Alcoholics Anonymous

justadrunk · justadrunk

I've been sick in bed with my computer, my remote, my books and my bottle of advil by my side. I've gone through the sweats a few times, and they really reminded me of the sweats I had quite often through the night in my drinking life. I have the sore throat that feels like barbwire stapled to your uvula aft...

John · John

After two blood work-ups it appeared to my vet that Max might have something called Addison's Disease. It is created by a small gland next to the kidney that produces and regulates sodum and potassium. It stops working. When that happens, the body trys to compensate for what it is lacking by consum...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Battles we've won or lost Even the continuous recovery we're enjoying is no shield from traps we seem to set for ourselves. At times, we can find ourselves in the foolish game of continuing to fight battles we've won or lost. One losing battle is the attempt to win the approval of someone who has always d...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

God Bless Cowboys Cowboy: "Give me 3 packets of condoms, please." Cashier: "Do you need a paper bag with that, sir?"Cowboy: "Nah... She's purty good lookin'....."

justadrunk · justadrunk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qycqF1CWcXg Listen and read at the same time : ) What a blast - this has been. I think of the first days. The pain, the tears and crippling sobs that melded me to my pillow for hours. Slowly I lift my head from the pillow, and the sun begins to shine a new light. The...

turninggrey · turninggrey

So to make it short, My boss has a secretary who thinks she is "the boss". My job is very controlled by the government, and there are very strict rules and regulations about who my boss can actually be. That is done for a reason, and it is so my boss can understand the complex work environment...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A filthy rich Florida man decided that he wanted to throw a party and invited all of his buddies and neighbors. He also invited Leroy, the only Redneck in the neighborhood. He held the party around the pool in the backyard of his mansion. Leroy was having a good time drinking, dancing, eating sh...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Reflection for the Day Change is a part of the flow of life. Sometimes we're frustrated because change seems slow in coming. Sometimes, too, we're resistant to a change that seems to have been thrust upon us. We must remember that change, in and of itself, neither binds us nor frees us. Only our attitud...

Rebecca51 · Rebecca51

Hi. My name is Rebecca and I'm an alcoholic. I'm new to the board today. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on meditation tapes and/or books. I look forwarding to getting to know everyone and learning about all of your journeys.

flipper · flipper

So as my parents worked, and drank I was attended to by my grandmother, from age 5 to 14 she was my go to. We always spoke daily, up till past 7 years or so. She moved away, I had a family, and i had other priorities, kids and drinking, mainly being selfish. Haven't seen her in about 4 years but would still talk...

justadrunk · justadrunk

lFriday, March 1, 2013You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Letting Go of Anger In recovery, we often discuss anger objectively. Yes, we reason, it's an emotion we're all prone to experience. Yes, the goal in recovery is to be free of resentment and anger. Yes, it's okay to feel angry...

lady eli · lady eli

Please MIPS! Share with me your ESH on all of the things that God is doing FOR you, that you KNOW you could NEVER do for yourself? Thanks for all of your wonderful, thoughtful, helpful ESH always! Blessings! Love, Lady Eli

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

Can I just use gratitude for a day of life and not being drunk as a higher power? Thanx-AlcoHater

Col · Col

I was at a meeting last night ( my new home group). A couple of minutes into the meeting 2 members came in and sat directly behind me. Both of these people have a bit of sobriety and are well respected in the group. One of them reached out to me quite a bit when I initially became sober-offering me rides and an...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Thursday, February 28, 2013You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Letting Go of Denial We are slow to believe that which, if believed, would hurt our feelings. Ovid Most of us in recovery have engaged in denial from time to time. Some of us relied on this tool. We may have denied events o...

