Alcoholics Anonymous

Stepchild · Stepchild

I went to a noon meeting today...See some friends I don't often see at my normal 8:00 am meeting and a newcomer there brought up the Serenity Prayer as a topic. It made for an interesting meeting...And was the first prayer I learned in rehab...As we weren't allowed to say the Lord's Prayer there as it wa...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Well, I sort of knew this was coming, but he rallied for a good month before dying last night at about 5 pm. He was truly a pillar of AA in this area and in the fellowship I belong to. He died with 34 years sober. A gay man who was in a committed relationship with his partner for 42 years. They raised childr...

maire rua · maire rua

Hi all, am not in a good space right now, a dear member of my group has died in a tragic accident. Can not get to a meeting until tomorrow and busied myself with housework for a while but am finding it tough.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/someone-who-cares/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_FR-_-07.13.12-_-SomeoneWhoCaresMovie&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=SomeoneWhoCaresMovie

Ruhig · Ruhig

...and, he turns off the tv. It's dark, only the light from outside comes in. The soft nearly undetectable sound of electricity, or prehaps the sound that my ears pretend to here in the nocturnal silence, hums in the background. Further still, in the background, I can hear the occasional whisper of...

Dabent · Dabent

I did a search on this and didn't come up with much except a thread or 2 from 2005 A few people have come to me to help them get a new group started. No God is their thing. what I want to know is what kind of fall out will there be, if any, for changing the steps to not have God, to try and limit people from talking a...

Mr_David · Mr_David

Today, I've been sober for 11 full years. It's been an awesome journey thus far. I'm not going to dwell too long on this accomplishment because it's still a one day at a time program. But what I can say is that my journey thus far has been truly amazing. This program wouldn't feel the same without your ongo...

stayhumble · stayhumble

I found this website that lists 400 slogans early in sobriety. Just wanted to share some and talk about our favorite. Take a look at the site and I've listed some below. 1) Easy does it. 2) First things first. 3) Live and let live. ...

Bunny76 · Bunny76

I'm finding an extra skip in my step these days! Eating better also! I love waking up in the mornings and listening to "Beautiful morning" by The Rascals! People have been also noticing a positive change at work, and my Fiancee is willing to be more supportive! Life is good!

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Counting our blessings We have passed from death into life. We know that a powerful life force flows through us and a new and beautiful serenity is ours. What we once despised, we now cherish. We cease to find the world of drugs attractive. This is a blessing and a miracle, for at one point we were among th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

For without some degree of humility, no alcoholic can stay sober at all. . . . Without it, they cannot live to much useful purpose, or, in adversity, be able to summon the faith that can meet any emergency. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 70 Why do I balk at the word "humility"? I am no...

Harobed · Harobed

Day 8, and boy is that spiritual connection coming back! The physical self is screaming out "thirsty" but I'll get over it, this too shall pass. I wanted to share a couple things this morning: 1) Thank you so much to all you hidden faces here at MIP. I can't begin to express how fortunate I f...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha All...most of you know the 9th step the wording and intent. I've had a long 3 decade relationship with it and with asking for the guidance from my HP on one especially. It is 38 years old and happened during the drinking years...my alcoholic girl friend's and mine. It happened in a foreign count...

Col · Col

Hey all:) I've heard varying opinions of how long one feels physical withdrawal symptoms after stopping drinking. I've read or been told that these can last anywhere from a week to a year. I've been sober for 51 days and although I feel a great improvement in my health, I occasionally experience stran...

Col · Col

Hey all..I'm having kinda a weird experience. I worked in a steakhouse for close to 6 years.. Haven't worked there in almost 2 years, though I made plenty of friends there, some of whom I'm still in close contact with. Well, the place (that's been around for 40yrs) closed its doors for good yesterday wi...

SeanTerri · SeanTerri

Great book suggestions that inspire recovery... Cracking Up: A Memoir By Grant Arboro The Rest of the Twelve Steps By Grant Arboro

justadrunk · justadrunk

When I walk into the room, I'm smiling. A big smile... a "glad you're here" smile. When the children sit down to the piano, I play for them before I we begin the lesson. I can only hope they will "want what I've got". When the children get frustrated, and sometimes even cry... I ca...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I dunno, but what I've been reading here the past few weeks, what I've been hearing around the rooms, what I've been hearing in the meetiings between the meetings and what I've been worrying about has prompted me to take action, take responsibility. I've just been to the solicitor's office to have my w...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A great turning point in our lives came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted, rather than as something we must have. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 75 Either the A A. way of life becomes one of joy or I return to the darkness and despair of alcoholism. Joy comes to me when my a...

