Alcoholics Anonymous

gladlee · gladlee

"I know all. Every cry for mercy. Every sigh of weariness. Every plea for help. Every sorrow over failure. Every weakness. I am with you through all. My tender sympathy is yours. My strength is yours. Rejoice at your weakness. My strength is made perfect in weakness. When you are weak...

bluebee · bluebee

Hi All, I received some devastating news on Monday. My sponsor told me that she drank over the weekend and that she feels that she is not in the proper place to be sponsoring someone. I am so fucking upset - not because I need to find a new sponsor or because she relapsed - I'm so fucking pissed at this diseas...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . and Fear says, You dare not look! TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 How often I avoided a task in my drinking days, just because it appeared so large! Is it any wonder even if I have been sober for some time, that I will act that same way when faced with what appears to be a monumental job, such as...

gladlee · gladlee

"Do you no know what it means to feel a little trusting hand in yours, to know a child's confidence? Does that not draw out your love and desire to protect? Think what My heart feels, when in your helplessness you turn to Me. Would you fail that child, faulty and weak as you are? Could I fail you? Ju...

TwelveSteps · TwelveSteps

Wow, I just saw the 2008 movie "Julia" with Tilda Swinton in it, and I'm not sure if it is a "good" movie for alcoholics to watch (might trigger some people) but what a terrific example of that crazy alcoholic thinking -- making bad, impulsive decision after bad decision -- that I...

gladlee · gladlee

"All your movements, your goings and comings, controlled by Me. Every meeting not a chance meeting, but planned by Me. All blessed. Led by the spirit, a proof of sonship. "As many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God," then heirs of God. What a heritage! Your suffe...

bandit714 · bandit714

Hi, I've been looking around the internet trying to find some ideas to help my wife get sober, when we first met we were both drinking and hanging out in clubs, at that time I didn't feel like there was problem because we didn't drink all the time, but we did drink a lot because it was a new relationship and w...

leeu · leeu

I am so excited--beginning vacation mid-week, will hook up w/my sister and then be fully present, fully involved, fully welcome at my daughter's wedding!!! She will have TWO sober parents there, an absolute miracle if there ever was one.

pml1614 · pml1614

I am new to this program and I am trying to get an understanding to The Doctor's Opinion.HELP ME??

David W · David W

Hey. I admit that it is definately better than it was 10 days ago. I have a sponsor who started me reading the Big Book from the beginning and I read some everyday. I feel like every move I make has to be forced. Going out in public- even to a meeting is hard until I actually do it. The constant gnawing in my gut...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

I'm ahead by a few hours so I'm still able to catch you during your 24hrs, Mark! God bless you today, brother. You are a beautiful example of how our program works. You bring love, love & love to us at MIP. Long may your experience, strength & hope last 1Day@aTime. I see how much your recovery help...

salone · salone

I do not know if this is the place but I would like to interduce myself.. I'm salone.. Im a prostitute for the past 15 yrs..and no Im not the average street walker .. I travel all over the country I dress nice and most of my jons are rich and upscale .. I work in the highest upscale hotels and wear fine suits ha...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Thanks for all you do here! Wishing you a special day! Mark

gladlee · gladlee

"How easy it is to lead and guide when you are responsive to My wish! The hurts of life come only when you resist My hand. But in willing My will, there must be a gladness. The meek shall inherit the earth.... that is, the meek shall control others and the material forces of the earth. But this is th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Someone who knew what he was talking about once remarked that pain was the touchstone of all spiritual progress. How heartily we A.A.s can agree with him. . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p p. 93-94 When on the roller coaster of emotional turmoil, I remember that growth is often painful. My evo...

