Alcoholics Anonymous

HilaryHop · HilaryHop

Hello! I'm studying addiction, alcoholism, and relapse and their connection to family history. In order to make my results as accurate as possible, I need a large population to survey. I would be very thankful if you could spare a few minutes for a quick, simple, and 100% anonymous survey to help me le...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

http://gizmodo.com/5726667/the-agonizing-last-words-of-bill-zeller?skyline=true&s=i

bikerbill · bikerbill

OK, my rating was levelled down. I'm OK with that because I guessed it was likely to happen. But the reasons given. God give me strength! Apparently I'm inflexible - because I'm careful about exceeding my contracted hours. I'm Dogmatic - because I don't back down quick enough (not playing their game)...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Why do I do this? I have tried so hard, been 14 months now since I first tried to stop, most I had was 69 days.. I am a chronic relapser, even with all the support here... I dont know why, perhaps someday you will all have a RIP thread for me.. I had it all lost it etc etc etc heres where I am now... living at my par...

gonee · gonee

I found the following to be very true whenever I am really in my darkest hour."If something is troubling, the recommendation is to pray without ceasing. Even though we cannot see or hear, it does not matter. God who sees our hearts, will hear and release that burden. That's why sometimes diffic...

SteveP · SteveP

Hey all, wasn't able to post on here very much in the last week, as was back home visiting family. First time that they've seen me since I've been in the Fellowship. The family is pretty dysfunctional, lots of conflict and spiteful comments going back and forth, but I love 'em. Prior to AA, I'd allow mys...

TLH · TLH

Hey everyone- haven't checked in here lately and figured I should. I was back out for a while- a pretty long, painful stretch, actually. The move from the Big Island to Oahu has taken a toll on me. I like it on the Big Island way more than I do here- I was in the city the first year and that wasn't such a great en...

leeu · leeu

The snow is blowing dense and fast, completely parallel to the ground, dumping about a foot and half so far, no signs of letting up. I am having my favorite snowed-in, planned ahead for it, non-vegetarian sandwich: whole grain toast, horseradish mayo, sliced turkey breast, natural potato chips, an...

barisax · barisax

SoberSteve's thread reminds me that there are a lot of us who have bought the title of this thread. It's a funny expression of cynicism... I first heard it in the 70s I think. In spite of my disease, I can't say I ever really bought into it. I had my moments of desperation certainly - both before, during...

mental defect · mental defect

TheHi bill alcoholic . I am a member of the best dam home group on a Monday night.any night for that matter. It is a mens big book study. Not. A just a discussion meeting. We have a lot of new guys from many of the homeless shelters and treatment centers . We are not a people who would normally not mix. For sure...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Cant seem to find one anywhere..thanks -- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 11th of January 2011 01:38:23 PM

bikerbill · bikerbill

another one taken by this illness.

mikef · mikef

Morning! By God's grace ,another day to carry our message of hope to someone near you.This is not a magic formula but a gift that is offered to any of us who are willing to accept it! When you receive it, you will wonder how you lived wothout it. Believe me,life will continue to rain down full bore,we will a...

Fallon · Fallon

I have been wanting to go to an AA meeting for a long time now. But fear has always held me back. So tonight I put on my big girl panties and headed out. I was scared to death. I figured I'd get met with "looks" and whispers. You know what I found?? A roomful of the absolutely nicest, kindest...

PhilipD · PhilipD

Phil from Ontario Canada Just dropping by to wish everyone a good 2011 One day at a time Keep on truckin ehh

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: God does not require that we be successful, only that we be faithful. --Mother Teresa It is probable we have never equated success with faith. Being successful meant accomplishing worthy goals and receiving the expected praise. We may have even considered that re...

mikef · mikef

I can remember how things were before I really incorporated"spiritual principles" in my actions and life.How I finally realized I didn't just ask my Higher Power,whom I chose to call God,to help me forgive because I really didn't "want' to forgive,kind of grudge to the grave me...

billyjack · billyjack

Definitly one of us. Fantasic story. I dont even know him, yet I rejoyce for him. link to the whole news story.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/01/06/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main7218743.shtml

LinBaba · LinBaba

I just wanted to say how proud I am of you, it is incredibly refreshing to see someone put as much diligent thought and effort into the steps as you are now doing, the difference between you now and the last few years is incredibly profound They say "stick with the winners" in AA, I'm stickin wi...

