Alcoholics Anonymous

gladlee · gladlee

"Do not seek to realize this fullness of joy as the result of effort. This cannot be, any more than joy in a human friend's presence would come as the result of trying to force yourself to like having that friend with you. Call often My name. The calling of My name does not really summon Me. I am besi...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Does MIP have an official facebook page? I know a lot of members use FB and although we are anonymous I think it would be a great way to spread the word and get new members and stay connected with others here on the board. Just wondering if I may be missing out on something. Thanks

sd1 · sd1

i am so depressed, embarrassed and don't know where to turn. drank yesterday and am so scared today. i quit drinking for 16 years and started again 2 years ago. things are starting to get bad.

bikerbill · bikerbill

I've just returned from a retreat, three days and two nights with NO radio, NO television, NO internet, NO newspapers, NO phone signal and nuthin' to do but get to the bottom of things. I've been home nearly three hours and STILL haven't put the radio on. The theme was forgiveness and I learned such a lot...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Wow. Just got through an ordeal at work. I am governed by a manual. The manual is very open to interpretation. Insanely, my actual boss does not apply the manual to my work, there are "schedulers" that do it. The schedulers have a supervisor. One of the supervisors blatently imposed...

gladlee · gladlee

"Power is just God in action. Therefore whenever a servant of Mine, however weak he humanly may be, allows God to work through him, all he does is powerful. Carry this thought with you through the days in which you seem to accomplish little. Try to see it is not you, but the divine Spirit in you. Al...

RockyR · RockyR

Let me start by saying I have been sober now for 23 years and I am always looking for suggestions to help me and other members of AA. I went to a meeting this afternoon and found out two people had gone back out drinking. Of course they were hurting but the good news is they found their way back to the meeting t...

Aquaman · Aquaman

I Love You

shadowboxer · shadowboxer

Hey everyone! I am new on here and new to sobriety. I am 29 and have been drinking since I was 14. In the last 4 years my drinking has been out of control. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and after treatments I turned to alcohol to numb the pain and anxiety of everything that happened. I have rec...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

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

HeatherK · HeatherK

Hey everybody. I'm having a bit of an issue practicing the principles at work and at home. I know that my Higher Power delights in giving me opportunities to practice my newfound tools of patience, tolerance, and giving love, but it is so very hard in certain circumstances! I find it easy to be loving, k...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . when they [self-examination, meditation and prayer] are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 98 The last three Steps of the program invoke Gods loving discipline upon my willful nature. If I devote just a few...

topetah · topetah

hello everyone. my name is jason im 38 from kansas. ive been a alcoholic and an drug addict since i was 15. ive had periods of sober time 2 years was my longest. im not the type of drunk who needs to drink everyday. but when i do watch out! its all or nothing. i have black outs and put myself in dangerous positi...

jezebell28 · jezebell28

I've been sober for 169 days and I'm beginning to dislike everything my boyfriend does, especially when he smokes pot. We've lived together for 18 months and he's always smoked. When I first quit drinking it didn't bother me but now it does and I don't know why it would since I haven't smoked pot in 21 y...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

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

gladlee · gladlee

"Give, give, give. Keep ever an empty vessel for Me to fill. In future use all for Me, and give all you cannot use. How poor die those who leave wealth! Wealth is to use, to spend for Me. Use as you go. Delight to use." 365 One-minute Meditations from God Calling

pinkchip · pinkchip

My boyfriend of 14 months gave me a 3 year medallion with a very thoughtful card. I never expected that from him. He went to intergroup to get one of those fancy medallions. Very sweet. He seems to view my recovery as something to admire. I would not have been ready for a relationship like this at yea...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

So my son Alex is 20 tomorrow. He left home a couple of years ago and we were all a little worried about him. He lost his mother when he was 15, and he has an alcoholic father. Though he never experienced active alcoholism, I have always told him to be aware that he may be predisposed towards alcoholism. I he...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and second, I had to continue. W...

gladlee · gladlee

"Prayer can be like incense, rising ever higher and higher, or it can be like a low earth-mist, clinging to the ground, never once soaring. The prayer of real faith is the prayer of joy, which sees and knows the heart of love it rises to greet, and which is so sure of a glad response." 365 One-...

