Alcoholics Anonymous

Aquaman · Aquaman

No...I'm not getting a procedure (but I did once...oh let's save that for another day) I made two good female friends in rehab. A "sober-buddy", if ya will. One (Nikki) who has gone on to a 90-day inpatient and we keep in touch. She wants to get into NA & AA when she gets out. Her female...

jj · jj

When i first came to AA i wondered why it wasn't better advertised. LOL then i found out most people do not want to 'be fixed' when they are sent to AA meetings from the court system, and the ones who have struggled with wanting and needing sobriety are the ones who seek out AA for help. Last night at my h...

oliverbe · oliverbe

Okay so I would have 30 days today, but yesterday I used cocaine at work. One of my coworkers had it and offered it to me, I accepted. I feel horrible it is like all the progress I have made over the past few weeks has been destroyed. I didn't drink though although it made me want to, but I am taking anabuse...

dale63 · dale63

Just started a two year term as my group GSR. Attended my first area assembly. Gonna be fun learning the business side of AA. Guess I gotta stay sober another two years now. Dang commitments.

LinBaba · LinBaba

Have something in common They help those that help themselves Sobriety, like anything, takes work Faith without works is dead half measures availed us nothing The result was nil until we let go of our old ideas dead nothing nil Think they were trying to say something there? We have to do actual work, ac...

Full Flight · Full Flight

Many of us Real alcoholics pursue this into the gates of Insanity or Death. We learned that we had to (fully concede) to our innermost selves that were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery = Concede = Admit Complete Defeat! The Delusion! that we are like other people Or! so called - Norm...

chester · chester

I don't know how to hadle this and am not doing very well

zzworldontheweb · zzworldontheweb

Going to the far east for a couple weeks on business so will probably be checking in more than normal. Thanks to everyone for posting, it continues to be a great resourse for everyone.

John · John

hello everyone, Yes, I agree 100% that we should have a Codependents forum on the site. Just bare with me, let me get my barings some and I'll start putting one together and notify everyone of its existance once I have the work done. Just be patient, as right now, I'm not operating at full capacity, jus...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

Go me. And all of you. This song is *not* what you think. It's what you kept telling yourself. Keep on keepin' on.

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi, my name is Rob and I am an addict. WOW, it feels GREAT to say that without a qualifying statement of some kind or another afterwards! I'm 44 years old, an 18 month member of AA and an out-patient with 6 & 1/2 months clean & sober. I've been a member over across the cyber-hall at the AA MIP Board...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I was reading from the Alanon Board here and I got so annoyed that I had to call my sponsor. I really don't get it. I always figured I was the sickest person in the whole picture. I mean I know my ex is a few cards short of a full deck...and he was a drunk too so I guess I could qualify for Alanon...But...I sti...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Ive heard many stories, some got it the first day they were sober, others after 6 months or a year clean, some only after doing the steps, curious to know when yours was and what happened?

happinessisawarmgun · happinessisawarmgun

I am back Currently in the middle of a 3 week long binge, trying to really stop and get back in the program. I am really just sick and tired of this and really need to get clean once and for all. I am 23 now and really feelking like i am just fucking up my life. I'm like really depressed and need to get out of this b...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hi all. Just making an effort to reach out. I think once I have practiced this long enough, I will become more used to picking up phone and posting and doing other things to tell on my disease. I am very tired as I only got a couple hours sleep last night (insomnia... UGH.) I napped for 2 hours today on the cou...

HilaryHop · HilaryHop

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

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

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

bikerbill · bikerbill

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

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

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

gonee · gonee

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

SteveP · SteveP

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

TLH · TLH

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

leeu · leeu

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

barisax · barisax

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

mental defect · mental defect

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

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

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

bikerbill · bikerbill

another one taken by this illness.

mikef · mikef

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

Fallon · Fallon

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

PhilipD · PhilipD

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

Larry_H · Larry_H

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

mikef · mikef

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

billyjack · billyjack

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

LinBaba · LinBaba

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

LinBaba · LinBaba

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

Bubbles76 · Bubbles76

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

boydscollector78 · boydscollector78

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

chris_goducks · chris_goducks

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

Fallon · Fallon

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

gonee · gonee

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

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

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

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

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

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

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

billyjack · billyjack

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

jtskin01 · jtskin01

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

Mike B. · Mike B.