LinBaba · LinBaba

"I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible." When I went to my very first large Speaker meeting in late August of 1992 a man walked out to the Podium in front of about 600 people and said; "My name i...

Bubbles76 · Bubbles76

I have been through Intensive Outpatient (IOP) therapy TWICE. I have been to an AA retreat. My boyfriend recently had an experience on an ecstacy like research chemical. He was crying because he said he could see that I hold on to resentments of other people. He said I play the victim by thinking th...

boydscollector78 · boydscollector78

I have posted before here about my BF and getting sober. Anyway...long story SHORT- he has been sober for 3 weeks now and doing very well. A whole new attitude and has been taking antabuse every day. Since he has been sober we have had NO SEX whatsoever. Ive said something to him but he has said things...

chris_goducks · chris_goducks

Hey everyone. Well I'm Chris and I've been two days without a drink. I'm trying to make this THE time I finally do it. I'm a pretty severe alcoholic. I occasionally go a few days without but for the most part I drink heavily every night. I can't do it anymore, I'm throwing in the towel to the bottle!! Just wa...

Fallon · Fallon

Hello all. I am new here. Seriously struggling with the holidays and am afraid I will do something drastic. Last Sunday night I actually called the Suicide Helpline, only to hang up because I was so hysterical and couldn't hold my emotions. I know I'm on the edge. And alcohol is not my friend. I ha...

gonee · gonee

As I started to work on the 12 steps in my life, despite myself I started to grow spiritually. I became more tolerant of those who were sicker than me. A little love expressed by finding something good in the other persons character, won many of those people into recovery. A newcomer I had met 6 months ago...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

I've been rather busy with the holidays and forgot to post this. In November I was working, building a deck on a condo. This condo's back yard was right on a canal with no other access except through the unit. The owner was away during the days and told us that we could help ourselves to beverages in the r...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Please say a prayer for all the friends and family of Connie C., my grand-sponsor. My sponsor is very very sad, and is now without a sponsor. She had her for 20 years. I have known and learned from Connie for 11. Connie fought leukemia and parkinsonism (beginning of parkinson's disease) for years. She i...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Tonight's Beginner's Meeting was on Step One. I realized something I was missing that is very important to my recovery. In recent years, when I have had a relapse between periods of sobriety, alcohol was the thing that got me started every time. But it was the drugs that would end up bringing me to my kn...

billyjack · billyjack

I Stand at the Door By Sam Shoemaker (from theOxford Group) I stand by the door. I neither go to far in, nor stay to far out. The door is the most important door in the world - It is the door through which men walk when they find God. There is no use my going way inside and staying there, When so many are still out...

jtskin01 · jtskin01

I have a woman friend in Manhattan who has come to me for help. But I'm far away, and I'm a male. Are there any women out there in the Big Apple with strong sobriety who'd be willing to call my friend, or to be called by her? My friend is in her forties, and struggling with booze and cocaine. Thanks!

Mike B. · Mike B.

I know none of us are doctors but I was wondering if anyone has experience with weaning of Citalopram(Celexa). I started taking this medicine 6 years ago at a low dosage of 20mgs/day. I feel my AA program is solid and things were going very well even in the midst of a divorce etc.... I wanted to make a c...

Give me strength · Give me strength

Hello, I have been in the program since April, 2010 - not drank since August, 2010. I have felt and still feel great since I have started "cleaning my side of the street"... My relationship with my husband seems to have changed since I have changed. We have become a bit distant with each oth...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

A friend's daughter, who is a 20 something college student, wrote the answer to the question below. I thought that it was profound and brought it here for discussion. I'll comment later. How do you rationalize giving people the benefit of the doubt? In my opinion, everyone deserves a chance to pro...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward. --Spanish proverb The beauty of the Third Step is that there's no real work for us to do. Making a decision to turn our will and our life over to the care of God requires no energy, no movement. We don't have to gri...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Is there room in your day for the unexpected? Recovery works best for me when I'm open to what comes along each day. I used to set rigid schedules for myself, write long lists of things to do, and proceed through the day wearing the blinders of my preconceived scenario....

