Alcoholics Anonymous

Polly · Polly

*~*~*~*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*~*~*~* A.A. Thought for the Day I'm grateful that I found a program in A.A. that could keep me sober. I'm grateful that A.A. has shown me the way to faith in a Higher Power, because the renewing of that faith has changed my way of life. And I've found a happiness and co...

tryingagain4736 · tryingagain4736

Been in the program for many years before 15 sobriety years. Fell off a few years ago, but have made a decision to stop drinking today. Please anyone, say a prayer for me as i know in the beginning its hard and I'm not feeling too good this morning!

bizzaro me · bizzaro me

This is the longest I've made it with the intent to stop. I've had over four months before but when you factor in rehab, a drivers license on hold and no one to drive me to the liquor store it doesn't count. Anyway, shit's not easy but I'm making it. I appreciate this board so much. Whether I post or not readi...

deb365 · deb365

"Follow My guidance. Be afraid to venture on your own as a child fears to leave its mother's side. Doubt of your own wisdom, and reliance on Mine will teach you humility. Humility is not the belitting of the self. It is forgetting the self. Nay more, forgetting the self, because you are rememb...

Problem Solver · Problem Solver

I finally got up on my feet today. Ive been in a brokenhearted state for a long time. The whole time Ive been going through this Ive felt my higher power with me, it has kept me safe. Im finally able to see all the good things in life, the good people, the good family, the fellowship, I understand that I am...

Problem Solver · Problem Solver

The only requirement for membership in AA is a desire to stop drinking.This program works for those who truly want it.We are able to enjoy life as we once knew it, there is still hope but we need to take certain steps.We must be fearless and thorough from the very start.We must admit we are powerless over...

gonee · gonee

Alcoholics Anonymous is not only about stopping drinking, but also about rebuilding and nurturing healthy relationships. The first of which is with our partners. Alcoholism creates abnormal partnerships. The 12 steps of recovery is designed to rectify these relationships. The first of which i...

deb365 · deb365

"I can work through you better when you are at rest. Go very slowly, very quietly, from one duty to the next - taking time to rest and pray between. Do not be too busy. Know that you can do all things through Me who strengthens you. Nay, more, know that you can do all things through Me who rests you.&q...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I haven't been able to stop drinking. Regardless of having every reason in the world and a great deal of meaningful motivation, my wonderful wife, a beautiful new daughter, a career I enjoy, etc., none of it has helped win the battle against my brain. So maybe I should just quit fighting? Maybe I just ha...

Vegasdreamer · Vegasdreamer

Hi. I'm new to this site; I've struggled with alcohol addiction on & off for many years. I've decided that I really want it this time. I work at a bar that is very stressful & of course, everyone is always drinking. I'm beginning to think that I need to quit this job in order to be successful at sobr...

Killoran · Killoran

Hi there, I'm new here but I think perhaps I could find some answers here. My work on myself and with others as really shifted my priorities. I have a had a long standing desire to become a police officer and I am thinking about going for it, I am starting serious physical training next week. Here'...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I know that I sometimes come across as flippant and not very serious about my drinking issues or my desire to recover. Some of you have expressed your annoyance with my attitude and ripped me a new one on occasion (even though your alchy bible says that's a no-no). The truth is that I do take my drinking an...

SteveP · SteveP

Been listening again to one of my favorite AA speakers, Ray O'K and he really gave me insight...I'm one of those guys who'll never raise a word at a meeting, and can still be surprised with some of behavior you get from folks who claim x amount of sobriety...such as, for example, when you get those guys w...

Ruhig · Ruhig

Im so annoyed at myself. I keep telling myself i am going to make a meeting. But... [insert justification here]. Reading through lit, my brain telling me i've got down my first 3 and I'm ready for the 4 step. Tell me ruhig, just how honest are you if when asked you'll claim 3 years, instead of just saying...

Polly · Polly

Such Deep Despair It wasn't very long ago, I felt such deep despair and woe. I prayed to a God I thought I knew, Who hated me for the things I'd do. In tears I prayed, just let me die, For life had seemed to pass me by. All I ever did was fail. God let me die, send me to hell. I didn't want another drink, ...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I've been married for 6 yrs today. I remember the look in his eyes, completely in love and happy. I knew I was fooling him already back then. But he was fooling me too. If only we could have been so honest from the start. If only he wouldn't have hid smoking from me for 5 yrs, and I wouldn't have hid drink...

