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Expectations > Acceptance = Alcoholism
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Expectations. It was always about expectations with me. I expected that life would be like an ABC After-School Special where the bully always got what they had coming to them and the underdog always won. False. Result? Resentment, Fear, Confusion, Sorrow, and Self-Pity. So there the stage was set...
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Peace like I've never felt before...
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I was having stomach pains and since my doctor was concerned that I might have an ulcer he sent me for this procedure where they stick a camera down your throat to see what's happening. They sedated me pretty heavily for it and I was pretty much completely in la la land. I woke up in the recovery room with a v...
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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
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I recently started using extra virgin coconut oil. I was reading about the benefits of it (organic, non hydrogenated). It is a medium chain fatty acid that actually lowers cholesterol and kills off candida (a yeast in the digestive tract which can turn into a mycelial funagl form under certain condi...
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Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned
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Oh boy am I learning this. I have received a proposed counter financial settlement from my soon to be ex wife. It's pretty severe, no, it's very severe. Due to circumstances that I won't go into here, she really does have me over a barrel. Let's just say that the settlement is effectively a fait accompli...
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The Umbrella of Faith (Part III)
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**Please note: I do not propose to endorse nor oppose any religious belief or religious value in my writings. Having researched and studied this subject of FAITH in somewhat depth, it is my belief based on this research that I could utilize any world religion to support and validate what I write. ...
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A spiritual break through...well kinda...
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I may have mentioned it before but I've been going through a phase (the last decade or so) of being vehemently anti-religion, anti-god and anti-pretty much anything to do with spirituality. I devoured atheist literature, joined atheist Facebook groups and took every opportunity to mock and belit...
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Memories, History and thoughts....
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Hi everyone, I'm not sure why I'm posting this, or if it will get me what I need in the end, but I have to share it and get it out of me. In 1999, ten years sober, I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting... I was sober, but a mess. Al-Anon helped restore me to sanity during this time. I also started Miracless In...
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Light Bulb moment
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I learned the art of glass blowing in 2000 and did that as a full time occupation until 2007 when my journey for recovery took me away from it. I returned home and to glass blowing this past summer. After having been away from it for almost 4 years I expected a learning curve again, much to my delight it se...
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Back to the action!
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Hey everyone. Been in woods hunting ,morning and night consistently since bow season in october 15, until this last saturday .Not going for late Bow season this year. This will be my last season of deer hunting after approx 35 years started at a young 30 years old.I took no shots this year ,had limited...
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I feel like I might drink today
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Actually, I felt that way yesterday and the day before too. Came very close but circumstances kept me from it. I don't want to drink, playing the movie over in my mind and visualizing the outcome depresses me, but I feel the pull.
Whenever I've failed before and drank I knew the minute I woke up in the mo...
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Funny pics to make you laugh...
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For those that need a laugh or some encouragment, I thought I would post this. Feel free to add your own funny pictures. have a good day, remember to laugh!
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Daily positives!
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This is different than the "random happy things" post I started, and the funny pictures post. It's a place where you can post anything positive that happened to you THE DAY you post. The idea is to notice that happy, funny, cool, beautiful, positive things that exist right now in our lives....
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What did you do today?
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When I am not drinking, I tend to get down and do nothing. I thought I would make this thread to list things I do each day. This might encourage me to do more. What I did today (Sunday, December 11th, 2011). 1. 2 loads of laundry (they are still drying) 2. Made bed 3. Cleaned litter box 4. Took our garbage and r...
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Boyfriend in AA
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I'm a little lost and confused about the situation I have recently got into. I have been with my boyfriend for two years and we were living together for a year. He has been an alcoholic since before we met, but I didn't know until we lived together. Now he is in AA meetings and a 12 step program. I tell him I'm...
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Daily Reflections ~ Thinking of Others & 24hrs a Day
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Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 20 Thinking of others has never come easily to me. Even when I try to work the A.A. program, Im prone to thinking, How do I feel today. Am I happy, joyous and fr...
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Daily Reflections ~ A Common Solution & 24hrs a Day
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The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 1...
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Why am I here?
