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Encouraging members of opposite sex in A.A. / do my motives have to be pure as snow?
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I do my best to avoid members of the opposite sex in A.A. that I am attracted to, because I am trying to follow suggestions and don't trust myself to do the right thing. But something that happened yesterday made me question myself. Someone who came into the program around the same time as me (last April...
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Beginner Meetings
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Does your part of the world have them? What is the format? And do they tend to be large or small, frequented by both oldtimers and beginners alike? Barisax
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What does "unmanageable" mean?
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Hello, geometry vibes Is unmanageable in AA only about hitting rock bottom, or can it still apply even if you have a stable job, family, and a seemingly normal life? Help me!!! -- Edited by JeffLRobinson on Sunday 26th of April 2026 09:56:45 PM
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As Bill Sees It
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As Bill Sees It Pg. 55 Seeking Guidance "Man is supposed to think, and act. He wasn't made in God's image to be an automaton. "My own formula along this lines runs as follows: First, think through every situation pro and con, praying meanwhile that I be not influenced by ego considerations....
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Procrastination
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AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AAOnline.net)March 21, 2009ProcrastinationI wanted to rest on my laurels after my first attempt at making amends.I was relieved, and thought my task was finished.I was tempted to skip the more humiliating meetings that still remained,and to find plausible excus...
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Poem - "I am a newcomer"
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The wars, when we fight, cannot be won But they will not be lost if His will done Serenity and Acceptance these are the keys Humility and Gratitude will help set me free. I am an alcoholic this I know, "Easy does it," they say; "Let yourself grow." "I have no patience," I exclaim with a sigh, "Give it time,"...
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Going through the steps with a sponsee.
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Going Through The Steps With A Sponsee As it was done in the beginningBefore beginning the steps the sponsor must first qualify the person who has requested to follow the path. Find out if they really are alcoholic and, just as important, if YOU feel that they willing and ready to go to any lengths to ch...
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? about sobriety time
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Ya'll may be familiar w/this but in case someone is not: My area AA f2fs have a chip system. Different color poker like chips that mark time in sobriety. At the end of the f2f when someone gives them out, they go thru the colors and say how much time each one represents, white-24 hours or surrender, silver...
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The History of AA in UK
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Hi everyone,
I came across this earlier today and just thought I'd like to share it with you. I love reading about how AA started around the world and here's how it started here in UK.
Take care,
Carol
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The venue for AA's first meet...
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~ As Bill Sees It: Morning Thoughts ~
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p. 243 On awakening, let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity and from dishonest or self-seeking motives. Free of these, we can employ our mental faculties with assurance, for God gave us brains to use. ...
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Kicked out of AA??!!!
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I'm Tony, an alcoholic who is grateful for every sober day. Just today I had the experience of being BANNED from an AA chat room for a rather tame but inapropriate remark. It was only my 2nd day online (have only recently, thanks to an Aust' gov't promise) been given satellite access to b'band), and I cou...
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New White Chip
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Tonight at my home group I got up when the secretary asked if anyone would like to recommit to their sobriety.
I had been nervous about this all week because all the folks there had seen me get one just two weeks ago.
I found myself thinking, "I wish I could tell everyone that I only had ONE drink,...
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Daily Reflections ~ The Limits of Self-Reliance & 24hrs a Day
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We asked ourselves why we had them [fears]. Wasn't it because self-reliance failed us? ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.68 All of my character defects separate me from God's will. When I ignore my association with Him I face the world and my alcoholism alone and must depend on self-reliance. I have never fou...
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Handling Insecurity
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What is insecurity?
Insecurity is:Feeling of not being ``good enough'' to meet the challenge of a situation you face in life.Sense of helplessness in the face of problems, conflict, or concerns. Belief that one is inadequate or incompetent to handle life's challenges. Fear of being...
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Is anyone else in the UK getting tired of jumping between five different apps just to keep track of a small crypto portfolio? I'm looking for a way to streamline my setuphas anyone found a reliable all-in-one platform that actually handles the volatility well?
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Step 4 my part in it.
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OK here goes, and this is hard for me. Not because I am embarrassed but because it still hurts at times to think about the little girl I was and how fast she grew up when it happened. When I was around 8-10 I was molested by my twin uncles. I have done my resentment list like the BB says to do. And I have made my...
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How to avoid boredom
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Greetings! I have a lot of free time this weekend and I want to make sure I don't just sit around doing nothing. Does anyone know a good way to stay entertained online? Im looking for something that is both fun and easy to access.
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Willing to go to any length...What does that mean to you?
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If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it-then you are ready to take certain steps. I guess for myself that meant doing things I didn't want to do...And hearing things I didn't want to hear. I not only had to admit to my innermost self I was alcoholic...I had to adm...
