Alcoholics Anonymous

Mac23 · Mac23

Hi Folks! My name is Mac. I will have 24 years sober/clean in November of this year (2012). I am a bowhunter and am interested in having an event in the fall that would include some camping with a bonfire meeting at the end of the day. I have a thread open on Archery Talk (a large archery forum) asking if th...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Celebrate your freedom Today in the United States; we celebrate our nation's independence. Why not take a moment to celebrate your independence as well? Whether you've found freedom from an addiction or from codependency, or you've discovered the freedom to live your life as fully as possible, ta...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . deep down in every man, woman and child, is the fundamental idea of God. It may be obscured by calamity, by pomp, by worship of other things, but in some form or other it is there. For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstrations of that power in human lives, are facts as old a...

Tracey C · Tracey C

Just thought I'ld share what was in the daily reader Voices of Recovery. "Life before surrender is a boxing match; after surrender it's surfing." I know which I'ld prefer Tracey

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

1h, 38m agoTomas Hello Dean I'm in the South Pacific..currently in Tahiti having sailed 5000 miles from Panama to here..Internet is very poor..very expensive..and cannot even remember the last time I made a meeting..Please let those who remember me at The Alano Club where I am..that I miss them an...

Closer · Closer

meeting 13 later. maybe 14 in 5 days. Keeping my dang mouth shut. listening only.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Dear Ma and Pa,I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I am getting so I like to sleep la...

Col · Col

Hey all:) I haven't posted anything in a while..just wanted to pop in and say 'hi' I guess. I'm 48 days sober today:) and extremely grateful for this. I've been having trouble with not getting ahead of myself (ie not planning the next 10yrs of my life haha). I'm struggling to remain focused on the moment...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

http://worriersanonymous.org/Share/Godspeople.htm P.S. I don't know why I have such a problem getting this stuff copied sometimes ... if you're having difficulty opening this ... try 'right click' on the icon above, then 'left click' on 'open in new window' ... that should work ... sorry! .....

Mike B. · Mike B.

Anyone else have a problem with picking up the 1,000 pound phone? Why is it so difficult to make calls on a consistent basis to stay in the middle of the fellowship? I do have a Sponsor and call him on a regular basis but probably could do better. The good thing is I do pick it up when my *ss is on fire. But...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87 Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only teacher. I have been able to learn of God's l...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Whenever I start really diving into the fellowship, I become incredibly interested in other types of compulsive disorders (as an alcoholic, my compulsion is to drink, and all my thinking revolves around drinking.) So, as I have tons of free time on my hands this week I began watching documentaries...

tracybennett66 · tracybennett66

any advice on how to get an on-line sponsor?

Ruhig · Ruhig

This riddle has two puzzles. Unscramble the words below, then take the letters from each word as instructed to form another word that is the answer to this teaser: DOD Take letter 1 ONRUM Take letters 1,2 & 5 CROSITH Take letters 1,2 & 3 ERVNE Take letters 1,2 Unscramble the letters y...

Closer · Closer

going back again and again. Back later tonight as well.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

http://www.inspiration365movie.com/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_MO-_-07.02.12-_-INSPmovie&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=INSPmovie-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 2nd of July 2012 11:02:02 AM

justadrunk · justadrunk

My father told me my entire life, that people never change who they are at the very core. It took me finally letting go of that notion, to believe I was capable of changing, and being something other than a fearful, resentful, angry, miserable person, who drank too much, among other things. I saw that...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Words of WISDOM----Military version----------------------------------------------------------"If the enemy is in range, so are you."Infantry Journal---------------------------------------------"It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirituality of the program. Willingness, honesty and open-mindedness are the essentials of recovery. But these are indispensable. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 568 Am I honest enough to accept myself as I am and let this be the "me" that I l...

