Alcoholics Anonymous

Ruhig · Ruhig

I went for a job interview today. I tried really hard not to be nervous. My nervousness actually came out as overbearingness. I'm embarrassed for who I am. When I got home, a letter said we didn't pay our rent-- and we did-- and I have a trail of documents that say we did. So I spent the better half of tonigh...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Thank you for all of your ESH, bro! Lotsa Liverpool loving from me :) Danielle x

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I have an 8 month old baby girl and I have to say that if I were to get run over by a bus tomorrow I could die knowing that I contributed something wonderful to the world. The strange thing for me though is that for the first time in as long as I can remember I actually care if I live or die. This perfect little per...

Polly · Polly

I love all of the Big Book and thought I would post this tonight :} Chapter 11.A VISION FOR YOUFOR MOST normal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. It means release from care, boredom and worry. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good...

tracy612 · tracy612

Im searching for the comedian (a recovering addict) who checked his pulse thru out the routine...this guy changed my life by making me see myself..I now need to find his routine, to save my brother, or just open his eyes for 30 seconds...I saw this routine in AA, and Na...plz can anyone help me locate a c...

tracy612 · tracy612

when i was just begining AA and Na, there was a comedian who checked his pulse through the entire routine...made a huge impact on me..now my brother is in need of something to get thru to him...this guy is perfect...plz help me find the videio...im desperate,..he is killing himself with booze...thi...

Polly · Polly

Dr Silkworth and Bill W. The Little Doctor Who Loved DrunksCopyright © A.A. Grapevine, Inc, May, 1951 A drunk is lying on a bed in a hospital, and a doctor is sitting beside the bed. The drunk is talking earnestly to the doctor. ...a wave of depression came over me, the drunk is saying. I realize...

Polly · Polly

*~*~*~*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*~*~*~* A.A. Thought for the Day I'm grateful that I found a program in A.A. that could keep me sober. I'm grateful that A.A. has shown me the way to faith in a Higher Power, because the renewing of that faith has changed my way of life. And I've found a happiness and co...

tryingagain4736 · tryingagain4736

Been in the program for many years before 15 sobriety years. Fell off a few years ago, but have made a decision to stop drinking today. Please anyone, say a prayer for me as i know in the beginning its hard and I'm not feeling too good this morning!

bizzaro me · bizzaro me

This is the longest I've made it with the intent to stop. I've had over four months before but when you factor in rehab, a drivers license on hold and no one to drive me to the liquor store it doesn't count. Anyway, shit's not easy but I'm making it. I appreciate this board so much. Whether I post or not readi...

deb365 · deb365

"Follow My guidance. Be afraid to venture on your own as a child fears to leave its mother's side. Doubt of your own wisdom, and reliance on Mine will teach you humility. Humility is not the belitting of the self. It is forgetting the self. Nay more, forgetting the self, because you are rememb...

Problem Solver · Problem Solver

I finally got up on my feet today. Ive been in a brokenhearted state for a long time. The whole time Ive been going through this Ive felt my higher power with me, it has kept me safe. Im finally able to see all the good things in life, the good people, the good family, the fellowship, I understand that I am...

Problem Solver · Problem Solver

The only requirement for membership in AA is a desire to stop drinking.This program works for those who truly want it.We are able to enjoy life as we once knew it, there is still hope but we need to take certain steps.We must be fearless and thorough from the very start.We must admit we are powerless over...

gonee · gonee

Alcoholics Anonymous is not only about stopping drinking, but also about rebuilding and nurturing healthy relationships. The first of which is with our partners. Alcoholism creates abnormal partnerships. The 12 steps of recovery is designed to rectify these relationships. The first of which i...

deb365 · deb365

"I can work through you better when you are at rest. Go very slowly, very quietly, from one duty to the next - taking time to rest and pray between. Do not be too busy. Know that you can do all things through Me who strengthens you. Nay, more, know that you can do all things through Me who rests you.&q...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I haven't been able to stop drinking. Regardless of having every reason in the world and a great deal of meaningful motivation, my wonderful wife, a beautiful new daughter, a career I enjoy, etc., none of it has helped win the battle against my brain. So maybe I should just quit fighting? Maybe I just ha...

