Alcoholics Anonymous

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . we are actually to practice a genuine humility. This is to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 192 Experience has taught me that my alcoholic personality t...

kimberli · kimberli

so im 19 years old and im marrieddddd and i have a baby on the way!! im married to a marine and hes gone all the time!! idk how to handle a baby by myself i try and try not to drink but it is gettiing hard!! im happpy i have stayed sober for this long and not jeopordize my babys life. im just scared i guess

The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

Hi everyone, my name is Marc and I'm new to the forum and online AA. I've been sober since 86, and if I make it past midnight tonight that tradition will continue. I got sober in downtown DC at the Metropolis club, which was on top of a liquor store lol. I was a low bottom drunk amongst other things at the ripe...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Wishing you a big, beautiful sober 24hrs, Brother! God bless you. I hope you're having fun, happy, joyous & free :) Recovery love & fellowship, Danielle x

John · John

Today is my belly button birthday... 53 years old... alive, vibrant, active.. kickin' ass in the rooms of recovery ... and this month I will celebrate 22 years clean, on Dec, 21st.God gave me a nice gift today... my girlfriend, who relapsed and almost died... was accepted into a treatment program thi...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Now, what about the rest of the Twelfth Step? The wonderful energy it releases and the eager action by which it carries our message to the next suffering alcoholic and which finally translates the Twelve Steps into action upon all our affairs is the payoff, the magnificent reality, of Alcoholics Ano...

Aquaman · Aquaman

We. Ours. Us. Ourselves. A sponsor told me to read the chapter "How It Works" and count how many times those words appeared. I did, and then reported the number back. He asked me to re-read it and count the singular personal pronouns. I did, and reported back. The affect was profound (as well...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I'd like to start a thread here about this book. I credit this book for saving my life...and I really enjoy Big Book Study meetings because I like to hear different views how people understand it. It is the manual for the 12 steps and it is beautifully written...Considering it was written by a bunch of dr...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

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SoberSteve · SoberSteve

I see where I can listen free but wonder if anyone has it in mp3 format. Its for an older friend that has bad eyesight, thanks

John · John

The Umbrella of Faithby John F.IntroductionDuring the hard times, when everything seems to be off course, when life is taking us down the path of despair, when we are feeling trapped, and sadness, sorrow and fear seems to invade every area of our lives, what can we do to find the light of hope and healin...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I got a guy in my home group that I have known since I got there...Listened to him, watched him get his monthly chips, seemd very grateful for the program. I didn't see him for about 3 weeks and he came in a couple weeks ago and got his ninth month chip. So I'm talking to a couple friends after the meeting and s...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

The 12 Steps and 12 Traditions online (PDF) with index! http://12and12.net/pdfs.html I'll start loading 1 step a week for discussion. Step One "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable." WHO cares to admit complete defeat? Pr...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

I love hearing sponsor suggestions, just curious on what your sponsor(s) have suggested. For me so far its- *Call him every night at 9pm *Read 12X12 and write how it pertains to me in each paragraph *Learn 3rd Step Prayer *Read How it works at every meeting *Stay after meetings to help cleanup/put awa...

TwelveSteps · TwelveSteps

http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/multi-vitamins-for-drinkers-- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 6th of December 2011 08:00:41 AM

New member :-) · Loopylous

Hi all! My name is Lou and I'm an alcoholic. I recently celebrated my 4th year and I have to say...IT'S A MIRACLE. It's been quite a journey so far and would just like to say to anybody new in recovery, don't quit before the miracle happens. It will happen, we need to WORK for it, and sometimes it's hard go...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Life will take on a new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you. to have a host of friends this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. AL...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Its weird, before I seemed to be barely scraping by, now that Im sober I do better at work (sales commision) so Im making more and saving more. I know this can be dangerous but I buy essentials and am looking forward to having a great christmas with my family and buying lots of gifts. Do you have extra $ th...