B-lever2day · B-lever2day

hey family, this is not an out of body experience, it just feels like it. i feel and see myself slipping away from my program and can't seem to stop myself. my sponsors life got way too busy, so we agreed i should find someone else( about 6 weeks ago!!) so i don't have an active relationship with a sponsor, h...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

I have read a lot recently about AAs and this sites revolving door policy. Newcomers and relapsers are told the door swings both ways, that if you go out to do more research, you can always come back if it doesnt work out. Of course newcomers and relapsers are always welcome back, more than welcome, in fa...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Hope you all stay sober, safe and have fun~~ mmmm candy :)

mikef · mikef

NOVEMBER 4-6,$5.00 WALK IN DONATION AT fISHKILL cCONFERNECE cENTER Fishkill new york.Can google HMB 2011 CONVENTION FOR MORE INFO ABOUT STAYS /EVENTS ETC...MAYBE I'LL SEE YOU THERE ,GOING WITH A COUPLE AA,S PROBABLY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH........WE GOT BELTED WITH A FREAK SNOWSTORM UP IN THE HUDSO...

gladlee · gladlee

"Wait, and you will realize the joy of the one who can be calm and wait, knowing that all is well. The last and hardest lesson is that of waiting. So wait. I would almost say tonight, "Forgive Me that I allow this extra burden to rest upon you even for so short a time." I would have you know...

bette · bette

just getting myself to reach out and go to a meeting

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Now just to rack up those sober days one at a time, Steve ;) I also want to acknowledge Gonee & Leeu. Thank you both for 500 posts a piece of beautiful recovery & example. Treasured amongst us. Thank you all, Danielle x -- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Saturday 29th of October 2011 05:09:41 PM

mikef · mikef

November 4-6....Ramada Conference Center Fishkill New York (14 miles from my crib!!!) "We are responsible for A.A's Future" -Let it begin with us- Google HMB Convention 2011 if interested, see you there..............:)T...

Aquaman · Aquaman

My doctor and I had a discussion today about how my last relapse went down. How 8 ounces of vodka in a quart of V8 that was supposed to last all afternoon lasted 45 minutes, and landed me in hot water with the Department of Human Services and the pleasure of bi-weekly visits by social-workers for six mon...

gladlee · gladlee

"Never count success by money gained. That is not the mind of My kingdom. Your success is the measure of My will and mind that you have revealed to those around you. Your success is the measure of My will that those around you have seen worked out in your life." 365 One-Minute Meditation...

Loira · Loira

How did I let myself become the selfish drunk that put a glass of wine ahead of her family. I've had a bad year with earthquakes, snow and a husband - soon to be ex - that collapsed paralysed. I'm doing the single mum thing but every time I need to step up I lose the plot and get drunk and black out. My life is...

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...

Halfwolf · Halfwolf

I am an animal lover anyway but I finally got another Dog. I wish I had done it years ago. I am not as lonely as I was and while taking care of, walking and just playing in the backyard with it, really takes me out of myself. I dont have a care in the world while I'm with my Dog (Oliver). I would highly recommend...

SUSIE · SUSIE

Morning all! Want to throw something out there. I have joyfully been in the program for almost 4 years. My dear boyfriend quit the madness at the same time as me. I was in trouble with the law so was forced into early retirement of my drinking career. Lol not so early since I drank for 30 plus years. ...

gladlee · gladlee

"Bow to My will not as one who is resigned to some heavy blow about to fall or to the acceptance of some inevitable decision. Bow as a child bows, in anticipation of a glad surprise being prepared for him by one who loves him. Bow in such a way, just waiting to hear the loving word to raise your head and s...

