Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of expectation...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

If "carrying the message" was not a factor, how would you honestly describe sobriety without comparing it to how it was before you got sober.

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Sometimes it's like the universe is saying "Everything's ****ed anyway so what's a little bit of vodka going to hurt?" I can't be alone in this sentiment. -- Edited by StPeteDean on Thursday 20th of December 2012 11:53:24 PM

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

It's the savage mental beating we give ourselves for it afterward. You've met those people, the kind who happily get hammered and do things far more embarrassing than we ever would. Yet they wake up bright eyed and busy tailed without a care in the world. It's almost as if they're unaware that they're s...

Jerry F · Jerry F

...Aloha Family...Remember that statement...any of you? I remember it a long time ago and hardly ever paid attention to it cause I was different that is until I had enough time away from the anesthesia of alcohol that blocks out reality and then HP brings the subject up in another inventory...Yes a...

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

Today, I am celebrating 342 days sober. I was thinking about that and realized that my attitude, in no way, reflects celebration and that, in light of all of the amazing things that have happened in my life during the course of this sobriety, this is completely unacceptable. So , this evening I am...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Goodwill Have you ever envied someone else's good fortune? Consider the friend who calls with a different ring to her voice. Instead of sharing her troubles and woes, she proceeds to tell you good news. Something exciting, financially beneficial, glamorous, wonderful beyond belief has happened...

gonee · gonee

I went through a police roadblock last night. The driver in front of me was arrested. He was over the legal limit and they lead him away to the police bus. I was coming back from our Thursday night AA meeting at about 10 pm. As I saw this right in front of me, it was a very good reminder of what could of happened...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The Winter Boots (Anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this) Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her reception class pupils put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. By the time th...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Every Christmas I hope for the best but expect the worst. --Adult child group member As bells ring out and carols echo everywhere, we should not be surprised if our spirits take a nosedive. It isn't that we don't understand the meaning of Christmas, or that we reject it, but rather that the idealized ve...

RubyTues · RubyTues

When did you get a sponsor? How did you get a sponsor?

holiday cards for MIP House members · John

-Each year we try to bring some strong holiday cheer in the MIP recovery homes with holiday decor and cards that can change the spirit of unforgotteness, aloniness, sorrows... Into a time of building new members and embracing a new way of life. To do this we ask ALL Memebers of Miracles in Process to par...

Chaya · Chaya

Especially those with BIG issues. Tonight a sobriety sister told me "no men for a year." Of course I knew this, but when my sponsor reiterated it I got super anxious. I haven't dated for about 8 months and at this point I have no desire to, but telling me I can't be with a man for a year is like tell...

Picaposie · Picaposie

What a long month this is turning into! But that is par for the course. My sister's brother-in-law passed away and she asked me to house sit for her. Then the very next day my daughter started having congestive heart problems again. Which way do I go <--->? Life tends to get whirly sometimes and I...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Dad is trying to complicate our "food for Christmas" in various ways today. I allowed him to say everything he needed to. Then I simply said: "I hope you don't worry too much more about this. It will be fine however it turns out." He can not generate thoughts like that on his o...

RubyTues · RubyTues

My husband is out of town and on my way home I had this really strong craving. I guess because whenever I was home alone before I would look forward to getting into a bottle. Just feeling a bit sad and rough.

Col · Col

I know that regrets are futile. I know this intellectually. Most of my regrets are pretty minor and I can see past mistakes and poor decisions in a reflective manner- you live and learn. There is one, however, that has been on my mind as of late. My grandmother passed on when I was 19 years old. I was blesse...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, bu...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill As we grow spiritually, we naturally become more generous. It's a quality of a well-developed person. Rather than being anxious over whether we will have enough - and rather than hungrily seeking more and more - we be...

HJF454 · HJF454

Having a hard time with insecurity. Finally letting go and letting GOD. Hard to take a step back from the situation.

TeganTantalize · TeganTantalize

Ya know i had this friend who i use to party with all the time guess he wasnt really a freind he had the nerve to call me and ask me to by him so damn alcohol i flipped out on him and called him all types of names.. Then i had to tenth step it..But he said i have no right to be mad at him..I dont talk to him anymore dont...