Vasilisa · Vasilisa

Hi there, my name is Beth, from Stafford in the United Kingdom. I looked for the new members place to post, but am very upset and desperate right now, so am sorry if I missed it. At the moment I am drinking every day. It frightens me and my mental health is not good in the first place. I sleep all day, and even i...

John · John

The first woman kicked out of AA This was passed along to me from a friend. Thought all of you might enjoy this bit of our history about one of the 'whys' we have traditions.Here is the story about Irma Livoni. Each year around this time I try to tell this true story about what happened not just on Dec. 7th,...

gonee · gonee

I am just grateful for my AA family. Thank you each and every one of you, whether you are newcomer or oldtimer. I thank God for you and I have you in my prayer: 1. That no harm should come to you. 2. That God heals you and gives you grace to overcome. 3. That your heart and mind be strengthened so you can give God...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

I won't give away your age but I know there's a Beatles song in there somewhere! ;) I hope you're feeling happy, joyous & free today, Danielle x

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

As much as we are alike, in this fraternaty, we're all a little different too, especially in the way we learn and absorb information. With that said, so are our perceptions of what helped us most when first ariving at an AA meeting or the first few meetings. So, in your opinion, what was the most import...

Stepchild · Stepchild

Let's say you had to describe the 12 steps of AA to someone that knew nothing about them...Knew nothing about AA. And you had three sentences to do it...And this is for people that have taken the steps, are working on the steps...Or people that haven't even started them. How would you sum them up in thre...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

well I hate how right it always is. It's like some jerk followed me around listening to exactly what goes on in my head and watching all the bad, stupid things that I do and wrote it all down. I'm doing pretty good if any of you are interested. Feeling better everyday...making sure I get to meetings, keepi...

John · John

John F. speaking at the Tri City Conference in Petersburg, Va on Oct. 21, 2011. [video=]

billyjack · billyjack

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

True ambition is not what we thought is was. True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 124-125 During my drinking years, my one and only concern was to have my fellow man think highly of me. My ambition in everything I d...

lion34 · lion34

please help i need to talk to a sponser.

thereishope100211 · thereishope100211

I'm Jenn I'm an alcoholic. Today I met with my sponsor and two of her other sponsees, and we are starting a Joe and Charlie big book step study or something like that. I'm 56 days sober, so this is my first time "working" the steps. Well maybe this isn't a question but more of a rambling. I'm ho...

Aquaman · Aquaman

No, he isn't drinking or drugging. He's 13 and I don't know how to raise him. When I was 13 I started drinking and my Mom (dad died 6 years prior) was just too tired to deal with me. My behavior was horrible. I was criminal and when I wasn't getting the shit kicked out of me by my peers, I was dolling out violenc...

Non AA member question for step 9 · KB

Hi there, Recently I was contacted by an ex-boyfriend who is currently going through the steps, and is currently at step 9. What I would like to know is if it is okay to contact him via email instead of a phone conversation? I do not want to call him, but I do not want to impede his progress in his program....

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Donation Father O'Malley answers the phone. 'Hello, is this Father O'Malley?' 'It is!' 'This is the IRS. Can you help us?' 'I can!' 'Do you know a Ted Houlihan?' 'I do!' 'Is he a member of your congregation?' 'He is!' 'Did he d...

Dan B 76 · Dan B 76

Hi Im Dan and Im an alcoholic.I came from an alcoholic family. My father was an alcoholic and most of my siblings, there were 7 of them, could be in the program. Other than that my life to me seemed normal. I didnt do well in school I had friends and was involved on sports. But there seemed to be somethin...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Step 1 says we admitted we were powerless over alcohol. Over time I've come to accept that I am powerless over many things. This latest one is a crunch. A good friend of mine, Rico, has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his throat. It's not responding to Chemo and so on Tuesday he starts an agressi...