Vegasdreamer · Vegasdreamer

Hi. I'm new to this site; I've struggled with alcohol addiction on & off for many years. I've decided that I really want it this time. I work at a bar that is very stressful & of course, everyone is always drinking. I'm beginning to think that I need to quit this job in order to be successful at sobr...

Killoran · Killoran

Hi there, I'm new here but I think perhaps I could find some answers here. My work on myself and with others as really shifted my priorities. I have a had a long standing desire to become a police officer and I am thinking about going for it, I am starting serious physical training next week. Here'...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I know that I sometimes come across as flippant and not very serious about my drinking issues or my desire to recover. Some of you have expressed your annoyance with my attitude and ripped me a new one on occasion (even though your alchy bible says that's a no-no). The truth is that I do take my drinking an...

SteveP · SteveP

Been listening again to one of my favorite AA speakers, Ray O'K and he really gave me insight...I'm one of those guys who'll never raise a word at a meeting, and can still be surprised with some of behavior you get from folks who claim x amount of sobriety...such as, for example, when you get those guys w...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Im so annoyed at myself. I keep telling myself i am going to make a meeting. But... [insert justification here]. Reading through lit, my brain telling me i've got down my first 3 and I'm ready for the 4 step. Tell me ruhig, just how honest are you if when asked you'll claim 3 years, instead of just saying...

Polly · Polly

Such Deep Despair It wasn't very long ago, I felt such deep despair and woe. I prayed to a God I thought I knew, Who hated me for the things I'd do. In tears I prayed, just let me die, For life had seemed to pass me by. All I ever did was fail. God let me die, send me to hell. I didn't want another drink, ...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I've been married for 6 yrs today. I remember the look in his eyes, completely in love and happy. I knew I was fooling him already back then. But he was fooling me too. If only we could have been so honest from the start. If only he wouldn't have hid smoking from me for 5 yrs, and I wouldn't have hid drink...

SteveP · SteveP

I'm paraphrasing, but it's something like: "Funny thing about alcoholism -- it always seems to kill those who don't have it." Steve http://quietmindrecovery.org/AA/index.htm

Polly · Polly

Hi all just wanted to say good night and God Bless you all. My new found AA friends. You brighten my days and inspire me so very much. I thank you all. Another sober day, Whoop,Whoop, now for my prayers of gratitude and thanks. Polly.X :}

Problem Solver · Problem Solver

Hi, Im an Alcoholic whos is new to online forums. Ive been using AA for about a year and Ive been sober for 5 months. Id like to contribute here to learn more and to offer support to others who need it. I guess I should introduce myself so Ill tell a bit about my story... I began Drinking at age 13 and Ive been...

Polly · Polly

Reading this made me smile to myself of the long lonley days of knowing I needed to do somthing about my drinking for years. AA has saved my life and for that I am full of gratitude. Polly.X IDo you think you may have a problem with alcohol?YesNo1.Do you feel you are a normal drinker?2.Have you ever awake...

McBiker · McBiker

I have been sober 1 day now. Drunk for the last 5 years. I had a drink yesterday morning in fact, blew off work to do it. Got the greatest wife and family in the world. After unreasonably getting angry at her for stupid crap, I am finally realizing that I as much as I've fought it, I am powerless over alc...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I came to AA on the 26th of Dec. I stayed sober 40 days. Relapse drinking was worse than any other drinking I've ever done. I came back to AA on the 26th of March. Today I am sober 40 days again. Tomorrow will be a very special day for me, but I am still grateful for this one. I barely made it to 40 days last t...

Cindylightballoon · Cindylightballoon

I lived through college not having one drop of alcohol. I went to coffee shops and talked philosophy and literature. I just never had the desire to drink. Then my best friend from high school moved back into town after I graduated, and introduced me to all the local bars. My mom often told me to be careful...

gonee · gonee

I have nothing that God has not given me. Therefore I own nothing and I have nothing. Everything has been a gift from my Father in Heaven. If that be the case, where then is room for any anxiety and worry? Therefore Step 11 says: "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contac...

Benita · Benita

Hi everybody. Anybody out there? I just registered and wrote my bio. How can I post it? How can I see it and retreive it?

