Alcoholics Anonymous

ASpaceOdyssey · ASpaceOdyssey

Hi, all. I am an Adult Child (formerly "of Alcoholics") in the other section of this website and binge on food and drink a 6pack of Lite beer pretty much nightly. I have been reading all your posts, especially those to McSwagger. Very interesting. I am working the 12 steps with Adult Ch...

TryingToLiveLife · TryingToLiveLife

Hello fellow alcoholics! My name is John, and here is my story. I started drinking at a young age, about 14. After drinking for about a year occasionally with friends, I began to drink more heavily and party a lot. Never liking the taste really, I just wanted the buzz of alcohol. Also, I began smokin...

gladlee · gladlee

"Love Me and do My will. No evil shall befall you. Take no thought for tomorrow. Rest in My presence brings peace. God will help you. Desire brings fulfillment. Peace like a quiet flowing river cleanses, sweeps all irritants away. You shall be taught, continue these prayer-times, even if...

Sunflower11 · Sunflower11

I just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to this board, and I guess I wanted to find some extra support right now in my life. I got sober almost two years ago (as of Febuary 1st) I was a blackout drinker, and I started very young, about 10 years old. The end of my drinking was horrible, but I was lucky to have...

kendramae89 · kendramae89

Hi everyone I am new here. I have recently realized that I have an alcohol problem. I am 22 years old, female. I have been drinking alcohol for around 6 years. I was only drinking on the weekends with friends all 6 years. The past 2 months have been very stressful. My boyfriend and I of 3 1/2 years broke up. I...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 564 Tradition Twelve became important early in my sobriety and, along with the Twelve Steps, it continues to be a must in my recovery. I became aware afte...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

I know its not a common milestone like 60 or 90 etc but its a big one for me, every since I came to AA two years ago this is the longest I have been without a drink. The longest before was over a year ago and I had 76.. So that means since I started drinking at 15, in the 15 years that followed this is the longest I h...

gladlee · gladlee

"All is well. Wonderful things are happening. Do not limit God at all. He cares and provides. Uproot self - the channel blocker. Do not plan ahead; the way will unfold step by step. Leave tomorrow's burden. (Higher power) is the great burden bearer. You cannot bear His load, and He only ex...

gladlee · gladlee

"You must be renewed, remade... Everything must rest on Me. Only love is a conquering force. Be not afraid; I will help you. Take heart. God loves, God helps, God fights, God wins. You shall see. You shall know. The way will open. All My love has ever planned, all My love has ever thought, y...

turninggrey · turninggrey

So I swear like a drunken sailor. I am very good at combining some of the most offensive curse words, usually starting or ending (sometimes starting AND ending) with the F word or some derivatives. I have kids, and many times I can not stop myself, even in front of them. My wife has asked me to at least dr...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 21 It is no coincidence that the very first Step mentions powerlessness: An admission of personal powerlessness over alcohol is a cornerstone of the foundation of recovery....

fastfrank · fastfrank

I recently went to a meeting where someone was thrown out because he sat in the back working on a laptop. I saw people texting with no consequences but one overbearing member told the person to leave. While there may be a group conscience is the texting ok then? Does this cross the boundry of the only requ...

John · John

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sshamir87 · sshamir87

Hello, I am looking for a sponsor for my boyfriend who is currently incarcerated, colorado state penitentiary. He is trying to make parole in April and wants to do everything he can to stay on the right track. Someone in Grand Junction would be ideal but the Denver metro area is alright. If anyone has an...

gladlee · gladlee

"You are to help to save others. Never let one day pass when you have not reached out an arm of love to someone outside your home - a note, a letter, a visit, help in some way. Be full of joy. Joy saves. Joy cures. Joy in Me. In every ray of sunlight, every smile, every act of kindness, or love, every...

Bella123 · Bella123

Here I sit at work, feeling very bad that I know when I get off work, I will drink about 10 beers. That is my daily consumption. I hate myself every morning and ask myself and god why do I do this everyday. Been through the program before with 8 and 2 years sober. I'm so sick of this, but scared to face reality....