ReginaFalangees · ReginaFalangees

I'm thirty, I started drinking at 15, I never had a crash or hit bottom, but I always liked alcohol way too much. When other people stopped at drink #2, 3, 4, I kept going to 5, 6, 7. My parents nagged me, my friends said I drank too often and too much, but since it was never a problem, I just thought I could keep...

pinkchip · pinkchip

My sponsor assigned me to find out where the saying "Keep coming back it works if you work it. So work it you're worth it" came from. I remember someone giving the answer to this in an AA meeting once but can't recall what he said. I know it is not really "AA" and it just came about li...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 When I am in pain it is easy to stay close to the friends I have found in the programs. Relief from that pain is provided in the solutions c...

gladlee · gladlee

"Look to no other source for salvation. Look unto Me, and you shall be saved. Regard Me as your only supply. That is the secret of prosperity for you, and you in your turn shall save many from poverty ad distress. Whatever danger threatens, look unto Me. Whatever you desire or need, or desire o...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The circle stands for the whole world of A.A., and the triangle stands for A.A.'s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service. Within our wonderful new world, we have found freedom from our fatal obsession. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 139 Early in ym A.A. life, I became employed in its services and I found t...

kld47 · kld47

Hi I know this may be really off topic here, but I have started hanging out at another site. At first it seemed ok and now I am wondering if it is not some sort of a AA Sex Site. A lot of chat and or chat rooms do talk about AA and Recovery but at times goes into some really wierd stuff at times. I have helped a few pe...

jj · jj

just checking in, still in school, still loving it, and learning so much. read this quote today, but it did not have the author.... it said "Live honestly, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly & leave the rest to God. some days it is not that easy, but what a great reminder. I...

turninggrey · turninggrey

So, to make my life less complex, I am making a move with less "responsibility" and "prestige" for more time off with the fam and quality of life. The pay will be fairly close, if not a bit of a loss, but I am really feeling like it is the right thing to do. I am going to focus on the fa...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey BB, I have been pretty slack lately. I saw your thread on the commercial facility and was curious about an update. So what the latest??? Tom

Isa · Isa

Hola tengo un problema con mi forma de beber. Hay algun terapeuta en linea? Gracias

voyager7429 · voyager7429

Hi everyone...just wanted to check in... As most of you have experienced, the wreckage of our past often crowds us very quickly in early sobriety. I am no exception. While on my spree which thankfully came to an end 2 weeks ago, I went and screwed up my finances. My inclination was always to find someo...

SUSIE · SUSIE

Morning, I have something I have been struggleing with......I am going on 4 years sober. My program started with me in jail and a lost license. It was my second offence. It was not a easy journey but I did what I was told and with the help of AA and becoming humble I got my license back after about 2 years...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Looking for perceptions from the MIP AA family. A day ago I gave away a case or two of cold ones after I went thru the lessons and steps of my recovery. Renters left a property I manage just like it has happened before. They left alot of trash including bags of empties...beer and hard and I recognized t...

gladlee · gladlee

"Is My hand shortened that it cannot save? No! My power to save increases as your power to understand My salvation increases. So from strength to strength, from power to power, we go in union. Limitless is My miracle-working power in the universe, though it has limitations in each individu...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When brimming with gratitude, one's heartbeat must surely result in outgoing love, . . . AS BILL SEES IT, p.37 While practicing service to others, if my successes give rise to grandiosity, I must reflect on what brought me to this point. What has been given joyfully, with love, must be passed on withou...

gonee · gonee

Do not be discouraged. Life is a series of experiences, designed by God for His express purpose. In AA we choose to work the 12 steps- a series of spiritual experiences which culminate in the 12th step into a spiritual awakening. AA calls it a profound personality change. Some call it conversion. But f...

BeachGirls · BeachGirls

I have been asked by a friend if I know any means by which someone who does not hear can get recovery. He is an alcoholic (as am I) and ready to get help; maybe even enter treatment in addition to AA, but not too long ago had a virus which has left him deaf. He does not yet know ASL so really only communication w...

gladlee · gladlee

"Remember to serve all. Be ready to prove your sonship by service. Look on all you meet as guests in your Father's house, to be treated with love, consideration, and gentleness. As a servant of all, think no work beneath you. Be ever ready to do all you can for others. When you serve others, you a...

voyager7429 · voyager7429

(I hope it is okay to start new threads as I check in as was suggested of me...if it is not, please let me know and I will post in the same thread...etiquette in these sorts of forums varies and so I want to adhere to whatever is expected/required.) I had a great experience tonight. My temporary sponsor in...

gladlee · gladlee

"Yes, come for rest. But stay for rest. too. Stop all feverish haste and be calm and untroubled. Come unto Me, not only for petitions to be granted, but for nearness to Me. Be sure of My help, be conscious of My presence, and wait until My rest fills your soul. Rest knows no fear, no want. Rest is s...

bikerbill · bikerbill

So guys, here I am, still fianancially challenged but with much more than I need for daily / weekly / monthly expenses, but no possibility of making major purchases or taking on major debt. That's probably a good thing right now. I handed my company car back last week, I knew it was coming and worked out t...

