Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

This a short video of an extraodinary Australian man ... talk about faith in a higher power ... here's your example ... enjoy! thanks for being patient Aaaah, got it, I think ... enjoy -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 4th of January 2013 09:...

Col · Col

New years eve... My first one sober. It was never an excuse for me to drink, per se, but more an opportunity for the rest of the world to drink like I drank lol. I'll be working tonight in a booze soaked atmosphere. I kinda didnt want to, but I've been blessed enough to pick up a couple of shifts at my old job. B...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Congrats on 90 days Britney (Gleek22) ... that one slipped right by be ... that's a 'BIGGY' Pappy

Col · Col

Although I've been sober for 7 months, I haven't really been doing much aside from working and meetings. Well, now that my full-time job is gone I have a lot of free time. I'm not all that great with unstructured time- I find that I get a lot more done with a rigid schedule. Now what do I do? It's sounds prett...

pinkchip · pinkchip

OMG! Business meetings are horrid sometimes. Especially when the prior treasurer "lost" a ton of money months before, nobody can agree on squat, and resentments are flying everywhere. It would seem the bigger the group, the worse and more contentious the business meeting. I love s...

flipper · flipper

So today I can honestly say I have not had one cigerette in the past year, 1 year smoke free, and now 8 months sober! It can be done!!! As this day comes to an end I sit back and review all of 2012, it was rough. Losing my house in 2011, almost losing wife and kids, being so broke, I could not keep my power on, wh...

Michelle2 · Michelle2

There are 2 people that are important in my life that don't believe I can/will quit. I get things like "yea, we'll see how long THAT lasts" and "I don't believe you want to quit" I DO want to quit! I'm tired of all the negative crap. BTW I've been drinking for 4 almost 5 years, I have on...

RubyTues · RubyTues

Had a good discussion about the spiritual aspect of AA at a meeting this evening. I have always considered myself an open minded atheist - religion and spirituality are great for other people if that's what they want to believe, but it doesn't work for me. I'm starting to realize how cynical I am, and h...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

At the root of every gray hair, there is a dead brain cell. Someone had to remind me, So I'm reminding you, too. Don't laugh.... It is all true! Perks of reaching 50 Or being over 60 And heading towards 70 or beyond! 1. Kidnappers are not very Interested in you. 2. In a hostage situation, You...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Moral Inventory It is fortunate that we can think in secret, because our thoughts would quickly get us in trouble if others could read them. In our thoughts, we can choose what we wish to reveal to others before we speak or act. In the long run, however, we do not really conceal our true thoughts and feeli...

ChristineG · ChristineG

I finally made it to my first meeting. It was a small group which was nice. Not too intimidating. Just 4 others. 2 men, 2 women. 1 month to 8 years sobriety. It was a meditation meeting but because of me they changed it to a first step meeting. Very nice group. After the meeting they were already telling me...

ghostman1960 · ghostman1960

I dont belong here. I just cause to much pain to too many people.

Chaya · Chaya

So, I offered to help another AA tonight but I'm concerned she is already setting up a situation that would go above and beyond what I'm able to do. I want to help, but I'm struggling myself some days. I need to keep in mind that being of service does not mean being taken advantage of and that it is ok to say no...

gonee · gonee

I am really happy to see many still here after the holidays. God bless you all and give you much strength, during this year. I am an alcoholic, with an incurable disease, but still able to live life to it's fullest by using the 12 steps according to the AA book. I have come down with the flu, but God has given...

joby · joby

Feeling great, my life has completley changed in the past 4 months. I can not thank this program, my higher power, or the fellowship of others enough. I know that I have a long way to go, but I could not be happier!! Am at work tonight, but will be at a meeting with some great people at my home group tomorrow n...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Learning new waysOnce we make a connection with our Higher Power, the ongoing problem is to hold on to it. Repeatedly we slip into our old ways of thinking and behaving. If not curtailed, eventually these will lead us back to that first fix, pill, or drink. We need only a word, thought, or familiar situa...

maire rua · maire rua

I am finding it hard to get a sponsor. It has not been for the lack of trying. I have had two, neither of whom mentioned the steps or did any work with me on this. I did not fall out with either of them, the relationships just petered out. I always made contact but it does not progress from there. I go to four to f...

leeu · leeu

If you are spending New Year's day in any of these settings, just say Thank You. You are safe and surrounded by people who care. You are, theoretically, not adding to any substances already in your body or which are leaving your body or which have left your body. You are blessed with a day of new be...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. --Albert Einstein It's easy to live as though our problems will just go away. We say tomorrow, next month, or next year will be better. We keep some kernel of hope that things will change, even...