BarbaraLu · BarbaraLu

About a week ago, I met a young woman at a meeting that, through a strange connection, knows my son. She seemed so beaten down and we had a great vibe between us. She is coming up on the anniversary of the suicide of her fiance and cannot stop drinking. I talk with her daily and then, every night since we met,...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I guess the thing about this mental slip in recovery, or maybe it's an entire relapse - I don't know - is that I see clearly the drink, and I just wont take it out of pure stubbord will. All the friends I've made are gone. They've either relapsed, or just stopped calling me back. There doesn't seem to be a...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I took the suggestions in the 2 steps back thread. My sponsor offered a "this too shall pass", and she was right too. I stayed open to new experiences, putting the past ones behind me. I prayed for those I was feeling let down by. I remembered that even though I may not have lots of friends in...

jj · jj

As recovering alcoholics, helping each other get over our past and putting the past to rest, doing the best we can today, being the best we can be today changes us into to the person we are meant to be. being alcohol free is just the beginning... the best is yet to come.And we have ceased fighting anyth...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Love one another, but make not a bond of love. --Kahlil Gibran Love doesn't demand; love compromises. It doesn't possess; it frees. Love doesn't gloat; it praises. Love makes friends of strangers. It softens our rough edges and strengthens our assets. Knowing we're loved inspires us and invites fo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to the board Lance A and congrats on 10 months ... glad you're here ... Love Ya and God Bless, Pappy

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

The birthdate of my freedom is January 12, 2012.I got sober at Into Action Fellowship in Fairfield, California.

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Please keep them in your prayers. I live in near the Clackamas Mall and the whole community was shocked then to see this morning the tragedy at the school. My heart goes out to all the families. Please keep them in your prayers.

Gleek22 · Gleek22

I have a problem. I just started going to meetings 2 1/2 months ago and started out from the bat talking to the older women and my sponser wants me to start talking to people my age (22). I am afraid of cliques and I know alot of people my age are like that. How do I go about making friends that are my age?

Chaya · Chaya

Yup. I'm back here again. Starting my first step and having doubts. Maybe I just made a big deal out of things. I don't know. Yes. I do know. I know I am an alcoholic but I have been lucky enough to catch it early. Like, someone in the early stages of cancer still has cancer. I hate when my head does this. I imag...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Wife is at home and texts husband on a cold winter morning:"Windows frozen." Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer completely screwed up now."

nezyb · nezyb

Reason, Season, And A LifetimePeople come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you will know exactly what to do.Some people come into our lives and quickly go..Some people become friends and stay awhile...leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts.....

Col · Col

Hey all:) I am currently working on my 4th step ( for 2nd time, cuz my first attempt was not very honest). I think that I am done with the resentment list- I feel as though I have been very honest and thorough. My sponser does not agree. I'm really just looking for advice from those that have completed their...

Neophyte · Neophyte

"Today, my daughter finally gave birth to twin boys. She informed me that she named them Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck. My grandsons are named after Hobbits. FML" Lol alcoholism gets the best of us

Tanin · Tanin

Interesting sounding film.I passed out at an airport once. Near the end of the runway. Planes taking off shook the car and woke me up. Don't know how many.Ah, the life. 'Smashed' not a watered-down look at alcoholismPosted December 7, 2012 . . . The film is about alcoholism, and not the clubbing kind...

RubyTues · RubyTues

Tips for working through the anger? Last night I was lying in bed and I just felt absolutely consumed by anger. I was reading the big book and thinking how hard it is going to be to get through step one and I just felt totally rage-y.

Mike B. · Mike B.