SteveP · SteveP

I'm paraphrasing, but it's something like: "Funny thing about alcoholism -- it always seems to kill those who don't have it." Steve http://quietmindrecovery.org/AA/index.htm

Polly · Polly

Hi all just wanted to say good night and God Bless you all. My new found AA friends. You brighten my days and inspire me so very much. I thank you all. Another sober day, Whoop,Whoop, now for my prayers of gratitude and thanks. Polly.X :}

Problem Solver · Problem Solver

Hi, Im an Alcoholic whos is new to online forums. Ive been using AA for about a year and Ive been sober for 5 months. Id like to contribute here to learn more and to offer support to others who need it. I guess I should introduce myself so Ill tell a bit about my story... I began Drinking at age 13 and Ive been...

Polly · Polly

Reading this made me smile to myself of the long lonley days of knowing I needed to do somthing about my drinking for years. AA has saved my life and for that I am full of gratitude. Polly.X IDo you think you may have a problem with alcohol?YesNo1.Do you feel you are a normal drinker?2.Have you ever awake...

McBiker · McBiker

I have been sober 1 day now. Drunk for the last 5 years. I had a drink yesterday morning in fact, blew off work to do it. Got the greatest wife and family in the world. After unreasonably getting angry at her for stupid crap, I am finally realizing that I as much as I've fought it, I am powerless over alc...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I came to AA on the 26th of Dec. I stayed sober 40 days. Relapse drinking was worse than any other drinking I've ever done. I came back to AA on the 26th of March. Today I am sober 40 days again. Tomorrow will be a very special day for me, but I am still grateful for this one. I barely made it to 40 days last t...

Cindylightballoon · Cindylightballoon

I lived through college not having one drop of alcohol. I went to coffee shops and talked philosophy and literature. I just never had the desire to drink. Then my best friend from high school moved back into town after I graduated, and introduced me to all the local bars. My mom often told me to be careful...

gonee · gonee

I have nothing that God has not given me. Therefore I own nothing and I have nothing. Everything has been a gift from my Father in Heaven. If that be the case, where then is room for any anxiety and worry? Therefore Step 11 says: "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contac...

Benita · Benita

Hi everybody. Anybody out there? I just registered and wrote my bio. How can I post it? How can I see it and retreive it?

Polly · Polly

I as Just reading this and thought I would share it with you,Its long so will be in a few posting. Enjoy, I did. Polly.x *~* The Four Absolutes *~* Foreword Spelled out as such, the Four Absolutes are not a formal part of our AA philosophy of life. Since this is true, some may claim the Absolutes should be i...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The real tests of the situation are your own willingness to confide and your full confidence in the one with whom you share your first accurate self-survey. . . . Provided you hold back nothing, your sense of relief will mount from minute to minute. The dammed-up emotions of years break out of their con...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

I bet you thought we'd forgotten? I do miss a lot of birthdays but today's your lucky day! How was the force with you, Brother? ;) Love & fellowship, Danielle x

justadrunk · justadrunk

Yesterday it started to sprinkle while the goat and pony were tied up to a tree, so I set out to free them, allowing them to take cover in the barn if they so desired. I threw on the fishing hat that was laying on the picnic table as I casually meandered by. Seemed like it was going to be a nice gentle rain, sm...

Ruhig · Ruhig

I'm a Certified Nurses Aide. It's my job to help elderly recover from surgery and or to die with dignity. I've had this job for a year. And there is a first time for everything. I walk into this womans room. Never seen her before. Begin on personal care. And as I am putting her shirt over her head, she spas...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Call a someone in AA. Does she want help planting some flowers? Maybe she would like to go out for tea. We could read the big book together and talk about it. Maybe just go for a walk together. Does she need help cleaning out a closet? Or organizing the attic? That's my plan of action today. What's yours?

Polly · Polly

I was just reading this and thought I would post it in the hope that any new members may be able to find confort with them. A program of loving that saves our lives. :} The 12 Steps and Principles Honesty Step 1. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. Hope...