Polly · Polly

I as Just reading this and thought I would share it with you,Its long so will be in a few posting. Enjoy, I did. Polly.x *~* The Four Absolutes *~* Foreword Spelled out as such, the Four Absolutes are not a formal part of our AA philosophy of life. Since this is true, some may claim the Absolutes should be i...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The real tests of the situation are your own willingness to confide and your full confidence in the one with whom you share your first accurate self-survey. . . . Provided you hold back nothing, your sense of relief will mount from minute to minute. The dammed-up emotions of years break out of their con...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

I bet you thought we'd forgotten? I do miss a lot of birthdays but today's your lucky day! How was the force with you, Brother? ;) Love & fellowship, Danielle x

justadrunk · justadrunk

Yesterday it started to sprinkle while the goat and pony were tied up to a tree, so I set out to free them, allowing them to take cover in the barn if they so desired. I threw on the fishing hat that was laying on the picnic table as I casually meandered by. Seemed like it was going to be a nice gentle rain, sm...

Ruhig · Ruhig

I'm a Certified Nurses Aide. It's my job to help elderly recover from surgery and or to die with dignity. I've had this job for a year. And there is a first time for everything. I walk into this womans room. Never seen her before. Begin on personal care. And as I am putting her shirt over her head, she spas...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Call a someone in AA. Does she want help planting some flowers? Maybe she would like to go out for tea. We could read the big book together and talk about it. Maybe just go for a walk together. Does she need help cleaning out a closet? Or organizing the attic? That's my plan of action today. What's yours?

Polly · Polly

I was just reading this and thought I would post it in the hope that any new members may be able to find confort with them. A program of loving that saves our lives. :} The 12 Steps and Principles Honesty Step 1. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. Hope...

Polly · Polly

I was never content with anything,the crass was always greener on the other side. I wished I had more money. I wished I was married. I wished people understood me. I wished I could stop drinking...Hmmm. All wishes. Looked For Years I looked for years, But could not see That all my mistakes Were caused b...

Aspgrl · Aspgrl

Lost my 24s on day 13.

I did my taxes yesterday and found out I owe over $2000. I have exactly $1.12 in my savings account. My family went out to dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday and a glass of wine was poured for me. I ordered a coke, but drank it and the wine. I had the one glass, and after th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Somehow, being alone with God doesn't seem as em- barrassing as facing up to another person. Until we actually sit down and talk aloud about what we have so long hidden, our willingness to clean house is still largely theoretical. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 60 It wasn't unusual for me to...

Polly · Polly

Just though I would share what I did when I first got my Daily Reflections book. I read the first page January 1st I am a Miracle. How true is that for all of us :} I then went stright to my birth date June 9th. Living in the Now.. First we try living in the now just in order to stay sober and it works. Once the ide...

Trinity Archer · Trinity Archer

So, here I am... listening to the same song on loop for the--fuck, who knows how many times. And I've already had five or six glasses of wine. My writing is intense when I drink, but I know I need to stop. I need to slow down. I need to stop putting my mind through this roller coaster, but it's the best way...

Wolfie55 · Wolfie55

If even the best of us on our best day had our character defects tattoed on our forehead we might pull our cap down to hide it. - something a longtimer said in a meeting tonight.

Jerry F · Jerry F

Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. See I know it. I also know how to do it. I have a loving, caring wife who doesn't refrain from giving me suggestions about self care. A couple of weeks ago I blinded myself in my right eye. I wasn't wearing safety glass...

iwantpizza · iwantpizza

I woke up this morning and learned that I texted to my brother and posted some things online last night after I had blacked out that were not nice, so here I am! I've known I have been an alcoholic for several years and have tried many times to stop unsuccessfully. I'm tearing up as I type this because it h...

Polly · Polly

Today I have choices and I choose to work at staying sober. I work at this not to be unhappy and sad. I work at this to be happy and fee.~*~A.A. Thoughts For The Day~*~^*^*^*^*^(\ ~~ /) ( \ (AA)/ )(_ /AA\ _) /AA\^*^*^*^*^Arrogance "I am a firm believer in bothguidance and prayer....

leeu · leeu

...when I can hardly recall what the past was like. Intellectually I can recount the horror story in intricate detail but, today, there is no emotional memory being dredged up. Just the facts, m'am, just the facts. Rather, gratitude, hope and serenity are what I am feeling. I love days like this!!! S...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 55 Since it is true that God comes to me through people, I can see that by keeping people at a distance I also keep God at a distance. God is nearer to me than I think and I can exp...