Violet260709 · Violet260709

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has throughly followed our path.... Half measures availed us nothing.... In my experience I have seen that people who do 90 in 90 typically stick around longer. I think it shows commitment to recovery and hope that there is a solution. People who refuse to do 90 in 90...

gonee · gonee

"Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics." Pg 30 BB. I was willing to admit I was an alcoholic, but not a real alcoholic. Why? Because of ignorance. I just sat in meetings day after day without any real knowledge of the disease of alcoholism. Crunch time came when my sp...

Closer · Closer

A little while ago I bought a 40.oz bottle of malt liquor for some retarded sick reason. I drank it a while ago and I returned to get beer on 3 seperate occasions. I wasnt even aware of it but my entire world was a sick place in so many ways it was unreal. I wasnt able to see it but I was in my apartment babbli...

jj · jj

one thing that came to me today is "what are the defects that are most glaring in my life?" and after thinking about having them removed, as step 6 talks about, i thought "what exactly am i doing to work on them (changing my behaviour concerning that defect) and i realized i have ...

justadrunk · justadrunk

So wonderful to have this message board to come to when I can't make it to meetings. It's been a crazy busy week for me. So grateful for sobriety and life in general. Starting to wonder what I ever saw in that love affair with alcohol. How I ever got so trapped! How it could call for me, and I would come r...

deb365 · deb365

"Do not fear. Remember how I faced the devil in the wilderness and how I conquered with "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." You, too, have your quick answer for every fear that evil may present - an answer of faith and confidence in Me. Where possible say it aloud. Loo...

gonee · gonee

Was really refreshing to take a newcomer to an AA meeting today. New everything. Also good to see the pastor of a church referring the alcoholic to Alcoholics Anonymous. That is what real men of God do. They acknowledge that they are powerless over alcohol [1st step] and send these men for help to peopl...

Ruhig · Ruhig

There are two doors with faces on them. One door always tells the truth and one door always lies. Also, one door leads to Heaven and one to Hell. You do not know which one is which or where each leads. You can only ask one door one single question to find out which door leads to Heaven. But remember, you don't...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I hear people saying that others saw in them a change brought about by the new tools and principles learned in AA. That other people saw the change before they saw it in themselves. Well not me. I felt changes every minute of these 90 days, and I saw changes and felt the growing pains full on. In this mom...

gonee · gonee

I recently heard a member share, who said: "Whatever you do, just don't drink." After I thought about this simplistic statement, I realised how important it is. When I got a call from my sponsor, he asked: "Do you want to stop drinking?" By that time I had gone through the hands of...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The unity, the effectiveness, and even the survival of A.A. will always depend upon our continued willingness to give up some of our personal ambitions and desires for the common safety and welfare. Just as sacrifice means survival for the individual alcoholic, so does sacrifice mean unity and sur...

gonee · gonee

AA has taught me to pray for other peoples needs. I feel blessed to pray for you, because God has been kind to me. As a sick alcoholic, in my worst years many had prayed for me and that's why I am still here. I have still not repayed my debt of gratitude to all these people. Whenever I am in need, whatever that n...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I got back from Belfast last night about 9 at night, to find a mass of post waiting for me, there was 2 letters from my solicitor (legal chappie) one was the bill to date and some financial paerwork to sign, the other was my decree absolute. So I am now, finally after 27 years of active marriage and 6 and a ha...

gonee · gonee

I pray God's grace upon all the brethren. Prayer for those who are sick, those unemployed, the pensioners, the sick alcoholic, strife torn families, grieving families who have lost loved ones, sheperds and teachers, AA, Alanon, Alateen, AACA, orphans & widows. I pray our Almighty God and Fath...

deb365 · deb365

"You can never go beyond My love and care. Circumstances I bless and use must be the right ones for you. But the first step is to lay your will before Me as an offering, sure that if you trust Me, what I do for you will be best. Your second step is to be sure, and to tell me so, that I am powerful enough to do...

Polly · Polly

Yes I can say today that I have peace of mind and I often share that I am happy content sober and sereene 99% of my day or week I am :} When I look back on all the fear and pain of my early days when I first stepped from the hospital a shattered soul. Working my program and with the help of my higher power and the he...

