Alcoholics Anonymous

Polly · Polly

There Is A Solution WE, OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem. We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, a...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Mark 4:39 And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a GREAT CALM. So anyway, at a time of great stress, I come across this. Now that is just what I needed from my HP! Tom -- Edited by turninggrey on Tuesday 19th of June 2012 07:13:33 PM

Closer · Closer

Some might call you a weirdo for being drug and alcohol free...Some might call you a weirdo for going out doing things...but think about it. I noticed some rather strange things today. "He cant seriously be going fishing, who is he?" "You want to go to school?, Who the hell are you?&q...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We often ask God for spiritual assets without recognizing the work we need to do to get them. To grow strong, we must learn to carry burdens; to gain patience, we must learn to handle stress; to follow God's will, we must become willing to let go. To be courageous, we must practice faith in the face of fear...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Our immediate temptation will be to ask for specific solutions to specific problems, and for the ability to help other people as we have already thought they should be helped. In that case, we are asking God to do it our way. ~~Bill W. As much as we say we want God's will to be done, we often find ourselve...

Jon V · Jon V

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Inspirational Quotes" ~~ June ______________________________________________

Angell · Angell

We all have our favorites I suspect and while it is difficult to narrow it down to one here goes: You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.

gonee · gonee

To all my friends, have a great week. I pray that the grace of God be upon you. That no harm should come to you. That no one may relapse. Thank you for being my friend. God bless.

justadrunk · justadrunk

My home group away from home group. Today's thought from Hazelden is: What is defeat?. . . Nothing but the first step to something better. --Wendell Phillips A man walks into a meeting. He says, "I surrender. I can't drink like other folks." We smile and welcome him. We know that feeling. A...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

You have two choices in life: You can stay single and be miserable, or get married and wish you were dead. __________________________________ At a cocktail party, one woman said toanother, 'Aren't you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?' 'Yes, I am. I married the wrong man.' ___________...

Polly · Polly

Some day's I spend a lot of hours alone but that is fine today as I am never alone as I was in my drinking days. I pull out all my AA tools and like posting on here I do my AA bit. I understand today that my feelings can at times get the better of me and always remember that I need to share and talk with others as it wa...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

This is a really good idea!!! What to take to bed with you Pretty neat idea. Never thought of it before. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your ca...

deb365 · deb365

"The world flies to Me when its difficulties are too great to be surmounted any other way, forgetting, or never realizing, that if those hearts sought Me, many of the difficulties would not arise. The circumstances, the life, the character would be so altered that those same difficulties wou...

lot_lizard25 · lot_lizard25

i'm traveling to costa rica and i was wondering if anyone knows of any good meetings in the san jose area or if anyone has any contacts??? thanks!!

gonee · gonee

Please reply below.

Ruhig · Ruhig

I got off work today at 2. I came home and.... Jumped on here. Someone sugeested a meeting today, so I found one. And Ill go, even though Im not looking forward to it. Why? Cause I have the apartment all to myself today tonight and tomorrow. To any other 21 year old out there, it would mean "freedom&qu...

Polly · Polly

Today my long lonley isolated days have left me, I have the friendship of all in AA that help me. A few years back someone told me,yep told me :} once I start thinking of others I will have moved on in my recovery. Thank goodness for me today is no longer always about me,myself and I. And I no longer isolate my...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

HOW TO INSTALL A SOUTHERN HOME SECURITY SYSTEM 1. Go to Goodwill and buy a pair of size 14 -16 men's work boots. 2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine. 3. Put four giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines. 4. Leave a note on your door that reads ...... Bubba, ...

Ruhig · Ruhig

"life is not an intellectual exercise." "the hardest 18 inches to connect is from your head to your heart." "god is not a think it's a feel" my biggest issue is my intellect (or my lack there of?). So, previously, my way of understanding these quotes was to thin...

justadrunk · justadrunk

For ALL the fathers who may read this, suffering and not - I wish you love today.

gonee · gonee

To all Father's, happy Father's day. We can be good fathers, now that we are sober. I am grateful that my children could enjoy 23 happy father's days. God appointed fathers to guide the family and instruct them. My drinking had all but destroyed that job. Now I meet at least once a week with my children, t...

justadrunk · justadrunk

"The poorest are not without a cent - but without a dream." - unknown What's your dream?

