Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

Angell · Angell

Hello, I saw four of us in the room and decided to open the meeting room a bit early. If anyone would like to join, just click on the 'Online Meeting' link at the top, middle of the page. Off to make virtual coffee...

justadrunk · justadrunk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O0Kfy1ZOUk&sns=fb

Tracey C · Tracey C

Today while I was shopping in a shopping centre, with 2 of my children, a fight broke out between a man and a woman. We were standing in a bakery, when the yelling and cursing started. My God, I've never heard anything like it before in public. They just didn't seem to care. The shop assistant and othe...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

But it is from our twisted relations with family, friends, and society at large that many of us have suffered the most. We have been especially stupid and stubborn about them. The primary fact that we fail to recognize is our total inability to form a true partnership with another human being. TWELVE...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Every single moment has meaning in it. We can discover meaning in a situation and respond to it in a meaningful way. The action or attitude we take may be spontaneous or planned, fateful or ordinary. When we discover meaning we surrender not in defeat but with an awesome, wondrous sense that something...

Angell · Angell

"He clamors for this or that, claiming he cannot master alcohol until his material needs are cared for. Nonsense. Some of us have taken very hard knocks to learn this truth: Job or no job--wife or no wife--..." Big book p. 98 The book goes on to say, "Burn into the consciousness of eve...

Closer · Closer

After a long time of "stumbling" in this program I have found the basic principle that is helping me more than ever. I have been in a very ugly place which is where my alcoholism took me. I was there for years. I managed to have a spiritual experience that was keeping me sober, but I was still...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

http://www.rtbot.net/play.php?id=Xv1tMioGgXIWatch the whole thing.

Polly · Polly

Already I have a big smile on my face,just reading your postings and catching up with you all. Thank goodness too that I have my password still :} lol. I have had problems with my laptop and still have,but hope to sort it soon. I have had a wonderful 5 days with my daughter and 3yr old grandson on a visit ove...

gonee · gonee

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." I have read this statement for many years. I was weary and burdened. Sometimes I felt like life had no real meaning for me. It was only when I entered the doors of AA and read: "We admiited we were powerless over alco...

Angell · Angell

My wife is recovering from surgery and I'm staying close by this week. As she's doing alot of sleeping, I'm finding myself with alot more time than normal and it's got me thinking. Thinking leads to posting and so... Let me first say that it is my own life that is prompting the questions in this thread -...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I've spent the last few days in a funk. Totally selfish and self centered once again. I began to question things about AA. My sponsor told me to read pages 68 & 69 of the big book. I did, and was kind of even more upset by them. The line that says we should laugh at non-spiritual folks got me to wonde...

mossleyhill · mossleyhill

need some help please! -- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 24th of April 2012 03:02:46 PM

Angell · Angell

What does 'carrying the message' mean to you? I have been reading some old grapevine articles today and it seems to me that our (re:AA-ers) understanding of the twelfth step has changed significantly. Perhaps, and this is only one man's opinion of course, we place too much responsibility on the ne...

bikerbill · bikerbill

31st May, after a meeting, check my phone to find a missed call from my 86 yr old Mum. Message was Ring me now, Oh shit thinks I, she's had a fall of summat, no just a panicky call to say that the van I was picking up wasn't available - not much I could do at 9 at night.........only a moderate panic tho' Still,...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Sooooooo, I buy a condo in Florida and actually reside there. My work actually has me in Florida half the year, and since it is within a couple hours from my house in South Carolina, it made sense to have a place there. Like all the condo associations in Florida, there are issues. The board members ask...

odat · odat

At the end of my 4th step I had found God. I had a spiritual awakening that was very powerful and the strange thing is, I went right out and did what I had just written about, jumped into a codependent mistake with a guy who I had nothing in common with, someone coming out of prison. I had a long history of tryi...

Col · Col

So, today is 24 days sober for me. Ive read that it is not wise or advisable to make any rash decisions during early sobriety, and I agree. Heres my plight.. I work 2 jobs, and have for a while now in an effort to reduce debt. My primary goal is to get caught up on student loans so that I can go to grad school and...

Polly · Polly

Just found this and thought I would share.... Without acceptance of step one I will die... The Steps shall set you free, but first they'll piss you off." (modern, anon.) Don't be surprised if you get very angry while working through these worksheets. Look over page 3 of these worksheets and see...

justadrunk · justadrunk

If and when, I can stop that argument, that leads to hurt feelings, that leads to a heavy foot and unattentiveness, that leads to a speeding ticket, that leads to anger and disappointment, that leads to blame, that leads to more guilt, that leads to apologies, that leads to that wondeful hug I should ha...

gonee · gonee

Did AA save my life? It most certainly did. Was there anything else out there for me? None whatsoever. Because everyone judges the alcoholic before understanding his disease. Only another alcoholic is able to help because he has really been there. Just for today, lest I forget where my help came from...

jj · jj

The definition of insanity being "doing the same things over and over and expecting a different outcome" is true in both physical and emotional sobriety. The old adolescent ways of getting what we think we need is just as insane because we are using the wrong set of tools to find mean...

kendra v · kendra v

-- Edited by kendra v on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 03:28:03 PM

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

Ha ha, just kidding. I'm doing just fine and felt like checking in :)

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Self-searching is the means by which we bring new vision, action, and grace to bear upon the dark and negative side of our natures. With it comes the development of that kind of humility that makes it possible for us to receive God's help. . . . we find that bit by bit we can discard the old life the one that d...

gonee · gonee

The fact that we are here, gives us a chance for recovery from alcoholism. Many will die without even knowing that there is a fellowship and people who have got well from this disease. That's my gratitude today, for knowing that God had seen my suffering and made a provision for me. He did not send a hundr...

