Alcoholics Anonymous

Ruhig · Ruhig

"Discipline of yourself is absolutely necessary before the power of God is given to you. When you see others manifesting the power of God, you probably have not seen the discipline that went before. They made themselves ready. All your life is a preparation for more good to be accomplished when...

Closer · Closer

I was on this site a while ago but erased my account. Im still sober, approaching 180 days (6 months), with the exception of a couple small slips and Im just wanting to return, offer support, read things, do the online AA stuff Finding things a LOT lot better now...

LinBabaAgo-go · LinBabaAgo-go

All of our steps were actually written by non-alcoholics in a way, step one was learned from Dr Silkworth, steps 3-9 by a Christian fundamentalist group, Bill learned from a guy named Roland Hazzard that a spiritual awakening was necessary to beat this thing, Roland learned that from a guy named Carl...

very very tired · very very tired

There is such relief going to a meeting, getting huge hugs, seeing smiles, listening to the messages. I know life is what happens between the Lord's Prayer (the prayer that ends most of the meetings I attend) and the Serenity Prayer (the prayer that begins most of the meetings I attend). And I am workin...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Home alone tonight. First time in 6 yrs. Could have drank all day, no one would have known. I spent the day visiting friends and family, did a little work, spent time with the animals. Talked to my sponsor on the phone for a couple hours, went to a meeting, read lots here. I don't want to get drunk toda...

Bluebell · Bluebell

Hi All, I am new to this network and computer language, hopefully I shall improve with time. Feeling quite isolated due to recent throat operations and under speech therapy to improve my voice. I find with this condition I'm living in my head. It's enforced silence and isolation. However with t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

And he well knows that his own life has been made richer, as an extra dividend of giving to another without any demand for a return. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 69 The concept of giving without strings was hard to understand when I first came into the program. I was suspicious when others wanted to help me. I thou...

kendra · kendra

Hi,Im Kendra and Im a Alcholic.....Today was my first day of my second time back in the rooms of A.A. I would start out by saying why I relapsed but we all know why anyone relapses WE JUST ARENT READY TO DOIT FOR OURSELVES AND PUT AS MUCH INTO IT AS WE PUT INTO GETTING DRUNK OR HIGH.......For me Im no differ...

Angell · Angell

Hello folks, I am new here and thought to take advantage of the online meetings on Tuesdays and Staurdays at 9pm EST listed on the main page of the forum. When I loggeed on at 9pm however, it took me to the chat room which listed the meetings at 8pm EST on Tuesday and Saturday. Since the room was empty (e...

deb365 · deb365

"You are doing your claiming as I have said, and soon you will see the result. You cannot do this long without it being seen in the material. You see others manifesting so easily, so readily demonstrating My power. But you have not seen the discipline that went before. Discipline is absolutel...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I spoke with sponsor in length yesterday about my husbands family avoiding me, and my avoiding them. First I hid in shame. Today, I'm not ashamed of having a disease anymore. Now I'm just pissed! They have yet to say a word to me! They pretend it's not there. I get thoughts like "I'll show you,...

gonee · gonee

Our Alanon family groups organised their annual food fair. We got to sample some of the best food from different countries. My wife and I had a great time with plenty of laughter and fellowship. It's great to see families of alcoholics simply having fun again. We can have fun and laughter again. It is po...

Col · Col

Hey all:) ive made it to day 10 of being sober!! No small task for me haha. Anyway, as I was leaving work today, one of my coworkers whom I've confided in about my recent battles with sobriety, asked me what I was to do with my night off. I replied with something like "ah I dunno, don't really have plans...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Our spiritual and emotional growth in A.A. does not depend so deeply upon success as it does upon our failures and setbacks. If you will bear this in mind, I think that your slip will have the effect of kicking you upstairs, instead of down, AS BILL SEES IT, p. 184 In keeping with the pain and adversity w...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

NO ONE understands THE DEBT CEILING DEBT CEILING A friend sent me this: it gave me a chuckle because it makes so much sense. Democrats don't understand THE DEBT CEILING Republicans don't understand THE DEBT CEILING Liberals don't understand THE DEBT CEILING Conservatives don't understand THE D...

very very tired · very very tired

...I have a ton of homework to get done for a degree I'm finally completing. And guess what? I don't have to schedule my homework around my drinking. I never could figure out why I couldn't get my homework done on previous attempts to finish this degree. Hmm... it couldn't possibly be the drink that was i...

lostwife · lostwife

My husband and I have been married for 10 years and has been sober for 2 years. Not really sure how much he is working his program but I know that he isn't past step 6 or 7 and in the past 3 or 4 months slowed down on all his meetings. I have been working my Alanon program very hard for the past 8 months. 7 m...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Forgiveness is a powerful tool. If you allow anger and other negative feelings to crowd out positive feelings, you might find yourself swallowed up by your own bitterness or sense of injustice. But if you can forgive someone who angered you, you might both learn from the situation. It's unrealistic...

