Alcoholics Anonymous

angelov8 · angelov8

Hi all, been sick with a cold for the first time in two years. My regular schedule is out of wack and resisting the temptation to down a tons of niquil which is I feel really my disease wanting to me pass out and not feel pain. It will pass.

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hey Folks! I've been a bit absent, but I've been sober. Quick 'Month-In-Review'... I started this journey 7/5/09. Today is 140 days sober. Longest since...ever, and beats my last stretch by 19 days. Hooray...ME! Thanks, God. About a month ago I graduated Intensive Out Patient rehab and immediat...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

I haven't gone to a meeting in two weeks. I haven't drank, and other than that first weekend when I had an attack of the boreds, I haven't even thought about it other than in a fleeting way, and to be glad that it's not a part of my life anymore. What started me on this road was a series of really bad situatio...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Meditation is something which can always be further developed. It has no boundaries, either of width or height. Aided by such instruction and example as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS...

Aliciababy · Aliciababy

I've been sober almost 60 days and people talk about Dry drunks... What are the warning signs.... I am confused on this... Thanks

InnerShell · InnerShell

It has been 25 hours since my last drink. I really want to give it up this time for good. I am worried about what I have done to my health and I have a young child and a sick husband (he is suffering from anxiety and depression), that I need to be strong and sober for. I have been drinking anywhere from 3 glas...

kld47 · kld47

Hi All Today was my regular birthday, turned 49, and yes next year the Big 50. Spent it with my boyfriend--went out to a big breakfast and then came back to my house talked and worked on plastic models--then ordered food and watch the Nascar Race and then he went home. There are friends and family already...

Angel T · Angel T

I am a writer, and in many ways an introvert. Writing is the most cathartic thing there is for me. I have one week sober today. That is the most I have had in a decade, and it is because of my blog. Yes AA is about anonymity, but my blog and my picture and my name create accountability for me. Not only that...

ferrisdp · ferrisdp

I read Dean's comment in another thread about the importance of making it to a year. I'm a little over 8 months. That hit home. I've been in a bit of a "funk" lately -- I think because I haven't been working the program to its fullest. I'm going to meetings nearly every night, which is typi...

Lyn · Lyn

Does anyone know if there are meetings in Kathmandu or Tashkent? They're not on the international directory.

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

http://www.cracked.com/article_18824_5-things-nobody-tells-you-about-quitting-drinking_p1.html

jj · jj

i dreamed i had had enough alcohol to enter 'wet brain' territory. it was at a former neighbor's house, a party house, and i had 'one drink' and was falling down drunk. i realized i had crossed over the ultimate barrier and entered where no one wants to go. i had so much THIQ in my brain that there w...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Have not spent any time at all on Computer, this last month I have had sooooo many test, MRIs, Bone Scans, Cat Scans, you name it, I probably had one of those......but next week all tests will be complete...and docs can come together and make some sort of aim or decision on what is next, surgically.... I p...

Angel T · Angel T

http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. Bec...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101101/ap_on_he_me/eu_med_dangerous_alcoholcrack cocaine, according to a new study. British experts evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and m...

Ennzo · Ennzo

I`ve been sober for a month now and for the first time I`m feeling bad and I need to talk to someone from aa. Unfortunately its late here in the uk and my sponsor`s not answeing his phone. I feel sulky kie a little boy and resentful of my %^$£"*() wife. She likes me being sober but thinks that aa is full o...

dagenham · dagenham

I wonder if you guys can help me with a worry I have. A few weeks ago my closest friend in recovery told me that he had feelings for me. I am a gay man and so is he. I had heard that this could be dangerous to his recovery, so I told him that I like him but I do not feel the same way and that our friendship would have to...

gary4u · gary4u

Dear friends how are you doing , hopefully great by the grace of God. I have started to keep my self busy by doing website etc. I have my own site I made for my mother. I would like to share few things in a few days , I will let you know ASAP. Thanks & RegardsGary Welcome back, Gary. Share in your experien...

attilio · attilio

I am going through a tough decision that i must make and as usual this is completely taking over the now in my life.let me be honest here as the program suggests.i must settle some drbt and the only way to do so is in refinancing the family home.thats the simple part .My beautiful wife and i have agreed but h...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, "Grant me my wishes" instead of "Thy will be done." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not gra...

