Alcoholics Anonymous

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 29 Is someone happier, better or braver because of some act of yours today? If you can answer yes to any or all of them, then you can feel rather confident that you are progressing in the AA way of living. If you can't - then you are not giving it the old College try and yo...

lalla · lalla

I dont know what to do never been sober on my birthday or christmas. I dont know how to act or what to do. Part of me is screaming its your birthday. U can party just this once but i know better cuzthe first drop i drink i turn into a whole other person and i dont want to be her anymore. Ive been doing so good and i h...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . therefore the joy of good living is the theme of A.A.'s Twelfth Step. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 A.A. is a joyful program! Even so, I occasionally balk at taking the necessary steps to move ahead, and find myself resisting the very actions that could bring about the joy I want. I wou...

leeu · leeu

In no particular order:1. My daughter called me, on the phone (my daughter has never called me on the phone) to tell me she is engaged (and he is a great guy!).2. My neighbor brought me a delicious meal. She did not know I was home alone on Christmas or that I did not bother to cook.3. I wasn't really "a...

Notjustadrunk · Notjustadrunk

So here I am and this is my 3rd day sober, after a week that I remember very little of. I haven't ever regularly attended AA meetings, although I sporadically attended Celebrate Recovery meetings for the last year and a half. Key word, sporadically. I have never given myself over to the program, and ins...

ABETTERWAY · ABETTERWAY

Well isn't that subject matter an understatement???? So here I am 24 hours after an inspiring meeting with a great group of women who pulled me through a tough day to remain sober... only to wake up to a tougher day... I got me a sponsor who I am excited about, but my first call to her was met with no answer an...

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener - A book of daily readings December 27 The average person has so much trouble in finding a satisfactory faith simply because the mind has difficulty visualizing a force so powerful as anthying but a very complex thing. He thinks he must understand it in order to acquire it and use it. When...

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 28 It is very often easier to identify an alcoholic by his hang-over than by his drinking pattern. Alcoholics, for the most part, resemble the non-alcoholics when they have a load aboard, but in the morning, when the sweats and the shakes set in, then the alcoholi...

ABETTERWAY · ABETTERWAY

So Christmas was tough... emotionally... problems with my daughter and then my mother... I struggled through... went to meetings all through the holiday including Christmas day, got a sponsor last Thursday at my women's bb meeting. Loved her, felt great about her... she insisted I call her eve...

leeu · leeu

Hey--believe it or not I'd never read the posting guide. OPPS!!! Lots of good info there...and I will be so much more aware of those multiple exclamation points from now on!!! Seriously, tho, I did not even know we could search for thread topics. Gee, reminds me of a program I've heard about...somethi...

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 26 As we alcoholics are selfish by nature, it is but right and proper that we should be more severe in our judgments of ourselves than of others. As we are own own best friend or our worst enemy, depending upon our treatment of ourselves, and as we are the one person i...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

New Year's Resolutions for Pets 15. I will not eat other animals' poop. 14. I will not lick my human's face after eating animal poop. 13. I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table. 12. My head does not belong in the refrigerator. 11. I will no longer be beholden to th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

In A.A. we aim not only for sobriety - we try again to become citizens of the world that we rejected, and of the world that once rejected us. This is the ultimate demonstration toward which Twelfth Step work is the first but not the final step. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 21 The old line says, "Suit up and show u...

bikerbill · bikerbill

as my Mum would say. So how has it been. Worked Christmas Eve. I work from home and was at the home office all wekk so not a problem then my sober Buddy came over from Preston for the Christmas Break. We both live alone so we keep each other company. Christmas Eve - a meeting, heatwarming. Was referred to as H...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Simple Grace of God kept all on the Board SOBER for one more 24 hours, we are so very Blessed. I am humbled, Thank you GOD!

Larry_H · Larry_H

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas Larry, ------------------------------------------------- "What I used to call boredom, I now call serenity."

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener December 24 Did you ever think upon forgiveness as a Christmas gift? In addition to its sacred application, the giving of gifts at Christmas is to bring happiness to someone and nothing can bring more happiness than forgiveness. It gives joy to both the giver and the receiver and must al...

sam · sam

I've been a member of this fellowship for 6 years. Today I drank. I need help.