HJF454 · HJF454

The fact of the matter is I'm sober today, I didn't piss anyone off, my wife is still with me and I have a job, work the program, have God and a sponser. Too bad I can't master my fear with 60 days sober. Oh well at least I didn't drink today.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Mimi, ... ... ... glad you found us ... I hope someone responds to the 'tape' you're looking for, sounds interesting, I'd like to hear it ... so if you get a response, please post the name of the tape ... thanks Pappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Seeing the beauty We can see our Higher Power in so many beautiful things in this world: the reflection of light in the running brook, the spectrum of colors in the oil spot on the street, the stubbly grass peeking out of the snow like morning whiskers, hail popping like kernels of corn, the music of rain...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

I am having a hard (read:impossible) time of pulling off the "Fake it 'til you make it" routine. my mind and my life are so screwed up by constant frustrations that it just can't be done. Also, I can't find a new higher power, as I have rejected the standard model. Any suggestions? Thanx-Al...

nezyb · nezyb

It takes courage to have faith and let go of your fear. Courage to trust in God. Courage.... The BB talks about humbly relying on an infinite God rather than our finite selves. It says " The verdict of the ages is that faith means courage. All men of faith have courage. They trust their God...."...

John · John

A Unique Stability Where does A.A. get its direction?... These practical folk then read Tradition Two, and learn that the sole authority in A.A. is a loving God as He may express Himself in the group conscience. ... The elder statesman is the one who sees the wisdom of the group's decision, who holds no...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We don't need crutches. We are unique and wonderful people. We have weaknesses, yes, and we also have strengths beyond our imagining. Perhaps we needed a crutch at one time. We got used to it, and even though it was in our way and slowed us down, we were afraid to venture forth without it. Gradually, the c...

Mike B. · Mike B.

February 27 "Spiritual awakening ... begins with knowledge and acceptance of the truth about ourselves. "

Frodo · Frodo

I was told to get into the centre of the fellowship and not to hang at the edges. I was also told that when things get tough the ones at the edges fly off and the ones in the middle have more to hold on to. Well, my natural way of interacting with a group is to hang on the fringes and occasionally pop into the mid...

Tracey C · Tracey C

Sorry to annoy you all with this again. I' m just trying to wrap my head around it. Someone said to me they would rather work with someone the next day whose had 2-3 stubbies (beer to relax and be able to sleep) then with someone whose had a drug of some kind. Is there any real difference in the effects th...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I had to write this 'off-line' to insure continuity ... ... ... and many of my opinions and beliefs are similar to that of the author William P. Young ... (from whom I took the liberty to copy certain examples and phrases ...) Faith, is yours real or true? To make matters even more convoluted, somethin...

lady eli · lady eli

dear Miracles . Please gimmee some-o-your ESH, on Faith in God, during difficult times! I have the most wonderful faith in God...when life is smooth. But I have an immediate reflex, in sobriety, during upheaval and sad changes...that God has scooted away to Cleveland, ( He musta, cause how co...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned. --Harrison E. SalisburyThere are no perfect days. We have struggled hard against this truth. In our demanding ways, we haven't wanted life to be a process; we have wanted to reach a secure point of arrival. We hav...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

I'd like to read some comments on any spiritual feelings, visions, etc. I've heard many different stories of dreams, visions, voices from beyond, and so on at A.A.meetings. I've never had anything as such, but I'd like to read what others have to say. What did you see or hear? What did it feel like? Or an...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Col · Col

Dont make any big changes during the first year of sobriety. I've heard this advice many times. Now that I'm figuring out how to live life on a daily basis I'm thinking I can start thinking about the future. I have lots of ideas- some realistic, some rather far fetched. I've always wanted to work in the fi...

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

So, yesterday begins with my daughters father texting me, "Did you get that stuff for the baby or are you going to put her in something else?" He is referring to new shoes and a white diaper cover. She has white shoes. They're just not new and the ones I bought are one size too big. She is g...

RubyTues · RubyTues

Today marks 90 days for me. Thank you to all of you. These boards have been instrumental in my sobriety. I have found here eloquent words, telling it like it is, encouragement, support, tough love, humour, and incredible generosity of spirit. Thank you! Big hugs all around. I intend to keep coming bac...

Mike B. · Mike B.