HJF454 · HJF454

I'm 60 days sober and I'm going through hell. My non AH wife thinks I'm being controlling when I'm not. She tells me how the past inside her head is controlling her. I constantly tell her she can do whatever she wants and come and go as she pleases cause I'm not about controlling her. She has been trying to g...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 31, 2012 Quote of the Week "You're only as sick as your secrets." When I first entered the program, I was filled with guilt and shame over some of the things I had done. When I sat in meetings and heard others share openly about some of their past behaviors, I was shocked by how op...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

May you live all the days of your life. --Jonathan Swift Tonight, at midnight, a new year will begin. None of us know what the new year will hold. But we can trust ourselves to hold on to the spirit of recovery as we go through the year. As a new year is about to begin, we can rejoice in our new way of life. We can...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

Happy New Year. I just celebrated my 1st new year since 79/80 - a very long story . Yes I celebrated sober & listening to some very loud Rock music . My sons' band . My son started this band with a mate 2 yrs ago at 14y/old . Theyr'e 1st paid gig tonight , sang most of theyr'e own songs . Five sets of Very prou...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 562 Tradition Twelve became important early in my sobriety and, along with the Twelve Steps, it continues to be a must in my recovery. I became awar...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Well...Interesting discussion came up in the come to believe sunday meeting this morning. Of course being a gay meeting, the movie Les Miserables was discussed (LOL) but it was worthy of discussion. The entire movie/play is about suffering, oppression, poverty, and ultimately salvation. The...

Col · Col

As many of you know, I've recently gotten the ole ax from my job. Last Friday, actually. Prior to this, I had this very naive idea that now that I'm sober, all of my problems and ability to make very bad decisions would just STOP. I knew that there was a lot of work to be done in terms of the steps and establish...

RubyTues · RubyTues

At a meeting the other day a woman mentioned writing a list of all the things she did due to drinking that she was ashamed of as a kind of step 1. She said if it was all down on paper she would have a harder time denying to herself that she had a problem. Thought I'd give it a go this evening. I've only completed t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I've shut the door on yesterday, And thrown the key away. Tomorrow holds no fears for me, Since I have found today. -- Vivian Yeiser Laramore Feeling guilty or ashamed about the past - about what we did or did not do, about what happened to us, about who we were - can be our undoing. We must work long and hard...

ChristineG · ChristineG

I just found out that one of my very good friends started going to Alanon back when he was married and still goes from time to time including just this week. He is also the one person I invited over to talk to about my situation. This will make it much easier for me. What are the odds?

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . therefore the joy of good living is the theme of A.A.'s Twelfth Step. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 A.A. is a joyful program! Even so, I occasionally balk at taking the necessary steps to move ahead, and find myself resisting the very actions that could bring about the joy I want. I wo...

ghostman1960 · ghostman1960

I just got off of a two day bender that ended yesterday and then went to 2 meetings today. I just left the second meeting a little while ago and I swear if I had any money in my pocket I would have stopped off at the liquor store on the way home. -- Edited by ghostman1960 on Saturday 29th of December 2012 11:45:...

justadrunk · justadrunk

First time being really really sick and not alcohol related sick : ) Love it! Made it home from the morning meeting just in time, didn't have to be sick while driving or in public... my husband got off work early to take my brother to the airport for me... love those little gifts : ) Everything is going to...

turninggrey · turninggrey

I am the last guy to be Ebenezer Scrooge, but I am a bit relieved Christmas is over! I actually turn on Christmas music starting in October, I really work Christmas for the kids, I work real hard with the budget and the events, and make sure the appropriate Christmas shows are watched, but Damn if I am not r...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

