Alcoholics Anonymous

ASpaceOdyssey · ASpaceOdyssey

Comrade, if you feel so inclined and consider yourself an Adult Child, I am asking for you to paticipate in the adult Children forum so as to mature the group. We have a reoccuring issue with whose recovery efforts are superior. I think part of the problem is that we are not mature as a group. Part of th...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Last night while the crazy rambler at my home group was spewing out non-sense, I remembered my sponsor told me to do a serenity prayer marathon in my head, so as not to be tempted to get up and slap him. It was particularily bad last night. He was more off his rocker than usual. I was pretty embarrased be...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

If you've ever wondered what the phrase "steal a little vicarious pleasure" on page 101 of the Big Book means... well, now you know! God bless, MikeH -- Edited by Fyne Spirit on Friday 9th of March 2012 08:51:15 PM

mikef · mikef

When I "came to" for the last time that cold December 2nd morning in 1984, after 25 years of total devastation to myself and all around me there was a strange sense of "finality" in my foggy mind. I was 6 months into my 3rd marriage and the insanity of continuing to do the same thing...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Make God laugh tell Him all your plans. The delightful property in Kilmarnock has just been withdrawn from the rental market - OK God, OK I get it, don't count yout chickens before they're hatched - I put my hands up, I was projecting more than planning. There'll be a reason for this - like maybe I couldn...

John · John

The Thirteenth Step... "My life is completely unmanagable, I am looking for a job, but haven't had any luck in the past 3 years, I have a nice ten speed bicycle, and live in a half way house. A local church and social services help pay my rent. I have good friends that pitched in to buy me a hair cut, and bod...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When we saw others solve their problems by a simple reliance upon the Spirit of the Universe, we had to stop doubting the power of God. Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 52 Like a blind man gradually being restored to sight, I slowly groped my way to the Third Step. Havi...

justadrunk · justadrunk

My sponsor says, talk about it, keep talking about it, just get it out there and you'll feel better. It will be good for others, and you will be helping someone else. My questions are basically how? And why? I don't know, maybe it was just me, but hearing about all these people who relasped, and "...

joanna · joanna

I have now hit my 2weeks of being sober. I was watching t.v. with my 18yr. old son who has his own appartment. I don't get to see him all the time because of our work schedules, so he does not know that I am not drinking. I spent most of his years drinking and makeing bad choices. I told him today that...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

No, it's not all bad there's a sweeter tasting core there is a good time to be had & you can look for the good things forever more We all belong together we can't survive alone even if we're not birds of a feather we're matched like a dog & bone There is hope for us all we've just got to spread it arou...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Just got a letter from the solicitor today, the financial agreement is ready for sign off within the next few weeks and then the divorce can progress. Can't get to view the property in scotland until after easter, but financially that works for me. Landlord's agent seems to think I could take my shed wi...

deb365 · deb365

"Persevere in all I tell you to do. The persistent carrying out of My commands, My desires, will unfailingly bring you, as far as spiritual, mental, and temporal things are concerned, to that place where you would be. Man's ecstasy is God's touch on quickened, responsive spirit-nerves.&quo...

Closer · Closer

Can anyone tell me what stage 4 is like??? Cause I dont wanna go there......... -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 01:07:37 AM -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 02:02:30 AM

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 The word entered . . . and the phrase entered into the world of the Spirit are very significant. Th...

