Alcoholics Anonymous

Cindyloo · Cindyloo

I'm just going to get straight into my thought. I am a "newcomer", almost 60days sober. I love AA. I have met some wonderful people! We are indeed a very unique group of people. We all have interesting and sometimes helpful opinions. Sadly, opinions do not save lives, they can ac...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I went to a meeting I used to go to more frequently as a newcomer and one of my old timer friends remarked how nice it was to see the changes in me. More specifically, he stated that it sounded like I got everything I wanted. I got a better job, a loving partner, I finished the schooling I needed, am about to...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

As life is action and passion, it is required of man that he should share the action and passion of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived. --Oliver Wendell HolmesAmerica's greatest killer is. . . What? Car wreaks? Heart attacks? Cancer? Alcoholism? How about suffocation by a sense of inf...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Here's a short 3 min. inspirational movie clip ... enjoy! http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/richest-man-in-town-v/?cm_mmc=ExactTarget-_-FR-_-11.09.12-_-RMITmovie&j=25835&e=rgpapaw@gmail.com&l=3516_HTML&u=1135466&mid=7001668&jb=40

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Inner Peace: This is so trueIf you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can understand when your loved ones a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I know this is a repeat, but it seems like a good time of year to re-post it ... Summary of LifeGREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats..2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let herbrush your hair.3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her b...

Neophyte · Neophyte

There was a game my friends and I used to play "have you ever" and you sit in a circle and go around each person asks "have you ever...[names something they've done]" I've been exploring meetings lately in my area and there was a candle lit meeting that played this game during th...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Okay, Pappy has a problem and if Im not careful, itll become a resentment I woke up today and found that I was given an extra hour of time this requires me to go and change all the freakin clocks in my house after which Ill spend the next two weeks coming across clocks, watches, radios, etc. that all need t...

learning · learning

Tonight was the ending of a life very dear to me. I came here approx. 10 yrs. ago looking for answers. What to do about AH? How to help the compulsion to stop drinking. Through this site and out of the mouths of those who struggle with this disease, I gained understanding, insight, coping skills...

jj · jj

page 84 big book 4th edition, Take personal inventory, continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. this is our entrance to the world of the Spirit. When we catch our mistakes, we at once ask God to remove our shortcomings. we then turn our thoughts towards someone we ca...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Isn't it great life is open-ended! --Brigitte FraseElizabeth Lawton, known as "Grandma Layton," is an American artist who never drew a picture until she was 68 years old. She spent all the years before that time trying to cope with depression. She had gone through therapy, medications,...

Imagine · Imagine

Trying to head for my first dry 24 hours in years.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Periodically, the topic of 'resentment' sneaks in to our discussions ... I felt it might be of benefit to describe just how we each handle situations that come up that can easily lead to resentment if we do not handle them properly ... it seems to me that in early sobriety, ...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Fearful as reality is, it is less fearful than evasions of reality. --Caitlin Thomas We've become much less fearful of reality since we've come to know the principles of this program. Just about anything could have made us fearful in past years. No doubt practicing our addictions gave us a false cour...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. B...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Wishing you both a beautiful sober day enjoying yourself & your life :D God bless you! Recovery love & fellowship, Danielle x

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

It is a long baptism into the seas of humankind, my daughter. Better immersion than to live untouched. --Tillie OlsenWe have each had days when we preferred hiding under the covers, avoiding life at all costs. And in times gone by, we did just that, sometimes too frequently. What we didn't always know...

Neophyte · Neophyte

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSq1ROqgTsc&feature=youtube_gdata_player -- Edited by Rob84 on Tuesday 6th of November 2012 05:23:32 PM

Chaya · Chaya

I used to believe that I was a very sad person. I don't think so anymore...I think I'm a very scared person. I have found myself caught up in the fear several times today. It just about paralyzes me. I realize that I shake when I cry because it's not sad crying but straight up crying out of fear. I heard somet...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

DONT QUIT When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road youre trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low, and debts are high, And you want to smile, but have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but dont you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As ever...