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	Crisis/opportunity (Preview) I went for a job interview today. I tried really hard not to be nervous. My nervousness actually came out as overbearingness. I'm embarrassed for who I am. When I got home, a letter said we didn't pay our rent-- and we did-- and I have a trail of documents that say we did. So I spent the better half of tonigh...	Ruhig	5	428	May 10, 2012 by jj
	Happy bellybutton Birthday, rrib! ((((Rich)))) (Preview) Thank you for all of your ESH, bro! Lotsa Liverpool loving from me :) Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	4	305	May 10, 2012 by vixen
	My little girl (Preview) I have an 8 month old baby girl and I have to say that if I were to get run over by a bus tomorrow I could die knowing that I contributed something wonderful to the world. The strange thing for me though is that for the first time in as long as I can remember I actually care if I live or die. This perfect little per...	TipsyMcstagger	7	540	May 10, 2012 by Mike B.
	A Vision For You. (Preview) I love all of the Big Book and thought I would post this tonight :} Chapter 11.A VISION FOR YOUFOR MOST normal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. It means release from care, boredom and worry. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good...	Polly	1	554	May 10, 2012 by Problem Solver
	when i began AA and Na, they showed a comedy routine with a guy who checked his pulse thru the routine..plz help me loca Search for the AA Na comidian that got thru to me (Preview) Im searching for the comedian (a recovering addict) who checked his pulse thru out the routine...this guy changed my life by making me see myself..I now need to find his routine, to save my brother, or just open his eyes for 30 seconds...I saw this routine in AA, and Na...plz can anyone help me locate a c...	tracy612	0	383	May 10, 2012 by tracy612
	plz help...im lookin for a AA comedian who checks his pulse all the time..super important..tryin to help my little bro.. (Preview) when i was just begining AA and Na, there was a comedian who checked his pulse through the entire routine...made a huge impact on me..now my brother is in need of something to get thru to him...this guy is perfect...plz help me find the videio...im desperate,..he is killing himself with booze...thi...	tracy612	0	326	May 10, 2012 by tracy612
	The little Doctor Who Loved Drunks. (Preview) Dr Silkworth and Bill W. The Little Doctor Who Loved DrunksCopyright © A.A. Grapevine, Inc, May, 1951 A drunk is lying on a bed in a hospital, and a doctor is sitting beside the bed. The drunk is talking earnestly to the doctor. ...a wave of depression came over me, the drunk is saying. I realize...	Polly	12	2337	May 10, 2012 by StPeteDean
	What a wonderful thought for the day. (Preview) ~~~^Twenty Four Hours A Day^~~~ A.A. Thought for the Day I'm grateful that I found a program in A.A. that could keep me sober. I'm grateful that A.A. has shown me the way to faith in a Higher Power, because the renewing of that faith has changed my way of life. And I've found a happiness and co...	Polly	3	267	May 10, 2012 by turninggrey
	Stopping drinking today (Preview) Been in the program for many years before 15 sobriety years. Fell off a few years ago, but have made a decision to stop drinking today. Please anyone, say a prayer for me as i know in the beginning its hard and I'm not feeling too good this morning!	tryingagain4736	13	446	May 9, 2012 by rayted32
	70 days sober (Preview) This is the longest I've made it with the intent to stop. I've had over four months before but when you factor in rehab, a drivers license on hold and no one to drive me to the liquor store it doesn't count. Anyway, shit's not easy but I'm making it. I appreciate this board so much. Whether I post or not readi...	bizzaro me	10	1146	May 9, 2012 by Wolfie55
	God Calling - Harmony Within (Preview) "Follow My guidance. Be afraid to venture on your own as a child fears to leave its mother's side. Doubt of your own wisdom, and reliance on Mine will teach you humility. Humility is not the belitting of the self. It is forgetting the self. Nay more, forgetting the self, because you are rememb...	deb365	2	331	May 9, 2012 by Ruhig
	Finally Happy again (Preview) I finally got up on my feet today. Ive been in a brokenhearted state for a long time. The whole time Ive been going through this Ive felt my higher power with me, it has kept me safe. Im finally able to see all the good things in life, the good people, the good family, the fellowship, I understand that I am...	Problem Solver	5	392	May 9, 2012 by Polly