David W · David W

I always have had a problem playing a roll. I thought if I could make you believe something about me then it would be true. I especially did this over and over in AA. I never let myself be a newcomer. I learned the words and who was the right sponsor to have by popularity and pretended I was ok. I never let myse...

voyager7429 · voyager7429

8 days in and the poisoned thoughts were starting today...I found today that my first reaction to emotional discomfort and fear is to take a drink. I found that I was envisioning myself sitting at a bar with a beer in front of me...for a second this seemed like a valid solution to what I was feeling -- aga...

struggling · struggling

WOW, can't believe I am at this place in my life. I will post my "story" later. Today I took the step of telling my husband (no surprise to him) that I admit I have a problem with alcohol and need help. I am scared of going to a meeting, but I know I need to. I am new to the area I live in and have little s...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Just musing and looking for "spiritual" reassurance. Older Brother is visiting for a week or so and so part of the time (maybe too much of it) it is reminising with younger family that were not around back then and so the stories start to surface with bits of more recent news included. I did...

voyager7429 · voyager7429

Hey everyone -- just wanted to say hello and let this be the beginning of my journey to sobriety. I have wanted to go to a meeting today but I have not been given my keys back yet...that should come tomorrow...I am committing to go to one tomorrow which will be a big step for me to return... The horrors of th...

struggling · struggling

Hello out there. Well, I don't have any horror story. Just a simple decline of coping skills after almost 2 years of high anxiety situations. Let me summarize for you - marriage issues, working out marriage issues, dad diagnosed with cancer, passes 6 weeks later, estate to complete, got laid off, m...

gladlee · gladlee

"You must turn to Me before you are conscious of My nearness. It is that turning to Me you must cultivate in every circumstance. It is so wonderful that naught is needed but that mute appeal. You have no need to voice your longing. No need to plead, no need to bring gifts. How wonderful to feel yo...

kld47 · kld47

It has been about 3 months now. Has anyone heard anything good or hope not bad about Toni and her condition or now non-condition? Hope and Pray everything is all right with her and we find back here on MIP soon.

gonee · gonee

If we are seriously alcoholic, there is no middle of the road for us. Either we accept spiritual help or we die from the disease of alcoholism. Today we have watered down that truth so much, that most real alcoholics are dying because they have done everything else except this. All of those whom I have sp...

marciek · marciek

Hi, I am new to this board. I live in Lyme CT and slipped after 18 yrs of sobriety during which I did not go to meetings. Got back to AA the day after I slipped and had 2 slips but am going on 11 months sobriety. I have a good support group and attend a meeting a day. I have taken a few camping trips with gals from AA...

transamsam · transamsam

this should at least help me dump this huge bag of rocks on me.

barisax · barisax

.... are yes/no questions. They aren't "on a scale of 1 to 10" questions. I saw them years ago when I was drinking, and I treated them like 1 to 10. I didn't have any 10s, I had a few 1s, and averaged a 5. I didn't think that was too bad, then I read at the bottom where it said if you answer yes to ANY...

revpooh · revpooh

Does anyone know where in our literature I can find a quote about anonymity to protect our humility? I was told Dr Bob said something like; " we practice anonymity in public to protect our Fellowship and in AA to protect our humility".

gonee · gonee

The AA tells us, "do not be discouraged." Why am I discouraged? I am discouraged, because I see it impossible for me to accept spiritual help. The book comes back to my rescue again. It says, "no one among us has been able to adhere..." "The point is we are willing...."...