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

Give me strength · Give me strength

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

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

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

Larry_H · Larry_H

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

Larry_H · Larry_H

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Gender-Bending... (Preview) No...I'm not getting a procedure (but I did once...oh let's save that for another day) I made two good female friends in rehab. A "sober-buddy", if ya will. One (Nikki) who has gone on to a 90-day inpatient and we keep in touch. She wants to get into NA & AA when she gets out. Her female...	Aquaman	18	756	Jan 20, 2011 by SteveP
	This is a program of attraction (Preview) When i first came to AA i wondered why it wasn't better advertised. LOL then i found out most people do not want to 'be fixed' when they are sent to AA meetings from the court system, and the ones who have struggled with wanting and needing sobriety are the ones who seek out AA for help. Last night at my h...	jj	8	890	Jan 20, 2011 by jj
	I used cocaine (Preview) Okay so I would have 30 days today, but yesterday I used cocaine at work. One of my coworkers had it and offered it to me, I accepted. I feel horrible it is like all the progress I have made over the past few weeks has been destroyed. I didn't drink though although it made me want to, but I am taking anabuse...	oliverbe	17	1074	Jan 20, 2011 by Mike B.
	Who is in Service work? (Preview) Just started a two year term as my group GSR. Attended my first area assembly. Gonna be fun learning the business side of AA. Guess I gotta stay sober another two years now. Dang commitments.	dale63	13	1082	Jan 20, 2011 by Klaatu
	God and AA (Preview) Have something in common They help those that help themselves Sobriety, like anything, takes work Faith without works is dead half measures availed us nothing The result was nil until we let go of our old ideas dead nothing nil Think they were trying to say something there? We have to do actual work, ac...	LinBaba	7	1297	Jan 19, 2011 by LinBaba
	The Persistence of this illusion Astonishing! (Preview) Many of us Real alcoholics pursue this into the gates of Insanity or Death. We learned that we had to (fully concede) to our innermost selves that were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery = Concede = Admit Complete Defeat! The Delusion! that we are like other people Or! so called - Norm...	Full Flight	5	1931	Jan 19, 2011 by Full Flight
	How to handle things when your wife has an afair (Preview) I don't know how to hadle this and am not doing very well	chester	11	912	Jan 19, 2011 by chester
	Out of the country again for a bit... (Preview) Going to the far east for a couple weeks on business so will probably be checking in more than normal. Thanks to everyone for posting, it continues to be a great resourse for everyone.	zzworldontheweb	3	607	Jan 18, 2011 by happycamper
	CoDa (Preview) hello everyone, Yes, I agree 100% that we should have a Codependents forum on the site. Just bare with me, let me get my barings some and I'll start putting one together and notify everyone of its existance once I have the work done. Just be patient, as right now, I'm not operating at full capacity, jus...	John	4	730	Jan 18, 2011 by Mike B.
	90 days (Preview) Go me. And all of you. This song is not what you think. It's what you kept telling yourself. Keep on keepin' on.	AmyWillWin	14	1343	Jan 18, 2011 by Posey
	Posted this over in NA... (Preview) Hi, my name is Rob and I am an addict. WOW, it feels GREAT to say that without a qualifying statement of some kind or another afterwards! I'm 44 years old, an 18 month member of AA and an out-patient with 6 & 1/2 months clean & sober. I've been a member over across the cyber-hall at the AA MIP Board...	Aquaman	3	798	Jan 18, 2011 by Klaatu
	Was reading Alanon Boards (Preview) I was reading from the Alanon Board here and I got so annoyed that I had to call my sponsor. I really don't get it. I always figured I was the sickest person in the whole picture. I mean I know my ex is a few cards short of a full deck...and he was a drunk too so I guess I could qualify for Alanon...But...I sti...	pinkchip	11	1899	Jan 17, 2011 by bikerbill
	When did you first get your start on a "spiritual awakening"? (Preview) Ive heard many stories, some got it the first day they were sober, others after 6 months or a year clean, some only after doing the steps, curious to know when yours was and what happened?	SoberSteve	8	823	Jan 17, 2011 by bikerbill