Frodo · Frodo

The Universe is a patient teacher. What we fail to learn, we are doomed to repeat. Hurt may seem like the last thing we want, but it often a profound gift given to us, wrapped in a torn up, dirty, package. People change when hurt enough that they have to. Learn enough that they want to, receive enough that...

Col · Col

Hey all! I'm relatively new to this with 9 days sober(yeah!!) but I wanted to ask some advice on how to handle an ethical issue involving another aa member. I work with an older gentleman (term used loosely haha) who has been attending aa for years. We both live in the same town and both work in hospitalit...

leeu · leeu

Me, me, me, I, I, I Hugging self :) So grateful to more than one 12 step program. Live, online, in the books, telephone, semiphor, Morse code, hand jive-whatever and who ever has carried and continues to carry the message, I am grateful. It's been over 29 years, and 32 off dope, and I am bl...

justadrunk · justadrunk

During the first 60 days, I've experienced horror, delight, tears of joy, tears of sorrow. Sleepless nights, tantrums and calmness. Some days the air smells so sweet. Others It smells like goat poop. Literally. Some days I was crawling in it. Literally. I understand now about the head needi...

gonee · gonee

Our Monday night group started about 8 years ago and nobody is sure about the exact date it started. The members who started it are no more. The group has no name. It's not defined as an AA group. We use it rent free. Newcomers come in work the steps, get better and after a while they move on. I am the only one l...

flipper · flipper

Shaking my damn head........... As part of becoming sober one goal I have is to become more organized. So going through some boxes last of some ''stuff'' and guess what I find...........bottles that I forgot I had hid, and yes there were all empty. Just another sign that I am on the right path and ma...

flipper · flipper

OK so I am 2 days away from 3 weeks. So far so good no real urge to drink, which make me feel like I have it kicked this time. You known what I find harder is saying no to the cigerette. I quit smoking back on new years. Now with out drinking it want it more than ever, lesser of two evils?

Ruhig · Ruhig

This past month mike and I have been hitting a rough patch. I beat the hell out of him last night. Today I went to a meeting to learn how not to do that again. Today he packed half his sht and left. He may or may not return in three days. Now, I have prayed on this for the past few hours. And my sponsor thinks it's g...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Just checking in... Belly Button Birthday today (44). Spent most of it in bed so far. It`s been a long hard journey and you guys have helped.

justadrunk · justadrunk

I was a vocal major in college. I was trained to sing operatic type stuff mostly. The professors were always telling me to translate the words into English so I knew what I was singing about. That work was assigned in the hope that I would then be able to put emotion into it. Well, I would translate the w...

Ruhig · Ruhig

I take my anonymity seriously. My employers don't need to know, they just need to know I'm a good investment. My family doesn't ask or bring it up, they just let me know when they appreciate something I've done. My classmates don't need to know, they know I won't drink or attend "drinking" af...

Robby D · Robby D

I am a member of the AA Family and am going through some physical difficulties from a previous accident. My problem is how do you differentiate the difference between depending on prescribed medication and the need to have medication for pain?? Where does this fit in my life?? I am an Alcoholic!!

mandm · mandm

Hey everyone i'm on day 4 sober.. I know its not much but i'm feeling really good about it , the cravings are down to a minmal. I just wanted to make sure this is normal. I've actually never last this long and this time with some help I'm feeling confident about my recovery. day one and two I expericed, insa...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model.I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that's not the worst of it.My headlights are out of focus and it's especially hard to see things up close.My tract...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"How long have you been driving without a tail light?" asked the policeman after pulling over a motorist.The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a long, painful groan.He seemed so upset that the cop was moved to ease up on him a bit."Come on, now," he said, "...

gonee · gonee

Adult Child Characteristics: Alcoholic & Dysfunctional Families Codependent behaviours (listed by Janet Woititz), developed in response to alcoholism and dysfunction, that hamper success and the enjoyment of life Regardless of "how we got there", most adult children have in...