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	God Calling ~ Rejoice at weakness (Preview) "I know all. Every cry for mercy. Every sigh of weariness. Every plea for help. Every sorrow over failure. Every weakness. I am with you through all. My tender sympathy is yours. My strength is yours. Rejoice at your weakness. My strength is made perfect in weakness. When you are weak...	gladlee	2	363	Oct 8, 2011 by Mr_David
	My sponsor relapsed. (Preview) Hi All, I received some devastating news on Monday. My sponsor told me that she drank over the weekend and that she feels that she is not in the proper place to be sponsoring someone. I am so fucking upset - not because I need to find a new sponsor or because she relapsed - I'm so fucking pissed at this diseas...	bluebee	5	2241	Oct 8, 2011 by Rainspa
	Daily Reflections ~ Facing Ourselves & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . and Fear says, You dare not look! TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 How often I avoided a task in my drinking days, just because it appeared so large! Is it any wonder even if I have been sober for some time, that I will act that same way when faced with what appears to be a monumental job, such as...	Sobrietyspell	1	500	Oct 7, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ A child's hand (Preview) "Do you no know what it means to feel a little trusting hand in yours, to know a child's confidence? Does that not draw out your love and desire to protect? Think what My heart feels, when in your helplessness you turn to Me. Would you fail that child, faulty and weak as you are? Could I fail you? Ju...	gladlee	1	382	Oct 7, 2011 by Mr_David
	Movie - "Julia" (Preview) Wow, I just saw the 2008 movie "Julia" with Tilda Swinton in it, and I'm not sure if it is a "good" movie for alcoholics to watch (might trigger some people) but what a terrific example of that crazy alcoholic thinking -- making bad, impulsive decision after bad decision -- that I...	TwelveSteps	1	780	Oct 6, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ No Chance Meetings (Preview) "All your movements, your goings and comings, controlled by Me. Every meeting not a chance meeting, but planned by Me. All blessed. Led by the spirit, a proof of sonship. "As many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God," then heirs of God. What a heritage! Your suffe...	gladlee	1	359	Oct 6, 2011 by Mr_David
	What is expected of ME??? (Preview) Hi, I've been looking around the internet trying to find some ideas to help my wife get sober, when we first met we were both drinking and hanging out in clubs, at that time I didn't feel like there was problem because we didn't drink all the time, but we did drink a lot because it was a new relationship and w...	bandit714	7	887	Oct 5, 2011 by TwelveSteps
	Healing and Hope and Happiness (Preview) I am so excited--beginning vacation mid-week, will hook up w/my sister and then be fully present, fully involved, fully welcome at my daughter's wedding!!! She will have TWO sober parents there, an absolute miracle if there ever was one.	leeu	7	708	Oct 5, 2011 by Jerry F
	Help on The Doctor's Opinion & its meaning (Preview) I am new to this program and I am trying to get an understanding to The Doctor's Opinion.HELP ME??	pml1614	6	6420	Oct 5, 2011 by Mr_David
	10 days sober/ anxiety ridden (Preview) Hey. I admit that it is definately better than it was 10 days ago. I have a sponsor who started me reading the Big Book from the beginning and I read some everyday. I feel like every move I make has to be forced. Going out in public- even to a meeting is hard until I actually do it. The constant gnawing in my gut...	David W	8	1961	Oct 5, 2011 by Mr_David
	Congrats on 3yrs Today, PinkChip!!! (Preview) I'm ahead by a few hours so I'm still able to catch you during your 24hrs, Mark! God bless you today, brother. You are a beautiful example of how our program works. You bring love, love & love to us at MIP. Long may your experience, strength & hope last 1Day@aTime. I see how much your recovery help...	Sobrietyspell	15	641	Oct 4, 2011 by SUSIE
	my life as a upscale call girl.. (Preview) I do not know if this is the place but I would like to interduce myself.. I'm salone.. Im a prostitute for the past 15 yrs..and no Im not the average street walker .. I travel all over the country I dress nice and most of my jons are rich and upscale .. I work in the highest upscale hotels and wear fine suits ha...	salone	18	2751	Oct 4, 2011 by turninggrey
	Happy 5 Year Anniversary Sobrietyspell!!! (Preview) Thanks for all you do here! Wishing you a special day! Mark	pinkchip	14	1034	Oct 4, 2011 by Rob84