John · John

INTO ACTIONDECEMBER 4, 2011A.A. is more than a set of principles; it is a society of alcoholics in action. We must carry the message, else we ourselves can wither and those who haven’t been given the truth may die.AS BILL SEES IT, p. 13I desperately wanted to live, but if I was to succeed, I had to become a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. --Reinhold Niebuhr Some things I cannot change: my age, who my relatives are, my eye color, my height, my childhood experiences, my inborn talents, my nature, s...

Stepchild · Stepchild

When I got into this program I always heard about this toolbox we could use to keep us sober...Of course mine was empty....like anyone else that stumbles or crawls into AA, at first I thought...Oh no, another slogan...These are doing nothing for me....Keep it Simple...One day at a time...Nothing ch...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Brothel Trip An elderly man goes into a brothel and tells the madam he would like a young girl for the night. Surprised, she looks at the ancient man and asks how old he is. 'I'm 90 years old,' he says. '90?' replies the woman. 'Don't you realize you've had it?' 'Oh, sorry,' says the old man....

Stepchild · Stepchild

You see the sign hanging up in many AA rooms...I went to a meeting last night and a guy brought this up as a topic. What does that mean to you?? And there was some really interesting takes on this. I kind of took it as getting busy on the recovery part of the program...Make that my priority and take care of th...

Andrew99 · Andrew99

Hi All, Thought about writing this in my own private journal. But, here it may help some other person that is dealing with the reality of who they are. Had a crummy day at work today. Had to get tires put on my vehicle and it took 4X longer than expected causing work to be even more stressful. Normally, I w...

mikef · mikef

It was a cold December 2nd morning in 1984 when I "came to" for the last time in my life. I was 6 months into my 3rd marriage and the insanity of not only making the same mistakes and expecting different results ,but knowing what the results would be,based on the evidence, I lifted my head and be...

SeekingSerenity · SeekingSerenity

I was asked to introduce myself. Well my name is Donna, an I am an alcoholic. An alcoholic who as my handle says is seeking serenity and sobriety on a daily basis. Most days now when I do my do things I find it is not so hard to do the right thing. which seems to lead to the serenity. Id like to say I love this for...

Geraldo · Geraldo

Hi, it's me again, the past few weeks my resentments towards my siblings has compounded. My mother is in a care home with Alzheimer's disease and my father/best friend passed away in September. I'm still looking for a place to live and none of my siblings have offered their home to me, not one word. I kno...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I've got two guys in my home group that have 49 years each in AA. That's almost a friggen 100 years of sobriety with two very cool people. They still attend meetings on a regular basis...and the passion these guys have for this program is truly a gift for me. I have become friends with both of them and I can...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 106 As I continued to go to meetings and work the Steps, something began to happen to me. I felt confused because I wasnt sure what it was that I was feeling, and then I realized I was experiencing ser...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

http://alcoholicsanonymous.9f.com/aa_history_timeline.htmAA History Timeline With in-depth information and photos on Alcoholics AnonymousThis Alcoholics Anonymous History Timeline began while serving as edito...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

Hi guys, The summer is here at last and I get to indulge one of my great passions in sobriety, sailing. Probably cruising is the more accurate term. All depending on God"s will and the weather, I will be sailing north to the Marlborough Sounds on Monday. Joining me as crew will be my daughter Georgi...

Geraldo · Geraldo

Hello everyone, it's been a while since I have logged in here. I have a dilemma. #1 I have relapsed again but I'm back to my meetings and nearing my 30 days sobriety. Sadly enough, a while back I had 12 years of sobriety but I ended up in a slippery situation and an unhealthy relationship so I "Picke...

gonee · gonee

I used to focus on trivial things in AA, usually stuff that had no direct bearing on my recovery from alcoholism. I thought I had done the steps by attending AA step meetings and acting like I knew all. I remained like that for 3 years in AA, until my very good sponsor got hold of me. He told me one day: "...