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We have found that God does not make too hard terms with those who seek Him. To us, the realm of spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive, never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all men. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 7 Open-mindedness to concepts of a Higher Power can ope...

lucky · lucky

im currently doing my first step first time ive ever done them throughly and honestly and im stuck on ummanageable i just need a few examples to get my mind rolling on them please help thanks

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Inspirational Quotes" ~~ June __________________________________________________ ____

justadrunk · justadrunk

I've accepted that I have the disease of alcoholism. What was harder for me to accept, was that it means I have a mental handicap. There is another layer to the acceptance of this disease for me. I must also accept that AA is the solution to arresting my disease - and that's a big chunk of the cookie to sw...

Col · Col

Hey guys:) sorry to dominate forum last couple of days..have a lot going on in my head and still trying to figure the aa thing out. So today I went to a meeting, and was feeling pretty good as it is 30 days sober for me. The meeting was mostly men, which is fine..I'm generally comfortable around men..have 3...

gonee · gonee

Just hi to all my MIP friends. Nothing to post really, just gratitude for sobriety and God's grace upon me. As the song says, I was once lost but now I am found. I will do something nice for somebody today and not be found out.

justadrunk · justadrunk

I have opened this thread/topic to be "corrected" after what I wrote in hatrabbit's post. I can FEEL it's not right - but I don't KNOW why exactly... would love some insight please.

justadrunk · justadrunk

My husband said that because of my back condition, I am causing him more work. He said I should get it "taken care of". For me that means surgery or steroid shots, and I'm not ready to play that game. I had to dig deep to remember that I am worth loving for who I am today. That I am good enough. ...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I got the kitty just before Nate committed suicide. I was 20. The first thing I did after coming out of shock was go to the pound to get him. The police said they had him in a special room. He was just as terrified looking as I felt. He laid next to me while I cried and cried. Truly my only solace. He watc...

Col · Col

I just hit 30 days sober..literally like 1minute ago haha. For some reason this 30 day mark has been a focal point for me this past month. Like now it's real. I, Colleen, me.. Have lived a month of my life completely sober. This hasn't happened for over 20 years. 3 days without the comfort and protection o...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

Kulula is a low-cost South-African airline that doesn't take itself too seriously. Have a read about their Customer Relations. WHAT A PITY KULULA DOESN'T FLY INTERNATIONALLY - WE SHOULD SUPPORT THEM IF ONLY FOR THEIR HUMOUR - SO TYPICALLY SOUTH AFRICAN.Kulula is an Airline with head office sit...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A man walks out to the street and catches a taxi just going by. He gets into the taxi, and the Cabbie says, 'Perfect timing. You're just like Frank.' Passenger: 'Who?' Cabbie: 'Frank Feldman...He's a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happe...

E-Man · E-Man

Alcoholic for 40 years, 2 re-habs, 10 years of sobriety in A.A. and then have been drunk for the last 20 years. 7 days sober today. De-toxed on my own and it wasn't (isn't) pretty. First day I can hold a glass without spilling. I know the drill, I know the Big Book, I know the Steps and Traditions. I just wond...

deb365 · deb365

"I am planning for you. Wonderful are My ways beyond your knowledge. Realize My bounty and My goodness more and more. The wonder of being led by Me! The beauty of a guided life! You are overcoming. You are counting all things but loss if you can win Me. And the promises to him who overcomes are t...