	God Calling ~ True Meekness (Preview) "How easy it is to lead and guide when you are responsive to My wish! The hurts of life come only when you resist My hand. But in willing My will, there must be a gladness. The meek shall inherit the earth.... that is, the meek shall control others and the material forces of the earth. But this is th...	gladlee	1	494	Oct 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Serenity after the Storm & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Someone who knew what he was talking about once remarked that pain was the touchstone of all spiritual progress. How heartily we A.A.s can agree with him. . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p p. 93-94 When on the roller coaster of emotional turmoil, I remember that growth is often painful. My evo...	Sobrietyspell	1	501	Oct 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	This is the first day. I'm not in a program (Preview) I'm thirty, I started drinking at 15, I never had a crash or hit bottom, but I always liked alcohol way too much. When other people stopped at drink #2, 3, 4, I kept going to 5, 6, 7. My parents nagged me, my friends said I drank too often and too much, but since it was never a problem, I just thought I could keep...	ReginaFalangees	11	635	Oct 3, 2011 by TwelveSteps
	AA history question (Preview) My sponsor assigned me to find out where the saying "Keep coming back it works if you work it. So work it you're worth it" came from. I remember someone giving the answer to this in an AA meeting once but can't recall what he said. I know it is not really "AA" and it just came about li...	pinkchip	10	6480	Oct 3, 2011 by angelov8
	Daily Reflections ~ Lest We Become Complacent & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 When I am in pain it is easy to stay close to the friends I have found in the programs. Relief from that pain is provided in the solutions c...	Sobrietyspell	1	1032	Oct 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Secret of Prosperity (Preview) "Look to no other source for salvation. Look unto Me, and you shall be saved. Regard Me as your only supply. That is the secret of prosperity for you, and you in your turn shall save many from poverty ad distress. Whatever danger threatens, look unto Me. Whatever you desire or need, or desire o...	gladlee	1	374	Oct 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ The Circle and The Triangle & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The circle stands for the whole world of A.A., and the triangle stands for A.A.'s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service. Within our wonderful new world, we have found freedom from our fatal obsession. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 139 Early in ym A.A. life, I became employed in its services and I found t...	Sobrietyspell	1	390	Sep 30, 2011 by Mr_David
	Other Sites (Preview) Hi I know this may be really off topic here, but I have started hanging out at another site. At first it seemed ok and now I am wondering if it is not some sort of a AA Sex Site. A lot of chat and or chat rooms do talk about AA and Recovery but at times goes into some really wierd stuff at times. I have helped a few pe...	kld47	1	715	Sep 30, 2011 by Mr_David
	hi from sheila (Preview) just checking in, still in school, still loving it, and learning so much. read this quote today, but it did not have the author.... it said "Live honestly, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly & leave the rest to God. some days it is not that easy, but what a great reminder. I...	jj	7	570	Sep 29, 2011 by jj
	So, I am taking a step down/sideways at work.... (Preview) So, to make my life less complex, I am making a move with less "responsibility" and "prestige" for more time off with the fam and quality of life. The pay will be fairly close, if not a bit of a loss, but I am really feeling like it is the right thing to do. I am going to focus on the fa...	turninggrey	8	568	Sep 29, 2011 by turninggrey
	Bikerbill, what happened with the property research? (Preview) Hey BB, I have been pretty slack lately. I saw your thread on the commercial facility and was curious about an update. So what the latest??? Tom	turninggrey	6	658	Sep 29, 2011 by bikerbill
	hola creo que bebo demasiado, hay algun terapeuta en linea? (Preview) Hola tengo un problema con mi forma de beber. Hay algun terapeuta en linea? Gracias	Isa	6	1012	Sep 28, 2011 by Rob84
