Alcoholics Anonymous

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

For us, if we neglect those who are still sick, there is unremitting danger to our own lives and sanity. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151 I know the torment of drinking compulsively to quiet my nerves and my fears. I also know the pain of white-knuckled sobriety. Today, I do not forget the un...

Neophyte · Neophyte

-- Edited by Neophyte on Wednesday 25th of July 2012 08:48:12 PM

mommym · mommym

Can anyone please tell me how to get my last name off my posts?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

COWBOY TOMB STONE Headstone of Russell J. Larsen in the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah ! I wonder if he died knowing he won the 'Coolest Headstone' contest? His five rules for a happy life are at the bottom. FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW FOR A HAPPY LIFE: 1. It's important to have a woman who hel...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Thank you for calling heaven. I am sorry, all of our angels and saints are busy helping other sinners right now. However, your prayer is important to us and we will answer it in the order it was received. Please stay on the line.If you would like to speak to:God, press 1. Jesus, press 2. The Holy Spirit...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Sponsor had something come up. I'm thinking she's rescheduled this 4 or 5 times now. Still feel like it's part of the plan, but am not seeing why yet. I teeter on being upset, but never lose faith that it's exactly where I'm suppose to be. My faith in that remains strong today, and I'm sure that when it...

Skeptical75 · Skeptical75

Hi...I'm new to AA. When I told my sponsor I was thinking about going back to church, was told I was "managing" and AA was most important. Not church. But this is a "spiritual" program, right? So...is he a dick or is he right?

Mr_Ed · Mr_Ed

Hi, I'm coming to your forum for some advice. I am not an alcoholic but I know a co-worker who is. She has been a part of our work group for about 5 years. She is out of work frequently and she sometimes calls me when she's totally drunk and I can barely understand a word she says. I am writing this because I jus...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Amen.

Neophyte · Neophyte

On my way home from work today, I stopped by the 7-11. There was a boy who pulled up as I was leaving and he called my name. We did the usual catch up thing... New tatoo? How's your band? College? Parents? Significant others? And he asks my number and says we should hang out some time. Ok, sure. So he asks... D...

TigressErica · TigressErica

When making this account, at one point on the form it said "We need to make sure you are a human" and asked me to do the captcha image word thing. You species-ists!!!! What about aliens that are alcoholics? Fortunately... being a clever feline (Tigress) like myself... I was able to foil you...

Reffner · Reffner

Hey all. Great day to be alive and sober!!! I was considering attending a few Al Anon meetings and know there are a few here that do as well. So my question in a nutshell is, are alcoholics welcome at these meetings? Are there "open" and "closed" meetings like AA? How would I i...

odat · odat

When I look back at some of my earliest journaling and writing and my early 4th steps I can see that I pretty much did always know the truths abut my history, my family, my patterns, and who I became. I could only call it what I saw it as, there were words I came up with that were correct, but I couldn't really t...

TigressErica · TigressErica

I went 24 hours without a drink which ended Saturday when more of life's crap was dumped on me... then I gave in and drank... I wound up skipping church Sunday to sleep and drink all day. Monday I woke up... and of course the instant I woke up I was thinking "I need a drink, I need a drink, I need a drink ri...

To Female Members.... (Please Read) · John

please avoid responding to "this" post but respond tothe post listed below, when you see it you will understand why I am asking females to gather around this young lady. Men, thank you for your support, but we need to get the woman in her circle here. http://aa.activeboard.com/t50115821/im-think...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. ~~George Bernard Shaw It's easy to let circumstances determine how we think and behave. While it's true that some events seem devastating, our relationship with a Higher Power can help us accept and even grow from experiences that se...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly QuoteThe unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings! -Henry Ward BeecherWeekly Thought We need a strong immune system to keep our bodies healthy. And we...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

"My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 The joy of life is in the giving. Being freed of my shortcomings, that I may more freely be of service, allows humility to grow in me. My shortcomings can be humbly placed in God's loving c...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Every night after dinner, Merle took off for the local watering hole. He would spend the whole evening there and always arrive home, quite inebriated, around midnight each night. He usually had trouble getting his key to fit the keyhole and couldn't get the door open. And every time this happene...

jaykay2031 · jaykay2031

I left rehab after 4 and a half months to be in a relationship that never worked, i drank again but quickly realised its not what i wanted, so got myself back to meetings 2 weeks ago, im doing at least 1 a day and sharing loads but cant seem to feel happy at all, my emotions are everywhere and i feel i cant have...