Angell · Angell

I woke up this morning after a couple of fourteen hour work days and had to borrow my uncles truck so my wife and I could go to the junkyard two hours away and get some parts for her car after it was stampeded by a herd of wild horses. Today was very hot compared to what it has been around here and it turns out m...

justadrunk · justadrunk

There is a lot I don't know. The smarter I get, the more I realize this fact. The wiser I get, the more I just want to shut up. Nothing to post tonight. My brain feels like rain drops... plip plopping. Made a deal with myself to post every day for 90 days. Have a couple to go. Thanks to those of you who kep...

Ruhig · Ruhig

In recent events, my sisters boyfriend (17) is stuggling with his addict mother. So my mother gave him a modest bedroom. For this, he his grateful. And for being 17, he is handling it very well. Now... My sister and her bf and I are a rather close bunch... And I am frequently updated in his situations. And...

mags123 · mags123

hi i posted a question on al-anon message board and everyone told me to post it here. Basically i rarely drink but recently i went to a family wedding, was having a great time enjoying a few glasses of wine and then something turned in me. I began to look at my husband judgementally and then just stopped dr...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

If we ask, God will certainly forgive our derelictions. But in no case does He render us white as snow and keep us that way without our cooperation. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 65 When I prayed, I used to omit a lot of things for which I needed to be forgiven. I thought that if I didn't mention t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several...

railroadman1 · railroadman1

Im sure many of you may already know there is a few apps out there for android and iphone that we can use. I use Steps Away, it uses the gps on your phone to locate meetings no matter where you are. It works great for me working for the railroad. Just thought i would share that!!!

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. "House" for instance, is feminine: "la casa." "Pencil," however, is masculine: "el lapiz." A student asked, "...

mikerowewave · mikerowewave

Hello, I am new to the AA program and to this message board. I've been to a few meetings in my area, but have not been consistently going with my new work schedule. I am glad to have found this board to share stories, get support, and give support. A little bit about myself: where I grew up both of my parents a...

12StepBookworm · 12StepBookworm

Just bought a Nook and got an AA ebook that was published in Sept. It's an updated version of the Big Book. For anyone interested, I used a half-off coupon ($4 instead of 7.99) that's good until June 30. It's FP23T and you have to redeem it on Smashwords.com I think.

justadrunk · justadrunk

In your opinion, was it best to pick a few meetings a week and stick to those, or just go to random ones as you could make it. I will no longer be going every day or 2x per day, and because of the expense in babysitters and gas (I live in the country) I would like to see how 4-5 meetings feels for a while. If you d...

Closer · Closer

When I started using AA I felt a higher power in my life, and it isnt something Im taking with a grain of salt. I do not know where my HP is coming from but I am trying to find out by educating myself on different forms of spirituality. I have chosen not to say the serenity prayer for a long time because I have...

manxkiwi · manxkiwi

Hi, I have just moved to St Helens in Merseyside and need to organise to attend meetings in the area. I dont drive so will need a number of someone local to see if they can pick me up for the ones that i cant walk to. Ive got one sorted down the road for the Sunday but would like to be doing about 4 a week if possib...

frederico · frederico

Hi..I come here a lot and read but I am still on and off the wagon. I have begun making deals with myself to "let" myself have a drink if I do something...usually workout.. or try to do only a couple days a week. I have read and listened to so much stuff but still I cannot stop Just one, it'll be ok...

railroadman1 · railroadman1

Hello all, I thought i should stick my head in and thank everyone for thier support. Shortly before i wrote that post, minutes earlier in fact, i loaded a single shell in my shotgun and paced around for a few minutes. God stopped me and i am so grateful. I have continued over the course of my life to relapse...