B-lever2day · B-lever2day

coming back, in every sense of these words. with just under a year of being sober, i surrendered to my disease and picked up that first drink. i had walked out of the sunlight of the spirit one day at a time. had a very difficult personal situatation. my sponsor and i agreed to no longer continue a sponsor/...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Happy New Year! I am so glad I am sober. I am so content to go to bed at 10:00pm and sleep well! Peace my friends!

jess1818 · jess1818

The way that I lie to myself is astounding . I have been saying that I have not been drinking to myself for years , but that is not true. I have been drinking not everyday , never did , but once a week or every two weeks drunk, I think If I have one drink I get drunk. I open a bottle of wine and then finish it and the...

gladlee · gladlee

"I stand between the years. The light of My presence is flung across the year to come - the radiance of the sun of righteousness. Backward, over the past year, is My shadow thrown, hiding trouble and sorrow and disappointment. Dwell not on the past - only on the present. Only use the past as the t...

Aquaman · Aquaman

At a meeting tnight, instead of a typical meeting, we listened to a tape made of Bill W. speaking at the one year anniversary of a new group. However, just before leaving for the meeting he recieved a telegram from Bob. Jr. "Uncle Bill. Dad passed peacefully in his sleep last night." Referri...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way which is indeed miraculous. He has commenced to accomplish those things for us which we could never do by ourselves. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 This truly is a fact in my life tod...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

weird, sitting here at work, a new girl came over and said "hey bud do you want some vodka" I said no im an alcoholic and she said so do you want some, i said no thanks Im in the program. The weird thing was my natural instinct was to grab the glass before it even occured... maybe it was a test..eit...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The way our worthy alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the less worthy is, as we look back on it, rather comical. Imagine, if you can, one alcoholic judging another! THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 37 Who am I to judge anyone? When I first entered the Fellowship I found that I liked everyone. After all...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Im on step 4 and my sponsor said to write down any resentments I ever had regarding to drinking or not. Can anyone share some examples or tips? Thanks

Brian_2012 · Brian_2012

Hi, My names Brian and Im an Alcoholic. I thought Id join the forums online as well as go to meetings. I first came to AA in 2009 but I didnt start working the program properly until about May 1st of 2011. Im hoping I can post messages with other members to help keep me away from drinking. Ive gotten myself...

Jacq · Jacq

This is new for me. I am making a promise to not drink. My husband of 15 months and I do not see eye-to-eye on drinking. I have a few drinks and he doesn't like it. I am thin and on medication so drinking is not wise for me. Actually, it's not wise at all. I am very good at functioning and drinking. I work every da...

SteveW · SteveW

I started attending AA this year and it has been a great help! I had to stop drinking because I found out I have liver disease. Once I stopped drinking it helped my liver but not as much as I expected. I was still having problems with my liver, and my Doctor told me there isn't much that can be done other than a...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha MIPers...It was appropriate that this past awareness from past inventories came back to mind this morning and that somewhat of an urge to try it again also passed my frontal lobe. I got frustrated and angry and resentful and fearful...harrassed again by the police...and so for the moment I w...

LinBabaAgo-go · LinBabaAgo-go

The First few times I went surfing were some of the most miserable times of my life, the board wobbled underneath me and would hit me in the face and moved around with every little bump in the water as I struggled to control it, paddling out used muscles I was unfamiliar with and the workout I got was unlike...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

At times I don't like the way it makes me feel but I do it anyway. Then there are other times when I can drink like a regular person with few consequences or I can not drink at all. I seem to be able to say no to it when I should and I can go for weeks without touching a drop. So am I really an alcoholic? I've read som...

MKN · MKN

Dear Family. I just wanted to remind myself how grateful I am for the blessings. I thought I could start the list and anyone who wants can add as we approach the holidays and the New Year. For starters I am grateful for: My children. -- Edited by MKN on Friday 16th of December 2011 12:14:45 AM

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

In A.A. we aim not only for sobriety we try again to become citizens of the world that we rejected, and of the world that once rejected us. This is the ultimate demonstration toward which Twelfth Step work is the first but not the final step. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 21 The old line says, Suit up and show up. That a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Furthermore, how shall we come to terms with seeming failure or success? Can we now accept and adjust to either without despair or pride? Can we accept poverty, sickness, loneliness, and bereavement with courage and serenity? Can we steadfastly content ourselves with the humbler, yet sometimes m...