The last few days have been o.k. Not good just o.k. I went to 3 meetings in 3 days and a district meeting on the 4th. day. I also phoned my Sponsor and took calls from Sponsee's. I didn't feel like I was one with my HP(God). I felt like I was off the Spiritual beam. I prayed about it. It came to me this mor...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I'm trying to figure out what to get my alcoholic father for Christmas today. Thinking back to all the Christmas's - most of my gifts were relating to beer. Beer mugs, hat', beer making kits, supplies, fancy beer, weird beer, mini kegs of beer, pain ol' cases of beer... pretty much anything and ever...

mikef · mikef

Hey Pappy,blessings of this day! Today's reading ,for me,ever so pertinent(as usual). Last night about 2:00 a.m. I received my 4th "thanks but no thanks" reply from LOWE'S job application department. I am truly blessed to be receiving Social Security but as our plans have been altered...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. . . . Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your prese...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Fulfillment "Everything I need shall be provided today. Everything." Say it, until you believe it. Say it at the beginning of the day. Say it throughout the day. Sometimes, it helps to know what we want and need. But if we dont, we can trust that God does. When we ask, trust, and believe that o...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 17, 2012 Quote of the Week "Learning to live life one day at a time..." My girlfriend went into her office a couple hours late today because of an early doctor's appointment and found that 14 people in her department had been laid off that morning. I'm home recovering from...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I have made some more amends, this time through email, and a forward to several family members at that!! I didn't think I would be doing "group" or bulk amends when I first began this!!! LOL I had imagined that all my amends would be so huge - such big moments - I pictured the beautiful water...

AngelaP · AngelaP

So I have been sober for 4 months and was wondering if it was okay to have non-alcoholic beer? Not like downing a six pack or anything like that, just having one when you go out to dinner or something. Thoughts?

flipper · flipper

I am from newtown, CT. I lived across the street from the elemantary school. I walk there daily. My neice and nephew attend there all my friends kids attend there, I have since moved to the next ton over. My family is home safe, I do not want to hear the names of the lost ones as I am sure to know them or there fa...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Do what you will with another person; But never put them out of your heart. --The Dalai Lama One of the most moving examples of the opening of a hardened heart is the story of Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. At an early age, Scrooge concluded that the world was a hard and cruel place. Making the acc...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Today I went to Quaker meditation service with my sponsor. It is/was basically a silent 1 hour meditation/reflection time. I have not done enough work on step 11. I pray, but I have not learned meditation or even given it its proper due. My sponsor is heavily suggesting me learning how to meditat...