Col · Col

Ok, so I'm only 29 days sober today...haven't had any great spiritual awakenings to speak of, though I'm working on my relationship with God. I'm enjoying the little things I'm noticing being sober. For example, today I got a manicure. Not a big deal, I know. But the first manicure I've gotten where I d...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is a design for living that works in rough going. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 15 When I came to A.A., I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my ans...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

MURDER AT COSTCO Tired of constantly being broke and stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife, with himself as the beneficiary, and then arranging to have her killed. A 'friend of a friend' put him in touch with a nefa...

flipper · flipper

Thanks to your support I have 43 days sober today. Tonight, in a 100 % clear mind, I get to watch my daughter graduate preschool! We are both starting the next chapter of our life, smiling and happy. Thank you! -- Edited by flipper on Thursday 14th of June 2012 03:02:08 PM

Polly · Polly

Thank God for them all, and all of AA for not to have AA in my life I would die. I saw the light and wanted to live. I no longer wished to kill myself either with drink or by taking my own life. I wanted to live and be happy and free from the bondage of drink. I came to believe in a higher power and that he wanted mor...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I'm kind of scared lately. Someone mentioned to me that at some point this may happen. The song amazing grace keeps running through my head. The line in particular is - I once was blind, but now I see. It's like I've been granted sight after being blind for 10 years, and when I look in the mirror, my hair...

hatrabbit · hatrabbit

Hi All,I've never been great about attending meetings, working the steps, etc., but one way or another I've made it 20 years (well, tomorrow will be 20) sober. Though I haven't been the best AA participant I would like to go to a meeting and announce it publicly... do a little shameless bragging as well...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Sometimes when I'm singing, I am just doing so to get to the good part. But this morning, as I was singing the boring low tones of the chorus, I realized, that sometimes a wise person can get more from the low notes, than a fool could get singing the high ones. I was the fool thinking that the song would sou...

Seaweed · Seaweed

Just want to say "Hi" -- I am new to this and new to the online concept. But I know I need help. Thank you.

Ruhig · Ruhig

My sister is #1 on my graditude list. She is my biggest supporter in sobriety. And sometimes, her lack of knowledge and her concern teach me more than she knows. This week, she told me she's happy that we are still as close now as we were when we were using together. To her it means I really love her, and ca...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young Engineer fresh out of Texas A&M, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer said, "In the neighbourhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interview...

Fay · Fay

Hi, new member here. Having a rough time and need all the support I can get.

Col · Col

So I just got myself a Sponser. Well actually someone volunteered to be my Sponser. She seems really sweet and all, but I don't know her at all..pretty much a total stranger, just met her last night. So I call her today to "check in" and it was a pretty basic small talk conversation. It was a bit...