LinBaba · LinBaba

Love and Service This not this this not this Merry...

billyjack · billyjack

I just joined here yesterday. I had been visiting for a few weeks. I actually found this place by investigating some alonon stuff. I am an alcoholic and have been since I took my first breath. Some become alcoholics because they drink too much. I drank too much because i am an alcoholic. I like to start of...

worrieddaughter · worrieddaughter

Basically I am the daughter of an ex-alcoholic and have been searching the internet for AA parties/events for New Years. This will be my mother's first sober New Years and I can't find any non-drinking events for her to go to and thought maybe someone on here might know of one? I'm pretty desperate.. Sh...

theoneandonlyET · theoneandonlyET

SteveP · SteveP

Best Xmas gift today is that I haven't had a drink today, by the Grace of God. Thanks to you all for this gift of sobriety. Merry Christmas all! Steve

Just Toni · Just Toni

HI all my MIP friends. It has been a while, so many changes, new people..how wonder to read all your writings, and also happy to see Joni Joni back....YEAH! Wishing every single person a happy, sober and joyful next few days...as well as the whole year! love you all, Tonic...

Rob84 · Rob84

A Bill Wilson Christmas Greeting From 1944 Below. I think many of us can identify with his message. Hope you enjoy and have a Wonderful Holiday! A Bill Wilson Christmas Greeting The following is a Christmas greeting from Bill W. and others in 1944. ________________________________________...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Goodwill Have you ever envied someone else's good fortune? Consider the friend who calls with a different ring to her voice. Instead of sharing her troubles and woes, she proceeds to tell you good news. Something exciting, financially beneficial, glamorous, won...

mikef · mikef

THOUGH THIS TIME OF THE YEAR IS NOT ALWAYS JOYOUS AND MERRY FOR ALL, FOR ALL WE ARE REMINDED THAT OUR HIGHER POWER LOVES US AND WE CAN SHARE THAT LOVE WITH OTHERS.I THANK EVERYONE HERE FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT SHARING THEIR SUGGESTIONS AND ESH ,IT IS TRULY A LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF SHARING LIFE WITH OTH...

TiredAndMoreTiredStill · TiredAndMoreTiredStill

Hello, I am new here, and although I have support, my husband is lacking. He is in the military, and has just come to recognize that he has a severe drinking problem - drinking anywhere from 15-30 beer a day. This has been going on for years now. It has affected our marriage (he's moody, and often verba...

kld47 · kld47

Hi All Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to All. Please keep those that are still struggling in Your Hearts and Prayers. Also remember Our Troops that are here and overseas keeping this Nation safe for the Generations to come. Be safe in allyou have planned for this weekend, especially if you and your...

loretta · loretta

Merry Christmas evryone I haven't been on in a few days. But I still sober been 20 days Now. I have just been busy working and with Christmas. We are having a nice WHITE CHRISTMAS. It's snowing right now my boy is so excited We were praying for a white christmas. Wishing everyone here has a wonderful Chris...

mandm · mandm

So this is Christmas, last new year I was worried about my drinking, So I started cutting back, by July I broke up with the love of my life because I had actually stopped kissing her because I didn't want her to smell the booze on my breath, pathetic, and the relationship disolved. So after the break up I to...

ABETTERWAY · ABETTERWAY

So, I'm early in recovery and slowly feeling my way around... things are happening. 'Progress for sure, but not 'perfection' yet (been 'coming back' to meetings again and again since August but have not yet built up one steady month of sobriety... Had a few slips but I'm committed and trying every an...

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 22 It is frequently distressing to observe the attitude of the slipee when he sobers up and endeavors to get back on the Program. Some apparently think it was something to be expected, others feel that it was a necessary part of their alcoholic education and that t...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

I am sure we have discussed the issue of sleep in early recovery on this board, but if we could have another discussion about it that would be great. A lot of us in early recovery have a really hard time either getting asleep, or staying asleep. My latest problem for instance, is waking up at 3am every nigh...