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	Today's Gift 12-22 (Preview) Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of expectation...	Pythonpappy	1	322	Dec 22, 2012 by Mr_David
	For those with "time"... (Preview) If "carrying the message" was not a factor, how would you honestly describe sobriety without comparing it to how it was before you got sober.	Dodsworth	10	555	Dec 22, 2012 by Dodsworth
	Mass shootings of children, bloody never ending wars, economic collapse due to greed... (Preview) Sometimes it's like the universe is saying "Everything's ***ed anyway so what's a little bit of vodka going to hurt?" I can't be alone in this sentiment. -- Edited by StPeteDean on Thursday 20th of December 2012 11:53:24 PM*	Tipsy McStagger	15	670	Dec 22, 2012 by pinkchip
	Lets be honest, it's not the drinking that makes us miserable... (Preview) It's the savage mental beating we give ourselves for it afterward. You've met those people, the kind who happily get hammered and do things far more embarrassing than we ever would. Yet they wake up bright eyed and busy tailed without a care in the world. It's almost as if they're unaware that they're s...	Tipsy McStagger	15	747	Dec 22, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	An emotional cripple.... (Preview) ...Aloha Family...Remember that statement...any of you? I remember it a long time ago and hardly ever paid attention to it cause I was different that is until I had enough time away from the anesthesia of alcohol that blocks out reality and then HP brings the subject up in another inventory...Yes a...	Jerry F	17	768	Dec 22, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	342 Days Today (Preview) Today, I am celebrating 342 days sober. I was thinking about that and realized that my attitude, in no way, reflects celebration and that, in light of all of the amazing things that have happened in my life during the course of this sobriety, this is completely unacceptable. So , this evening I am...	SolanoGypsy	12	859	Dec 22, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	Today's Gift 12-21 (Preview) Goodwill Have you ever envied someone else's good fortune? Consider the friend who calls with a different ring to her voice. Instead of sharing her troubles and woes, she proceeds to tell you good news. Something exciting, financially beneficial, glamorous, wonderful beyond belief has happened...	Pythonpappy	3	355	Dec 22, 2012 by Mr_David
	Roadblock. (Preview) I went through a police roadblock last night. The driver in front of me was arrested. He was over the legal limit and they lead him away to the police bus. I was coming back from our Thursday night AA meeting at about 10 pm. As I saw this right in front of me, it was a very good reminder of what could of happened...	gonee	7	506	Dec 21, 2012 by Mike B.
	For Tasha and Everyone else with little kids! (Preview) The Winter Boots (Anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this) Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her reception class pupils put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. By the time th...	Pythonpappy	3	364	Dec 21, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12-20 (Preview) Every Christmas I hope for the best but expect the worst. --Adult child group member As bells ring out and carols echo everywhere, we should not be surprised if our spirits take a nosedive. It isn't that we don't understand the meaning of Christmas, or that we reject it, but rather that the idealized ve...	Pythonpappy	3	345	Dec 21, 2012 by Mr_David
	Getting a sponsor (Preview) When did you get a sponsor? How did you get a sponsor?	RubyTues	14	726	Dec 21, 2012 by Rob84
	holiday cards for MIP House members (Preview) -Each year we try to bring some strong holiday cheer in the MIP recovery homes with holiday decor and cards that can change the spirit of unforgotteness, aloniness, sorrows... Into a time of building new members and embracing a new way of life. To do this we ask ALL Memebers of Miracles in Process to par...	John	2	488	Dec 21, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Addicted to men (Preview) Especially those with BIG issues. Tonight a sobriety sister told me "no men for a year." Of course I knew this, but when my sponsor reiterated it I got super anxious. I haven't dated for about 8 months and at this point I have no desire to, but telling me I can't be with a man for a year is like tell...	Chaya	15	763	Dec 21, 2012 by Tipsy McStagger
	Life gets whirly... (Preview) What a long month this is turning into! But that is par for the course. My sister's brother-in-law passed away and she asked me to house sit for her. Then the very next day my daughter started having congestive heart problems again. Which way do I go <--->? Life tends to get whirly sometimes and I...	Picaposie	15	609	Dec 20, 2012 by RubyTues
	Letter to my sister. (Preview) Dad is trying to complicate our "food for Christmas" in various ways today. I allowed him to say everything he needed to. Then I simply said: "I hope you don't worry too much more about this. It will be fine however it turns out." He can not generate thoughts like that on his o...	justadrunk	6	505	Dec 20, 2012 by justadrunk
	Just having a rough day (Preview) My husband is out of town and on my way home I had this really strong craving. I guess because whenever I was home alone before I would look forward to getting into a bottle. Just feeling a bit sad and rough.	RubyTues	8	540	Dec 20, 2012 by justadrunk
	Regret (Preview) I know that regrets are futile. I know this intellectually. Most of my regrets are pretty minor and I can see past mistakes and poor decisions in a reflective manner- you live and learn. There is one, however, that has been on my mind as of late. My grandmother passed on when I was 19 years old. I was blesse...	Col	12	1079	Dec 20, 2012 by Db1105