SIGN LANGUAGE!!! Sign over a Gynecologist's Office:"Dr. Jones, at your cervix."**************************In a Podiatrist's office:"Time wounds all heels."**************************On a Septic Tank Truck:Yesterday's Meals on Wheels**********************...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Or something like that...Happy New year Family do this one with me...give me feedback from your own experiences. I was working my business this morning like I always do...gardening/landscaping for a local hotel. Some guy with a German accent came up to me and took my rake saying not asking, "...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The years teach us much, which the days never knew. -Ralph Waldo Emerson We dont need to know everything today, and so we dont. We dont know why some people act the way they do, or why we are addicts when others arent. All we need to know today is what to do to preserve sobriety for this day. This means doing t...

Chaya · Chaya

An ex's sister died from complications caused by alcoholism. She was only 1 month younger than me. What a truly terrible disease.

Col · Col

Haha, did you really think you could sneak that into a reply post and nobody would notice LOL! Congrats on 60 days sober.. Very well done, sister:)

DJ Danny T · DJ Danny T

dating! Dating is a huge handicap of mine and it has been even before i started drinking. I was a shy guy (still am) when it comes to talking to women. actually no thats a lie. TALKING to them i have improved upon. the whole ASKING OUT thing is still an issue. alcohol would of course make me relaxed enough to...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I've made it to day 30! I have hit 30 days before, but the difference this time is that I am going to meetings. Lots of meetings. I've told those very close to me that I'm not drinking anymore. I'm reading The Big Book, and Living Sober. I also have a lot of work to do still. I know that I need to reach out, phon...

Col · Col

So, there's this guy I know, I've known for close to 2 years. It's a sordid, complicated relationship that began as a coworker friendship that dissolved into a very messy situation involving lots of gossip and a lot of sexual harrassment on his part. I pretty much all but quite this job because of this,...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have wholehearted enthusiasm. --Hannah Senesh Life offers little if we sit passively in the midst of activity. Involvement is a prerequisite if we are to grow. For our lives' purposes we need enthusiasm; we need enthusiasm in order to gr...

gonee · gonee

Sponsorship and friendship are not the same. Many alcoholics chose the softer option of friendship and they end up in trouble. Those that choose a good sponsor, will grow spiritually and they will end up having a conscious contact with God. The sponsor will deal with our defects of character primari...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP DJ, ... ... ... glad to see you found us! Love ya and God Bless, Pappy -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 28th of December 2012 03:15:50 PM

justadrunk · justadrunk

I imagine that little girl, standing in the fields smelling bunches of clover and summer and smiles. The wind is blowing a gentle breeze, and it feels refreshing. At 2 years old, I feel grateful for it, but I don't know why. Some time later, I feel I will know why, and if I don't, there isn't a why. A few...

Charlz · Charlz

Someone PLEASE direct me to the passages in The Big Book that speak to the topic of 'sponsorship'. I would be most intrigued in hearing replies to the fact that AA Conferences have been addressing the problem of 'The Dangers of Sponsors' and why it seems to be gospel in AA that the newcomer has to "g...

Chaya · Chaya

Tonight, as I was walking up the path to my apartment, I had this great feeling for self-worth. I like myself. I'm going to relish in this feeling for a while. : ) I feel like I am one step closer to being the person I've always longed to be. -- Edited by Chaya on Friday 28th of December 2012 12:35:29 AM

ChristineG · ChristineG

When I read/hear the stories of others and how they came to AA I wish they wouldn't have had such a hard road but when it comes to my own path I just mostly feel I deserved it. Does the self loathing ever go away? Seems hard to believe at this point. I am just so disgusted with myself.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

You saved me once, and what is given is always returned. We are in this life to help one another. --Carlo Collodi, The Adventures of Pinocchio As the end of this year approaches, we think about endings and beginnings. This past year brought us both difficulties and happiness, both pain and healing. I...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Sobersally, ... We're glad to have you here ... and CONGRATS on your upcoming 1st year anniversary ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