lostsoul1973 · lostsoul1973

Well I am new here so this is my first post. What brought me here is that my drinking is starting to make me feel guilty. I thought I could moderate it, drink only a couple but I find that when I am very depressed, that is my optimal drinking time, and I usually binge drink. I need help but have been in denial. ...

justadrunk · justadrunk

: )

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Great Quotes from Great Leaders"The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time."Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)"Life is a series of experiences, each of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Our hungers lead us to what will satisfyHunger serves us well. Physical hunger prompts us to eat the food we need to promote and maintain health. Emotional hunger sends us in search of companionship, intimacy, and love. Our hunger for achievement fuels our contribution to the work of the world. And o...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 5, 2012 Quote of the Week "Act as though until it becomes so" What a wonderful lesson this was for me to learn early on in recovery. At first I didn't think I could make it through the day or week sober and my sponsor would tell me to "act as if" I were going to make it. He t...

Jerry F · Jerry F

"Aloha Kakahiaka...I'm Jerry and I am alcoholic..." that is how I identify in my home group of 18 years on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is family and home for me and I am attentive. I listen deeply and I give back. I listen mostly with my eyes because I am hearing disabled and have been for...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

This was just what I needed this a.m. ... I Hope it's an inspiration to you too!http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/great-quotes-from-great-leaders/?cm_mmc=ExactTarget-_-MO-_-11.05.12-_-GQGLmovie&j=24377&e=rgpapaw@gmail.com&l=3516_HTML&u=1061229&...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Good Grief"The strangest thing happened," said my friend, a lovably neurotic, very obsessive businessman in his mid-forties."I was watching one of those afternoon TV talk shows. This one was about problem kids. A parent comes on. She talks about how out of control her child is....

Neophyte · Neophyte

I heard about some group of problems, gratitude problems? Gift issues? Something like that. Their problems we face in sobriety that we wouldn't even dream about having while drinking. Example: "my boss is an unfair jerk" it's a gift problem because when we were drinking we probably coul...

CiaraDawn · CiaraDawn

Growing up was really hard for me. My father passed away when I was just 13, and my mother also abused drugs and alcohol as well. I remember as a child everything felt normal. After my knowledge of the thing's I know now, I have certaintly been questioning my whole life. For my senior project I have choos...

Happy Retired Lynn · Happy Retired Lynn

Does anyone have the copy of this or how to download it?

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Just finished it and seems the old threads missing. Would love to have a discussion here for those of us that read it? Its life changing!

Dimanchestreet · Dimanchestreet

Im active duty military and an active duty drunk. I recently decided to try out what AA is all about because with Antabuse I was just being a dry drunk and without Antabuse I couldnt stop drinking on my own and was a belligerent drunk. Ive been around the program previously but never thought anything per...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26hjrwN_bg4

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The Turkey Popped Out of the Oven The Turkey popped out of the oven and rocketed in to the air; It knocked every plate off the table and partly demolished a chair. It ricocheted into a corner and burst with a deafening boom, Then splattered all over the kitchen, completely obscuring the room. It st...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Subject: My Turkey Recipe (Pappy) Here is a turkey recipe that also includes the use of popcorn as a stuffing -- imagine that. When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like me, who just are not sure how to tell when poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not dried out. Give this a try. ...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

http://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=category&id=13Joe and Charlie Big Book study - Part 1 of 35 - History of AA - Recorded in 1998 Link:http://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=151

Col · Col

Hey all.. I'm having a lot of problems with connecting with others in the program. I just can't seem to do it. Up until this past week, I've been going to lots of meetings, have a sponser, doing step work... I'm usually pretty connected to a higher power and am grateful to be sober (5 1/2 months now). The pr...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. --Tao Te ChingWorking the Twelve Steps is the process of being and becoming. It is finding, knowing, and accepting who we are. It is having the willingness to fall down, stumble around, and make mistakes. It is being in tune wi...

flipper · flipper

I can only thank you all, along with my family. Without them, I would not have the want, with out you I would not have the will or strength. Thank you once again.

odat · odat

If you had a longtime close friend whom you loved and cared about, and you sort of knew and admired his parents as well and they had been kind to you a few times, and one day your friend called you and told you that he was basically being emotionally abused by his parents from a young age and it was still going...

