Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 6, 2017Quote of the WeekA.A. = A program of 1,000 surrenders. I was taught to never give in and never give up. To surrender was to lose, and I was to avoid it at all costs. As such, I led with my ego, and thought that I could bully, cajole, or manipulate my way into getting just about anything I wa...

Mevon7 · Mevon7

Hello all- new to the boards, but not new to recovery and AA. Could just use some friends. Got sober in 2006, relapsed after 8 years, and have been in and out ever since. I don't go to meetings anymore... I guess that's why I'm here.

mikef · mikef

Have a blessed and productive Thanksgiving day.We reflect and know every day in recovery is Thanksgiving,pay it forward..The trials and tribulations will still come,but we can face them in a lucid frame of mind and WE can move forward in God's(of your own understanding) grace and mercy...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

What really happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? There are plenty of reasons to quit drinking alcohol. Perhaps you can't party as hard as you once did, and the hangovers are getting worse. Maybe you've developed a beer belly. Possibly, there's a deeper issue at play and you don't w...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 20, 2017Quote of the WeekYoull never have it all together. Thats like eating once and for all." Ive wasted a lot of time and energy waiting for everything to be just right. But its never turned out that way. I felt like if only I could get that perfect job and make a certain amount of money, th...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Tanin · Tanin

From the December 1989 Grapevine magazine.12 Tips for Sober Holidays Line up extra AA activities (help on the phones, speak, empty the ashtrays).Be host to friends, especially newcomers, at home or at a coffee shop.Keep your AA telephone list with you at all times.Find out about holiday meeti...

Tanin · Tanin

Big celebration at my houseNovember 14 is National Pickle DayNOVEMBER 14, 2017, BY BECCA MITCHELL,November 14 is National Pickle Day in the United States! It's unknown where the holiday actually originated but according to Time.com, the day was the end result of a week of celebrations organiz...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

My apologies for my recent drunken sh*it-posting. I was doing great on Naltrexone, thought I didn't need it anymore (kind of like I've done with the program)...went off it and eased my way back into bender-beast-mode. For reasons that I can't explain I end up here when that happens. I'm back on my tr...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 13, 2017Quote of the WeekBe kind, be loving, be quiet. I used to have a lot to say. At parties or gatherings, I had to make sure everyone was listening to the stories or jokes or opinions I had, because, dont you know, I knew everything. And after a few drinks, I became the obnoxious attention...

jelODG · jelODG

I went to my first meeting in 1985. After finally taking the steps with a sponsor I stayed sober for 6 yrs., in AA. My alcoholic mind eventually told me my job was more important than going to meetings and working with others. Of course, I drank again and went in and out of AA for years. I racked up 14 DUI,s in...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

God gave burdens, also shoulders. --Yiddish proverbSome days we wake up, and we know we can't get out of bed. We lie there, trying to force ourselves, but none of the usual motivations work. We may be depressed, we may be grieving, or we may simply be tired. It's hard to resist the temptation to believe t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 30, 2017Quote of the WeekI could drink or I could do everything else. By the end of my drinking, my world had gotten very small. I lost my job, again, but this time I didnt get a new one. Most of my friends and family didnt want to hang out with me much because I was usually drunk, or on my way there....

Tanin · Tanin

I found this interesting. It's nice to read about AA's presence in cities world wide. First ever Alcoholics Anonymous museum exhibition openshttp://metro.co.uk/2017/10/06/first-ever-alcoholics-anonymous-museum-exhibition-opens-6982484/

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Robinator2448 · Robinator2448

Joined Alcoholics Anonymous about 3 months ago. Been attending AA meetings regularly. But I relapsed and had a glass of wine the other night and feeling guilty about attending meetings. Are there other alcoholics out there who have a drink is still attend meetings. I feel like I have failed and I'm co...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 23, 2017Quote of the WeekAll that pain has value. When I came into the rooms, I was buried in shame. Without alcohol to escape into, I was overwhelmed with remorse over many of my actions. As I moved towards working the Fourth Step, I was desperately afraid of what I would find in the abyss of se...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

thank you folks for my sobriety, it's my anniversary today. Odat very grateful to be here and be Sober.

boston blacky · boston blacky

I'm floating a question to those in the fellowship who might be in a position to assist and advise me. As I'm also brand new to this forum - please bear with while I try to explain. My younger bro. has been in and out of rehab for approx. 10 yrs. He resides in Edmonton, AB, Canada. I am (by the grace of god a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 16, 2017Quote of the WeekWhen did ( ) become your Higher Power? I used to believe that people, places, or things would fix me. I was sure that if only I could get the perfect girlfriend, or that new car, or make enough money, then I would be happy, or secure, or comfortable. But it never work...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 9, 2017Quote of the WeekIf Im invested in the outcome, Ive kept God out of it. I was a big ball of self-will before I entered recovery. In most things, it was my way or the highway. If I couldnt get my way, Id change jobs, or relationships, or Id move. When I planned something, Id start with the ou...