EveryDayisaNewDay · EveryDayisaNewDay

Hi Fellow Alkies I really appreciate all the help you gave me last time I posted about being a dry drunk. I've been working on the ideas you gave me and my HP is back in my life. I'm finding that I really have to listen hard to hear my HP...it's like someone whispering from a distance. But I'm working at ha...

Aquaman · Aquaman

and I was reminded of it when I saw their FB pics of last night. Laughing, smiling, dancing with drinks in their hands and living in the moment. I felt lonely. I felt like an outsider. I felt like a broken toy. Until I played the tape to the end and remembered what it costs me to pretend to be like them. The...

laura3098 · laura3098

I don't know where to go or who to turn to. I never felt so alone in my life. My husband is an alcoholic. It's been 21 years I stood by him. Taking care of him like he's one of my children. I'm tired now. Sooo tired. You hang on and on till you realize years have gone by and he's still suffering from this disea...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

ACK!!!!! HELP WANTED Something "pecked" out the foam around my window air conditioner in the dining room about a month ago. "It" or "they" had gnawed a hole the size of your fist through the plastic skirting on either side, and also through the black foam. I could no...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

http://www.aamuncie.org/March_of_Time_1946.html -- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 4th of January 2011 01:27:53 PM

gonee · gonee

Listened to guy complaining abt how bad people were treating him. After 45 mins. I said, Did you thank those people? God sends those difficult people to purify our characters. My softy friends nearly sent me to an early grave. It was a hard nosed man from India that crushed my self esteem about 21 years a...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Reflection for the Day I know today that getting active means trying to live the suggested Steps of the Program to the best of my ability. It means striving for some degree of honesty, first with myself, then with others. It means activity directed inward, to enable m...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Hello everyone, how I have missed the names that I remember seeing. My computer crashed and well i couldn't find you all. Anyway, a close to another chapter in my life..2010 gone, HELLO 2011!!! On 01/15/11 i will have 3 yrs (dare I say it before it happens?) yes I will:) The past year for me has been prett...

leeu · leeu

Anyone know any details about this? Seeking info for my sister. It might be held on "spiritual lands" as an annual event, but that's all we know.

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

A 1000 Beautiful Things lyrics Every day I write the list Of reasons why I still believe they do exist (a thousand beautiful things) And even though it's hard to see The glass is full and not half empty (a thousand beautiful things) So... light...

TwelveSteps · TwelveSteps

Happy 2011, everyone! I am very fortunate to have lots of friends and acquaintances, and I socialize a lot. This holiday party season reminded me that I am still dealing with people asking why I'm not drinking, many of them people I don't know well enough to tell the truth to. I might get it more than othe...

workingout · workingout

Hi everyone, I posted a while back about my AH. I was wondering if some of you can please share your experience, strength, insights with me. Background: My AH is in the health care profession, he's smart, educated, he used to be the one teaching coping skills to the addicts, now, he's the one listening....

gonee · gonee

I always ask myself if my gratitude for AA has increased since I got sober on the 19 th August 1988. This was the only thing my sponsor was concerned about in my recovery. My gratitude has been expressed through service in AA, the most important of which has been attendance at meetings. Many of the people...

angelov8 · angelov8

Ok I've seen mention of using search to find particular posts or specific information. Dean mentioned it to a newcomer in a new thread. I do not see any search options on the board. How do I do that? I can find my own posts and messages in my home spot, but not other stuff. Help?