Closer · Closer

Was out in a restaurant with my uncle today. Havent seen him much in 4-5 years. Ive been to 3 meetings in the last 5 days. Ive been practicing the steps and working sobriety as well as I can. what Ive found is the freedom from the old worries and the ability to handle things easily, like the promises hav...

barisax · barisax

The Big Book has a chapter called The Family Afterward. It's a chapter I dwelled on because it seemed like a lot of my family difficulties started *after* I got sober. But of course they were there all along, either I was blinded to them by my drinking or the family members kept them to themselves. But...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

On awakening let us think of the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 Every day I ask God to kindle within me...

ccromangirl · ccromangirl

is it possible to maintain sobriety, if a person is unable to leave their home, due to agoraphoebia?? couldnt they still do meetings online and even have a online sponsor?? I want to remain sober but have alot anxiety issues. can any one help me?? I have been sober since March 4th 2012. and very much wou...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I've been prevaricating, procrastinating and generally planning to move home for some time. About a year I thought, but a friend in the fellowship tells me I've been dancing round this for around 3 years. Now God has aligned the planets for me. There are changes afoot at work, I'll either have a new job...

deb365 · deb365

"Simplicity is the keynote of My kingdom. Choose simple things always. Love and reverence the humble and the simple. Have only simple things. Your standard must never be the world's standard."

justadrunk · justadrunk

Mostly I just want to give up. But actually I really really want to have what most of you have. I am not dealing with anything in particular. My life is pretty spoiled actually. Not sure why I'm killing myself still. Wish I knew. AA is still my hope and inspiration. Tasha

The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Blame and Criticism Am I bored? Highly critical? Fearful or anxious? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," I may be suffering the effects of procrastination. If I am plagued by boredom, I may not be seeking or initiating constructive changes i...

downperiscope · downperiscope

When working with others who relapse do you continue with the step they are working on when they relapse or do you go back to the beginning. With the grace of my higher power I have been able to maintain my sobriety thus far. I was taught to share my experience, strength and hope. I went into the AA program w...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is when we try to make our will conform with Gods that we begin to use it rightly. To all of us, this was a most wonderful revelation. Our whole trouble had been the misuse of willpower. We had tried to bombard our problems with it instead of attempting to bring it into agreement with Gods intention for u...

deb365 · deb365

"Draw beauty from every flower and joy from the song of the birds, and the colour of the flowers. Drink in the beauty of the air and colour. I am with you. When I wanted to express a beautiful thought, I made a lovely flower. When I want to express to man what I am, I strive to make a very beautiful char...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey all, I just did not want to let the two threads below this one to escape without having an article about Rock and Roll. We just covered Sex and Drugs(LSD) so I felt we needed to complete the triumvirate. Here is how Rock and Roll cured some noted rockers: http://www.thecyn.com/blog/alcoholism-r...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Its amazing :) Thanks everyone!!!

marharri · marharri

So I just got the results from my bloodwork today. Looks like I have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and my liver enzymes are high apparently all due to alcohol. Think I have alcohol-induced pseudo cushing syndrome. I started drinking heavily when I was 21 and I just turne...

The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

Today's thought from Hazelden is: The person who is bored in the modern world shows that he is in no full sense a member of it. --Brand Blanshard Enthusiasm doesn't just happen to us. It's an attitude that is either fostered or hindered by our decisions about what we'll bring to our experiences from the...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Dean, I'm so sorry this is late, my dear big bro! I've been offline a few days househunting & found a new flat in my spiritual home which I return to after 10 years in the wildnerness! Sobriety does indeed keep getting better & better ;) I hope you may not get this till you're back off your hols so yo...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Heres a list of some of my collection for trade PM me if you want any thanksTitle followed by format and # of Disks12 X 12 Audio Book CD 4AA Big Book Audio Book CD 6AA Grapevine Not For Newcomers Only CD 2Bill W. The Twelve Traditions DVD 1Bill W. The Three Legacies CD 2Bill W. A Matter of Grace CD 1Bill W. At th...

deb365 · deb365

"Nothing is small to God. In His sight a sparrow is of greater value than a palace, one kindly word of more importance than a statesman's speech. It is the life in all that has value, and the quality of the life that determines the value. I came to give eternal life." 365 One-Minute Medit...

