Alcoholics Anonymous

soberbytheGOG · soberbytheGOG

After some thought and prayer, I have decided to go to my high school reunion (30+ years) and since I've never been to one before, I'm a little nervous. I am traveling in with friends, and they are social drinkers (they can take it or leave it) and there will probably be some drinking going on. I've been a...

gonee · gonee

One of the things my sponsor taught me was a very important concept of prayer. He said to me the hallmark of every good recovery is gratitude. As I learnt to pray, my prayer turned from one of petition to total gratitude to God. I now find more of my prayer is for others than myself. I get such tremendous ful...

gladlee · gladlee

"The world has always seen service for Me to be activity. Only those near to Me have seen that a life of prayer may, and does so often, accomplish more than all the service man can offer Me. If man lived apart with Me and only went out to serve at My direct command, My spirit could operate more and acc...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Conscience is, in most men, an anticipation of the opinions of others. -- Sir Henry Taylor We are no longer in doubt about the right actions to take toward others. The program's Steps clarify what is appropriate behavior. Thus we know that doing any injury - physical...

kld47 · kld47

Hi My regular Doctor and Physical Therapist somewhat agree that I may need to have the Knee surgery done. Will not know for sure until I see the Ortho on July 8th. More tests need to be done, x-rays and another MRI, plus more intense therapy. So no some ways I have been in a downer mood. It is the not knowing...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . if only men were granted absolute liberty, and were compelled to obey no one, they would then voluntarily associate themselves in the common interest. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 50 When I no longer live under the dictates of another or of alcohol, I live in a new freedom. When I release the past and all the ex...

gonee · gonee

We are on pension street working on our ministries that God has given [AA & Alanon]. No stress, no fuss. For the 1st time all our cares are for those we sponsor & teach. We are not overwhelmed by their problems but exalted by God to see what a challenge He has placed before us. Our ministry does not...

mikef · mikef

Today in my interactions with others I will remember that like a small bit that can turn a 2000 lb horse and a small rudder that can turn an enormous ship ,so too the tongue ,a small part of the body can cause enormous damge.I will remember my tongue relects whats in my heart, I will work to ensure this po...

John · John

Friday, June 17, 2011You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours)A.A. Thought for the Day We in A.A. have the privilege of living two lives in one lifetime. One life of drunkenness, failure, and defeat. Then, through A.A., another life of sobriety, peace of mind, and use...

John · John

Often I will use an online searchable Big Book and look up a word. I will read what it says and use it as a point of mediation throughout the day. Today I searched for the word "Peace", and this is one of the places it is used in the Big Book. Chapter 4 Pg 50 Here are thousands of men and women, worldly indee...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We found the Great Reality deep down within us. In the last analysis it is only there that He may be found . . . search diligently within yourself . . . With this attitude you cannot fail. The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 55 It was out of the depths of loneline...

alkyone · alkyone

Just a quick questions. A lady was refused a 32 yr medalion because she had missed 3 business meetings in a row. Would like some feedback on this. And is it a general practice to always provide a medalion on a persons sobriety date when birthday begins with year one.? What other ways are sobriety bir...

gonee · gonee

"..the serenity to accept.." That was our AA meeting theme tonight. We don't need strength, to accept the things we cannot change, but serenity from God. He will give us the peace that surpasses all understanding. Dr Bob says that our heavenly Father will never let us down.

gonee · gonee

I enjoyed a wonderful day of fellowship & fun with my children & their friends. We had so much laughter & fun with kids in their 20's. No drugs, no alcohol, just pure joy of being together & sharing. The fruits of the program is now materializing in my children. God has done a great work i...