February 26 "Long before I was a binge drinker, I was a binge thinker. I tended to think incessantly, as if this were an essential part of staying alive. My mind either had no 'off' switch, or, if it did, I had no idea where it was.&...

HJF454 · HJF454

Today I'm 60 days sober but who's counting. I almost forgot when I was at a meeting this morning. Called the sponser. Prayed today and tonite. The wife shared a lot today. All is well.

justadrunk · justadrunk

http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/p-15_Q&AonSpon.pdf

wagon · wagon

I wrote in a eariler post of dealing with my son problems, I used the program hard this last week and was able to turn it over to God. Feeling better today.... Thanks Wagon

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

February 25, 2013 Quote of the Week "The 'why' questions keep us in the problem." In recovery I have learned that the "why" questions always keep me in the problem. Questions like: "Why did that have to happen?" Or, "Why didn't/couldn't she do this?"...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Having hope makes every day easier, more gentle. From our first introduction to other men and women who have faced firsthand the illness of chemical dependency, we sense the spirit of hope in their words and in their faces. Some of us have had little or no hope for many years. It's no wonder we initially...

gonee · gonee

Nothing can be more spiritual than this statement in the 1st tradition of AA. I found it to be a natural substance of recovery. I have found over the years, that no matter how bad things are with me, the moment I encounter another suffering alcoholic face to face, my own needs disappear. I remember in my 1...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Second Thoughts After an intense discussion, we might rehash what we said and wish we'd said something else. Perhaps some brilliant remark occurs to us long after the conversation has ended. We can say only what comes to us at the time of the discussion. Our best preparation for any such discussion ho...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.A recent post reminded me of what it was like in those very early days of AA. The massive contrast between my lonely existence pre AA and the warm and friendly environment I found in the rooms is one of my strongest mem...

Gleek22 · Gleek22

So today is 30 days and I feel better this time around. I have made alot of mistakes in the beginning but I strive to move forward. Sorry I haven't been active on here I recently made a big move out of my parents house and my mom is still active in her addiction and I don't have internet at my new appartment.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

From: BRITISH HUMOR IS DIFFERENT These are classified ads which were actually placed in U.K. newspapers: FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.8 years old, Hateful little bastard. Bites!___________________________________________ FREE PUPPIES1/2 Cocker Spaniel , 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.___...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

An Unfolding Story Our lives are like a story told one day at a time. Some of our story has been revealed; much remains. Yet life is not like a book in which you can skip ahead; life unfolds one day at a time. Though it may be hard right now, let's not wish any of it away but live each day fully. We are the only one...

John · John

Above is pic of "Lilly Girl" - Mini Poodle 7 yrs old The one above her is my cat named "Bounce" - 9 yr old male I talked to vet this morning Max stayed there again last night. Says Max's sugar level dropping bcause of glucose level and its because his pancrisis is produci5ng too much insulin. Similar to a d...

HJF454 · HJF454

Last nite the non AH Co dep. spouse says she is sorry and she is so proud of me. Says she wants to get better. Me being being (uh hum) hard of hearing say what did you say. She replies again I want to get better. What a difference a day makes. The kicker is I was already over it and serene in my quiet place so it was...

RubyTues · RubyTues

One of my favourite old timers is celebrating thirty something years this week, and one of my other favourite old timers is celebrating thirty years next week. These are two individuals (one man, one woman) who I love to hear speak. They are inspiring, and real, and just wonderful to listen to. I mark...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The process of living, for each of us, is pretty similar. For every gain there is a setback. For every success, a failure. For every moment of joy, a time of sadness. For every hope realized, one is dashed. --Sue Atchley Ebaugh The balance of events in our lives is much like the balance of nature. The pend...

HJF454 · HJF454

Thank God work is done now at a meeting. Reading working with others page 98 hits home. Grateful to be sober. Justadrunk I think my wife did hit bottom this week. I'm still gonna give her space and not force conversation. If she wants to talk so be it ill be courteous and supportive. She is in good spirit...