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

What do you make of this? Bear with me. 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, p.40 "Then it is explained that other Steps of the AA program can be practiced with success only when Step Three is given a determined and persistent trial. This statement may surprise newcomers who have experienced nothing but c...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Causes of Relapse Survey Relapse addiction alcoholism (Preview) Hello! I'm studying addiction, alcoholism, and relapse and their connection to family history. In order to make my results as accurate as possible, I need a large population to survey. I would be very thankful if you could spare a few minutes for a quick, simple, and 100% anonymous survey to help me le...	HilaryHop	5	5823	Jan 16, 2011 by Klaatu
	I wish the poor man had reached out before he did this. (Preview) http://gizmodo.com/5726667/the-agonizing-last-words-of-bill-zeller?skyline=true&s=i	AmyWillWin	5	1086	Jan 15, 2011 by mental defect
	My Quarterly Review at work. Humph! (Preview) OK, my rating was levelled down. I'm OK with that because I guessed it was likely to happen. But the reasons given. God give me strength! Apparently I'm inflexible - because I'm careful about exceeding my contracted hours. I'm Dogmatic - because I don't back down quick enough (not playing their game)...	bikerbill	17	967	Jan 15, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Middle of Relapse now (Preview) Why do I do this? I have tried so hard, been 14 months now since I first tried to stop, most I had was 69 days.. I am a chronic relapser, even with all the support here... I dont know why, perhaps someday you will all have a RIP thread for me.. I had it all lost it etc etc etc heres where I am now... living at my par...	SoberSteve	20	1278	Jan 15, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Prayer in trouble times. (Preview) I found the following to be very true whenever I am really in my darkest hour."If something is troubling, the recommendation is to pray without ceasing. Even though we cannot see or hear, it does not matter. God who sees our hearts, will hear and release that burden. That's why sometimes diffic...	gonee	3	1077	Jan 14, 2011 by Jamie D
	Thanks to AA -- again (Preview) Hey all, wasn't able to post on here very much in the last week, as was back home visiting family. First time that they've seen me since I've been in the Fellowship. The family is pretty dysfunctional, lots of conflict and spiteful comments going back and forth, but I love 'em. Prior to AA, I'd allow mys...	SteveP	4	735	Jan 14, 2011 by Jerry F
	Relapsing. (Preview) Hey everyone- haven't checked in here lately and figured I should. I was back out for a while- a pretty long, painful stretch, actually. The move from the Big Island to Oahu has taken a toll on me. I like it on the Big Island way more than I do here- I was in the city the first year and that wasn't such a great en...	TLH	15	1054	Jan 14, 2011 by SteveP
	Not Strung Out (Preview) The snow is blowing dense and fast, completely parallel to the ground, dumping about a foot and half so far, no signs of letting up. I am having my favorite snowed-in, planned ahead for it, non-vegetarian sandwich: whole grain toast, horseradish mayo, sliced turkey breast, natural potato chips, an...	leeu	5	827	Jan 14, 2011 by mental defect
	Life's a Bitch Then You Die? I think not. (Preview) SoberSteve's thread reminds me that there are a lot of us who have bought the title of this thread. It's a funny expression of cynicism... I first heard it in the 70s I think. In spite of my disease, I can't say I ever really bought into it. I had my moments of desperation certainly - both before, during...	barisax	8	1280	Jan 14, 2011 by BGG
	the simple truth of my home group (Preview) TheHi bill alcoholic . I am a member of the best dam home group on a Monday night.any night for that matter. It is a mens big book study. Not. A just a discussion meeting. We have a lot of new guys from many of the homeless shelters and treatment centers . We are not a people who would normally not mix. For sure...	mental defect	9	785	Jan 13, 2011 by mental defect
	Does anyone know a good CODA forum similar to this? John can We have a Codependents Anonymous board on this site? (Preview) Cant seem to find one anywhere..thanks -- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 11th of January 2011 01:38:23 PM	SoberSteve	25	1576	Jan 12, 2011 by SoberSteve
	RIP Gerry Rafferty (Preview) another one taken by this illness.	bikerbill	4	1020	Jan 12, 2011 by leeu
