Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

mikef · mikef

Just dropped in to see what condition your condition was in!!!! Been really running lately ,wanted to stop in and wish all a blessed and productive day! Another day to thank the God of our understanding for the gift of life,free from active addiction..I'll stop back in tonight and see how all are doing...

bikerbill · bikerbill

My sober buddy, Gaz, got married last year and went to Cairns for his honeymoon. They were there 6 weeks. While there his bride was offered a job and Gaz and she went back over there in April so that she could take up the job and he could seek a work permit. Just had a video call by skype with him - was great to s...

micknjo01 · micknjo01

Hi There, Sorry to bother you all but i really need some advice on my wife's drinking problem, ill keep it as short as possible: My wife is a heavy drinker (5-6 beers/wines) per night She has been diagnosed with anxiety and sometimes self halms herself Has done so for about 2 years She has been through the...

attilio · attilio

Hi there i just shared in a aa meeting was not shure but i asked my hp to guide me .what you guys told me is what i did that is where i came from what happened and how is it now ,went fine .thanks again for all of your supportand incredible counsel.I really enjoy the interactions here and it is now a source that i...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Since recovery from alcoholism is life itself to us, it is imperative that we preserve in full strength our means of survival. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 177 The honesty expressed by the members of A.A. in meetings has the power to open my mind. Nothing can block the flow of energy that hone...

Tina · Tina

Just thought I'd drop in Its been a while since I shared anything, things are going ok. College applications with my daughter have been challenging, also working on getting a Van on the road. AGH!!! lol but that's ok, the out come is worth the work. Just got into a bit of a discussion with my son who has Byp...

dontlookback · dontlookback

Here in Ireland, one law says it is, yet our mental health act says it isnt.

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

Well folks after moving around this island for a few years I am finally back in my own community, have hi-speed again, happy, see my son regularly now, and still no compulsion to drink. Can't get to meetings as much as I would like, but go when I can. Resigned myself to sit back and just relax for now in rega...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We conceive the survival and spread of Alcoholics Anonymous to be something of far greater importance than the weight we could collectively throw back of any other cause. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 177 How much it means to me that an unbroken tradition of more than half a century is a threa...

typ0 · typ0

I'm just about to 90 days no alcohol and I'm feeling frustrated with AA. It's because I don't have a sponsor yet my schedule is demanding and I have been to lots of meetings in many different cities and haven't developed any relationships really. I feel like an outcast in some ways. I don't even know i...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

Here's a song dedicated to the place I go to for meetings, the "Little House". Because that's where I go when I need some peace. xoxoxoxo All! Amy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GugzLSbOQE

susanbiel · susanbiel

I was laid off on friday. I have been really depressed. I will go file for unemployment tomorrow and then food stamps. This really sucks. I have one kid in college and one in 10th grade. I worked in the flooring industry so I am now a dislocated worker I applied for the pell grant gov. stuff so i will be...

jj · jj

I typed this up, what i got out of Saturday afternoon at the womens retreat at St Clares,Santa Cruz CA****************************************************************************************************************************************** As alcoholics, we did not outgr...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. These legacies of suffering and of recovery are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. This is our gift from God, and its bestowal upon others like us is the one aim that today animates A.A.'s all around the g...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

I'm a huge music nerd, so I hope you like it and take something positive from it, can't think of a more positive song right now! Music helps soothe the savage beast! Thank YOU, HP for giving me the strength to be where I am and to go where I'm heade...

barisax · barisax

I remember my sponsor telling me something to that effect. I was still in my first 6 months. I didn't do 90 in 90, but I was probably going to an average of 5 meetings a week. I had something come up that was a commitment I had made - fortunately didn't involve being around alcohol. I told my sponsor I wou...

zzworldontheweb · zzworldontheweb

Hey guys, I'm going to be out of the country for the first time in sobriety, on a business trip to various places in Asia for a couple of weeks, so I'll probably be checking in more thqan ususal. There are a couple of meetings in cities I'm going to but my schedule will make it hard to get to them. Booze is al...