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	3 days... (Preview) I've been sick in bed with my computer, my remote, my books and my bottle of advil by my side. I've gone through the sweats a few times, and they really reminded me of the sweats I had quite often through the night in my drinking life. I have the sore throat that feels like barbwire stapled to your uvula aft...	justadrunk	7	427	Mar 3, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Max Update... A Real Diagnosis (Preview) After two blood work-ups it appeared to my vet that Max might have something called Addison's Disease. It is created by a small gland next to the kidney that produces and regulates sodum and potassium. It stops working. When that happens, the body trys to compensate for what it is lacking by consum...	John	6	455	Mar 3, 2013 by ChristineG
	Today's Gift 03-02 (Preview) Battles we've won or lost Even the continuous recovery we're enjoying is no shield from traps we seem to set for ourselves. At times, we can find ourselves in the foolish game of continuing to fight battles we've won or lost. One losing battle is the attempt to win the approval of someone who has always d...	Pythonpappy	0	307	Mar 2, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	God Bless Cowboys (Preview) God Bless Cowboys *Cowboy:* *"Give me 3 packets of condoms, please."* *Cashier:* *"Do you need a paper bag with that, sir?"Cowboy:* "Nah... She's purty good lookin'....."**	Pythonpappy	9	576	Mar 2, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	2 tabs open (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qycqF1CWcXg Listen and read at the same time : ) What a blast - this has been. I think of the first days. The pain, the tears and crippling sobs that melded me to my pillow for hours. Slowly I lift my head from the pillow, and the sun begins to shine a new light. The...	justadrunk	4	423	Mar 2, 2013 by Rob84
	I am what I am..... (Preview) So to make it short, My boss has a secretary who thinks she is "the boss". My job is very controlled by the government, and there are very strict rules and regulations about who my boss can actually be. That is done for a reason, and it is so my boss can understand the complex work environment...	turninggrey	17	588	Mar 2, 2013 by turninggrey
	Rumor has it, StPeteDean threw a Party! (Preview) A filthy rich Florida man decided that he wanted to throw a party and invited all of his buddies and neighbors. He also invited Leroy, the only Redneck in the neighborhood. He held the party around the pool in the backyard of his mansion. Leroy was having a good time drinking, dancing, eating sh...	Pythonpappy	0	398	Mar 2, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 03-01 (Preview) Reflection for the Day Change is a part of the flow of life. Sometimes we're frustrated because change seems slow in coming. Sometimes, too, we're resistant to a change that seems to have been thrust upon us. We must remember that change, in and of itself, neither binds us nor frees us. Only our attitud...	Pythonpappy	0	271	Mar 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Meditation tapes (Preview) Hi. My name is Rebecca and I'm an alcoholic. I'm new to the board today. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on meditation tapes and/or books. I look forwarding to getting to know everyone and learning about all of your journeys.	Rebecca51	10	750	Mar 1, 2013 by Mike B.
	im torn (Preview) So as my parents worked, and drank I was attended to by my grandmother, from age 5 to 14 she was my go to. We always spoke daily, up till past 7 years or so. She moved away, I had a family, and i had other priorities, kids and drinking, mainly being selfish. Haven't seen her in about 4 years but would still talk...	flipper	10	602	Mar 1, 2013 by Rob84
	Thought for the day - Hazelden (Preview) lFriday, March 1, 2013You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Letting Go of Anger In recovery, we often discuss anger objectively. Yes, we reason, it's an emotion we're all prone to experience. Yes, the goal in recovery is to be free of resentment and anger. Yes, it's okay to feel angry...	justadrunk	2	4525	Mar 1, 2013 by justadrunk
	PLS!MIP! ESH! on Power! (Preview) Please MIPS! Share with me your ESH on all of the things that God is doing FOR you, that you KNOW you could NEVER do for yourself? Thanks for all of your wonderful, thoughtful, helpful ESH always! Blessings! Love, Lady Eli	lady eli	7	486	Mar 1, 2013 by justadrunk
