I ever saw him. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE, p 214 Aft...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I've hesitated to write about this, but the fact is, I hesitated at our last Group conscience meeting to voice anything and it bothers me some ... You see, our current GSR was moved into a hospice environment 2 weeks ago after being diagnosed with late stage cancer and finding it only a couple months ag...

johnny5000 · johnny5000

Hi all. I figure this is taking the first step. I have stopped for days weeks and even months, but gone back. Alchohol is a problem. I'm lonely, a failure at life so far at 42, have made a ton of mistakes, never really had a job. My life is not moving forward at all. My productivity is at 1 percent. I haven't ha...

Col · Col

Oh boy. I think I have to start making real decisions. Ive always been under the impression that I WAS making decisions, but in reality I was always just letting life happen to me, and generally opting for the easiest, quickest route. This is been made very clear to me lately in regards to my employment s...

Charlz · Charlz

I have become totally disgusted by the profaning of God, the churches most meetings are held in, the newcomer and the divinely inspired program of AA. It wasn't like this when I first became a member in the 1970's. People still had respect and were responsible to the newcomer. Since most members think...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Nikki_Bear, ... glad you found us ... Pappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

If there ever was a 'to die for' Brownie ... this is it ... trust me .... : Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Dessert Chocolate chips in the batter and a nutty caramel topping turn basic brownies into a dazzling dessert.( 201 Ratings)Member Reviews ( 7 ) 562 PREP TIME20 MinTOTAL TIME5 Hr 15 MinSER...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

January 22 "As the chaotic world of the drinking alcoholic is replaced by one of stability in sobriety it becomes apparent that plans can be made to encourage positive living. For example: planning holidays, dental app...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The miracle is this - the more we share, the more we have. --Leonard Nimoy Look around you at the happiest people you know. They are also the most generous and giving people. A generous spirit creates its own environment. In recovery we talk a lot about gratitude - and we have a lot to be grateful for. This...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Am I the only one that starts thinking of food this time of day??? ... I don't care what kind, food is good ... well, better than looking for the bottle I misplaced, LOL ... the fact that I'd rather eat than drink now still amazes me ... here's a recipe that I ran across in my archives that still gets my intere...

justadrunk · justadrunk

This message board has been a major bonus to my recovery. I have grown to love all of you, and you are just as much a part of my AA family as those I see here in my own AA community. This board stays alive and here for all of us in support through the posts and support and love we give to one another. What an ama...

Sober McHappy · Sober McHappy

I have no patience, I never have. For as long as I can remember my philosophy has been if something wasn't worth making happen right now then it wasn't worth waiting for. I find this character trait frustrating when it comes to my recovery. I want to be fixed now, not after years of torturous step work and...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to the board here rubyredz, ... we're glad you found us ... looking forward to you sharing your ESH ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