Posey · Posey

...the dreaded DRINKING DREAM! I've seen folks post about it but in my whole 13 days sober I didn't have one till last night. I was at some sort of banquet & just picked up a glass near my plate & sipped it and it was champagne! I freaked!!! I was thinking, "I don't wanna drink this! Tha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...

The Sword · The Sword

AA is a most powerful thing. So thankful I decided to come in. I go to 3-6 meetings a week and am still floored by the power they hold. The spirit is strong in these rooms. Never a bad idea to go to a meeting. I just needed to express this I guess, man is it good. Higher Power Blessings to you all- TS

SUSIE · SUSIE

So.....I was woke up at 5:30 a.m. by my english bulldog Lilly to go out. Which was a trick because she peed in her cage already. OK things happen. Was going to go back to bed but she decided she really did have to go out. Ok I would want someone to let me out if I had to go. Decided I was awake so started the c...

leeu · leeu

Hi-I haven't done any AA business mtgs in many years, and just volunteered to be secretary of my new home group--all my service work was in another state, years ago. This small group has had no secretary, no GSR, and has been kinda limping along via the efforts of one person who opens up, serves as tre...

Jorvick · Jorvick

Looked into this last night and the UK health site suggested their is a strong possibility of that I'm depressed. However, this is what is confusing me, it's suggesting I do exercise, eat better, take some time off and attend group talk therapy. It also suggested I may need some medication but I don't a...

SteveP · SteveP

Nearly 630 over here in the UK and trick or treaters out in full force. Love Halloween - was my favorite when I was a kid. Best part, thanks to AA, I'm sober on Halloween! Best to all Steve

prmanandhar · prmanandhar

Feelings- "Feel the feeling and Deal the Feeling" Life is full of ups n' downs. we have to "think think think" in a every steps of life. "just 4 today - united we stand" share ur feelings threw the sharing.

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 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and second, I had to continue. W...

gaudettemd · gaudettemd

Hello - First of all I'm scared to death. I reached a point in my life where I know I want alcohol out of it. I can't handle drinking, I'm not a social drinker and I will never be able to be a "normal" drinker. About 2 and a half months ago I quit drinking on my own. I abstained for 2 months and then h...

jj · jj

we are just a breath away from November, amazing..... just as i am often an arm's reach from drinking, or even a breath away from doing something that could hurt others in my life... the steps remind me of my choice for this moment and points out that life "run on self will" can hardly be...

prmanandhar · prmanandhar

"Recovery doesnot promise heaven but its takes out from hell" since a period of first AA meeting- i feel i am in a way of beautiful garden, where diffrent types of flower is there but there is not only a flowers in side there is many hard ups and downs n' pain to reach that palce one promise make m...

prmanandhar · prmanandhar

The schedule of our meetings are listed below. Day : Every Sunday (English - International A.A. Meeting) Venue : A.R.V. Office, Bhimsenthan - 20, Kathmandu Time : 6:00 pm Contact No. : 4264667,9808331822 Day : Every Monday Venue : A.R.V. Office, Bhimsenthan Time : 3:00 pm Contact No...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

All history affords us the spectacle of striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were designed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of sheer self-righteousness while trying to enforce upon the rest of mankind some millennium of their own specificati...

leeu · leeu

Happy Sober Sunday, all. I just received my copy of a new book, written by "one of us" under the name A. Messenger. It is in the process for consideration as Conference Approved literature from AA. It is a daily guide to the steps and traditions, written in a style like the early writers, but f...