DanW · DanW

Hello all- My name is Dan. I'm a twenty nine year old alcoholic and addict with twenty seven days sober today. I did a two week inpatient program and have been going to meetings and outpatient daily. I have a sponsor and a solid network of guys for support and totally believe in this program, but I'm runni...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Merry Christmas- Happy Holidays to my Family of Choice here at MIP Dean

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

my name is lex. My last drink was early Dec 8th. I have been having trouble drinking for at least a decade and want my life back. I signed up for a group called daytox locally but get anxiety and panic attacks and am not ready to be in large groups for extended periods yet. Am on disability, and I tend to binge...

SeekingSerenity · SeekingSerenity

So I headed off bright and early Sunday on my trip. After many many years of driving mini vans I have switched to a sporty little Z24 Cavilier. Better on gas was the mind set. I pass the last gas station for the next 80 K (50 Miles) and glance at the gauge, just under 1/4, no problem. My vans would get at leas...

leeu · leeu

Contradictory states of being? Not for this alcoholic. What to do, what to do? Gonna make some great soup.Yep, that'll help. Always grateful for my own homemade soup. Would like it better, though, if my beloved were here to enjoy it with me. But no, he left & ain't coming back, as near as I can tell....

Jerry F · Jerry F

From Hawaii/Hawaii...The country/The Island. I went to "The" meeting...my Sunday, AA at the Bay, home group as I do almost every Sunday for the past 16 years. I left home with gratitude for the gifts I have...1. I'm home in the land and culture I was created in and that is huge especiall...

mikef · mikef

As God(of our own understanding) opened our eyes today ,we have another opportunity to be of maximum service to that Higher Power in our lives and others. Just For Today we will seek to work toward that fit spiritual condition,the daily reprieve accompanied by application of our solution"THE...

turninggrey · turninggrey

I am just astounded by the lack of faith out there! It almost appears it is "cool" to denigrate faith. I work in a technical field and we have a forum. It just amazes me that not only are the younger guys attacking religion, they are embracing darkness. The subjects included how stupid peo...

gazadaza · gazadaza

a few people where i go to meetings seem to think either your not an alcoholic or its not right to recover from this illness without doing the steps. ive used my own ways to recover and it seems to annoy certain people who either storm out or say something to me at the end of meetings. ive managed to keep my se...

bikerbill · bikerbill

every year I have to submit my emergency evacuation plan. I have two -a real one and a jokey one. By mistake i sent the jokey one to my boss last year (tme to re submit it) and believe it or not I was told to re write it, take it seriously and re submit it by close of business or face disciplinary action. it was Pa...

gladlee · gladlee

"Walk with Me in the way of peace. But it must be My peace. Never a peace that is a truce with the power of evil. Never harmony if that means your life-music being adapted to the mood and music of the world. My disciples so often make the mistake of thinking all must be harmonious. No! Not when it me...

gladlee · gladlee

"Fear no evil because I have conquered evil. All you have to do is to say with assurance that whatever it is cannot harm you. In not only the big but the little things of life, be sure of My conquering power. Know that all is well. Practice this. Learn it until it is unfailing and instinctive with...

John · John

The journey has been long, and it has been hard...But the adventure of living life, each day has been worth it.I've learned and I'm still teachable, I have grown, but still growing,I do not seek an applause, for to do so would be the same as applauding a cowboy with hemroids for not riding his horse any m...

gonee · gonee

"Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil." AA book. My alcoholic mind in a sober state says that this is not true, hence the old ideas are continued and disaster again. This is what the AA book calls insanity. Without spiritual help from God I will die from alcohol...

Moonbeam · Moonbeam

Hello everyone im new and was suggested that i should post here! *Deep breathe* So here we go, I am a 25 year old adult child of 2 alcoholic parents. My husband also happens to be a ACoA as well as an alcoholic him self. We have been married for 4 months. I find myself on the verge of divorce, wanting to...

Frodo · Frodo

Two dozen bottles of Crown Lagar. That's a premium beer in these parts and the sort of drink I would have crawled over my own mother to get at back when. It turned out to be the perfect present for me because when I gave a dozen to my dad and a dozen to my granddad I got the enjoyment of making them happy, and I fe...