ChelseaOT · ChelseaOT

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! It's only day 3 and I'm already tired of feeling like I need to smooth over the idea of my sobriety to everyone else (friends and family). It isn't a big deal for me, why is it a big deal for them? Yes I get cravings but I am going to meetings and even only on the 3rd day it has been way ea...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We have found that God does not make too hard terms with those who seek Him. To us, the realm of spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive, never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all men. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 7 Open-mindedness to concepts of a Higher Power can open d...

gladlee · gladlee

"I am planning for you. Wonderful are My ways beyond your knowledge. Realize My bounty and My goodness more and more. The wonder of being led by Me! The beauty of a guided life! You are overcoming. You are counting all things but loss if you can win Me. And the promises to him who overcomes are...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Anyone recognize the signs of addiction in this sad story? I really do not like this guy but the signs are classic. I am just really glad his last name was not "Vagina".

recoverywfaith · recoverywfaith

Been reading alot of good recovery; thanks. Been in and out of the program for a decade or more. What is different this time is the realization that the program works when I grow spiritually. Glad to be here.

pc2u4uraqt · pc2u4uraqt

Just wondering how this all works? i have an issue and need help

soberbytheGOG · soberbytheGOG

All: I just wanted to share a teeny bit here tonight. I was feeling lower than whale doodoo tonight for some reason. Not really sure, but all day today, I've been in a funk. I feel like if I tried to explain why I am feeling so low that I will start crying. My high school reunion is this Friday through Sun...

bikerbill · bikerbill

so listen to this for a cnain of coincidences. I'm in another city 120 miles from home. Went to a ,meeting last night and met a lad from sheffield (just down the road from home) another man whois relocating to another city where a friend of mine lives, so I could pass his details on, same guy got the job thro...

ChelseaOT · ChelseaOT

This is the first time for me. After being booted out of the Al-Anon posts (when I already feel like an outcast), I am reluctant to repost TOM, but I need advice. I Have been drinking since I was 16. Heavily since I was 18. I'm now 28. Was addicted to pain pills (and alcohol) after I graduated college (2005...

Amora · Amora

I am new here. I have never admitted that I am an alcoholic. The truth is, I am an alcoholic. I live in a very small town and am afraid to attend meetings because I am well known. I have a copy of the Big Book and just began reading. I have so much work to do and yet I'm terrified of exposing myself. I've tr...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . You can . . . make A.A. itself your higher power. Heres a very large group of people who have solved their alcohol problem. . . . many members . . . have crossed the threshold just this way. . . . their faith broadened and deepened. . . . transformed, they came to believe in a Higher Power. . . TWELVE STEPS A...

Tristhain · Tristhain

Hi there. I am coming to this forum in desperate need of help, I have 40+ days without a drink and am doing ok with that facet of the program. where I am floundering ENORMOUSLY is in being able to get out of my own head and deal with the real problem my mind. I have been unable thus far to get out of the lieing,...

Jane05 · Jane05

I have read today's Daily Reflections several times now and today has been, mostly, no different then the other times. I can go on and on about how, before A.A., I was incapable of having *any type* of true and meaningful relationship. But, I'm guessing most of us can. What I seem to focus on is the qu...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is a design for living that works in rough going. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 15 When I came to A.A., I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my answe...

andreaa · andreaa

I am haveing trouble finding the route of my fears in the second column please someone message me so i may discuss it more openly.

New member: Seeking similar stories · bubrat

Hi, I'm a new member here and would like to make contact with someone that shares a story similar to mine. I am in agony at this moment that I have made the mistake of drinking again, yet my path has been different from most of the alcoholics I've known. I began drinking at the age of 18. It was binge drinking...

milo alexander · milo alexander

Hi I'm Milo. I'm not new to AA by any means, I've been to several meetings over the past 3 years. And all of them have gave me wonderful support. I never really had the will power or tenacity to continue or make a change, I always would go through phases of quitting make it through a few days and go back to dr...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Years of living with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife or child neurotic. The entire family is to some extent, ill. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 122 It is important for me to realize that, as an alcoholic, I not only hurt myself, but also those around me. Making amends to my family, and to the famil...

maire rua · maire rua

Dear All, Today I put diesel into my petrol car and had to get towed home. Two good things, had automobile cover which paid for that and was just after a meeting so fairly well grounded, am still a bit stressed though, so am just going to chill now.

Notmyfault · Notmyfault

What can I say....I'm a functioning alcoholic...my husband is also an alcoholic..... He's struggling...health issues...HE IS STRUGGLING...been to the ER twice via rescue I'm trying to help him yet I'm trying to save me.... I feel that I'm the one with the life preserver, staying afloat...someti...