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	Simple Truths (Preview) Weekly QuoteHe who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life. - William LawWeekly ThoughtA Classic Devotional from E. M. Bounds The people who are so greatly needed in this age of the church are those who have learned the business of prayinglearned it on their knees,...	Pythonpappy	0	357	Jan 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 01-27 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the DayWhen people come back to A.A. after having a slip, the temptation is strong to say nothing about it. No other A.A. member should force them to declare themselves. It is entirely up to them. If they are well grounded in A.A., they will realize that it's up to them to speak up at the ne...	Pythonpappy	0	336	Jan 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Dry Hangover? (Preview) Sometimes when I go to meetings and hear people talk about drinking, I get this sick feeling. It feels like a hangover. It only lasts a minute or two, and I see this more as beneficial as opposed to baneful. I've heard plenty about "dry drunk", but I've never heard of anyone else go through wh...	AlcoHater	7	2510	Jan 28, 2013 by pinkchip
	I wouldn't trade sobriety for anything... (Preview)	justadrunk	7	358	Jan 27, 2013 by StPeteDean
	GRATITUDE (Preview) But By the Grace of God There Go I......Some days I wake in the morning and still have to pinch myself at how wonderful my body feels. No headache, no tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth, no checking my phone in desperation to see what occurred in the wee hours of the night that I will never recall....what a...	dms	13	796	Jan 27, 2013 by Frodo
	Daily Reflections ~ Freedom From Guilt & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word blame from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an ego trip back into hopelessness. As...	Sobrietyspell	0	320	Jan 27, 2013 by Sobrietyspell
	New Waitress (Preview) New Waitress A trucker came into a truck stop cafe and placed his order. He said, "I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights, and pair of running boards." The brand-new waitress, not wanting to appear stupid, went to the kitchen and said to the cook, "This guy out there just ordered...	Pythonpappy	0	275	Jan 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Alcoholism: 0 Neo: 1 (Preview) Real quick cause its late, but i want to post cause im secretly proud of myself. So... Due to "martin luther king day" i had to work on my day off, and i had signed up for 4 double shifts. (extra expenses n all) so today was my 8th day working in a row, and i still have to work tomorrow (friday) but i h...	Neophyte	21	521	Jan 27, 2013 by Stepchild
	Authenticity (Preview) I feel like I never say the right thing. Like, words come out of my mouth and I instantly think 'that's not what I feel' or 'that's not what I was trying to get across'. I have this problem while sharing in meetings sometimes. Like, I'll say something and it will be fine, but it won't be what I'm actually fee...	RubyTues	22	562	Jan 27, 2013 by Stepchild
	Today I was exactly where I was meant to be (Preview) My home group was so great today. It was a birthday meeting and I was on the edge of my seat listening to a woman share who was celebrating one year. Funny enough, I cancelled another meeting (sort of related to work) in order to be at this meeting, and I am so glad I did. The woman and I had so many similaritie...	RubyTues	7	433	Jan 27, 2013 by Jerry F
	I could Have Been A Contender (Preview) When I was sailing single handed out of Tahiti, exiting the picturesque seawall of Pappette, and the lush lagoon, I was thinking of Marlin Brando who made his presence felt and his home in Tahiti after making the 1962 version Mutiny on the Bounty. I was not thinking of him however as Fletcher Christian...	Tomas	3	383	Jan 27, 2013 by SolanoGypsy
	Instant gratification (Preview) This is something I am learning to not expect. For an alcoholic, it's pretty common to want it. Or to expect instantaneous results, or an external response or sign of a job well done. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has felt as though they are somehow not cutting it in terms of AA or sobriety. I've had an in...	Col	9	1574	Jan 26, 2013 by nezyb
	Am I an Alcoholic? (Preview) A dark palor follows me. It finds me at times of sobriety. Why I drink daily, let me tell you. When I don't drink for a single day I find the weight of my memories unbearable. I do not like my picture taken. When I see pictures of myself I mourn for failures and past transgressions. Every picture is a memor...	Questionable	25	553	Jan 26, 2013 by StPeteDean
	I HATE ALCOHOL! (Preview) Alcohol has absolutely destroyed me! It has left permanent physical scars and brain damage and I am now worse off in life than ever before! I focus all of my stinking thinking toward alcohol now, and it takes my hatred and anger from myself and others because my hatred is justifiable! I hate alcoho...	AlcoHater	19	1085	Jan 26, 2013 by StPeteDean
	A simple three step program... (Preview) I've posted this before...Awhile ago....And I still think it's the best description of the AA program that I've seen. It's from a Grapevine article written by Clarence Snyder...One of the original members that got sober before Bill W. had put the steps on paper. Clarence Snyder started the first AA...	Stepchild	12	651	Jan 26, 2013 by Stepchild
	Today's Gift 01-25 (Preview) One deceit needs many others, and so the whole house is built in the air and must soon come crashing down. -- Baltasar GracianIf we are honest about our addiction, we know how it can drive us into secrecy. At first came the little lie - about missing an appointment or coming home late. Then the lie to cove...	Pythonpappy	6	314	Jan 25, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Mara and the Bodhi tree (Preview) I once read a book on Buddhism and the most memorable image, for me, was the Buddha sitting underneath the Bodhi tree meditating while the demon Mara tried to tempt him to fall from grace. He tried to terrorize him with images of death and hell, he tried to seduce him with images of beautiful women and wea...	AdamMoz	4	631	Jan 26, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Slipped on Monday (Preview) hello to all, I just joined, but I have been in the 12 steps since early 2009. I work on the Alberta Oilfield. I do three weeks on/one week off. Monday was my drive home day. Since I arrived at 9PM, my boss put me up in a hotel. I should have just slept. Unfortunately, I had just broken up with my gf of th...	AlbertaCowboy	11	464	Jan 25, 2013 by justadrunk