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	Daily Reflections ~ A Genuine Humility & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . we are actually to practice a genuine humility. This is to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 192 Experience has taught me that my alcoholic personality t...	Sobrietyspell	0	335	Dec 11, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	growing up newcomer (Preview) so im 19 years old and im marrieddddd and i have a baby on the way!! im married to a marine and hes gone all the time!! idk how to handle a baby by myself i try and try not to drink but it is gettiing hard!! im happpy i have stayed sober for this long and not jeopordize my babys life. im just scared i guess	kimberli	10	7546	Dec 11, 2011 by TipsyMcstagger
	New old guy (Preview) Hi everyone, my name is Marc and I'm new to the forum and online AA. I've been sober since 86, and if I make it past midnight tonight that tradition will continue. I got sober in downtown DC at the Metropolis club, which was on top of a liquor store lol. I was a low bottom drunk amongst other things at the ripe...	The Addiction Club	36	1580	Dec 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Happy Bellybutton Bday, Mike B! Birthday (Preview) Wishing you a big, beautiful sober 24hrs, Brother! God bless you. I hope you're having fun, happy, joyous & free :) Recovery love & fellowship, Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	4	5828	Dec 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Birthday Month! (Preview) Today is my belly button birthday... 53 years old... alive, vibrant, active.. kickin' ass in the rooms of recovery ... and this month I will celebrate 22 years clean, on Dec, 21st.God gave me a nice gift today... my girlfriend, who relapsed and almost died... was accepted into a treatment program thi...	John	11	437	Dec 10, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ Carrying The Message & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Now, what about the rest of the Twelfth Step? The wonderful energy it releases and the eager action by which it carries our message to the next suffering alcoholic and which finally translates the Twelve Steps into action upon all our affairs is the payoff, the magnificent reality, of Alcoholics Ano...	Sobrietyspell	0	1067	Dec 10, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	We (Preview) We. Ours. Us. Ourselves. A sponsor told me to read the chapter "How It Works" and count how many times those words appeared. I did, and then reported the number back. He asked me to re-read it and count the singular personal pronouns. I did, and reported back. The affect was profound (as well...	Aquaman	4	294	Dec 10, 2011 by Stepchild
	More about the Big Book. (Preview) I'd like to start a thread here about this book. I credit this book for saving my life...and I really enjoy Big Book Study meetings because I like to hear different views how people understand it. It is the manual for the 12 steps and it is beautifully written...Considering it was written by a bunch of dr...	Stepchild	25	2140	Dec 10, 2011 by angelov8
	More Humor... (Preview) Uploaded with ImageShack.us	SoberSteve	0	539	Dec 9, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Does anyone know where I can download the BB in audio format for free? (Preview) I see where I can listen free but wonder if anyone has it in mp3 format. Its for an older friend that has bad eyesight, thanks	SoberSteve	6	362	Dec 9, 2011 by The Addiction Club
	The Umbrella of Faith (Preview) The Umbrella of Faithby John F.IntroductionDuring the hard times, when everything seems to be off course, when life is taking us down the path of despair, when we are feeling trapped, and sadness, sorrow and fear seems to invade every area of our lives, what can we do to find the light of hope and healin...	John	2	429	Dec 9, 2011 by John
	This really bothers me... (Preview) I got a guy in my home group that I have known since I got there...Listened to him, watched him get his monthly chips, seemd very grateful for the program. I didn't see him for about 3 weeks and he came in a couple weeks ago and got his ninth month chip. So I'm talking to a couple friends after the meeting and s...	Stepchild	38	902	Dec 9, 2011 by Stepchild