Stephen H · Stephen H

Drinking at the moment, was 4 Years sober on sept 23rd just gone. In a lot of pain and now my family is as well, emotional and mental, will post tomorrow if I can, trying not to feel sorry for myself but I'm hurting bad its 1am here and I'm sitting in my car & its cold. Outside of my house where my wife &...

Tanin · Tanin

Yesterday was the anniversararmy of my (finally) asking for help and joining Alcoholics Anonymous. It is a miracle that I have remained sober. I am grateful to AA and all of you. I could never have done it without help...

Troy · Troy

Hi all, I've not been active on the board lately, but I wanted to share that my 2 year sobriety date is coming up on Monday! I can't believe its been that long! My life is completely different now. I stay busy with family and work and really feel great.

John Allen St · John Allen St

I've nearly finished step 4 and realized I've hardly added impatience, should I go through all my 4s and add were needs adding, wtf I've done 700 sheets or ask my sponsor?

mallanau · mallanau

We have a Full Moon and we are looking for a Spiritual Concept, and observing alcoholic behavior in a few people in the meetings recently, I have researched "Full Moon Effects on Animals" and came across a site called; "Spiritual Science Research Foundation" and this article about "A Spiritual Conc...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The body repeats the landscape. They are the source of each other and create each other. --Meridel Le SueurThe beautiful correspondences that structure the world - from the five pointed star in the core of the apple to the snail shell spiral of our inner ear - can be a source of great comfort to us. When w...

Tanin · Tanin

It's an interesting idea... but fatally flawed as an "alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous." This NYC Startup is a Digital Alternative to Alcoholics AnonymousSeptember 25, 2017 by AlleyWatchhttp://www.alleywatch.com/2017/09/nyc-startup-annum-health-digital-alternative-alcoho...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

September 25, 2017Quote of the WeekEverything I have is the property of A.A. When I heard someone share this from the podium in a meeting one day, I was struck with an immense feeling of gratitude for all I have been given in recovery. As I write this this morning, I am on a business trip in Atlanta, GA,...

JerryF · JerryF

and the He is my eldest son, a 52 year old alcoholic/addict who is a carrier of this disease just as I am. Difference is I'm alcohol free and sober and according to him he has spent the last short time; couple of months or so, not drinking or using. He is in the unmanageability part of his disease and tryi...

Tanin · Tanin

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/health/alcohol-abuse-elderly.html

Margcampling · Margcampling

Trying to find these but because my phone English it will only give me English meetings. Any ideas?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

September 18, 2017Quote of the WeekHow can I help you? Before recovery, I was all about helping myself. At parties, I helped myself to your alcohol and party favors. At work, I helped myself to your leads and referrals and territory. In relationships, I took as much as I could, and I only thought abou...

Richard M · Richard M

What does it mean when someone calls for a group consensus? Is it different from a Group conscientious?

Tanin · Tanin

Irma is going to hit the Florida Keys by morning. Then it will go north, overland or possibly along the Gulf. Everbody is evacuating or hunkering down. Looks like a bad one... Prayers go out to all of us in the path of nature's most destructive force. The next few days are gonna be rough...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I haven't been in here for a while....broke the screen on my phone and all the pixels fell out. Anyway, after damn near 11 years of continuous day at a time and near on 6 years since I got divorced, I recently got married again. I was waiting for the missus to come home from work tonight when some thoughts...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

As some of you may know I've considered it before but for one reason or another decided against it. Any tips or suggestions?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

September 11, 2017Quote of the WeekI dont like things changing without my permission. I used to spend a lot of time and energy trying to arrange life to suit myself. I would like in bed at night planning not only my every move, but yours, too. I even used to think I could manipulate places and things, an...

gonee · gonee

Today, my family and I give thanks for 29 years of AA sobriety. It's only by grace that I returned to AA on the 19 August 1988. Thanks goes to this board, for the support and love by it's many members. Even during my darkest hour, God's unseen hand was always there. We are living proof that it works.