Polly · Polly

I was never content with anything,the crass was always greener on the other side. I wished I had more money. I wished I was married. I wished people understood me. I wished I could stop drinking...Hmmm. All wishes. Looked For Years I looked for years, But could not see That all my mistakes Were caused b...

Aspgrl · Aspgrl

Lost my 24s on day 13.

I did my taxes yesterday and found out I owe over $2000. I have exactly $1.12 in my savings account. My family went out to dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday and a glass of wine was poured for me. I ordered a coke, but drank it and the wine. I had the one glass, and after th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Somehow, being alone with God doesn't seem as em- barrassing as facing up to another person. Until we actually sit down and talk aloud about what we have so long hidden, our willingness to clean house is still largely theoretical. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 60 It wasn't unusual for me to...

Polly · Polly

Just though I would share what I did when I first got my Daily Reflections book. I read the first page January 1st I am a Miracle. How true is that for all of us :} I then went stright to my birth date June 9th. Living in the Now.. First we try living in the now just in order to stay sober and it works. Once the ide...

Trinity Archer · Trinity Archer

So, here I am... listening to the same song on loop for the--fuck, who knows how many times. And I've already had five or six glasses of wine. My writing is intense when I drink, but I know I need to stop. I need to slow down. I need to stop putting my mind through this roller coaster, but it's the best way...

Wolfie55 · Wolfie55

If even the best of us on our best day had our character defects tattoed on our forehead we might pull our cap down to hide it. - something a longtimer said in a meeting tonight.

Jerry F · Jerry F

Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. See I know it. I also know how to do it. I have a loving, caring wife who doesn't refrain from giving me suggestions about self care. A couple of weeks ago I blinded myself in my right eye. I wasn't wearing safety glass...

iwantpizza · iwantpizza

I woke up this morning and learned that I texted to my brother and posted some things online last night after I had blacked out that were not nice, so here I am! I've known I have been an alcoholic for several years and have tried many times to stop unsuccessfully. I'm tearing up as I type this because it h...

Polly · Polly

Today I have choices and I choose to work at staying sober. I work at this not to be unhappy and sad. I work at this to be happy and fee.~*~A.A. Thoughts For The Day~*~^*^*^*^*^(\ ~~ /) ( \ (AA)/ )(_ /AA\ _) /AA\^*^*^*^*^Arrogance "I am a firm believer in bothguidance and prayer....

leeu · leeu

...when I can hardly recall what the past was like. Intellectually I can recount the horror story in intricate detail but, today, there is no emotional memory being dredged up. Just the facts, m'am, just the facts. Rather, gratitude, hope and serenity are what I am feeling. I love days like this!!! S...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 55 Since it is true that God comes to me through people, I can see that by keeping people at a distance I also keep God at a distance. God is nearer to me than I think and I can exp...

justadrunk · justadrunk

They look at you with their hands on their cheeks, jaw dropped just a bit... as you go through the check out line with 2 little kids, 4 bottles of wine, and a box of macaroni and cheese. But my wine and cheese are organic... that proves I care about us right? I'll wait in the parking lot for her to come out, so...

Tracey C · Tracey C

Since starting to read the pages Polly suggested, memories are flooding my head like a movie reel when I go to bed. Some of them really jolt me, like when we were at the local RSL club. I was about 12, running around with friends outside and around the pokie machines. Mum was dancing with this older man...

Ruhig · Ruhig

My cousin called. She's graduating college in two weeks. She lives with her boyfriend of 4 years. She relapsed last year. She feels the anymosity our parents( aunts and uncles) are tearing our family apart. Which is true. But she called me and asked if I was still in the program, and I said yes. And so she...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

http://www.sadanduseless.com/2011/08/how-to-properly-hide-booze-in-your-facebook-pictures/

deb365 · deb365

"I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. Joy in Me, trust in Me, share all life with Me, see Me in everything, rejoice in Me. Share all with Me as a child shares his pains and cuts and griefs and newfound treasures and joys and little work with his mother. And give Me the joy of sharing all with yo...

very very tired · very very tired

...that one person who says that one thing to me. And that one thing is what touches my soul. In my newness and in the handful of meetings I've been to (I've just passed the point where I can no longer count the number of meetings on my fingers and toes), I'm amazed when the person I would have avoided in my o...

