Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Can we add a sticky at top to have a "Prayer List" then we can add people we want prayed for? Just a suggestion thanks -- Edited by SoberSteve on Wednesday 21st of December 2011 06:49:08 PM

bikerbill · bikerbill

Visited my buddy Rico in hospital last night (met his sponsot there too.) well from being in a very serious condition, he's now responding well to treatment. There is some problem or other with his lymphatic drain system such that his legs, ankles and feet have swollen to twice their size while the res...

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

I know some of mine. 1. Anything that reminds me of my childhood. It can be really subtle too, like a tv show that symbolically hits a chord. I have noticed that I feel like drinking if I watch the TV show "Supernatural" for instance. Just because there are some symbolic similarities. Sheesh...

John · John

Well, well, well.... In CNN's health section is a article that says those who recieve and send text messages regularly during drinking sprees, are inclined to drink less. I remember a time when if I had read this article, instead of stop drinking i would have asked everyone on facebook, and every oth...

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

I feel more positive about staying sober (and off smokes, too) then I have in a long time. I had my last drink Dec 8 and last smoke Dec 9, 12:45 a.m. feel spacy and weird, guess my body is detoxing still. Anyway... i sponsored a little 6 year old boy from Ethiopia for 40 dollars a month through world vision Ca...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So today I got news of a death in my extended family. First one since starting my journey into sobriety. This morning I was sad; cried and extended condolences to those more affected than myself. The kept myself busy taking care of others all day. At dinnertime, with a houseful of "I wants",...

Aquaman · Aquaman

The first step, back in 1934 and now, is about being honest with one's self. I'll expand that to The Fellowship. Tonight I picked up my 2nd HONEST 2-month chip in 2.5 years. Not a drop. Thank You. Thank God. With the help of my God and AA... I beat the odds one day at a time, 60 days in a row. Keep It Simple, Rob ...

TwelveSteps · TwelveSteps

Just wondering if anyone has been as annoyed by these as I have? Just reading about his drinking habits reminds me of how little the general public understands alcoholism and the signs of alcoholism. Anyone else? GG

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/2010/11/on-wagon.html

gladlee · gladlee

"Never let yourselves fear anybody or anything. No fear of My failing you. No fear that your faith will fail you. No fear of poverty or loneliness. No fear of not knowing the way. No fear of others. No fear of their misunderstanding. But this casting out of fear is the result of a perfect love...

RedWings88 · RedWings88

Hey, guys this is my first post on the site. I came for some advice. I lost my license January 2011 from a 2nd OWI charge. I'm eligible for a hearing Jan 29th 2012, which is coming up. I have maintained sobriety since Novemer 2010, however I didn't start attending AA until April of this year. I heard in my s...

SeekingSerenity · SeekingSerenity

Today is my last day for posting, well maybe a quick peek and post tomorrow morning lol. I am leaving on a 5 day business/pleasure trip, headed for southern Ontario. Get to see my granddaughter YAY I hope to get a couple of meetings in while I am down that way. I will be staying with my daughter and her com...

angelov8 · angelov8

Has anyone ever heard of a meeting specified as "Closed", but that is open to children with no age limit specified?

Aquaman · Aquaman

Like me, Bill Wilson & Dr, Bob were born and raised in Vermont. Bill's hometown was East Dorset, Vt (30 minutes south of Rutland, Vt - my hometown) but from age 2 until age 11 he lived in Rutland Vermont, then moved back to East Dorset. The Bill Wilson House in East Dorset is on the Nat'l Register of H...

bikerbill · bikerbill

This might sound daft, but I feel like I was ready to make a commitment. I talked it through with my sponsor and another trusted friend and I've gone ahead and made the commitment. 2 hours in the chair and I've had a symbol tattooed on my arm, some meaningful words and my sobriety date. The commitment is to...

SeekingSerenity · SeekingSerenity

My partner and I put in almost 2 weeks working on the torch and were pleased to get the order off on time and were looking forward to the paycheck of almost 2 grand for Jan bill money and some Xmas money Canada Post has lost the parcel. I have shown remarkable restraint in dealing with them and sometimes I am...

