Alcoholics Anonymous

Col · Col

Sooo I'm getting ready to go to my first meeting ever..very nervous but I know it's the right thing. Wish me luck!

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . we then look at Step Six. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 Steps Four and Five were difficult, but worthwhile. Now I was stuck on Step Six and, in despair, I picked up the Big Book and read this passage. I was outside, praying for willingness, whe...

deb365 · deb365

"Love is the power that transforms the world. Love not only of Me, love not only of the few dear to you, but love of all - of the publicans, the sinners, the harlots. It is the only weapon with which sin can be driven out. Drive sin out with love. Drive fear and depression and despair and a sense of fai...

Ruhig · Ruhig

"The mystery of life is beyond all human conception. Everything we know is within the terminology of the concepts of being and not being, many and single, true and untrue. We always think in terms of opposites. But god, the ultimate, is beyond the pairs of opposites, that is all there is To it.&qu...

deb365 · deb365

"The way of the soul's transformation is the way of divine companionship. Not so much the asking Me to make you this or that. But the living with Me, thinking of Me, talking to Me - thus you grow like Me. Love Me. Rest in Me. Joy in Me." 365 One Minute Meditations from God Calling

odat · odat

I have described this dilemma before: I go to certain AA meetings where people really know the literature and many become great speakers, etc. There's almost a sort of "pecking order" and there are a lot of egos. My sponsor could no longer be available to work with me so I asked about 10 women...

KENDRA LV · KENDRA LV

Its me The Blonde,Kendra/Kendra Ladonna/Kendra LV=blonde.........I JUST FORGET THINGS......THATS ALL .......SEE I WROTE LIKE THIS ALL CAPITAL LETTERS UNTIL I WAS TOLD IT WAS YELLING,I had a blonde moment...lol...I keep forgetting my password so I just open a account in a Kendra way,another bl...

mikef · mikef

Today, we celebrate our 28th year anniversary and 30 years of living life together.27 AND 1/2 of those years in sobriety,thru God's grace and mercy,some daily work and a willingness to keep away from the "first one" enhanced by application of the spiritual principles of our program,sh...

kendra v · kendra v

?????????????????? -- Edited by kendra v on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 03:31:34 PM

KENDRA LV · KENDRA LV

Being sober at home was very hard for me at home bored no meetings no contact with the outside world..Thank you for this website and thank yall for this fellowship,advise,input, strength and helping me stay sober.....God Bless you all....

kendra v · kendra v

This is my appoligy to those whom think Im wrong......I know this website is to help recovering alcoholics,in my mind I thought emergency aa contack list we give to strangers everyday were for people in need.YES I should had went about it differntly,for that I apoligize to whom ever took a offence to...

Angell · Angell

It's a fact of life - as gratitude goes up, so do patience and tolerance and we could all use more of the latter. So, what are you grateful for today? Yesterday my wife and I celebrated her six month anniversary home after twenty-four years in prison. What's on your list?

kendra v · kendra v

Sorry, I lost my 4th password.....BLONDE MOMENT....LOL....Is it normal to have fried soooooooo many brain cells???? Is it safe????lol...Im in a goofy mood ,Mr .PAPPY and the rest of yall made my day....I was rolling laughing so hard.....I think I blew there high you know the wonderful roomates......

kendra · kendra

I cant seem to cope its getting harder and harder......I am staying with a man,his daughter as well as her boy friend,they are all three active addicts.I feel as though they dont understand where I stand in life. I am going for my dreams as well as my number one goal in life and it seems as if they are up set b...

dewduster · dewduster

I am looking for a 4th & 5th step retreat, I have been sober since November 26, 2007 and I'm having difficulty with step 4. Does anyone know of a retreat I can go to and work on step 4?

Tracey C · Tracey C

I need to get this out. My husband proceeded to show me pictures of his work mates at a Hooters bar this morning. He knew it would upset me as I do have issues with his work anyway. In this job he works away for 2 weeks and then comes home for a week. Prior to this he was a truck driver so he was away also. Not f...