Ennzo · Ennzo

Just a few notes that might help someone new to AA who`ve also got a diagnossis of bi polar mood disorder 1 always take your meds and see your doc/shrink and listen very carefully to what they say and trust their opinion even if you don`t agree withi "fake it to make it " 2 all alcoholics in my lim...

Ennzo · Ennzo

Its 12.30am in the uk and I`m asking for help. John Barleycorn is such a devious little bastard there`s so many different ways he can hook you. Like walking down the street past people drinking and having a good time ; like going into pubs on the pretext of using their toilets ; like remembering the songs...

LinBaba · LinBaba

The Beauty of AA is when we reach the 12th step we learn to Share Experience, Strength, and Hope, our failures and Successes become our most valuable commodity Will Rogers wrote: Good judgment comes from experience, and most of that comes from bad judgment When I sit down with My Sponsor, or a valued fr...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha All...I've been conversing with a sponsee who has recently relapsed and of course is paying the price in spades. He's attempting to maintain "self" control so I know that HP and I are kinda stumbling blocks for him at the moment. We back tracked over the trail on what caused the rela...

TwelveSteps · TwelveSteps

Just a reminder for all of us that I wanted to share... I ran into a family friend today (who does not know that I am in AA) and it came up that his brother-in-law is dying. Apparently he had been a heavy drinker all his life, and severely damaged his liver. When he was diagnosed, he quit drinking, but the dam...

eruss · eruss

Hello, I'm going to go to my first aa meeting tonight. What goes on or what am I supposed to expect? Do I just show up and walk in? Thanks, Eric

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

Two weeks sober yesterday. Not having any trouble not drinking, in fact I've been enjoying being sober and other than having an attack of the "boreds" one night early on...I've been having a great time. I feel freedom. That said, I've been having a LOT of strange dreams. I've always dre...

Tina · Tina

Just Thought I Drop in, and let I'm ok. The last 2 days felt like apart of me left the building. Yes it had to do with my son and I lost it on him and quite frankly I still don't think he gets it. I explained to him I really felt about this drinkin, and the affect it has on the household. Told him he's gonna have to...

LinBaba · LinBaba

As Time goes on I find myself untilizing the AA Traditions in my own life more and more, they are good sound "rules" for Life, No Politics or Religion, being open minded, but realizing our group welfare comes first, paying our own bills, attraction not promotion, this list goes on and on and...

Ennzo · Ennzo

just a query about Tom. I heard he was an alcoholic and wondered wether or not he`s a recovering alcoholic. This weeks been a roller coaster with lots of feelings emerging that I`d forgotten I had but I`ve got through it with the help of my sponsor and my higher power. My poor wife`s suffered though and I`...

sunshine12 · sunshine12

Hi... I've been wondering for some months now if I am an alcoholic. My mother is an active alcoholic, and I am married to an alcoholic that has been in recovery almost 2 years now. I have been in Alanon for about 2 years. For about 6 months now, I have been drinking 3 or 4 times a week at home (while my husba...

paul86 · paul86

...I don't feel like getting loaded! Just thought i'd throw that out there. I'm just listening to some relaxing music, reflecting a little on just how low I was 10 and a half months ago compared to where i'm at today and what i've got going on in my life right now, the path i'm on right now...I feel so lucky t...