Closer · Closer

I think Ive got to a certain point. Ive realized I'm loved and I'm a "cool guy" and I can feel real good about myself, and I can get up out of my awful place that I've been for so long. I'm also noticing something else. I'm not sure how much other people like me. I'm not sure how well my family re...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Enjoy !http://www.eaglesneedapush.com/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_-MO-_-07.23.12-_-PUSHmovie-USCAXX-&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=PUSHmovie-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 23rd of July 2012 08:23:34 AM

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

"I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 Having admitted my powerlessness and made a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God, as I understand Him, I don...

Neophyte · Neophyte

So, I did it!!! Leverne accepted me as her sponsee!! And, as instructed, also a poloroid and small caption goes in the recovery scrap book. I've also learned... I'm quite the creative individual. Starting step one formally tomorrow. She asked me to write a brief timeline of my memories. Says it wil...

Col · Col

So last night I had a bit of a meltdown. Came home after a meeting and broke down in tears.. Pacing and full of self loathing. Like, obsessively self loathing.. A record in my head skipping on the "I just can't stand myself" part. Couldn't sleep the whole night.. Had to work at 630. Whatever.....

gonee · gonee

"The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker." AA BOOK Pg30. AA does not sober up alcoholics. Instead it removes this obsession, through it's design for living in the 12 steps. If we remove the obsession, then we do...

gonee · gonee

Please read Pg 32 of the AA book.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Four letter wordsA young couple got married and went on their honeymoon. When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother. "Well," said her mother, "how was the honeymoon?" "Oh, mama," she replied, "the honeymoon as wonderful! So romantic...&q...

mommym · mommym

-- Edited by mommym on Tuesday 24th of July 2012 07:14:34 PM

Closer · Closer

I heard recently at a meeting about a feeling you can get in AA from continuous sobriety called a pink cloud. Its apparently a feeling that can last for a short amount of time, perhaps maybe a week or so, maybe 2, but can quickly go away and perhaps never come again. Has anyone ever experienced this? Iv...

Lindsey17 · Lindsey17

Hi my names Lindsey, Im 17 years old. The reason I started drinking was for fun of course, I mean im a teenager and thats what most teens do. Well then i realized it made me more confident in myself while i was drunk, it made me talk more, put myself out there more. Without alcohol Im very shy, and quiet, peop...

Ruhig · Ruhig

LIGHT BULBS: There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs? -- E...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=341rybZ42vA Told you she was young ... -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 23rd of July 2012 12:11:47 AM

Angell · Angell

I'm pretty new around MIP and not as prolific a poster as some but I thought I'd drop a quick post to say that we are just about to unplug the computer and put it in the U-Haul as we prepare to move. No idea how long it'll take to regain internet but it shouldn't be more than a few days - week at the most but just i...

tortuga · tortuga

Hello out there, my boyfriend has just come back from rehab, in a pretty destroyed and low shape. I am trying to be supportive, so I come here to find some answers maybe. He is 27 and has been very far already in his addiction. So now apparently they gave him pills, a lot of medication as he says... and some s...

Ruhig · Ruhig

A man walks into a bar and orders a 12-year-old scotch.

The bartender, believing that the customer will not be able to tell the difference, pours him a shot of the cheap 3-year-old house scotch that has been poured into an empty bottle of the good stuff. The man takes a sip and spits the scotch...

Closer · Closer

Youve just finally recovered. Youve been through this awful thing and have had a real god or whatever save you and your all alone in some apartment nearing 27. You dont really have anyone but your one friend who helps you with groceries just gave you some pop sounding real weird and it was open and ther...

Neophyte · Neophyte

Hi. I'm new here, and this is my first go at recovery. And today, I got caught, on camera, stealing substances from work. But you know what amazes me? The guy who has the tape, agreed to dispose of it and give me another chance. He said he used to steal all sorts of things all the time. But also told me he tho...

Neophyte · Neophyte

There are these two women in their 40s who have two decades a piece in sobriety, we call them Laverne & Shirley (nicknames) . Today, they showed me how to have fun in my recovery by driving me to the blueberry fest today. They each bought me one small gift of my choice. And then gave me a scrap book and to...