	Crucial Question (Preview) Can I just use gratitude for a day of life and not being drunk as a higher power? Thanx-AlcoHater	AlcoHater	8	555	Mar 1, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	This REALLY bothered me (Preview) I was at a meeting last night ( my new home group). A couple of minutes into the meeting 2 members came in and sat directly behind me. Both of these people have a bit of sobriety and are well respected in the group. One of them reached out to me quite a bit when I initially became sober-offering me rides and an...	Col	28	733	Mar 1, 2013 by leeu
	Thought for the day - Letting Go of Denial (Preview) Thursday, February 28, 2013You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Letting Go of Denial We are slow to believe that which, if believed, would hurt our feelings. Ovid Most of us in recovery have engaged in denial from time to time. Some of us relied on this tool. We may have denied events o...	justadrunk	1	908	Feb 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Facts and fear (Preview) The fact of the matter is I'm sober today, I didn't piss anyone off, my wife is still with me and I have a job, work the program, have God and a sponser. Too bad I can't master my fear with 60 days sober. Oh well at least I didn't drink today.	HJF454	5	403	Feb 28, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Welcome Mimi32 (Preview) Welcome to MIP Mimi, ... ... ... glad you found us ... I hope someone responds to the 'tape' you're looking for, sounds interesting, I'd like to hear it ... so if you get a response, please post the name of the tape ... thanks Pappy	Pythonpappy	1	253	Feb 28, 2013 by RubyTues
	Today's Gift 02-28 (Preview) Seeing the beauty We can see our Higher Power in so many beautiful things in this world: the reflection of light in the running brook, the spectrum of colors in the oil spot on the street, the stubbly grass peeking out of the snow like morning whiskers, hail popping like kernels of corn, the music of rain...	Pythonpappy	1	244	Feb 28, 2013 by justadrunk
	Can't Fake It... (Preview) I am having a hard (read:impossible) time of pulling off the "Fake it 'til you make it" routine. my mind and my life are so screwed up by constant frustrations that it just can't be done. Also, I can't find a new higher power, as I have rejected the standard model. Any suggestions? Thanx-Al...	AlcoHater	18	600	Feb 28, 2013 by Rob84
	Of faith and fear and courage (Preview) It takes courage to have faith and let go of your fear. Courage to trust in God. Courage.... The BB talks about humbly relying on an infinite God rather than our finite selves. It says " The verdict of the ages is that faith means courage. All men of faith have courage. They trust their God...."...	nezyb	10	776	Feb 28, 2013 by RubyTues
	There is a Solution - A Unique Stability (Preview) A Unique Stability Where does A.A. get its direction?... These practical folk then read Tradition Two, and learn that the sole authority in A.A. is a loving God as He may express Himself in the group conscience. ... The elder statesman is the one who sees the wisdom of the group's decision, who holds no...	John	0	570	Feb 27, 2013 by John
	Today's Gift 02-27 (Preview) We don't need crutches. We are unique and wonderful people. We have weaknesses, yes, and we also have strengths beyond our imagining. Perhaps we needed a crutch at one time. We got used to it, and even though it was in our way and slowed us down, we were afraid to venture forth without it. Gradually, the c...	Pythonpappy	2	289	Feb 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) February 27 "Spiritual awakening ... begins with knowledge and acceptance of the truth about ourselves. "	Mike B.	1	251	Feb 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Pushing into the middle (Preview) I was told to get into the centre of the fellowship and not to hang at the edges. I was also told that when things get tough the ones at the edges fly off and the ones in the middle have more to hold on to. Well, my natural way of interacting with a group is to hang on the fringes and occasionally pop into the mid...	Frodo	7	598	Feb 27, 2013 by Frodo
	alcohol hangover vs drug hangover (Preview) Sorry to annoy you all with this again. I' m just trying to wrap my head around it. Someone said to me they would rather work with someone the next day whose had 2-3 stubbies (beer to relax and be able to sleep) then with someone whose had a drug of some kind. Is there any real difference in the effects th...	Tracey C	4	638	Feb 27, 2013 by Tracey C