Number5 · Number5

Hi, I am the daughter of alcoholics, one dead and one coming up on 30 years in recovery. I have dodged the bullet that is this disease. I have a large family, many of whom work in recovery. Currently we are facing a serious health crisis for one of my siblings. Another family member has responded to this cr...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Okay, ... ... ... I really hate to be out-done when it comes to 'funny' stories ... and see'n as how Angell got me good a couple days ago, I'm here to re-call one of the pranks I pulled back in the early 80's ... Okay, ... I was working as a 'service engineer' for an 'X-Ray Equipment' company ... we sold, inst...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Had a party for my brother yesterday. A whole fridge full of beer, and my first real temptation. It was kind of shocking and disappointing, because I actually thought to myself it would be okay to crack open and have just one beer. I don't even like beer - and I sure don't like just one! It was weird, and...

Closer · Closer

Ive been to over 30 meetings in the last 12 days or so... Im feeling a much warmer feeling than I have in years and Im seeing it so much clearer... Ive been in such a sick place for so long and I dont have anyone left besides a mother who is a bit sick herself (and I barely see her) Im 26 turning 27 in September...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We are the wire, God is the current. Our only power is to let the current pass through us. ~~Carlo Carretto God has given us free will. We can choose to travel our road with or without our Creator. We can make use of divine power or not. But we ought to understand that all the power we have comes from God. We...

hollyeve · hollyeve

How do I get into the online group meeting? I'm not sure if it's a tech issue or something else. Help? Thanks!

Harobed · Harobed

Recently I had to purchase a new pair of sunglasses, and of course wore them as soon as I left the store. Something to do with the polarized lenses that turned the sun glare off the cars behind me to blue. In my rearview mirror, it looked like I was getting pulled over. Freaked me out at first, then I reali...

Angell · Angell

I've hesitated posting this because I don't want this to come across like a contest - it is not one. But I know that when I first came to AA, getting up in the morning was overwhelming; getting a job was beyond comprehension, showing up was often more than I could pull off. For many of us, we've come along...

Ruhig · Ruhig

"The Oxford group literature defines the group as not being a religion, for it had "no hierarchy, no temples, no endowments, its workers no salaries, no plans but God's plan." Their chief aim was "A new world order for Christ, the King."[12] In fact one could not belong to...

Bunny76 · Bunny76

It has been an interesting five days for me! On the fourth of July, hanged out with family who were drinking, but did not succumb to the temptations of alcohol, wasn't easy, but prayed, and just went home early before everyone was popping open the crown royal.... Yesterday, went to a pool party that was...

John · John

Hi everyone, the reason many are not able to get into the chat room for meetings is limited to 2 reasons for the most part. #1. Need to update/download Java software from http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp so you computer is running the most current version. #2. When the chatroom is loadin...

odat · odat

I am the alcoholic in my family, sober over 10 years, through the steps. I am praying about this issue and not sure what to do. My mother is a manipulator, control freak, guilty, angry, dominating. Needles me to get me to react when I talk to her. A few days go by and she acts as though nothing happened and ca...

Angell · Angell

Yesterday, I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Biscuit, the Wonder Dog, and was in the checkout line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had, an elephant? So, since I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't h...

Renski · Renski

Hi everyone..so weird but happy to find this forum.Iam sitting on my boat as I type this. Iam no stranger to AA..I was 19 years old when i walked through the doors...I worked hard , attented meetings every day had great sponsers and did all the steps...was sober for 14 years!.::FF met ,married non AA man...

Candacehacare · Candacehacare

Hi, my name is Candace and I have no desire to drink today.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Check out this 3 min video clip ... for a grin at least!!!http://www.thelaughtermovie.com/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_MO-_-07.09.12-_-LVACmovie&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=LVACmovie-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 9th of July 2012 07:43:42 AM

barisax · barisax

I hit on this topic every time I end up speaking at a meeting or talking about steps 1-2-3, and the fact is, my memory of my first year of sobriety is a bit... well, weird. I have a very good memory of most of my life, all the way back to early childhood. I've kept it alive telling and retelling stories. My f...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear. . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76 When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This "evil and corroding thread" is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others' opinions; fe...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Back from vacation. For my 40th birthday my parents gave me and my partner a week at their condo at the beach in maryland. It was nice since that was my vacation spot every summer growing up. All and all - a great vacation and very glad to be a sober 40 with my life more on track as opposed to the hot mess I wa...