	The wreckage of my past (Preview) Hi everyone...just wanted to check in... As most of you have experienced, the wreckage of our past often crowds us very quickly in early sobriety. I am no exception. While on my spree which thankfully came to an end 2 weeks ago, I went and screwed up my finances. My inclination was always to find someo...	voyager7429	5	1436	Sep 28, 2011 by voyager7429
	Responsibility? (Preview) Morning, I have something I have been struggleing with......I am going on 4 years sober. My program started with me in jail and a lost license. It was my second offence. It was not a easy journey but I did what I was told and with the help of AA and becoming humble I got my license back after about 2 years...	SUSIE	11	925	Sep 28, 2011 by SUSIE
	Gave it all away...remorsefully (Preview) Looking for perceptions from the MIP AA family. A day ago I gave away a case or two of cold ones after I went thru the lessons and steps of my recovery. Renters left a property I manage just like it has happened before. They left alot of trash including bags of empties...beer and hard and I recognized t...	Jerry F	3	666	Sep 28, 2011 by jj
	God Calling ~ Divine Restraint (Preview) "Is My hand shortened that it cannot save? No! My power to save increases as your power to understand My salvation increases. So from strength to strength, from power to power, we go in union. Limitless is My miracle-working power in the universe, though it has limitations in each individu...	gladlee	1	460	Sep 27, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Without Reservation & 24hrs a Day (Preview) When brimming with gratitude, one's heartbeat must surely result in outgoing love, . . . AS BILL SEES IT, p.37 While practicing service to others, if my successes give rise to grandiosity, I must reflect on what brought me to this point. What has been given joyfully, with love, must be passed on withou...	Sobrietyspell	1	478	Sep 27, 2011 by Mr_David
	If you are new here. (Preview) Do not be discouraged. Life is a series of experiences, designed by God for His express purpose. In AA we choose to work the 12 steps- a series of spiritual experiences which culminate in the 12th step into a spiritual awakening. AA calls it a profound personality change. Some call it conversion. But f...	gonee	10	570	Sep 27, 2011 by leeu
	Need Suggestions: Recovery Options for Hearing Impaired (Preview) I have been asked by a friend if I know any means by which someone who does not hear can get recovery. He is an alcoholic (as am I) and ready to get help; maybe even enter treatment in addition to AA, but not too long ago had a virus which has left him deaf. He does not yet know ASL so really only communication w...	BeachGirls	4	1128	Sep 27, 2011 by Jerry F
	God Calling ~ Serve All (Preview) "Remember to serve all. Be ready to prove your sonship by service. Look on all you meet as guests in your Father's house, to be treated with love, consideration, and gentleness. As a servant of all, think no work beneath you. Be ever ready to do all you can for others. When you serve others, you a...	gladlee	1	403	Sep 26, 2011 by Mr_David
	Campfire meeting tonight (Preview) (I hope it is okay to start new threads as I check in as was suggested of me...if it is not, please let me know and I will post in the same thread...etiquette in these sorts of forums varies and so I want to adhere to whatever is expected/required.) I had a great experience tonight. My temporary sponsor in...	voyager7429	6	822	Sep 26, 2011 by Jerry F
	God Calling ~ Come and Stay (Preview) "Yes, come for rest. But stay for rest. too. Stop all feverish haste and be calm and untroubled. Come unto Me, not only for petitions to be granted, but for nearness to Me. Be sure of My help, be conscious of My presence, and wait until My rest fills your soul. Rest knows no fear, no want. Rest is s...	gladlee	1	382	Sep 25, 2011 by Mr_David
	When you don't get what you think you want it's because there's something that you need coming (Preview) So guys, here I am, still fianancially challenged but with much more than I need for daily / weekly / monthly expenses, but no possibility of making major purchases or taking on major debt. That's probably a good thing right now. I handed my company car back last week, I knew it was coming and worked out t...	bikerbill	7	585	Sep 25, 2011 by turninggrey
	I came back after 4 days (Preview) I always have had a problem playing a roll. I thought if I could make you believe something about me then it would be true. I especially did this over and over in AA. I never let myself be a newcomer. I learned the words and who was the right sponsor to have by popularity and pretended I was ok. I never let myse...	David W	5	1004	Sep 25, 2011 by Mr_David