MissMonroe · MissMonroe

I'm taking some much needed time for myself. Need to regroup. Thanks to all the support. -- Edited by MissMonroe on Saturday 17th of December 2011 05:36:46 PM

John · John

We're on Step Two! Join us on the StepWork Board atstepwork.activeboard.comJust click on your group's step two area, read the chairpersons lead on the step, the responses/replies to it and then share your own experience, strength and hope on it.We will start on Step ThreeSunday, Dec. 25th, 2011...

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

Bored and anxious right now (what else is new). Decided to list things that make me happy. What makes you happy?

1. Rain, rainy days, the smell of rain. 2. My pets (2 cockatiels and 1 cat) 3.Animals in general 4. lego and puzzles 5. Reading really awesome books (want to get back to that). 6. Sco...

SeekingSerenity · SeekingSerenity

ONIONS & CHRISTMAS TREES A family is at the dinner table. The son asks his father, 'Dad, how many kinds of boobs are there? The father, surprised, answers, 'Well, son, there are three kinds of boobs: In her 20's, a woman's are like melons, round and firm. In her 30's to 40's, they are like pears, stil...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

As is traditional for me, I won't mention how old but Happy Sober Day too, hey! God bless, brother. Thank you for lighting up the board with your recovery. A marvellous miracle in progress ;) Danielle x

KeepingFaith · KeepingFaith

Hi there :) I've really appreciated everyone's feedback from asking for experience to help me understand. It has helped me so much more than simple words can begin to express. Im determined to learn as much as I can from your experiences as it helps me grow in my own life but also in understanding my man'...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics . . . Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your presen...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Larry where are you? I'm going to heading your way (Ocala) to do some yard work at my property at Lake George. No particular date yet but sometime in the last week of the year. Thought we could do lunch. -- Edited by StPeteDean on Monday 9th of April 2012 08:26:57 PM

Aquaman · Aquaman

Expectations. It was always about expectations with me. I expected that life would be like an ABC After-School Special where the bully always got what they had coming to them and the underdog always won. False. Result? Resentment, Fear, Confusion, Sorrow, and Self-Pity. So there the stage was set...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I was having stomach pains and since my doctor was concerned that I might have an ulcer he sent me for this procedure where they stick a camera down your throat to see what's happening. They sedated me pretty heavily for it and I was pretty much completely in la la land. I woke up in the recovery room with a v...

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

I recently started using extra virgin coconut oil. I was reading about the benefits of it (organic, non hydrogenated). It is a medium chain fatty acid that actually lowers cholesterol and kills off candida (a yeast in the digestive tract which can turn into a mycelial funagl form under certain condi...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Oh boy am I learning this. I have received a proposed counter financial settlement from my soon to be ex wife. It's pretty severe, no, it's very severe. Due to circumstances that I won't go into here, she really does have me over a barrel. Let's just say that the settlement is effectively a fait accompli...

John · John

**Please note: I do not propose to endorse nor oppose any religious belief or religious value in my writings. Having researched and studied this subject of FAITH in somewhat depth, it is my belief based on this research that I could utilize any world religion to support and validate what I write. ...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I may have mentioned it before but I've been going through a phase (the last decade or so) of being vehemently anti-religion, anti-god and anti-pretty much anything to do with spirituality. I devoured atheist literature, joined atheist Facebook groups and took every opportunity to mock and belit...

John · John

Hi everyone, I'm not sure why I'm posting this, or if it will get me what I need in the end, but I have to share it and get it out of me. In 1999, ten years sober, I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting... I was sober, but a mess. Al-Anon helped restore me to sanity during this time. I also started Miracless In...