Aquaman · Aquaman

The message board DEfaults, to be precise. I mean...it's hard to be selfless and God-centered when my words are the center of the page.It's not usually encouraged in AA to always be justified, either.And how am I supposed to maintain humility if I'm always right?I guess I'm just going to have to acce...

barisax · barisax

I remember as my 16th birthday approached, I was telling my younger cousin (13) how much I was looking forward to getting my drivers license. He kept saying "why?". I said just think, I'll be able to go wherever I want to, whenever I want to. He said "Why? It's fun bein' a kid."...

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 gl...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

One of our posters found an obit for JustToni from a couple months ago. Apparently she lost her brave battle with cancer. What a wonderful Lady, full of love and encouragement here on the board. We love and miss you Toni.

"Thought I would send a pic from last year on my Son's Outsid...

pinkchip · pinkchip

That was the first time I told my story in a meeting in like 2 years. I also picked up the 3 year medallion, as they celebrate anniversaries at the end of the month. It was cool and I did not think about it and just let it rip. Of course now that I am sitting here I am all like "Oh crap...I forgot to talk a...

Jaz1 · Jaz1

After discovering this board a couple of days ago, I decided to reach out to all the wonderful members here. I got sober in late 2009 for a little over 8 months and as I wasn't working at the time, worked a strong program (for me). I really felt great. When I found employment and relocated, as it was a small...

melanietorres · melanietorres

I am female, 47, I hate it, hate drinking but have to every night. I have a good job and kids. I can imagine losing everything. I pass out in bed and awake in shit and vommit. I have been to two AA meetings. I wish you all well.

appaholic · appaholic

Going to be in the area next week and was planning on attending Mon & Wed, 8p and wanted to make sure they are still operational... -- Edited by appaholic on Wednesday 26th of October 2011 11:29:58 AM

Rezzy · Rezzy

I have been a dry drunk for a long time. I have also survived more things that I care to write about. It is not a bottoming out for me; I think I surpassed that... Simply, now it is about making the right choices for my family. I am a single-parent, single income mom with 3 children. There is no more room i...

gonee · gonee

My family & I took step 3 very seriously. My wife taught me very early in my sobriety through her example that she was willing to let God make decisions for her. I remember when our business was going through a really tough time, I was going to go back to work again. She then reminded me that about our 3r...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

For the past 16 years, the owner of a 12-step shop in my city of 100,000 has rented out her basement to AA groups which now make up 30% of the total meetings in the city (29 per week). This has come to an abrupt end and we are now all scrambling to find new homes for our meetings (11 groups) in the 21 remaining da...

bikerbill · bikerbill

We often don't see the changes in ourselves and they have to be pointed out to us. I've just got back from a friends wedding in South Wales. His 1st wife died suddenly around 5 years ago. His new wife's 1st husband died suddenly around 4 years ago. The man, who I love as a brother, is a man I work with. This pas...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I have dropped down to 2 meetings a week. I come here all the time and to the alanon board to though. I go to the alanon board mostly cuz there are even more stories of newcomers and their horrible bottoming out behaviors (granted they are told by their spouses) and that helps me "keep it green&quo...

LucentSunbeam · LucentSunbeam

Hey everyone, My name is Katie and I am new to this forum, but not new to the program. I live in Seattle and just got back into going to meetings. I think I just need additonal support while I start working on getting a routine down and all of that. I am not really sure what to say, except hello and I am new here...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Thank you for sharing in & passing on your recovery, Bill dear brother. You always have your heart wide open here for recovery love & fellowship. I am So Proud of You! Godbless, love & keep you 1Day@aTime ;) Liverpool Love :) Danielle x