	The gift of Hope (Preview) Morning! By God's grace ,another day to carry our message of hope to someone near you.This is not a magic formula but a gift that is offered to any of us who are willing to accept it! When you receive it, you will wonder how you lived wothout it. Believe me,life will continue to rain down full bore,we will a...	mikef	2	803	Jan 12, 2011 by leeu
	Went to my first AA meeting (Preview) I have been wanting to go to an AA meeting for a long time now. But fear has always held me back. So tonight I put on my big girl panties and headed out. I was scared to death. I figured I'd get met with "looks" and whispers. You know what I found?? A roomful of the absolutely nicest, kindest...	Fallon	14	1488	Jan 12, 2011 by LinBaba
	Hey (Preview) Phil from Ontario Canada Just dropping by to wish everyone a good 2011 One day at a time Keep on truckin ehh	PhilipD	9	643	Jan 11, 2011 by PhilipD
	Faith (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: God does not require that we be successful, only that we be faithful. --Mother Teresa It is probable we have never equated success with faith. Being successful meant accomplishing worthy goals and receiving the expected praise. We may have even considered that re...	Larry_H	3	614	Jan 11, 2011 by mental defect
	FACING MY HARD HEART (Preview) I can remember how things were before I really incorporated"spiritual principles" in my actions and life.How I finally realized I didn't just ask my Higher Power,whom I chose to call God,to help me forgive because I really didn't "want' to forgive,kind of grudge to the grave me...	mikef	3	731	Jan 11, 2011 by turninggrey
	miracle in progress !!! (Preview) Definitly one of us. Fantasic story. I dont even know him, yet I rejoyce for him. link to the whole news story.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/01/06/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main7218743.shtml	billyjack	3	772	Jan 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Joni Joneeeeeee (Preview) I just wanted to say how proud I am of you, it is incredibly refreshing to see someone put as much diligent thought and effort into the steps as you are now doing, the difference between you now and the last few years is incredibly profound They say "stick with the winners" in AA, I'm stickin wi...	LinBaba	10	1116	Jan 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	The Responsibility Declaration (Preview) "I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible." When I went to my very first large Speaker meeting in late August of 1992 a man walked out to the Podium in front of about 600 people and said; "My name i...	LinBaba	7	4677	Jan 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Nobody wants to do step 4. (Preview) I have been through Intensive Outpatient (IOP) therapy TWICE. I have been to an AA retreat. My boyfriend recently had an experience on an ecstacy like research chemical. He was crying because he said he could see that I hold on to resentments of other people. He said I play the victim by thinking th...	Bubbles76	16	1180	Jan 10, 2011 by mental defect
	SEX (Preview) I have posted before here about my BF and getting sober. Anyway...long story SHORT- he has been sober for 3 weeks now and doing very well. A whole new attitude and has been taking antabuse every day. Since he has been sober we have had NO SEX whatsoever. Ive said something to him but he has said things...	boydscollector78	37	4670	Jan 10, 2011 by boydscollector78
	New to the forum! (Preview) Hey everyone. Well I'm Chris and I've been two days without a drink. I'm trying to make this THE time I finally do it. I'm a pretty severe alcoholic. I occasionally go a few days without but for the most part I drink heavily every night. I can't do it anymore, I'm throwing in the towel to the bottle!! Just wa...	chris_goducks	14	992	Jan 10, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Christmas can be deadly (Preview) Hello all. I am new here. Seriously struggling with the holidays and am afraid I will do something drastic. Last Sunday night I actually called the Suicide Helpline, only to hang up because I was so hysterical and couldn't hold my emotions. I know I'm on the edge. And alcohol is not my friend. I ha...	Fallon	28	1183	Jan 9, 2011 by SoberSteve
	The 12 steps to tolerance and love. (Preview) As I started to work on the 12 steps in my life, despite myself I started to grow spiritually. I became more tolerant of those who were sicker than me. A little love expressed by finding something good in the other persons character, won many of those people into recovery. A newcomer I had met 6 months ago...	gonee	1	851	Jan 9, 2011 by ferrisdp
	Close call (Preview) I've been rather busy with the holidays and forgot to post this. In November I was working, building a deck on a condo. This condo's back yard was right on a canal with no other access except through the unit. The owner was away during the days and told us that we could help ourselves to beverages in the r...	StPeteDean	13	1041	Jan 8, 2011 by leeu