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	I don't know if I'm an alcoholic but I'm going to start meetings anyway new comer (Preview) Hi, all. I am an Adult Child (formerly "of Alcoholics") in the other section of this website and binge on food and drink a 6pack of Lite beer pretty much nightly. I have been reading all your posts, especially those to McSwagger. Very interesting. I am working the 12 steps with Adult Ch...	ASpaceOdyssey	15	1833	Jan 6, 2012 by SoberSteve
	My story, advice please alcoholic childhood story my story advice DLAD hearing hearing license appeal appeal (Preview) Hello fellow alcoholics! My name is John, and here is my story. I started drinking at a young age, about 14. After drinking for about a year occasionally with friends, I began to drink more heavily and party a lot. Never liking the taste really, I just wanted the buzz of alcohol. Also, I began smokin...	TryingToLiveLife	7	6987	Jan 6, 2012 by Rob84
	God Calling ~ Hoard nothing (Preview) "Love Me and do My will. No evil shall befall you. Take no thought for tomorrow. Rest in My presence brings peace. God will help you. Desire brings fulfillment. Peace like a quiet flowing river cleanses, sweeps all irritants away. You shall be taught, continue these prayer-times, even if...	gladlee	2	587	Jan 6, 2012 by The Addiction Club
	Hi everyone, I'm new here New member (Preview) I just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to this board, and I guess I wanted to find some extra support right now in my life. I got sober almost two years ago (as of Febuary 1st) I was a blackout drinker, and I started very young, about 10 years old. The end of my drinking was horrible, but I was lucky to have...	Sunflower11	12	4460	Jan 6, 2012 by StPeteDean
	PLEASE HELP...bedwetting :((((( (Preview) Hi everyone I am new here. I have recently realized that I have an alcohol problem. I am 22 years old, female. I have been drinking alcohol for around 6 years. I was only drinking on the weekends with friends all 6 years. The past 2 months have been very stressful. My boyfriend and I of 3 1/2 years broke up. I...	kendramae89	12	3503	Jan 5, 2012 by Rob84
	Daily Reflections ~ Anonymity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 564 Tradition Twelve became important early in my sobriety and, along with the Twelve Steps, it continues to be a must in my recovery. I became aware afte...	Sobrietyspell	1	301	Jan 5, 2012 by Jerry F
	78 days!! (Preview) I know its not a common milestone like 60 or 90 etc but its a big one for me, every since I came to AA two years ago this is the longest I have been without a drink. The longest before was over a year ago and I had 76.. So that means since I started drinking at 15, in the 15 years that followed this is the longest I h...	SoberSteve	11	449	Jan 5, 2012 by Tasha
	God Calling ~ Do Not Plan (Preview) "All is well. Wonderful things are happening. Do not limit God at all. He cares and provides. Uproot self - the channel blocker. Do not plan ahead; the way will unfold step by step. Leave tomorrow's burden. (Higher power) is the great burden bearer. You cannot bear His load, and He only ex...	gladlee	1	251	Jan 4, 2012 by SoberSteve
	God Calling ~ The Way will Open (Preview) "You must be renewed, remade... Everything must rest on Me. Only love is a conquering force. Be not afraid; I will help you. Take heart. God loves, God helps, God fights, God wins. You shall see. You shall know. The way will open. All My love has ever planned, all My love has ever thought, y...	gladlee	1	269	Jan 4, 2012 by Denise L
	Resolutions Anyone? (Preview) So I swear like a drunken sailor. I am very good at combining some of the most offensive curse words, usually starting or ending (sometimes starting AND ending) with the F word or some derivatives. I have kids, and many times I can not stop myself, even in front of them. My wife has asked me to at least dr...	turninggrey	9	696	Jan 3, 2012 by LinBabaAgo-go
	Daily Reflections ~ Powerless & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 21 It is no coincidence that the very first Step mentions powerlessness: An admission of personal powerlessness over alcohol is a cornerstone of the foundation of recovery....	Sobrietyspell	0	628	Jan 3, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	traditions The only requirement (Preview) I recently went to a meeting where someone was thrown out because he sat in the back working on a laptop. I saw people texting with no consequences but one overbearing member told the person to leave. While there may be a group conscience is the texting ok then? Does this cross the boundry of the only requ...	fastfrank	9	573	Jan 3, 2012 by LinBabaAgo-go
	Happy New Year (video from John to you!) (Preview) [video=]	John	2	259	Jan 3, 2012 by SoberSteve