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	God Calling ~ I am beside you (Preview) "Do not seek to realize this fullness of joy as the result of effort. This cannot be, any more than joy in a human friend's presence would come as the result of trying to force yourself to like having that friend with you. Call often My name. The calling of My name does not really summon Me. I am besi...	gladlee	3	508	Nov 8, 2011 by Pablomoses
	MIP facebook page (Preview) Does MIP have an official facebook page? I know a lot of members use FB and although we are anonymous I think it would be a great way to spread the word and get new members and stay connected with others here on the board. Just wondering if I may be missing out on something. Thanks	SoberSteve	7	554	Nov 8, 2011 by pinkchip
	i need help (Preview) i am so depressed, embarrassed and don't know where to turn. drank yesterday and am so scared today. i quit drinking for 16 years and started again 2 years ago. things are starting to get bad.	sd1	11	667	Nov 8, 2011 by Aquaman
	On Forgiveness (Preview) I've just returned from a retreat, three days and two nights with NO radio, NO television, NO internet, NO newspapers, NO phone signal and nuthin' to do but get to the bottom of things. I've been home nearly three hours and STILL haven't put the radio on. The theme was forgiveness and I learned such a lot...	bikerbill	11	1485	Nov 8, 2011 by Aquaman
	Feeling Betrayed (Preview) Wow. Just got through an ordeal at work. I am governed by a manual. The manual is very open to interpretation. Insanely, my actual boss does not apply the manual to my work, there are "schedulers" that do it. The schedulers have a supervisor. One of the supervisors blatently imposed...	turninggrey	8	635	Nov 7, 2011 by Rob84
	God Calling ~ God in Action (Preview) "Power is just God in action. Therefore whenever a servant of Mine, however weak he humanly may be, allows God to work through him, all he does is powerful. Carry this thought with you through the days in which you seem to accomplish little. Try to see it is not you, but the divine Spirit in you. Al...	gladlee	1	456	Nov 7, 2011 by Mr_David
	Help with slips (Preview) Let me start by saying I have been sober now for 23 years and I am always looking for suggestions to help me and other members of AA. I went to a meeting this afternoon and found out two people had gone back out drinking. Of course they were hurting but the good news is they found their way back to the meeting t...	RockyR	11	1084	Nov 7, 2011 by SoberSteve
	You, yeah you...the one with the face. (Preview) I Love You	Aquaman	4	570	Nov 6, 2011 by vixen
	new to sobriety (Preview) Hey everyone! I am new on here and new to sobriety. I am 29 and have been drinking since I was 14. In the last 4 years my drinking has been out of control. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and after treatments I turned to alcohol to numb the pain and anxiety of everything that happened. I have rec...	shadowboxer	15	999	Nov 6, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ The Quality of Faith & 24hrs a Day (Preview) This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, Grant me my wishes instead of Thy will be done. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not grant me material possessions,...	Sobrietyspell	1	622	Nov 6, 2011 by Mr_David
	Practice these principles in ALL our affairs? (Preview) Hey everybody. I'm having a bit of an issue practicing the principles at work and at home. I know that my Higher Power delights in giving me opportunities to practice my newfound tools of patience, tolerance, and giving love, but it is so very hard in certain circumstances! I find it easy to be loving, k...	HeatherK	7	4290	Nov 5, 2011 by Fyne Spirit
	Daily Reflections ~ A Daily Discipline & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . when they [self-examination, meditation and prayer] are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 98 The last three Steps of the program invoke Gods loving discipline upon my willful nature. If I devote just a few...	Sobrietyspell	1	524	Nov 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	hello im new here and happy to be sober (Preview) hello everyone. my name is jason im 38 from kansas. ive been a alcoholic and an drug addict since i was 15. ive had periods of sober time 2 years was my longest. im not the type of drunk who needs to drink everyday. but when i do watch out! its all or nothing. i have black outs and put myself in dangerous positi...	topetah	7	692	Nov 4, 2011 by jj