Mr_David · Mr_David

To my favorite girl, Miss blue.One of my earliest recollections of sobriety came from the most heavenly of sources, my friend Miss Blue. There was just something about her, maybe it was her delicate nature or something like that, but something was different for sure. She had this smile that stretche...

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	What a wonderful thought for the day. (Preview) ~~~^Twenty Four Hours A Day^~~~ A.A. Thought for the Day I'm grateful that I found a program in A.A. that could keep me sober. I'm grateful that A.A. has shown me the way to faith in a Higher Power, because the renewing of that faith has changed my way of life. And I've found a happiness and co...	Polly	3	351	May 10, 2012 by turninggrey
	Stopping drinking today (Preview) Been in the program for many years before 15 sobriety years. Fell off a few years ago, but have made a decision to stop drinking today. Please anyone, say a prayer for me as i know in the beginning its hard and I'm not feeling too good this morning!	tryingagain4736	13	553	May 9, 2012 by rayted32
	70 days sober (Preview) This is the longest I've made it with the intent to stop. I've had over four months before but when you factor in rehab, a drivers license on hold and no one to drive me to the liquor store it doesn't count. Anyway, shit's not easy but I'm making it. I appreciate this board so much. Whether I post or not readi...	bizzaro me	10	1273	May 9, 2012 by Wolfie55
	God Calling - Harmony Within (Preview) "Follow My guidance. Be afraid to venture on your own as a child fears to leave its mother's side. Doubt of your own wisdom, and reliance on Mine will teach you humility. Humility is not the belitting of the self. It is forgetting the self. Nay more, forgetting the self, because you are rememb...	deb365	2	432	May 9, 2012 by Ruhig
	Finally Happy again (Preview) I finally got up on my feet today. Ive been in a brokenhearted state for a long time. The whole time Ive been going through this Ive felt my higher power with me, it has kept me safe. Im finally able to see all the good things in life, the good people, the good family, the fellowship, I understand that I am...	Problem Solver	5	491	May 9, 2012 by Polly
	Reminder (Preview) The only requirement for membership in AA is a desire to stop drinking.This program works for those who truly want it.We are able to enjoy life as we once knew it, there is still hope but we need to take certain steps.We must be fearless and thorough from the very start.We must admit we are powerless over...	Problem Solver	3	636	May 9, 2012 by Polly
	Family recovery. (Preview) Alcoholics Anonymous is not only about stopping drinking, but also about rebuilding and nurturing healthy relationships. The first of which is with our partners. Alcoholism creates abnormal partnerships. The 12 steps of recovery is designed to rectify these relationships. The first of which i...	gonee	7	517	May 9, 2012 by gonee
	God Calling - The Rest of God (Preview) "I can work through you better when you are at rest. Go very slowly, very quietly, from one duty to the next - taking time to rest and pray between. Do not be too busy. Know that you can do all things through Me who strengthens you. Nay, more, know that you can do all things through Me who rests you.&q...	deb365	2	378	May 9, 2012 by turninggrey
	Is simply managing the problem a viable option? (Preview) I haven't been able to stop drinking. Regardless of having every reason in the world and a great deal of meaningful motivation, my wonderful wife, a beautiful new daughter, a career I enjoy, etc., none of it has helped win the battle against my brain. So maybe I should just quit fighting? Maybe I just ha...	TipsyMcstagger	20	639	May 9, 2012 by Polly
	I want to quit drinking, but....... (Preview) Hi. I'm new to this site; I've struggled with alcohol addiction on & off for many years. I've decided that I really want it this time. I work at a bar that is very stressful & of course, everyone is always drinking. I'm beginning to think that I need to quit this job in order to be successful at sobr...	Vegasdreamer	11	1098	May 8, 2012 by Polly
	A career in law enforcement after recovery (Preview) Hi there, I'm new here but I think perhaps I could find some answers here. My work on myself and with others as really shifted my priorities. I have a had a long standing desire to become a police officer and I am thinking about going for it, I am starting serious physical training next week. Here'...	Killoran	10	636	May 8, 2012 by Polly