	Stinking Thinking (Preview) I've been a bit quiet as of late. I'm totally overwhelmed with work right now and being pulled in eight million directions. I have been hitting my two meetings a week, but before I went back to work in January I was able to go to a lot more. I am going to make sure I add at least one more into the mix on busy weeks...	RubyTues	28	3457	Jan 25, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	The Primrose Path (Preview) The steps dont fail. People fail the steps. BUT there are people ALWAYS waiting at the entrance, to give you your ticket to ride the Primrose Path Express.. On the path you will receive a lot of applause.. good effort.. but they dont really know, they cant possibly know.. How can they know ones successe...	Tomas	1	332	Jan 25, 2013 by Col
	Receiving more than I gave (Preview) In the mtg yesterday, one of our older and most respected members announced that another member had had a fall, was in the hospital. The woman in the hospital comes to a meeting every few weeks. She's in her late 70's and has health conditions that limit her. I have met her a few times, talked with her brie...	nezyb	6	346	Jan 25, 2013 by Rob84
	Government Job (this is simply a joke people) (Preview) A guy goes to the Post Office to apply for a job. > The interviewer asks him, " Have you been in the service?" > > Yes," he says. "I was in the armed forces for three years" > > The interviewer says, "That will give you extra poin...	Pythonpappy	4	324	Jan 25, 2013 by justadrunk
	ChristineG!!! Congratulations on 1 month sobriety!!! (Preview) YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good work! You are a sweet lady and it's been a pleasure getting to know you : )	justadrunk	12	534	Jan 25, 2013 by Chaya
	Anticlimactic (Preview) I've hesitated to write this, because I feel as though it may be due to something lacking on my part. I do, however, wish to see if anyone else here had a similar experience with Step 5. I did it with my sponser a few days ago. I was expecting to experience a great spiritual shift, and a lightness of being. I d...	Col	19	483	Jan 24, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Depressed 10 y/o (Preview) A father asked his 10 year old son if he knew about the 'birds and the bees'. "I don't want to know," the child said, bursting into tears. "Promise me you won't tell me." Confused, the father asked what was wrong? The boy sobbed, "When I was six, I got the 'There's no Easter B...	Pythonpappy	1	267	Jan 24, 2013 by justadrunk
	Step 3 is kicking my butt (Preview) It really is. I didn't realize what a selfish person I really am. I'm having a really hard time coping with it. It feels hopeless that I will ever feel better from my past mistakes or stop being so self centered. It feels overwhelming. My sponsor saw that defeated look in me that I didn't realize others se...	Chaya	14	1216	Jan 24, 2013 by Stepchild
	Today's Gift 01-24 (Preview) SurvivalWe will never make it if we feel we are responsible for solving everyone else's problems. It is tempting to our ego to feel that we can exercise control over the lives of those around us, but it is counter to reality. We cannot protect those we love from sadness, sickness, or pain. Making martyr...	Pythonpappy	2	211	Jan 24, 2013 by justadrunk
	Take what you want and leave the rest. (Preview) I was at a meeting the other night...There were a few newcomers there. And a guy shared he was talking with an AA friend that had 38 years sober in AA....And the guy told him he worked an easier softer program of AA. Take what you want...But that didn't include the steps. I thought it was such an odd message...	Stepchild	15	3591	Jan 24, 2013 by Stepchild
	words Fail Me.............. (Preview) OK I know I maybe shouldn't be judgemental about this and I know that AA has no opinion on outside issues but what I've just heard on teh radio beggars belief. County Kerry in Ireland, has the same drink drive laws as the rest of the UK. However a county councillor has proposed that due to the isolated natu...	bikerbill	18	705	Jan 24, 2013 by ChristineG
	Great Nite to be Sober (Preview) Okay, so the wife asks over dinner, you want to watch that latest Clint Eastwood movie tonight? ... (We do this every couple months) ... I said what's the name of it, 'Perfect Pitch' or something like that? ... see says yeah, something like that ... I said sure, there's not usually anything worth watch...	Pythonpappy	7	463	Jan 24, 2013 by SolanoGypsy
	Yes!!!! (Preview) This morning, my gratitude is extremely profound because it was this morning, January 12th, 367 days ago, that I walked into rehab. And I have not had a drink or put any other mind altering substance, into my body. God commenced to do for me what I could never have done for myself and I am sober. Thank yo...	SolanoGypsy	18	472	Jan 24, 2013 by SolanoGypsy
	New to the Group (Preview) Hello everyone, I am new to the Group, I have been Sober since 1/19/2013 with the help of my family & certainly by the Grace of God. I am not new to Alcoholism, but am now chosing to overcome my demons and am so sick of being a slave to it. I have caused so much damage to myself and my family, but yet they s...	Mom2Samalways	24	537	Jan 23, 2013 by justadrunk
	Drinking dreams, does anyone here have them?! (Preview) Been sober coming up on seven years. I occasionally have dreams where I am in a social situation and I have few drinks. In the dream, I can sometimes feel the effects and the horrible anxiety and shame that I now have lost all my time!! The dream can even include waking up hung over somewhere else, fol...	Pablomoses	25	644	Jan 23, 2013 by RubyTues