	Looking for a Sponsor in Grand Junction/Denver Metro Area.. (Preview) Hello, I am looking for a sponsor for my boyfriend who is currently incarcerated, colorado state penitentiary. He is trying to make parole in April and wants to do everything he can to stay on the right track. Someone in Grand Junction would be ideal but the Denver metro area is alright. If anyone has an...	sshamir87	2	551	Jan 3, 2012 by Rob84
	God Calling ~ Arm of Love (Preview) "You are to help to save others. Never let one day pass when you have not reached out an arm of love to someone outside your home - a note, a letter, a visit, help in some way. Be full of joy. Joy saves. Joy cures. Joy in Me. In every ray of sunlight, every smile, every act of kindness, or love, every...	gladlee	1	256	Jan 3, 2012 by Jerry F
	Oh boy new member (Preview) Here I sit at work, feeling very bad that I know when I get off work, I will drink about 10 beers. That is my daily consumption. I hate myself every morning and ask myself and god why do I do this everyday. Been through the program before with 8 and 2 years sober. I'm so sick of this, but scared to face reality....	Bella123	18	5221	Jan 2, 2012 by TwelveSteps
	almost died (Preview) coming back, in every sense of these words. with just under a year of being sober, i surrendered to my disease and picked up that first drink. i had walked out of the sunlight of the spirit one day at a time. had a very difficult personal situatation. my sponsor and i agreed to no longer continue a sponsor/...	B-lever2day	9	513	Jan 2, 2012 by B-lever2day
	OMG, HNY!!! (Preview) Happy New Year! I am so glad I am sober. I am so content to go to bed at 10:00pm and sleep well! Peace my friends!	turninggrey	8	422	Jan 2, 2012 by jj
	Step 4 stuff I need to really do (i think) new member (Preview) The way that I lie to myself is astounding . I have been saying that I have not been drinking to myself for years , but that is not true. I have been drinking not everyday , never did , but once a week or every two weeks drunk, I think If I have one drink I get drunk. I open a bottle of wine and then finish it and the...	jess1818	10	4228	Jan 1, 2012 by jess1818
	God Calling ~ Between the Years (Preview) "I stand between the years. The light of My presence is flung across the year to come - the radiance of the sun of righteousness. Backward, over the past year, is My shadow thrown, hiding trouble and sorrow and disappointment. Dwell not on the past - only on the present. Only use the past as the t...	gladlee	0	308	Jan 1, 2012 by gladlee
	profoundly moving speaker tape (Preview) At a meeting tnight, instead of a typical meeting, we listened to a tape made of Bill W. speaking at the one year anniversary of a new group. However, just before leaving for the meeting he recieved a telegram from Bob. Jr. "Uncle Bill. Dad passed peacefully in his sleep last night." Referri...	Aquaman	10	927	Jan 1, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflection ~ I am a Miracle & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way which is indeed miraculous. He has commenced to accomplish those things for us which we could never do by ourselves. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 This truly is a fact in my life tod...	Sobrietyspell	0	336	Jan 1, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Just got offered a shot of vodka here now at work... (Preview) weird, sitting here at work, a new girl came over and said "hey bud do you want some vodka" I said no im an alcoholic and she said so do you want some, i said no thanks Im in the program. The weird thing was my natural instinct was to grab the glass before it even occured... maybe it was a test..eit...	SoberSteve	13	504	Dec 31, 2011 by mikef
	Daily Reflections ~ Principles, Not Personalities & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The way our worthy alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the less worthy is, as we look back on it, rather comical. Imagine, if you can, one alcoholic judging another! THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 37 Who am I to judge anyone? When I first entered the Fellowship I found that I liked everyone. After all...	Sobrietyspell	2	428	Dec 31, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Step 4 (Preview) Im on step 4 and my sponsor said to write down any resentments I ever had regarding to drinking or not. Can anyone share some examples or tips? Thanks	SoberSteve	4	575	Dec 31, 2011 by SoberSteve
	New to Online Forums. new member (Preview) Hi, My names Brian and Im an Alcoholic. I thought Id join the forums online as well as go to meetings. I first came to AA in 2009 but I didnt start working the program properly until about May 1st of 2011. Im hoping I can post messages with other members to help keep me away from drinking. Ive gotten myself...	Brian_2012	12	2318	Dec 30, 2011 by carlasober