ks1177 · ks1177

Hello all, I am currently a student conducting a large product on Hypopharyngeal Cancer. I have conducted a lot of research, and I know that drinking is a major cause of Hypopharyngeal Cancer. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone who is struggling (or has struggled) with throat cancer would b...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

"Alcohol MAY have been a factor." Okay, so I stole that headline from Fark.com, but one of my personal credos is: "If it isn't funny, it's probably not worth it." I deal with most difficult things in my life with humor. Laughter is a gift from God, and if you can't laugh at some o...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 132 When I am chosen to carry some small responsibility for my fellows, I ask that God grant me the patience, open-mindedness, and willingne...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Property Lines A helpful tool in our recovery, especially in the behavior we call detachment, is learning to identify who owns what. Then we let each person own and possess his or her rightful property. If another person has an addiction, a problem, a feeling, or a se...

ivancostello · ivancostello

Or does that take away from the whole "anonymous" thing?If this topic has been covered before, I do apologize -- I'm new to the group and only 7 weeks sober and I'm trying to find a meeting that I'll be comfortable in. I have a friend who's sober an I thought I'd ask her if it's cool if I come to her...

RachaelM · RachaelM

From an apparent accidental overdose or from some sort of Xanax-dependency withdrawal reaction. But, essentially, alcoholism killed him. I'm getting into some serious self-doubt over not having helped him more. This is horrible.

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

Okay, so I haven't made it a week yet. Still, there was something that happened this weekend that made me even more glad that I'm in the program and sober. I found out that two 12yo girls in the neighborhood are bullying my 8yo daughter, who doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She had apparently been...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi Ya, Last night I read during a local poetry slam. I was SO nervous! Lotsa big literary brains from the faculty of the local college. The crowd gave me high marks. This is what I read... My ExI called up my ex-significant error, to make some 12-step amends.The last time we spoke, I was all twisted on dope...

gonee · gonee

I just got back from an AA and Alanon retreat organised by our group. It was so fulfilling to see God work in the troubled hearts of men and women and lift them up beyond their understanding. I feel blessed just to be a participant. I thank my God for allowing such opportunities to express my gratitude to a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

On anvils of experience, the structure of our Society was hammered out. . . . Thus has it been with A.A. By faith and by works we have been able to build upon the lessons of an incredible experience. They live today in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, which - God willing - shall sustain us in...

LinBaba · LinBaba

or: God Moves in mysterious ways I'm reading Clarence's Book about the History of AA and during our formulative years we did some pretty funny stuff, here's a story I thought was particularly humorous, it brought us our first National Attention, but not necessarily in a way we'd do anymore According...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box. --Italian proverb Much of our time has been spent saying, "I'm not good enough for that job," "She's too good for me," or "I don't deserve that compliment." Someti...

Just Toni · Just Toni

I came down with a real bad case of a Brochail Infection, maybe 1 week and a half ago, but feels like 3 months ago. The medication for this is like an A Bomb, and it is doing it's job, but also knocking the heck out of me...so just little baby steps... Thank You God for the wonderful people in my life that have b...

gonee · gonee

One of the greatest things about AA is the emphasis of family recovery. Chapters like "To wives" and "The family afterwards" have been excellent material for family recovery. Our group has workshopped these chapters in great depth and the result is evident in our relationsh...

vlady · vlady

Hey guys, i think this will encourage you if you can make it out: Free showing of Lost in Woonsocket in Charlotte tonight. Information here: http://ht.ly/2XifZ You can see the trailer here: http://www.lafia.org and other event locations.

Posey · Posey

...try, try again. And I am.... tomorrow will be probably my 4th time joining AA. But it's time---oh yes, it's definitely time. Another blackout yesterday & my best friend is angry w/ me---says I hung up on her when she called me on my alkie BS. I don't even remember talking to her!!!! And I hav...

gonee · gonee

Our Monday night group has arranged a weekend retreat. For the first time my wife also joins me. Looking forward to a great spiritually fulfilling weekend. Our recovery in AA and Alanon has strengthened our marriage, because both of us are exposed to continuous work with newcomers. It certainly mak...

shanaqua · shanaqua

Hi, its been a-long time since I've been here. I've made a pact with myself to quit drinking today. My life is so out of control its not funny. I quit taking care of myself, my home, and my overall life. I'm so disgusted with myself. I dont have the energy to do anything but sit and drink, if I'm not drinking I...