John · John

Hello everyone, As many of us already know, the economy is taking a toll on so many people, so hard that life as we once knew it has changed. So it is with me. As I write this post I am struggling to just keep my head above water, but the water is rising very fast. And I am reaching out for help. At one time, th...

AY · AY

Hi everyone, I am 35 yrs of age. I grew up in a home with a functional alcoholic father. I began drinking around 18 yrs of age mostly social situations. As I went to college/grad school, I seemed to drink faster and more than everyone else around me. I would have occasional blackouts, but nothing reg...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

But it is from our twisted relations with family, friends, and society at large that many of us have suffered the most. We have been especially stupid and stubborn about them. The primary fact that we fail to recognize is our total inability to form a true partnership with another human being. TWELVE S...

bikerbill · bikerbill

just received the results of the AA UK Survey 2010 - makes interesting reading. How did you hear about AA 31% via exisitng member, 20% out the phone book, 14% from their doctor, 13% via Treatment Centre, 5% Internet, 4% returning member, 2 % each Radio, newspaper, Leaflet, Probation and 1% other notic...

turninggrey · turninggrey

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/06/10/happy-birthday-alcoholics-anonymous/

EMM · EMM

i am very confused. i am 6 days sober now and confused on the relationship thing. i have been in a relationship for 7 months now.. i have decided to quit drinking. this was a big part of our relationship. he brews beer and enjoys it very much. to support me, he has been sober for 5 days now. he does not howeve...

bikerbill · bikerbill

The first man I met in the fellowship was a guy from my home village. I was always scared of him as he had a violent reputation. Of course now I know him better I'd trust him with my life and liberty. Gypsy Steve has been sober since Adam was a lad. A couple of years ago he was diagnosed with a form of Leukemia. Y...

ConfusedGal · ConfusedGal

I will spare you the gory details as I am sure everyone is well versed in the pain and basic problems that come with dating an alcoholic. For the purpose of this post, I will only provide what is necessary. My BF has tried to get sober a few times before. The last time he made it a month and then relapsed righ...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . a spiritual life which does not include . . . family obligations may not be so perfect after all. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 129 I can be doing great in the programapplying it at meetings, at work, and in service activitiesand find that things have gone to pieces at home. I expect my loved ones to under...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Retread - someone who got sober, stayed sober over a year, went on the booze and then came back Golden Slipper - someone who manages to get sober and stay sober for anything up to a few months, goes and does some more research, then comes back Fallen Warrior - someone who gets sober, stays sober a long time...

soberbytheGOG · soberbytheGOG

I have a question regarding the different labels that are affixed to various member's names. Examples are: Senior member, MIP oldtimer, veteran member, newbie (that's obvious) plain old 'member' etc., Just curious as to what criteria is required for the various labels. Thanks! Teresa (al...

vixen · vixen

I picked up my 30 day chip at my home group this week. Wow...I didn't expect to be filled with so much emotion and even shed a tear or three. When I was asked how I did it two things immediately came to mind. One was the grace of God. I have prayed more these last weeks than I have in the last ten years and I know I a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We reacted more strongly to frustrations than normal people. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 111 Impatience with other people is one of my principal failings. Following a slow car in a no-passing lane, or waiting in a restaurant for the check, drives me to distraction. Before I give God a chance to slow me down, I ex...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I say this comment on fb and I think it bears repeating here. Just because you think it doesn't mean you have to believe it......... When a thought pops into your head you don't have to give it a second thought........ Wow. That's simple!

SandyC · SandyC

I'm not a newbie as drinking, God knows I've been drinking pretty much all my life. I just turned 65. My drinking was always pretty much social drinking and a few beers at home with my husband after work. In the last couple of years however, the company I worked for for 20 years closed it's doors and I was...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Morning All, Last Evening I responded to Jane's Post on Prayer and Medidation and I said no, and thanked her for giving me the poke I needed to start practicing. Well it was just about 5 months ago, that a great Doc, did give me a real sharp poke verbally, went to the Pharmacy on my way home, threw out all the...