flipper · flipper

Watching an acholhloc and can relate on so many levels, the drunk, and the family wanting to help. What's everyone's thoughts on these shows, good/bad, for the addict or for the family? I used to watch it back in the day and would think to myself, man these people are screwed to let it get so bad, but nce I s...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Is anyone else a caffeine freak? Does it matter? I have been a caffeine guy since I started AA (about 30 years ago now) I ended up drinking diet cola, and it is my current acceptable drug. I tried to kick that habit a couple times, but really, is it that bad? Do we have to have something to take the place of t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Here's a beautiful 4 min. clip that will inspire you ... ... ... Enjoy!http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/natures-inspiration-v/?cm_mmc=ExactTarget-_-FR-_-11.02.12-_-NATImovie&j=23708&e=rgpapaw@gmail.com&l=3516_HTML&u=1034393&mid=7001668&...

Chaya · Chaya

At a party with my daughter. Didn't realize there would be alcohol. Duh. So not easy. I don't feel like I can even talk to anyone. I just stayed in the bathroom for a while. My daughter is running around having a great time. For that I am grateful but I just want to go home. I feel paralyzed here.

kld47 · kld47

Just ben gone long enougth to take care of vrious medical and financial problems that flared up--know I missed a few things but that could not be helped. Love all, and Hope and Pray that all thooses that were in the path of Sandy made it out all right, without too much damage or despare.

sorrowfloats · sorrowfloats

I just have to get this all out. My friend was diagnosed with lung cancer last week. She was given 6 months to live. She is in so much pain as much as I love her I wish it would end now. She is my best friend's sister This is someone I grew up with. Spent every holiday with. My immediate family is wonderf...

newhope · newhope

Could I be my husband's AA sponsor? Thanks for any advice.

maureen · maureen

So here I am sober,again. Don't know how many times I have to keep repeating this step over and over again! Sober for 5 years. Drank for 10 yrs. Sober for 2 yrs. Been drinking for 9 mnths and I must say I am just as bad as I ever was even though I tried to control it. Everytime I run to the liquor store to get that b...