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	For the new members...There is a Solution. :} (Preview) There Is A Solution WE, OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem. We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented, a...	Polly	7	517	Jun 21, 2012 by justadrunk
	... And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm... (Preview) Mark 4:39 And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a GREAT CALM. So anyway, at a time of great stress, I come across this. Now that is just what I needed from my HP! Tom -- Edited by turninggrey on Tuesday 19th of June 2012 07:13:33 PM	turninggrey	7	427	Jun 21, 2012 by justadrunk
	An entire world, or a case of beer? (Preview) Some might call you a weirdo for being drug and alcohol free...Some might call you a weirdo for going out doing things...but think about it. I noticed some rather strange things today. "He cant seriously be going fishing, who is he?" "You want to go to school?, Who the hell are you?&q...	Closer	13	535	Jun 20, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Footwork (Preview) We often ask God for spiritual assets without recognizing the work we need to do to get them. To grow strong, we must learn to carry burdens; to gain patience, we must learn to handle stress; to follow God's will, we must become willing to let go. To be courageous, we must practice faith in the face of fear...	Pythonpappy	3	471	Jun 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	Message from Bill W. (Preview) Our immediate temptation will be to ask for specific solutions to specific problems, and for the ability to help other people as we have already thought they should be helped. In that case, we are asking God to do it our way. ~~Bill W. As much as we say we want God's will to be done, we often find ourselve...	Pythonpappy	6	601	Jun 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	My Road (Preview)	Jon V	19	594	Jun 20, 2012 by Jon V
	Are You just an Ordinary, Decent Egg? (Preview) "Inspirational Quotes" ~~ June ______________________________________________	Pythonpappy	4	299	Jun 19, 2012 by jj
	Favorite spiritual quotes (Preview) We all have our favorites I suspect and while it is difficult to narrow it down to one here goes: You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.	Angell	7	757	Jun 19, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Have a great week. (Preview) To all my friends, have a great week. I pray that the grace of God be upon you. That no harm should come to you. That no one may relapse. Thank you for being my friend. God bless.	gonee	4	501	Jun 19, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Thanks for being here. (Preview) My home group away from home group. Today's thought from Hazelden is: What is defeat?. . . Nothing but the first step to something better. --Wendell Phillips A man walks into a meeting. He says, "I surrender. I can't drink like other folks." We smile and welcome him. We know that feeling. A...	justadrunk	3	350	Jun 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Some Thoughts on Marriage (Preview) You have two choices in life: You can stay single and be miserable, or get married and wish you were dead. __________________________________ At a cocktail party, one woman said toanother, 'Aren't you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?' 'Yes, I am. I married the wrong man.' ___________...	Pythonpappy	7	359	Jun 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	To share our feeling is important to us.. (Preview) Some day's I spend a lot of hours alone but that is fine today as I am never alone as I was in my drinking days. I pull out all my AA tools and like posting on here I do my AA bit. I understand today that my feelings can at times get the better of me and always remember that I need to share and talk with others as it wa...	Polly	3	480	Jun 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	What to Take to Bed With You! (Preview) This is a really good idea!!! What to take to bed with you Pretty neat idea. Never thought of it before. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your ca...	Pythonpappy	5	330	Jun 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Seek Me Early (Preview) "The world flies to Me when its difficulties are too great to be surmounted any other way, forgetting, or never realizing, that if those hearts sought Me, many of the difficulties would not arise. The circumstances, the life, the character would be so altered that those same difficulties wou...	deb365	4	323	Jun 18, 2012 by deb365
	travel to costa rica (Preview) i'm traveling to costa rica and i was wondering if anyone knows of any good meetings in the san jose area or if anyone has any contacts??? thanks!!	lot_lizard25	3	305	Jun 18, 2012 by lot_lizard25
	Does anyone know what God has planned for us today? (Preview) Please reply below.	gonee	13	421	Jun 18, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Smart Feet (Preview) I got off work today at 2. I came home and.... Jumped on here. Someone sugeested a meeting today, so I found one. And Ill go, even though Im not looking forward to it. Why? Cause I have the apartment all to myself today tonight and tomorrow. To any other 21 year old out there, it would mean "freedom&qu...	Ruhig	35	1741	Jun 18, 2012 by justadrunk
	I am no longer alone. (Preview) Today my long lonley isolated days have left me, I have the friendship of all in AA that help me. A few years back someone told me,yep told me :} once I start thinking of others I will have moved on in my recovery. Thank goodness for me today is no longer always about me,myself and I. And I no longer isolate my...	Polly	5	741	Jun 18, 2012 by Polly