	I've been waiting for someone to upload this. Step 1 (12 steps and 12 traditions) (Preview) The 12 Steps and 12 Traditions online (PDF) with index! http://12and12.net/pdfs.html I'll start loading 1 step a week for discussion. Step One "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable." WHO cares to admit complete defeat? Pr...	StPeteDean	12	717	Dec 9, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	What things did YOUR sponsor suggest you do? (Preview) I love hearing sponsor suggestions, just curious on what your sponsor(s) have suggested. For me so far its- Call him every night at 9pm Read 12X12 and write how it pertains to me in each paragraph Learn 3rd Step Prayer Read How it works at every meeting *Stay after meetings to help cleanup/put awa...	SoberSteve	13	1077	Dec 9, 2011 by Loopylous
	Drinkwel Multivitamins for Drinkers (Preview) http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/multi-vitamins-for-drinkers-- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 6th of December 2011 08:00:41 AM	TwelveSteps	5	461	Dec 9, 2011 by The Addiction Club
	New member :-) New Member (Preview) Hi all! My name is Lou and I'm an alcoholic. I recently celebrated my 4th year and I have to say...IT'S A MIRACLE. It's been quite a journey so far and would just like to say to anybody new in recovery, don't quit before the miracle happens. It will happen, we need to WORK for it, and sometimes it's hard go...	Loopylous	15	3522	Dec 8, 2011 by The Addiction Club
	Daily Reflections ~ Service & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Life will take on a new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you. to have a host of friends this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. AL...	Sobrietyspell	0	284	Dec 8, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	What do you do with all your extra $ from not drinking? (Preview) Its weird, before I seemed to be barely scraping by, now that Im sober I do better at work (sales commision) so Im making more and saving more. I know this can be dangerous but I buy essentials and am looking forward to having a great christmas with my family and buying lots of gifts. Do you have extra $ th...	SoberSteve	10	415	Dec 8, 2011 by bikerbill
	Hi newcomer (Preview) Hi there, my name is Beth, from Stafford in the United Kingdom. I looked for the new members place to post, but am very upset and desperate right now, so am sorry if I missed it. At the moment I am drinking every day. It frightens me and my mental health is not good in the first place. I sleep all day, and even i...	Vasilisa	16	7941	Dec 8, 2011 by rrib
	Irma Livoni - Kicked out of AA - Dec 7th, 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day) (Preview) The first woman kicked out of AA This was passed along to me from a friend. Thought all of you might enjoy this bit of our history about one of the 'whys' we have traditions.Here is the story about Irma Livoni. Each year around this time I try to tell this true story about what happened not just on Dec. 7th,...	John	12	3609	Dec 8, 2011 by pinkchip
	Thank you. (Preview) I am just grateful for my AA family. Thank you each and every one of you, whether you are newcomer or oldtimer. I thank God for you and I have you in my prayer: 1. That no harm should come to you. 2. That God heals you and gives you grace to overcome. 3. That your heart and mind be strengthened so you can give God...	gonee	7	367	Dec 8, 2011 by carlasober
	Happy Bellybutton Bday, Phil!!! MIP Longtimer :D (Preview) I won't give away your age but I know there's a Beatles song in there somewhere! ;) I hope you're feeling happy, joyous & free today, Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	2	290	Dec 8, 2011 by bikerbill
	What's most important? (Preview) As much as we are alike, in this fraternaty, we're all a little different too, especially in the way we learn and absorb information. With that said, so are our perceptions of what helped us most when first ariving at an AA meeting or the first few meetings. So, in your opinion, what was the most import...	StPeteDean	11	745	Dec 8, 2011 by LinBabaAgo-go
	12 Step question (Preview) Let's say you had to describe the 12 steps of AA to someone that knew nothing about them...Knew nothing about AA. And you had three sentences to do it...And this is for people that have taken the steps, are working on the steps...Or people that haven't even started them. How would you sum them up in thre...	Stepchild	17	783	Dec 7, 2011 by LinBabaAgo-go