Closer · Closer

Recently fell off the wagon but I got back on. Ended up finding a meeting 10 min. from my apartment every wendsday at 7:30, real nice meeting. friendly people I read how it works for everyone and then I noticed how much better the program works when your attending meetings, hadnt been in a while, when...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Every man and woman who has joined A.A. and intends to stick has, without realizing it, made a beginning on Step Three. Isnt it true that in all matters touching upon alcohol, each of them has decided to turn his or her life over to the care, protection, and guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous? . . . Any will...

LinBabaAgo-go · LinBabaAgo-go

Some of the posts I have been reading here made me think of this Ted talk I saw a few months ago, it's hard to explain but I don't go to meetings to not drink, not really, I go to meetings to learn this stuff. There are varying levels of depth in AA, as Jesus put it, there is bread for babes, and meat for strong me...

dale63 · dale63

Just curious how it became common for lots of groups?

deb365 · deb365

"Work for Me, with Me, through Me. All work to last must be done in My spirit. How silently My spirit works. How gently and gradually souls are led into My kingdom. Love and laughter form the plow that prepare the ground for the seed. If the ground is hard, seed will not grow there. Prepare the gr...

Closer · Closer

Its me again, with another post about my life. Im really finding this program to be of great help...I am finding ways to live a much better lifestyle, Im living healthier, Im understanding things a LOT better...but Im also noticing things that really bring me down. Im not sure what my higher power is...

joanna · joanna

I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone for the helpful advice. I totally agree with the fact that I am finally getting my feelings back which is good but also bad. I now have feelings that I use to just cover up, or numb with the alcohol. I truely thank you all and it is very helpful to know I am not the only...

chester · chester

Well we had a meeting with the 4 brothers and step dad. My mom is going down hill fast. They have been married 40 years and now she has dementia. She has been in a nursing home for about 2 -3 months and things are worse. She wont eat or swallow any thing now so a decision had to be made. All intervention will st...

morthanaconqueror · morthanaconqueror

My name is Dan and I am a senior majoring in counseling at Trinity College of Florida. I come from a past in drug and alcohol addiction and spent a few years in the NA/AA rooms. I am working on a senior research project with the subject being addictions and relapse. My research includes a survey which take...

michelle123 · michelle123

just new to this site ive been too 3 A.A meetings and i never knew you could go online and read things that related to me more than i knew even i would just like to say ive tried a few different ways to stop drinking and this is the best ive felt for a long time i will just take one day at a time though im not to sure...

deb365 · deb365

"Have no fear. Fear is evil, and "perfect love casts out fear." There is no room for fear in the heart in which I dwell. Fear destroys hope. It cannot exist where love is, or where faith is. Fear is the curse of the world. Man is afraid - afraid of poverty, afraid of loneliness, afraid...

John · John

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The Addiction Club · The Addiction Club

G.O.D. = Good Orderly Direction --Anonymous When we decided to turn our will and lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him, we made a declaration of independence. We declared our freedom from the chains of our self-centered ego and the unrelenting demands of our self-will. When we decided th...

dale63 · dale63

How many of your groups have a group conscience meeting? My group does not. Issues are brought up to the group secretary and discussed between the previous secretaries.

justadrunk · justadrunk

Tried logging into your new discussion forum, but it wouldn't let me... message me please.

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Gang, Crew and Family...The looking for a rain-hat turned police assault and arrest and jail and emergency and court and all of that other crap has melted down. It melted down to 5 of the original charges fell by the way side and the Judge and Public Prosecutor and my Pro-Bono Atty whittle and wh...

joanna · joanna

Today my emotions have been all over the board. I have a headache and want to just cry. I have just hung around the house all day and slept, and have done very little. I am trying to figure out what I am feeling and why I am feeling like this? Anyone have any words of wisdom?