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	Anyone interested in meetings while camping, hunting, or other outdoor activities? social event meeting meetings outdoor fun exercise bonfire camping camp (Preview) Hi Folks! My name is Mac. I will have 24 years sober/clean in November of this year (2012). I am a bowhunter and am interested in having an event in the fall that would include some camping with a bonfire meeting at the end of the day. I have a thread open on Archery Talk (a large archery forum) asking if th...	Mac23	10	9112	Jul 5, 2012 by Dabent
	Freedom (Preview) Celebrate your freedom Today in the United States; we celebrate our nation's independence. Why not take a moment to celebrate your independence as well? Whether you've found freedom from an addiction or from codependency, or you've discovered the freedom to live your life as fully as possible, ta...	Pythonpappy	3	542	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ A Natural Faith & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . deep down in every man, woman and child, is the fundamental idea of God. It may be obscured by calamity, by pomp, by worship of other things, but in some form or other it is there. For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstrations of that power in human lives, are facts as old a...	Sobrietyspell	2	393	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Surfing (Preview) Just thought I'ld share what was in the daily reader Voices of Recovery. "Life before surrender is a boxing match; after surrender it's surfing." I know which I'ld prefer Tracey	Tracey C	4	486	Jul 4, 2012 by justadrunk
	Our Friend and Sailor Thomas Checked in (Preview) 1h, 38m agoTomas Hello Dean I'm in the South Pacific..currently in Tahiti having sailed 5000 miles from Panama to here..Internet is very poor..very expensive..and cannot even remember the last time I made a meeting..Please let those who remember me at The Alano Club where I am..that I miss them an...	StPeteDean	6	524	Jul 4, 2012 by justadrunk
	12 meetings done in 5 days returning later tonight for a couple more...not the smartest guy. (Preview) meeting 13 later. maybe 14 in 5 days. Keeping my dang mouth shut. listening only.	Closer	4	398	Jul 4, 2012 by justadrunk
	W. Va. Farm Kid (Preview) Dear Ma and Pa,I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I am getting so I like to sleep la...	Pythonpappy	1	448	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Simply grateful (Preview) Hey all:) I haven't posted anything in a while..just wanted to pop in and say 'hi' I guess. I'm 48 days sober today:) and extremely grateful for this. I've been having trouble with not getting ahead of myself (ie not planning the next 10yrs of my life haha). I'm struggling to remain focused on the moment...	Col	6	760	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Music Lovers? - Take a 3 Min Break - Enjoy (Preview) http://worriersanonymous.org/Share/Godspeople.htm P.S. I don't know why I have such a problem getting this stuff copied sometimes ... if you're having difficulty opening this ... try 'right click' on the icon above, then 'left click' on 'open in new window' ... that should work ... sorry! .....	Pythonpappy	1	537	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	The Phone (Preview) Anyone else have a problem with picking up the 1,000 pound phone? Why is it so difficult to make calls on a consistent basis to stay in the middle of the fellowship? I do have a Sponsor and call him on a regular basis but probably could do better. The good thing is I do pick it up when my *ss is on fire. But...	Mike B.	5	559	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Experience: The Best Teacher & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87 Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only teacher. I have been able to learn of God's l...	Sobrietyspell	2	407	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	How lucky we are (Preview) Whenever I start really diving into the fellowship, I become incredibly interested in other types of compulsive disorders (as an alcoholic, my compulsion is to drink, and all my thinking revolves around drinking.) So, as I have tons of free time on my hands this week I began watching documentaries...	Ruhig	7	437	Jul 4, 2012 by Mr_David
	sponsorship (Preview) any advice on how to get an on-line sponsor?	tracybennett66	13	506	Jul 4, 2012 by MooMoo