	Today's Gift 01-23 (Preview) God will wait as long as it takes for us. -- Rev. R. Walters Whenever we try to understand, analyze, or probe too much into the reasons for love, we damage it. All that can really be done with love is accept it. God loves us. We are loved. Regardless of all painful experiences we may have had that convinced u...	Pythonpappy	1	208	Jan 23, 2013 by Col
	My New Guard Dog (Preview) I got a new guard dog to watch my house while Im gone. He was a little expensive, but when word gets out, we should have a safer neighborhood. The nice part is he is only a year old and already fully trained. For your safety, you might want to call the house before coming over!...	Pythonpappy	5	328	Jan 23, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Thank you for another sober day. (Preview) As the time slips through my fingers like sand, I slowly forget the horrors of living in an alcoholic prison. A short time ago, that feels like forever ago, I was acutely aware that I should either be dead or in prison. Today, that's a small voice in the far back corner of my mind instead of a booming siren...	justadrunk	5	474	Jan 23, 2013 by pinkchip
	Welcome AlcoHater (Preview) Welcome to MIP AlcoHater, ... glad to see you joined us ...	Pythonpappy	6	829	Jan 23, 2013 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ "Let's Keep It Simple" & 24hrs a Day (Preview) A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. . . The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, Remember, Bill, lets not louse this thing up. Lets keep it simple! I turned away, unable to say a word. That was the last time I ever saw him. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE, p 214 Aft...	Sobrietyspell	2	350	Jan 23, 2013 by justadrunk
	GSR Position (Preview) I've hesitated to write about this, but the fact is, I hesitated at our last Group conscience meeting to voice anything and it bothers me some ... You see, our current GSR was moved into a hospice environment 2 weeks ago after being diagnosed with late stage cancer and finding it only a couple months ag...	Pythonpappy	17	3908	Jan 23, 2013 by Rob84
	Newbie - Can I just say tell my story, complain and brag? (Preview) Hi all. I figure this is taking the first step. I have stopped for days weeks and even months, but gone back. Alchohol is a problem. I'm lonely, a failure at life so far at 42, have made a ton of mistakes, never really had a job. My life is not moving forward at all. My productivity is at 1 percent. I haven't ha...	johnny5000	14	438	Jan 23, 2013 by AlcoHater
	Well I Guess this is Growing Up...? (Preview) Oh boy. I think I have to start making real decisions. Ive always been under the impression that I WAS making decisions, but in reality I was always just letting life happen to me, and generally opting for the easiest, quickest route. This is been made very clear to me lately in regards to my employment s...	Col	7	577	Jan 23, 2013 by Rob84
	Profanity in Churches Sponsoring AA profanity vulgarity cursing foul language offensive language AA church (Preview) I have become totally disgusted by the profaning of God, the churches most meetings are held in, the newcomer and the divinely inspired program of AA. It wasn't like this when I first became a member in the 1970's. People still had respect and were responsible to the newcomer. Since most members think...	Charlz	8	5520	Jan 22, 2013 by AlcoHater
	Welcome Nikki_Bear (Preview) Welcome to MIP Nikki_Bear, ... glad you found us ... Pappy	Pythonpappy	8	375	Jan 23, 2013 by justadrunk
	'To Die for' Brownies (Preview) If there ever was a 'to die for' Brownie ... this is it ... trust me .... : Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Dessert Chocolate chips in the batter and a nutty caramel topping turn basic brownies into a dazzling dessert.( 201 Ratings)Member Reviews ( 7 ) 562 PREP TIME20 MinTOTAL TIME5 Hr 15 MinSER...	Pythonpappy	19	681	Jan 23, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) January 22 "As the chaotic world of the drinking alcoholic is replaced by one of stability in sobriety it becomes apparent that plans can be made to encourage positive living. For example: planning holidays, dental app...	Pythonpappy	0	206	Jan 22, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 01-22 (Preview) The miracle is this - the more we share, the more we have. --Leonard Nimoy Look around you at the happiest people you know. They are also the most generous and giving people. A generous spirit creates its own environment. In recovery we talk a lot about gratitude - and we have a lot to be grateful for. This...	Pythonpappy	4	284	Jan 22, 2013 by Mike B.
	Let there be Cake! (Preview) Am I the only one that starts thinking of food this time of day??? ... I don't care what kind, food is good ... well, better than looking for the bottle I misplaced, LOL ... the fact that I'd rather eat than drink now still amazes me ... here's a recipe that I ran across in my archives that still gets my intere...	Pythonpappy	3	371	Jan 22, 2013 by ChristineG
	I need all of you! (Preview) This message board has been a major bonus to my recovery. I have grown to love all of you, and you are just as much a part of my AA family as those I see here in my own AA community. This board stays alive and here for all of us in support through the posts and support and love we give to one another. What an ama...	justadrunk	18	591	Jan 22, 2013 by lady eli
	I want what I want when I want it... (Preview) I have no patience, I never have. For as long as I can remember my philosophy has been if something wasn't worth making happen right now then it wasn't worth waiting for. I find this character trait frustrating when it comes to my recovery. I want to be fixed now, not after years of torturous step work and...	Sober McHappy	14	580	Jan 22, 2013 by justadrunk
	Welcome rubyredz (Preview) Welcome to the board here rubyredz, ... we're glad you found us ... looking forward to you sharing your ESH ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	2	207	Jan 22, 2013 by Col
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