Alcoholics Anonymous

Can we keep a "member" out? · PJH

Weve had a guy coming to our meetings for years now who continually tells us that we are stuck with him. He tells people that the steps will get them drunk, no need to look at the past. He shares how he believes in willpower and positive thinking. He takes anti-depressants and sleeping medication. He nev...

Christine63 · Christine63

Hi All - I'm at 17 days sober and have attended meetings almost daily. I've been to 7 different groups so far and am liking some better than others. There is one group that I would not consider missing. It is a smaller, closed discussion group that meets once a week. I really like it - although I've only att...

deb365 · deb365

"Meet all your difficulties with love and laughter. I am with you. Do not fail Me. I cannot fail you. How many of the world's prayers have gone unanswered because My children who prayed did not endure to the end. They thought it was too late, and that they must act for themselves, that I was not g...

stnatina · stnatina

Hey all. I am new to the board. Never knew it exsisted. So glad I found it. I am not new to AA. Been in and out of the Rooms since 2010. My new sobriety date is 2-10-12. Currently I am in IOP. (Instense Out Patient) treatment. I am learning indeed that this disease is progressive. Keep me in your prayers! Gla...

deb365 · deb365

"Never miss these times. It is not what I reveal to you so much as the linking up of your frail natures with the limitless divine powers. Already, forces are set in motion. Only My will is coming to pass. And now God is blessing you very richly. You think that there is much to "do" in a c...

Yikes-1970 · Yikes-1970

I don't know if this is even appropriate to post here, either it's gonna be totally frowned upon, or you guys will "get" it. I am not sober. I want to be, yet I am not...yet. So, Somehow I sort of always knew. (Sorry if that sounds totally cliche.) I mean even as a child, I think I knew what I would t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 My first attempt at the Steps was one of obligation and necessity, which resulted in a deep feeling of discouragement in the face of all those adverbs: courageously; completely;...

James916 · James916

I am dealing with constant sounds in my head. They go on 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I also have disturbing dreams and horrible instrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are terrible things/visions you see in your mind or words that just pop into your head. I have never thought these things before...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Just popping in to say hello..... logging on from library as I just moved and internet not hooked up at home yet.... so glad I remembered login info!! LOL Talk to you all soon, gotta run for now.... :)

John · John

Our web site, 12stepforums.net is down for the time being, not long, but a short while. I am working diligently to get it back up and running asap. John

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among ussometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 One of the most important things A.A. has given me, in addition to freedom from booze, is the ability to...

deb365 · deb365

"You do not realize that you would have broken down under the weight of your cares but for the renewing time with Me. It is not what I say; it is I Myself. It is not the hearing Me so much as the being in My presence. Gradually you will be transformed, physically, mentally, spiritually. All who see...

deb365 · deb365

"The world does not need supermen, but supernatural men. Men who will persistently turn the self out of their lives and let divine power work through them. Let inspiration take the place of aspiration. I have always plenty of work to be done and always pay My workpeople well, as you will see, as...

deb365 · deb365

"Be still. Be calm. Wait before Me. Learn of patience, humility, peace. When will you be absolutely unruffled whatever happens? You are slow to learn your lesson. In the rush and work and worry, the very seeking a silence must help. In bustle so little is accomplished. You must learn to t...

MelissaMM · MelissaMM

Again everyone was very welcoming! One guy tried to invite me to the big table (I was sitting on the out skirts of the room) I told him maybe next week. lol. One of the ladies came and sat with me and asked me if I had the big book, I told her I didn't so she went and got one for me and told me that her and another wan...

Frodo · Frodo

Saw this movie the other days. It was pretty good. Interesting subject matter and Streep just doesn't do average performances. Anyway at one point Maggie was explaining her personal philosophy: Watch your thoughts because they become your words. Watch your words because they become your actions...

Thank you members old and new. · gonee

It's such a blessing to be on this forum. The recent posts by both our older members and especially our new ones has been such an inspiration to me personally. Thank you all. Alone I will perish no matter how long I am sober. God has been good to me by giving me the gift of you. I have been blessed just by the ho...