	NEVER ENDING (Preview) I am back Currently in the middle of a 3 week long binge, trying to really stop and get back in the program. I am really just sick and tired of this and really need to get clean once and for all. I am 23 now and really feelking like i am just fucking up my life. I'm like really depressed and need to get out of this b...	happinessisawarmgun	5	834	Jan 16, 2011 by pinkchip
	Had some drinking thoughts (Preview) Hi all. Just making an effort to reach out. I think once I have practiced this long enough, I will become more used to picking up phone and posting and doing other things to tell on my disease. I am very tired as I only got a couple hours sleep last night (insomnia... UGH.) I napped for 2 hours today on the cou...	jonijoni1	9	1038	Jan 16, 2011 by SteveP
	Causes of Relapse Survey Relapse addiction alcoholism (Preview) Hello! I'm studying addiction, alcoholism, and relapse and their connection to family history. In order to make my results as accurate as possible, I need a large population to survey. I would be very thankful if you could spare a few minutes for a quick, simple, and 100% anonymous survey to help me le...	HilaryHop	5	6611	Jan 16, 2011 by Klaatu
	I wish the poor man had reached out before he did this. (Preview) http://gizmodo.com/5726667/the-agonizing-last-words-of-bill-zeller?skyline=true&s=i	AmyWillWin	5	1105	Jan 15, 2011 by mental defect
	My Quarterly Review at work. Humph! (Preview) OK, my rating was levelled down. I'm OK with that because I guessed it was likely to happen. But the reasons given. God give me strength! Apparently I'm inflexible - because I'm careful about exceeding my contracted hours. I'm Dogmatic - because I don't back down quick enough (not playing their game)...	bikerbill	17	991	Jan 15, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Middle of Relapse now (Preview) Why do I do this? I have tried so hard, been 14 months now since I first tried to stop, most I had was 69 days.. I am a chronic relapser, even with all the support here... I dont know why, perhaps someday you will all have a RIP thread for me.. I had it all lost it etc etc etc heres where I am now... living at my par...	SoberSteve	20	1291	Jan 15, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Prayer in trouble times. (Preview) I found the following to be very true whenever I am really in my darkest hour."If something is troubling, the recommendation is to pray without ceasing. Even though we cannot see or hear, it does not matter. God who sees our hearts, will hear and release that burden. That's why sometimes diffic...	gonee	3	1095	Jan 14, 2011 by Jamie D
	Thanks to AA -- again (Preview) Hey all, wasn't able to post on here very much in the last week, as was back home visiting family. First time that they've seen me since I've been in the Fellowship. The family is pretty dysfunctional, lots of conflict and spiteful comments going back and forth, but I love 'em. Prior to AA, I'd allow mys...	SteveP	4	754	Jan 14, 2011 by Jerry F
	Relapsing. (Preview) Hey everyone- haven't checked in here lately and figured I should. I was back out for a while- a pretty long, painful stretch, actually. The move from the Big Island to Oahu has taken a toll on me. I like it on the Big Island way more than I do here- I was in the city the first year and that wasn't such a great en...	TLH	15	1069	Jan 14, 2011 by SteveP
	Not Strung Out (Preview) The snow is blowing dense and fast, completely parallel to the ground, dumping about a foot and half so far, no signs of letting up. I am having my favorite snowed-in, planned ahead for it, non-vegetarian sandwich: whole grain toast, horseradish mayo, sliced turkey breast, natural potato chips, an...	leeu	5	844	Jan 14, 2011 by mental defect
	Life's a Bitch Then You Die? I think not. (Preview) SoberSteve's thread reminds me that there are a lot of us who have bought the title of this thread. It's a funny expression of cynicism... I first heard it in the 70s I think. In spite of my disease, I can't say I ever really bought into it. I had my moments of desperation certainly - both before, during...	barisax	8	1296	Jan 14, 2011 by BGG
	the simple truth of my home group (Preview) TheHi bill alcoholic . I am a member of the best dam home group on a Monday night.any night for that matter. It is a mens big book study. Not. A just a discussion meeting. We have a lot of new guys from many of the homeless shelters and treatment centers . We are not a people who would normally not mix. For sure...	mental defect	9	802	Jan 13, 2011 by mental defect