KENDRA LV · KENDRA LV

I am so easily confused,I may be over whelming my self? Lately I dont know rite from wrong........I am physically under the weather and it just is putting me in a funk...I feel so guilty cause Ive been trying to make atleast 2 meetings I didnt make one today ,Ive been reading my Big Book,but I feel as thou...

deb365 · deb365

"Spend much time in prayer. Prayer is the linking up of the soul and mind and heart to God. So that if it is only a glance of faith, a look or word of love, or confidence, and no supplication is expressed, it yet follows that supply and all necessary are secured." 365 One-Minute Meditation...

kendra · kendra

HI,IM KENDRA BOY I LOVE YOU PEOPLE,BUT BOY DO YALL WORK ME ....THANK YOU...I WAS WITH A BUNCH OF WOMEN ALL DAY,YEAH ME;GET THIS THEY WERE ALL SOBER.....WOW.......NOT ONLY THAT THEY TREATED ME AS IF I NEVER WENT BACK OUT....TRIPPLE WOW....I LOVE BEING WITH OLDTIMERS....I LEARN SO MUCH AND THEY SHOW ME...

deb365 · deb365

"A great love knows that in every difficulty, every trial, every failure, the presence of the loved one suffices. Test your love for Me by this. Just to be with Me, just to know I am beside you - does that bring you joy and peace? If not, then your love for Me, and your realization of My love, are at fa...

Ruhig · Ruhig

I was working with a new client today, when she brings up her alcoholic son in law. [insert typical story... DUI/fines ect..] and I replied "to each his own" she looks me dead in the eye and puts down her lunch, straight faced and says "at 50 years old, don't you think he'd cut it out?&quo...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Ugh. I can't get rid of this anxiety. I cleaned the apartment. Ran for an hour, took an hour and a half bath/shower. I read my myth book. After 5 hours of trying to feel productive, clearing out nervous energy, I was ok. And THEN, after taking a nap, the FIRST thing out of his mouth is EXACTLY what started al...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I didn't get recognition for my 60 days. Someone on here gave me a virtual chip, I mentioned I was due for one to my sponsor, and at my home group. No one rose to the occasion. I thought it was no big deal. Who needs a silly piece of metal anyway? I do. Apparently. I shrugged it off at first. I'm still t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 When I was drinking, my attitude was totally selfish, totally self-centered; my pleasure and my comfort came first. Now that I am sober, self-seeking has started to slip away. My whole attitude toward life and other p...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Kevin had shingles.Those of us who spend much time in a doctor's office should appreciate this! Doesn't it seem more and more that physicians are running their practices like an assembly line?Here's what happened to Kevin:Kevin walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he...

Col · Col

Hi all..have been looking around over the course of past week for quality literature about recovery. I'm a big reader and was wondering if anyone could recommend books you've come across that may be worth checking out

flipper · flipper

So I have hit a month sober!! I never thought I would do it, even though my mind was in the right place. Personal accomplishment is a great feeling, being sober is a great feeling. Thank you all for being here, I do not say much but the readings of all the post helps me get through. So I did some math, one mon...

anonbet · anonbet

So i don't really know how to start this... Still stuck at the point where I insist i don't have a problem, but I know I do. Went out last night, only had 4 drinks ("only"). But being me, I didn't want to stop..but I know I had to. Got my first DUI a couple of months ago and got stuck with an ignition i...

Fanzig · Fanzig

Hey guys, I need your help! I am going to be going on tour with this band and it will be a challenge to make as many meetings as possible. If you live in or near any of these cities and could send me your phone number or make a suggestion of a good meeting to get to - (I will be on foot or by taxi) please let me know. H...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A blonde cop stops a blonde motorist and asks for her driving license. The Motorist scuffles around in her purse and can't find it. She says to the cop, "I must have left it at home officer." The cop says, "Well, do you have any kind of identification?" The motorist scuffles aroun...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Quick version: 5h!t happened. He came back. We both reviewed perspectives, apologised, lather rinsed repeat. And I... Well, I stopped calling my sponsor for 5 days. (I'm aware this is wrong, and also reviewed why I did this) so I called her yesterday. Part of me knows this is a pattern of mine. Keep in t...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

Huh? Why does "god" feel that I should have to suffer and struggle? I've prayed, I've begged and pleaded. So...WTF?