	I'm New. Support??? newcomer (Preview) This is new for me. I am making a promise to not drink. My husband of 15 months and I do not see eye-to-eye on drinking. I have a few drinks and he doesn't like it. I am thin and on medication so drinking is not wise for me. Actually, it's not wise at all. I am very good at functioning and drinking. I work every da...	Jacq	21	9458	Dec 30, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Everything keeps getting better and better!! (Preview) I started attending AA this year and it has been a great help! I had to stop drinking because I found out I have liver disease. Once I stopped drinking it helped my liver but not as much as I expected. I was still having problems with my liver, and my Doctor told me there isn't much that can be done other than a...	SteveW	4	403	Dec 30, 2011 by Rob84
	I use to drink to trash myself... (Preview) Aloha MIPers...It was appropriate that this past awareness from past inventories came back to mind this morning and that somewhat of an urge to try it again also passed my frontal lobe. I got frustrated and angry and resentful and fearful...harrassed again by the police...and so for the moment I w...	Jerry F	4	465	Dec 29, 2011 by leeu
	Worth a repost on the holidays (Preview) The First few times I went surfing were some of the most miserable times of my life, the board wobbled underneath me and would hit me in the face and moved around with every little bump in the water as I struggled to control it, paddling out used muscles I was unfamiliar with and the workout I got was unlike...	LinBabaAgo-go	5	408	Dec 29, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	I assume that I have a drinking problem because... (Preview) At times I don't like the way it makes me feel but I do it anyway. Then there are other times when I can drink like a regular person with few consequences or I can not drink at all. I seem to be able to say no to it when I should and I can go for weeks without touching a drop. So am I really an alcoholic? I've read som...	TipsyMcstagger	20	714	Dec 29, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	Gratitude List (PLEASE ADD ITEMS) gratitude grateful (Preview) Dear Family. I just wanted to remind myself how grateful I am for the blessings. I thought I could start the list and anyone who wants can add as we approach the holidays and the New Year. For starters I am grateful for: My children. -- Edited by MKN on Friday 16th of December 2011 12:14:45 AM	MKN	24	7589	Dec 29, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	Daily Reflections ~ Suit Up and Show Up & 24hrs a Day (Preview) In A.A. we aim not only for sobriety we try again to become citizens of the world that we rejected, and of the world that once rejected us. This is the ultimate demonstration toward which Twelfth Step work is the first but not the final step. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 21 The old line says, Suit up and show up. That a...	Sobrietyspell	1	1133	Dec 28, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Daily Reflections ~ Accepting Success or Failure & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Furthermore, how shall we come to terms with seeming failure or success? Can we now accept and adjust to either without despair or pride? Can we accept poverty, sickness, loneliness, and bereavement with courage and serenity? Can we steadfastly content ourselves with the humbler, yet sometimes m...	Sobrietyspell	1	413	Dec 28, 2011 by jess1818
	First Time Here newcomer (Preview) Hello all- My name is Dan. I'm a twenty nine year old alcoholic and addict with twenty seven days sober today. I did a two week inpatient program and have been going to meetings and outpatient daily. I have a sponsor and a solid network of guys for support and totally believe in this program, but I'm runni...	DanW	15	8104	Dec 27, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	Merry Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS (Preview) Merry Christmas- Happy Holidays to my Family of Choice here at MIP Dean	StPeteDean	10	654	Dec 27, 2011 by carlasober
	hi, I am new... newcomer (Preview) my name is lex. My last drink was early Dec 8th. I have been having trouble drinking for at least a decade and want my life back. I signed up for a group called daytox locally but get anxiety and panic attacks and am not ready to be in large groups for extended periods yet. Am on disability, and I tend to binge...	staysoberlex	21	8936	Dec 27, 2011 by Jacq
	hmmm maybe I pray for the wrong thing (Preview) So I headed off bright and early Sunday on my trip. After many many years of driving mini vans I have switched to a sporty little Z24 Cavilier. Better on gas was the mind set. I pass the last gas station for the next 80 K (50 Miles) and glance at the gauge, just under 1/4, no problem. My vans would get at leas...	SeekingSerenity	7	554	Dec 26, 2011 by Jerry F