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I am new here and very greatful today. What a day, I was nominated an elected grapevine rep for a group I have attended for about a year and a half. I WAS VERY EXITED. The next day I attended my normal meeting with my sponsor. As usual the meeting was inspired the men's groups usually are. A member was concer...
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Told my "bf" I joined here...
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His name is Mark. In the past when I have hung out with him and tried to stop drinking, he will agree not to buy alcohol when he comes over, and we do, etc. He considers me his girl friend- I consider him a friend I love very much, but not a boyfriend (even though, as a joke, he is listed as my husband on facebook...
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Just over 30 days
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How many times have I picked up a 30 day chip? Just about as many white chips and that has been many since 1996!! And the question is, "what's different this time?" Well, I know for sure the only reason I've ever come through the doors of AA has been for relief-to quit hurting. I never pursued re...
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60 Days today!
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SoberSteve
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Fitness Professional w/alcohol problems
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Hi everyone, First of all I am a hypocrite. I tell everyone else how to eat/ train/ be fit. 85% of the time I am sober but I keep having these binges. 2-3 days drunka at a time. Spending 3 weeks in the gym working it off. I have no where to go. Everyday now I wake up with the urge to drink. I must add I drank fro...
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meeting names
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Ok. Tired but too early for bed. Borderline bored. Here's a light trivial question: What is your favorite name for a group/meeting? In your area and/or elsewhere?
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Quiting drinking is hard
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Anyone else notice this?
I'm on day two :)
It's about my 3000th day two...but hey, it's 48 hours of feeling pretty good so I'll take it.
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Trouble entering the chat room?
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When I try to enter it says there is a startup error with java (in the white box). Help fixing this?
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Step Two 12 & 12
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Step Two "Came to believe a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." THE moment they read Step Two, most A.A. newcomers are confronted with the dilemma, sometimes a serious one. How often have we heard them cry out, "Look what you people have done to us! You have convi...
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Step Two - Step Work Board
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Hi Everyone, We are now on Step Two, on the Step Work Board. Please use the link below to join us there and participate in the Step Work discussion. We simply ask that you only respond in the 12 step group area you are aligned with, and you stay focused on the current step being addressed. You can ask que...
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12 stepping
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I'm not a sponsor virgin. After my getting my second 1yr coin, my sponsor said I was ready and two weeks later I was asked. I worked on steps with someone for about six months and she decided to go it with out a sister guide. I'm willing and believe what I've been told: that I'm fully capable of passing it...
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Daily Reflections ~ A Genuine Humility & 24hrs a Day
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. . . . we are actually to practice a genuine humility. This is to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 192 Experience has taught me that my alcoholic personality t...
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growing up
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so im 19 years old and im marrieddddd and i have a baby on the way!! im married to a marine and hes gone all the time!! idk how to handle a baby by myself i try and try not to drink but it is gettiing hard!! im happpy i have stayed sober for this long and not jeopordize my babys life. im just scared i guess
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New old guy
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Hi everyone, my name is Marc and I'm new to the forum and online AA. I've been sober since 86, and if I make it past midnight tonight that tradition will continue. I got sober in downtown DC at the Metropolis club, which was on top of a liquor store lol. I was a low bottom drunk amongst other things at the ripe...
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Happy Bellybutton Bday, Mike B!
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Wishing you a big, beautiful sober 24hrs, Brother! God bless you. I hope you're having fun, happy, joyous & free :) Recovery love & fellowship, Danielle x
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Birthday Month!
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Today is my belly button birthday... 53 years old... alive, vibrant, active.. kickin' ass in the rooms of recovery ... and this month I will celebrate 22 years clean, on Dec, 21st.God gave me a nice gift today... my girlfriend, who relapsed and almost died... was accepted into a treatment program thi...
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Daily Reflections ~ Carrying The Message & 24hrs a Day
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Now, what about the rest of the Twelfth Step? The wonderful energy it releases and the eager action by which it carries our message to the next suffering alcoholic and which finally translates the Twelve Steps into action upon all our affairs is the payoff, the magnificent reality, of Alcoholics Ano...