	Reminder (Preview) The only requirement for membership in AA is a desire to stop drinking.This program works for those who truly want it.We are able to enjoy life as we once knew it, there is still hope but we need to take certain steps.We must be fearless and thorough from the very start.We must admit we are powerless over...	Problem Solver	3	545	May 9, 2012 by Polly
	Family recovery. (Preview) Alcoholics Anonymous is not only about stopping drinking, but also about rebuilding and nurturing healthy relationships. The first of which is with our partners. Alcoholism creates abnormal partnerships. The 12 steps of recovery is designed to rectify these relationships. The first of which i...	gonee	7	421	May 9, 2012 by gonee
	God Calling - The Rest of God (Preview) "I can work through you better when you are at rest. Go very slowly, very quietly, from one duty to the next - taking time to rest and pray between. Do not be too busy. Know that you can do all things through Me who strengthens you. Nay, more, know that you can do all things through Me who rests you.&q...	deb365	2	283	May 9, 2012 by turninggrey
	Is simply managing the problem a viable option? (Preview) I haven't been able to stop drinking. Regardless of having every reason in the world and a great deal of meaningful motivation, my wonderful wife, a beautiful new daughter, a career I enjoy, etc., none of it has helped win the battle against my brain. So maybe I should just quit fighting? Maybe I just ha...	TipsyMcstagger	20	540	May 9, 2012 by Polly
	I want to quit drinking, but....... (Preview) Hi. I'm new to this site; I've struggled with alcohol addiction on & off for many years. I've decided that I really want it this time. I work at a bar that is very stressful & of course, everyone is always drinking. I'm beginning to think that I need to quit this job in order to be successful at sobr...	Vegasdreamer	11	864	May 8, 2012 by Polly
	A career in law enforcement after recovery (Preview) Hi there, I'm new here but I think perhaps I could find some answers here. My work on myself and with others as really shifted my priorities. I have a had a long standing desire to become a police officer and I am thinking about going for it, I am starting serious physical training next week. Here'...	Killoran	10	528	May 8, 2012 by Polly
	24 hours down the rest of my life to go... (Preview) I know that I sometimes come across as flippant and not very serious about my drinking issues or my desire to recover. Some of you have expressed your annoyance with my attitude and ripped me a new one on occasion (even though your alchy bible says that's a no-no). The truth is that I do take my drinking an...	TipsyMcstagger	13	559	May 8, 2012 by Polly
	Restless, irritable and discontented (Preview) Been listening again to one of my favorite AA speakers, Ray O'K and he really gave me insight...I'm one of those guys who'll never raise a word at a meeting, and can still be surprised with some of behavior you get from folks who claim x amount of sobriety...such as, for example, when you get those guys w...	SteveP	6	5395	May 8, 2012 by Halfwolf
	Omgstfu and GO (Preview) Im so annoyed at myself. I keep telling myself i am going to make a meeting. But... [insert justification here]. Reading through lit, my brain telling me i've got down my first 3 and I'm ready for the 4 step. Tell me ruhig, just how honest are you if when asked you'll claim 3 years, instead of just saying...	Ruhig	10	381	May 8, 2012 by SteveP
	Such Deep Despair.. (Preview) Such Deep Despair It wasn't very long ago, I felt such deep despair and woe. I prayed to a God I thought I knew, Who hated me for the things I'd do. In tears I prayed, just let me die, For life had seemed to pass me by. All I ever did was fail. God let me die, send me to hell. I didn't want another drink, ...	Polly	1	337	May 8, 2012 by Problem Solver
	My anniversary. (Preview) I've been married for 6 yrs today. I remember the look in his eyes, completely in love and happy. I knew I was fooling him already back then. But he was fooling me too. If only we could have been so honest from the start. If only he wouldn't have hid smoking from me for 5 yrs, and I wouldn't have hid drink...	justadrunk	5	540	May 8, 2012 by Rob84
	A great one from AA speaker Ray O'K (may he RIP) (Preview) I'm paraphrasing, but it's something like: "Funny thing about alcoholism -- it always seems to kill those who don't have it." Steve http://quietmindrecovery.org/AA/index.htm	SteveP	2	522	May 8, 2012 by Ruhig
	Good night All. (Preview) Hi all just wanted to say good night and God Bless you all. My new found AA friends. You brighten my days and inspire me so very much. I thank you all. Another sober day, Whoop,Whoop, now for my prayers of gratitude and thanks. Polly.X :}	Polly	5	530	May 7, 2012 by Stepchild