	Daily Reflections ~ Understanding The Malady & 24hrs a Day (Preview) When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, bu...	Sobrietyspell	2	350	Dec 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 19 (Preview) We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill As we grow spiritually, we naturally become more generous. It's a quality of a well-developed person. Rather than being anxious over whether we will have enough - and rather than hungrily seeking more and more - we be...	Pythonpappy	4	394	Dec 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	6wks sober (Preview) Having a hard time with insecurity. Finally letting go and letting GOD. Hard to take a step back from the situation.	HJF454	23	617	Dec 20, 2012 by Jerry F
	Annoyed (Preview) Ya know i had this friend who i use to party with all the time guess he wasnt really a freind he had the nerve to call me and ask me to by him so damn alcohol i flipped out on him and called him all types of names.. Then i had to tenth step it..But he said i have no right to be mad at him..I dont talk to him anymore dont...	TeganTantalize	9	572	Dec 19, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	sponsee who will not stop drinking (Preview) About a week ago, I met a young woman at a meeting that, through a strange connection, knows my son. She seemed so beaten down and we had a great vibe between us. She is coming up on the anniversary of the suicide of her fiance and cannot stop drinking. I talk with her daily and then, every night since we met,...	BarbaraLu	14	1253	Dec 19, 2012 by Mike B.
	2 steps back (Preview) I guess the thing about this mental slip in recovery, or maybe it's an entire relapse - I don't know - is that I see clearly the drink, and I just wont take it out of pure stubbord will. All the friends I've made are gone. They've either relapsed, or just stopped calling me back. There doesn't seem to be a...	justadrunk	15	703	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	1 baby step forward. (Preview) I took the suggestions in the 2 steps back thread. My sponsor offered a "this too shall pass", and she was right too. I stayed open to new experiences, putting the past ones behind me. I prayed for those I was feeling let down by. I remembered that even though I may not have lots of friends in...	justadrunk	6	571	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	being there for each other (Preview) As recovering alcoholics, helping each other get over our past and putting the past to rest, doing the best we can today, being the best we can be today changes us into to the person we are meant to be. being alcohol free is just the beginning... the best is yet to come.And we have ceased fighting anyth...	jj	4	430	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Honesty With Newcomers & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has...	Sobrietyspell	1	397	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 18 (Preview) Love one another, but make not a bond of love. --Kahlil Gibran Love doesn't demand; love compromises. It doesn't possess; it frees. Love doesn't gloat; it praises. Love makes friends of strangers. It softens our rough edges and strengthens our assets. Knowing we're loved inspires us and invites fo...	Pythonpappy	5	384	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Welcome Lance A (Preview) Welcome to the board Lance A and congrats on 10 months ... glad you're here ... Love Ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	6	395	Dec 19, 2012 by Rob84
	Birth of my Freedom (Preview) The birthdate of my freedom is January 12, 2012.I got sober at Into Action Fellowship in Fairfield, California.	SolanoGypsy	13	671	Dec 19, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	Prayers for the CT and OR victims (Preview) Please keep them in your prayers. I live in near the Clackamas Mall and the whole community was shocked then to see this morning the tragedy at the school. My heart goes out to all the families. Please keep them in your prayers.	SoberSteve	5	435	Dec 19, 2012 by mrpeel
	People my own age (Preview) I have a problem. I just started going to meetings 2 1/2 months ago and started out from the bat talking to the older women and my sponser wants me to start talking to people my age (22). I am afraid of cliques and I know alot of people my age are like that. How do I go about making friends that are my age?	Gleek22	11	708	Dec 18, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Am I really an alcoholic? (Preview) Yup. I'm back here again. Starting my first step and having doubts. Maybe I just made a big deal out of things. I don't know. Yes. I do know. I know I am an alcoholic but I have been lucky enough to catch it early. Like, someone in the early stages of cancer still has cancer. I hate when my head does this. I imag...	Chaya	28	790	Dec 18, 2012 by RubyTues
	AA for bulbs (Preview)	justadrunk	5	368	Dec 18, 2012 by vixen