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	You Think You Have it Rough? -- it works now -- (Preview) This a short video of an extraodinary Australian man ... talk about faith in a higher power ... here's your example ... enjoy! thanks for being patient Aaaah, got it, I think ... enjoy -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 4th of January 2013 09:...	Pythonpappy	1	466	Jan 4, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Oh, New Years... (Preview) New years eve... My first one sober. It was never an excuse for me to drink, per se, but more an opportunity for the rest of the world to drink like I drank lol. I'll be working tonight in a booze soaked atmosphere. I kinda didnt want to, but I've been blessed enough to pick up a couple of shifts at my old job. B...	Col	34	688	Jan 4, 2013 by justadrunk
	Congrats Britney, sorry I missed it! (Preview) Congrats on 90 days Britney (Gleek22) ... that one slipped right by be ... that's a 'BIGGY' Pappy	Pythonpappy	3	379	Jan 4, 2013 by RubyTues
	Hello world (Preview) Although I've been sober for 7 months, I haven't really been doing much aside from working and meetings. Well, now that my full-time job is gone I have a lot of free time. I'm not all that great with unstructured time- I find that I get a lot more done with a rigid schedule. Now what do I do? It's sounds prett...	Col	18	529	Jan 4, 2013 by Rob84
	Business Meetings....sigh (Preview) OMG! Business meetings are horrid sometimes. Especially when the prior treasurer "lost" a ton of money months before, nobody can agree on squat, and resentments are flying everywhere. It would seem the bigger the group, the worse and more contentious the business meeting. I love s...	pinkchip	15	591	Jan 4, 2013 by Col
	happy new year! (Preview) So today I can honestly say I have not had one cigerette in the past year, 1 year smoke free, and now 8 months sober! It can be done!!! As this day comes to an end I sit back and review all of 2012, it was rough. Losing my house in 2011, almost losing wife and kids, being so broke, I could not keep my power on, wh...	flipper	10	433	Jan 4, 2013 by mandm
	How do you handle negative people (Merqed) (Preview) There are 2 people that are important in my life that don't believe I can/will quit. I get things like "yea, we'll see how long THAT lasts" and "I don't believe you want to quit" I DO want to quit! I'm tired of all the negative crap. BTW I've been drinking for 4 almost 5 years, I have on...	Michelle2	31	2482	Jan 4, 2013 by Ex-MA Hole
	The spiritual stuff (Preview) Had a good discussion about the spiritual aspect of AA at a meeting this evening. I have always considered myself an open minded atheist - religion and spirituality are great for other people if that's what they want to believe, but it doesn't work for me. I'm starting to realize how cynical I am, and h...	RubyTues	7	510	Jan 3, 2013 by Rob84
	A 'funny' for the Old Timers (Preview) At the root of every gray hair, there is a dead brain cell. Someone had to remind me, So I'm reminding you, too. Don't laugh.... It is all true! Perks of reaching 50 Or being over 60 And heading towards 70 or beyond! 1. Kidnappers are not very Interested in you. 2. In a hostage situation, You...	Pythonpappy	6	859	Jan 4, 2013 by Tomas
	Today's Gift 01 -03 (Preview) Moral Inventory It is fortunate that we can think in secret, because our thoughts would quickly get us in trouble if others could read them. In our thoughts, we can choose what we wish to reveal to others before we speak or act. In the long run, however, we do not really conceal our true thoughts and feeli...	Pythonpappy	0	367	Jan 3, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I finally went (Preview) I finally made it to my first meeting. It was a small group which was nice. Not too intimidating. Just 4 others. 2 men, 2 women. 1 month to 8 years sobriety. It was a meditation meeting but because of me they changed it to a first step meeting. Very nice group. After the meeting they were already telling me...	ChristineG	13	513	Jan 3, 2013 by Gleek22
	I F##king hate myself. (Preview) I dont belong here. I just cause to much pain to too many people.	ghostman1960	15	648	Jan 3, 2013 by lady eli
	Remembering to assert my boundaries (Preview) So, I offered to help another AA tonight but I'm concerned she is already setting up a situation that would go above and beyond what I'm able to do. I want to help, but I'm struggling myself some days. I need to keep in mind that being of service does not mean being taken advantage of and that it is ok to say no...	Chaya	11	815	Jan 3, 2013 by justadrunk