Ruhig · Ruhig

A 2006 study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another recent study found that Americans drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a year. That means, on average, Americans get about 41 miles per gallon. Not Bad.

nezyb · nezyb

I was reading a story in a local newspaper that was talking about a group of people who were making a 50 mile trek through the Olympic National Park. One of the women hiking had lost two sons, one to cancer at age 9, and one to heart problems at age 19. Her friend gave her a bag of rocks to take along. As she was...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Some of you may remember, that I have been hiding from my husbands family. There was the big party here at our house a few days after I was "outed" as an alcoholic, that I decided I was going to prepare and then skip out on. How obvious. As if my husband would light candles and dress the potato...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Wow, I don't know what hit me, but I had a break from work where for about 8 days I was high energy jumping from one task to the next. At a certain point I realized I needed to go back to work, and I slumped into no work and just taking great joy in doing nothing and not wanting responsibility for anything!! Hop...

Col · Col

So I'm having somewhat of a dilemma regarding old friends of mine. One friendship in particular is leaving me torn. Now I know I'm new to sobriety, and putting myself in certain situations is not wise. A good friend of mine, who although is supportive of my sobriety, is nonetheless a "trigger&qu...

vanessadnorman · vanessadnorman

my name is vanessa norman, im in need of a big book. I cant afford one at this time. I attend the na/ aa classes asked several people in the class there is none available at this time

Vividangel1983 · Vividangel1983

Well, been here before but fell off the wagon. I admit to making mistakes, but my drinking is literally ruining my life. It makes me unhappy, and I come off as an angry person, and I have ruined relationships. I harrassed my boyfriend when he broke up with me. I was drunk and kept calling him. Now I don't th...

smacman7 · smacman7

So, I pose the question, "What do you think some of the premier AA conventions or roundups around the country (USA) or the world for that matter?" 1. Cornhusker Roundup Omaha, NE 2. AA International Conventions 3. Founders Day Akron, OH

Neophyte · Neophyte

So, since I'm still able to walk and talk, I'm still going to work. But I've made it a point to keep myself away from the "scene of the crime" (the nurses cart). And I've started becoming a clean freak? I took four showers today, bought a set of home dental care and inspected for cavities and scr...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Just because you have a . . . handicap . . . doesn't mean that you can't be happy; it just means that it takes a lot of work to figure out how to do that. --Jodie FosterOne day a blind woman prepared to cross a street. But as she did, her cane made contact with a car parked in the crosswalk. "Who owns this ca...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Many of us who had thought ourselves religious awoke to the limitations of this attitude. Refusing to place God first, we had deprived ourselves of His help. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 75 Many false notions operate in false pride. The need for direction to live a decent life is satisfie...