SeekingSerenity · SeekingSerenity

I learned the art of glass blowing in 2000 and did that as a full time occupation until 2007 when my journey for recovery took me away from it. I returned home and to glass blowing this past summer. After having been away from it for almost 4 years I expected a learning curve again, much to my delight it se...

mikef · mikef

Hey everyone. Been in woods hunting ,morning and night consistently since bow season in october 15, until this last saturday .Not going for late Bow season this year. This will be my last season of deer hunting after approx 35 years started at a young 30 years old.I took no shots this year ,had limited...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

Actually, I felt that way yesterday and the day before too. Came very close but circumstances kept me from it. I don't want to drink, playing the movie over in my mind and visualizing the outcome depresses me, but I feel the pull. Whenever I've failed before and drank I knew the minute I woke up in the mo...

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

For those that need a laugh or some encouragment, I thought I would post this. Feel free to add your own funny pictures. have a good day, remember to laugh!

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

This is different than the "random happy things" post I started, and the funny pictures post. It's a place where you can post anything positive that happened to you THE DAY you post. The idea is to notice that happy, funny, cool, beautiful, positive things that exist right now in our lives....

staysoberlex · staysoberlex

When I am not drinking, I tend to get down and do nothing. I thought I would make this thread to list things I do each day. This might encourage me to do more. What I did today (Sunday, December 11th, 2011). 1. 2 loads of laundry (they are still drying) 2. Made bed 3. Cleaned litter box 4. Took our garbage and r...

kmclin52 · kmclin52

I'm a little lost and confused about the situation I have recently got into. I have been with my boyfriend for two years and we were living together for a year. He has been an alcoholic since before we met, but I didn't know until we lived together. Now he is in AA meetings and a 12 step program. I tell him I'm...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 20 Thinking of others has never come easily to me. Even when I try to work the A.A. program, Im prone to thinking, How do I feel today. Am I happy, joyous and fr...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 1...

Genofx · Genofx

I am new here and very greatful today. What a day, I was nominated an elected grapevine rep for a group I have attended for about a year and a half. I WAS VERY EXITED. The next day I attended my normal meeting with my sponsor. As usual the meeting was inspired the men's groups usually are. A member was concer...