Aquaman · Aquaman

AA is not allied with an sect, denomination or organization and neither supports nor opposes any causes. Good! Glad I have that laid down in stone for me. God led me to serve as the media/PR co-ordinator with an interfaith non-profit organization that aims to help the helpless, fight for people's...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

Sober. Still feeling excited and just taking it day-by-day. Sometimes, it seems like years, sometimes it seems like yesterday. It's really odd, but has anyone else noticed that once they were sober for a decent amount of time...their capacity to tolerate stress seemed to skyrocket? Things th...

barisax · barisax

And time once again for the recurring topics... maybe I can throw a bit of a different slant on things. First of all, although I like Charley Brown a lot and could identify with him a lot as a kid, I have never been one to get depressed at Christmas. I think as down as I ever got was the transition from teenh...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

I guess I am ready to explain to my caring friends here what the hell happened to me for a few months. Apparently I was on a long mania, though no one including myself saw it for what it was at the time. But I was working, going to school online, going to meetings, starting to play in a band, painting, dating,...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

It's Aquaman/Rob's 6 month Anniversary today!!! Whooppppeeeeeeeeee!!! Keep up the great work, Rob!

Aquaman · Aquaman

I give up. I wanted to be meds-free so that I could get a chemical-free baseline for a while. Give my doctor a real picture of what type of condition my condition is in. In 18 months I had 4 alcohol lapses. Three that lasted one day and one that lasted two. I haven't had a drink in almost 6 months. I went o...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hi there. Been a long time, and a very rough road. Glad to be back. More later. Love, Joni

ABETTERWAY · ABETTERWAY

'A drunk who merely gives up drinking is merely a dry drunk, a drunk who works the program and truly turns his will over to God becomes a sober alcoholic. The choice is yours.' ****************** I just read that on another thread and I'm reading and re-reading it over and over again... It's my birthday...

tlcate · tlcate

I shared my experience regarding step 5. Please feel free to take part in the discussion if you wish. All experience from those who have worked the steps as well as questions from those who are in the process or thinking about it are more than welcome. Thank you! Tricia

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When working with a man and his family, you should take care not to participate in their quarrels. You may spoil your chance of being helpful if you do. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 100 When trying to help a fellow alcoholic, I've given in to an impulse to give advice, and perhaps that's inevitable. But all...

LinBaba · LinBaba

Are you guys catching this? It's amazing, the moon looks close enough to throw a rock at and more 3 dimensional then I have ever seen it, multi hued in shades of red and rust that change while staring at it, it looks surreal like something from a planetarium, the cloud cover has come and gone and the sky is a...

momo31 · momo31

Day 8 here! I've been going to meetings as often as I can. 3 days I work double shifts & I feel guilty those days not going. I wish I could find more meetings after 10pm, but I have to sleep too so I guess those days its up to me to be strong. Anyways, all I keep hearing is I need to get a sponsor, I need to get a s...

leeu · leeu

A Christmas Message from Bill W. ALL MEMBERS Greetings On Our 10th Christmas, 1944 Yes, it's in the air! The spirit of Christmas once more warms this poor distraught world. Over the whole globe millions are looking forward to that one day when strife can be forgotten, when it will be remembered tha...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Hmmm.......i've just written and posted the 4 Christmas cards that I'll send to family this year. One each to my Mum, my missus and my children. I was tempted to sign the ones to my children as from the sperm donor - raised a smile but really it's hurtful behaviour from me to them because I ain't getting my...

KathrynS · KathrynS

After drinking WAY too much over the weekend (drank a lot on Saturday, and then drank my way through Sunday), I have horrible feelings of shame and guilt. I have never been to an AA meeting, although I was in another program (based on the 12 steps, so I am familiar somewhat with the Big Book, etc) a few yea...

gonee · gonee

To all my friends on this board thank you. Hope you and your families have a great holiday season. I pray that God will keep you safe and healthy. I pray that no harm comes to you. I pray that you remain sober. To every one who comes to this board, you have given me a new lease of life and an even closer link to my...