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	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	497	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	899	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	669	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	4535	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	972	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	621	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	988	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	886	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	925	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	926	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	1885	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	1169	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	870	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	1043	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	540	Oct 29, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Morning! (Preview) Just dropped in to see what condition your condition was in!!!! Been really running lately ,wanted to stop in and wish all a blessed and productive day! Another day to thank the God of our understanding for the gift of life,free from active addiction..I'll stop back in tonight and see how all are doing...	mikef	8	1043	Oct 29, 2010 by John
	Just spoken by video call to my buddy in Australia (Preview) My sober buddy, Gaz, got married last year and went to Cairns for his honeymoon. They were there 6 weeks. While there his bride was offered a job and Gaz and she went back over there in April so that she could take up the job and he could seek a work permit. Just had a video call by skype with him - was great to s...	bikerbill	3	721	Oct 29, 2010 by bikerbill
	HELP NEEDED! I'm new here and need urgent advice on my wifes drinking problem (Preview) Hi There, Sorry to bother you all but i really need some advice on my wife's drinking problem, ill keep it as short as possible: My wife is a heavy drinker (5-6 beers/wines) per night She has been diagnosed with anxiety and sometimes self halms herself Has done so for about 2 years She has been through the...	micknjo01	9	1042	Oct 29, 2010 by McGowdog
	just shared (Preview) Hi there i just shared in a aa meeting was not shure but i asked my hp to guide me .what you guys told me is what i did that is where i came from what happened and how is it now ,went fine .thanks again for all of your supportand incredible counsel.I really enjoy the interactions here and it is now a source that i...	attilio	12	863	Oct 28, 2010 by attilio
	Daily reflections ~ Our Survival & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Since recovery from alcoholism is life itself to us, it is imperative that we preserve in full strength our means of survival. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 177 The honesty expressed by the members of A.A. in meetings has the power to open my mind. Nothing can block the flow of energy that hone...	Sobrietyspell	0	495	Oct 28, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Hi just dropping in (Preview) Just thought I'd drop in Its been a while since I shared anything, things are going ok. College applications with my daughter have been challenging, also working on getting a Van on the road. AGH!!! lol but that's ok, the out come is worth the work. Just got into a bit of a discussion with my son who has Byp...	Tina	3	603	Oct 28, 2010 by Tina
	Is alcoholism a disability? (Preview) Here in Ireland, one law says it is, yet our mental health act says it isnt.	dontlookback	9	1079	Oct 27, 2010 by Just Toni
	Glad to be back.... (Preview) Well folks after moving around this island for a few years I am finally back in my own community, have hi-speed again, happy, see my son regularly now, and still no compulsion to drink. Can't get to meetings as much as I would like, but go when I can. Resigned myself to sit back and just relax for now in rega...	mstrmsn66	4	806	Oct 27, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ An Unbroken Tradition & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We conceive the survival and spread of Alcoholics Anonymous to be something of far greater importance than the weight we could collectively throw back of any other cause. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 177 How much it means to me that an unbroken tradition of more than half a century is a threa...	Sobrietyspell	0	520	Oct 27, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Feeling frustrated (Preview) I'm just about to 90 days no alcohol and I'm feeling frustrated with AA. It's because I don't have a sponsor yet my schedule is demanding and I have been to lots of meetings in many different cities and haven't developed any relationships really. I feel like an outcast in some ways. I don't even know i...	typ0	6	856	Oct 27, 2010 by ferrisdp