Anita · Anita

i am new to this site. i'm trying to find out about the 9pm online meeting tonight. i can't bring up the info when i click on it. what about my paper that needs to be signed for court? i don't understand. please explain. help! thank you.

Closer · Closer

Ive been sober for 69 days . Im starting to see something I havent seen in years and its something the promises state about gaining interest in our fellows. Im really noticing how good of a feeling it is to care for someone else or just want to brighten someones day which has really gotten me thinking a...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Saturday was my father's mother's 90th birthday. Everyone was there. All of my 7 surviving aunts and uncles, and their family. It was gigantic. For the begining, I was more distracted that I didn't know most of the people there, but then, my sister and I stood by the poster board of the pictures of my gra...

John · John

I want to say "Congradulations" to Barisax and Flyn S. who both celebrated double decade sobriety birthdays this month. I wish you both many more sober 24 hours!

deb365 · deb365

"Life is really consciousness of Me. Have no fear. A very beautiful future lies before you. Let it be a new life, a new existence, in which in every single happening, event, plan you are conscious of Me. Get this ever-consciousness and you have eternal life. Be in all things led by the spirit of...

mikef · mikef

Hello and blessings of this day! Welcome to all newcomers, those just coming around and those just coming back, WE are glad your here. Welcome to those continuing their daily journey, a day at a time,working in the "solution". I am still in physical recovery from a long sickness(for me) bu...

deb365 · deb365

"Just go step by step. My will shall be revealed as you go. You will never cease to be thankful for this time when you felt at peace and trustful, and yet had no human security. When human support or material help is removed, My power can become operative. I cannot teach a man to walk who is trustin...

gonee · gonee

One of my friends who came into AA with me, lost his son. This child was in Alateen, spoke at conventions and an altar boy in church. Some one apparently spiked his drink at a club and he went into a coma and died. He was married with 3 children, one of whom is 5weeks old. This was a sad funeral to see a sober fat...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Selfishnessself-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of all our troubles. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 62 How amazing the revelation that the world, and everyone in it, can get along just fine with or without me. What a relief to know that people, places and things will be perfectly okay without my...

Aquaman · Aquaman

This is the second half of my son's 8th grade year. He's 13. So was I, I think. It started when my cat got killed by a car outside the apartment and my sister, ten years older and broken inside, gave me a vodka & OJ to "make me feel better." It was Mother's Milk. I got drunk. I felt whole, and saf...

Ruhig · Ruhig

My question: I have an account on the NA message boards, just for support, a supplement. And now I have an account here. I think that the NA meets in my area are a joke, all about slap and tickle BS. I thought I could go to AA, they are more focused, and I don't mind not including drugs in the actual meeting. I w...

nezyb · nezyb

I am very confused and a bit sad right now about something that is occuring in my home group and was hoping to get a little input from folks here. There is a male member who has been coming in & out of the hall I go to for the past year, about the same amount of time I have been going there. He identifies him...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Sad to think its most likely addiction related.. RIP

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

I am very grateful! Its amazing how good it gets... a bit scary but I am humble and grateful for this gift :)

barisax · barisax

Unfortunately didn't make it to a meeting - I'm in the hospital again. But grateful for 23, and being in generally good health in between kidney stones and complications thereof. Barisax

mrthumbscrews · mrthumbscrews

Last night at a meeting I was asked to share. The topic was "Contempt prior to investigation". While others before shared I kept thinking about contempt of ethnic and minority groups, the OTHERS, not so much the concept as it applies to religious or spiritual concepts. It is so appropo...

surfgirl123 · surfgirl123

Hello AA message board, I am a normal poster on the Alanon boards but thought I would jump over to get your insight. My husband is an alcoholic/addict, he is currently in the thros of his alcholosim. This has been a problem since our marriage (8 years ago). He drinks in secret, lately when he is drinking h...