	Grand-Sponsor passed.... (Preview) Please say a prayer for all the friends and family of Connie C., my grand-sponsor. My sponsor is very very sad, and is now without a sponsor. She had her for 20 years. I have known and learned from Connie for 11. Connie fought leukemia and parkinsonism (beginning of parkinson's disease) for years. She i...	jonijoni1	9	1022	Jan 8, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Step One meeting- HUGE breakthrough (Preview) Tonight's Beginner's Meeting was on Step One. I realized something I was missing that is very important to my recovery. In recent years, when I have had a relapse between periods of sobriety, alcohol was the thing that got me started every time. But it was the drugs that would end up bringing me to my kn...	jonijoni1	21	1390	Jan 8, 2011 by TwelveSteps
	I Stand at the Door (Preview) I Stand at the Door By Sam Shoemaker (from theOxford Group) I stand by the door. I neither go to far in, nor stay to far out. The door is the most important door in the world - It is the door through which men walk when they find God. There is no use my going way inside and staying there, When so many are still out...	billyjack	3	1183	Jan 7, 2011 by jonijoni1
	WOMAN TO HELP IN MANHATTAN? (Preview) I have a woman friend in Manhattan who has come to me for help. But I'm far away, and I'm a male. Are there any women out there in the Big Apple with strong sobriety who'd be willing to call my friend, or to be called by her? My friend is in her forties, and struggling with booze and cocaine. Thanks!	jtskin01	5	929	Jan 7, 2011 by LinBaba
	Anyone have experience- I'm struggling (Preview) I know none of us are doctors but I was wondering if anyone has experience with weaning of Citalopram(Celexa). I started taking this medicine 6 years ago at a low dosage of 20mgs/day. I feel my AA program is solid and things were going very well even in the midst of a divorce etc.... I wanted to make a c...	Mike B.	13	816	Jan 7, 2011 by cindy
	How has your relationship with your significant other changed since you stopped drinking? (Preview) Hello, I have been in the program since April, 2010 - not drank since August, 2010. I have felt and still feel great since I have started "cleaning my side of the street"... My relationship with my husband seems to have changed since I have changed. We have become a bit distant with each oth...	Give me strength	14	1375	Jan 7, 2011 by Jamie D
	Giving People the Benefit of the doubt ~ thanks Jonni lol (Preview) A friend's daughter, who is a 20 something college student, wrote the answer to the question below. I thought that it was profound and brought it here for discussion. I'll comment later. How do you rationalize giving people the benefit of the doubt? In my opinion, everyone deserves a chance to pro...	StPeteDean	7	1415	Jan 6, 2011 by jonijoni1
	The beauty of the Third Step is that there's no real work for us to do (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward. --Spanish proverb The beauty of the Third Step is that there's no real work for us to do. Making a decision to turn our will and our life over to the care of God requires no energy, no movement. We don't have to gri...	Larry_H	14	1504	Jan 6, 2011 by mental defect
	Is there room in your day for the unexpected? (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Is there room in your day for the unexpected? Recovery works best for me when I'm open to what comes along each day. I used to set rigid schedules for myself, write long lists of things to do, and proceed through the day wearing the blinders of my preconceived scenario....	Larry_H	0	571	Jan 6, 2011 by Larry_H
	Drinking Dreams (Preview) Hi Fellow Alkies I really appreciate all the help you gave me last time I posted about being a dry drunk. I've been working on the ideas you gave me and my HP is back in my life. I'm finding that I really have to listen hard to hear my HP...it's like someone whispering from a distance. But I'm working at ha...	EveryDayisaNewDay	11	7897	Jan 6, 2011 by bikerbill
	I'm not like them... (Preview) and I was reminded of it when I saw their FB pics of last night. Laughing, smiling, dancing with drinks in their hands and living in the moment. I felt lonely. I felt like an outsider. I felt like a broken toy. Until I played the tape to the end and remembered what it costs me to pretend to be like them. The...	Aquaman	16	1044	Jan 5, 2011 by turninggrey