	Communications (Preview) Wife is at home and texts husband on a cold winter morning:"Windows frozen." Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer completely screwed up now."	Pythonpappy	2	428	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Reason, Season, And A Lifetime (Preview) Reason, Season, And A LifetimePeople come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you will know exactly what to do.Some people come into our lives and quickly go..Some people become friends and stay awhile...leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts.....	nezyb	4	549	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Step 4 suggestions &/ or guidance (Preview) Hey all:) I am currently working on my 4th step ( for 2nd time, cuz my first attempt was not very honest). I think that I am done with the resentment list- I feel as though I have been very honest and thorough. My sponser does not agree. I'm really just looking for advice from those that have completed their...	Col	19	1245	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Alcoholics (Preview) "Today, my daughter finally gave birth to twin boys. She informed me that she named them Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck. My grandsons are named after Hobbits. FML" Lol alcoholism gets the best of us	Neophyte	8	510	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	'Smashed' not a watered-down look at alcoholism (Preview) Interesting sounding film.I passed out at an airport once. Near the end of the runway. Planes taking off shook the car and woke me up. Don't know how many.Ah, the life. 'Smashed' not a watered-down look at alcoholismPosted December 7, 2012 . . . The film is about alcoholism, and not the clubbing kind...	Tanin	2	535	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Anger (Preview) Tips for working through the anger? Last night I was lying in bed and I just felt absolutely consumed by anger. I was reading the big book and thinking how hard it is going to be to get through step one and I just felt totally rage-y.	RubyTues	15	1076	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily ramblings of an Alcoholic (Preview) The last few days have been o.k. Not good just o.k. I went to 3 meetings in 3 days and a district meeting on the 4th. day. I also phoned my Sponsor and took calls from Sponsee's. I didn't feel like I was one with my HP(God). I felt like I was off the Spiritual beam. I prayed about it. It came to me this mor...	Mike B.	8	934	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Most years I get my dad beer for xmas. (Preview) I'm trying to figure out what to get my alcoholic father for Christmas today. Thinking back to all the Christmas's - most of my gifts were relating to beer. Beer mugs, hat', beer making kits, supplies, fancy beer, weird beer, mini kegs of beer, pain ol' cases of beer... pretty much anything and ever...	justadrunk	10	639	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	No Coincidences in my military mind! (Preview) Hey Pappy,blessings of this day! Today's reading ,for me,ever so pertinent(as usual). Last night about 2:00 a.m. I received my 4th "thanks but no thanks" reply from LOWE'S job application department. I am truly blessed to be receiving Social Security but as our plans have been altered...	mikef	8	621	Dec 18, 2012 by Jerry F
	Daily Reflections ~ Partners in Recovery & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. . . . Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your prese...	Sobrietyspell	4	416	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 17 (Preview) Fulfillment "Everything I need shall be provided today. Everything." Say it, until you believe it. Say it at the beginning of the day. Say it throughout the day. Sometimes, it helps to know what we want and need. But if we dont, we can trust that God does. When we ask, trust, and believe that o...	Pythonpappy	2	343	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 17, 2012 Quote of the Week "Learning to live life one day at a time..." My girlfriend went into her office a couple hours late today because of an early doctor's appointment and found that 14 people in her department had been laid off that morning. I'm home recovering from...	Pythonpappy	2	445	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Making amends (Preview) I have made some more amends, this time through email, and a forward to several family members at that!! I didn't think I would be doing "group" or bulk amends when I first began this!!! LOL I had imagined that all my amends would be so huge - such big moments - I pictured the beautiful water...	justadrunk	12	689	Dec 17, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	Is it ok to drink non-alcoholic beer occasionally? (Preview) So I have been sober for 4 months and was wondering if it was okay to have non-alcoholic beer? Not like downing a six pack or anything like that, just having one when you go out to dinner or something. Thoughts?	AngelaP	24	14745	Dec 17, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	rough day (Preview) I am from newtown, CT. I lived across the street from the elemantary school. I walk there daily. My neice and nephew attend there all my friends kids attend there, I have since moved to the next ton over. My family is home safe, I do not want to hear the names of the lost ones as I am sure to know them or there fa...	flipper	15	643	Dec 17, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	Today's Gift 12 - 16 (Preview) Do what you will with another person; But never put them out of your heart. --The Dalai Lama One of the most moving examples of the opening of a hardened heart is the story of Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. At an early age, Scrooge concluded that the world was a hard and cruel place. Making the acc...	Pythonpappy	3	388	Dec 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	Step 11 work (Preview) Today I went to Quaker meditation service with my sponsor. It is/was basically a silent 1 hour meditation/reflection time. I have not done enough work on step 11. I pray, but I have not learned meditation or even given it its proper due. My sponsor is heavily suggesting me learning how to meditat...	pinkchip	9	728	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
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