	How to Install a Southern 'Home Security System' (Preview) HOW TO INSTALL A SOUTHERN HOME SECURITY SYSTEM 1. Go to Goodwill and buy a pair of size 14 -16 men's work boots. 2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine. 3. Put four giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines. 4. Leave a note on your door that reads ...... Bubba, ...	Pythonpappy	4	338	Jun 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Whoo! Epiphany! (Preview) "life is not an intellectual exercise." "the hardest 18 inches to connect is from your head to your heart." "god is not a think it's a feel" my biggest issue is my intellect (or my lack there of?). So, previously, my way of understanding these quotes was to thin...	Ruhig	5	360	Jun 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Happiness and sobriety wishes for Fathers day! (Preview) For ALL the fathers who may read this, suffering and not - I wish you love today.	justadrunk	3	300	Jun 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Happy Father's day. (Preview) To all Father's, happy Father's day. We can be good fathers, now that we are sober. I am grateful that my children could enjoy 23 happy father's days. God appointed fathers to guide the family and instruct them. My drinking had all but destroyed that job. Now I meet at least once a week with my children, t...	gonee	3	460	Jun 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	The poorest (Preview) "The poorest are not without a cent - but without a dream." - unknown What's your dream?	justadrunk	10	428	Jun 17, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Daily Reflections ~ Open-Mindedness & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We have found that God does not make too hard terms with those who seek Him. To us, the realm of spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive, never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all men. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 7 Open-mindedness to concepts of a Higher Power can ope...	Sobrietyspell	3	471	Jun 17, 2012 by justadrunk
	need help and examples (Preview) im currently doing my first step first time ive ever done them throughly and honestly and im stuck on ummanageable i just need a few examples to get my mind rolling on them please help thanks	lucky	14	8295	Jun 17, 2012 by Closer
	Inspirational Quote (Preview) "Inspirational Quotes" ~~ June __________________________________________________ ____	Pythonpappy	3	3659	Jun 17, 2012 by Closer
	acceptance (Preview) I've accepted that I have the disease of alcoholism. What was harder for me to accept, was that it means I have a mental handicap. There is another layer to the acceptance of this disease for me. I must also accept that AA is the solution to arresting my disease - and that's a big chunk of the cookie to sw...	justadrunk	17	453	Jun 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	Some advice from the ladies? (Preview) Hey guys:) sorry to dominate forum last couple of days..have a lot going on in my head and still trying to figure the aa thing out. So today I went to a meeting, and was feeling pretty good as it is 30 days sober for me. The meeting was mostly men, which is fine..I'm generally comfortable around men..have 3...	Col	15	585	Jun 17, 2012 by Jerry F
	Just gratitude. (Preview) Just hi to all my MIP friends. Nothing to post really, just gratitude for sobriety and God's grace upon me. As the song says, I was once lost but now I am found. I will do something nice for somebody today and not be found out.	gonee	5	436	Jun 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	I stand corrected. (Preview) I have opened this thread/topic to be "corrected" after what I wrote in hatrabbit's post. I can FEEL it's not right - but I don't KNOW why exactly... would love some insight please.	justadrunk	9	427	Jun 17, 2012 by justadrunk
	100 pennies make a dollar (Preview) My husband said that because of my back condition, I am causing him more work. He said I should get it "taken care of". For me that means surgery or steroid shots, and I'm not ready to play that game. I had to dig deep to remember that I am worth loving for who I am today. That I am good enough. ...	justadrunk	4	684	Jun 17, 2012 by Polly
	Mr Fluffy (Preview) I got the kitty just before Nate committed suicide. I was 20. The first thing I did after coming out of shock was go to the pound to get him. The police said they had him in a special room. He was just as terrified looking as I felt. He laid next to me while I cried and cried. Truly my only solace. He watc...	justadrunk	6	403	Jun 16, 2012 by Polly
	30 day:)!!?? (Preview) I just hit 30 days sober..literally like 1minute ago haha. For some reason this 30 day mark has been a focal point for me this past month. Like now it's real. I, Colleen, me.. Have lived a month of my life completely sober. This hasn't happened for over 20 years. 3 days without the comfort and protection o...	Col	7	458	Jun 16, 2012 by Polly