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	Hear me out AA AA Topic AA Newcomers AA Oldtimers (Preview) I'm just going to get straight into my thought. I am a "newcomer", almost 60days sober. I love AA. I have met some wonderful people! We are indeed a very unique group of people. We all have interesting and sometimes helpful opinions. Sadly, opinions do not save lives, they can ac...	Cindyloo	17	8701	Nov 10, 2012 by Cindyloo
	I got everything I wanted (Preview) I went to a meeting I used to go to more frequently as a newcomer and one of my old timer friends remarked how nice it was to see the changes in me. More specifically, he stated that it sounded like I got everything I wanted. I got a better job, a loving partner, I finished the schooling I needed, am about to...	pinkchip	7	495	Nov 10, 2012 by Rob84
	Today's Gift 11-09 (Preview) As life is action and passion, it is required of man that he should share the action and passion of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived. --Oliver Wendell HolmesAmerica's greatest killer is. . . What? Car wreaks? Heart attacks? Cancer? Alcoholism? How about suffocation by a sense of inf...	Pythonpappy	2	395	Nov 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	A Bit of Inspiration (Preview) Here's a short 3 min. inspirational movie clip ... enjoy! http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/richest-man-in-town-v/?cm_mmc=ExactTarget-_-FR-_-11.09.12-_-RMITmovie&j=25835&e=rgpapaw@gmail.com&l=3516_HTML&u=1135466&mid=7001668&jb=40	Pythonpappy	1	454	Nov 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	If You: (Preview) Inner Peace: This is so trueIf you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can understand when your loved ones a...	Pythonpappy	1	432	Nov 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	Summary of Life (Preview) I know this is a repeat, but it seems like a good time of year to re-post it ... Summary of LifeGREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats..2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let herbrush your hair.3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her b...	Pythonpappy	2	436	Nov 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	"have you ever" (Preview) There was a game my friends and I used to play "have you ever" and you sit in a circle and go around each person asks "have you ever...[names something they've done]" I've been exploring meetings lately in my area and there was a candle lit meeting that played this game during th...	Neophyte	9	517	Nov 9, 2012 by Picaposie
	Pappy Has a BIG Problem! (Preview) Okay, Pappy has a problem and if Im not careful, itll become a resentment I woke up today and found that I was given an extra hour of time this requires me to go and change all the freakin clocks in my house after which Ill spend the next two weeks coming across clocks, watches, radios, etc. that all need t...	Pythonpappy	13	855	Nov 9, 2012 by Picaposie
	This is what I learned (Preview) Tonight was the ending of a life very dear to me. I came here approx. 10 yrs. ago looking for answers. What to do about AH? How to help the compulsion to stop drinking. Through this site and out of the mouths of those who struggle with this disease, I gained understanding, insight, coping skills...	learning	19	1004	Nov 9, 2012 by Picaposie
	fit spiritual condition (Preview) page 84 big book 4th edition, Take personal inventory, continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. this is our entrance to the world of the Spirit. When we catch our mistakes, we at once ask God to remove our shortcomings. we then turn our thoughts towards someone we ca...	jj	6	2036	Nov 9, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 11-08 (Preview) Isn't it great life is open-ended! --Brigitte FraseElizabeth Lawton, known as "Grandma Layton," is an American artist who never drew a picture until she was 68 years old. She spent all the years before that time trying to cope with depression. She had gone through therapy, medications,...	Pythonpappy	2	386	Nov 9, 2012 by Mr_David
	24 hours (Preview) Trying to head for my first dry 24 hours in years.	Imagine	28	630	Nov 9, 2012 by Picaposie
	How Do You Handle Resentment ? (Preview) Periodically, the topic of 'resentment' sneaks in to our discussions ... I felt it might be of benefit to describe just how we each handle situations that come up that can easily lead to resentment if we do not handle them properly ... it seems to me that in early sobriety, ...	Pythonpappy	17	1202	Nov 8, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 11-02 (Preview) Fearful as reality is, it is less fearful than evasions of reality. --Caitlin Thomas We've become much less fearful of reality since we've come to know the principles of this program. Just about anything could have made us fearful in past years. No doubt practicing our addictions gave us a false cour...	Pythonpappy	3	401	Nov 8, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Daily Reflections ~ Let Go and Let God & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. B...	Sobrietyspell	2	493	Nov 8, 2012 by Mike B.
	Happy BellyButton Bday, Billyjack & kld47 (Karen) xx (Preview) Wishing you both a beautiful sober day enjoying yourself & your life :D God bless you! Recovery love & fellowship, Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	6	447	Nov 8, 2012 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift 11-07 (Preview) It is a long baptism into the seas of humankind, my daughter. Better immersion than to live untouched. --Tillie OlsenWe have each had days when we preferred hiding under the covers, avoiding life at all costs. And in times gone by, we did just that, sometimes too frequently. What we didn't always know...	Pythonpappy	2	436	Nov 8, 2012 by Mr_David