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	To Do The Eye Opener (Preview) The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 29 Is someone happier, better or braver because of some act of yours today? If you can answer yes to any or all of them, then you can feel rather confident that you are progressing in the AA way of living. If you can't - then you are not giving it the old College try and yo...	Rainspa	0	4111	Dec 29, 2010 by Rainspa
	10 months sober and its my birthday...dont know what to do. y did i get lucky enogh to have this disease when other peou (Preview) I dont know what to do never been sober on my birthday or christmas. I dont know how to act or what to do. Part of me is screaming its your birthday. U can party just this once but i know better cuzthe first drop i drink i turn into a whole other person and i dont want to be her anymore. Ive been doing so good and i h...	lalla	5	1308	Dec 28, 2010 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ The Joy of Living & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . therefore the joy of good living is the theme of A.A.'s Twelfth Step. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 A.A. is a joyful program! Even so, I occasionally balk at taking the necessary steps to move ahead, and find myself resisting the very actions that could bring about the joy I want. I wou...	Sobrietyspell	0	659	Dec 28, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Simple Things (Preview) In no particular order:1. My daughter called me, on the phone (my daughter has never called me on the phone) to tell me she is engaged (and he is a great guy!).2. My neighbor brought me a delicious meal. She did not know I was home alone on Christmas or that I did not bother to cook.3. I wasn't really "a...	leeu	7	922	Dec 28, 2010 by Mike B.
	starting over (Preview) So here I am and this is my 3rd day sober, after a week that I remember very little of. I haven't ever regularly attended AA meetings, although I sporadically attended Celebrate Recovery meetings for the last year and a half. Key word, sporadically. I have never given myself over to the program, and ins...	Notjustadrunk	8	959	Dec 28, 2010 by Mike B.
	Recovery is Complicated... (understatement of the day...) (Preview) Well isn't that subject matter an understatement???? So here I am 24 hours after an inspiring meeting with a great group of women who pulled me through a tough day to remain sober... only to wake up to a tougher day... I got me a sponsor who I am excited about, but my first call to her was met with no answer an...	ABETTERWAY	9	766	Dec 28, 2010 by pinkchip
	Bon Appetit The Eye Opener Book (Preview) The Eye Opener - A book of daily readings December 27 The average person has so much trouble in finding a satisfactory faith simply because the mind has difficulty visualizing a force so powerful as anthying but a very complex thing. He thinks he must understand it in order to acquire it and use it. When...	Rainspa	6	829	Dec 28, 2010 by Rainspa
	Differences The Eye Opener Daily Reading (Preview) The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 28 It is very often easier to identify an alcoholic by his hang-over than by his drinking pattern. Alcoholics, for the most part, resemble the non-alcoholics when they have a load aboard, but in the morning, when the sweats and the shakes set in, then the alcoholi...	Rainspa	2	3728	Dec 28, 2010 by Mike B.
	Feels like it's all falling apart... (Preview) So Christmas was tough... emotionally... problems with my daughter and then my mother... I struggled through... went to meetings all through the holiday including Christmas day, got a sponsor last Thursday at my women's bb meeting. Loved her, felt great about her... she insisted I call her eve...	ABETTERWAY	9	960	Dec 28, 2010 by pinkchip
	Forum Guide-thanks Pete (Preview) Hey--believe it or not I'd never read the posting guide. OPPS!!! Lots of good info there...and I will be so much more aware of those multiple exclamation points from now on!!! Seriously, tho, I did not even know we could search for thread topics. Gee, reminds me of a program I've heard about...somethi...	leeu	10	906	Dec 27, 2010 by zzworldontheweb
	Easy on others; hard on ourselves The Eye Opener Daily Reading (Preview) The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 26 As we alcoholics are selfish by nature, it is but right and proper that we should be more severe in our judgments of ourselves than of others. As we are own own best friend or our worst enemy, depending upon our treatment of ourselves, and as we are the one person i...	Rainspa	11	7360	Dec 27, 2010 by zzworldontheweb