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We
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We. Ours. Us. Ourselves. A sponsor told me to read the chapter "How It Works" and count how many times those words appeared. I did, and then reported the number back. He asked me to re-read it and count the singular personal pronouns. I did, and reported back. The affect was profound (as well...
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More about the Big Book.
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I'd like to start a thread here about this book. I credit this book for saving my life...and I really enjoy Big Book Study meetings because I like to hear different views how people understand it. It is the manual for the 12 steps and it is beautifully written...Considering it was written by a bunch of dr...
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More Humor...
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Does anyone know where I can download the BB in audio format for free?
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I see where I can listen free but wonder if anyone has it in mp3 format. Its for an older friend that has bad eyesight, thanks
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The Umbrella of Faith
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The Umbrella of Faithby John F.IntroductionDuring the hard times, when everything seems to be off course, when life is taking us down the path of despair, when we are feeling trapped, and sadness, sorrow and fear seems to invade every area of our lives, what can we do to find the light of hope and healin...
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This really bothers me...
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I got a guy in my home group that I have known since I got there...Listened to him, watched him get his monthly chips, seemd very grateful for the program. I didn't see him for about 3 weeks and he came in a couple weeks ago and got his ninth month chip. So I'm talking to a couple friends after the meeting and s...
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I've been waiting for someone to upload this. Step 1 (12 steps and 12 traditions)
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The 12 Steps and 12 Traditions online (PDF) with index! http://12and12.net/pdfs.html I'll start loading 1 step a week for discussion. Step One "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable." WHO cares to admit complete defeat? Pr...
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What things did YOUR sponsor suggest you do?
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I love hearing sponsor suggestions, just curious on what your sponsor(s) have suggested. For me so far its- *Call him every night at 9pm *Read 12X12 and write how it pertains to me in each paragraph *Learn 3rd Step Prayer *Read How it works at every meeting *Stay after meetings to help cleanup/put awa...
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Drinkwel Multivitamins for Drinkers
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http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/multi-vitamins-for-drinkers-- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 6th of December 2011 08:00:41 AM
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New member :-)
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Hi all!
My name is Lou and I'm an alcoholic. I recently celebrated my 4th year and I have to say...IT'S A MIRACLE.
It's been quite a journey so far and would just like to say to anybody new in recovery, don't quit before the miracle happens. It will happen, we need to WORK for it, and sometimes it's hard go...
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Daily Reflections ~ Service & 24hrs a Day
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Life will take on a new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you. to have a host of friends this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. AL...
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What do you do with all your extra $ from not drinking?
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Its weird, before I seemed to be barely scraping by, now that Im sober I do better at work (sales commision) so Im making more and saving more. I know this can be dangerous but I buy essentials and am looking forward to having a great christmas with my family and buying lots of gifts. Do you have extra $ th...
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Hi
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Hi there, my name is Beth, from Stafford in the United Kingdom. I looked for the new members place to post, but am very upset and desperate right now, so am sorry if I missed it. At the moment I am drinking every day. It frightens me and my mental health is not good in the first place. I sleep all day, and even i...
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Irma Livoni - Kicked out of AA - Dec 7th, 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day)
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The first woman kicked out of AA This was passed along to me from a friend. Thought all of you might enjoy this bit of our history about one of the 'whys' we have traditions.Here is the story about Irma Livoni. Each year around this time I try to tell this true story about what happened not just on Dec. 7th,...
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Thank you.
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I am just grateful for my AA family. Thank you each and every one of you, whether you are newcomer or oldtimer. I thank God for you and I have you in my prayer: 1. That no harm should come to you. 2. That God heals you and gives you grace to overcome. 3. That your heart and mind be strengthened so you can give God...
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Happy Bellybutton Bday, Phil!!! MIP Longtimer :D
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I won't give away your age but I know there's a Beatles song in there somewhere! ;) I hope you're feeling happy, joyous & free today, Danielle x
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What's most important?
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As much as we are alike, in this fraternaty, we're all a little different too, especially in the way we learn and absorb information. With that said, so are our perceptions of what helped us most when first ariving at an AA meeting or the first few meetings. So, in your opinion, what was the most import...
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