stnatina · stnatina

My neighbor died as a result of liver failure. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Gray hairs needed in Adult Children (Preview) Comrade, if you feel so inclined and consider yourself an Adult Child, I am asking for you to paticipate in the adult Children forum so as to mature the group. We have a reoccuring issue with whose recovery efforts are superior. I think part of the problem is that we are not mature as a group. Part of th...	ASpaceOdyssey	0	399	Mar 17, 2012 by ASpaceOdyssey
	Praying with children. (Preview) Last night while the crazy rambler at my home group was spewing out non-sense, I remembered my sponsor told me to do a serenity prayer marathon in my head, so as not to be tempted to get up and slap him. It was particularily bad last night. He was more off his rocker than usual. I was pretty embarrased be...	justadrunk	9	619	Mar 17, 2012 by stnatina
	Amazing Sex for Sober Alcoholics (Preview) If you've ever wondered what the phrase "steal a little vicarious pleasure" on page 101 of the Big Book means... well, now you know! God bless, MikeH -- Edited by Fyne Spirit on Friday 9th of March 2012 08:51:15 PM	Fyne Spirit	14	1143	Mar 17, 2012 by John
	Some days it seems I work harder than others ,but I work everyday!!! (Preview) When I "came to" for the last time that cold December 2nd morning in 1984, after 25 years of total devastation to myself and all around me there was a strange sense of "finality" in my foggy mind. I was 6 months into my 3rd marriage and the insanity of continuing to do the same thing...	mikef	7	534	Mar 16, 2012 by justadrunk
	Bugger, Higher Power shows his sense of humour again! (Preview) Make God laugh tell Him all your plans. The delightful property in Kilmarnock has just been withdrawn from the rental market - OK God, OK I get it, don't count yout chickens before they're hatched - I put my hands up, I was projecting more than planning. There'll be a reason for this - like maybe I couldn...	bikerbill	5	438	Mar 16, 2012 by Mike B.
	Humor... (Preview) The Thirteenth Step... "My life is completely unmanagable, I am looking for a job, but haven't had any luck in the past 3 years, I have a nice ten speed bicycle, and live in a half way house. A local church and social services help pay my rent. I have good friends that pitched in to buy me a hair cut, and bod...	John	8	491	Mar 16, 2012 by jj
	Daily Reflections ~ The God Idea & 24hrs a Day (Preview) When we saw others solve their problems by a simple reliance upon the Spirit of the Universe, we had to stop doubting the power of God. Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 52 Like a blind man gradually being restored to sight, I slowly groped my way to the Third Step. Havi...	Sobrietyspell	3	490	Mar 16, 2012 by Mike B.
	Thinking about relapse (Preview) My sponsor says, talk about it, keep talking about it, just get it out there and you'll feel better. It will be good for others, and you will be helping someone else. My questions are basically how? And why? I don't know, maybe it was just me, but hearing about all these people who relasped, and "...	justadrunk	16	816	Mar 16, 2012 by justadrunk
	disappointment (Preview) I have now hit my 2weeks of being sober. I was watching t.v. with my 18yr. old son who has his own appartment. I don't get to see him all the time because of our work schedules, so he does not know that I am not drinking. I spent most of his years drinking and makeing bad choices. I told him today that...	joanna	22	1330	Mar 16, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Poem (Preview) No, it's not all bad there's a sweeter tasting core there is a good time to be had & you can look for the good things forever more We all belong together we can't survive alone even if we're not birds of a feather we're matched like a dog & bone There is hope for us all we've just got to spread it arou...	Sobrietyspell	6	507	Mar 16, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Things moving forward (Preview) Just got a letter from the solicitor today, the financial agreement is ready for sign off within the next few weeks and then the divorce can progress. Can't get to view the property in scotland until after easter, but financially that works for me. Landlord's agent seems to think I could take my shed wi...	bikerbill	4	397	Mar 15, 2012 by StPeteDean