deb365 · deb365

"The divine voice is not always expressed in words. It is made known as a heart-consciousness." 365 One-minute Meditations from God Calling

dolly · dolly

Hi everyone, 30 days today for me; have had to do some hard praying this week to my HP due to some challenges; not so much that I wanted to drink but had some things come up that historically would have been an excuse to drink but kept reminding myself that a drink never fixes anything and the problem would s...

gonee · gonee

I gave a lift back home to 3 members who came to the meeting in the back of a truck. They are 3 of the humblest people I had come into contact with. The one sister is 1 year sober and she lives in a shack. She has such a love for God and fellow members. She earns a living washing clothes for people. The one brother...

deb365 · deb365

"I am your God, your supply. You must rely on Me. Trust to the last uttermost limit. You must depend on divine power only. I have not forgotten you. Your help is coming. You shall know and realize My power. Endurance is faith tried almost to the breaking point. You must wait and trust and hop...

MelissaMM · MelissaMM

Hi, My name is Melissa. I joined 3 days ago and have just been lurking. I have been with my husband for 23 years, we have 2 beautiful girls. I started drinking beer about 6 years ago. It then progressed to tequila and wine and a few other things. My mom passed away about a year and a half ago and I have been drin...

deb365 · deb365

"Take courage. Start a new life tomorrow. Put the old mistakes away. I give you a fresh start. If My forgiveness were for the righteous only, where would be its need? Why do you fret and worry so? I wait to give you all that is lovely, but your lives are soiled with worry and fret. I can only bles...

MelissaMM · MelissaMM

I have tried several attempts to sign into the chat room here on this board and it says I am not registered. Do I need to sign up a new account for the chat here at MIP?

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

True humility and an open mind can lead us to faith, and every A.A. meeting is an assurance that God will restore us to sanity if we rightly relate ourselves to Him. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 33 My last drunk had landed me in the hospital, totally broken. It was then that I was able to see my pas...

mrthumbscrews · mrthumbscrews

I am at that point where I must choose who to do a Fifth Step with (besides God and myself). I have heard one horror story of someone not respecting the privacy of the guy doing the 5th step, putting his dirty laundry out for all to see. Another issue is getting past one's lack of trust. You spill your gut...

Christine63 · Christine63

I'm starting day 4 of sobriety today, so I don't know a whole lot... Last night at my 3rd meeting, it was a bit different, it was the first "discussion" meeting I attended, so everyone in the group shared. As I listened to the stories of multiple attempts at rehab, being in domestic violence s...

Closer · Closer

Been an AA member for a while, today is 60 days without a drop. Very nice changes.

Christine63 · Christine63

Hello - I'm Christine, an alcoholic/addict. I am on day 3 of being sober. I went to a meeting on day one (and got a 24 hour coin) and day two and am going to a meeting tonight. I am planning on doing 90 in 90, but only because I heard someone say that on TV, or maybe I read it. I don't remember. I don't have a sponso...

Twelve Chapters · Twelve Chapters

There are twelve steps and twelve traditions but eleven chapters. Now hold that vision in mind while you contemplate this next point; Bill Wilson did not have children. Is it possible that Our Father has waited till now for us, the second generation of A.A., to come of age for these facts t...

deb365 · deb365

"Walk with Me. I will teach you. Listen to Me. I will speak. As you persist and make a life-habit of this, in many marvelous ways I will reveal My will to you. You shall have more sure knowing of both the present and the future. Life is a school. Believe that your problems and difficulties can b...

mrthumbscrews · mrthumbscrews

Someone recently said that those people who stand at the podium and share their experience strength and hope must really have big egos to say all the stuff they do. Then I heard someone say that those people who choose not to go to the podium (who choose not to share) generally have a much bigger ego than...

odat · odat

Anyone experience sharing your experience in a meeting then having ot torn down by someone else afterwards in their share? I get this a lot because I don't really have the courage to be myself, even though I really know the program of recovery. I am also an attractive women who the other women don't seem...