	resentment?? (Preview) I've been sober for 169 days and I'm beginning to dislike everything my boyfriend does, especially when he smokes pot. We've lived together for 18 months and he's always smoked. When I first quit drinking it didn't bother me but now it does and I don't know why it would since I haven't smoked pot in 21 y...	jezebell28	9	654	Nov 4, 2011 by jezebell28
	Daily Reflections ~ Keeping Optimism Afloat & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...	Sobrietyspell	1	654	Nov 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Spend (Preview) "Give, give, give. Keep ever an empty vessel for Me to fill. In future use all for Me, and give all you cannot use. How poor die those who leave wealth! Wealth is to use, to spend for Me. Use as you go. Delight to use." 365 One-minute Meditations from God Calling	gladlee	1	391	Nov 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	Support from significant other (Preview) My boyfriend of 14 months gave me a 3 year medallion with a very thoughtful card. I never expected that from him. He went to intergroup to get one of those fancy medallions. Very sweet. He seems to view my recovery as something to admire. I would not have been ready for a relationship like this at yea...	pinkchip	4	902	Nov 3, 2011 by angelov8
	Unexpected Joy! (Preview) So my son Alex is 20 tomorrow. He left home a couple of years ago and we were all a little worried about him. He lost his mother when he was 15, and he has an alcoholic father. Though he never experienced active alcoholism, I have always told him to be aware that he may be predisposed towards alcoholism. I he...	Fyne Spirit	4	465	Nov 2, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	Daily Reflections ~ I Cannot Change The Wind & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and second, I had to continue. W...	Sobrietyspell	1	389	Nov 2, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Prayer of Joy (Preview) "Prayer can be like incense, rising ever higher and higher, or it can be like a low earth-mist, clinging to the ground, never once soaring. The prayer of real faith is the prayer of joy, which sees and knows the heart of love it rises to greet, and which is so sure of a glad response." 365 One-...	gladlee	1	387	Nov 2, 2011 by Mr_David
	this is not an out of body (Preview) hey family, this is not an out of body experience, it just feels like it. i feel and see myself slipping away from my program and can't seem to stop myself. my sponsors life got way too busy, so we agreed i should find someone else( about 6 weeks ago!!) so i don't have an active relationship with a sponsor, h...	B-lever2day	7	494	Nov 1, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	My Friend Zac, and the Revolving Door that Jammed (Preview) I have read a lot recently about AAs and this sites revolving door policy. Newcomers and relapsers are told the door swings both ways, that if you go out to do more research, you can always come back if it doesnt work out. Of course newcomers and relapsers are always welcome back, more than welcome, in fa...	Fyne Spirit	6	816	Nov 1, 2011 by SUSIE
	Happy Sober Halloween!~~ (Preview) Hope you all stay sober, safe and have fun~~ mmmm candy :)	SoberSteve	2	479	Nov 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	Hudson/Mohawk/Berkshire 2011 CONVENTION (Preview) NOVEMBER 4-6,$5.00 WALK IN DONATION AT fISHKILL cCONFERNECE cENTER Fishkill new york.Can google HMB 2011 CONVENTION FOR MORE INFO ABOUT STAYS /EVENTS ETC...MAYBE I'LL SEE YOU THERE ,GOING WITH A COUPLE AA,S PROBABLY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH........WE GOT BELTED WITH A FREAK SNOWSTORM UP IN THE HUDSO...	mikef	3	643	Nov 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ The Hardest Lesson (Preview) "Wait, and you will realize the joy of the one who can be calm and wait, knowing that all is well. The last and hardest lesson is that of waiting. So wait. I would almost say tonight, "Forgive Me that I allow this extra burden to rest upon you even for so short a time." I would have you know...	gladlee	5	505	Nov 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	I need help (Preview) just getting myself to reach out and go to a meeting	bette	11	600	Nov 1, 2011 by rrib