flipper · flipper

So I hit my three weeks! Celabrated with some sober go kart racing. Its amazing the fun one can actually have sober, who would have thought. No meetings for me, but all the readings here have helped me through. Thanks

justadrunk · justadrunk

I found a great sponsor yesterday. She listens, and gives me direction. She's a professor, and has been sober 11 yrs, probably about 10ish yrs old than me, and has the big book memorized I think. I am very very very grateful. She's taking me to a womans meeting tonight!!!!! I didn't even know there...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

SteveP · SteveP

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/05/23/bc-train-cp-drunk-alberta.html

Angell · Angell

I first found the program in 1978 and stayed sober for seven years, then went back out for seven years before returning. On May 10th of this year I celebrated 20 years of continued sobriety. The things I learned upon my initial arrival into this program were, I believe, crucial to me making it on the s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Condoms don't guarantee safe sex anymore. A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman's husband. Pass this safety information on to all your buddies! __________________

wendy · wendy

Hello everyone, my name is Wendy and Ive been sober for 7 days, I havent gone to a meeting yet, and dont think I will at the moment because Im really nervous and lack confidence. Im so glad Ive found this website. Best wishes to you all.

Patty5 · Patty5

Hi, I'm posting to say hello. I've only just realised that I may be a alcoholic. I've been drinking every day for the last few weeks and normally when I drink excessively like this I can stop pretty easily for a few days. But this time its very difficult. I am having some major withdrawal symptoms and I fee...

bizzaro me · bizzaro me

and I'm so psyched. l'm just shy of three sober months and I love it. I accomplished more in the last three months than I have in years. I love hitting meetings and meeting new insane people just like me. Thanks for keeping me sober you psychos! Nick

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The Light turned yellow The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

My sponsor is making me email her a list of five things I'm powerless over everyday. It sucks! Having to think about these things and write them out makes me feel like I have little to no power over almost everything I've always tried to control. There better be a method to her madness because I'm not seei...

ET2412 · ET2412

how do u deal with the normal struggles of life?? all i wanna do is drink im so so so stressed out

Ruhig · Ruhig

Today, I was unreasonably angry. My job is mindless work. And my ego got the better of me as I proclaimed in my mind that I am better at my job than any and all other cna's. Also, my brain hates me more this week than any other time. And I just wasn't up for going to a meeting with everyone fidgeting and coughin...

ET2412 · ET2412

how am i suppose to stay sober at my wedding wen my soon to be husband will be drunk. i really am getting to the point of me not showing up

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

One exercise that I practice is to try for a full inventory of my blessings... AS BILL SEES IT, p. 37 What did I have to be grateful for? I shut myself up and started listing the blessings for which I was in no way responsible, beginning with having been born of sound mind and body. I went through seventy...