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	Can we keep a "member" out? (Preview) Weve had a guy coming to our meetings for years now who continually tells us that we are stuck with him. He tells people that the steps will get them drunk, no need to look at the past. He shares how he believes in willpower and positive thinking. He takes anti-depressants and sleeping medication. He nev...	PJH	10	680	Feb 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	How/When/Why do I select a Home Group ? (Preview) Hi All - I'm at 17 days sober and have attended meetings almost daily. I've been to 7 different groups so far and am liking some better than others. There is one group that I would not consider missing. It is a smaller, closed discussion group that meets once a week. I really like it - although I've only att...	Christine63	7	708	Feb 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Endure (Preview) "Meet all your difficulties with love and laughter. I am with you. Do not fail Me. I cannot fail you. How many of the world's prayers have gone unanswered because My children who prayed did not endure to the end. They thought it was too late, and that they must act for themselves, that I was not g...	deb365	6	297	Feb 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	Hello newbie (Preview) Hey all. I am new to the board. Never knew it exsisted. So glad I found it. I am not new to AA. Been in and out of the Rooms since 2010. My new sobriety date is 2-10-12. Currently I am in IOP. (Instense Out Patient) treatment. I am learning indeed that this disease is progressive. Keep me in your prayers! Gla...	stnatina	13	454	Feb 20, 2012 by Closer
	God Calling - Let Me do it (Preview) "Never miss these times. It is not what I reveal to you so much as the linking up of your frail natures with the limitless divine powers. Already, forces are set in motion. Only My will is coming to pass. And now God is blessing you very richly. You think that there is much to "do" in a c...	deb365	4	413	Feb 20, 2012 by Closer
	New here.... (Preview) I don't know if this is even appropriate to post here, either it's gonna be totally frowned upon, or you guys will "get" it. I am not sober. I want to be, yet I am not...yet. So, Somehow I sort of always knew. (Sorry if that sounds totally cliche.) I mean even as a child, I think I knew what I would t...	Yikes-1970	10	442	Feb 20, 2012 by Closer
	Daily Reflections ~ Our Paths Are Our Own & 24hrs a Day (Preview) there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 My first attempt at the Steps was one of obligation and necessity, which resulted in a deep feeling of discouragement in the face of all those adverbs: courageously; completely;...	Sobrietyspell	3	315	Feb 20, 2012 by Closer
	Please pray for me (Preview) I am dealing with constant sounds in my head. They go on 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I also have disturbing dreams and horrible instrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are terrible things/visions you see in your mind or words that just pop into your head. I have never thought these things before...	James916	16	573	Feb 19, 2012 by John
	YoooHooo.... (Preview) Just popping in to say hello..... logging on from library as I just moved and internet not hooked up at home yet.... so glad I remembered login info!! LOL Talk to you all soon, gotta run for now.... :)	jonijoni1	13	438	Feb 18, 2012 by jonijoni1
	Site is down.... (Preview) Our web site, 12stepforums.net is down for the time being, not long, but a short while. I am working diligently to get it back up and running asap. John	John	3	328	Feb 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Taking Action & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among ussometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 One of the most important things A.A. has given me, in addition to freedom from booze, is the ability to...	