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	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	440	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	798	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	882	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	229	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	251	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	423	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	1459	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	654	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	378	Dec 22, 2011 by Jerry F
	PRAYER THREAD! PLEASE POST PEOPLE YOU WOULD LIKE PRAYED FOR HERE! (Preview) Can we add a sticky at top to have a "Prayer List" then we can add people we want prayed for? Just a suggestion thanks -- Edited by SoberSteve on Wednesday 21st of December 2011 06:49:08 PM	SoberSteve	3	599	Dec 22, 2011 by StPeteDean
	My Buddy Rico. (Preview) Visited my buddy Rico in hospital last night (met his sponsot there too.) well from being in a very serious condition, he's now responding well to treatment. There is some problem or other with his lymphatic drain system such that his legs, ankles and feet have swollen to twice their size while the res...	bikerbill	4	395	Dec 21, 2011 by Mike B.
	What are your drinking triggers and drinking... non-triggers? (Preview) I know some of mine. 1. Anything that reminds me of my childhood. It can be really subtle too, like a tv show that symbolically hits a chord. I have noticed that I feel like drinking if I watch the TV show "Supernatural" for instance. Just because there are some symbolic similarities. Sheesh...	staysoberlex	27	1948	Dec 21, 2011 by StPeteDean
	hmmm.. .CNN article.. Text Messaging Helps Reduce Alcohol Consumption? (Preview) Well, well, well.... In CNN's health section is a article that says those who recieve and send text messages regularly during drinking sprees, are inclined to drink less. I remember a time when if I had read this article, instead of stop drinking i would have asked everyone on facebook, and every oth...	John	12	1166	Dec 21, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Didn't want a tattoo- sponsored a world vision kid. (Preview) I feel more positive about staying sober (and off smokes, too) then I have in a long time. I had my last drink Dec 8 and last smoke Dec 9, 12:45 a.m. feel spacy and weird, guess my body is detoxing still. Anyway... i sponsored a little 6 year old boy from Ethiopia for 40 dollars a month through world vision Ca...	staysoberlex	3	399	Dec 21, 2011 by StPeteDean
	An Example of The Program In Action... (Preview) So today I got news of a death in my extended family. First one since starting my journey into sobriety. This morning I was sad; cried and extended condolences to those more affected than myself. The kept myself busy taking care of others all day. At dinnertime, with a houseful of "I wants",...	Aquaman	7	471	Dec 21, 2011 by John
	Picked up a chip today (Preview) The first step, back in 1934 and now, is about being honest with one's self. I'll expand that to The Fellowship. Tonight I picked up my 2nd HONEST 2-month chip in 2.5 years. Not a drop. Thank You. Thank God. With the help of my God and AA... I beat the odds one day at a time, 60 days in a row. Keep It Simple, Rob ...	Aquaman	13	440	Dec 20, 2011 by staysoberlex
	Christopher Hitchens obits (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has been as annoyed by these as I have? Just reading about his drinking habits reminds me of how little the general public understands alcoholism and the signs of alcoholism. Anyone else? GG	TwelveSteps	6	3120	Dec 20, 2011 by cooncatbob
	Our visitor last year, made a year on her own Sober Blog on Blogspot (Preview) http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/2010/11/on-wagon.html	StPeteDean	4	505	Dec 19, 2011 by Jerry F
	God Calling ~ Perfect Love (Preview) "Never let yourselves fear anybody or anything. No fear of My failing you. No fear that your faith will fail you. No fear of poverty or loneliness. No fear of not knowing the way. No fear of others. No fear of their misunderstanding. But this casting out of fear is the result of a perfect love...	gladlee	0	378	Dec 19, 2011 by gladlee
	License Restoration Hearing License hearing restoration michigan OWI (Preview) Hey, guys this is my first post on the site. I came for some advice. I lost my license January 2011 from a 2nd OWI charge. I'm eligible for a hearing Jan 29th 2012, which is coming up. I have maintained sobriety since Novemer 2010, however I didn't start attending AA until April of this year. I heard in my s...	RedWings88	12	7416	Dec 19, 2011 by SUSIE
	Temporary absense coming up (Preview) Today is my last day for posting, well maybe a quick peek and post tomorrow morning lol. I am leaving on a 5 day business/pleasure trip, headed for southern Ontario. Get to see my granddaughter YAY I hope to get a couple of meetings in while I am down that way. I will be staying with my daughter and her com...	SeekingSerenity	5	483	Dec 19, 2011 by Mike B.
	Open vs. Closed meetings (Preview) Has anyone ever heard of a meeting specified as "Closed", but that is open to children with no age limit specified?	angelov8	21	6961	Dec 19, 2011 by Rob84