	Lady Eli asked about Faith ... (Constant Faith) (Preview) I had to write this 'off-line' to insure continuity ... ... ... and many of my opinions and beliefs are similar to that of the author William P. Young ... (from whom I took the liberty to copy certain examples and phrases ...) Faith, is yours real or true? To make matters even more convoluted, somethin...	Pythonpappy	4	427	Feb 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	MIPS! PLS! ESH! Re: Faith during Difficult Times!? (Preview) dear Miracles . Please gimmee some-o-your ESH, on Faith in God, during difficult times! I have the most wonderful faith in God...when life is smooth. But I have an immediate reflex, in sobriety, during upheaval and sad changes...that God has scooted away to Cleveland, ( He musta, cause how co...	lady eli	13	713	Feb 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 02-26 (Preview) There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned. --Harrison E. SalisburyThere are no perfect days. We have struggled hard against this truth. In our demanding ways, we haven't wanted life to be a process; we have wanted to reach a secure point of arrival. We hav...	Pythonpappy	0	287	Feb 26, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	What is spirituality like? (Preview) I'd like to read some comments on any spiritual feelings, visions, etc. I've heard many different stories of dreams, visions, voices from beyond, and so on at A.A.meetings. I've never had anything as such, but I'd like to read what others have to say. What did you see or hear? What did it feel like? Or an...	AlcoHater	17	778	Feb 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	funny (Preview)	justadrunk	7	392	Feb 26, 2013 by Frodo
	Staying where my feet are (Preview) Dont make any big changes during the first year of sobriety. I've heard this advice many times. Now that I'm figuring out how to live life on a daily basis I'm thinking I can start thinking about the future. I have lots of ideas- some realistic, some rather far fetched. I've always wanted to work in the fi...	Col	11	704	Feb 26, 2013 by Frodo
	Another Great Sober Day and I passed the Human Test (Preview) So, yesterday begins with my daughters father texting me, "Did you get that stuff for the baby or are you going to put her in something else?" He is referring to new shoes and a white diaper cover. She has white shoes. They're just not new and the ones I bought are one size too big. She is g...	SolanoGypsy	4	454	Feb 26, 2013 by Frodo
	Thank you! (Preview) Today marks 90 days for me. Thank you to all of you. These boards have been instrumental in my sobriety. I have found here eloquent words, telling it like it is, encouragement, support, tough love, humour, and incredible generosity of spirit. Thank you! Big hugs all around. I intend to keep coming bac...	RubyTues	18	469	Feb 26, 2013 by Frodo
	Grapevine (Preview) February 26 "Long before I was a binge drinker, I was a binge thinker. I tended to think incessantly, as if this were an essential part of staying alive. My mind either had no 'off' switch, or, if it did, I had no idea where it was.&...	Mike B.	1	246	Feb 26, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	A good day (Preview) Today I'm 60 days sober but who's counting. I almost forgot when I was at a meeting this morning. Called the sponser. Prayed today and tonite. The wife shared a lot today. All is well.	HJF454	9	322	Feb 26, 2013 by Sports dude
	Questions and answers on Sponsorship (Preview) http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/p-15_Q&AonSpon.pdf	justadrunk	3	1838	Feb 26, 2013 by Rob84
	This to will pass (Preview) I wrote in a eariler post of dealing with my son problems, I used the program hard this last week and was able to turn it over to God. Feeling better today.... Thanks Wagon	wagon	4	407	Feb 26, 2013 by RubyTues
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) February 25, 2013 Quote of the Week "The 'why' questions keep us in the problem." In recovery I have learned that the "why" questions always keep me in the problem. Questions like: "Why did that have to happen?" Or, "Why didn't/couldn't she do this?"...	Pythonpappy	0	252	Feb 25, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 02-25 (Preview) Having hope makes every day easier, more gentle. From our first introduction to other men and women who have faced firsthand the illness of chemical dependency, we sense the spirit of hope in their words and in their faces. Some of us have had little or no hope for many years. It's no wonder we initially...	Pythonpappy	0	274	Feb 25, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Our Common Welfare. (Preview) Nothing can be more spiritual than this statement in the 1st tradition of AA. I found it to be a natural substance of recovery. I have found over the years, that no matter how bad things are with me, the moment I encounter another suffering alcoholic face to face, my own needs disappear. I remember in my 1...	gonee	5	449	Feb 26, 2013 by Sports dude