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Cross Talk in AA Meetings
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Good Morning All,
I was just reading the Board, and I saw something that is sort of one of my little "pet
peeves" And that is someone with a lot of time, giving unsolicted advised to someone that is newer in the Program.
Whether it be someone saying good quality sharing, or some unsolici...
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Alcoholic prayer
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ALCOHOLICS PRAYER God bless all the alcoholics wherever they may be Bless those unfortunates who are in most need of sobriety Look upon them with compassion and mercy And lead them onto this wonderful fellowship That they may help themselves as they have helped us And thousands of others Bless those...
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"Take the Cotton Out of Your Ears and Stick it In Your Mouth"
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This is one of the first expressions I heard when I started AA. It was said to a newcomer who didn't understand and had alot of doubts about AA. They far exceeded the three minutes that the Chair had stated everyone adhere to with their shares. I was getting frustrated myself and wanted to hear from the ol...
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Property Lines
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A helpful tool in our recovery, especially in the behavior we call detachment, is learning to identify who owns what. Then we let each person own and possess his or her rightful property.
If another person has an addiction, a problem, a feeling, or a self-defeating behavior, that is the...
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the wreckage of the future
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We in AA and other 12 Step groups hear,,, do not live in the wreckage of the future.
I used to think that just meant that it will happen when it happens and there is nothing we can do about it so why worry or do anything about it when it is hopeless and later. but I am learning to see that d...
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"Fake it til you make it..." ????
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I've been doing some serious reflecting. I started this program over 10 years ago. I was "sober" for a couple of years, then after a while of not going meetings ended up on a 10 year relapse. I always heard the phrase, "Fake it til you make it". So I did. EXCEPT I took it as an excu...
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how do you pick a sobriety date, when you obsessive compulsive about numbers/ dates/ months etc?
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please i really need help. this has plagued me for a few years now. i attach a strange meaning to all number and dates. this is the reason i can't choose a sober date. i realize getting sober and being healthy is so much more important but i'm compelled nonetheless. i have picked sober days before but whe...
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Carl Jung and Alcoholics Anonymous
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Here's a nice history of the Jung connection to AA I came across in my readings today. There may be a couple of small errors in it. How Jung gave me the power to save my life ROSS FITZGERALD From: The Australian July 28, 2012 12:00AMWHEN I visited the famous psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung's son, Franz,...
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This is a We Program
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This is a "we" Program, we hear that at meetings all the time Many people who say that are able to stay sober by frequent meeting attendance, who say "we" refers to all of the people in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, who use meetings for group therapy and for them it does, my hat...
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What's in Your 'Tool Box' ???
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During my share at tonight's meeting, in response to an 'anger' topic, I shared that I had accumulated enough tools that I could deal with about anything today that would have sent me into orbit a long time ago ... that when we commit ourselves to this program, we learn how to deal with life, that the past...
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March 22 AA Daily Reflection
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NO MORE STRUGGLE. . .
And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone--even alcohol.     ...
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"Live and Let Live"
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Today's thought from Hazelden is: Reflection for the Day The slogan "Live and Let Live" can be extremely helpful when we are having trouble tolerating other people's behavior. We know for certain that nobody's behavior - no matter how offensive, distasteful or vicious - is worth the pri...
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Slotty Slots
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Ive been enjoying my time at the Slotty Slots Casino UK platform for a few weeks now, and I have to say it exceeded my expectations. The casino offers a variety of slot games from top providers, so boredom is never an issue. Payouts are fast, and the bonus schemes are quite generous. For anyone searching...
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Veluna en GLP-1: De Wetenschap Achter Minder Honger en Meer Resultaat
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Veluna In de moderne wereld, waar een drukke levensstijl en ongezonde eetgewoonten steeds vaker voorkomen, zoeken veel mensen naar effectieve manieren om hun gewicht onder controle te houden en hun algehele gezondheid te verbeteren. Traditionele diëten en intensieve trainingsprogrammas le...
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Veluna GLP: Recensies, Prijs, bijwerkingen, ingrediënten
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Veluna GLP Capsules hebben onlangs de aandacht getrokken binnen de wellness- en gewichtsbeheersing sector, met name bij mensen die op zoek zijn naar natuurlijke ondersteuning voor hun stofwisseling en eetlust beheersing. Aangezien steeds meer mensen zich tot supplementen wenden als aanvull...
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Start Your Own Crypto Prediction App with Our Clone Script
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Want to launch your own prediction market platform? Looking for a reliable, ready-to-use solution to enter the growing world of decentralized markets? Plurance offers the ultimate Polymarket clone script, designed for entrepreneurs who want a fast, scalable, and secure platform. Our whitela...
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Soulagement naturel et pratique : découvrez la puissance de ReliefChain
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ReliefChain Dans un monde où le rythme de vie saccélère constamment, les douleurs musculaires et les tensions corporelles deviennent des problèmes de plus en plus courants. Entre les longues heures passées assis devant un écran, le stress quotidien, et le manque dactivité physique adaptée, not...