Tate · Tate

I am new to this, so bear with me. Really, I could use some help on using this forum. I want to get better, but I am afraid that I can't do it on my own. I know that it's not all about accepting, so I am also looking forward to giving. Please, help me begin on this journey. It's not going to be easy for me, but I...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Never since it began has Alcoholics Anonymous been divided by a major controversial issue. Nor has our Fellowship ever publicly taken sides on any question in an embattled world. This, however, has been no earned virtue. It could almost be said that we were born with it. . . . "So long as we don't a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	sick (Preview) Hi all, been sick with a cold for the first time in two years. My regular schedule is out of wack and resisting the temptation to down a tons of niquil which is I feel really my disease wanting to me pass out and not feel pain. It will pass.	angelov8	9	810	Nov 8, 2010 by Aquaman
	Been Good...but HOW? (Preview) Hey Folks! I've been a bit absent, but I've been sober. Quick 'Month-In-Review'... I started this journey 7/5/09. Today is 140 days sober. Longest since...ever, and beats my last stretch by 19 days. Hooray...ME! Thanks, God. About a month ago I graduated Intensive Out Patient rehab and immediat...	Aquaman	6	866	Nov 8, 2010 by Aquaman
	I know what you'll say...maybe. (Preview) I haven't gone to a meeting in two weeks. I haven't drank, and other than that first weekend when I had an attack of the boreds, I haven't even thought about it other than in a fleeting way, and to be glad that it's not a part of my life anymore. What started me on this road was a series of really bad situatio...	AmyWillWin	31	1512	Nov 8, 2010 by juliej71
	Daily Reflections ~ An Individual Adventure & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Meditation is something which can always be further developed. It has no boundaries, either of width or height. Aided by such instruction and example as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS...	Sobrietyspell	0	545	Nov 8, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Question (Preview) I've been sober almost 60 days and people talk about Dry drunks... What are the warning signs.... I am confused on this... Thanks	Aliciababy	15	1158	Nov 8, 2010 by LinBaba
	Need encouragement (Preview) It has been 25 hours since my last drink. I really want to give it up this time for good. I am worried about what I have done to my health and I have a young child and a sick husband (he is suffering from anxiety and depression), that I need to be strong and sober for. I have been drinking anywhere from 3 glas...	InnerShell	10	971	Nov 8, 2010 by Rainspa
	Normal Birthday (Preview) Hi All Today was my regular birthday, turned 49, and yes next year the Big 50. Spent it with my boyfriend--went out to a big breakfast and then came back to my house talked and worked on plastic models--then ordered food and watch the Nascar Race and then he went home. There are friends and family already...	kld47	3	435	Nov 8, 2010 by happycamper
	We each have our own path (Preview) I am a writer, and in many ways an introvert. Writing is the most cathartic thing there is for me. I have one week sober today. That is the most I have had in a decade, and it is because of my blog. Yes AA is about anonymity, but my blog and my picture and my name create accountability for me. Not only that...	Angel T	4	913	Nov 8, 2010 by Rainspa
	Rough Night (Preview) I read Dean's comment in another thread about the importance of making it to a year. I'm a little over 8 months. That hit home. I've been in a bit of a "funk" lately -- I think because I haven't been working the program to its fullest. I'm going to meetings nearly every night, which is typi...	ferrisdp	15	1034	Nov 8, 2010 by angelov8
	Meetings in Nepal or Uzbekistan? international meetings uzbekistan nepal (Preview) Does anyone know if there are meetings in Kathmandu or Tashkent? They're not on the international directory.	Lyn	5	7249	Nov 8, 2010 by prmanandhar
	To tickle your funnybone: An article about quitting drinking both funny & heartfelt (Preview) http://www.cracked.com/article_18824_5-things-nobody-tells-you-about-quitting-drinking_p1.html	AmyWillWin	7	1173	Nov 7, 2010 by turninggrey
	a very rough dream last night (Preview) i dreamed i had had enough alcohol to enter 'wet brain' territory. it was at a former neighbor's house, a party house, and i had 'one drink' and was falling down drunk. i realized i had crossed over the ultimate barrier and entered where no one wants to go. i had so much THIQ in my brain that there w...	jj	6	727	Nov 7, 2010 by turninggrey