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	So obvious im so blind (Preview) "Discipline of yourself is absolutely necessary before the power of God is given to you. When you see others manifesting the power of God, you probably have not seen the discipline that went before. They made themselves ready. All your life is a preparation for more good to be accomplished when...	Ruhig	13	659	May 29, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Returning. (Preview) I was on this site a while ago but erased my account. Im still sober, approaching 180 days (6 months), with the exception of a couple small slips and Im just wanting to return, offer support, read things, do the online AA stuff Finding things a LOT lot better now...	Closer	11	352	May 29, 2012 by Closer
	Step 2 (Preview) All of our steps were actually written by non-alcoholics in a way, step one was learned from Dr Silkworth, steps 3-9 by a Christian fundamentalist group, Bill learned from a guy named Roland Hazzard that a spiritual awakening was necessary to beat this thing, Roland learned that from a guy named Carl...	LinBabaAgo-go	13	530	May 29, 2012 by mikef
	Relief (Preview) There is such relief going to a meeting, getting huge hugs, seeing smiles, listening to the messages. I know life is what happens between the Lord's Prayer (the prayer that ends most of the meetings I attend) and the Serenity Prayer (the prayer that begins most of the meetings I attend). And I am workin...	very very tired	4	356	May 28, 2012 by SteveP
	I could be drunk. (Preview) Home alone tonight. First time in 6 yrs. Could have drank all day, no one would have known. I spent the day visiting friends and family, did a little work, spent time with the animals. Talked to my sponsor on the phone for a couple hours, went to a meeting, read lots here. I don't want to get drunk toda...	justadrunk	8	476	May 28, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Acceptance Acceptance (Preview) Hi All, I am new to this network and computer language, hopefully I shall improve with time. Feeling quite isolated due to recent throat operations and under speech therapy to improve my voice. I find with this condition I'm living in my head. It's enforced silence and isolation. However with t...	Bluebell	9	548	May 28, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Giving Without Strings & 24hrs a Day (Preview) And he well knows that his own life has been made richer, as an extra dividend of giving to another without any demand for a return. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 69 The concept of giving without strings was hard to understand when I first came into the program. I was suspicious when others wanted to help me. I thou...	Sobrietyspell	2	373	May 28, 2012 by kendra ladonna
	Starting Over kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) Hi,Im Kendra and Im a Alcholic.....Today was my first day of my second time back in the rooms of A.A. I would start out by saying why I relapsed but we all know why anyone relapses WE JUST ARENT READY TO DOIT FOR OURSELVES AND PUT AS MUCH INTO IT AS WE PUT INTO GETTING DRUNK OR HIGH.......For me Im no differ...	kendra	20	8074	May 28, 2012 by kendra ladonna
	Regarding the online meetings (Preview) Hello folks, I am new here and thought to take advantage of the online meetings on Tuesdays and Staurdays at 9pm EST listed on the main page of the forum. When I loggeed on at 9pm however, it took me to the chat room which listed the meetings at 8pm EST on Tuesday and Saturday. Since the room was empty (e...	Angell	6	311	May 28, 2012 by justadrunk
	God Calling - Claim More (Preview) "You are doing your claiming as I have said, and soon you will see the result. You cannot do this long without it being seen in the material. You see others manifesting so easily, so readily demonstrating My power. But you have not seen the discipline that went before. Discipline is absolutel...	deb365	5	423	May 27, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Hiding? Or just pissed? (Preview) I spoke with sponsor in length yesterday about my husbands family avoiding me, and my avoiding them. First I hid in shame. Today, I'm not ashamed of having a disease anymore. Now I'm just pissed! They have yet to say a word to me! They pretend it's not there. I get thoughts like "I'll show you,...	justadrunk	17	523	May 27, 2012 by pinkchip
	International food fair. (Preview) Our Alanon family groups organised their annual food fair. We got to sample some of the best food from different countries. My wife and I had a great time with plenty of laughter and fellowship. It's great to see families of alcoholics simply having fun again. We can have fun and laughter again. It is po...	gonee	4	292	May 27, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Triggers (Preview) Hey all:) ive made it to day 10 of being sober!! No small task for me haha. Anyway, as I was leaving work today, one of my coworkers whom I've confided in about my recent battles with sobriety, asked me what I was to do with my night off. I replied with something like "ah I dunno, don't really have plans...	Col	4	365	May 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Turning Negative to Positive & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Our spiritual and emotional growth in A.A. does not depend so deeply upon success as it does upon our failures and setbacks. If you will bear this in mind, I think that your slip will have the effect of kicking you upstairs, instead of down, AS BILL SEES IT, p. 184 In keeping with the pain and adversity w...	Sobrietyspell	2	1007	May 27, 2012 by Mr_David