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Wego6 Kapslar: Recensioner, ingredienser, pris och var man kan köpa
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WEGO6 viktminskningskapslar får allt större uppmärksamhet inom wellness- och fitness världen, eftersom fler människor letar efter stödjande sätt att hantera sin vikt effektivt. I en värld där hektiska scheman, stillasittande livsstilar och ohälsosamma matvanor har blivit allt vanligare,...
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washing machine head and everything else
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I am angry i hate addictions. I am worried about a food addict and i feel theres no where to really talk about it. I tried a coda meeting today i was hoping to hear someone speak about having an addict in their life and didnt hear that. I dont know what to do. I am going nuts. I am reading alanon book from when my...
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A New Pair of Glasses
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"A New Pair of Glasses" was a term initially coined by a guy (Dr Paul) in his story "Doctor, Addict, Alcoholic" or I think it's called "Acceptance is The Answer" in the fourth edition (I still have 4 copies of the third edtion, so I don't know) and in it he describes the c...
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Wego6 Kapslar Sverige: Köpa inte Läs denna recension OFFICIELL
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WEGO 6-kapslar får allt större uppmärksamhet som en ämnesomsättning med stödjande formel utformad för att hjälpa individer att hantera sin vikt och förbättra den totala energibalansen. I dagens snabba livsstil, där processad mat, stillasittande vanor och stress dominerar dagliga rutiner, h...
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Hvordan Virker Wego6? En Guide til Bedre Metabolisme og Vægttab
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Wego6 Danmark er et moderne kosttilskud, der i stigende grad vinder opmærksomhed blandt personer, der ønsker at forbedre deres generelle sundhed, øge deres energiniveau og understøtte en sund vægtbalance. Med fokus på naturlige ingredienser og en holistisk tilgang til velvære er Wego6 blevet...
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How does the top SEO company in Jaipur ensure long-term results?
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The top SEO company in Jaipur uses white-hat SEO techniques like keyword optimization, content creation, and link building to ensure lasting results. Based in Jaipur, they target local keywords like Jaipur services to drive relevant traffic. They conduct technical audits to enhance site perfo...
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Useful Backlinks
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Gossip
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I found out last night that a member of AA is spreading a malicious lie involving me and a male member having intimate relations. It is in retaliation for me distancing myself from her a while back because her controlling and manipulative behavior was draining me dry and was one of the things which happ...
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hopefulone
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What does the word "Winner" mean to you
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Hi everyone,
This has been something that has been bugging me for a couple of days and would love to get some feed-back.
I personally don't care for the saying "Stick with the Winners" because I have never understood what, exactly, it means.
Who represents the winners???? who are they, a...
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Certsmania OGA-031 Exam: Syllabus, Sample Questions, and Scoring Details
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The Certsmania OGA-031 certification exam is a professional credential designed for individuals seeking to validate their expertise in Oracle Cloud Applications, specifically in Oracle Global Accounting (OGA) processes. This exam targets professionals who play a critical role in managing...
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Complete Guide to TM SIM Registration in the Philippines
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In today's digital age, mobile connectivity is essential, and registering your SIM card is a mandatory requirement in the Philippines. If you are a TM subscriber, understanding the TM SIM registration process ensures that your mobile service remains uninterrupted and compliant with governmen...
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Certsforce OmniStudio-Developer Exam Overview: Syllabus, Skills, and Preparation Strategy
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The Certsforce OmniStudio-Developer Certification Exam is designed to validate a candidates expertise in Salesforce OmniStudio development. This certification targets professionals who design, configure, and implement OmniStudio solutions to enhance business processes and customer e...
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Wego6 og Vægttab: Hvordan Det Hjælper Kroppen med at Forbrænde Energi Effektivt
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Wego6 I en tid hvor sundhed, balance og velvære er blevet centrale elementer i vores hverdag, søger mange mennesker effektive og bæredygtige løsninger til at støtte deres livsstil. Et af de produkter, der har fået stigende opmærksomhed, er Wego6. WEGO6 Danmark er udviklet som et kosttilskud, der...
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Instant gratification
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This is something I am learning to not expect. For an alcoholic, it's pretty common to want it. Or to expect instantaneous results, or an external response or sign of a job well done. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has felt as though they are somehow not cutting it in terms of AA or sobriety. I've had an in...
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Healthiest snacks for AA Meetings; PLEASE READ !
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All AA folks! I've come across some of the recommendations for AA meeting Snacks. I get so surprised many do not understand nutrition, and the dietary "helpers" we all need in EARLY recovery, or to sustain sobriety. Providing coffee or cafinated only drinks, and carb. And sugar based foods only co...
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