	New Year's Resolutions for Pets (Preview) New Year's Resolutions for Pets 15. I will not eat other animals' poop. 14. I will not lick my human's face after eating animal poop. 13. I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table. 12. My head does not belong in the refrigerator. 11. I will no longer be beholden to th...	jonijoni1	6	1080	Dec 27, 2010 by leeu
	Daily Reflections ~ Suit Up and Show Up & 24hrs a Day (Preview) In A.A. we aim not only for sobriety - we try again to become citizens of the world that we rejected, and of the world that once rejected us. This is the ultimate demonstration toward which Twelfth Step work is the first but not the final step. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 21 The old line says, "Suit up and show u...	Sobrietyspell	0	833	Dec 27, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Well that's Christmas over for another year (Preview) as my Mum would say. So how has it been. Worked Christmas Eve. I work from home and was at the home office all wekk so not a problem then my sober Buddy came over from Preston for the Christmas Break. We both live alone so we keep each other company. Christmas Eve - a meeting, heatwarming. Was referred to as H...	bikerbill	3	573	Dec 27, 2010 by jj
	Unless someone raises their hand...we did it! (Preview) Simple Grace of God kept all on the Board SOBER for one more 24 hours, we are so very Blessed. I am humbled, Thank you GOD!	Just Toni	6	782	Dec 27, 2010 by jj
	Merry Christmas to all of my MIP friends (Preview) Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas Larry, ------------------------------------------------- "What I used to call boredom, I now call serenity."	Larry_H	5	958	Dec 27, 2010 by MarcLacroix
	Gift Suggestion The Eye Opener Daily Reading (Preview) The Eye Opener December 24 Did you ever think upon forgiveness as a Christmas gift? In addition to its sacred application, the giving of gifts at Christmas is to bring happiness to someone and nothing can bring more happiness than forgiveness. It gives joy to both the giver and the receiver and must al...	Rainspa	4	4914	Dec 27, 2010 by Aquaman
	I need help (Preview) I've been a member of this fellowship for 6 years. Today I drank. I need help.	sam	11	1142	Dec 27, 2010 by Aquaman
	Love (Preview) Love and Service This not this this not this Merry...	LinBaba	12	1117	Dec 27, 2010 by angelov8
	I'm an alcoholic, my problem is Bill (Preview) I just joined here yesterday. I had been visiting for a few weeks. I actually found this place by investigating some alonon stuff. I am an alcoholic and have been since I took my first breath. Some become alcoholics because they drink too much. I drank too much because i am an alcoholic. I like to start of...	billyjack	9	1051	Dec 27, 2010 by billyjack
	New Years events for non drinkers? (Preview) Basically I am the daughter of an ex-alcoholic and have been searching the internet for AA parties/events for New Years. This will be my mother's first sober New Years and I can't find any non-drinking events for her to go to and thought maybe someone on here might know of one? I'm pretty desperate.. Sh...	worrieddaughter	7	1636	Dec 26, 2010 by worrieddaughter
	want to meet people either by email or facebook (Preview)	theoneandonlyET	0	515	Dec 26, 2010 by theoneandonlyET
	Merry Christmas all (Preview) Best Xmas gift today is that I haven't had a drink today, by the Grace of God. Thanks to you all for this gift of sobriety. Merry Christmas all! Steve	SteveP	6	897	Dec 26, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Sending Prayers for a wonderful holiday this year! (Preview) HI all my MIP friends. It has been a while, so many changes, new people..how wonder to read all your writings, and also happy to see Joni Joni back....YEAH! Wishing every single person a happy, sober and joyful next few days...as well as the whole year! love you all, Tonic...	Just Toni	5	921	Dec 26, 2010 by turninggrey
	A Bill Wilson Christmas Greeting circa 1944 (Preview) A Bill Wilson Christmas Greeting From 1944 Below. I think many of us can identify with his message. Hope you enjoy and have a Wonderful Holiday! A Bill Wilson Christmas Greeting The following is a Christmas greeting from Bill W. and others in 1944. ________________________________________...	Rob84	1	1693	Dec 26, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Goodwill (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Goodwill Have you ever envied someone else's good fortune? Consider the friend who calls with a different ring to her voice. Instead of sharing her troubles and woes, she proceeds to tell you good news. Something exciting, financially beneficial, glamorous, won...	Larry_H	1	458	Dec 26, 2010 by jonijoni1