	Joining Online Forums (Preview) Hi, Im an Alcoholic whos is new to online forums. Ive been using AA for about a year and Ive been sober for 5 months. Id like to contribute here to learn more and to offer support to others who need it. I guess I should introduce myself so Ill tell a bit about my story... I began Drinking at age 13 and Ive been...	Problem Solver	9	669	May 7, 2012 by Stepchild
	Are you a Newcomer looking in ? This may help. (Preview) Reading this made me smile to myself of the long lonley days of knowing I needed to do somthing about my drinking for years. AA has saved my life and for that I am full of gratitude. Polly.X IDo you think you may have a problem with alcohol?YesNo1.Do you feel you are a normal drinker?2.Have you ever awake...	Polly	5	425	May 7, 2012 by TipsyMcstagger
	First Timer (Preview) I have been sober 1 day now. Drunk for the last 5 years. I had a drink yesterday morning in fact, blew off work to do it. Got the greatest wife and family in the world. After unreasonably getting angry at her for stupid crap, I am finally realizing that I as much as I've fought it, I am powerless over alc...	McBiker	14	519	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	40 days (Preview) I came to AA on the 26th of Dec. I stayed sober 40 days. Relapse drinking was worse than any other drinking I've ever done. I came back to AA on the 26th of March. Today I am sober 40 days again. Tomorrow will be a very special day for me, but I am still grateful for this one. I barely made it to 40 days last t...	justadrunk	16	978	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	New to all of this (Preview) I lived through college not having one drop of alcohol. I went to coffee shops and talked philosophy and literature. I just never had the desire to drink. Then my best friend from high school moved back into town after I graduated, and introduced me to all the local bars. My mom often told me to be careful...	Cindylightballoon	7	446	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	Step 11. (Preview) I have nothing that God has not given me. Therefore I own nothing and I have nothing. Everything has been a gift from my Father in Heaven. If that be the case, where then is room for any anxiety and worry? Therefore Step 11 says: "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contac...	gonee	2	306	May 7, 2012 by Polly
	Brand New...Help! (Preview) Hi everybody. Anybody out there? I just registered and wrote my bio. How can I post it? How can I see it and retreive it?	Benita	13	587	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	The Four Absolutes. (Preview) I as Just reading this and thought I would share it with you,Its long so will be in a few posting. Enjoy, I did. Polly.x ~ The Four Absolutes ~ Foreword Spelled out as such, the Four Absolutes are not a formal part of our AA philosophy of life. Since this is true, some may claim the Absolutes should be i...	Polly	10	402	May 7, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Hold Back Nothing & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The real tests of the situation are your own willingness to confide and your full confidence in the one with whom you share your first accurate self-survey. . . . Provided you hold back nothing, your sense of relief will mount from minute to minute. The dammed-up emotions of years break out of their con...	Sobrietyspell	0	472	May 7, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy bio Bday belatedly, Mr. David! (Preview) I bet you thought we'd forgotten? I do miss a lot of birthdays but today's your lucky day! How was the force with you, Brother? ;) Love & fellowship, Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	6	383	May 7, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Trapped in the barn. (Preview) Yesterday it started to sprinkle while the goat and pony were tied up to a tree, so I set out to free them, allowing them to take cover in the barn if they so desired. I threw on the fishing hat that was laying on the picnic table as I casually meandered by. Seemed like it was going to be a nice gentle rain, sm...	justadrunk	6	403	May 6, 2012 by justadrunk
	Sobering. Humble. (Preview) I'm a Certified Nurses Aide. It's my job to help elderly recover from surgery and or to die with dignity. I've had this job for a year. And there is a first time for everything. I walk into this womans room. Never seen her before. Begin on personal care. And as I am putting her shirt over her head, she spas...	Ruhig	3	383	May 6, 2012 by rayted32