Sobrietyspell	3	540	Feb 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling - In My Presence (Preview) "You do not realize that you would have broken down under the weight of your cares but for the renewing time with Me. It is not what I say; it is I Myself. It is not the hearing Me so much as the being in My presence. Gradually you will be transformed, physically, mentally, spiritually. All who see...	deb365	4	313	Feb 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Inspiration, Not Aspiration (Preview) "The world does not need supermen, but supernatural men. Men who will persistently turn the self out of their lives and let divine power work through them. Let inspiration take the place of aspiration. I have always plenty of work to be done and always pay My workpeople well, as you will see, as...	deb365	3	358	Feb 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Never Ruffled (Preview) "Be still. Be calm. Wait before Me. Learn of patience, humility, peace. When will you be absolutely unruffled whatever happens? You are slow to learn your lesson. In the rush and work and worry, the very seeking a silence must help. In bustle so little is accomplished. You must learn to t...	deb365	4	395	Feb 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	Second meeting today! (Preview) Again everyone was very welcoming! One guy tried to invite me to the big table (I was sitting on the out skirts of the room) I told him maybe next week. lol. One of the ladies came and sat with me and asked me if I had the big book, I told her I didn't so she went and got one for me and told me that her and another wan...	MelissaMM	10	432	Feb 16, 2012 by Mike B.
	The Iron Lady (Preview) Saw this movie the other days. It was pretty good. Interesting subject matter and Streep just doesn't do average performances. Anyway at one point Maggie was explaining her personal philosophy: Watch your thoughts because they become your words. Watch your words because they become your actions...	Frodo	6	355	Feb 16, 2012 by stnatina
	Thank you members old and new. (Preview) It's such a blessing to be on this forum. The recent posts by both our older members and especially our new ones has been such an inspiration to me personally. Thank you all. Alone I will perish no matter how long I am sober. God has been good to me by giving me the gift of you. I have been blessed just by the ho...	gonee	9	379	Feb 16, 2012 by SoberSteve
	how do online meetings work? online meetings schedules (Preview) i am new to this site. i'm trying to find out about the 9pm online meeting tonight. i can't bring up the info when i click on it. what about my paper that needs to be signed for court? i don't understand. please explain. help! thank you.	Anita	4	411	Feb 16, 2012 by SoberSteve
	Something Im seeing... revelations from a new comer (Preview) Ive been sober for 69 days . Im starting to see something I havent seen in years and its something the promises state about gaining interest in our fellows. Im really noticing how good of a feeling it is to care for someone else or just want to brighten someones day which has really gotten me thinking a...	Closer	10	516	Feb 16, 2012 by SoberSteve
	Dead Parent Advice Please (Preview) Saturday was my father's mother's 90th birthday. Everyone was there. All of my 7 surviving aunts and uncles, and their family. It was gigantic. For the begining, I was more distracted that I didn't know most of the people there, but then, my sister and I stood by the poster board of the pictures of my gra...	Ruhig	4	445	Feb 15, 2012 by Mr_David
	Barisax and Flyn S. Happy Sobriety Birthday! (Preview) I want to say "Congradulations" to Barisax and Flyn S. who both celebrated double decade sobriety birthdays this month. I wish you both many more sober 24 hours!	John	9	365	Feb 14, 2012 by carlasober
	God Calling - Meet Me Everywhere (Preview) "Life is really consciousness of Me. Have no fear. A very beautiful future lies before you. Let it be a new life, a new existence, in which in every single happening, event, plan you are conscious of Me. Get this ever-consciousness and you have eternal life. Be in all things led by the spirit of...	deb365	4	333	Feb 14, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	When it gets Dark, AND IT WILL!! (Preview) Hello and blessings of this day! Welcome to all newcomers, those just coming around and those just coming back, WE are glad your here. Welcome to those continuing their daily journey, a day at a time,working in the "solution". I am still in physical recovery from a long sickness(for me) bu...	mikef	10	489	Feb 14, 2012 by Closer
	God Calling - Drop Your Crutch (Preview) "Just go step by step. My will shall be revealed as you go. You will never cease to be thankful for this time when you felt at peace and trustful, and yet had no human security. When human support or material help is removed, My power can become operative. I cannot teach a man to walk who is trustin...	deb365	1	314	Feb 14, 2012 by Closer