	Whoa... (Preview) Like me, Bill Wilson & Dr, Bob were born and raised in Vermont. Bill's hometown was East Dorset, Vt (30 minutes south of Rutland, Vt - my hometown) but from age 2 until age 11 he lived in Rutland Vermont, then moved back to East Dorset. The Bill Wilson House in East Dorset is on the Nat'l Register of H...	Aquaman	10	758	Dec 19, 2011 by Rob84
	OK Made a commitment. (Preview) This might sound daft, but I feel like I was ready to make a commitment. I talked it through with my sponsor and another trusted friend and I've gone ahead and made the commitment. 2 hours in the chair and I've had a symbol tattooed on my arm, some meaningful words and my sobriety date. The commitment is to...	bikerbill	18	442	Dec 18, 2011 by SoberSteve
	GRRRR If you have nothing nice to say say nothing might just apply here (Preview) My partner and I put in almost 2 weeks working on the torch and were pleased to get the order off on time and were looking forward to the paycheck of almost 2 grand for Jan bill money and some Xmas money Canada Post has lost the parcel. I have shown remarkable restraint in dealing with them and sometimes I am...	SeekingSerenity	14	607	Dec 17, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	New here to this forum New Member (Preview) I'm taking some much needed time for myself. Need to regroup. Thanks to all the support. -- Edited by MissMonroe on Saturday 17th of December 2011 05:36:46 PM	MissMonroe	20	5388	Dec 17, 2011 by pinkchip
	Step Two on Step Work Board! Join us! (Preview) We're on Step Two! Join us on the StepWork Board atstepwork.activeboard.comJust click on your group's step two area, read the chairpersons lead on the step, the responses/replies to it and then share your own experience, strength and hope on it.We will start on Step ThreeSunday, Dec. 25th, 2011...	John	0	331	Dec 17, 2011 by John
	Random things that make me happy (post your own). happy things things that make me happy inspiration cute animal (Preview) Bored and anxious right now (what else is new). Decided to list things that make me happy. What makes you happy? 1. Rain, rainy days, the smell of rain. 2. My pets (2 cockatiels and 1 cat) 3.Animals in general 4. lego and puzzles 5. Reading really awesome books (want to get back to that). 6. Sco...	staysoberlex	19	7516	Dec 17, 2011 by Frodo
	Christmas humor (Preview) ONIONS & CHRISTMAS TREES A family is at the dinner table. The son asks his father, 'Dad, how many kinds of boobs are there? The father, surprised, answers, 'Well, son, there are three kinds of boobs: In her 20's, a woman's are like melons, round and firm. In her 30's to 40's, they are like pears, stil...	SeekingSerenity	5	1273	Dec 17, 2011 by MissMonroe
	Happy Bellybutton Bday, Stepchild!!! (Preview) As is traditional for me, I won't mention how old but Happy Sober Day too, hey! God bless, brother. Thank you for lighting up the board with your recovery. A marvellous miracle in progress ;) Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	11	396	Dec 17, 2011 by MissMonroe
	Did I do ok? (Preview) Hi there :) I've really appreciated everyone's feedback from asking for experience to help me understand. It has helped me so much more than simple words can begin to express. Im determined to learn as much as I can from your experiences as it helps me grow in my own life but also in understanding my man'...	KeepingFaith	4	727	Dec 17, 2011 by KeepingFaith
	Daily Reflections ~ Partners in Recovery & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics . . . Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your presen...	Sobrietyspell	0	338	Dec 16, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	Anyone seen LarryH? (Preview) Larry where are you? I'm going to heading your way (Ocala) to do some yard work at my property at Lake George. No particular date yet but sometime in the last week of the year. Thought we could do lunch. -- Edited by StPeteDean on Monday 9th of April 2012 08:26:57 PM	StPeteDean	1	319	Dec 16, 2011 by mikef
	Expectations > Acceptance = Alcoholism (Preview) Expectations. It was always about expectations with me. I expected that life would be like an ABC After-School Special where the bully always got what they had coming to them and the underdog always won. False. Result? Resentment, Fear, Confusion, Sorrow, and Self-Pity. So there the stage was set...	Aquaman	5	425	Dec 16, 2011 by MissMonroe
	Peace like I've never felt before... (Preview) I was having stomach pains and since my doctor was concerned that I might have an ulcer he sent me for this procedure where they stick a camera down your throat to see what's happening. They sedated me pretty heavily for it and I was pretty much completely in la la land. I woke up in the recovery room with a v...	TipsyMcstagger	7	759	Dec 16, 2011 by staysoberlex
	Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Preview) I recently started using extra virgin coconut oil. I was reading about the benefits of it (organic, non hydrogenated). It is a medium chain fatty acid that actually lowers cholesterol and kills off candida (a yeast in the digestive tract which can turn into a mycelial funagl form under certain condi...	staysoberlex	7	4258	Dec 16, 2011 by staysoberlex
	Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned (Preview) Oh boy am I learning this. I have received a proposed counter financial settlement from my soon to be ex wife. It's pretty severe, no, it's very severe. Due to circumstances that I won't go into here, she really does have me over a barrel. Let's just say that the settlement is effectively a fait accompli...	bikerbill	20	703	Dec 15, 2011 by MKN
	The Umbrella of Faith (Part III) (Preview) **Please note: I do not propose to endorse nor oppose any religious belief or religious value in my writings. Having researched and studied this subject of FAITH in somewhat depth, it is my belief based on this research that I could utilize any world religion to support and validate what I write. ...	John	1	473	Dec 15, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	A spiritual break through...well kinda... (Preview) I may have mentioned it before but I've been going through a phase (the last decade or so) of being vehemently anti-religion, anti-god and anti-pretty much anything to do with spirituality. I devoured atheist literature, joined atheist Facebook groups and took every opportunity to mock and belit...	TipsyMcstagger	8	496	Dec 15, 2011 by vixen
	Memories, History and thoughts.... (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm not sure why I'm posting this, or if it will get me what I need in the end, but I have to share it and get it out of me. In 1999, ten years sober, I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting... I was sober, but a mess. Al-Anon helped restore me to sanity during this time. I also started Miracless In...	John	5	453	Dec 15, 2011 by John
	Light Bulb moment (Preview) I learned the art of glass blowing in 2000 and did that as a full time occupation until 2007 when my journey for recovery took me away from it. I returned home and to glass blowing this past summer. After having been away from it for almost 4 years I expected a learning curve again, much to my delight it se...	SeekingSerenity	7	465	Dec 14, 2011 by SeekingSerenity
	Back to the action! (Preview) Hey everyone. Been in woods hunting ,morning and night consistently since bow season in october 15, until this last saturday .Not going for late Bow season this year. This will be my last season of deer hunting after approx 35 years started at a young 30 years old.I took no shots this year ,had limited...	mikef	5	330	Dec 14, 2011 by Mike B.
	I feel like I might drink today (Preview) Actually, I felt that way yesterday and the day before too. Came very close but circumstances kept me from it. I don't want to drink, playing the movie over in my mind and visualizing the outcome depresses me, but I feel the pull. Whenever I've failed before and drank I knew the minute I woke up in the mo...	TipsyMcstagger	18	609	Dec 14, 2011 by staysoberlex
	Funny pics to make you laugh... (Preview) For those that need a laugh or some encouragment, I thought I would post this. Feel free to add your own funny pictures. have a good day, remember to laugh!	staysoberlex	3	9151	Dec 14, 2011 by staysoberlex
	Daily positives! (Preview) This is different than the "random happy things" post I started, and the funny pictures post. It's a place where you can post anything positive that happened to you THE DAY you post. The idea is to notice that happy, funny, cool, beautiful, positive things that exist right now in our lives....	staysoberlex	0	607	Dec 14, 2011 by staysoberlex
	What did you do today? progress chores distraction (Preview) When I am not drinking, I tend to get down and do nothing. I thought I would make this thread to list things I do each day. This might encourage me to do more. What I did today (Sunday, December 11th, 2011). 1. 2 loads of laundry (they are still drying) 2. Made bed 3. Cleaned litter box 4. Took our garbage and r...	staysoberlex	11	692	Dec 14, 2011 by staysoberlex
	Boyfriend in AA (Preview) I'm a little lost and confused about the situation I have recently got into. I have been with my boyfriend for two years and we were living together for a year. He has been an alcoholic since before we met, but I didn't know until we lived together. Now he is in AA meetings and a 12 step program. I tell him I'm...	kmclin52	28	1890	Dec 14, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ Thinking of Others & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 20 Thinking of others has never come easily to me. Even when I try to work the A.A. program, Im prone to thinking, How do I feel today. Am I happy, joyous and fr...	Sobrietyspell	0	563	Dec 13, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ A Common Solution & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 1...	Sobrietyspell	0	289	Dec 13, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	Why am I here? Sobriety what is it 3 rd tradition AA membership grapevine rep sobriety suggestion (Preview) I am new here and very greatful today. What a day, I was nominated an elected grapevine rep for a group I have attended for about a year and a half. I WAS VERY EXITED. The next day I attended my normal meeting with my sponsor. As usual the meeting was inspired the men's groups usually are. A member was concer...	Genofx	7	1310	Dec 13, 2011 by Rob84
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