	Congrats to our newest Oldtimer@MIP, SoberSteve! :) (Preview) Now just to rack up those sober days one at a time, Steve ;) I also want to acknowledge Gonee & Leeu. Thank you both for 500 posts a piece of beautiful recovery & example. Treasured amongst us. Thank you all, Danielle x -- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Saturday 29th of October 2011 05:09:41 PM	Sobrietyspell	7	560	Oct 31, 2011 by Pythonpappy
	HMB (HUDSON/MOHAWK/BERKSHIRE) 2011 CONVENTION (Preview) November 4-6....Ramada Conference Center Fishkill New York (14 miles from my crib!!!) "We are responsible for A.A's Future" -Let it begin with us- Google HMB Convention 2011 if interested, see you there..............:)T...	mikef	3	994	Oct 31, 2011 by mikef
	Torches and Pitchforks...I Bring You SCIENCE! (Preview) My doctor and I had a discussion today about how my last relapse went down. How 8 ounces of vodka in a quart of V8 that was supposed to last all afternoon lasted 45 minutes, and landed me in hot water with the Department of Human Services and the pleasure of bi-weekly visits by social-workers for six mon...	Aquaman	11	873	Oct 31, 2011 by Rob84
	God Calling ~ Discount Money (Preview) "Never count success by money gained. That is not the mind of My kingdom. Your success is the measure of My will and mind that you have revealed to those around you. Your success is the measure of My will that those around you have seen worked out in your life." 365 One-Minute Meditation...	gladlee	1	386	Oct 30, 2011 by Mr_David
	New to here and so ashamed of myself (Preview) How did I let myself become the selfish drunk that put a glass of wine ahead of her family. I've had a bad year with earthquakes, snow and a husband - soon to be ex - that collapsed paralysed. I'm doing the single mum thing but every time I need to step up I lose the plot and get drunk and black out. My life is...	Loira	19	652	Oct 29, 2011 by carlasober
	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	1	362	Oct 29, 2011 by Mr_David
	Got a Dog, it's great. (Preview) I am an animal lover anyway but I finally got another Dog. I wish I had done it years ago. I am not as lonely as I was and while taking care of, walking and just playing in the backyard with it, really takes me out of myself. I dont have a care in the world while I'm with my Dog (Oliver). I would highly recommend...	Halfwolf	11	776	Oct 29, 2011 by angelov8
	Judging???? (Preview) Morning all! Want to throw something out there. I have joyfully been in the program for almost 4 years. My dear boyfriend quit the madness at the same time as me. I was in trouble with the law so was forced into early retirement of my drinking career. Lol not so early since I drank for 30 plus years. ...	SUSIE	9	1366	Oct 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Glad Surprises (Preview) "Bow to My will not as one who is resigned to some heavy blow about to fall or to the acceptance of some inevitable decision. Bow as a child bows, in anticipation of a glad surprise being prepared for him by one who loves him. Bow in such a way, just waiting to hear the loving word to raise your head and s...	gladlee	1	512	Oct 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	Problems With Faults (Preview) The message board DEfaults, to be precise. I mean...it's hard to be selfless and God-centered when my words are the center of the page.It's not usually encouraged in AA to always be justified, either.And how am I supposed to maintain humility if I'm always right?I guess I'm just going to have to acce...	Aquaman	9	582	Oct 28, 2011 by Loira
	Alcohol and Freedom (Preview) I remember as my 16th birthday approached, I was telling my younger cousin (13) how much I was looking forward to getting my drivers license. He kept saying "why?". I said just think, I'll be able to go wherever I want to, whenever I want to. He said "Why? It's fun bein' a kid."...	barisax	3	893	Oct 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	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 gl...	Sobrietyspell	1	363	Oct 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	RIP JustToni (Merged 4x Jerryf, gonee, JJ, MikeF, John...) (Preview) One of our posters found an obit for JustToni from a couple months ago. Apparently she lost her brave battle with cancer. What a wonderful Lady, full of love and encouragement here on the board. We love and miss you Toni. "Thought I would send a pic from last year on my Son's Outsid...	StPeteDean	43	11489	Oct 27, 2011 by SoberSteve