	A GOOD LAUGH FROM GONEE LAND (Preview) Kulula is a low-cost South-African airline that doesn't take itself too seriously. Have a read about their Customer Relations. WHAT A PITY KULULA DOESN'T FLY INTERNATIONALLY - WE SHOULD SUPPORT THEM IF ONLY FOR THEIR HUMOUR - SO TYPICALLY SOUTH AFRICAN.Kulula is an Airline with head office sit...	Fyne Spirit	5	379	Jun 16, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	The Taxi Ride (Preview) A man walks out to the street and catches a taxi just going by. He gets into the taxi, and the Cabbie says, 'Perfect timing. You're just like Frank.' Passenger: 'Who?' Cabbie: 'Frank Feldman...He's a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happe...	Pythonpappy	4	395	Jun 16, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	"Made a Decision" and yet........ (Preview) Alcoholic for 40 years, 2 re-habs, 10 years of sobriety in A.A. and then have been drunk for the last 20 years. 7 days sober today. De-toxed on my own and it wasn't (isn't) pretty. First day I can hold a glass without spilling. I know the drill, I know the Big Book, I know the Steps and Traditions. I just wond...	E-Man	11	540	Jun 16, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	God Calling - Glory, Glory Dawneth (Preview) "I am planning for you. Wonderful are My ways beyond your knowledge. Realize My bounty and My goodness more and more. The wonder of being led by Me! The beauty of a guided life! You are overcoming. You are counting all things but loss if you can win Me. And the promises to him who overcomes are t...	deb365	2	277	Jun 16, 2012 by justadrunk
	Its the little things.... (Preview) Ok, so I'm only 29 days sober today...haven't had any great spiritual awakenings to speak of, though I'm working on my relationship with God. I'm enjoying the little things I'm noticing being sober. For example, today I got a manicure. Not a big deal, I know. But the first manicure I've gotten where I d...	Col	5	350	Jun 15, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Daily Reflections ~ When The Going Gets Rough & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is a design for living that works in rough going. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 15 When I came to A.A., I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my ans...	Sobrietyspell	1	254	Jun 15, 2012 by Mr_David
	A Murder at Costco (Preview) MURDER AT COSTCO Tired of constantly being broke and stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife, with himself as the beneficiary, and then arranging to have her killed. A 'friend of a friend' put him in touch with a nefa...	Pythonpappy	1	718	Jun 15, 2012 by Mr_David
	Thanks! (Preview) Thanks to your support I have 43 days sober today. Tonight, in a 100 % clear mind, I get to watch my daughter graduate preschool! We are both starting the next chapter of our life, smiling and happy. Thank you! -- Edited by flipper on Thursday 14th of June 2012 03:02:08 PM	flipper	6	332	Jun 15, 2012 by Mr_David
	Traditions. (Preview) Thank God for them all, and all of AA for not to have AA in my life I would die. I saw the light and wanted to live. I no longer wished to kill myself either with drink or by taking my own life. I wanted to live and be happy and free from the bondage of drink. I came to believe in a higher power and that he wanted mor...	Polly	5	363	Jun 15, 2012 by Mr_David
	amazing grace (Preview) I'm kind of scared lately. Someone mentioned to me that at some point this may happen. The song amazing grace keeps running through my head. The line in particular is - I once was blind, but now I see. It's like I've been granted sight after being blind for 10 years, and when I look in the mirror, my hair...	justadrunk	12	572	Jun 15, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	"Birthday" question (Preview) Hi All,I've never been great about attending meetings, working the steps, etc., but one way or another I've made it 20 years (well, tomorrow will be 20) sober. Though I haven't been the best AA participant I would like to go to a meeting and announce it publicly... do a little shameless bragging as well...	hatrabbit	12	629	Jun 15, 2012 by Wolfie55
	Singing a new tune. (Preview) Sometimes when I'm singing, I am just doing so to get to the good part. But this morning, as I was singing the boring low tones of the chorus, I realized, that sometimes a wise person can get more from the low notes, than a fool could get singing the high ones. I was the fool thinking that the song would sou...	justadrunk	10	584	Jun 14, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Just want to say "Hi" (Preview) Just want to say "Hi" -- I am new to this and new to the online concept. But I know I need help. Thank you.	Seaweed	9	366	Jun 14, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Graditude (Preview) My sister is #1 on my graditude list. She is my biggest supporter in sobriety. And sometimes, her lack of knowledge and her concern teach me more than she knows. This week, she told me she's happy that we are still as close now as we were when we were using together. To her it means I really love her, and ca...	Ruhig	5	410	Jun 14, 2012 by Mike B.
	Lol (Preview) Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young Engineer fresh out of Texas A&M, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer said, "In the neighbourhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interview...	Ruhig	7	370	Jun 14, 2012 by justadrunk
	Newbie (Preview) Hi, new member here. Having a rough time and need all the support I can get.	Fay	13	611	Jun 14, 2012 by Mr_David
	Another silly question (Preview) So I just got myself a Sponser. Well actually someone volunteered to be my Sponser. She seems really sweet and all, but I don't know her at all..pretty much a total stranger, just met her last night. So I call her today to "check in" and it was a pretty basic small talk conversation. It was a bit...	Col	6	426	Jun 13, 2012 by pinkchip
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