	Sanitation News (Preview) NO ONE understands THE DEBT CEILING DEBT CEILING A friend sent me this: it gave me a chuckle because it makes so much sense. Democrats don't understand THE DEBT CEILING Republicans don't understand THE DEBT CEILING Liberals don't understand THE DEBT CEILING Conservatives don't understand THE D...	Pythonpappy	3	350	May 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Coolest thing this weekend... (Preview) ...I have a ton of homework to get done for a degree I'm finally completing. And guess what? I don't have to schedule my homework around my drinking. I never could figure out why I couldn't get my homework done on previous attempts to finish this degree. Hmm... it couldn't possibly be the drink that was i...	very very tired	9	392	May 26, 2012 by jj
	Wife of Sober Husband, seperated and scared (Preview) My husband and I have been married for 10 years and has been sober for 2 years. Not really sure how much he is working his program but I know that he isn't past step 6 or 7 and in the past 3 or 4 months slowed down on all his meetings. I have been working my Alanon program very hard for the past 8 months. 7 m...	lostwife	8	919	May 26, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Forgiveness (Preview) Forgiveness is a powerful tool. If you allow anger and other negative feelings to crowd out positive feelings, you might find yourself swallowed up by your own bitterness or sense of injustice. But if you can forgive someone who angered you, you might both learn from the situation. It's unrealistic...	Ruhig	6	399	May 26, 2012 by Ruhig
	Just a thought (Preview) The Universe is a patient teacher. What we fail to learn, we are doomed to repeat. Hurt may seem like the last thing we want, but it often a profound gift given to us, wrapped in a torn up, dirty, package. People change when hurt enough that they have to. Learn enough that they want to, receive enough that...	Frodo	4	274	May 26, 2012 by justadrunk
	How to handle someone who doesn't get "anonymous" (Preview) Hey all! I'm relatively new to this with 9 days sober(yeah!!) but I wanted to ask some advice on how to handle an ethical issue involving another aa member. I work with an older gentleman (term used loosely haha) who has been attending aa for years. We both live in the same town and both work in hospitalit...	Col	12	692	May 26, 2012 by leeu
	Self-centered Gratitude (Preview) Me, me, me, I, I, I Hugging self :) So grateful to more than one 12 step program. Live, online, in the books, telephone, semiphor, Morse code, hand jive-whatever and who ever has carried and continues to carry the message, I am grateful. It's been over 29 years, and 32 off dope, and I am bl...	leeu	6	717	May 26, 2012 by Toad
	2 months (Preview) During the first 60 days, I've experienced horror, delight, tears of joy, tears of sorrow. Sleepless nights, tantrums and calmness. Some days the air smells so sweet. Others It smells like goat poop. Literally. Some days I was crawling in it. Literally. I understand now about the head needi...	justadrunk	13	444	May 26, 2012 by kendra
	Nameless bunch of alcoholics! (Preview) Our Monday night group started about 8 years ago and nobody is sure about the exact date it started. The members who started it are no more. The group has no name. It's not defined as an AA group. We use it rent free. Newcomers come in work the steps, get better and after a while they move on. I am the only one l...	gonee	7	328	May 26, 2012 by StPeteDean
	SMDH (Preview) Shaking my damn head........... As part of becoming sober one goal I have is to become more organized. So going through some boxes last of some ''stuff'' and guess what I find...........bottles that I forgot I had hid, and yes there were all empty. Just another sign that I am on the right path and ma...	flipper	8	448	May 26, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Whos a smkoer??? (Preview) OK so I am 2 days away from 3 weeks. So far so good no real urge to drink, which make me feel like I have it kicked this time. You known what I find harder is saying no to the cigerette. I quit smoking back on new years. Now with out drinking it want it more than ever, lesser of two evils?	flipper	14	618	May 26, 2012 by Frodo
	Vent (Preview) This past month mike and I have been hitting a rough patch. I beat the hell out of him last night. Today I went to a meeting to learn how not to do that again. Today he packed half his sht and left. He may or may not return in three days. Now, I have prayed on this for the past few hours. And my sponsor thinks it's g...	Ruhig	16	597	May 26, 2012 by Ruhig
	Hello (Preview) Just checking in... Belly Button Birthday today (44). Spent most of it in bed so far. It`s been a long hard journey and you guys have helped.	FlyingSquirrel	9	427	May 25, 2012 by SoberSteve
	Shaky hands (Preview) I was a vocal major in college. I was trained to sing operatic type stuff mostly. The professors were always telling me to translate the words into English so I knew what I was singing about. That work was assigned in the hope that I would then be able to put emotion into it. Well, I would translate the w...	justadrunk	5	621	May 25, 2012 by justadrunk
	Anonymity? (Preview) I take my anonymity seriously. My employers don't need to know, they just need to know I'm a good investment. My family doesn't ask or bring it up, they just let me know when they appreciate something I've done. My classmates don't need to know, they know I won't drink or attend "drinking" af...	Ruhig	16	680	May 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	How do you Live with Physical pain and ailments without taking prescribed medication?? (Preview) I am a member of the AA Family and am going through some physical difficulties from a previous accident. My problem is how do you differentiate the difference between depending on prescribed medication and the need to have medication for pain?? Where does this fit in my life?? I am an Alcoholic!!	Robby D	14	521	May 25, 2012 by Jerry F