	2 in 1 Riddle (Preview) This riddle has two puzzles. Unscramble the words below, then take the letters from each word as instructed to form another word that is the answer to this teaser: DOD Take letter 1 ONRUM Take letters 1,2 & 5 CROSITH Take letters 1,2 & 3 ERVNE Take letters 1,2 Unscramble the letters y...	Ruhig	34	771	Jul 3, 2012 by Ruhig
	8 meetings in 4 days and counting. (Preview) going back again and again. Back later tonight as well.	Closer	8	485	Jul 3, 2012 by jj
	A 'Shot' of Inspiration (Preview) http://www.inspiration365movie.com/?cm_mmc=CheetahMail-_MO-_-07.02.12-_-INSPmovie&utm_source=CheetahMail&utm_campaign=INSPmovie-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Monday 2nd of July 2012 11:02:02 AM	Pythonpappy	3	409	Jul 3, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Winter turned into spring. (Preview) My father told me my entire life, that people never change who they are at the very core. It took me finally letting go of that notion, to believe I was capable of changing, and being something other than a fearful, resentful, angry, miserable person, who drank too much, among other things. I saw that...	justadrunk	7	569	Jul 3, 2012 by Mike B.
	Words of Wisdom - (Military Version) (Preview) Words of WISDOM----Military version----------------------------------------------------------"If the enemy is in range, so are you."Infantry Journal---------------------------------------------"It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you...	Pythonpappy	5	525	Jul 3, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ The Heart of True Sobriety & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirituality of the program. Willingness, honesty and open-mindedness are the essentials of recovery. But these are indispensable. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 568 Am I honest enough to accept myself as I am and let this be the "me" that I l...	Sobrietyspell	2	441	Jul 3, 2012 by Mr_David
	90 meetings in 90 days (Preview) Rarely have we seen a person fail who has throughly followed our path.... Half measures availed us nothing.... In my experience I have seen that people who do 90 in 90 typically stick around longer. I think it shows commitment to recovery and hope that there is a solution. People who refuse to do 90 in 90...	Violet260709	33	8713	Jul 3, 2012 by LinBabaAgo-go
	Willingness. (Preview) "Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics." Pg 30 BB. I was willing to admit I was an alcoholic, but not a real alcoholic. Why? Because of ignorance. I just sat in meetings day after day without any real knowledge of the disease of alcoholism. Crunch time came when my sp...	gonee	6	470	Jul 3, 2012 by Rob84
	I was just in an evil world. Recently slipped. (Preview) A little while ago I bought a 40.oz bottle of malt liquor for some retarded sick reason. I drank it a while ago and I returned to get beer on 3 seperate occasions. I wasnt even aware of it but my entire world was a sick place in so many ways it was unreal. I wasnt able to see it but I was in my apartment babbli...	Closer	20	666	Jul 3, 2012 by Closer
	step six (Preview) one thing that came to me today is "what are the defects that are most glaring in my life?" and after thinking about having them removed, as step 6 talks about, i thought "what exactly am i doing to work on them (changing my behaviour concerning that defect) and i realized i have ...	jj	9	710	Jul 2, 2012 by Rob84
	Grateful today (Preview) So wonderful to have this message board to come to when I can't make it to meetings. It's been a crazy busy week for me. So grateful for sobriety and life in general. Starting to wonder what I ever saw in that love affair with alcohol. How I ever got so trapped! How it could call for me, and I would come r...	justadrunk	5	476	Jul 2, 2012 by Rob84
	God Calling - Attack Fear (Preview) "Do not fear. Remember how I faced the devil in the wilderness and how I conquered with "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." You, too, have your quick answer for every fear that evil may present - an answer of faith and confidence in Me. Where possible say it aloud. Loo...	deb365	1	374	Jul 2, 2012 by Mr_David
	Newcomers the bright spot of our lives! (Preview) Was really refreshing to take a newcomer to an AA meeting today. New everything. Also good to see the pastor of a church referring the alcoholic to Alcoholics Anonymous. That is what real men of God do. They acknowledge that they are powerless over alcohol [1st step] and send these men for help to peopl...	gonee	4	517	Jul 1, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Labyrinth Riddle (Preview) There are two doors with faces on them. One door always tells the truth and one door always lies. Also, one door leads to Heaven and one to Hell. You do not know which one is which or where each leads. You can only ask one door one single question to find out which door leads to Heaven. But remember, you don't...	Ruhig	20	7011	Jul 1, 2012 by Ruhig
