Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

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

Mike B. · Mike B.

January 18 "AA does not teach us how to handle our drinking; it teaches us how to handle our sobriety."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

January 21, 2013 Quote of the Week "If you stay on the train long enough,the scenery will change." Whenever I talk to a newcomer, I remember the insanity of early recovery. I used to talk in endless circles about my problems and about the people, places and things responsible...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

justadrunk · justadrunk

I have had a real awful go of the PMS stuff over the past year. This will be my 10th go at it in sobriety. Every month for this week, I am restless, irritable and discontented TO SAY THE LEAST, and I attribute it to something lacking in my program, or something lacking in THE program all together. I start...

pinkchip · pinkchip

For years and year I thought of my mom as being a thorn in my side and I have defined her as constantly critical and grating - Though at any given time I would always have told you I loved my mom despite these things. She would typically call me once a week and berate me telling me she worried about me when I did...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Love is a great beautifier. --Louisa May Alcott How do we feel when someone says, "I love you"? Do we feel a rush of warmth throughout our bodies? Do we walk a little taller? Do smiles come more easily to our lips? Words of love are inspirational. They bring out the best in us; perhaps they even...

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

Along with this wonderful daily reprieve from active alcoholism, I have been blessed with many amazing opportunities to inventory the crux of my problem i.e. myself and it seems like when I am paying attention I actually learn something. Over the last few weeks, I have realized that in my lifetim...

justadrunk · justadrunk

My husband and I went to our first potluck banquet last night, and there were husband & wife alanon/aa speakers. They were very good and it was interesting and moving for both of us. I noticed that the people who were there enjoying a bit to eat, were people really serious about recovery. No newc...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Staying in the Present Moment Often, one of our biggest questions is, "What's going to happen?" We may ask this about our relationships, our career, our recovery, and our life. It is easy to tangle ourselves up in worrisome thoughts. Worrying about what's going to happen blocks us from f...

Frodo · Frodo

"You do not have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body."~C.S. Lewis

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly QuoteGod has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I never may know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. - John Henry NewmanWeekly ThoughtCharles Plumb was a U.S. Navy jet pilot in Vietnam...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hey Tasha, ... After one of Dean's posts, I think I figured out how to get the cartoon to you that I wanted to share ... guess the whole board will have to see it !!! ... Here goes:

turninggrey · turninggrey

Update: Fell from rocks is September, busted the leg pretty bad, plates, screws, bone growth stimulators. After battling the Oxycodone thing I guess until late October, I limped through physical therapy--but the problem now is one of the breaks did not heal. The Doc's call it a non union and may requ...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There is nothing more potent than thought. Deed follows word and word follows thought. And where the thought is mighty and pure, the result is mighty and pure. --Gandhi Life responds not to what we wish or even to what we desire. Life responds to a made up mind. The moment that you definitely commit your...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I showed up at the animal shelter 'way up der in da nort woods'. The workers were out to lunch. The little hand written note hung half crooked by a piece of silver duck tape. I had to appreciate that I was in a land even more 'laid back' than my own slower moving little town of about 350 residents. The doo...