	Hello all my dear friends.... (Preview) Have not spent any time at all on Computer, this last month I have had sooooo many test, MRIs, Bone Scans, Cat Scans, you name it, I probably had one of those......but next week all tests will be complete...and docs can come together and make some sort of aim or decision on what is next, surgically.... I p...	Just Toni	8	1011	Nov 7, 2010 by turninggrey
	Starting My Sixth Day Sober. Would Appreciate any Words, Insight, or Guidance. (Preview) http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/	Angel T	7	747	Nov 7, 2010 by Angel T
	Daily Reflections ~ Let God and Let God & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. Bec...	Sobrietyspell	2	358	Nov 7, 2010 by jj
	Study: Alcohol more lethal than heroin, cocaine (Preview) http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101101/ap_on_he_me/eu_med_dangerous_alcoholcrack cocaine, according to a new study. British experts evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and m...	StPeteDean	5	614	Nov 6, 2010 by Jerry F
	need help and advice (Preview) I`ve been sober for a month now and for the first time I`m feeling bad and I need to talk to someone from aa. Unfortunately its late here in the uk and my sponsor`s not answeing his phone. I feel sulky kie a little boy and resentful of my %^$£"*() wife. She likes me being sober but thinks that aa is full o...	Ennzo	8	1002	Nov 6, 2010 by pinkchip
	Help with a crush...what is the correct AA thing to do? (Preview) I wonder if you guys can help me with a worry I have. A few weeks ago my closest friend in recovery told me that he had feelings for me. I am a gay man and so is he. I had heard that this could be dangerous to his recovery, so I told him that I like him but I do not feel the same way and that our friendship would have to...	dagenham	14	2620	Nov 5, 2010 by LinBaba
	Hi Guys, I'm Back in a very long time. (Preview) Dear friends how are you doing , hopefully great by the grace of God. I have started to keep my self busy by doing website etc. I have my own site I made for my mother. I would like to share few things in a few days , I will let you know ASAP. Thanks & RegardsGary Welcome back, Gary. Share in your experien...	gary4u	2	635	Nov 5, 2010 by happycamper
	fear to take action (Preview) I am going through a tough decision that i must make and as usual this is completely taking over the now in my life.let me be honest here as the program suggests.i must settle some drbt and the only way to do so is in refinancing the family home.thats the simple part .My beautiful wife and i have agreed but h...	attilio	8	1006	Nov 5, 2010 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ The Quality of Faith & 24hrs a Day (Preview) This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, "Grant me my wishes" instead of "Thy will be done." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not gra...	Sobrietyspell	0	532	Nov 5, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Well, it finally happened... (Preview) ...the dreaded DRINKING DREAM! I've seen folks post about it but in my whole 13 days sober I didn't have one till last night. I was at some sort of banquet & just picked up a glass near my plate & sipped it and it was champagne! I freaked!!! I was thinking, "I don't wanna drink this! Tha...	Posey	7	1214	Nov 4, 2010 by jazzyblue
	Daily Reflections ~ Keeping Optimism Afloat & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...	Sobrietyspell	1	561	Nov 4, 2010 by avid
	I continue to be amazed at meetings (Preview) AA is a most powerful thing. So thankful I decided to come in. I go to 3-6 meetings a week and am still floored by the power they hold. The spirit is strong in these rooms. Never a bad idea to go to a meeting. I just needed to express this I guess, man is it good. Higher Power Blessings to you all- TS	The Sword	2	577	Nov 3, 2010 by jj
	HP sense of humor (Preview) So.....I was woke up at 5:30 a.m. by my english bulldog Lilly to go out. Which was a trick because she peed in her cage already. OK things happen. Was going to go back to bed but she decided she really did have to go out. Ok I would want someone to let me out if I had to go. Decided I was awake so started the c...	SUSIE	3	873	Nov 3, 2010 by Jerry F