	I am a wife of an Alcoholic. Please help. (Preview) I don't know where to go or who to turn to. I never felt so alone in my life. My husband is an alcoholic. It's been 21 years I stood by him. Taking care of him like he's one of my children. I'm tired now. Sooo tired. You hang on and on till you realize years have gone by and he's still suffering from this disea...	laura3098	7	1038	Jan 5, 2011 by zzworldontheweb
	HOME INVASION!!! HELP SQUIRREL INVASION (Preview) ACK!!!!! HELP WANTED Something "pecked" out the foam around my window air conditioner in the dining room about a month ago. "It" or "they" had gnawed a hole the size of your fist through the plastic skirting on either side, and also through the black foam. I could no...	jonijoni1	24	1304	Jan 5, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Historic AA Short Films (1946) (Preview) http://www.aamuncie.org/March_of_Time_1946.html -- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 4th of January 2011 01:27:53 PM	StPeteDean	8	1009	Jan 5, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Complaint or compliant? (Preview) Listened to guy complaining abt how bad people were treating him. After 45 mins. I said, Did you thank those people? God sends those difficult people to purify our characters. My softy friends nearly sent me to an early grave. It was a hard nosed man from India that crushed my self esteem about 21 years a...	gonee	4	1287	Jan 5, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Reflection for the Day (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Reflection for the Day I know today that getting active means trying to live the suggested Steps of the Program to the best of my ability. It means striving for some degree of honesty, first with myself, then with others. It means activity directed inward, to enable m...	Larry_H	1	2188	Jan 5, 2011 by Sacrifice
	Glad to have found this website again:) (Preview) Hello everyone, how I have missed the names that I remember seeing. My computer crashed and well i couldn't find you all. Anyway, a close to another chapter in my life..2010 gone, HELLO 2011!!! On 01/15/11 i will have 3 yrs (dare I say it before it happens?) yes I will:) The past year for me has been prett...	Sacrifice	5	746	Jan 5, 2011 by Sacrifice
	AA Retreat in Youngstown NY in June (Preview) Anyone know any details about this? Seeking info for my sister. It might be held on "spiritual lands" as an annual event, but that's all we know.	leeu	1	1074	Jan 5, 2011 by mikef
	Share Favorite Songs for 2011!! (Preview) A 1000 Beautiful Things lyrics Every day I write the list Of reasons why I still believe they do exist (a thousand beautiful things) And even though it's hard to see The glass is full and not half empty (a thousand beautiful things) So... light...	jonijoni1	19	1155	Jan 5, 2011 by LinBaba
	What to Say (Preview) Happy 2011, everyone! I am very fortunate to have lots of friends and acquaintances, and I socialize a lot. This holiday party season reminded me that I am still dealing with people asking why I'm not drinking, many of them people I don't know well enough to tell the truth to. I might get it more than othe...	TwelveSteps	15	1066	Jan 5, 2011 by Jamie D
	My A is in detox, then going to rehab, please share your experience, trying to understand... (Preview) Hi everyone, I posted a while back about my AH. I was wondering if some of you can please share your experience, strength, insights with me. Background: My AH is in the health care profession, he's smart, educated, he used to be the one teaching coping skills to the addicts, now, he's the one listening....	workingout	9	1038	Jan 4, 2011 by workingout
	Has gratitude increased? (Preview) I always ask myself if my gratitude for AA has increased since I got sober on the 19 th August 1988. This was the only thing my sponsor was concerned about in my recovery. My gratitude has been expressed through service in AA, the most important of which has been attendance at meetings. Many of the people...	gonee	7	993	Jan 4, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Feel super lame, but (Preview) Ok I've seen mention of using search to find particular posts or specific information. Dean mentioned it to a newcomer in a new thread. I do not see any search options on the board. How do I do that? I can find my own posts and messages in my home spot, but not other stuff. Help?	angelov8	8	874	Jan 3, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Your Take- 12&12 on Step 3 (Preview) What do you make of this? Bear with me. 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, p.40 "Then it is explained that other Steps of the AA program can be practiced with success only when Step Three is given a determined and persistent trial. This statement may surprise newcomers who have experienced nothing but c...	jonijoni1	18	1455	Jan 3, 2011 by jonijoni1
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