	The disease marches on! (Preview) One of my friends who came into AA with me, lost his son. This child was in Alateen, spoke at conventions and an altar boy in church. Some one apparently spiked his drink at a club and he went into a coma and died. He was married with 3 children, one of whom is 5weeks old. This was a sad funeral to see a sober fat...	gonee	7	533	Feb 14, 2012 by Closer
	Daily Reflections ~ The Root of Our Troubles & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Selfishnessself-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of all our troubles. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 62 How amazing the revelation that the world, and everyone in it, can get along just fine with or without me. What a relief to know that people, places and things will be perfectly okay without my...	Sobrietyspell	3	680	Feb 14, 2012 by Closer
	Sometimes I have to remember The Beginning... (Preview) This is the second half of my son's 8th grade year. He's 13. So was I, I think. It started when my cat got killed by a car outside the apartment and my sister, ten years older and broken inside, gave me a vodka & OJ to "make me feel better." It was Mother's Milk. I got drunk. I felt whole, and saf...	Aquaman	4	709	Feb 14, 2012 by Rob84
	Brand Spankin New, With a question. (Preview) My question: I have an account on the NA message boards, just for support, a supplement. And now I have an account here. I think that the NA meets in my area are a joke, all about slap and tickle BS. I thought I could go to AA, they are more focused, and I don't mind not including drugs in the actual meeting. I w...	Ruhig	13	588	Feb 13, 2012 by SoberSteve
	AA Traditions (Preview) I am very confused and a bit sad right now about something that is occuring in my home group and was hoping to get a little input from folks here. There is a male member who has been coming in & out of the hall I go to for the past year, about the same amount of time I have been going there. He identifies him...	nezyb	8	1512	Feb 13, 2012 by nezyb
	Whitney Houston Dead at 48 (Preview) Sad to think its most likely addiction related.. RIP	SoberSteve	6	605	Feb 13, 2012 by Tasha
	4 months without a drop today! (Preview) I am very grateful! Its amazing how good it gets... a bit scary but I am humble and grateful for this gift :)	SoberSteve	19	525	Feb 12, 2012 by John
	23 Years Today! (Preview) Unfortunately didn't make it to a meeting - I'm in the hospital again. But grateful for 23, and being in generally good health in between kidney stones and complications thereof. Barisax	barisax	17	702	Feb 12, 2012 by barisax
	Contempt Prior To Investigation (Preview) Last night at a meeting I was asked to share. The topic was "Contempt prior to investigation". While others before shared I kept thinking about contempt of ethnic and minority groups, the OTHERS, not so much the concept as it applies to religious or spiritual concepts. It is so appropo...	mrthumbscrews	6	2456	Feb 11, 2012 by Jerry F
	Rage while drunk (Preview) Hello AA message board, I am a normal poster on the Alanon boards but thought I would jump over to get your insight. My husband is an alcoholic/addict, he is currently in the thros of his alcholosim. This has been a problem since our marriage (8 years ago). He drinks in secret, lately when he is drinking h...	surfgirl123	12	3980	Feb 10, 2012 by Frodo
	God Calling - The Voice Divine (Preview) "The divine voice is not always expressed in words. It is made known as a heart-consciousness." 365 One-minute Meditations from God Calling	deb365	2	285	Feb 10, 2012 by Mr_David
	30 awesome days today! (Preview) Hi everyone, 30 days today for me; have had to do some hard praying this week to my HP due to some challenges; not so much that I wanted to drink but had some things come up that historically would have been an excuse to drink but kept reminding myself that a drink never fixes anything and the problem would s...	dolly	13	487	Feb 10, 2012 by pinkchip
	The joy of the poorest in AA. (Preview) I gave a lift back home to 3 members who came to the meeting in the back of a truck. They are 3 of the humblest people I had come into contact with. The one sister is 1 year sober and she lives in a shack. She has such a love for God and fellow members. She earns a living washing clothes for people. The one brother...	gonee	8	396	Feb 10, 2012 by SUSIE
	God Calling - On Me Alone (Preview) "I am your God, your supply. You must rely on Me. Trust to the last uttermost limit. You must depend on divine power only. I have not forgotten you. Your help is coming. You shall know and realize My power. Endurance is faith tried almost to the breaking point. You must wait and trust and hop...	deb365	2	318	Feb 9, 2012 by gonee