	Lmfao, I'm sober (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSq1ROqgTsc&feature=youtube_gdata_player -- Edited by Rob84 on Tuesday 6th of November 2012 05:23:32 PM	Neophyte	6	553	Nov 7, 2012 by stayhumble
	In the fear (Preview) I used to believe that I was a very sad person. I don't think so anymore...I think I'm a very scared person. I have found myself caught up in the fear several times today. It just about paralyzes me. I realize that I shake when I cry because it's not sad crying but straight up crying out of fear. I heard somet...	Chaya	18	1271	Nov 7, 2012 by Zoomtopz
	Don't Quit! (Preview) DONT QUIT When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road youre trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low, and debts are high, And you want to smile, but have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but dont you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As ever...	Pythonpappy	5	459	Nov 7, 2012 by Neophyte
	having difficulties... (Preview) Well I am new here so this is my first post. What brought me here is that my drinking is starting to make me feel guilty. I thought I could moderate it, drink only a couple but I find that when I am very depressed, that is my optimal drinking time, and I usually binge drink. I need help but have been in denial. ...	lostsoul1973	15	802	Nov 7, 2012 by Zoomtopz
	Anyone want to do the meeting tonight? (Preview) : )	justadrunk	1	419	Nov 7, 2012 by Mr_David
	Great Quotes from Great Leaders (Preview) *Great Quotes from Great Leaders"The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time."Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)*"Life is a series of experiences, each of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, a...	Pythonpappy	4	464	Nov 7, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 11-06 (Preview) Our hungers lead us to what will satisfyHunger serves us well. Physical hunger prompts us to eat the food we need to promote and maintain health. Emotional hunger sends us in search of companionship, intimacy, and love. Our hunger for achievement fuels our contribution to the work of the world. And o...	Pythonpappy	3	446	Nov 7, 2012 by Mr_David
	If only it were this simple... lol (Preview)	justadrunk	6	543	Nov 6, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) November 5, 2012 Quote of the Week "Act as though until it becomes so" What a wonderful lesson this was for me to learn early on in recovery. At first I didn't think I could make it through the day or week sober and my sponsor would tell me to "act as if" I were going to make it. He t...	Pythonpappy	7	497	Nov 6, 2012 by Mike B.
	Interesting morning Home Group meeting. (Preview) "Aloha Kakahiaka...I'm Jerry and I am alcoholic..." that is how I identify in my home group of 18 years on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is family and home for me and I am attentive. I listen deeply and I give back. I listen mostly with my eyes because I am hearing disabled and have been for...	Jerry F	11	619	Nov 6, 2012 by justadrunk
	Timeless Wisdom (Preview) This was just what I needed this a.m. ... I Hope it's an inspiration to you too!http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/great-quotes-from-great-leaders/?cm_mmc=ExactTarget-_-MO-_-11.05.12-_-GQGLmovie&j=24377&e=rgpapaw@gmail.com&l=3516_HTML&u=1061229&...	Pythonpappy	1	414	Nov 6, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 11-05 (Preview) Good Grief"The strangest thing happened," said my friend, a lovably neurotic, very obsessive businessman in his mid-forties."I was watching one of those afternoon TV talk shows. This one was about problem kids. A parent comes on. She talks about how out of control her child is....	Pythonpappy	2	372	Nov 6, 2012 by Mr_David
	"privilege problems" (Preview) I heard about some group of problems, gratitude problems? Gift issues? Something like that. Their problems we face in sobriety that we wouldn't even dream about having while drinking. Example: "my boss is an unfair jerk" it's a gift problem because when we were drinking we probably coul...	Neophyte	12	561	Nov 5, 2012 by justadrunk
	Help! (Preview) Growing up was really hard for me. My father passed away when I was just 13, and my mother also abused drugs and alcohol as well. I remember as a child everything felt normal. After my knowledge of the thing's I know now, I have certaintly been questioning my whole life. For my senior project I have choos...	CiaraDawn	4	522	Nov 5, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Relapse. By Charles W. Crewe (Preview) Does anyone have the copy of this or how to download it?	Happy Retired Lynn	3	880	Nov 5, 2012 by Mr_David
	The Shack - (book discussion) (Preview) Just finished it and seems the old threads missing. Would love to have a discussion here for those of us that read it? Its life changing!	SoberSteve	74	1416	Nov 4, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Sobriety a Mission? (Preview) Im active duty military and an active duty drunk. I recently decided to try out what AA is all about because with Antabuse I was just being a dry drunk and without Antabuse I couldnt stop drinking on my own and was a belligerent drunk. Ive been around the program previously but never thought anything per...	Dimanchestreet	14	632	Nov 4, 2012 by MooMoo