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	High School Reunion (Preview) After some thought and prayer, I have decided to go to my high school reunion (30+ years) and since I've never been to one before, I'm a little nervous. I am traveling in with friends, and they are social drinkers (they can take it or leave it) and there will probably be some drinking going on. I've been a...	soberbytheGOG	5	773	Jun 19, 2011 by soberbytheGOG
	My Prayer (Preview) One of the things my sponsor taught me was a very important concept of prayer. He said to me the hallmark of every good recovery is gratitude. As I learnt to pray, my prayer turned from one of petition to total gratitude to God. I now find more of my prayer is for others than myself. I get such tremendous ful...	gonee	2	828	Jun 19, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Wait (Preview) "The world has always seen service for Me to be activity. Only those near to Me have seen that a life of prayer may, and does so often, accomplish more than all the service man can offer Me. If man lived apart with Me and only went out to serve at My direct command, My spirit could operate more and acc...	gladlee	1	504	Jun 19, 2011 by Mr_David
	Conscience is, in most men, an anticipation of the opinions of others (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Conscience is, in most men, an anticipation of the opinions of others. -- Sir Henry Taylor We are no longer in doubt about the right actions to take toward others. The program's Steps clarify what is appropriate behavior. Thus we know that doing any injury - physical...	Larry_H	2	882	Jun 19, 2011 by leeu
	Possible Surgery Looming (Preview) Hi My regular Doctor and Physical Therapist somewhat agree that I may need to have the Knee surgery done. Will not know for sure until I see the Ortho on July 8th. More tests need to be done, x-rays and another MRI, plus more intense therapy. So no some ways I have been in a downer mood. It is the not knowing...	kld47	6	776	Jun 18, 2011 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ A Fellowship of Freedom & 24hrs a ay (Preview) . . . if only men were granted absolute liberty, and were compelled to obey no one, they would then voluntarily associate themselves in the common interest. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 50 When I no longer live under the dictates of another or of alcohol, I live in a new freedom. When I release the past and all the ex...	Sobrietyspell	1	504	Jun 18, 2011 by Mr_David
	A new vision. (Preview) We are on pension street working on our ministries that God has given [AA & Alanon]. No stress, no fuss. For the 1st time all our cares are for those we sponsor & teach. We are not overwhelmed by their problems but exalted by God to see what a challenge He has placed before us. Our ministry does not...	gonee	2	598	Jun 18, 2011 by mikef
	A small thing that can cause tremendous damage (Preview) Today in my interactions with others I will remember that like a small bit that can turn a 2000 lb horse and a small rudder that can turn an enormous ship ,so too the tongue ,a small part of the body can cause enormous damge.I will remember my tongue relects whats in my heart, I will work to ensure this po...	mikef	6	1127	Jun 17, 2011 by Mr_David
	Twenty Four Hours A Day (Preview) Friday, June 17, 2011You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours)A.A. Thought for the Day We in A.A. have the privilege of living two lives in one lifetime. One life of drunkenness, failure, and defeat. Then, through A.A., another life of sobriety, peace of mind, and use...	John	1	7140	Jun 17, 2011 by Mr_David
	Peace... (Preview) Often I will use an online searchable Big Book and look up a word. I will read what it says and use it as a point of mediation throughout the day. Today I searched for the word "Peace", and this is one of the places it is used in the Big Book. Chapter 4 Pg 50 Here are thousands of men and women, worldly indee...	John	3	804	Jun 17, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Deep Down Within Us (Preview) We found the Great Reality deep down within us. In the last analysis it is only there that He may be found . . . search diligently within yourself . . . With this attitude you cannot fail. The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 55 It was out of the depths of loneline...	Sobrietyspell	1	435	Jun 17, 2011 by Mr_David
	sobriety celabrations (Preview) Just a quick questions. A lady was refused a 32 yr medalion because she had missed 3 business meetings in a row. Would like some feedback on this. And is it a general practice to always provide a medalion on a persons sobriety date when birthday begins with year one.? What other ways are sobriety bir...	alkyone	14	896	Jun 17, 2011 by alkyone