	God Calling - God's Touch (Preview) "Persevere in all I tell you to do. The persistent carrying out of My commands, My desires, will unfailingly bring you, as far as spiritual, mental, and temporal things are concerned, to that place where you would be. Man's ecstasy is God's touch on quickened, responsive spirit-nerves.&quo...	deb365	2	328	Mar 15, 2012 by Mr_David
	Question about the stages of alcoholism. (Preview) Can anyone tell me what stage 4 is like??? Cause I dont wanna go there......... -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 01:07:37 AM -- Edited by Closer on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 02:02:30 AM	Closer	8	749	Mar 14, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Daily Reflections ~ A World of the Spirit & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 The word entered . . . and the phrase entered into the world of the Spirit are very significant. Th...	Sobrietyspell	2	400	Mar 14, 2012 by Mr_David
	Working well, attending meetings. (Preview) Was out in a restaurant with my uncle today. Havent seen him much in 4-5 years. Ive been to 3 meetings in the last 5 days. Ive been practicing the steps and working sobriety as well as I can. what Ive found is the freedom from the old worries and the ability to handle things easily, like the promises hav...	Closer	9	453	Mar 14, 2012 by Jerry F
	The Family During (Preview) The Big Book has a chapter called The Family Afterward. It's a chapter I dwelled on because it seemed like a lot of my family difficulties started after I got sober. But of course they were there all along, either I was blinded to them by my drinking or the family members kept them to themselves. But...	barisax	5	588	Mar 14, 2012 by maire rua
	Daily Reflections ~ A Day's Plan & 24hrs a Day (Preview) On awakening let us think of the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 Every day I ask God to kindle within me...	Sobrietyspell	3	705	Mar 13, 2012 by Mike B.
	agoraphoebia (Preview) is it possible to maintain sobriety, if a person is unable to leave their home, due to agoraphoebia?? couldnt they still do meetings online and even have a online sponsor?? I want to remain sober but have alot anxiety issues. can any one help me?? I have been sober since March 4th 2012. and very much wou...	ccromangirl	14	529	Mar 13, 2012 by rrib
	It's time for me to step out of the comfort zone. (Preview) I've been prevaricating, procrastinating and generally planning to move home for some time. About a year I thought, but a friend in the fellowship tells me I've been dancing round this for around 3 years. Now God has aligned the planets for me. There are changes afoot at work, I'll either have a new job...	bikerbill	9	767	Mar 13, 2012 by StPeteDean
	God Calling - Simplicity (Preview) "Simplicity is the keynote of My kingdom. Choose simple things always. Love and reverence the humble and the simple. Have only simple things. Your standard must never be the world's standard."	deb365	1	341	Mar 13, 2012 by Mr_David
	when it's so embarrasing to be a drunk again (Preview) Mostly I just want to give up. But actually I really really want to have what most of you have. I am not dealing with anything in particular. My life is pretty spoiled actually. Not sure why I'm killing myself still. Wish I knew. AA is still my hope and inspiration. Tasha	justadrunk	11	718	Mar 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	Todays Gift (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Blame and Criticism Am I bored? Highly critical? Fearful or anxious? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," I may be suffering the effects of procrastination. If I am plagued by boredom, I may not be seeking or initiating constructive changes i...	The Addiction Club	2	383	Mar 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	Working with others and relapse (Preview) When working with others who relapse do you continue with the step they are working on when they relapse or do you go back to the beginning. With the grace of my higher power I have been able to maintain my sobriety thus far. I was taught to share my experience, strength and hope. I went into the AA program w...	downperiscope	2	734	Mar 13, 2012 by justadrunk