	New here new comer (Preview) Hi, My name is Melissa. I joined 3 days ago and have just been lurking. I have been with my husband for 23 years, we have 2 beautiful girls. I started drinking beer about 6 years ago. It then progressed to tequila and wine and a few other things. My mom passed away about a year and a half ago and I have been drin...	MelissaMM	10	1649	Feb 9, 2012 by nelson
	God Calling - Another Start (Preview) "Take courage. Start a new life tomorrow. Put the old mistakes away. I give you a fresh start. If My forgiveness were for the righteous only, where would be its need? Why do you fret and worry so? I wait to give you all that is lovely, but your lives are soiled with worry and fret. I can only bles...	deb365	1	241	Feb 9, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	AA Meeting/ Chat room (Preview) I have tried several attempts to sign into the chat room here on this board and it says I am not registered. Do I need to sign up a new account for the chat here at MIP?	MelissaMM	8	865	Feb 9, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ A Path to Faith & 24hrs a Day (Preview) True humility and an open mind can lead us to faith, and every A.A. meeting is an assurance that God will restore us to sanity if we rightly relate ourselves to Him. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 33 My last drunk had landed me in the hospital, totally broken. It was then that I was able to see my pas...	Sobrietyspell	2	282	Feb 9, 2012 by Closer
	Choosing someone to do a Fifth Step with (Preview) I am at that point where I must choose who to do a Fifth Step with (besides God and myself). I have heard one horror story of someone not respecting the privacy of the guy doing the 5th step, putting his dirty laundry out for all to see. Another issue is getting past one's lack of trust. You spill your gut...	mrthumbscrews	10	3598	Feb 8, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Negative disease talk in my head... (Preview) I'm starting day 4 of sobriety today, so I don't know a whole lot... Last night at my 3rd meeting, it was a bit different, it was the first "discussion" meeting I attended, so everyone in the group shared. As I listened to the stories of multiple attempts at rehab, being in domestic violence s...	Christine63	15	1543	Feb 8, 2012 by Christine63
	60 days. (Preview) Been an AA member for a while, today is 60 days without a drop. Very nice changes.	Closer	12	531	Feb 7, 2012 by Mike B.
	New and confused newcomer (Preview) Hello - I'm Christine, an alcoholic/addict. I am on day 3 of being sober. I went to a meeting on day one (and got a 24 hour coin) and day two and am going to a meeting tonight. I am planning on doing 90 in 90, but only because I heard someone say that on TV, or maybe I read it. I don't remember. I don't have a sponso...	Christine63	17	7590	Feb 7, 2012 by carlasober
	Eleven Chapters in the Big Book (& Bill and Lois had no children...) (Preview) There are twelve steps and twelve traditions but eleven chapters. Now hold that vision in mind while you contemplate this next point; Bill Wilson did not have children. Is it possible that Our Father has waited till now for us, the second generation of A.A., to come of age for these facts t...	Twelve Chapters	12	525	Feb 7, 2012 by Rob84
	God Calling - You Shall Know (Preview) "Walk with Me. I will teach you. Listen to Me. I will speak. As you persist and make a life-habit of this, in many marvelous ways I will reveal My will to you. You shall have more sure knowing of both the present and the future. Life is a school. Believe that your problems and difficulties can b...	deb365	2	261	Feb 6, 2012 by SoberSteve
	Ego or no Ego (Preview) Someone recently said that those people who stand at the podium and share their experience strength and hope must really have big egos to say all the stuff they do. Then I heard someone say that those people who choose not to go to the podium (who choose not to share) generally have a much bigger ego than...	mrthumbscrews	15	525	Feb 5, 2012 by barisax
	Cross talk in meetings (Preview) Anyone experience sharing your experience in a meeting then having ot torn down by someone else afterwards in their share? I get this a lot because I don't really have the courage to be myself, even though I really know the program of recovery. I am also an attractive women who the other women don't seem...	odat	40	4922	Feb 5, 2012 by nelson
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