	24 hours down the rest of my life to go... (Preview) I know that I sometimes come across as flippant and not very serious about my drinking issues or my desire to recover. Some of you have expressed your annoyance with my attitude and ripped me a new one on occasion (even though your alchy bible says that's a no-no). The truth is that I do take my drinking an...	TipsyMcstagger	13	648	May 8, 2012 by Polly
	Restless, irritable and discontented (Preview) Been listening again to one of my favorite AA speakers, Ray O'K and he really gave me insight...I'm one of those guys who'll never raise a word at a meeting, and can still be surprised with some of behavior you get from folks who claim x amount of sobriety...such as, for example, when you get those guys w...	SteveP	6	6077	May 8, 2012 by Halfwolf
	Omgstfu and GO (Preview) Im so annoyed at myself. I keep telling myself i am going to make a meeting. But... [insert justification here]. Reading through lit, my brain telling me i've got down my first 3 and I'm ready for the 4 step. Tell me ruhig, just how honest are you if when asked you'll claim 3 years, instead of just saying...	Ruhig	10	463	May 8, 2012 by SteveP
	Such Deep Despair.. (Preview) Such Deep Despair It wasn't very long ago, I felt such deep despair and woe. I prayed to a God I thought I knew, Who hated me for the things I'd do. In tears I prayed, just let me die, For life had seemed to pass me by. All I ever did was fail. God let me die, send me to hell. I didn't want another drink, ...	Polly	1	437	May 8, 2012 by Problem Solver
	My anniversary. (Preview) I've been married for 6 yrs today. I remember the look in his eyes, completely in love and happy. I knew I was fooling him already back then. But he was fooling me too. If only we could have been so honest from the start. If only he wouldn't have hid smoking from me for 5 yrs, and I wouldn't have hid drink...	justadrunk	5	643	May 8, 2012 by Rob84
	A great one from AA speaker Ray O'K (may he RIP) (Preview) I'm paraphrasing, but it's something like: "Funny thing about alcoholism -- it always seems to kill those who don't have it." Steve http://quietmindrecovery.org/AA/index.htm	SteveP	2	630	May 8, 2012 by Ruhig
	Good night All. (Preview) Hi all just wanted to say good night and God Bless you all. My new found AA friends. You brighten my days and inspire me so very much. I thank you all. Another sober day, Whoop,Whoop, now for my prayers of gratitude and thanks. Polly.X :}	Polly	5	622	May 7, 2012 by Stepchild
	Joining Online Forums (Preview) Hi, Im an Alcoholic whos is new to online forums. Ive been using AA for about a year and Ive been sober for 5 months. Id like to contribute here to learn more and to offer support to others who need it. I guess I should introduce myself so Ill tell a bit about my story... I began Drinking at age 13 and Ive been...	Problem Solver	9	766	May 7, 2012 by Stepchild
	Are you a Newcomer looking in ? This may help. (Preview) Reading this made me smile to myself of the long lonley days of knowing I needed to do somthing about my drinking for years. AA has saved my life and for that I am full of gratitude. Polly.X IDo you think you may have a problem with alcohol?YesNo1.Do you feel you are a normal drinker?2.Have you ever awake...	Polly	5	516	May 7, 2012 by TipsyMcstagger
	First Timer (Preview) I have been sober 1 day now. Drunk for the last 5 years. I had a drink yesterday morning in fact, blew off work to do it. Got the greatest wife and family in the world. After unreasonably getting angry at her for stupid crap, I am finally realizing that I as much as I've fought it, I am powerless over alc...	McBiker	14	620	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	40 days (Preview) I came to AA on the 26th of Dec. I stayed sober 40 days. Relapse drinking was worse than any other drinking I've ever done. I came back to AA on the 26th of March. Today I am sober 40 days again. Tomorrow will be a very special day for me, but I am still grateful for this one. I barely made it to 40 days last t...	justadrunk	16	1098	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	New to all of this (Preview) I lived through college not having one drop of alcohol. I went to coffee shops and talked philosophy and literature. I just never had the desire to drink. Then my best friend from high school moved back into town after I graduated, and introduced me to all the local bars. My mom often told me to be careful...	Cindylightballoon	7	537	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	Step 11. (Preview) I have nothing that God has not given me. Therefore I own nothing and I have nothing. Everything has been a gift from my Father in Heaven. If that be the case, where then is room for any anxiety and worry? Therefore Step 11 says: "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contac...	gonee	2	409	May 7, 2012 by Polly