	Need input from live group secretaries AA-USA (Preview) Hi-I haven't done any AA business mtgs in many years, and just volunteered to be secretary of my new home group--all my service work was in another state, years ago. This small group has had no secretary, no GSR, and has been kinda limping along via the efforts of one person who opens up, serves as tre...	leeu	6	1201	Nov 1, 2010 by Klaatu
	Depression .... ok a whinge (Preview) Looked into this last night and the UK health site suggested their is a strong possibility of that I'm depressed. However, this is what is confusing me, it's suggesting I do exercise, eat better, take some time off and attend group talk therapy. It also suggested I may need some medication but I don't a...	Jorvick	30	1247	Nov 1, 2010 by Jorvick
	Happy Sober Halloween (Preview) Nearly 630 over here in the UK and trick or treaters out in full force. Love Halloween - was my favorite when I was a kid. Best part, thanks to AA, I'm sober on Halloween! Best to all Steve	SteveP	6	1022	Nov 1, 2010 by louisa
	SHARING IS A BEST MEDICINE FOR RECOVERING (Preview) Feelings- "Feel the feeling and Deal the Feeling" Life is full of ups n' downs. we have to "think think think" in a every steps of life. "just 4 today - united we stand" share ur feelings threw the sharing.	prmanandhar	4	728	Nov 1, 2010 by Mike B.
	Daily Reflections ~ I Cannot Change the Wind & 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 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and second, I had to continue. W...	Sobrietyspell	0	617	Nov 1, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	need help (Preview) Hello - First of all I'm scared to death. I reached a point in my life where I know I want alcohol out of it. I can't handle drinking, I'm not a social drinker and I will never be able to be a "normal" drinker. About 2 and a half months ago I quit drinking on my own. I abstained for 2 months and then h...	gaudettemd	17	1159	Nov 1, 2010 by pinkchip
	sunday morning thought (Preview) we are just a breath away from November, amazing..... just as i am often an arm's reach from drinking, or even a breath away from doing something that could hurt others in my life... the steps remind me of my choice for this moment and points out that life "run on self will" can hardly be...	jj	3	522	Nov 1, 2010 by mikef
	Recovery doesnot promise heaven but its takes out from hell (Preview) "Recovery doesnot promise heaven but its takes out from hell" since a period of first AA meeting- i feel i am in a way of beautiful garden, where diffrent types of flower is there but there is not only a flowers in side there is many hard ups and downs n' pain to reach that palce one promise make m...	prmanandhar	5	799	Nov 1, 2010 by prmanandhar
	AA in kathmandu nepal (Preview) The schedule of our meetings are listed below. Day : Every Sunday (English - International A.A. Meeting) Venue : A.R.V. Office, Bhimsenthan - 20, Kathmandu Time : 6:00 pm Contact No. : 4264667,9808331822 Day : Every Monday Venue : A.R.V. Office, Bhimsenthan Time : 3:00 pm Contact No...	prmanandhar	3	4870	Nov 1, 2010 by Jerry F
	Daily Reflections ~ Avoiding Controversy & 24hrs a Day (Preview) All history affords us the spectacle of striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were designed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of sheer self-righteousness while trying to enforce upon the rest of mankind some millennium of their own specificati...	Sobrietyspell	1	818	Oct 31, 2010 by jj
	Living the Twelve Steps of Recovery (Preview) Happy Sober Sunday, all. I just received my copy of a new book, written by "one of us" under the name A. Messenger. It is in the process for consideration as Conference Approved literature from AA. It is a daily guide to the steps and traditions, written in a style like the early writers, but f...	leeu	0	492	Oct 31, 2010 by leeu
	scribblings of a newly recovered manic depressive alcoholic (Preview) Just a few notes that might help someone new to AA who`ve also got a diagnossis of bi polar mood disorder 1 always take your meds and see your doc/shrink and listen very carefully to what they say and trust their opinion even if you don`t agree withi "fake it to make it " 2 all alcoholics in my lim...	Ennzo	3	898	Oct 31, 2010 by bikerbill
	obsessing about drink (Preview) Its 12.30am in the uk and I`m asking for help. John Barleycorn is such a devious little bastard there`s so many different ways he can hook you. Like walking down the street past people drinking and having a good time ; like going into pubs on the pretext of using their toilets ; like remembering the songs...	Ennzo	4	663	Oct 31, 2010 by happycamper