	Glad to see you all posting here for the new year. (Preview) I am really happy to see many still here after the holidays. God bless you all and give you much strength, during this year. I am an alcoholic, with an incurable disease, but still able to live life to it's fullest by using the 12 steps according to the AA book. I have come down with the flu, but God has given...	gonee	5	753	Jan 3, 2013 by justadrunk
	4 Months today! (Preview) Feeling great, my life has completley changed in the past 4 months. I can not thank this program, my higher power, or the fellowship of others enough. I know that I have a long way to go, but I could not be happier!! Am at work tonight, but will be at a meeting with some great people at my home group tomorrow n...	joby	9	399	Jan 3, 2013 by SolanoGypsy
	Today's Gift 01-02 (Preview) Learning new waysOnce we make a connection with our Higher Power, the ongoing problem is to hold on to it. Repeatedly we slip into our old ways of thinking and behaving. If not curtailed, eventually these will lead us back to that first fix, pill, or drink. We need only a word, thought, or familiar situa...	Pythonpappy	3	392	Jan 3, 2013 by ChristineG
	tough finding a sponsor (Preview) I am finding it hard to get a sponsor. It has not been for the lack of trying. I have had two, neither of whom mentioned the steps or did any work with me on this. I did not fall out with either of them, the relationships just petered out. I always made contact but it does not progress from there. I go to four to f...	maire rua	5	514	Jan 2, 2013 by Tomas
	Detox, rehab, halfway house, shelter (Preview) If you are spending New Year's day in any of these settings, just say Thank You. You are safe and surrounded by people who care. You are, theoretically, not adding to any substances already in your body or which are leaving your body or which have left your body. You are blessed with a day of new be...	leeu	3	641	Jan 2, 2013 by Picaposie
	Today's Gift 01-01 (Preview) The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. --Albert Einstein It's easy to live as though our problems will just go away. We say tomorrow, next month, or next year will be better. We keep some kernel of hope that things will change, even...	Pythonpappy	4	470	Jan 1, 2013 by justadrunk
	Very depressed (Preview) I'm 60 days sober and I'm going through hell. My non AH wife thinks I'm being controlling when I'm not. She tells me how the past inside her head is controlling her. I constantly tell her she can do whatever she wants and come and go as she pleases cause I'm not about controlling her. She has been trying to g...	HJF454	19	544	Jan 1, 2013 by Chaya
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 31, 2012 Quote of the Week "You're only as sick as your secrets." When I first entered the program, I was filled with guilt and shame over some of the things I had done. When I sat in meetings and heard others share openly about some of their past behaviors, I was shocked by how op...	Pythonpappy	0	395	Dec 31, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 12-31 (Preview) May you live all the days of your life. --Jonathan Swift Tonight, at midnight, a new year will begin. None of us know what the new year will hold. But we can trust ourselves to hold on to the spirit of recovery as we go through the year. As a new year is about to begin, we can rejoice in our new way of life. We can...	Pythonpappy	0	364	Dec 31, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	New Year in Aussie (Preview) Happy New Year. I just celebrated my 1st new year since 79/80 - a very long story . Yes I celebrated sober & listening to some very loud Rock music . My sons' band . My son started this band with a mate 2 yrs ago at 14y/old . Theyr'e 1st paid gig tonight , sang most of theyr'e own songs . Five sets of Very prou...	Zoomtopz	6	373	Dec 31, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ Anonymity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 562 Tradition Twelve became important early in my sobriety and, along with the Twelve Steps, it continues to be a must in my recovery. I became awar...	Sobrietyspell	0	443	Dec 31, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Les miserables - Love for another = God (Preview) Well...Interesting discussion came up in the come to believe sunday meeting this morning. Of course being a gay meeting, the movie Les Miserables was discussed (LOL) but it was worthy of discussion. The entire movie/play is about suffering, oppression, poverty, and ultimately salvation. The...	pinkchip	6	629	Dec 31, 2012 by Rob84