	Turkey Calling Rap (a must see) (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26hjrwN_bg4	Pythonpappy	1	410	Nov 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Turkey Clean-up (from using the previous recipe I sent you) (Preview) The Turkey Popped Out of the Oven The Turkey popped out of the oven and rocketed in to the air; It knocked every plate off the table and partly demolished a chair. It ricocheted into a corner and burst with a deafening boom, Then splattered all over the kitchen, completely obscuring the room. It st...	Pythonpappy	1	521	Nov 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Old Turkey Recipe for the Girls (well, you guys can try it too) (Preview) Subject: My Turkey Recipe (Pappy) Here is a turkey recipe that also includes the use of popcorn as a stuffing -- imagine that. When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like me, who just are not sure how to tell when poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not dried out. Give this a try. ...	Pythonpappy	1	366	Nov 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	BIG BOOK STUDY STARTED--IN PROGRESS!!!! (Preview) http://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=category&id=13Joe and Charlie Big Book study - Part 1 of 35 - History of AA - Recorded in 1998 Link:http://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=151	SoberSteve	21	3011	Nov 4, 2012 by Dan B 76
	The fortress (Preview) Hey all.. I'm having a lot of problems with connecting with others in the program. I just can't seem to do it. Up until this past week, I've been going to lots of meetings, have a sponser, doing step work... I'm usually pretty connected to a higher power and am grateful to be sober (5 1/2 months now). The pr...	Col	9	539	Nov 4, 2012 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift 11-03 (Preview) When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. --Tao Te ChingWorking the Twelve Steps is the process of being and becoming. It is finding, knowing, and accepting who we are. It is having the willingness to fall down, stumble around, and make mistakes. It is being in tune wi...	Pythonpappy	2	356	Nov 4, 2012 by justadrunk
	6 months it is!!! (Preview) I can only thank you all, along with my family. Without them, I would not have the want, with out you I would not have the will or strength. Thank you once again.	flipper	9	556	Nov 3, 2012 by pinkchip
	What Would You Do? (Preview) If you had a longtime close friend whom you loved and cared about, and you sort of knew and admired his parents as well and they had been kind to you a few times, and one day your friend called you and told you that he was basically being emotionally abused by his parents from a young age and it was still going...	odat	14	557	Nov 3, 2012 by Mr_David
	intervention, and the other shows (Preview) Watching an acholhloc and can relate on so many levels, the drunk, and the family wanting to help. What's everyone's thoughts on these shows, good/bad, for the addict or for the family? I used to watch it back in the day and would think to myself, man these people are screwed to let it get so bad, but nce I s...	flipper	8	582	Nov 3, 2012 by Chaya
	Caffeine..... (Preview) Is anyone else a caffeine freak? Does it matter? I have been a caffeine guy since I started AA (about 30 years ago now) I ended up drinking diet cola, and it is my current acceptable drug. I tried to kick that habit a couple times, but really, is it that bad? Do we have to have something to take the place of t...	turninggrey	16	572	Nov 3, 2012 by vixen
	Nature's Inspiration (Preview) Here's a beautiful 4 min. clip that will inspire you ... ... ... Enjoy!http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/natures-inspiration-v/?cm_mmc=ExactTarget-_-FR-_-11.02.12-_-NATImovie&j=23708&e=rgpapaw@gmail.com&l=3516_HTML&u=1034393&mid=7001668&...	Pythonpappy	1	457	Nov 2, 2012 by Mr_David
	4 days and alcohol all around (Preview) At a party with my daughter. Didn't realize there would be alcohol. Duh. So not easy. I don't feel like I can even talk to anyone. I just stayed in the bathroom for a while. My daughter is running around having a great time. For that I am grateful but I just want to go home. I feel paralyzed here.	Chaya	11	453	Nov 2, 2012 by pinkchip
	Hi ALL (Preview) Just ben gone long enougth to take care of vrious medical and financial problems that flared up--know I missed a few things but that could not be helped. Love all, and Hope and Pray that all thooses that were in the path of Sandy made it out all right, without too much damage or despare.	kld47	5	447	Nov 2, 2012 by pinkchip
	friend (Preview) I just have to get this all out. My friend was diagnosed with lung cancer last week. She was given 6 months to live. She is in so much pain as much as I love her I wish it would end now. She is my best friend's sister This is someone I grew up with. Spent every holiday with. My immediate family is wonderf...	sorrowfloats	8	553	Nov 2, 2012 by pinkchip
	Sponsoring a spouse (Preview) Could I be my husband's AA sponsor? Thanks for any advice.	newhope	13	1078	Nov 2, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	hi...I'm new...again... (Preview) So here I am sober,again. Don't know how many times I have to keep repeating this step over and over again! Sober for 5 years. Drank for 10 yrs. Sober for 2 yrs. Been drinking for 9 mnths and I must say I am just as bad as I ever was even though I tried to control it. Everytime I run to the liquor store to get that b...	maureen	17	640	Nov 2, 2012 by maureen
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