	Experience, Strength, and Hope (Preview) The Beauty of AA is when we reach the 12th step we learn to Share Experience, Strength, and Hope, our failures and Successes become our most valuable commodity Will Rogers wrote: Good judgment comes from experience, and most of that comes from bad judgment When I sit down with My Sponsor, or a valued fr...	LinBaba	3	4515	Oct 31, 2010 by LinBaba
	Went back out... (Preview) Aloha All...I've been conversing with a sponsee who has recently relapsed and of course is paying the price in spades. He's attempting to maintain "self" control so I know that HP and I are kinda stumbling blocks for him at the moment. We back tracked over the trail on what caused the rela...	Jerry F	10	964	Oct 31, 2010 by angelov8
	Food for thought (Preview) Just a reminder for all of us that I wanted to share... I ran into a family friend today (who does not know that I am in AA) and it came up that his brother-in-law is dying. Apparently he had been a heavy drinker all his life, and severely damaged his liver. When he was diagnosed, he quit drinking, but the dam...	TwelveSteps	3	576	Oct 30, 2010 by TwelveSteps
	First Meeting (Preview) Hello, I'm going to go to my first aa meeting tonight. What goes on or what am I supposed to expect? Do I just show up and walk in? Thanks, Eric	eruss	10	980	Oct 30, 2010 by TwelveSteps
	Eeeeeeek. (Preview) Two weeks sober yesterday. Not having any trouble not drinking, in fact I've been enjoying being sober and other than having an attack of the "boreds" one night early on...I've been having a great time. I feel freedom. That said, I've been having a LOT of strange dreams. I've always dre...	AmyWillWin	15	882	Oct 30, 2010 by angelov8
	FEELING DOWN (Preview) Just Thought I Drop in, and let I'm ok. The last 2 days felt like apart of me left the building. Yes it had to do with my son and I lost it on him and quite frankly I still don't think he gets it. I explained to him I really felt about this drinkin, and the affect it has on the household. Told him he's gonna have to...	Tina	5	920	Oct 29, 2010 by Tina
	The Traditions in our own lives (Preview) As Time goes on I find myself untilizing the AA Traditions in my own life more and more, they are good sound "rules" for Life, No Politics or Religion, being open minded, but realizing our group welfare comes first, paying our own bills, attraction not promotion, this list goes on and on and...	LinBaba	2	919	Oct 29, 2010 by attilio
	tom waits (Preview) just a query about Tom. I heard he was an alcoholic and wondered wether or not he`s a recovering alcoholic. This weeks been a roller coaster with lots of feelings emerging that I`d forgotten I had but I`ve got through it with the help of my sponsor and my higher power. My poor wife`s suffered though and I`...	Ennzo	4	1876	Oct 29, 2010 by LinBaba
	New here, and trying to figure out if I belong (Preview) Hi... I've been wondering for some months now if I am an alcoholic. My mother is an active alcoholic, and I am married to an alcoholic that has been in recovery almost 2 years now. I have been in Alanon for about 2 years. For about 6 months now, I have been drinking 3 or 4 times a week at home (while my husba...	sunshine12	8	1163	Oct 29, 2010 by Ennzo
	When i'm feeling grateful... (Preview) ...I don't feel like getting loaded! Just thought i'd throw that out there. I'm just listening to some relaxing music, reflecting a little on just how low I was 10 and a half months ago compared to where i'm at today and what i've got going on in my life right now, the path i'm on right now...I feel so lucky t...	paul86	5	868	Oct 29, 2010 by gaudettemd
	Day One (Preview) I am new to this, so bear with me. Really, I could use some help on using this forum. I want to get better, but I am afraid that I can't do it on my own. I know that it's not all about accepting, so I am also looking forward to giving. Please, help me begin on this journey. It's not going to be easy for me, but I...	Tate	16	1040	Oct 29, 2010 by gaudettemd
	Daily Reflections ~ Live and Let Live & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Never since it began has Alcoholics Anonymous been divided by a major controversial issue. Nor has our Fellowship ever publicly taken sides on any question in an embattled world. This, however, has been no earned virtue. It could almost be said that we were born with it. . . . "So long as we don't a...	Sobrietyspell	0	528	Oct 29, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
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