Col · Col

Hey guys:) just came back from a meeting and talk w my sponser. I feel great.. I'm enjoying meetings for the most part. Here's the thing.. I took some time off work just for a breather. It was much needed. The week was fine and I took the opportunity to go to new meetings.. On the right track I think. Funny th...

Gerrit · Gerrit

Hi there, I have been strugling with anger issues after I stoped destroying myself and my family with booze, any one else out there with same feelings? Please let me know, Regards Gerrit South Africa

Closer · Closer

All lit up in a new way!

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The Seventh Step is where we make the change in our attitude which permits us, with humility as our guide, to move out from ourselves toward others and toward God. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76 When I finally asked God to remove those things blocking me from Him and the sunlight of the Spir...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Abundantly Blessed Can't see the images? | Add Simpletruths@newsletter.simpletruths.com to your Address BookForward to a FriendWeekly VerseLet them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good th...

Bunny76 · Bunny76

Today is my first day on the path to sobriety! I'm scared but excited! It's time for a change in my life for the better! I pray the Lord will give me strength thru this, and I am looking forward to be healthier and most of all happier!

aabeliever · aabeliever

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Harobed · Harobed

I searched the threads for a topic and/or discussion I am currently wrestling with. I copied & pasted a post that was the closest to my situation. I could use some hard-hitting advice from y'all, please!Doll wrote: Wow! Biteme, again, someone I can relate to! Here's my ES&H; I allowed res...

Col · Col

Hey all:) part of the work I've been doing with my sponser is an intensive study of the BB..with essay questions, vocabulary questions, the whole bit. I feel like I'm back in college. Good practice I guess, as one of my goals is to attend graduate school, but I digress. We just covered the "basics&...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

THE BUZZARD If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top,the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner.The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet.Without space to run, as is its hab...

Ruhig · Ruhig

I got sober because I wanted to live my life, i wanted to be able to show up in life and accomplish things for myself. Why did you get sober?

Ruhig · Ruhig

Since I got sober, here are the things I have been able to show up for; my graduation (high school) college (even if I did screw up a bit) my mothers 50th birthday my brothers 30th birthday my sisters 18th birthday my sisters prom & graduation I got a job that allows me to rent my own place I go...