	Does anyone know a good CODA forum similar to this? John can We have a Codependents Anonymous board on this site? (Preview) Cant seem to find one anywhere..thanks -- Edited by StPeteDean on Tuesday 11th of January 2011 01:38:23 PM	SoberSteve	25	1640	Jan 12, 2011 by SoberSteve
	RIP Gerry Rafferty (Preview) another one taken by this illness.	bikerbill	4	1042	Jan 12, 2011 by leeu
	The gift of Hope (Preview) Morning! By God's grace ,another day to carry our message of hope to someone near you.This is not a magic formula but a gift that is offered to any of us who are willing to accept it! When you receive it, you will wonder how you lived wothout it. Believe me,life will continue to rain down full bore,we will a...	mikef	2	826	Jan 12, 2011 by leeu
	Went to my first AA meeting (Preview) I have been wanting to go to an AA meeting for a long time now. But fear has always held me back. So tonight I put on my big girl panties and headed out. I was scared to death. I figured I'd get met with "looks" and whispers. You know what I found?? A roomful of the absolutely nicest, kindest...	Fallon	14	1505	Jan 12, 2011 by LinBaba
	Hey (Preview) Phil from Ontario Canada Just dropping by to wish everyone a good 2011 One day at a time Keep on truckin ehh	PhilipD	9	660	Jan 11, 2011 by PhilipD
	Faith (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: God does not require that we be successful, only that we be faithful. --Mother Teresa It is probable we have never equated success with faith. Being successful meant accomplishing worthy goals and receiving the expected praise. We may have even considered that re...	Larry_H	3	630	Jan 11, 2011 by mental defect
	FACING MY HARD HEART (Preview) I can remember how things were before I really incorporated"spiritual principles" in my actions and life.How I finally realized I didn't just ask my Higher Power,whom I chose to call God,to help me forgive because I really didn't "want' to forgive,kind of grudge to the grave me...	mikef	3	749	Jan 11, 2011 by turninggrey
	miracle in progress !!! (Preview) Definitly one of us. Fantasic story. I dont even know him, yet I rejoyce for him. link to the whole news story.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/01/06/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main7218743.shtml	billyjack	3	791	Jan 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Joni Joneeeeeee (Preview) I just wanted to say how proud I am of you, it is incredibly refreshing to see someone put as much diligent thought and effort into the steps as you are now doing, the difference between you now and the last few years is incredibly profound They say "stick with the winners" in AA, I'm stickin wi...	LinBaba	10	1131	Jan 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	The Responsibility Declaration (Preview) "I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible." When I went to my very first large Speaker meeting in late August of 1992 a man walked out to the Podium in front of about 600 people and said; "My name i...	LinBaba	7	4817	Jan 11, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Nobody wants to do step 4. (Preview) I have been through Intensive Outpatient (IOP) therapy TWICE. I have been to an AA retreat. My boyfriend recently had an experience on an ecstacy like research chemical. He was crying because he said he could see that I hold on to resentments of other people. He said I play the victim by thinking th...	Bubbles76	16	1201	Jan 10, 2011 by mental defect
	SEX (Preview) I have posted before here about my BF and getting sober. Anyway...long story SHORT- he has been sober for 3 weeks now and doing very well. A whole new attitude and has been taking antabuse every day. Since he has been sober we have had NO SEX whatsoever. Ive said something to him but he has said things...	boydscollector78	37	4911	Jan 10, 2011 by boydscollector78
	New to the forum! (Preview) Hey everyone. Well I'm Chris and I've been two days without a drink. I'm trying to make this THE time I finally do it. I'm a pretty severe alcoholic. I occasionally go a few days without but for the most part I drink heavily every night. I can't do it anymore, I'm throwing in the towel to the bottle!! Just wa...	chris_goducks	14	1021	Jan 10, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Christmas can be deadly (Preview) Hello all. I am new here. Seriously struggling with the holidays and am afraid I will do something drastic. Last Sunday night I actually called the Suicide Helpline, only to hang up because I was so hysterical and couldn't hold my emotions. I know I'm on the edge. And alcohol is not my friend. I ha...	Fallon	28	1200	Jan 9, 2011 by SoberSteve