Ruhig · Ruhig

So, I've been searching thru posts on aa and aa related topics. And making a neophytes attempt at prayer/meditation. (super impose image of 2nd grader attempting to do calculus) I walked thru some nature trails today, Ive been developing a warm up/stretch/run routine, and ran in barefeet today. An...

Closer · Closer

Who here can Understand, Participate, and Control a Conversation? (I am beginning to learn) Who can sit in a room and understand when someones on drugs/drunk?, when someone is lying? Who can understand when someones your friend as opposed to someone else? Who can read between the lines and just si...

new member checkin in · lot_lizard25

my sponsor emailed me a link to this discussion board. its not only my first time on this particular one, but i've never done anything like this before. I'm struggling with selfishness and self-centeredness (duh) and i'm trying to make some important life decisions, and still be present throughout...

Col · Col

Hey all:) 13 days sober today!! I feel great, and also somewhat obsessive about being sober, which I guess is a good thing lol. I find that I'm smiling easier, enjoying the little things more, I look healthier. I find that I enjoy just sitting in the park for a few minutes, just "being". I also...

leeu · leeu

Another version of How It Works (singing I am the starfish, I am the starfish, coo-coo-ca joo) And now, I am a starfish thrower :) The Starfish Story Original Story by: Loren Eisley One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I passed out in our pop up camper in the front yard. It was noon, and my kids were playing video games next to me. Since the painter was 20 feet away painting our garage, and still needed to be paid, I must have thought that if I died, at least he would be here for my kids. Ya, I know. Ironically, the thought...

jj · jj

... like, stay away from the liquor aisle at the store, if i saw my favorite spirit on sale, it made it harder to "not buy it" also, when new in recovery stay out of bars for any reason (she shared the saying, "if you keep going to the barbershop eventually you will get a haircut"...

Angell · Angell

It's a long story but it's mine:I am a member of Alcoholics Anonymous; my name is Angel. I believe that some people are born alcoholic, some are created. I think that I fell into this second category. I grew up in a working class family that aspired to move up the food chain. My father worked sixteen t...

Angell · Angell

My wife was in an auto accident last night in which the car was totalled. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance with back injuries. However, it appears that she is going to be okay and make a full recovery. What are you grateful for today?

KENDRA LV · KENDRA LV

God is great......I am Kendra,Iam a alcoholic...I reached out last night about my living arrangements as well as my leagal issues,Yall really reached out to me as well as gave me great sound advise Thank you.I will start by saying I turned myself n and bonded out,as far as a home I will be leaving the fir...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The Magic Bridge! Three girls were on a bridge, a brunette, a redhead, and a blonde. The brunette jumps off and says "Matresses" and she lands on a pile of matresses. The redhead jumps off and say"Pillows" so she lands on a pile off pillows. The Blonde got scared and ran away. She t...

Neenee · Neenee

Firstly, please accept my apologies in advance if I use any terms that are insensitive or incorrect during these intial postings. I am new to this community, and I have come to learn that addiction in any form is hell for all of those involved. My prayers, and well wishes, and positive thoughts of love a...

John · John

Just wanted to land here for a few moments this morning and touch base with all you fine, wonderful people. As some of you know this past 18 months has taken some twist and turns that I never saw coming. Some of which tore me up to a point of despair and made sucking air on some days very hard to keep doing. I m...

WilliamM · WilliamM

I live on the Jersey shore. Memorial day weekend is a huge party. I have made the decision to stop drinking and take this weekend and detox I am not new to the 12 step program. I'm an addict and totally buy into the disease concept. I just wanted to say that cause in most AA meetings we don't talk about d...

kendra ladonna · kendra ladonna

HI EVERYONE,IM KENDRA AND IM A ALCOHOLIC.......I had opened a account as Kendra and I tried over and over to logg in I could not....I changed my password still I could not logg in why I have no idea,But it will not stop me.....I GOT WONDERFUL FEED BACK AND I THANK YALL...I understand and now I know its tim...

littlebit · littlebit

On day 1 again and feeling really shaky.