	Acceptance as a way of life. (Preview) "..the serenity to accept.." That was our AA meeting theme tonight. We don't need strength, to accept the things we cannot change, but serenity from God. He will give us the peace that surpasses all understanding. Dr Bob says that our heavenly Father will never let us down.	gonee	5	1069	Jun 17, 2011 by vixen
	Thanks to God. (Preview) I enjoyed a wonderful day of fellowship & fun with my children & their friends. We had so much laughter & fun with kids in their 20's. No drugs, no alcohol, just pure joy of being together & sharing. The fruits of the program is now materializing in my children. God has done a great work i...	gonee	2	632	Jun 17, 2011 by mikef
	ALREADY tired of feeling like I need to make OTHERS FEEL OK ABOUT MY SOBRIETY (Preview) AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! It's only day 3 and I'm already tired of feeling like I need to smooth over the idea of my sobriety to everyone else (friends and family). It isn't a big deal for me, why is it a big deal for them? Yes I get cravings but I am going to meetings and even only on the 3rd day it has been way ea...	ChelseaOT	5	677	Jun 17, 2011 by happycamper
	Daily Reflections ~ Openmindedness & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We have found that God does not make too hard terms with those who seek Him. To us, the realm of spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive, never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek. It is open, we believe, to all men. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 7 Open-mindedness to concepts of a Higher Power can open d...	Sobrietyspell	3	633	Jun 17, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Glory, Glory Dawneth (Preview) "I am planning for you. Wonderful are My ways beyond your knowledge. Realize My bounty and My goodness more and more. The wonder of being led by Me! The beauty of a guided life! You are overcoming. You are counting all things but loss if you can win Me. And the promises to him who overcomes are...	gladlee	2	716	Jun 17, 2011 by Mr_David
	Anyone having thoughts about Weiner? (Preview) Anyone recognize the signs of addiction in this sad story? I really do not like this guy but the signs are classic. I am just really glad his last name was not "Vagina".	turninggrey	11	772	Jun 16, 2011 by barisax
	New to Site (Preview) Been reading alot of good recovery; thanks. Been in and out of the program for a decade or more. What is different this time is the realization that the program works when I grow spiritually. Glad to be here.	recoverywfaith	7	677	Jun 16, 2011 by happycamper
	new to the forum (Preview) Just wondering how this all works? i have an issue and need help	pc2u4uraqt	12	818	Jun 16, 2011 by soberbytheGOG
	Just a short note... (Preview) All: I just wanted to share a teeny bit here tonight. I was feeling lower than whale doodoo tonight for some reason. Not really sure, but all day today, I've been in a funk. I feel like if I tried to explain why I am feeling so low that I will start crying. My high school reunion is this Friday through Sun...	soberbytheGOG	5	992	Jun 16, 2011 by soberbytheGOG
	coincidences? (Preview) so listen to this for a cnain of coincidences. I'm in another city 120 miles from home. Went to a ,meeting last night and met a lad from sheffield (just down the road from home) another man whois relocating to another city where a friend of mine lives, so I could pass his details on, same guy got the job thro...	bikerbill	5	636	Jun 16, 2011 by bikerbill
	WE need advice. I cheated, we love oneanother. Alcohol & Xanax addiction. Gr8tfulOne (Preview) This is the first time for me. After being booted out of the Al-Anon posts (when I already feel like an outcast), I am reluctant to repost TOM, but I need advice. I Have been drinking since I was 16. Heavily since I was 18. I'm now 28. Was addicted to pain pills (and alcohol) after I graduated college (2005...	ChelseaOT	23	2278	Jun 16, 2011 by ChelseaOT
	New. Still Drinking. Want to Stop. (Preview) I am new here. I have never admitted that I am an alcoholic. The truth is, I am an alcoholic. I live in a very small town and am afraid to attend meetings because I am well known. I have a copy of the Big Book and just began reading. I have so much work to do and yet I'm terrified of exposing myself. I've tr...	Amora	8	1856	Jun 16, 2011 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ Making A.A. Your Higher Power & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . You can . . . make A.A. itself your higher power. Heres a very large group of people who have solved their alcohol problem. . . . many members . . . have crossed the threshold just this way. . . . their faith broadened and deepened. . . . transformed, they came to believe in a Higher Power. . . TWELVE STEPS A...	Sobrietyspell	2	694	Jun 16, 2011 by Mr_David