	Miracles in Progress (Preview) I hear people saying that others saw in them a change brought about by the new tools and principles learned in AA. That other people saw the change before they saw it in themselves. Well not me. I felt changes every minute of these 90 days, and I saw changes and felt the growing pains full on. In this mom...	justadrunk	14	623	Jun 30, 2012 by justadrunk
	Don't drink. (Preview) I recently heard a member share, who said: "Whatever you do, just don't drink." After I thought about this simplistic statement, I realised how important it is. When I got a call from my sponsor, he asked: "Do you want to stop drinking?" By that time I had gone through the hands of...	gonee	5	508	Jun 30, 2012 by justadrunk
	Daily Reflections ~ Sacrifice = Unity = Survival & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The unity, the effectiveness, and even the survival of A.A. will always depend upon our continued willingness to give up some of our personal ambitions and desires for the common safety and welfare. Just as sacrifice means survival for the individual alcoholic, so does sacrifice mean unity and sur...	Sobrietyspell	1	425	Jun 30, 2012 by Mr_David
	Can I pray for you? (Preview) AA has taught me to pray for other peoples needs. I feel blessed to pray for you, because God has been kind to me. As a sick alcoholic, in my worst years many had prayed for me and that's why I am still here. I have still not repayed my debt of gratitude to all these people. Whenever I am in need, whatever that n...	gonee	9	647	Jun 30, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	That's it guys, the Divorce has come through. (Preview) I got back from Belfast last night about 9 at night, to find a mass of post waiting for me, there was 2 letters from my solicitor (legal chappie) one was the bill to date and some financial paerwork to sign, the other was my decree absolute. So I am now, finally after 27 years of active marriage and 6 and a ha...	bikerbill	7	533	Jun 30, 2012 by leeu
	My prayer for you. (Preview) I pray God's grace upon all the brethren. Prayer for those who are sick, those unemployed, the pensioners, the sick alcoholic, strife torn families, grieving families who have lost loved ones, sheperds and teachers, AA, Alanon, Alateen, AACA, orphans & widows. I pray our Almighty God and Fath...	gonee	3	481	Jun 30, 2012 by Rob84
	God Calling - My Will - Your Joy (Preview) "You can never go beyond My love and care. Circumstances I bless and use must be the right ones for you. But the first step is to lay your will before Me as an offering, sure that if you trust Me, what I do for you will be best. Your second step is to be sure, and to tell me so, that I am powerful enough to do...	deb365	2	423	Jun 30, 2012 by gonee
	I thank you all for peace of mind. (Preview) Yes I can say today that I have peace of mind and I often share that I am happy content sober and sereene 99% of my day or week I am :} When I look back on all the fear and pain of my early days when I first stepped from the hospital a shattered soul. Working my program and with the help of my higher power and the he...	Polly	3	400	Jun 29, 2012 by SteveP
	Another brilliant day sober (Preview) I woke up this morning after a couple of fourteen hour work days and had to borrow my uncles truck so my wife and I could go to the junkyard two hours away and get some parts for her car after it was stampeded by a herd of wild horses. Today was very hot compared to what it has been around here and it turns out m...	Angell	6	513	Jun 29, 2012 by justadrunk
	plip. plop. plip. plop. (Preview) There is a lot I don't know. The smarter I get, the more I realize this fact. The wiser I get, the more I just want to shut up. Nothing to post tonight. My brain feels like rain drops... plip plopping. Made a deal with myself to post every day for 90 days. Have a couple to go. Thanks to those of you who kep...	justadrunk	7	624	Jun 28, 2012 by Polly
	Forgetting where you came from (Preview) In recent events, my sisters boyfriend (17) is stuggling with his addict mother. So my mother gave him a modest bedroom. For this, he his grateful. And for being 17, he is handling it very well. Now... My sister and her bf and I are a rather close bunch... And I am frequently updated in his situations. And...	Ruhig	7	494	Jun 28, 2012 by Polly