	My peculiar mental twist (Preview) 8 days in and the poisoned thoughts were starting today...I found today that my first reaction to emotional discomfort and fear is to take a drink. I found that I was envisioning myself sitting at a bar with a beer in front of me...for a second this seemed like a valid solution to what I was feeling -- aga...	voyager7429	9	3164	Sep 24, 2011 by Jerry F
	day one (Preview) WOW, can't believe I am at this place in my life. I will post my "story" later. Today I took the step of telling my husband (no surprise to him) that I admit I have a problem with alcohol and need help. I am scared of going to a meeting, but I know I need to. I am new to the area I live in and have little s...	struggling	10	602	Sep 24, 2011 by StPeteDean
	The "past door" (Preview) Just musing and looking for "spiritual" reassurance. Older Brother is visiting for a week or so and so part of the time (maybe too much of it) it is reminising with younger family that were not around back then and so the stories start to surface with bits of more recent news included. I did...	Jerry F	4	676	Sep 24, 2011 by leeu
	Just wanted to say hello (Preview) Hey everyone -- just wanted to say hello and let this be the beginning of my journey to sobriety. I have wanted to go to a meeting today but I have not been given my keys back yet...that should come tomorrow...I am committing to go to one tomorrow which will be a big step for me to return... The horrors of th...	voyager7429	16	721	Sep 24, 2011 by StPeteDean
	here's my story (Preview) Hello out there. Well, I don't have any horror story. Just a simple decline of coping skills after almost 2 years of high anxiety situations. Let me summarize for you - marriage issues, working out marriage issues, dad diagnosed with cancer, passes 6 weeks later, estate to complete, got laid off, m...	struggling	8	725	Sep 23, 2011 by turninggrey
	God Calling ~ Turn Again (Preview) "You must turn to Me before you are conscious of My nearness. It is that turning to Me you must cultivate in every circumstance. It is so wonderful that naught is needed but that mute appeal. You have no need to voice your longing. No need to plead, no need to bring gifts. How wonderful to feel yo...	gladlee	1	415	Sep 23, 2011 by Mr_David
	Just Toni Again (Preview) It has been about 3 months now. Has anyone heard anything good or hope not bad about Toni and her condition or now non-condition? Hope and Pray everything is all right with her and we find back here on MIP soon.	kld47	5	559	Sep 23, 2011 by turninggrey
	Half measures availed us nothing! (Preview) If we are seriously alcoholic, there is no middle of the road for us. Either we accept spiritual help or we die from the disease of alcoholism. Today we have watered down that truth so much, that most real alcoholics are dying because they have done everything else except this. All of those whom I have sp...	gonee	5	1457	Sep 23, 2011 by barisax
	newcomer to board...18 yrs sober and slipped 18 mos ago....find that outdoor activities help to keep me sober (Preview) Hi, I am new to this board. I live in Lyme CT and slipped after 18 yrs of sobriety during which I did not go to meetings. Got back to AA the day after I slipped and had 2 slips but am going on 11 months sobriety. I have a good support group and attend a meeting a day. I have taken a few camping trips with gals from AA...	marciek	7	746	Sep 22, 2011 by Jerry F
	I am going to do my 4th step with my sponsor today, finally (Preview) this should at least help me dump this huge bag of rocks on me.	transamsam	5	551	Sep 22, 2011 by mikef
	Those 20 Questions (Preview) .... are yes/no questions. They aren't "on a scale of 1 to 10" questions. I saw them years ago when I was drinking, and I treated them like 1 to 10. I didn't have any 10s, I had a few 1s, and averaged a 5. I didn't think that was too bad, then I read at the bottom where it said if you answer yes to ANY...	barisax	7	3202	Sep 22, 2011 by Fyne Spirit
	anonymity and humility quote from Dr Bob (Preview) Does anyone know where in our literature I can find a quote about anonymity to protect our humility? I was told Dr Bob said something like; " we practice anonymity in public to protect our Fellowship and in AA to protect our humility".	revpooh	4	2726	Sep 22, 2011 by Fyne Spirit
	Do not be discouraged. (Preview) The AA tells us, "do not be discouraged." Why am I discouraged? I am discouraged, because I see it impossible for me to accept spiritual help. The book comes back to my rescue again. It says, "no one among us has been able to adhere..." "The point is we are willing...."...	gonee	2	528	Sep 21, 2011 by Mike B.
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