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	Daily Reflections ~ Those Who Still Suffer & 24hrs aDay (Preview) For us, if we neglect those who are still sick, there is unremitting danger to our own lives and sanity. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151 I know the torment of drinking compulsively to quiet my nerves and my fears. I also know the pain of white-knuckled sobriety. Today, I do not forget the un...	Sobrietyspell	1	570	Jul 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Decision decision... (Preview) -- Edited by Neophyte on Wednesday 25th of July 2012 08:48:12 PM	Neophyte	4	389	Jul 26, 2012 by Neophyte
	How do I get my last name off my posts? (Preview) Can anyone please tell me how to get my last name off my posts?	mommym	4	425	Jul 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	A Cowboy TombStone (Preview) COWBOY TOMB STONE Headstone of Russell J. Larsen in the Logan City Cemetery, Logan, Utah ! I wonder if he died knowing he won the 'Coolest Headstone' contest? His five rules for a happy life are at the bottom. FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW FOR A HAPPY LIFE: 1. It's important to have a woman who hel...	Pythonpappy	6	1003	Jul 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Calling Heaven (Preview) Thank you for calling heaven. I am sorry, all of our angels and saints are busy helping other sinners right now. However, your prayer is important to us and we will answer it in the order it was received. Please stay on the line.If you would like to speak to:God, press 1. Jesus, press 2. The Holy Spirit...	Pythonpappy	3	452	Jul 26, 2012 by Tanin
	No 5th step (Preview) Sponsor had something come up. I'm thinking she's rescheduled this 4 or 5 times now. Still feel like it's part of the plan, but am not seeing why yet. I teeter on being upset, but never lose faith that it's exactly where I'm suppose to be. My faith in that remains strong today, and I'm sure that when it...	justadrunk	14	885	Jul 26, 2012 by justadrunk
	Church? (Preview) Hi...I'm new to AA. When I told my sponsor I was thinking about going back to church, was told I was "managing" and AA was most important. Not church. But this is a "spiritual" program, right? So...is he a dick or is he right?	Skeptical75	38	1046	Jul 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	NEED YOUR ADVICE PLEASE (Preview) Hi, I'm coming to your forum for some advice. I am not an alcoholic but I know a co-worker who is. She has been a part of our work group for about 5 years. She is out of work frequently and she sometimes calls me when she's totally drunk and I can barely understand a word she says. I am writing this because I jus...	Mr_Ed	12	524	Jul 25, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Higher power - guide me (Preview) Amen.	justadrunk	5	450	Jul 25, 2012 by Wolfie55
	I'm not abnormal? (Preview) On my way home from work today, I stopped by the 7-11. There was a boy who pulled up as I was leaving and he called my name. We did the usual catch up thing... New tatoo? How's your band? College? Parents? Significant others? And he asks my number and says we should hang out some time. Ok, sure. So he asks... D...	Neophyte	9	739	Jul 25, 2012 by mommym
	You species-ists!!!!! (Preview) When making this account, at one point on the form it said "We need to make sure you are a human" and asked me to do the captcha image word thing. You species-ists!!!! What about aliens that are alcoholics? Fortunately... being a clever feline (Tigress) like myself... I was able to foil you...	TigressErica	5	461	Jul 25, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Need some experience from Al Anon attending alcoholics (Preview) Hey all. Great day to be alive and sober!!! I was considering attending a few Al Anon meetings and know there are a few here that do as well. So my question in a nutshell is, are alcoholics welcome at these meetings? Are there "open" and "closed" meetings like AA? How would I i...	Reffner	23	2670	Jul 25, 2012 by mommym
	I Always Knew (Preview) When I look back at some of my earliest journaling and writing and my early 4th steps I can see that I pretty much did always know the truths abut my history, my family, my patterns, and who I became. I could only call it what I saw it as, there were words I came up with that were correct, but I couldn't really t...	odat	5	440	Jul 25, 2012 by pinkchip
	I will fail today... Also, my intro (Preview) I went 24 hours without a drink which ended Saturday when more of life's crap was dumped on me... then I gave in and drank... I wound up skipping church Sunday to sleep and drink all day. Monday I woke up... and of course the instant I woke up I was thinking "I need a drink, I need a drink, I need a drink ri...	TigressErica	20	1044	Jul 25, 2012 by pinkchip
	To Female Members.... (Please Read) (Preview) please avoid responding to "this" post but respond tothe post listed below, when you see it you will understand why I am asking females to gather around this young lady. Men, thank you for your support, but we need to get the woman in her circle here. http://aa.activeboard.com/t50115821/im-think...	John	3	460	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Dedicated to Lindsey ! (Preview) People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. ~~George Bernard Shaw It's easy to let circumstances determine how we think and behave. While it's true that some events seem devastating, our relationship with a Higher Power can help us accept and even grow from experiences that se...	Pythonpappy	1	385	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Weekly Quote/Thought (Preview) Weekly QuoteThe unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings! -Henry Ward BeecherWeekly Thought We need a strong immune system to keep our bodies healthy. And we...	