	Lonely and Grateful (Preview) Contradictory states of being? Not for this alcoholic. What to do, what to do? Gonna make some great soup.Yep, that'll help. Always grateful for my own homemade soup. Would like it better, though, if my beloved were here to enjoy it with me. But no, he left & ain't coming back, as near as I can tell....	leeu	6	541	Dec 26, 2011 by Jerry F
	Mele Kalikimaka... Merry Christmas (Preview) From Hawaii/Hawaii...The country/The Island. I went to "The" meeting...my Sunday, AA at the Bay, home group as I do almost every Sunday for the past 16 years. I left home with gratitude for the gifts I have...1. I'm home in the land and culture I was created in and that is huge especiall...	Jerry F	5	482	Dec 26, 2011 by mikef
	Another opportunity! (Preview) As God(of our own understanding) opened our eyes today ,we have another opportunity to be of maximum service to that Higher Power in our lives and others. Just For Today we will seek to work toward that fit spiritual condition,the daily reprieve accompanied by application of our solution"THE...	mikef	4	344	Dec 25, 2011 by vixen
	Oh we of little faith... (Preview) I am just astounded by the lack of faith out there! It almost appears it is "cool" to denigrate faith. I work in a technical field and we have a forum. It just amazes me that not only are the younger guys attacking religion, they are embracing darkness. The subjects included how stupid peo...	turninggrey	5	436	Dec 25, 2011 by turninggrey
	am i allowed (Preview) a few people where i go to meetings seem to think either your not an alcoholic or its not right to recover from this illness without doing the steps. ive used my own ways to recover and it seems to annoy certain people who either storm out or say something to me at the end of meetings. ive managed to keep my se...	gazadaza	23	796	Dec 24, 2011 by BGG
	'They' Have a sense of humour bypass (Preview) every year I have to submit my emergency evacuation plan. I have two -a real one and a jokey one. By mistake i sent the jokey one to my boss last year (tme to re submit it) and believe it or not I was told to re write it, take it seriously and re submit it by close of business or face disciplinary action. it was Pa...	bikerbill	8	881	Dec 24, 2011 by StPeteDean
	God Calling ~ The World's Song (Preview) "Walk with Me in the way of peace. But it must be My peace. Never a peace that is a truce with the power of evil. Never harmony if that means your life-music being adapted to the mood and music of the world. My disciples so often make the mistake of thinking all must be harmonious. No! Not when it me...	gladlee	0	226	Dec 23, 2011 by gladlee
	God Calling ~ Practice Protection (Preview) "Fear no evil because I have conquered evil. All you have to do is to say with assurance that whatever it is cannot harm you. In not only the big but the little things of life, be sure of My conquering power. Know that all is well. Practice this. Learn it until it is unfailing and instinctive with...	gladlee	0	250	Dec 23, 2011 by gladlee
	Sobriety Anniversary - 22 years today! (Preview) The journey has been long, and it has been hard...But the adventure of living life, each day has been worth it.I've learned and I'm still teachable, I have grown, but still growing,I do not seek an applause, for to do so would be the same as applauding a cowboy with hemroids for not riding his horse any m...	John	14	420	Dec 23, 2011 by carlasober
	Old ideas (Preview) "Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil." AA book. My alcoholic mind in a sober state says that this is not true, hence the old ideas are continued and disaster again. This is what the AA book calls insanity. Without spiritual help from God I will die from alcohol...	gonee	3	1456	Dec 23, 2011 by SteveP
	Small steps feel so big Al-Anon (Preview) Hello everyone im new and was suggested that i should post here! Deep breathe So here we go, I am a 25 year old adult child of 2 alcoholic parents. My husband also happens to be a ACoA as well as an alcoholic him self. We have been married for 4 months. I find myself on the verge of divorce, wanting to...	Moonbeam	9	652	Dec 23, 2011 by Rob84
	Xmas present from the boss (Preview) Two dozen bottles of Crown Lagar. That's a premium beer in these parts and the sort of drink I would have crawled over my own mother to get at back when. It turned out to be the perfect present for me because when I gave a dozen to my dad and a dozen to my granddad I got the enjoyment of making them happy, and I fe...	Frodo	4	373	Dec 22, 2011 by Jerry F
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