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	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	399	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	730	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	565	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	3862	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	430	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	438	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	420	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	631	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	583	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	360	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	1444	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	312	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	3937	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	806	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	552	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	590	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	642	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	810	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	294	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	417	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	567	Jan 23, 2013 by pinkchip
	Welcome AlcoHater (Preview) Welcome to MIP AlcoHater, ... glad to see you joined us ...	Pythonpappy	6	916	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	451	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	4210	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	518	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	692	Jan 23, 2013 by Rob84
	Welcome Nikki_Bear (Preview) Welcome to MIP Nikki_Bear, ... glad you found us ... Pappy	Pythonpappy	8	470	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	784	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	300	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	385	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	466	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	695	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	689	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	308	Jan 22, 2013 by Col
	Grapevine (Preview) January 18 "AA does not teach us how to handle our drinking; it teaches us how to handle our sobriety."	Mike B.	2	309	Jan 22, 2013 by Stepchild
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) January 21, 2013 Quote of the Week "If you stay on the train long enough,the scenery will change." Whenever I talk to a newcomer, I remember the insanity of early recovery. I used to talk in endless circles about my problems and about the people, places and things responsible...	Pythonpappy	1	396	Jan 22, 2013 by Stepchild
	How to determine if you're a "Real Alcoholic" (Preview)	StPeteDean	7	749	Jan 21, 2013 by lady eli
	lady stuff (Preview) I have had a real awful go of the PMS stuff over the past year. This will be my 10th go at it in sobriety. Every month for this week, I am restless, irritable and discontented TO SAY THE LEAST, and I attribute it to something lacking in my program, or something lacking in THE program all together. I start...	justadrunk	8	733	Jan 21, 2013 by justadrunk
	My mom (Preview) For years and year I thought of my mom as being a thorn in my side and I have defined her as constantly critical and grating - Though at any given time I would always have told you I loved my mom despite these things. She would typically call me once a week and berate me telling me she worried about me when I did...	pinkchip	6	590	Jan 21, 2013 by lady eli
	Today's Gift 01-21 (Preview) Love is a great beautifier. --Louisa May Alcott How do we feel when someone says, "I love you"? Do we feel a rush of warmth throughout our bodies? Do we walk a little taller? Do smiles come more easily to our lips? Words of love are inspirational. They bring out the best in us; perhaps they even...	Pythonpappy	1	284	Jan 21, 2013 by justadrunk
	A New Day in Recovery (Preview) Along with this wonderful daily reprieve from active alcoholism, I have been blessed with many amazing opportunities to inventory the crux of my problem i.e. myself and it seems like when I am paying attention I actually learn something. Over the last few weeks, I have realized that in my lifetim...	SolanoGypsy	11	474	Jan 21, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	First potluck (Preview) My husband and I went to our first potluck banquet last night, and there were husband & wife alanon/aa speakers. They were very good and it was interesting and moving for both of us. I noticed that the people who were there enjoying a bit to eat, were people really serious about recovery. No newc...	justadrunk	4	403	Jan 21, 2013 by vixen
	Today's Gift 10-20 (Preview) Staying in the Present Moment Often, one of our biggest questions is, "What's going to happen?" We may ask this about our relationships, our career, our recovery, and our life. It is easy to tangle ourselves up in worrisome thoughts. Worrying about what's going to happen blocks us from f...	Pythonpappy	0	325	Jan 20, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Thought (Preview) "You do not have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body."~C.S. Lewis	Frodo	2	365	Jan 20, 2013 by Picaposie
	Weekly (Preview) Weekly QuoteGod has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I never may know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. - John Henry NewmanWeekly ThoughtCharles Plumb was a U.S. Navy jet pilot in Vietnam...	Pythonpappy	1	330	Jan 20, 2013 by Picaposie
	How True! (Preview)	StPeteDean	6	536	Jan 20, 2013 by Ex-MA Hole
	P.M. wouldn't Allow This ... No option for it (Preview) Hey Tasha, ... After one of Dean's posts, I think I figured out how to get the cartoon to you that I wanted to share ... guess the whole board will have to see it !!! ... Here goes:	Pythonpappy	4	481	Jan 20, 2013 by Ex-MA Hole
	On the verge of being organized (Preview) Update: Fell from rocks is September, busted the leg pretty bad, plates, screws, bone growth stimulators. After battling the Oxycodone thing I guess until late October, I limped through physical therapy--but the problem now is one of the breaks did not heal. The Doc's call it a non union and may requ...	turninggrey	4	465	Jan 20, 2013 by turninggrey
	Today's Gift 01-19 (Preview) There is nothing more potent than thought. Deed follows word and word follows thought. And where the thought is mighty and pure, the result is mighty and pure. --Gandhi Life responds not to what we wish or even to what we desire. Life responds to a made up mind. The moment that you definitely commit your...	Pythonpappy	0	342	Jan 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	2 things (Preview) I showed up at the animal shelter 'way up der in da nort woods'. The workers were out to lunch. The little hand written note hung half crooked by a piece of silver duck tape. I had to appreciate that I was in a land even more 'laid back' than my own slower moving little town of about 350 residents. The doo...	justadrunk	3	392	Jan 19, 2013 by Stepchild
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