	Good morning, all! (Preview) Here's a song dedicated to the place I go to for meetings, the "Little House". Because that's where I go when I need some peace. xoxoxoxo All! Amy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GugzLSbOQE	AmyWillWin	5	638	Oct 27, 2010 by louisa
	Been reading but... (Preview) I was laid off on friday. I have been really depressed. I will go file for unemployment tomorrow and then food stamps. This really sucks. I have one kid in college and one in 10th grade. I worked in the flooring industry so I am now a dislocated worker I applied for the pell grant gov. stuff so i will be...	susanbiel	3	739	Oct 27, 2010 by louisa
	Why am i not happy? (Preview) I typed this up, what i got out of Saturday afternoon at the womens retreat at St Clares,Santa Cruz CA****************************************************************************************************************************************** As alcoholics, we did not outgr...	jj	4	1009	Oct 27, 2010 by angelov8
	Daily Reflections ~ Global Sharing & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. These legacies of suffering and of recovery are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. This is our gift from God, and its bestowal upon others like us is the one aim that today animates A.A.'s all around the g...	Sobrietyspell	0	513	Oct 26, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	A song for how I'm feeling one week into sobriety (Preview) I'm a huge music nerd, so I hope you like it and take something positive from it, can't think of a more positive song right now! Music helps soothe the savage beast! Thank YOU, HP for giving me the strength to be where I am and to go where I'm heade...	AmyWillWin	9	591	Oct 26, 2010 by LinBaba
	We Get Sober So We Can Have a Life (Preview) I remember my sponsor telling me something to that effect. I was still in my first 6 months. I didn't do 90 in 90, but I was probably going to an average of 5 meetings a week. I had something come up that was a commitment I had made - fortunately didn't involve being around alcohol. I told my sponsor I wou...	barisax	4	763	Oct 26, 2010 by pinkchip
	Out of the country for the first time in sobriety (Preview) Hey guys, I'm going to be out of the country for the first time in sobriety, on a business trip to various places in Asia for a couple of weeks, so I'll probably be checking in more thqan ususal. There are a couple of meetings in cities I'm going to but my schedule will make it hard to get to them. Booze is al...	zzworldontheweb	19	943	Oct 26, 2010 by zzworldontheweb
	Hypopharyngeal Cancer (Preview) Hello all, I am currently a student conducting a large product on Hypopharyngeal Cancer. I have conducted a lot of research, and I know that drinking is a major cause of Hypopharyngeal Cancer. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone who is struggling (or has struggled) with throat cancer would b...	ks1177	6	831	Oct 25, 2010 by Klaatu
	Drunk, angry, and trying to sneak into the Mullet Festival without paying is no way to go through life, son. (Preview) "Alcohol MAY have been a factor." Okay, so I stole that headline from Fark.com, but one of my personal credos is: "If it isn't funny, it's probably not worth it." I deal with most difficult things in my life with humor. Laughter is a gift from God, and if you can't laugh at some o...	AmyWillWin	8	823	Oct 25, 2010 by LinBaba
	Daily reflections ~ One Ultimate Authority & 24hrs a Day (Preview) For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 132 When I am chosen to carry some small responsibility for my fellows, I ask that God grant me the patience, open-mindedness, and willingne...	Sobrietyspell	0	568	Oct 25, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	In recovery, we learn an appropriate sense of ownership (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Property Lines A helpful tool in our recovery, especially in the behavior we call detachment, is learning to identify who owns what. Then we let each person own and possess his or her rightful property. If another person has an addiction, a problem, a feeling, or a se...	Larry_H	2	668	Oct 25, 2010 by Posey
	Can I ask a friend if I can tag along to her AA meeting? (Preview) Or does that take away from the whole "anonymous" thing?If this topic has been covered before, I do apologize -- I'm new to the group and only 7 weeks sober and I'm trying to find a meeting that I'll be comfortable in. I have a friend who's sober an I thought I'd ask her if it's cool if I come to her...	ivancostello	8	1046	Oct 25, 2010 by pinkchip
	My brother was found dead Monday (Preview) From an apparent accidental overdose or from some sort of Xanax-dependency withdrawal reaction. But, essentially, alcoholism killed him. I'm getting into some serious self-doubt over not having helped him more. This is horrible.	RachaelM	15	1186	Oct 24, 2010 by dontlookback