	Daily Reflections ~ Good Orderly Direction & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is when we try to make our will conform with Gods that we begin to use it rightly. To all of us, this was a most wonderful revelation. Our whole trouble had been the misuse of willpower. We had tried to bombard our problems with it instead of attempting to bring it into agreement with Gods intention for u...	Sobrietyspell	1	513	Mar 12, 2012 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Seek Beauty (Preview) "Draw beauty from every flower and joy from the song of the birds, and the colour of the flowers. Drink in the beauty of the air and colour. I am with you. When I wanted to express a beautiful thought, I made a lovely flower. When I want to express to man what I am, I strive to make a very beautiful char...	deb365	2	474	Mar 12, 2012 by Mr_David
	Rock and Roll for sober alcoholics. (Preview) Hey all, I just did not want to let the two threads below this one to escape without having an article about Rock and Roll. We just covered Sex and Drugs(LSD) so I felt we needed to complete the triumvirate. Here is how Rock and Roll cured some noted rockers: http://www.thecyn.com/blog/alcoholism-r...	turninggrey	3	817	Mar 11, 2012 by StPeteDean
	5 Months Today :) (Preview) Its amazing :) Thanks everyone!!!	SoberSteve	16	509	Mar 10, 2012 by vixen
	First Post - Thinking About Quitting (Preview) So I just got the results from my bloodwork today. Looks like I have high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and my liver enzymes are high apparently all due to alcohol. Think I have alcohol-induced pseudo cushing syndrome. I started drinking heavily when I was 21 and I just turne...	marharri	10	808	Mar 10, 2012 by marharri
	Today's Gift (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: The person who is bored in the modern world shows that he is in no full sense a member of it. --Brand Blanshard Enthusiasm doesn't just happen to us. It's an attitude that is either fostered or hindered by our decisions about what we'll bring to our experiences from the...	The Addiction Club	4	348	Mar 10, 2012 by Rob84
	Happy Belated Bellybutton Birthday, Deano!!! (Preview) Dean, I'm so sorry this is late, my dear big bro! I've been offline a few days househunting & found a new flat in my spiritual home which I return to after 10 years in the wildnerness! Sobriety does indeed keep getting better & better ;) I hope you may not get this till you're back off your hols so yo...	Sobrietyspell	9	402	Mar 10, 2012 by Rob84
	AA SPEAKER TAPES/DVDS?CDS (Preview) Heres a list of some of my collection for trade PM me if you want any thanksTitle followed by format and # of Disks12 X 12 Audio Book CD 4AA Big Book Audio Book CD 6AA Grapevine Not For Newcomers Only CD 2Bill W. The Twelve Traditions DVD 1Bill W. The Three Legacies CD 2Bill W. A Matter of Grace CD 1Bill W. At th...	SoberSteve	0	3743	Mar 10, 2012 by SoberSteve
	God Calling - Nothing is Small (Preview) "Nothing is small to God. In His sight a sparrow is of greater value than a palace, one kindly word of more importance than a statesman's speech. It is the life in all that has value, and the quality of the life that determines the value. I came to give eternal life." 365 One-Minute Medit...	deb365	3	338	Mar 10, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	just found a great meeting. (Preview) Recently fell off the wagon but I got back on. Ended up finding a meeting 10 min. from my apartment every wendsday at 7:30, real nice meeting. friendly people I read how it works for everyone and then I noticed how much better the program works when your attending meetings, hadnt been in a while, when...	Closer	4	404	Mar 9, 2012 by Mike B.
	Daily Reflections ~ Turning It Over & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Every man and woman who has joined A.A. and intends to stick has, without realizing it, made a beginning on Step Three. Isnt it true that in all matters touching upon alcohol, each of them has decided to turn his or her life over to the care, protection, and guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous? . . . Any will...	Sobrietyspell	4	418	Mar 9, 2012 by Mike B.
	The Power of Vulnerability (Preview) Some of the posts I have been reading here made me think of this Ted talk I saw a few months ago, it's hard to explain but I don't go to meetings to not drink, not really, I go to meetings to learn this stuff. There are varying levels of depth in AA, as Jesus put it, there is bread for babes, and meat for strong me...	LinBabaAgo-go	6	6107	Mar 9, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Saying the lords prayer after the meeting, how did it become common? (Preview) Just curious how it became common for lots of groups?	dale63	7	1724	Mar 9, 2012 by dale63