	Today's Gift 02-24 (Preview) Second Thoughts After an intense discussion, we might rehash what we said and wish we'd said something else. Perhaps some brilliant remark occurs to us long after the conversation has ended. We can say only what comes to us at the time of the discussion. Our best preparation for any such discussion ho...	Pythonpappy	3	288	Feb 25, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	NAVIGATING EARLY SOBRIETY WITH STEP 10. (Preview) 10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.A recent post reminded me of what it was like in those very early days of AA. The massive contrast between my lonely existence pre AA and the warm and friendly environment I found in the rooms is one of my strongest mem...	Fyne Spirit	10	783	Feb 25, 2013 by lady eli
	30 days (Preview) So today is 30 days and I feel better this time around. I have made alot of mistakes in the beginning but I strive to move forward. Sorry I haven't been active on here I recently made a big move out of my parents house and my mom is still active in her addiction and I don't have internet at my new appartment.	Gleek22	11	475	Feb 25, 2013 by lady eli
	Take a short 'Break' and enjoy a little 'British Humor' (Preview) From: BRITISH HUMOR IS DIFFERENT These are classified ads which were actually placed in U.K. newspapers: FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER.8 years old, Hateful little bastard. Bites!___________________________________________ FREE PUPPIES1/2 Cocker Spaniel , 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.___...	Pythonpappy	5	456	Feb 25, 2013 by lady eli
	Today's Gift 02-23 (Preview) An Unfolding Story Our lives are like a story told one day at a time. Some of our story has been revealed; much remains. Yet life is not like a book in which you can skip ahead; life unfolds one day at a time. Though it may be hard right now, let's not wish any of it away but live each day fully. We are the only one...	Pythonpappy	0	412	Feb 23, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Max Update ... & pics of my pets (Preview) Above is pic of "Lilly Girl" - Mini Poodle 7 yrs old The one above her is my cat named "Bounce" - 9 yr old male I talked to vet this morning Max stayed there again last night. Says Max's sugar level dropping bcause of glucose level and its because his pancrisis is produci5ng too much insulin. Similar to a d...	John	7	515	Feb 23, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today Im A Miracle (Preview) Last nite the non AH Co dep. spouse says she is sorry and she is so proud of me. Says she wants to get better. Me being being (uh hum) hard of hearing say what did you say. She replies again I want to get better. What a difference a day makes. The kicker is I was already over it and serene in my quiet place so it was...	HJF454	11	479	Feb 23, 2013 by Sports dude
	Birthday celebrations (Preview) One of my favourite old timers is celebrating thirty something years this week, and one of my other favourite old timers is celebrating thirty years next week. These are two individuals (one man, one woman) who I love to hear speak. They are inspiring, and real, and just wonderful to listen to. I mark...	RubyTues	5	1168	Feb 23, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Today's Gift 02-22 (Preview) The process of living, for each of us, is pretty similar. For every gain there is a setback. For every success, a failure. For every moment of joy, a time of sadness. For every hope realized, one is dashed. --Sue Atchley Ebaugh The balance of events in our lives is much like the balance of nature. The pend...	Pythonpappy	0	301	Feb 22, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	At a meeting (Preview) Thank God work is done now at a meeting. Reading working with others page 98 hits home. Grateful to be sober. Justadrunk I think my wife did hit bottom this week. I'm still gonna give her space and not force conversation. If she wants to talk so be it ill be courteous and supportive. She is in good spirit...	HJF454	4	337	Feb 22, 2013 by Sports dude
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