Pythonpappy	3	379	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ "The Good and The Bad" & 24hrs a Day (Preview) "My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 The joy of life is in the giving. Being freed of my shortcomings, that I may more freely be of service, allows humility to grow in me. My shortcomings can be humbly placed in God's loving c...	Sobrietyspell	1	348	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Riddle me this? (Preview) Every night after dinner, Merle took off for the local watering hole. He would spend the whole evening there and always arrive home, quite inebriated, around midnight each night. He usually had trouble getting his key to fit the keyhole and couldn't get the door open. And every time this happene...	Ruhig	6	473	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	staying sober and happy (Preview) I left rehab after 4 and a half months to be in a relationship that never worked, i drank again but quickly realised its not what i wanted, so got myself back to meetings 2 weeks ago, im doing at least 1 a day and sharing loads but cant seem to feel happy at all, my emotions are everywhere and i feel i cant have...	jaykay2031	7	486	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Wanting to Work the steps now. (Preview) I think Ive got to a certain point. Ive realized I'm loved and I'm a "cool guy" and I can feel real good about myself, and I can get up out of my awful place that I've been for so long. I'm also noticing something else. I'm not sure how much other people like me. I'm not sure how well my family re...	Closer	12	457	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	The Push (Preview) Enjoy !http://www.eaglesneedapush.com/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_-MO-_-07.23.12-_-PUSHmovie-USCAXX-&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=PUSHmovie-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 23rd of July 2012 08:23:34 AM	Pythonpappy	1	592	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ I Ask God to Decide & 24hrs a Day (Preview) "I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 Having admitted my powerlessness and made a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God, as I understand Him, I don...	Sobrietyspell	2	369	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Warm&fuzzy (Preview) So, I did it!!! Leverne accepted me as her sponsee!! And, as instructed, also a poloroid and small caption goes in the recovery scrap book. I've also learned... I'm quite the creative individual. Starting step one formally tomorrow. She asked me to write a brief timeline of my memories. Says it wil...	Neophyte	13	595	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	ALMOST drank...almost but didn't:) (Preview) So last night I had a bit of a meltdown. Came home after a meeting and broke down in tears.. Pacing and full of self loathing. Like, obsessively self loathing.. A record in my head skipping on the "I just can't stand myself" part. Couldn't sleep the whole night.. Had to work at 630. Whatever.....	Col	13	511	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	The great obsession. (Preview) "The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker." AA BOOK Pg30. AA does not sober up alcoholics. Instead it removes this obsession, through it's design for living in the 12 steps. If we remove the obsession, then we do...	gonee	4	438	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Anyone considering early retirement? (Preview) Please read Pg 32 of the AA book.	gonee	5	368	Jul 25, 2012 by Mr_David
	Four Letter Words (Preview) Four letter wordsA young couple got married and went on their honeymoon. When they got back, the bride immediately called her mother. "Well," said her mother, "how was the honeymoon?" "Oh, mama," she replied, "the honeymoon as wonderful! So romantic...&q...	Pythonpappy	5	519	Jul 25, 2012 by Rob84
	My guilt (Preview) -- Edited by mommym on Tuesday 24th of July 2012 07:14:34 PM	mommym	4	595	Jul 25, 2012 by jj
	Pink Clouds... (Preview) I heard recently at a meeting about a feeling you can get in AA from continuous sobriety called a pink cloud. Its apparently a feeling that can last for a short amount of time, perhaps maybe a week or so, maybe 2, but can quickly go away and perhaps never come again. Has anyone ever experienced this? Iv...	Closer	19	5076	Jul 25, 2012 by justadrunk
	Im thinking about suicide because of alcohol. (Preview) Hi my names Lindsey, Im 17 years old. The reason I started drinking was for fun of course, I mean im a teenager and thats what most teens do. Well then i realized it made me more confident in myself while i was drunk, it made me talk more, put myself out there more. Without alcohol Im very shy, and quiet, peop...	Lindsey17	19	870	Jul 25, 2012 by justadrunk
	Logic for 200 Math for 500 (Preview) LIGHT BULBS: There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs? -- E...	Ruhig	21	719	Jul 24, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Ruhig Got A Brand New Pair of Rollerskates - Pretty Voice Too (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=341rybZ42vA Told you she was young ... -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 23rd of July 2012 12:11:47 AM	Pythonpappy	1	473	Jul 23, 2012 by Ruhig
	Moving (Preview) I'm pretty new around MIP and not as prolific a poster as some but I thought I'd drop a quick post to say that we are just about to unplug the computer and put it in the U-Haul as we prepare to move. No idea how long it'll take to regain internet but it shouldn't be more than a few days - week at the most but just i...	Angell	7	450	Jul 23, 2012 by justadrunk
	back from rehab...now what? (Preview) Hello out there, my boyfriend has just come back from rehab, in a pretty destroyed and low shape. I am trying to be supportive, so I come here to find some answers maybe. He is 27 and has been very far already in his addiction. So now apparently they gave him pills, a lot of medication as he says... and some s...	tortuga	9	472	Jul 23, 2012 by rrib