	Brand New...Help! (Preview) Hi everybody. Anybody out there? I just registered and wrote my bio. How can I post it? How can I see it and retreive it?	Benita	13	687	May 7, 2012 by carlasober
	The Four Absolutes. (Preview) I as Just reading this and thought I would share it with you,Its long so will be in a few posting. Enjoy, I did. Polly.x ~ The Four Absolutes ~ Foreword Spelled out as such, the Four Absolutes are not a formal part of our AA philosophy of life. Since this is true, some may claim the Absolutes should be i...	Polly	10	495	May 7, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Hold Back Nothing & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The real tests of the situation are your own willingness to confide and your full confidence in the one with whom you share your first accurate self-survey. . . . Provided you hold back nothing, your sense of relief will mount from minute to minute. The dammed-up emotions of years break out of their con...	Sobrietyspell	0	569	May 7, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy bio Bday belatedly, Mr. David! (Preview) I bet you thought we'd forgotten? I do miss a lot of birthdays but today's your lucky day! How was the force with you, Brother? ;) Love & fellowship, Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	6	471	May 7, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Trapped in the barn. (Preview) Yesterday it started to sprinkle while the goat and pony were tied up to a tree, so I set out to free them, allowing them to take cover in the barn if they so desired. I threw on the fishing hat that was laying on the picnic table as I casually meandered by. Seemed like it was going to be a nice gentle rain, sm...	justadrunk	6	500	May 6, 2012 by justadrunk
	Sobering. Humble. (Preview) I'm a Certified Nurses Aide. It's my job to help elderly recover from surgery and or to die with dignity. I've had this job for a year. And there is a first time for everything. I walk into this womans room. Never seen her before. Begin on personal care. And as I am putting her shirt over her head, she spas...	Ruhig	3	486	May 6, 2012 by rayted32
	Don't just talk about it... BE about it. (Preview) Call a someone in AA. Does she want help planting some flowers? Maybe she would like to go out for tea. We could read the big book together and talk about it. Maybe just go for a walk together. Does she need help cleaning out a closet? Or organizing the attic? That's my plan of action today. What's yours?	justadrunk	8	512	May 6, 2012 by justadrunk
	The 12 Steps to understand. (Preview) I was just reading this and thought I would post it in the hope that any new members may be able to find confort with them. A program of loving that saves our lives. :} The 12 Steps and Principles Honesty Step 1. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. Hope...	Polly	2	373	May 6, 2012 by Tracey C
	I Looked For Years ! .. (Preview) I was never content with anything,the crass was always greener on the other side. I wished I had more money. I wished I was married. I wished people understood me. I wished I could stop drinking...Hmmm. All wishes. *Looked For Years* I looked for years, But could not see That all my mistakes Were caused b...	Polly	1	400	May 6, 2012 by Mr_David
	Research (Preview) Lost my 24s on day 13. I did my taxes yesterday and found out I owe over $2000. I have exactly $1.12 in my savings account. My family went out to dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday and a glass of wine was poured for me. I ordered a coke, but drank it and the wine. I had the one glass, and after th...	Aspgrl	9	492	May 6, 2012 by Polly
	Daily Reflections ~ Cleaning House & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Somehow, being alone with God doesn't seem as em- barrassing as facing up to another person. Until we actually sit down and talk aloud about what we have so long hidden, our willingness to clean house is still largely theoretical. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 60 It wasn't unusual for me to...	Sobrietyspell	2	638	May 6, 2012 by Polly
	Living in the Now.. (Preview) Just though I would share what I did when I first got my Daily Reflections book. I read the first page January 1st I am a Miracle. How true is that for all of us :} I then went stright to my birth date June 9th. Living in the Now.. First we try living in the now just in order to stay sober and it works. Once the ide...	Polly	2	906	May 5, 2012 by Polly
	Writer cannot write without drink (Preview) So, here I am... listening to the same song on loop for the--fuck, who knows how many times. And I've already had five or six glasses of wine. My writing is intense when I drink, but I know I need to stop. I need to slow down. I need to stop putting my mind through this roller coaster, but it's the best way...	Trinity Archer	11	642	May 5, 2012 by Polly