	God Calling - Love and Laugh (Preview) "Work for Me, with Me, through Me. All work to last must be done in My spirit. How silently My spirit works. How gently and gradually souls are led into My kingdom. Love and laughter form the plow that prepare the ground for the seed. If the ground is hard, seed will not grow there. Prepare the gr...	deb365	5	380	Mar 8, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	Unsettled Spritually, Fighting Alcoholism, Family problem (Preview) Its me again, with another post about my life. Im really finding this program to be of great help...I am finding ways to live a much better lifestyle, Im living healthier, Im understanding things a LOT better...but Im also noticing things that really bring me down. Im not sure what my higher power is...	Closer	4	476	Mar 8, 2012 by Mr_David
	Thanks (Preview) I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone for the helpful advice. I totally agree with the fact that I am finally getting my feelings back which is good but also bad. I now have feelings that I use to just cover up, or numb with the alcohol. I truely thank you all and it is very helpful to know I am not the only...	joanna	6	586	Mar 7, 2012 by Mike B.
	mom (Preview) Well we had a meeting with the 4 brothers and step dad. My mom is going down hill fast. They have been married 40 years and now she has dementia. She has been in a nursing home for about 2 -3 months and things are worse. She wont eat or swallow any thing now so a decision had to be made. All intervention will st...	chester	7	390	Mar 7, 2012 by stnatina
	Survey on Substance Addictions & Relapse (includes prize drawing) survey; research (Preview) My name is Dan and I am a senior majoring in counseling at Trinity College of Florida. I come from a past in drug and alcohol addiction and spent a few years in the NA/AA rooms. I am working on a senior research project with the subject being addictions and relapse. My research includes a survey which take...	morthanaconqueror	0	413	Mar 6, 2012 by morthanaconqueror
	new to this site (Preview) just new to this site ive been too 3 A.A meetings and i never knew you could go online and read things that related to me more than i knew even i would just like to say ive tried a few different ways to stop drinking and this is the best ive felt for a long time i will just take one day at a time though im not to sure...	michelle123	14	377	Mar 7, 2012 by joanna
	God Calling - Fear Is Evil (Preview) "Have no fear. Fear is evil, and "perfect love casts out fear." There is no room for fear in the heart in which I dwell. Fear destroys hope. It cannot exist where love is, or where faith is. Fear is the curse of the world. Man is afraid - afraid of poverty, afraid of loneliness, afraid...	deb365	7	540	Mar 7, 2012 by joanna
	One of those days... (Preview) [video=]	John	3	451	Mar 7, 2012 by joanna
	Good Orderly Direction (Preview) G.O.D. = Good Orderly Direction --Anonymous When we decided to turn our will and lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him, we made a declaration of independence. We declared our freedom from the chains of our self-centered ego and the unrelenting demands of our self-will. When we decided th...	The Addiction Club	7	4357	Mar 6, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	Looking for information (Preview) How many of your groups have a group conscience meeting? My group does not. Issues are brought up to the group secretary and discussed between the previous secretaries.	dale63	5	518	Mar 6, 2012 by Mike B.
	sober steve (Preview) Tried logging into your new discussion forum, but it wouldn't let me... message me please.	justadrunk	1	613	Mar 6, 2012 by SoberSteve
	It's not over till it's over... (Preview) Aloha Gang, Crew and Family...The looking for a rain-hat turned police assault and arrest and jail and emergency and court and all of that other crap has melted down. It melted down to 5 of the original charges fell by the way side and the Judge and Public Prosecutor and my Pro-Bono Atty whittle and wh...	Jerry F	4	431	Mar 6, 2012 by turninggrey
	tough day (Preview) Today my emotions have been all over the board. I have a headache and want to just cry. I have just hung around the house all day and slept, and have done very little. I am trying to figure out what I am feeling and why I am feeling like this? Anyone have any words of wisdom?	joanna	7	488	Mar 6, 2012 by Mike B.
	This disease took another (Preview) My neighbor died as a result of liver failure. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.	stnatina	8	421	Mar 6, 2012 by Rob84
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