	God's grace brings another lucid Christmas! (Preview) THOUGH THIS TIME OF THE YEAR IS NOT ALWAYS JOYOUS AND MERRY FOR ALL, FOR ALL WE ARE REMINDED THAT OUR HIGHER POWER LOVES US AND WE CAN SHARE THAT LOVE WITH OTHERS.I THANK EVERYONE HERE FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT SHARING THEIR SUGGESTIONS AND ESH ,IT IS TRULY A LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF SHARING LIFE WITH OTH...	mikef	3	664	Dec 26, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Married to Alcoholic who seeks help but... (Preview) Hello, I am new here, and although I have support, my husband is lacking. He is in the military, and has just come to recognize that he has a severe drinking problem - drinking anywhere from 15-30 beer a day. This has been going on for years now. It has affected our marriage (he's moody, and often verba...	TiredAndMoreTiredStill	10	1088	Dec 26, 2010 by TwelveSteps
	Merry Christmas (Preview) Hi All Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to All. Please keep those that are still struggling in Your Hearts and Prayers. Also remember Our Troops that are here and overseas keeping this Nation safe for the Generations to come. Be safe in allyou have planned for this weekend, especially if you and your...	kld47	4	463	Dec 25, 2010 by SteveP
	Merry Christmas (Preview) Merry Christmas evryone I haven't been on in a few days. But I still sober been 20 days Now. I have just been busy working and with Christmas. We are having a nice WHITE CHRISTMAS. It's snowing right now my boy is so excited We were praying for a white christmas. Wishing everyone here has a wonderful Chris...	loretta	5	715	Dec 25, 2010 by SteveP
	So this is Christmas and what you you done? - Hit rock bottom Day one. (Preview) So this is Christmas, last new year I was worried about my drinking, So I started cutting back, by July I broke up with the love of my life because I had actually stopped kissing her because I didn't want her to smell the booze on my breath, pathetic, and the relationship disolved. So after the break up I to...	mandm	13	805	Dec 25, 2010 by mandm
	FINDING MY HIGHER POWER! (Preview) So, I'm early in recovery and slowly feeling my way around... things are happening. 'Progress for sure, but not 'perfection' yet (been 'coming back' to meetings again and again since August but have not yet built up one steady month of sobriety... Had a few slips but I'm committed and trying every an...	ABETTERWAY	9	1784	Dec 24, 2010 by turninggrey
	Not Recomended The Eye Opener Daily Reading (Preview) The Eye Opener Daily Reading December 22 It is frequently distressing to observe the attitude of the slipee when he sobers up and endeavors to get back on the Program. Some apparently think it was something to be expected, others feel that it was a necessary part of their alcoholic education and that t...	Rainspa	6	2451	Dec 24, 2010 by SteveP
	Revisiting SLEEP ISSUES in early recovery (Preview) I am sure we have discussed the issue of sleep in early recovery on this board, but if we could have another discussion about it that would be great. A lot of us in early recovery have a really hard time either getting asleep, or staying asleep. My latest problem for instance, is waking up at 3am every nigh...	jonijoni1	10	4270	Dec 24, 2010 by LinBaba
	God Said "YES"!! (Preview) AA is not allied with an sect, denomination or organization and neither supports nor opposes any causes. Good! Glad I have that laid down in stone for me. God led me to serve as the media/PR co-ordinator with an interfaith non-profit organization that aims to help the helpless, fight for people's...	Aquaman	10	935	Dec 24, 2010 by Rob84
	70 days (Preview) Sober. Still feeling excited and just taking it day-by-day. Sometimes, it seems like years, sometimes it seems like yesterday. It's really odd, but has anyone else noticed that once they were sober for a decent amount of time...their capacity to tolerate stress seemed to skyrocket? Things th...	AmyWillWin	11	725	Dec 23, 2010 by Aquaman
	It's Christmas Time In The Program (Preview) And time once again for the recurring topics... maybe I can throw a bit of a different slant on things. First of all, although I like Charley Brown a lot and could identify with him a lot as a kid, I have never been one to get depressed at Christmas. I think as down as I ever got was the transition from teenh...	barisax	4	893	Dec 23, 2010 by happycamper
	Why I am Back (Preview) I guess I am ready to explain to my caring friends here what the hell happened to me for a few months. Apparently I was on a long mania, though no one including myself saw it for what it was at the time. But I was working, going to school online, going to meetings, starting to play in a band, painting, dating,...	jonijoni1	17	1012	Dec 23, 2010 by Klaatu