	we are not saints.... (Preview) If even the best of us on our best day had our character defects tattoed on our forehead we might pull our cap down to hide it. - something a longtimer said in a meeting tonight.	Wolfie55	6	780	May 5, 2012 by justadrunk
	The 10th step... (Preview) Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. See I know it. I also know how to do it. I have a loving, caring wife who doesn't refrain from giving me suggestions about self care. A couple of weeks ago I blinded myself in my right eye. I wasn't wearing safety glass...	Jerry F	7	988	May 5, 2012 by Polly
	another first timer (Preview) I woke up this morning and learned that I texted to my brother and posted some things online last night after I had blacked out that were not nice, so here I am! I've known I have been an alcoholic for several years and have tried many times to stop unsuccessfully. I'm tearing up as I type this because it h...	iwantpizza	13	508	May 5, 2012 by rayted32
	Today I am responsible for my sobriety. (Preview) Today I have choices and I choose to work at staying sober. I work at this not to be unhappy and sad. I work at this to be happy and fee.~~A.A. Thoughts For The Day~~*^^^^^(\ ~~ /) ( \ (AA)/ )(_ /AA\ _) /AA\^^^^^Arrogance* "I am a firm believer in bothguidance and prayer....	Polly	2	887	May 5, 2012 by Mr_David
	It's one of those days... (Preview) ...when I can hardly recall what the past was like. Intellectually I can recount the horror story in intricate detail but, today, there is no emotional memory being dredged up. Just the facts, m'am, just the facts. Rather, gratitude, hope and serenity are what I am feeling. I love days like this!!! S...	leeu	9	501	May 5, 2012 by Tracey C
	Daily Reflections ~ Healing Heart and Mind & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 55 Since it is true that God comes to me through people, I can see that by keeping people at a distance I also keep God at a distance. God is nearer to me than I think and I can exp...	Sobrietyspell	2	401	May 5, 2012 by Sobrietyspell
	Those little old ladies. (Preview) They look at you with their hands on their cheeks, jaw dropped just a bit... as you go through the check out line with 2 little kids, 4 bottles of wine, and a box of macaroni and cheese. But my wine and cheese are organic... that proves I care about us right? I'll wait in the parking lot for her to come out, so...	justadrunk	11	544	May 5, 2012 by bizzaro me
	Memories (Preview) Since starting to read the pages Polly suggested, memories are flooding my head like a movie reel when I go to bed. Some of them really jolt me, like when we were at the local RSL club. I was about 12, running around with friends outside and around the pokie machines. Mum was dancing with this older man...	Tracey C	3	462	May 4, 2012 by Polly
	Hi :) (Preview) My cousin called. She's graduating college in two weeks. She lives with her boyfriend of 4 years. She relapsed last year. She feels the anymosity our parents( aunts and uncles) are tearing our family apart. Which is true. But she called me and asked if I was still in the program, and I said yes. And so she...	Ruhig	5	450	May 4, 2012 by Polly
	"Socially Acceptable Alcoholic"? (Preview) http://www.sadanduseless.com/2011/08/how-to-properly-hide-booze-in-your-facebook-pictures/	StPeteDean	8	1295	May 4, 2012 by Polly
	God Calling - Share with Me (Preview) "I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. Joy in Me, trust in Me, share all life with Me, see Me in everything, rejoice in Me. Share all with Me as a child shares his pains and cuts and griefs and newfound treasures and joys and little work with his mother. And give Me the joy of sharing all with yo...	deb365	1	334	May 4, 2012 by Polly
	You know what is amazing... (Preview) ...that one person who says that one thing to me. And that one thing is what touches my soul. In my newness and in the handful of meetings I've been to (I've just passed the point where I can no longer count the number of meetings on my fingers and toes), I'm amazed when the person I would have avoided in my o...	very very tired	6	490	May 4, 2012 by Polly
	The girl who melted my heart...Miss Blue (Preview) To my favorite girl, Miss blue.One of my earliest recollections of sobriety came from the most heavenly of sources, my friend Miss Blue. There was just something about her, maybe it was her delicate nature or something like that, but something was different for sure. She had this smile that stretche...	Mr_David	4	500	May 4, 2012 by rayted32
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