LArtist · LArtist

Hi, I have been in AA since January. Before going to AA I had almost 9 mos. of sobriety on my own. I have relapsed more frequently since being in AA although the relapses have not been quite as bad they are more frequent! I havent even been able to get 90 days. I relapsed last Friday and stopped Monday mornin...

bigdonkey1 · bigdonkey1

Well, I've considered myself a border line alcoholic the last time I quit, and think I evolved into a full blown alcholic. Last time I quit, it was for a couple of months or so. Here's what happend though: I went to a bar, to watch a fight. Didn't plan on drinking, but the thing is they charged you for a brace...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My w...

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	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	433	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	691	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	411	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	468	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	386	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	401	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	546	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	283	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	356	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	261	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	725	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	338	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	370	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	579	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	638	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	593	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	372	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	417	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	376	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	618	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	433	Jun 13, 2012 by pinkchip
	Opening the meeting room (Preview) Hello, I saw four of us in the room and decided to open the meeting room a bit early. If anyone would like to join, just click on the 'Online Meeting' link at the top, middle of the page. Off to make virtual coffee...	Angell	5	352	Jun 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	“When you reach for the stars, you may not get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud, either.” (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O0Kfy1ZOUk&sns=fb	justadrunk	2	296	Jun 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	Shopping (Preview) Today while I was shopping in a shopping centre, with 2 of my children, a fight broke out between a man and a woman. We were standing in a bakery, when the yelling and cursing started. My God, I've never heard anything like it before in public. They just didn't seem to care. The shop assistant and othe...	Tracey C	3	357	Jun 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Forming True Partnerships & 24hrs a Day (Preview) But it is from our twisted relations with family, friends, and society at large that many of us have suffered the most. We have been especially stupid and stubborn about them. The primary fact that we fail to recognize is our total inability to form a true partnership with another human being. TWELVE...	Sobrietyspell	1	334	Jun 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	Food for thought? (Preview) Every single moment has meaning in it. We can discover meaning in a situation and respond to it in a meaningful way. The action or attitude we take may be spontaneous or planned, fateful or ordinary. When we discover meaning we surrender not in defeat but with an awesome, wondrous sense that something...	Ruhig	4	349	Jun 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	What have you stayed sober through? (Preview) "He clamors for this or that, claiming he cannot master alcohol until his material needs are cared for. Nonsense. Some of us have taken very hard knocks to learn this truth: Job or no job--wife or no wife--..." Big book p. 98 The book goes on to say, "Burn into the consciousness of eve...	Angell	17	801	Jun 13, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Amazing Progress. (Preview) After a long time of "stumbling" in this program I have found the basic principle that is helping me more than ever. I have been in a very ugly place which is where my alcoholism took me. I was there for years. I managed to have a spiritual experience that was keeping me sober, but I was still...	Closer	6	480	Jun 13, 2012 by Closer
	Seniors Moments (Preview) http://www.rtbot.net/play.php?id=Xv1tMioGgXIWatch the whole thing.	Pythonpappy	3	328	Jun 13, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	An abundance of love,joy and happiness all in AA. You guys are tops :} (Preview) Already I have a big smile on my face,just reading your postings and catching up with you all. Thank goodness too that I have my password still :} lol. I have had problems with my laptop and still have,but hope to sort it soon. I have had a wonderful 5 days with my daughter and 3yr old grandson on a visit ove...	Polly	6	669	Jun 13, 2012 by bizzaro me
	God's call to a sick mind. (Preview) "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." I have read this statement for many years. I was weary and burdened. Sometimes I felt like life had no real meaning for me. It was only when I entered the doors of AA and read: *"We admiited we were powerless over alco...*	gonee	7	398	Jun 13, 2012 by Closer
	Progress not perfection (Preview) My wife is recovering from surgery and I'm staying close by this week. As she's doing alot of sleeping, I'm finding myself with alot more time than normal and it's got me thinking. Thinking leads to posting and so... Let me first say that it is my own life that is prompting the questions in this thread -...	Angell	8	2468	Jun 12, 2012 by Mike B.
	Funk (Preview) I've spent the last few days in a funk. Totally selfish and self centered once again. I began to question things about AA. My sponsor told me to read pages 68 & 69 of the big book. I did, and was kind of even more upset by them. The line that says we should laugh at non-spiritual folks got me to wonde...	justadrunk	12	479	Jun 12, 2012 by TipsyMcstagger