	AQUAMAN!!!! HAPPY 6 MONTHS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) *It's Aquaman/Rob's 6 month Anniversary today!!! Whooppppeeeeeeeeee!!! Keep up the great work, Rob!*	jonijoni1	13	1044	Dec 23, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Life on life's terms? So tired... (Preview) I give up. I wanted to be meds-free so that I could get a chemical-free baseline for a while. Give my doctor a real picture of what type of condition my condition is in. In 18 months I had 4 alcohol lapses. Three that lasted one day and one that lasted two. I haven't had a drink in almost 6 months. I went o...	Aquaman	27	2171	Dec 22, 2010 by Klaatu
	10 days today..... (Preview) Hi there. Been a long time, and a very rough road. Glad to be back. More later. Love, Joni	jonijoni1	12	1069	Dec 22, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Dry drunk vs. sober alcoholic (Preview) 'A drunk who merely gives up drinking is merely a dry drunk, a drunk who works the program and truly turns his will over to God becomes a sober alcoholic. The choice is yours.' ****************** I just read that on another thread and I'm reading and re-reading it over and over again... It's my birthday...	ABETTERWAY	12	2974	Dec 22, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Step 5 is posted on the step board (Preview) I shared my experience regarding step 5. Please feel free to take part in the discussion if you wish. All experience from those who have worked the steps as well as questions from those who are in the process or thinking about it are more than welcome. Thank you! Tricia	tlcate	0	494	Dec 22, 2010 by tlcate
	Daily Reflections ~ Listen, Share and Pray & 24hrs a Day (Preview) When working with a man and his family, you should take care not to participate in their quarrels. You may spoil your chance of being helpful if you do. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 100 When trying to help a fellow alcoholic, I've given in to an impulse to give advice, and perhaps that's inevitable. But all...	Sobrietyspell	0	499	Dec 21, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	The Lunar Eclipse and Winter Solstice (Preview) Are you guys catching this? It's amazing, the moon looks close enough to throw a rock at and more 3 dimensional then I have ever seen it, multi hued in shades of red and rust that change while staring at it, it looks surreal like something from a planetarium, the cloud cover has come and gone and the sky is a...	LinBaba	7	814	Dec 21, 2010 by jonijoni1
	How do I pick a sponsor? (Preview) Day 8 here! I've been going to meetings as often as I can. 3 days I work double shifts & I feel guilty those days not going. I wish I could find more meetings after 10pm, but I have to sleep too so I guess those days its up to me to be strong. Anyways, all I keep hearing is I need to get a sponsor, I need to get a s...	momo31	5	713	Dec 21, 2010 by Klaatu
	A Christmas Message from Bill W. (Preview) A Christmas Message from Bill W. ALL MEMBERS Greetings On Our 10th Christmas, 1944 Yes, it's in the air! The spirit of Christmas once more warms this poor distraught world. Over the whole globe millions are looking forward to that one day when strife can be forgotten, when it will be remembered tha...	leeu	4	2671	Dec 21, 2010 by mikef
	Christmas Cards (Preview) Hmmm.......i've just written and posted the 4 Christmas cards that I'll send to family this year. One each to my Mum, my missus and my children. I was tempted to sign the ones to my children as from the sperm donor - raised a smile but really it's hurtful behaviour from me to them because I ain't getting my...	bikerbill	3	685	Dec 21, 2010 by bikerbill
	I am new and disgusted with myself (Preview) After drinking WAY too much over the weekend (drank a lot on Saturday, and then drank my way through Sunday), I have horrible feelings of shame and guilt. I have never been to an AA meeting, although I was in another program (based on the 12 steps, so I am familiar somewhat with the Big Book, etc) a few yea...	KathrynS	11	3813	Dec 21, 2010 by SteveP
	Prayer of gratitude. (Preview) To all my friends on this board thank you. Hope you and your families have a great holiday season. I pray that God will keep you safe and healthy. I pray that no harm comes to you. I pray that you remain sober. To every one who comes to this board, you have given me a new lease of life and an even closer link to my...	gonee	2	2516	Dec 20, 2010 by ABETTERWAY
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