	I hate the Big Book... (Preview) well I hate how right it always is. It's like some jerk followed me around listening to exactly what goes on in my head and watching all the bad, stupid things that I do and wrote it all down. I'm doing pretty good if any of you are interested. Feeling better everyday...making sure I get to meetings, keepi...	Tipsy McStagger	13	800	Dec 7, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Speaker Tape - John F. (Tri City Conference 2011) (Preview) John F. speaking at the Tri City Conference in Petersburg, Va on Oct. 21, 2011. [video=]	John	2	2980	Dec 7, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Did someone say Humor? (Preview)	billyjack	1	328	Dec 7, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ True Ambition & 24hrs a Day (Preview) True ambition is not what we thought is was. True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 124-125 During my drinking years, my one and only concern was to have my fellow man think highly of me. My ambition in everything I d...	Sobrietyspell	0	410	Dec 7, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	sponser not available (Preview) please help i need to talk to a sponser.	lion34	9	405	Dec 6, 2011 by Aquaman
	Step 1 question. (Preview) I'm Jenn I'm an alcoholic. Today I met with my sponsor and two of her other sponsees, and we are starting a Joe and Charlie big book step study or something like that. I'm 56 days sober, so this is my first time "working" the steps. Well maybe this isn't a question but more of a rambling. I'm ho...	thereishope100211	11	2193	Dec 6, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	My rebellious teen... (Preview) No, he isn't drinking or drugging. He's 13 and I don't know how to raise him. When I was 13 I started drinking and my Mom (dad died 6 years prior) was just too tired to deal with me. My behavior was horrible. I was criminal and when I wasn't getting the shit kicked out of me by my peers, I was dolling out violenc...	Aquaman	15	508	Dec 6, 2011 by Loopylous
	Non AA member question for step 9 (Preview) Hi there, Recently I was contacted by an ex-boyfriend who is currently going through the steps, and is currently at step 9. What I would like to know is if it is okay to contact him via email instead of a phone conversation? I do not want to call him, but I do not want to impede his progress in his program....	KB	8	472	Dec 5, 2011 by angelov8
	How about a little Humor? (Preview) Donation Father O'Malley answers the phone. 'Hello, is this Father O'Malley?' 'It is!' 'This is the IRS. Can you help us?' 'I can!' 'Do you know a Ted Houlihan?' 'I do!' 'Is he a member of your congregation?' 'He is!' 'Did he d...	Pythonpappy	6	397	Dec 5, 2011 by angelov8
	Dan B's story (Preview) Hi Im Dan and Im an alcoholic.I came from an alcoholic family. My father was an alcoholic and most of my siblings, there were 7 of them, could be in the program. Other than that my life to me seemed normal. I didnt do well in school I had friends and was involved on sports. But there seemed to be somethin...	Dan B 76	2	445	Dec 4, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Powerlessness (Preview) Step 1 says we admitted we were powerless over alcohol. Over time I've come to accept that I am powerless over many things. This latest one is a crunch. A good friend of mine, Rico, has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his throat. It's not responding to Chemo and so on Tuesday he starts an agressi...	bikerbill	8	829	Dec 4, 2011 by mikef
	INTO ACTION - Daily Reflections Mediation 12/4/ (Preview) INTO ACTIONDECEMBER 4, 2011A.A. is more than a set of principles; it is a society of alcoholics in action. We must carry the message, else we ourselves can wither and those who haven’t been given the truth may die.AS BILL SEES IT, p. 13I desperately wanted to live, but if I was to succeed, I had to become a...	John	0	506	Dec 4, 2011 by John
	Change or No? (Preview) God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. --Reinhold Niebuhr Some things I cannot change: my age, who my relatives are, my eye color, my height, my childhood experiences, my inborn talents, my nature, s...	Pythonpappy	8	579	Dec 4, 2011 by Frodo