	First steps. (Preview) Hi there. I am coming to this forum in desperate need of help, I have 40+ days without a drink and am doing ok with that facet of the program. where I am floundering ENORMOUSLY is in being able to get out of my own head and deal with the real problem my mind. I have been unable thus far to get out of the lieing,...	Tristhain	10	684	Jun 15, 2011 by soberbytheGOG
	Relationships Relationships (Preview) I have read today's Daily Reflections several times now and today has been, mostly, no different then the other times. I can go on and on about how, before A.A., I was incapable of having any type of true and meaningful relationship. But, I'm guessing most of us can. What I seem to focus on is the qu...	Jane05	5	10261	Jun 15, 2011 by Frodo
	Daily Reflections ~ When the Going Gets Rough & 24 hrs a Day (Preview) It is a design for living that works in rough going. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 15 When I came to A.A., I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my answe...	Sobrietyspell	1	669	Jun 14, 2011 by Mr_David
	I am new to the online blogging, can someone help me with my fears? (Preview) I am haveing trouble finding the route of my fears in the second column please someone message me so i may discuss it more openly.	andreaa	7	540	Jun 14, 2011 by gonee
	New member: Seeking similar stories (Preview) Hi, I'm a new member here and would like to make contact with someone that shares a story similar to mine. I am in agony at this moment that I have made the mistake of drinking again, yet my path has been different from most of the alcoholics I've known. I began drinking at the age of 18. It was binge drinking...	bubrat	6	796	Jun 14, 2011 by gonee
	First Post (Preview) Hi I'm Milo. I'm not new to AA by any means, I've been to several meetings over the past 3 years. And all of them have gave me wonderful support. I never really had the will power or tenacity to continue or make a change, I always would go through phases of quitting make it through a few days and go back to dr...	milo alexander	19	809	Jun 14, 2011 by milo alexander
	Daily Reflections ~ Living Our Amends & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Years of living with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife or child neurotic. The entire family is to some extent, ill. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 122 It is important for me to realize that, as an alcoholic, I not only hurt myself, but also those around me. Making amends to my family, and to the famil...	Sobrietyspell	1	636	Jun 14, 2011 by Mr_David
	stressed out - I am a gom (Preview) Dear All, Today I put diesel into my petrol car and had to get towed home. Two good things, had automobile cover which paid for that and was just after a meeting so fairly well grounded, am still a bit stressed though, so am just going to chill now.	maire rua	3	663	Jun 14, 2011 by Mr_David
	new to forum....Help! (Preview) What can I say....I'm a functioning alcoholic...my husband is also an alcoholic..... He's struggling...health issues...HE IS STRUGGLING...been to the ER twice via rescue I'm trying to help him yet I'm trying to save me.... I feel that I'm the one with the life preserver, staying afloat...someti...	Notmyfault	13	718	Jun 14, 2011 by Rainspa
	Request for help... (Preview) Hello everyone, As many of us already know, the economy is taking a toll on so many people, so hard that life as we once knew it has changed. So it is with me. As I write this post I am struggling to just keep my head above water, but the water is rising very fast. And I am reaching out for help. At one time, th...	John	4	2297	Jun 13, 2011 by John
	Hard Drinker vs. alcoholic? (Preview) Hi everyone, I am 35 yrs of age. I grew up in a home with a functional alcoholic father. I began drinking around 18 yrs of age mostly social situations. As I went to college/grad school, I seemed to drink faster and more than everyone else around me. I would have occasional blackouts, but nothing reg...	AY	39	4488	Jun 13, 2011 by Rainspa
	Daily Reflections ~ Forming True Partnerships & 24hrs a Day (Preview) But it is from our twisted relations with family, friends, and society at large that many of us have suffered the most. We have been especially stupid and stubborn about them. The primary fact that we fail to recognize is our total inability to form a true partnership with another human being. TWELVE S...	Sobrietyspell	1	609	Jun 13, 2011 by Mr_David
	AA UK 2010 Survey (Preview) just received the results of the AA UK Survey 2010 - makes interesting reading. How did you hear about AA 31% via exisitng member, 20% out the phone book, 14% from their doctor, 13% via Treatment Centre, 5% Internet, 4% returning member, 2 % each Radio, newspaper, Leaflet, Probation and 1% other notic...	bikerbill	15	1269	Jun 12, 2011 by leeu