	am i an addict of some kind? (Preview) hi i posted a question on al-anon message board and everyone told me to post it here. Basically i rarely drink but recently i went to a family wedding, was having a great time enjoying a few glasses of wine and then something turned in me. I began to look at my husband judgementally and then just stopped dr...	mags123	8	560	Jun 28, 2012 by Polly
	Daily Reflections ~ Two-Way Street & 24hrs a Day (Preview) If we ask, God will certainly forgive our derelictions. But in no case does He render us white as snow and keep us that way without our cooperation. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 65 When I prayed, I used to omit a lot of things for which I needed to be forgiven. I thought that if I didn't mention t...	Sobrietyspell	3	418	Jun 28, 2012 by Polly
	Ever Been in Cahoots? (Preview) I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several...	Pythonpappy	7	1004	Jun 28, 2012 by Polly
	Steps Away (Preview) Im sure many of you may already know there is a few apps out there for android and iphone that we can use. I use Steps Away, it uses the gps on your phone to locate meetings no matter where you are. It works great for me working for the railroad. Just thought i would share that!!!	railroadman1	4	465	Jun 28, 2012 by Polly
	The Spanish Teacher (Preview) A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. "House" for instance, is feminine: "la casa." "Pencil," however, is masculine: "el lapiz." A student asked, "...	Pythonpappy	3	448	Jun 28, 2012 by jj
	new to the message board (Preview) Hello, I am new to the AA program and to this message board. I've been to a few meetings in my area, but have not been consistently going with my new work schedule. I am glad to have found this board to share stories, get support, and give support. A little bit about myself: where I grew up both of my parents a...	mikerowewave	11	706	Jun 28, 2012 by Rob84
	new revision of big book on Nook Big Book revision e-book. Nook digital reader (Preview) Just bought a Nook and got an AA ebook that was published in Sept. It's an updated version of the Big Book. For anyone interested, I used a half-off coupon ($4 instead of 7.99) that's good until June 30. It's FP23T and you have to redeem it on Smashwords.com I think.	12StepBookworm	4	4598	Jun 28, 2012 by Rob84
	Time for a transition. (Preview) In your opinion, was it best to pick a few meetings a week and stick to those, or just go to random ones as you could make it. I will no longer be going every day or 2x per day, and because of the expense in babysitters and gas (I live in the country) I would like to see how 4-5 meetings feels for a while. If you d...	justadrunk	15	954	Jun 28, 2012 by Rob84
	Diagnosing your higher power. (Preview) When I started using AA I felt a higher power in my life, and it isnt something Im taking with a grain of salt. I do not know where my HP is coming from but I am trying to find out by educating myself on different forms of spirituality. I have chosen not to say the serenity prayer for a long time because I have...	Closer	30	2089	Jun 27, 2012 by stayhumble
	Meetings search (Preview) Hi, I have just moved to St Helens in Merseyside and need to organise to attend meetings in the area. I dont drive so will need a number of someone local to see if they can pick me up for the ones that i cant walk to. Ive got one sorted down the road for the Sunday but would like to be doing about 4 a week if possib...	manxkiwi	9	496	Jun 27, 2012 by Mr_David
	Let's Make a Deal (Preview) Hi..I come here a lot and read but I am still on and off the wagon. I have begun making deals with myself to "let" myself have a drink if I do something...usually workout.. or try to do only a couple days a week. I have read and listened to so much stuff but still I cannot stop Just one, it'll be ok...	frederico	9	555	Jun 26, 2012 by Rob84
	Not giving up follow up to prior post please read i need to share this (Preview) Hello all, I thought i should stick my head in and thank everyone for thier support. Shortly before i wrote that post, minutes earlier in fact, i loaded a single shell in my shotgun and paced around for a few minutes. God stopped me and i am so grateful. I have continued over the course of my life to relapse...	railroadman1	8	406	Jun 26, 2012 by jj
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