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	The Serenity Prayer (Preview) I went to a noon meeting today...See some friends I don't often see at my normal 8:00 am meeting and a newcomer there brought up the Serenity Prayer as a topic. It made for an interesting meeting...And was the first prayer I learned in rehab...As we weren't allowed to say the Lord's Prayer there as it wa...	Stepchild	18	3077	Jul 14, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Rip Tony D. My grandsponsor (Preview) Well, I sort of knew this was coming, but he rallied for a good month before dying last night at about 5 pm. He was truly a pillar of AA in this area and in the fellowship I belong to. He died with 34 years sober. A gay man who was in a committed relationship with his partner for 42 years. They raised childr...	pinkchip	6	580	Jul 13, 2012 by Stepchild
	Not in a good space right now (Preview) Hi all, am not in a good space right now, a dear member of my group has died in a tragic accident. Can not get to a meeting until tomorrow and busied myself with housework for a while but am finding it tough.	maire rua	9	509	Jul 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	Need a Tug on the Heart? (Preview) http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/someone-who-cares/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_FR-_-07.13.12-_-SomeoneWhoCaresMovie&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=SomeoneWhoCaresMovie	Pythonpappy	3	530	Jul 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	World on pause (Preview) ...and, he turns off the tv. It's dark, only the light from outside comes in. The soft nearly undetectable sound of electricity, or prehaps the sound that my ears pretend to here in the nocturnal silence, hums in the background. Further still, in the background, I can hear the occasional whisper of...	Ruhig	4	364	Jul 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	Atheist and Agnostic meeting (Preview) I did a search on this and didn't come up with much except a thread or 2 from 2005 A few people have come to me to help them get a new group started. No God is their thing. what I want to know is what kind of fall out will there be, if any, for changing the steps to not have God, to try and limit people from talking a...	Dabent	37	2008	Jul 13, 2012 by Dabent
	11th Year Anniversary (Preview) Today, I've been sober for 11 full years. It's been an awesome journey thus far. I'm not going to dwell too long on this accomplishment because it's still a one day at a time program. But what I can say is that my journey thus far has been truly amazing. This program wouldn't feel the same without your ongo...	Mr_David	23	473	Jul 13, 2012 by Closer
	SLOGAN TALK (Preview) I found this website that lists 400 slogans early in sobriety. Just wanted to share some and talk about our favorite. Take a look at the site and I've listed some below. 1) Easy does it. 2) First things first. 3) Live and let live. ...	stayhumble	4	2664	Jul 13, 2012 by Harobed
	One week sober so far so good! (Preview) I'm finding an extra skip in my step these days! Eating better also! I love waking up in the mornings and listening to "Beautiful morning" by The Rascals! People have been also noticing a positive change at work, and my Fiancee is willing to be more supportive! Life is good!	Bunny76	7	377	Jul 13, 2012 by Closer
	We Have Been Spared! - A Miracle and a Blessing! (Preview) Counting our blessings We have passed from death into life. We know that a powerful life force flows through us and a new and beautiful serenity is ours. What we once despised, we now cherish. We cease to find the world of drugs attractive. This is a blessing and a miracle, for at one point we were among th...	Pythonpappy	3	446	Jul 13, 2012 by Closer
	Daily Reflections ~ Giving Up Centre Stage & 24hrs a Day (Preview) For without some degree of humility, no alcoholic can stay sober at all. . . . Without it, they cannot live to much useful purpose, or, in adversity, be able to summon the faith that can meet any emergency. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 70 Why do I balk at the word "humility"? I am no...	Sobrietyspell	3	338	Jul 13, 2012 by Closer
	Living In The NOW (Preview) Day 8, and boy is that spiritual connection coming back! The physical self is screaming out "thirsty" but I'll get over it, this too shall pass. I wanted to share a couple things this morning: 1) Thank you so much to all you hidden faces here at MIP. I can't begin to express how fortunate I f...	Harobed	13	626	Jul 13, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	9th step progress (Preview) Aloha All...most of you know the 9th step the wording and intent. I've had a long 3 decade relationship with it and with asking for the guidance from my HP on one especially. It is 38 years old and happened during the drinking years...my alcoholic girl friend's and mine. It happened in a foreign count...	Jerry F	3	384	Jul 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	Question about early sobriety (Preview) Hey all:) I've heard varying opinions of how long one feels physical withdrawal symptoms after stopping drinking. I've read or been told that these can last anywhere from a week to a year. I've been sober for 51 days and although I feel a great improvement in my health, I occasionally experience stran...	Col	33	1449	Jul 13, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Memories (Preview) Hey all..I'm having kinda a weird experience. I worked in a steakhouse for close to 6 years.. Haven't worked there in almost 2 years, though I made plenty of friends there, some of whom I'm still in close contact with. Well, the place (that's been around for 40yrs) closed its doors for good yesterday wi...	Col	11	507	Jul 12, 2012 by Stepchild
	Inspirational recovery books Books memoir recovery literature twelve steps ebooks (Preview) Great book suggestions that inspire recovery... Cracking Up: A Memoir By Grant Arboro The Rest of the Twelve Steps By Grant Arboro	SeanTerri	11	8231	Jul 12, 2012 by Stepchild