justadrunk · justadrunk

Faster and faster, I pedal along... push it up the big hill, my legs burning, then I finally reach the top, throw my hands up and yell "Weeeee" as I soar down effortlessly, my hat blows off in the wind. Towards the bottom I start to think about what's ahead, and when I open my eyes, I see it's ano...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it once was just that for many of us. But it is clear that we made our own misery. God didn't do it. Avoid then, the deliberate manufacture of misery, but if trouble comes, cheerf...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	First meeting (Preview) Sooo I'm getting ready to go to my first meeting ever..very nervous but I know it's the right thing. Wish me luck!	Col	7	359	Jun 4, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Daily Reflections ~ On a Wing and a Prayer & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . we then look at Step Six. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 Steps Four and Five were difficult, but worthwhile. Now I was stuck on Step Six and, in despair, I picked up the Big Book and read this passage. I was outside, praying for willingness, whe...	Sobrietyspell	4	369	Jun 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling (Preview) "Love is the power that transforms the world. Love not only of Me, love not only of the few dear to you, but love of all - of the publicans, the sinners, the harlots. It is the only weapon with which sin can be driven out. Drive sin out with love. Drive fear and depression and despair and a sense of fai...	deb365	2	429	Jun 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Your Perspective?! (Preview) "The mystery of life is beyond all human conception. Everything we know is within the terminology of the concepts of being and not being, many and single, true and untrue. We always think in terms of opposites. But god, the ultimate, is beyond the pairs of opposites, that is all there is To it.&qu...	Ruhig	11	584	Jun 4, 2012 by carpetslippers
	God Calling - Companionship (Preview) "The way of the soul's transformation is the way of divine companionship. Not so much the asking Me to make you this or that. But the living with Me, thinking of Me, talking to Me - thus you grow like Me. Love Me. Rest in Me. Joy in Me." 365 One Minute Meditations from God Calling	deb365	4	364	Jun 4, 2012 by carpetslippers
	Alcoholic Power Games (Preview) I have described this dilemma before: I go to certain AA meetings where people really know the literature and many become great speakers, etc. There's almost a sort of "pecking order" and there are a lot of egos. My sponsor could no longer be available to work with me so I asked about 10 women...	odat	16	954	Jun 4, 2012 by TipsyMcstagger
	OK,Iam the Blonde who has 3 accounts open,I cant remember..... kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) Its me The Blonde,Kendra/Kendra Ladonna/Kendra LV=blonde.........I JUST FORGET THINGS......THATS ALL .......SEE I WROTE LIKE THIS ALL CAPITAL LETTERS UNTIL I WAS TOLD IT WAS YELLING,I had a blonde moment...lol...I keep forgetting my password so I just open a account in a Kendra way,another bl...	KENDRA LV	16	7421	Jun 3, 2012 by TipsyMcstagger
	Truly A blessing!! (Preview) Today, we celebrate our 28th year anniversary and 30 years of living life together.27 AND 1/2 of those years in sobriety,thru God's grace and mercy,some daily work and a willingness to keep away from the "first one" enhanced by application of the spiritual principles of our program,sh...	mikef	8	407	Jun 4, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	bye kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) ?????????????????? -- Edited by kendra v on Sunday 3rd of June 2012 03:31:34 PM	kendra v	5	11732	Jun 3, 2012 by TipsyMcstagger
	This website saved my life.......... kendraladonna@yaho.com (Preview) Being sober at home was very hard for me at home bored no meetings no contact with the outside world..Thank you for this website and thank yall for this fellowship,advise,input, strength and helping me stay sober.....God Bless you all....	KENDRA LV	9	658	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	IMPULSE TOOK OVER AGAIN , kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) This is my appoligy to those whom think Im wrong......I know this website is to help recovering alcoholics,in my mind I thought emergency aa contack list we give to strangers everyday were for people in need.YES I should had went about it differntly,for that I apoligize to whom ever took a offence to...	kendra v	7	6934	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	Gratitude list (Preview) It's a fact of life - as gratitude goes up, so do patience and tolerance and we could all use more of the latter. So, what are you grateful for today? Yesterday my wife and I celebrated her six month anniversary home after twenty-four years in prison. What's on your list?	Angell	7	526	Jun 3, 2012 by Closer