	Something for the toolbox... (Preview) When I got into this program I always heard about this toolbox we could use to keep us sober...Of course mine was empty....like anyone else that stumbles or crawls into AA, at first I thought...Oh no, another slogan...These are doing nothing for me....Keep it Simple...One day at a time...Nothing ch...	Stepchild	21	2099	Dec 3, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	More Humor (Preview) Brothel Trip An elderly man goes into a brothel and tells the madam he would like a young girl for the night. Surprised, she looks at the ancient man and asks how old he is. 'I'm 90 years old,' he says. '90?' replies the woman. 'Don't you realize you've had it?' 'Oh, sorry,' says the old man....	Pythonpappy	0	250	Dec 3, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	First things first... (closed) (Preview) You see the sign hanging up in many AA rooms...I went to a meeting last night and a guy brought this up as a topic. What does that mean to you?? And there was some really interesting takes on this. I kind of took it as getting busy on the recovery part of the program...Make that my priority and take care of th...	Stepchild	18	3995	Dec 3, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	Hard Truth (Preview) Hi All, Thought about writing this in my own private journal. But, here it may help some other person that is dealing with the reality of who they are. Had a crummy day at work today. Had to get tires put on my vehicle and it took 4X longer than expected causing work to be even more stressful. Normally, I w...	Andrew99	29	712	Dec 3, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	Through God's grace and mercy,celebration of life! anniversary (Preview) It was a cold December 2nd morning in 1984 when I "came to" for the last time in my life. I was 6 months into my 3rd marriage and the insanity of not only making the same mistakes and expecting different results ,but knowing what the results would be,based on the evidence, I lifted my head and be...	mikef	9	5329	Dec 3, 2011 by vixen
	Hi New here and very glad to be here (Preview) I was asked to introduce myself. Well my name is Donna, an I am an alcoholic. An alcoholic who as my handle says is seeking serenity and sobriety on a daily basis. Most days now when I do my do things I find it is not so hard to do the right thing. which seems to lead to the serenity. Id like to say I love this for...	SeekingSerenity	10	456	Dec 3, 2011 by vixen
	Resentments (Preview) Hi, it's me again, the past few weeks my resentments towards my siblings has compounded. My mother is in a care home with Alzheimer's disease and my father/best friend passed away in September. I'm still looking for a place to live and none of my siblings have offered their home to me, not one word. I kno...	Geraldo	20	558	Dec 2, 2011 by Dan B 76
	Longtimers... (Preview) I've got two guys in my home group that have 49 years each in AA. That's almost a friggen 100 years of sobriety with two very cool people. They still attend meetings on a regular basis...and the passion these guys have for this program is truly a gift for me. I have become friends with both of them and I can...	Stepchild	19	561	Dec 2, 2011 by Dan B 76
	Daily Reflections ~ Serenity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 106 As I continued to go to meetings and work the Steps, something began to happen to me. I felt confused because I wasnt sure what it was that I was feeling, and then I realized I was experiencing ser...	Sobrietyspell	0	301	Dec 2, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	AA Historical Timeline (Preview) http://alcoholicsanonymous.9f.com/aa_history_timeline.htmAA History Timeline With in-depth information and photos on Alcoholics AnonymousThis Alcoholics Anonymous History Timeline began while serving as edito...	StPeteDean	10	3418	Dec 2, 2011 by StPeteDean
	THE SEA IS CALLING going away for while (Preview) Hi guys, The summer is here at last and I get to indulge one of my great passions in sobriety, sailing. Probably cruising is the more accurate term. All depending on God"s will and the weather, I will be sailing north to the Marlborough Sounds on Monday. Joining me as crew will be my daughter Georgi...	Fyne Spirit	12	451	Dec 2, 2011 by Rob84
	Sobriety (Preview) Hello everyone, it's been a while since I have logged in here. I have a dilemma. #1 I have relapsed again but I'm back to my meetings and nearing my 30 days sobriety. Sadly enough, a while back I had 12 years of sobriety but I ended up in a slippery situation and an unhealthy relationship so I "Picke...	Geraldo	13	437	Dec 1, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	My sponsor's suggestion. (Preview) I used to focus on trivial things in AA, usually stuff that had no direct bearing on my recovery from alcoholism. I thought I had done the steps by attending AA step meetings and acting like I knew all. I remained like that for 3 years in AA, until my very good sponsor got hold of me. He told me one day: "...	gonee	5	457	Nov 30, 2011 by SoberSteve
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