	Some things have changed about the way I teach piano. (Preview) When I walk into the room, I'm smiling. A big smile... a "glad you're here" smile. When the children sit down to the piano, I play for them before I we begin the lesson. I can only hope they will "want what I've got". When the children get frustrated, and sometimes even cry... I ca...	justadrunk	5	421	Jul 12, 2012 by Harobed
	taking responsibility (Preview) I dunno, but what I've been reading here the past few weeks, what I've been hearing around the rooms, what I've been hearing in the meetiings between the meetings and what I've been worrying about has prompted me to take action, take responsibility. I've just been to the solicitor's office to have my w...	bikerbill	3	393	Jul 11, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ A Turning Point & 24hrs a Day (Preview) A great turning point in our lives came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted, rather than as something we must have. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 75 Either the A A. way of life becomes one of joy or I return to the darkness and despair of alcoholism. Joy comes to me when my a...	Sobrietyspell	2	394	Jul 12, 2012 by Mr_David
	Worried Aunt (Preview) Hi, I am the daughter of alcoholics, one dead and one coming up on 30 years in recovery. I have dodged the bullet that is this disease. I have a large family, many of whom work in recovery. Currently we are facing a serious health crisis for one of my siblings. Another family member has responded to this cr...	Number5	4	392	Jul 11, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Thinking of Angell :) (Preview) Okay, ... ... ... I really hate to be out-done when it comes to 'funny' stories ... and see'n as how Angell got me good a couple days ago, I'm here to re-call one of the pranks I pulled back in the early 80's ... Okay, ... I was working as a 'service engineer' for an 'X-Ray Equipment' company ... we sold, inst...	Pythonpappy	6	720	Jul 11, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Perspective (Preview) Had a party for my brother yesterday. A whole fridge full of beer, and my first real temptation. It was kind of shocking and disappointing, because I actually thought to myself it would be okay to crack open and have just one beer. I don't even like beer - and I sure don't like just one! It was weird, and...	justadrunk	14	431	Jul 11, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	I might be waking up... (Preview) Ive been to over 30 meetings in the last 12 days or so... Im feeling a much warmer feeling than I have in years and Im seeing it so much clearer... Ive been in such a sick place for so long and I dont have anyone left besides a mother who is a bit sick herself (and I barely see her) Im 26 turning 27 in September...	Closer	6	500	Jul 11, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	In God's Care (Preview) We are the wire, God is the current. Our only power is to let the current pass through us. ~~Carlo Carretto God has given us free will. We can choose to travel our road with or without our Creator. We can make use of divine power or not. But we ought to understand that all the power we have comes from God. We...	Pythonpappy	5	386	Jul 11, 2012 by Mike B.
	Online group meeting (Preview) How do I get into the online group meeting? I'm not sure if it's a tech issue or something else. Help? Thanks!	hollyeve	3	334	Jul 11, 2012 by Stepchild
	Blue lights on the road (Preview) Recently I had to purchase a new pair of sunglasses, and of course wore them as soon as I left the store. Something to do with the polarized lenses that turned the sun glare off the cars behind me to blue. In my rearview mirror, it looked like I was getting pulled over. Freaked me out at first, then I reali...	Harobed	5	420	Jul 11, 2012 by Mr_David
	Gifts in sobriety - to others (Preview) I've hesitated posting this because I don't want this to come across like a contest - it is not one. But I know that when I first came to AA, getting up in the morning was overwhelming; getting a job was beyond comprehension, showing up was often more than I could pull off. For many of us, we've come along...	Angell	15	491	Jul 11, 2012 by Mr_David
	Research on oxford group? (Preview) "The Oxford group literature defines the group as not being a religion, for it had "no hierarchy, no temples, no endowments, its workers no salaries, no plans but God's plan." Their chief aim was "A new world order for Christ, the King."[12] In fact one could not belong to...	Ruhig	7	981	Jul 11, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Five days sober!!!!! (Preview) It has been an interesting five days for me! On the fourth of July, hanged out with family who were drinking, but did not succumb to the temptations of alcohol, wasn't easy, but prayed, and just went home early before everyone was popping open the crown royal.... Yesterday, went to a pool party that was...	Bunny76	10	1123	Jul 11, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Getting into Chatroom (Problem Solving) (Preview) Hi everyone, the reason many are not able to get into the chat room for meetings is limited to 2 reasons for the most part. #1. Need to update/download Java software from http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp so you computer is running the most current version. #2. When the chatroom is loadin...	John	2	401	Jul 11, 2012 by Stepchild
	Detaching from non-alcoholic parents? (Preview) I am the alcoholic in my family, sober over 10 years, through the steps. I am praying about this issue and not sure what to do. My mother is a manipulator, control freak, guilty, angry, dominating. Needles me to get me to react when I talk to her. A few days go by and she acts as though nothing happened and ca...	odat	13	600	Jul 11, 2012 by odat