	DAMN I DID IT AGAIN,KENDRA kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) Sorry, I lost my 4th password.....BLONDE MOMENT....LOL....Is it normal to have fried soooooooo many brain cells???? Is it safe????lol...Im in a goofy mood ,Mr .PAPPY and the rest of yall made my day....I was rolling laughing so hard.....I think I blew there high you know the wonderful roomates......	kendra v	5	7639	Jun 3, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Living With Active Addicts (Preview) I cant seem to cope its getting harder and harder......I am staying with a man,his daughter as well as her boy friend,they are all three active addicts.I feel as though they dont understand where I stand in life. I am going for my dreams as well as my number one goal in life and it seems as if they are up set b...	kendra	8	421	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	4th & 5th Step retreat (Preview) I am looking for a 4th & 5th step retreat, I have been sober since November 26, 2007 and I'm having difficulty with step 4. Does anyone know of a retreat I can go to and work on step 4?	dewduster	4	561	Jun 3, 2012 by Mr_David
	Husband's behaviour - vent (Preview) I need to get this out. My husband proceeded to show me pictures of his work mates at a Hooters bar this morning. He knew it would upset me as I do have issues with his work anyway. In this job he works away for 2 weeks and then comes home for a week. Prior to this he was a truck driver so he was away also. Not f...	Tracey C	6	741	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	HOW DO I KNOW RITE FROM WRONG,WHEN I HAVE BEE DOING WRONG FOR SO LONG? kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) I am so easily confused,I may be over whelming my self? Lately I dont know rite from wrong........I am physically under the weather and it just is putting me in a funk...I feel so guilty cause Ive been trying to make atleast 2 meetings I didnt make one today ,Ive been reading my Big Book,but I feel as thou...	KENDRA LV	9	3965	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	God Calling - Prayer without Words (Preview) "Spend much time in prayer. Prayer is the linking up of the soul and mind and heart to God. So that if it is only a glance of faith, a look or word of love, or confidence, and no supplication is expressed, it yet follows that supply and all necessary are secured." 365 One-Minute Meditation...	deb365	4	346	Jun 3, 2012 by vixen
	ITS GREAT TO BE BACK kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) HI,IM KENDRA BOY I LOVE YOU PEOPLE,BUT BOY DO YALL WORK ME ....THANK YOU...I WAS WITH A BUNCH OF WOMEN ALL DAY,YEAH ME;GET THIS THEY WERE ALL SOBER.....WOW.......NOT ONLY THAT THEY TREATED ME AS IF I NEVER WENT BACK OUT....TRIPPLE WOW....I LOVE BEING WITH OLDTIMERS....I LEARN SO MUCH AND THEY SHOW ME...	kendra	16	7906	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	God Calling - Test your Love (Preview) "A great love knows that in every difficulty, every trial, every failure, the presence of the loved one suffices. Test your love for Me by this. Just to be with Me, just to know I am beside you - does that bring you joy and peace? If not, then your love for Me, and your realization of My love, are at fa...	deb365	3	455	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	First time for everything? (Preview) I was working with a new client today, when she brings up her alcoholic son in law. [insert typical story... DUI/fines ect..] and I replied "to each his own" she looks me dead in the eye and puts down her lunch, straight faced and says "at 50 years old, don't you think he'd cut it out?&quo...	Ruhig	6	487	Jun 3, 2012 by kendra v
	I have become caveman (Preview) Ugh. I can't get rid of this anxiety. I cleaned the apartment. Ran for an hour, took an hour and a half bath/shower. I read my myth book. After 5 hours of trying to feel productive, clearing out nervous energy, I was ok. And THEN, after taking a nap, the FIRST thing out of his mouth is EXACTLY what started al...	Ruhig	5	382	Jun 2, 2012 by Ruhig
	Yeah for mE!!!!! I DID IT!!!!!! (hugs) (Preview) I didn't get recognition for my 60 days. Someone on here gave me a virtual chip, I mentioned I was due for one to my sponsor, and at my home group. No one rose to the occasion. I thought it was no big deal. Who needs a silly piece of metal anyway? I do. Apparently. I shrugged it off at first. I'm still t...	justadrunk	13	862	Jun 2, 2012 by kendra v
	Daily Reflections ~ A Changed Outlook & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 When I was drinking, my attitude was totally selfish, totally self-centered; my pleasure and my comfort came first. Now that I am sober, self-seeking has started to slip away. My whole attitude toward life and other p...	Sobrietyspell	2	283	Jun 2, 2012 by kendra v