	Day 4 sober nightmares normal? (Preview) Hey everyone i'm on day 4 sober.. I know its not much but i'm feeling really good about it , the cravings are down to a minmal. I just wanted to make sure this is normal. I've actually never last this long and this time with some help I'm feeling confident about my recovery. day one and two I expericed, insa...	mandm	7	754	May 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	If My Body Were a Car! (Preview) If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model.I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that's not the worst of it.My headlights are out of focus and it's especially hard to see things up close.My tract...	Pythonpappy	1	401	May 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	The Tail Light! (Preview) "How long have you been driving without a tail light?" asked the policeman after pulling over a motorist.The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a long, painful groan.He seemed so upset that the cop was moved to ease up on him a bit."Come on, now," he said, "...	Pythonpappy	1	286	May 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Children of alcoholics (Preview) Adult Child Characteristics: Alcoholic & Dysfunctional Families Codependent behaviours (listed by Janet Woititz), developed in response to alcoholism and dysfunction, that hamper success and the enjoyment of life Regardless of "how we got there", most adult children have in...	gonee	7	418	May 24, 2012 by Ruhig
	3 weeks! (Preview) So I hit my three weeks! Celabrated with some sober go kart racing. Its amazing the fun one can actually have sober, who would have thought. No meetings for me, but all the readings here have helped me through. Thanks	flipper	8	389	May 24, 2012 by Frodo
	This isn't Goodbye (Preview) I found a great sponsor yesterday. She listens, and gives me direction. She's a professor, and has been sober 11 yrs, probably about 10ish yrs old than me, and has the big book memorized I think. I am very very very grateful. She's taking me to a womans meeting tonight!!!!! I didn't even know there...	justadrunk	11	477	May 24, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	As I Mature! (Preview)	Pythonpappy	2	304	May 24, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	We do not like to pronounce anyone an alcoholics... (Preview) http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/05/23/bc-train-cp-drunk-alberta.html	SteveP	1	316	May 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Times past in AA (Preview) I first found the program in 1978 and stayed sober for seven years, then went back out for seven years before returning. On May 10th of this year I celebrated 20 years of continued sobriety. The things I learned upon my initial arrival into this program were, I believe, crucial to me making it on the s...	Angell	3	478	May 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Same Sex Marriage? (Preview)	Pythonpappy	3	322	May 24, 2012 by mikef
	Warning About Condoms! (Preview) Condoms don't guarantee safe sex anymore. A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman's husband. Pass this safety information on to all your buddies! __________________	Pythonpappy	5	476	May 23, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	7 days! (Preview) Hello everyone, my name is Wendy and Ive been sober for 7 days, I havent gone to a meeting yet, and dont think I will at the moment because Im really nervous and lack confidence. Im so glad Ive found this website. Best wishes to you all.	wendy	9	305	May 23, 2012 by Mike B.
	New here (Preview) Hi, I'm posting to say hello. I've only just realised that I may be a alcoholic. I've been drinking every day for the last few weeks and normally when I drink excessively like this I can stop pretty easily for a few days. But this time its very difficult. I am having some major withdrawal symptoms and I fee...	Patty5	13	521	May 22, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Off to my meeting tonight. (Preview) and I'm so psyched. l'm just shy of three sober months and I love it. I accomplished more in the last three months than I have in years. I love hitting meetings and meeting new insane people just like me. Thanks for keeping me sober you psychos! Nick	bizzaro me	12	538	May 22, 2012 by wendy
	The Light Turned Yellow (Preview) The Light turned yellow The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she...	Pythonpappy	4	555	May 22, 2012 by Ruhig
	Five things I am powerless over... (Preview) My sponsor is making me email her a list of five things I'm powerless over everyday. It sucks! Having to think about these things and write them out makes me feel like I have little to no power over almost everything I've always tried to control. There better be a method to her madness because I'm not seei...	TipsyMcstagger	8	4925	May 22, 2012 by pinkchip
	today (Preview) how do u deal with the normal struggles of life?? all i wanna do is drink im so so so stressed out	ET2412	8	349	May 22, 2012 by Frodo
	Suprises (Preview) Today, I was unreasonably angry. My job is mindless work. And my ego got the better of me as I proclaimed in my mind that I am better at my job than any and all other cna's. Also, my brain hates me more this week than any other time. And I just wasn't up for going to a meeting with everyone fidgeting and coughin...	Ruhig	6	452	May 22, 2012 by Mr_David
	Wedding... (Preview) how am i suppose to stay sober at my wedding wen my soon to be husband will be drunk. i really am getting to the point of me not showing up	ET2412	7	419	May 22, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ A List of Blessings & 24hrs a Day (Preview) One exercise that I practice is to try for a full inventory of my blessings... AS BILL SEES IT, p. 37 What did I have to be grateful for? I shut myself up and started listing the blessings for which I was in no way responsible, beginning with having been born of sound mind and body. I went through seventy...	Sobrietyspell	1	711	May 22, 2012 by Mr_David
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