	Thinking of Pappy :) (Preview) Yesterday, I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Biscuit, the Wonder Dog, and was in the checkout line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had, an elephant? So, since I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't h...	Angell	6	411	Jul 10, 2012 by Mike B.
	Help! (Preview) Hi everyone..so weird but happy to find this forum.Iam sitting on my boat as I type this. Iam no stranger to AA..I was 19 years old when i walked through the doors...I worked hard , attented meetings every day had great sponsers and did all the steps...was sober for 14 years!.::FF met ,married non AA man...	Renski	10	467	Jul 10, 2012 by pinkchip
	Desire (Preview) Hi, my name is Candace and I have no desire to drink today.	Candacehacare	8	382	Jul 10, 2012 by gonee
	How 'Bout a Smile? (Preview) Check out this 3 min video clip ... for a grin at least!!!http://www.thelaughtermovie.com/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_MO-_-07.09.12-_-LVACmovie&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=LVACmovie-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 9th of July 2012 07:43:42 AM	Pythonpappy	2	545	Jul 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	Memories of Year One (Preview) I hit on this topic every time I end up speaking at a meeting or talking about steps 1-2-3, and the fact is, my memory of my first year of sobriety is a bit... well, weird. I have a very good memory of most of my life, all the way back to early childhood. I've kept it alive telling and retelling stories. My f...	barisax	4	388	Jul 10, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Daily Reflections ~ Identifying Fear & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear. . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76 When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This "evil and corroding thread" is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others' opinions; fe...	Sobrietyspell	3	311	Jul 9, 2012 by Stepchild
	Howdy all (Preview) Back from vacation. For my 40th birthday my parents gave me and my partner a week at their condo at the beach in maryland. It was nice since that was my vacation spot every summer growing up. All and all - a great vacation and very glad to be a sober 40 with my life more on track as opposed to the hot mess I wa...	pinkchip	8	538	Jul 9, 2012 by Rob84
	Slacking (Preview) Hey guys:) just came back from a meeting and talk w my sponser. I feel great.. I'm enjoying meetings for the most part. Here's the thing.. I took some time off work just for a breather. It was much needed. The week was fine and I took the opportunity to go to new meetings.. On the right track I think. Funny th...	Col	7	483	Jul 9, 2012 by LinBabaAgo-go
	Angry Alcoholics gonee a new member from South Africa (Preview) Hi there, I have been strugling with anger issues after I stoped destroying myself and my family with booze, any one else out there with same feelings? Please let me know, Regards Gerrit South Africa	Gerrit	13	489	Jul 9, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	20 meetings in less than a week! (Preview) All lit up in a new way!	Closer	11	455	Jul 9, 2012 by Stepchild
	Daily Reflections ~ An Ever-Growing Freedom & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The Seventh Step is where we make the change in our attitude which permits us, with humility as our guide, to move out from ourselves toward others and toward God. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76 When I finally asked God to remove those things blocking me from Him and the sunlight of the Spir...	Sobrietyspell	1	303	Jul 9, 2012 by Mr_David
	Abundant Blessings (Preview) Abundantly Blessed Can't see the images? \| Add Simpletruths@newsletter.simpletruths.com to your Address BookForward to a FriendWeekly VerseLet them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good th...	Pythonpappy	2	507	Jul 9, 2012 by Mr_David
	My First Day (Preview) Today is my first day on the path to sobriety! I'm scared but excited! It's time for a change in my life for the better! I pray the Lord will give me strength thru this, and I am looking forward to be healthier and most of all happier!	Bunny76	14	746	Jul 9, 2012 by Frodo
	new here just saying hello (Preview) _	aabeliever	11	367	Jul 8, 2012 by Stepchild
	Reviving an older thread/post: RE: AA Resentment (Preview) I searched the threads for a topic and/or discussion I am currently wrestling with. I copied & pasted a post that was the closest to my situation. I could use some hard-hitting advice from y'all, please!Doll wrote: Wow! Biteme, again, someone I can relate to! Here's my ES&H; I allowed res...	Harobed	8	1222	Jul 8, 2012 by Harobed
	A couple of other things I've noticed (Preview) Hey all:) part of the work I've been doing with my sponser is an intensive study of the BB..with essay questions, vocabulary questions, the whole bit. I feel like I'm back in college. Good practice I guess, as one of my goals is to attend graduate school, but I digress. We just covered the "basics&...	Col	4	401	Jul 8, 2012 by Harobed
	Look Up (Preview) THE BUZZARD If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top,the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner.The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet.Without space to run, as is its hab...	Pythonpappy	5	349	Jul 8, 2012 by gonee
	Why? (Preview) I got sober because I wanted to live my life, i wanted to be able to show up in life and accomplish things for myself. Why did you get sober?	Ruhig	18	635	Jul 8, 2012 by mattbox
	Opportunities (Preview) Since I got sober, here are the things I have been able to show up for; my graduation (high school) college (even if I did screw up a bit) my mothers 50th birthday my brothers 30th birthday my sisters 18th birthday my sisters prom & graduation I got a job that allows me to rent my own place I go...	Ruhig	8	539	Jul 8, 2012 by Mr_David
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