	Our Health Care at Work!!! (Preview) Kevin had shingles.Those of us who spend much time in a doctor's office should appreciate this! Doesn't it seem more and more that physicians are running their practices like an assembly line?Here's what happened to Kevin:Kevin walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he...	Pythonpappy	2	315	Jun 2, 2012 by kendra v
	Decent recovery literature?? (Preview) Hi all..have been looking around over the course of past week for quality literature about recovery. I'm a big reader and was wondering if anyone could recommend books you've come across that may be worth checking out	Col	9	504	Jun 2, 2012 by kendra v
	1 month down (Preview) So I have hit a month sober!! I never thought I would do it, even though my mind was in the right place. Personal accomplishment is a great feeling, being sober is a great feeling. Thank you all for being here, I do not say much but the readings of all the post helps me get through. So I did some math, one mon...	flipper	7	679	Jun 1, 2012 by mikef
	newbie here (Preview) So i don't really know how to start this... Still stuck at the point where I insist i don't have a problem, but I know I do. Went out last night, only had 4 drinks ("only"). But being me, I didn't want to stop..but I know I had to. Got my first DUI a couple of months ago and got stuck with an ignition i...	anonbet	18	547	Jun 1, 2012 by Closer
	I need your help! Going on Tour with a Band and trying to make as many meetings as possible. (Preview) Hey guys, I need your help! I am going to be going on tour with this band and it will be a challenge to make as many meetings as possible. If you live in or near any of these cities and could send me your phone number or make a suggestion of a good meeting to get to - (I will be on foot or by taxi) please let me know. H...	Fanzig	6	3831	Jun 1, 2012 by StPeteDean
	For Kendra - more Blonde jokes (Preview) A blonde cop stops a blonde motorist and asks for her driving license. The Motorist scuffles around in her purse and can't find it. She says to the cop, "I must have left it at home officer." The cop says, "Well, do you have any kind of identification?" The motorist scuffles aroun...	Pythonpappy	11	564	Jun 1, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Alienation/Isolation (Preview) Quick version: 5h!t happened. He came back. We both reviewed perspectives, apologised, lather rinsed repeat. And I... Well, I stopped calling my sponsor for 5 days. (I'm aware this is wrong, and also reviewed why I did this) so I called her yesterday. Part of me knows this is a pattern of mine. Keep in t...	Ruhig	14	809	Jun 1, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Where the heck is my big bright light touched by an angel experience? (Preview) Huh? Why does "god" feel that I should have to suffer and struggle? I've prayed, I've begged and pleaded. So...WTF?	TipsyMcstagger	18	700	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	Recent discovery? (Preview) So, I've been searching thru posts on aa and aa related topics. And making a neophytes attempt at prayer/meditation. (super impose image of 2nd grader attempting to do calculus) I walked thru some nature trails today, Ive been developing a warm up/stretch/run routine, and ran in barefeet today. An...	Ruhig	9	407	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	Understanding Conversations... (Preview) Who here can Understand, Participate, and Control a Conversation? (I am beginning to learn) Who can sit in a room and understand when someones on drugs/drunk?, when someone is lying? Who can understand when someones your friend as opposed to someone else? Who can read between the lines and just si...	Closer	8	426	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	new member checkin in (Preview) my sponsor emailed me a link to this discussion board. its not only my first time on this particular one, but i've never done anything like this before. I'm struggling with selfishness and self-centeredness (duh) and i'm trying to make some important life decisions, and still be present throughout...	lot_lizard25	6	402	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	The initial high (Preview) Hey all:) 13 days sober today!! I feel great, and also somewhat obsessive about being sober, which I guess is a good thing lol. I find that I'm smiling easier, enjoying the little things more, I look healthier. I find that I enjoy just sitting in the park for a few minutes, just "being". I also...	Col	8	408	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	We All Make a Difference (Preview) Another version of How It Works (singing I am the starfish, I am the starfish, coo-coo-ca joo) And now, I am a starfish thrower :) *The Starfish Story* *Original Story by: Loren Eisley* One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean...	leeu	7	480	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	We can do this. (Preview) I passed out in our pop up camper in the front yard. It was noon, and my kids were playing video games next to me. Since the painter was 20 feet away painting our garage, and still needed to be paid, I must have thought that if I died, at least he would be here for my kids. Ya, I know. Ironically, the thought...	