	Don't just talk about it... BE about it. (Preview) Call a someone in AA. Does she want help planting some flowers? Maybe she would like to go out for tea. We could read the big book together and talk about it. Maybe just go for a walk together. Does she need help cleaning out a closet? Or organizing the attic? That's my plan of action today. What's yours?	justadrunk	8	420	May 6, 2012 by justadrunk
	The 12 Steps to understand. (Preview) I was just reading this and thought I would post it in the hope that any new members may be able to find confort with them. A program of loving that saves our lives. :} The 12 Steps and Principles Honesty Step 1. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. Hope...	Polly	2	282	May 6, 2012 by Tracey C
	I Looked For Years ! .. (Preview) I was never content with anything,the crass was always greener on the other side. I wished I had more money. I wished I was married. I wished people understood me. I wished I could stop drinking...Hmmm. All wishes. *Looked For Years* I looked for years, But could not see That all my mistakes Were caused b...	Polly	1	310	May 6, 2012 by Mr_David
	Research (Preview) Lost my 24s on day 13. I did my taxes yesterday and found out I owe over $2000. I have exactly $1.12 in my savings account. My family went out to dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday and a glass of wine was poured for me. I ordered a coke, but drank it and the wine. I had the one glass, and after th...	Aspgrl	9	394	May 6, 2012 by Polly
	Daily Reflections ~ Cleaning House & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Somehow, being alone with God doesn't seem as em- barrassing as facing up to another person. Until we actually sit down and talk aloud about what we have so long hidden, our willingness to clean house is still largely theoretical. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 60 It wasn't unusual for me to...	Sobrietyspell	2	515	May 6, 2012 by Polly
	Living in the Now.. (Preview) Just though I would share what I did when I first got my Daily Reflections book. I read the first page January 1st I am a Miracle. How true is that for all of us :} I then went stright to my birth date June 9th. Living in the Now.. First we try living in the now just in order to stay sober and it works. Once the ide...	Polly	2	777	May 5, 2012 by Polly
	Writer cannot write without drink (Preview) So, here I am... listening to the same song on loop for the--fuck, who knows how many times. And I've already had five or six glasses of wine. My writing is intense when I drink, but I know I need to stop. I need to slow down. I need to stop putting my mind through this roller coaster, but it's the best way...	Trinity Archer	11	553	May 5, 2012 by Polly
	we are not saints.... (Preview) If even the best of us on our best day had our character defects tattoed on our forehead we might pull our cap down to hide it. - something a longtimer said in a meeting tonight.	Wolfie55	6	680	May 5, 2012 by justadrunk
	The 10th step... (Preview) Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. See I know it. I also know how to do it. I have a loving, caring wife who doesn't refrain from giving me suggestions about self care. A couple of weeks ago I blinded myself in my right eye. I wasn't wearing safety glass...	Jerry F	7	881	May 5, 2012 by Polly
	another first timer (Preview) I woke up this morning and learned that I texted to my brother and posted some things online last night after I had blacked out that were not nice, so here I am! I've known I have been an alcoholic for several years and have tried many times to stop unsuccessfully. I'm tearing up as I type this because it h...	iwantpizza	13	406	May 5, 2012 by rayted32
	Today I am responsible for my sobriety. (Preview) Today I have choices and I choose to work at staying sober. I work at this not to be unhappy and sad. I work at this to be happy and fee.~~A.A. Thoughts For The Day~~*^^^^^(\ ~~ /) ( \ (AA)/ )(_ /AA\ _) /AA\^^^^^Arrogance* "I am a firm believer in bothguidance and prayer....	Polly	2	795	May 5, 2012 by Mr_David
	It's one of those days... (Preview) ...when I can hardly recall what the past was like. Intellectually I can recount the horror story in intricate detail but, today, there is no emotional memory being dredged up. Just the facts, m'am, just the facts. Rather, gratitude, hope and serenity are what I am feeling. I love days like this!!! S...	leeu	9	407	May 5, 2012 by Tracey C
	Daily Reflections ~ Healing Heart and Mind & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 55 Since it is true that God comes to me through people, I can see that by keeping people at a distance I also keep God at a distance. God is nearer to me than I think and I can exp...	Sobrietyspell	2	317	May 5, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
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