	Happy B day AA (Preview) http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/06/10/happy-birthday-alcoholics-anonymous/	turninggrey	5	582	Jun 12, 2011 by gonee
	Confused (Preview) i am very confused. i am 6 days sober now and confused on the relationship thing. i have been in a relationship for 7 months now.. i have decided to quit drinking. this was a big part of our relationship. he brews beer and enjoys it very much. to support me, he has been sober for 5 days now. he does not howeve...	EMM	6	634	Jun 11, 2011 by zzworldontheweb
	Please mention my buddy in your prayers tonight (Preview) The first man I met in the fellowship was a guy from my home village. I was always scared of him as he had a violent reputation. Of course now I know him better I'd trust him with my life and liberty. Gypsy Steve has been sober since Adam was a lad. A couple of years ago he was diagnosed with a form of Leukemia. Y...	bikerbill	10	648	Jun 11, 2011 by happycamper
	Alcoholic Boyfriend and I NEED advice (Preview) I will spare you the gory details as I am sure everyone is well versed in the pain and basic problems that come with dating an alcoholic. For the purpose of this post, I will only provide what is necessary. My BF has tried to get sober a few times before. The last time he made it a month and then relapsed righ...	ConfusedGal	8	1974	Jun 11, 2011 by Rainspa
	Daily Reflections ~ Family Obligations & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . a spiritual life which does not include . . . family obligations may not be so perfect after all. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 129 I can be doing great in the programapplying it at meetings, at work, and in service activitiesand find that things have gone to pieces at home. I expect my loved ones to under...	Sobrietyspell	1	513	Jun 11, 2011 by Mr_David
	A retread returned the other night (Preview) Retread - someone who got sober, stayed sober over a year, went on the booze and then came back Golden Slipper - someone who manages to get sober and stay sober for anything up to a few months, goes and does some more research, then comes back Fallen Warrior - someone who gets sober, stays sober a long time...	bikerbill	6	4805	Jun 11, 2011 by bikerbill
	Questions on labels (Preview) I have a question regarding the different labels that are affixed to various member's names. Examples are: Senior member, MIP oldtimer, veteran member, newbie (that's obvious) plain old 'member' etc., Just curious as to what criteria is required for the various labels. Thanks! Teresa (al...	soberbytheGOG	4	587	Jun 11, 2011 by soberbytheGOG
	~ 30 Day Chip and The Grace of God (Preview) I picked up my 30 day chip at my home group this week. Wow...I didn't expect to be filled with so much emotion and even shed a tear or three. When I was asked how I did it two things immediately came to mind. One was the grace of God. I have prayed more these last weeks than I have in the last ten years and I know I a...	vixen	11	1268	Jun 11, 2011 by Jane05
	Daily Reflections ~ Impatient? Try Levitating & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We reacted more strongly to frustrations than normal people. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 111 Impatience with other people is one of my principal failings. Following a slow car in a no-passing lane, or waiting in a restaurant for the check, drives me to distraction. Before I give God a chance to slow me down, I ex...	Sobrietyspell	1	916	Jun 10, 2011 by Mr_David
	Just because you think it (Preview) I say this comment on fb and I think it bears repeating here. Just because you think it doesn't mean you have to believe it......... When a thought pops into your head you don't have to give it a second thought........ Wow. That's simple!	bikerbill	6	870	Jun 10, 2011 by bikerbill
	I'm a newbie here, Please help me (Preview) I'm not a newbie as drinking, God knows I've been drinking pretty much all my life. I just turned 65. My drinking was always pretty much social drinking and a few beers at home with my husband after work. In the last couple of years however, the company I worked for for 20 years closed it's doors and I was...	SandyC	13	954	Jun 10, 2011 by maire rua
	About the 12 Steps always remaining in our lives! (Preview) Morning All, Last Evening I responded to Jane's Post on Prayer and Medidation and I said no, and thanked her for giving me the poke I needed to start practicing. Well it was just about 5 months ago, that a great Doc, did give me a real sharp poke verbally, went to the Pharmacy on my way home, threw out all the...	Just Toni	4	617	Jun 9, 2011 by KATHY W
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