	Would be good to chat with any people from Liverpool (or UK) (Preview) need some help please! -- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 24th of April 2012 03:02:46 PM	mossleyhill	8	810	Jun 12, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	The twelfth step (Preview) What does 'carrying the message' mean to you? I have been reading some old grapevine articles today and it seems to me that our (re:AA-ers) understanding of the twelfth step has changed significantly. Perhaps, and this is only one man's opinion of course, we place too much responsibility on the ne...	Angell	11	339	Jun 12, 2012 by Rob84
	Well Hell, what a week this has been (Preview) 31st May, after a meeting, check my phone to find a missed call from my 86 yr old Mum. Message was Ring me now, Oh shit thinks I, she's had a fall of summat, no just a panicky call to say that the van I was picking up wasn't available - not much I could do at 9 at night.........only a moderate panic tho' Still,...	bikerbill	7	364	Jun 12, 2012 by Gerrit
	So why would an alcoholic become a condo assn board member? (Preview) Sooooooo, I buy a condo in Florida and actually reside there. My work actually has me in Florida half the year, and since it is within a couple hours from my house in South Carolina, it made sense to have a place there. Like all the condo associations in Florida, there are issues. The board members ask...	turninggrey	17	1191	Jun 11, 2012 by justadrunk
	Trying to Find Joy Again (Preview) At the end of my 4th step I had found God. I had a spiritual awakening that was very powerful and the strange thing is, I went right out and did what I had just written about, jumped into a codependent mistake with a guy who I had nothing in common with, someone coming out of prison. I had a long history of tryi...	odat	8	471	Jun 11, 2012 by Mr_David
	What to do?? (Preview) So, today is 24 days sober for me. Ive read that it is not wise or advisable to make any rash decisions during early sobriety, and I agree. Heres my plight.. I work 2 jobs, and have for a while now in an effort to reduce debt. My primary goal is to get caught up on student loans so that I can go to grad school and...	Col	11	432	Jun 11, 2012 by billyjack
	Step One...Cant be too hard,we all need to accept it :} (Preview) Just found this and thought I would share.... Without acceptance of step one I will die... The Steps shall set you free, but first they'll piss you off." (modern, anon.) Don't be surprised if you get very angry while working through these worksheets. Look over page 3 of these worksheets and see...	Polly	3	367	Jun 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	Just stop and hug before you start. (Preview) If and when, I can stop that argument, that leads to hurt feelings, that leads to a heavy foot and unattentiveness, that leads to a speeding ticket, that leads to anger and disappointment, that leads to blame, that leads to more guilt, that leads to apologies, that leads to that wondeful hug I should ha...	justadrunk	3	446	Jun 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	SOBRIETY a precious gift. (Preview) Did AA save my life? It most certainly did. Was there anything else out there for me? None whatsoever. Because everyone judges the alcoholic before understanding his disease. Only another alcoholic is able to help because he has really been there. Just for today, lest I forget where my help came from...	gonee	5	360	Jun 10, 2012 by Polly
	My old way of living did not work for me anymore... and i just got sicker and sicker (Preview) The definition of insanity being "doing the same things over and over and expecting a different outcome" is true in both physical and emotional sobriety. The old adolescent ways of getting what we think we need is just as insane because we are using the wrong set of tools to find mean...	jj	6	535	Jun 10, 2012 by Polly
	JUST TO SAY IM SORRY AND THANK YALL SOOOOO MUCH..... kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) -- Edited by kendra v on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 03:28:03 PM	kendra v	12	6898	Jun 10, 2012 by Polly
	Had sex with my female sponsor... (Preview) Ha ha, just kidding. I'm doing just fine and felt like checking in :)	TipsyMcstagger	15	2213	Jun 10, 2012 by Polly
	Daily Reflections ~ Opening Up to Change & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Self-searching is the means by which we bring new vision, action, and grace to bear upon the dark and negative side of our natures. With it comes the development of that kind of humility that makes it possible for us to receive God's help. . . . we find that bit by bit we can discard the old life the one that d...	Sobrietyspell	4	352	Jun 10, 2012 by Polly
	Gratitude in AA. (Preview) The fact that we are here, gives us a chance for recovery from alcoholism. Many will die without even knowing that there is a fellowship and people who have got well from this disease. That's my gratitude today, for knowing that God had seen my suffering and made a provision for me. He did not send a hundr...	gonee	4	315	Jun 10, 2012 by justadrunk
	Relapse pain (Preview) Hi, I have been in AA since January. Before going to AA I had almost 9 mos. of sobriety on my own. I have relapsed more frequently since being in AA although the relapses have not been quite as bad they are more frequent! I havent even been able to get 90 days. I relapsed last Friday and stopped Monday mornin...	LArtist	10	451	Jun 10, 2012 by Polly
	Started drinking again (Preview) Well, I've considered myself a border line alcoholic the last time I quit, and think I evolved into a full blown alcholic. Last time I quit, it was for a couple of months or so. Here's what happend though: I went to a bar, to watch a fight. Didn't plan on drinking, but the thing is they charged you for a brace...	bigdonkey1	5	592	Jun 10, 2012 by Polly
	Dat Would Be Me! (Preview) Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My w...	Pythonpappy	7	524	Jun 9, 2012 by Pythonpappy
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