	OMG brush your teeth (Preview) A man walks into a bar and orders a 12-year-old scotch. The bartender, believing that the customer will not be able to tell the difference, pours him a shot of the cheap 3-year-old house scotch that has been poured into an empty bottle of the good stuff. The man takes a sip and spits the scotch...	Ruhig	2	440	Jul 22, 2012 by stayhumble
	what do you when? (Preview) Youve just finally recovered. Youve been through this awful thing and have had a real god or whatever save you and your all alone in some apartment nearing 27. You dont really have anyone but your one friend who helps you with groceries just gave you some pop sounding real weird and it was open and ther...	Closer	9	508	Jul 22, 2012 by Closer
	Uh, hi there? (Preview) Hi. I'm new here, and this is my first go at recovery. And today, I got caught, on camera, stealing substances from work. But you know what amazes me? The guy who has the tape, agreed to dispose of it and give me another chance. He said he used to steal all sorts of things all the time. But also told me he tho...	Neophyte	24	571	Jul 22, 2012 by Neophyte
	True friendship... (Preview) There are these two women in their 40s who have two decades a piece in sobriety, we call them Laverne & Shirley (nicknames) . Today, they showed me how to have fun in my recovery by driving me to the blueberry fest today. They each bought me one small gift of my choice. And then gave me a scrap book and to...	Neophyte	7	458	Jul 22, 2012 by Stepchild
	Miles per gallon (Preview) A 2006 study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another recent study found that Americans drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a year. That means, on average, Americans get about 41 miles per gallon. Not Bad.	Ruhig	11	737	Jul 22, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	A great idea... (Preview) I was reading a story in a local newspaper that was talking about a group of people who were making a 50 mile trek through the Olympic National Park. One of the women hiking had lost two sons, one to cancer at age 9, and one to heart problems at age 19. Her friend gave her a bag of rocks to take along. As she was...	nezyb	3	470	Jul 22, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Camping - facing the in laws (Preview) Some of you may remember, that I have been hiding from my husbands family. There was the big party here at our house a few days after I was "outed" as an alcoholic, that I decided I was going to prepare and then skip out on. How obvious. As if my husband would light candles and dress the potato...	justadrunk	7	524	Jul 22, 2012 by Stepchild
	Resting......... (Preview) Wow, I don't know what hit me, but I had a break from work where for about 8 days I was high energy jumping from one task to the next. At a certain point I realized I needed to go back to work, and I slumped into no work and just taking great joy in doing nothing and not wanting responsibility for anything!! Hop...	turninggrey	10	486	Jul 22, 2012 by mikef
	Put my sobriety in jeopardy to be a friend? Nope (Preview) So I'm having somewhat of a dilemma regarding old friends of mine. One friendship in particular is leaving me torn. Now I know I'm new to sobriety, and putting myself in certain situations is not wise. A good friend of mine, who although is supportive of my sobriety, is nonetheless a "trigger&qu...	Col	9	811	Jul 21, 2012 by odat
	need a big book (Preview) my name is vanessa norman, im in need of a big book. I cant afford one at this time. I attend the na/ aa classes asked several people in the class there is none available at this time	vanessadnorman	8	443	Jul 21, 2012 by odat
	New (Preview) Well, been here before but fell off the wagon. I admit to making mistakes, but my drinking is literally ruining my life. It makes me unhappy, and I come off as an angry person, and I have ruined relationships. I harrassed my boyfriend when he broke up with me. I was drunk and kept calling him. Now I don't th...	Vividangel1983	12	529	Jul 21, 2012 by odat
	Name Some Of Your Favorite AA Conventions/Roundups conventions roundups fellowship cornhusker (Preview) So, I pose the question, "What do you think some of the premier AA conventions or roundups around the country (USA) or the world for that matter?" 1. Cornhusker Roundup Omaha, NE 2. AA International Conventions 3. Founders Day Akron, OH	smacman7	7	7066	Jul 21, 2012 by Db1105
	Forming new habits? (Preview) So, since I'm still able to walk and talk, I'm still going to work. But I've made it a point to keep myself away from the "scene of the crime" (the nurses cart). And I've started becoming a clean freak? I took four showers today, bought a set of home dental care and inspected for cavities and scr...	Neophyte	13	612	Jul 21, 2012 by pinkchip
	Today's Gift (Preview) Just because you have a . . . handicap . . . doesn't mean that you can't be happy; it just means that it takes a lot of work to figure out how to do that. --Jodie FosterOne day a blind woman prepared to cross a street. But as she did, her cane made contact with a car parked in the crosswalk. "Who owns this ca...	Pythonpappy	4	366	Jul 21, 2012 by Stepchild
	Daily Reflections ~ False Pride & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Many of us who had thought ourselves religious awoke to the limitations of this attitude. Refusing to place God first, we had deprived ourselves of His help. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 75 Many false notions operate in false pride. The need for direction to live a decent life is satisfie...	Sobrietyspell	1	709	Jul 21, 2012 by Mr_David
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