	The 12 steps to tolerance and love. (Preview) As I started to work on the 12 steps in my life, despite myself I started to grow spiritually. I became more tolerant of those who were sicker than me. A little love expressed by finding something good in the other persons character, won many of those people into recovery. A newcomer I had met 6 months ago...	gonee	1	882	Jan 9, 2011 by ferrisdp
	Close call (Preview) I've been rather busy with the holidays and forgot to post this. In November I was working, building a deck on a condo. This condo's back yard was right on a canal with no other access except through the unit. The owner was away during the days and told us that we could help ourselves to beverages in the r...	StPeteDean	13	1056	Jan 8, 2011 by leeu
	Grand-Sponsor passed.... (Preview) Please say a prayer for all the friends and family of Connie C., my grand-sponsor. My sponsor is very very sad, and is now without a sponsor. She had her for 20 years. I have known and learned from Connie for 11. Connie fought leukemia and parkinsonism (beginning of parkinson's disease) for years. She i...	jonijoni1	9	1052	Jan 8, 2011 by jonijoni1
	Step One meeting- HUGE breakthrough (Preview) Tonight's Beginner's Meeting was on Step One. I realized something I was missing that is very important to my recovery. In recent years, when I have had a relapse between periods of sobriety, alcohol was the thing that got me started every time. But it was the drugs that would end up bringing me to my kn...	jonijoni1	21	1411	Jan 8, 2011 by TwelveSteps
	I Stand at the Door (Preview) I Stand at the Door By Sam Shoemaker (from theOxford Group) I stand by the door. I neither go to far in, nor stay to far out. The door is the most important door in the world - It is the door through which men walk when they find God. There is no use my going way inside and staying there, When so many are still out...	billyjack	3	1206	Jan 7, 2011 by jonijoni1
	WOMAN TO HELP IN MANHATTAN? (Preview) I have a woman friend in Manhattan who has come to me for help. But I'm far away, and I'm a male. Are there any women out there in the Big Apple with strong sobriety who'd be willing to call my friend, or to be called by her? My friend is in her forties, and struggling with booze and cocaine. Thanks!	jtskin01	5	946	Jan 7, 2011 by LinBaba
	Anyone have experience- I'm struggling (Preview) I know none of us are doctors but I was wondering if anyone has experience with weaning of Citalopram(Celexa). I started taking this medicine 6 years ago at a low dosage of 20mgs/day. I feel my AA program is solid and things were going very well even in the midst of a divorce etc.... I wanted to make a c...	Mike B.	13	838	Jan 7, 2011 by cindy
	How has your relationship with your significant other changed since you stopped drinking? (Preview) Hello, I have been in the program since April, 2010 - not drank since August, 2010. I have felt and still feel great since I have started "cleaning my side of the street"... My relationship with my husband seems to have changed since I have changed. We have become a bit distant with each oth...	Give me strength	14	1393	Jan 7, 2011 by Jamie D
	Giving People the Benefit of the doubt ~ thanks Jonni lol (Preview) A friend's daughter, who is a 20 something college student, wrote the answer to the question below. I thought that it was profound and brought it here for discussion. I'll comment later. How do you rationalize giving people the benefit of the doubt? In my opinion, everyone deserves a chance to pro...	StPeteDean	7	1445	Jan 6, 2011 by jonijoni1
	The beauty of the Third Step is that there's no real work for us to do (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward. --Spanish proverb The beauty of the Third Step is that there's no real work for us to do. Making a decision to turn our will and our life over to the care of God requires no energy, no movement. We don't have to gri...	Larry_H	14	1524	Jan 6, 2011 by mental defect
	Is there room in your day for the unexpected? (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Is there room in your day for the unexpected? Recovery works best for me when I'm open to what comes along each day. I used to set rigid schedules for myself, write long lists of things to do, and proceed through the day wearing the blinders of my preconceived scenario....	Larry_H	0	599	Jan 6, 2011 by Larry_H
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