	It's been a long week (Preview) As many of you know, I've recently gotten the ole ax from my job. Last Friday, actually. Prior to this, I had this very naive idea that now that I'm sober, all of my problems and ability to make very bad decisions would just STOP. I knew that there was a lot of work to be done in terms of the steps and establish...	Col	6	526	Dec 31, 2012 by Rob84
	Making a list (Preview) At a meeting the other day a woman mentioned writing a list of all the things she did due to drinking that she was ashamed of as a kind of step 1. She said if it was all down on paper she would have a harder time denying to herself that she had a problem. Thought I'd give it a go this evening. I've only completed t...	RubyTues	8	549	Dec 31, 2012 by Rob84
	Today's Gift 12 - 30 (Preview) I've shut the door on yesterday, And thrown the key away. Tomorrow holds no fears for me, Since I have found today. -- Vivian Yeiser Laramore Feeling guilty or ashamed about the past - about what we did or did not do, about what happened to us, about who we were - can be our undoing. We must work long and hard...	Pythonpappy	4	465	Dec 31, 2012 by justadrunk
	HP must already be working (Preview) I just found out that one of my very good friends started going to Alanon back when he was married and still goes from time to time including just this week. He is also the one person I invited over to talk to about my situation. This will make it much easier for me. What are the odds?	ChristineG	3	458	Dec 30, 2012 by mikef
	Daily Reflections ~ The Joy of Living & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . therefore the joy of good living is the theme of A.A.'s Twelfth Step. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 A.A. is a joyful program! Even so, I occasionally balk at taking the necessary steps to move ahead, and find myself resisting the very actions that could bring about the joy I want. I wo...	Sobrietyspell	0	394	Dec 30, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	I dont know if I am capable of doing this, (Preview) I just got off of a two day bender that ended yesterday and then went to 2 meetings today. I just left the second meeting a little while ago and I swear if I had any money in my pocket I would have stopped off at the liquor store on the way home. -- Edited by ghostman1960 on Saturday 29th of December 2012 11:45:...	ghostman1960	13	784	Dec 30, 2012 by Col
	Flu (Preview) First time being really really sick and not alcohol related sick : ) Love it! Made it home from the morning meeting just in time, didn't have to be sick while driving or in public... my husband got off work early to take my brother to the airport for me... love those little gifts : ) Everything is going to...	justadrunk	9	458	Dec 30, 2012 by Col
	Anyone secretly glad it's over? (Preview) I am the last guy to be Ebenezer Scrooge, but I am a bit relieved Christmas is over! I actually turn on Christmas music starting in October, I really work Christmas for the kids, I work real hard with the budget and the events, and make sure the appropriate Christmas shows are watched, but Damn if I am not r...	turninggrey	12	614	Dec 30, 2012 by Frodo
	Time for a Little Humor! (Preview) SIGN LANGUAGE!!! Sign over a Gynecologist's Office:"Dr. Jones, at your cervix."************************In a Podiatrist's office:"Time wounds all heels."**********************On a Septic Tank Truck:Yesterday's Meals on Wheels********************...	Pythonpappy	4	384	Dec 30, 2012 by Jerry F
	DeJa Vue all over again... (Preview) Or something like that...Happy New year Family do this one with me...give me feedback from your own experiences. I was working my business this morning like I always do...gardening/landscaping for a local hotel. Some guy with a German accent came up to me and took my rake saying not asking, "...	Jerry F	9	544	Dec 30, 2012 by Jerry F
	Today's Gift 12 - 29 (Preview) The years teach us much, which the days never knew. -Ralph Waldo Emerson We dont need to know everything today, and so we dont. We dont know why some people act the way they do, or why we are addicts when others arent. All we need to know today is what to do to preserve sobriety for this day. This means doing t...	Pythonpappy	0	304	Dec 29, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Death by alcohol. 34 years old. (Preview) An ex's sister died from complications caused by alcoholism. She was only 1 month younger than me. What a truly terrible disease.	Chaya	12	842	Dec 29, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	Congrats on 60 days, Chaya! (Preview) Haha, did you really think you could sneak that into a reply post and nobody would notice LOL! Congrats on 60 days sober.. Very well done, sister:)	Col	12	382	Dec 29, 2012 by Jerry F