justadrunk	5	466	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	some suggestions my sponsor shared with me (Preview) ... like, stay away from the liquor aisle at the store, if i saw my favorite spirit on sale, it made it harder to "not buy it" also, when new in recovery stay out of bars for any reason (she shared the saying, "if you keep going to the barbershop eventually you will get a haircut"...	jj	6	410	Jun 1, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	How it was, what happened, what its like now (Preview) It's a long story but it's mine:I am a member of Alcoholics Anonymous; my name is Angel. I believe that some people are born alcoholic, some are created. I think that I fell into this second category. I grew up in a working class family that aspired to move up the food chain. My father worked sixteen t...	Angell	9	2329	May 31, 2012 by shariw
	Extremely grateful (Preview) My wife was in an auto accident last night in which the car was totalled. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance with back injuries. However, it appears that she is going to be okay and make a full recovery. What are you grateful for today?	Angell	10	429	May 31, 2012 by Closer
	WOW....How Things Keep Falling In Place kendraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) God is great......I am Kendra,Iam a alcoholic...I reached out last night about my living arrangements as well as my leagal issues,Yall really reached out to me as well as gave me great sound advise Thank you.I will start by saying I turned myself n and bonded out,as far as a home I will be leaving the fir...	KENDRA LV	5	7081	May 31, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	For our Blonde, Kendra - per her request! (Preview) The Magic Bridge! Three girls were on a bridge, a brunette, a redhead, and a blonde. The brunette jumps off and says "Matresses" and she lands on a pile of matresses. The redhead jumps off and say"Pillows" so she lands on a pile off pillows. The Blonde got scared and ran away. She t...	Pythonpappy	9	486	May 31, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	Am I in love with an Alcoholic? (Preview) Firstly, please accept my apologies in advance if I use any terms that are insensitive or incorrect during these intial postings. I am new to this community, and I have come to learn that addiction in any form is hell for all of those involved. My prayers, and well wishes, and positive thoughts of love a...	Neenee	10	530	May 30, 2012 by Mike B.
	Hello Fellow Travelers! (Preview) Just wanted to land here for a few moments this morning and touch base with all you fine, wonderful people. As some of you know this past 18 months has taken some twist and turns that I never saw coming. Some of which tore me up to a point of despair and made sucking air on some days very hard to keep doing. I m...	John	7	440	May 30, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	I'm ready to surrender. Need feedback on Detoxing. (Preview) I live on the Jersey shore. Memorial day weekend is a huge party. I have made the decision to stop drinking and take this weekend and detox I am not new to the 12 step program. I'm an addict and totally buy into the disease concept. I just wanted to say that cause in most AA meetings we don't talk about d...	WilliamM	16	516	May 30, 2012 by rrib
	Knowing When To Walk Away kenraladonna@yahoo.com (Preview) HI EVERYONE,IM KENDRA AND IM A ALCOHOLIC.......I had opened a account as Kendra and I tried over and over to logg in I could not....I changed my password still I could not logg in why I have no idea,But it will not stop me.....I GOT WONDERFUL FEED BACK AND I THANK YALL...I understand and now I know its tim...	kendra ladonna	19	817	May 30, 2012 by KENDRA LV
	New here (Preview) On day 1 again and feeling really shaky.	littlebit	21	595	May 29, 2012 by StPeteDean
	weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! recovery!!!!!! (Preview) Faster and faster, I pedal along... push it up the big hill, my legs burning, then I finally reach the top, throw my hands up and yell "Weeeee" as I soar down effortlessly, my hat blows off in the wind. Towards the bottom I start to think about what's ahead, and when I open my eyes, I see it's ano...	justadrunk	8	465	May 29, 2012 by justadrunk
	Daily Reflections ~ Happy, Joyous and Free & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it once was just that for many of us. But it is clear that we made our own misery. God didn't do it. Avoid then, the deliberate manufacture of misery, but if trouble comes, cheerf...	Sobrietyspell	3	383	May 29, 2012 by KENDRA LV
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