	Just qualified. (Preview) That was the first time I told my story in a meeting in like 2 years. I also picked up the 3 year medallion, as they celebrate anniversaries at the end of the month. It was cool and I did not think about it and just let it rip. Of course now that I am sitting here I am all like "Oh crap...I forgot to talk a...	pinkchip	9	626	Oct 27, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Ready again. (Preview) After discovering this board a couple of days ago, I decided to reach out to all the wonderful members here. I got sober in late 2009 for a little over 8 months and as I wasn't working at the time, worked a strong program (for me). I really felt great. When I found employment and relocated, as it was a small...	Jaz1	11	534	Oct 27, 2011 by SteveP
	new on here (Preview) I am female, 47, I hate it, hate drinking but have to every night. I have a good job and kids. I can imagine losing everything. I pass out in bed and awake in shit and vommit. I have been to two AA meetings. I wish you all well.	melanietorres	15	652	Oct 27, 2011 by carlasober
	Anybody here familiar with Irons, MI? (Preview) Going to be in the area next week and was planning on attending Mon & Wed, 8p and wanted to make sure they are still operational... -- Edited by appaholic on Wednesday 26th of October 2011 11:29:58 AM	appaholic	2	709	Oct 27, 2011 by Mr_David
	Sober Today (Preview) I have been a dry drunk for a long time. I have also survived more things that I care to write about. It is not a bottoming out for me; I think I surpassed that... Simply, now it is about making the right choices for my family. I am a single-parent, single income mom with 3 children. There is no more room i...	Rezzy	11	543	Oct 26, 2011 by mikef
	Just a little bit about me & my family. (Preview) My family & I took step 3 very seriously. My wife taught me very early in my sobriety through her example that she was willing to let God make decisions for her. I remember when our business was going through a really tough time, I was going to go back to work again. She then reminded me that about our 3r...	gonee	5	480	Oct 26, 2011 by mikef
	Anyone have the slightest clue how to form an Alano Club? (Preview) For the past 16 years, the owner of a 12-step shop in my city of 100,000 has rented out her basement to AA groups which now make up 30% of the total meetings in the city (29 per week). This has come to an abrupt end and we are now all scrambling to find new homes for our meetings (11 groups) in the 21 remaining da...	FlyingSquirrel	4	751	Oct 26, 2011 by Mr_David
	Humbled, Grateful, good things. (Preview) We often don't see the changes in ourselves and they have to be pointed out to us. I've just got back from a friends wedding in South Wales. His 1st wife died suddenly around 5 years ago. His new wife's 1st husband died suddenly around 4 years ago. The man, who I love as a brother, is a man I work with. This pas...	bikerbill	9	530	Oct 26, 2011 by bikerbill
	Confused. (Preview) I have dropped down to 2 meetings a week. I come here all the time and to the alanon board to though. I go to the alanon board mostly cuz there are even more stories of newcomers and their horrible bottoming out behaviors (granted they are told by their spouses) and that helps me "keep it green&quo...	pinkchip	16	1092	Oct 25, 2011 by turninggrey
	New to the boards~ (Preview) Hey everyone, My name is Katie and I am new to this forum, but not new to the program. I live in Seattle and just got back into going to meetings. I think I just need additonal support while I start working on getting a routine down and all of that. I am not really sure what to say, except hello and I am new here...	LucentSunbeam	15	653	Oct 25, 2011 by B-lever2day
	Happy FIVE Years, Biker BILL! XXXXX (Preview) Thank you for sharing in & passing on your recovery, Bill dear brother. You always have your heart wide open here for recovery love & fellowship. I am So Proud of You! Godbless, love & keep you 1Day@aTime ;) Liverpool Love :) Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	15	828	Oct 24, 2011 by SteveP
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