	one problem that i still have....... (Preview) dating! Dating is a huge handicap of mine and it has been even before i started drinking. I was a shy guy (still am) when it comes to talking to women. actually no thats a lie. TALKING to them i have improved upon. the whole ASKING OUT thing is still an issue. alcohol would of course make me relaxed enough to...	DJ Danny T	7	466	Dec 29, 2012 by Picaposie
	I am on Day 30 (Preview) I've made it to day 30! I have hit 30 days before, but the difference this time is that I am going to meetings. Lots of meetings. I've told those very close to me that I'm not drinking anymore. I'm reading The Big Book, and Living Sober. I also have a lot of work to do still. I know that I need to reach out, phon...	RubyTues	16	605	Dec 29, 2012 by Col
	A conundrum? (Preview) So, there's this guy I know, I've known for close to 2 years. It's a sordid, complicated relationship that began as a coworker friendship that dissolved into a very messy situation involving lots of gossip and a lot of sexual harrassment on his part. I pretty much all but quite this job because of this,...	Col	8	368	Dec 29, 2012 by Tomas
	Today's Gift 12 - 28 (Preview) One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have wholehearted enthusiasm. --Hannah Senesh Life offers little if we sit passively in the midst of activity. Involvement is a prerequisite if we are to grow. For our lives' purposes we need enthusiasm; we need enthusiasm in order to gr...	Pythonpappy	0	385	Dec 28, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Sponsorship or friendship? (Preview) Sponsorship and friendship are not the same. Many alcoholics chose the softer option of friendship and they end up in trouble. Those that choose a good sponsor, will grow spiritually and they will end up having a conscious contact with God. The sponsor will deal with our defects of character primari...	gonee	8	776	Dec 28, 2012 by Bob K
	Welcome DJ Danny T (Preview) Welcome to MIP DJ, ... ... ... glad to see you found us! Love ya and God Bless, Pappy -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 28th of December 2012 03:15:50 PM	Pythonpappy	0	301	Dec 28, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Hair straight back. (Preview) I imagine that little girl, standing in the fields smelling bunches of clover and summer and smiles. The wind is blowing a gentle breeze, and it feels refreshing. At 2 years old, I feel grateful for it, but I don't know why. Some time later, I feel I will know why, and if I don't, there isn't a why. A few...	justadrunk	4	421	Dec 28, 2012 by Rob84
	Sponsors? (Preview) Someone PLEASE direct me to the passages in The Big Book that speak to the topic of 'sponsorship'. I would be most intrigued in hearing replies to the fact that AA Conferences have been addressing the problem of 'The Dangers of Sponsors' and why it seems to be gospel in AA that the newcomer has to "g...	Charlz	8	564	Dec 28, 2012 by justadrunk
	One step closer (Preview) Tonight, as I was walking up the path to my apartment, I had this great feeling for self-worth. I like myself. I'm going to relish in this feeling for a while. : ) I feel like I am one step closer to being the person I've always longed to be. -- Edited by Chaya on Friday 28th of December 2012 12:35:29 AM	Chaya	11	586	Dec 28, 2012 by justadrunk
	Is it common to feel like this? (Preview) When I read/hear the stories of others and how they came to AA I wish they wouldn't have had such a hard road but when it comes to my own path I just mostly feel I deserved it. Does the self loathing ever go away? Seems hard to believe at this point. I am just so disgusted with myself.	ChristineG	11	749	Dec 28, 2012 by Bob K
	Today's Gift 12 - 27 (Preview) You saved me once, and what is given is always returned. We are in this life to help one another. --Carlo Collodi, The Adventures of Pinocchio As the end of this year approaches, we think about endings and beginnings. This past year brought us both difficulties and happiness, both pain and healing. I...	Pythonpappy	0	330	Dec 27, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Welcome AAsobersally (Preview) Welcome to MIP Sobersally, ... We're glad to have you here ... and CONGRATS on your upcoming 1st year anniversary ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	2	301	Dec 27, 2012 by Col
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