	Parent stuff (Preview) Okay, so I haven't made it a week yet. Still, there was something that happened this weekend that made me even more glad that I'm in the program and sober. I found out that two 12yo girls in the neighborhood are bullying my 8yo daughter, who doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She had apparently been...	AmyWillWin	6	999	Oct 24, 2010 by Aquaman
	Good reception at a local poetry reading... (Preview) Hi Ya, Last night I read during a local poetry slam. I was SO nervous! Lotsa big literary brains from the faculty of the local college. The crowd gave me high marks. This is what I read... My ExI called up my ex-significant error, to make some 12-step amends.The last time we spoke, I was all twisted on dope...	Aquaman	6	794	Oct 24, 2010 by AmyWillWin
	Our family retreat. (Preview) I just got back from an AA and Alanon retreat organised by our group. It was so fulfilling to see God work in the troubled hearts of men and women and lift them up beyond their understanding. I feel blessed just to be a participant. I thank my God for allowing such opportunities to express my gratitude to a...	gonee	1	610	Oct 24, 2010 by zzworldontheweb
	Daily Reflections ~ By Faith and By Works & 24hrs a Day (Preview) On anvils of experience, the structure of our Society was hammered out. . . . Thus has it been with A.A. By faith and by works we have been able to build upon the lessons of an incredible experience. They live today in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, which - God willing - shall sustain us in...	Sobrietyspell	0	623	Oct 23, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	By Hook or by Crook (Preview) or: God Moves in mysterious ways I'm reading Clarence's Book about the History of AA and during our formulative years we did some pretty funny stuff, here's a story I thought was particularly humorous, it brought us our first National Attention, but not necessarily in a way we'd do anymore According...	LinBaba	2	1827	Oct 23, 2010 by SteveP
	True humility occurs when we stop shaming or inflating ourselves and begin accepting ourselves as no worse and no better (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box. --Italian proverb Much of our time has been spent saying, "I'm not good enough for that job," "She's too good for me," or "I don't deserve that compliment." Someti...	Larry_H	6	1058	Oct 23, 2010 by SteveP
	Hi Family! (Preview) I came down with a real bad case of a Brochail Infection, maybe 1 week and a half ago, but feels like 3 months ago. The medication for this is like an A Bomb, and it is doing it's job, but also knocking the heck out of me...so just little baby steps... Thank You God for the wonderful people in my life that have b...	Just Toni	8	729	Oct 22, 2010 by Just Toni
	Family recovery (Preview) One of the greatest things about AA is the emphasis of family recovery. Chapters like "To wives" and "The family afterwards" have been excellent material for family recovery. Our group has workshopped these chapters in great depth and the result is evident in our relationsh...	gonee	4	693	Oct 22, 2010 by Just Toni
	Free Showing of Lost in Woonsocket tonight in Charlotte! event movie free inspiration encouragement (Preview) Hey guys, i think this will encourage you if you can make it out: Free showing of Lost in Woonsocket in Charlotte tonight. Information here: http://ht.ly/2XifZ You can see the trailer here: http://www.lafia.org and other event locations.	vlady	0	6631	Oct 22, 2010 by vlady
	If at 1st u don't succeed.... (Preview) ...try, try again. And I am.... tomorrow will be probably my 4th time joining AA. But it's time---oh yes, it's definitely time. Another blackout yesterday & my best friend is angry w/ me---says I hung up on her when she called me on my alkie BS. I don't even remember talking to her!!!! And I hav...	Posey	18	816	Oct 21, 2010 by LinBaba
	4th&5th step retreat (Preview) Our Monday night group has arranged a weekend retreat. For the first time my wife also joins me. Looking forward to a great spiritually fulfilling weekend. Our recovery in AA and Alanon has strengthened our marriage, because both of us are exposed to continuous work with newcomers. It certainly mak...	gonee	1	755	Oct 21, 2010 by attilio
	Praying for Strength. (Preview) Hi, its been a-long time since I've been here. I've made a pact with myself to quit drinking today. My life is so out of control its not funny. I quit taking care of myself, my home, and my overall life. I'm so disgusted with myself. I dont have the energy to do anything but sit and drink, if I'm not drinking I...	shanaqua	5	613	Oct 21, 2010 by SteveP
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