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I am a great dad. I am insanely involved with my children's lives. I walk them to school, take them to their martial arts classes and spend enormous amounts of quality time with them. I also drink in the garage, stagger through much of my alone life and behave in a manner I'd never want then to see. I dont br...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

Happy Wednesday, everyone. I'm back with my tail tucked appropriately between my legs. It's been a long time since I've posted here and it's because I started drinking again. Instead of feeling so much shame in that fact that it keeps me away from AA, I'm trying to admit that for me it can be a step in the p...

HeidiS · HeidiS

Hello....I am new to asking for help. I have tried on my own for years but I always fail. I have been to my doctor and have appointments set up for therapy but feel like I need more support. Today was actually the first I have admitted to being abused my family. Guess I am just looking for others

Tanin · Tanin

Hope. A story of new hope: I went to my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting todayhttp://www.chicagonow.com/running-with-a-book-cart/2017/09/i-went-to-my-first-alcoholics-anonymous-meeting-today/

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

September 4, 2017Quote of the WeekYou can blame them for the way you are; you can only blame yourself for staying that way. I had a rotten childhood. Torn away from my father when I was five, I never saw him again. Torn away from my older brothers and sister when I was seven, I rarely saw them when I was gr...

StartNow · StartNow

Hi all, I've been following the topics for quite some time....yes, I'm still kicking :) I've had my 'rounds' with the drinking but have stayed stopped. Not getting complacent, in fact I'm attending a professional services group. The reason for my post is to share a story....a close friend of mine's e...

Dabent · Dabent

I was recently turned down, again, by someone to sponsor me because "I still smoke pot". I am frustrated at people and there understanding (or lack of) of MMJ. I am in severe pain all day every day and it is permanent. My choices are a regiment of Oxycontin daily or smoke pot daily. At one po...

Percival · Percival

I believe it was MSN news: they had 54 pictures of Hollywood Celebrities who DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL...with one line explanations...Many A listers.. most in the height of their careers... None mentioned AA but you could tell from some of their lingo. They were all grateful...And I'm sure they would a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Saving the WorldToday may my prayers help me realizeI cannot control everything.To put the world in order,We must first put the nation in order;To put the nation in order,We must first put the family in order;To put the family in order,We must first set our hearts right.

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	Wisdom of the Rooms 11-6 (Preview) November 6, 2017Quote of the WeekA.A. = A program of 1,000 surrenders. I was taught to never give in and never give up. To surrender was to lose, and I was to avoid it at all costs. As such, I led with my ego, and thought that I could bully, cajole, or manipulate my way into getting just about anything I wa...	Pythonpappy	4	1889	Nov 26, 2017 by MaybeIAm
	Need some friends :) (Preview) Hello all- new to the boards, but not new to recovery and AA. Could just use some friends. Got sober in 2006, relapsed after 8 years, and have been in and out ever since. I don't go to meetings anymore... I guess that's why I'm here.	Mevon7	3	584	Nov 25, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Every day for thanks (Preview) Have a blessed and productive Thanksgiving day.We reflect and know every day in recovery is Thanksgiving,pay it forward..The trials and tribulations will still come,but we can face them in a lucid frame of mind and WE can move forward in God's(of your own understanding) grace and mercy...	mikef	3	1743	Nov 25, 2017 by gonee
	What really happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? (Preview) What really happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? There are plenty of reasons to quit drinking alcohol. Perhaps you can't party as hard as you once did, and the hangovers are getting worse. Maybe you've developed a beer belly. Possibly, there's a deeper issue at play and you don't w...	Pythonpappy	3	761	Nov 20, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 11-20 (Preview) November 20, 2017Quote of the WeekYoull never have it all together. Thats like eating once and for all." Ive wasted a lot of time and energy waiting for everything to be just right. But its never turned out that way. I felt like if only I could get that perfect job and make a certain amount of money, th...	Pythonpappy	0	596	Nov 20, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Pickles Comic (Preview)	Pythonpappy	0	602	Nov 19, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	12 Tips for Sober Holidays Holidays (Preview) From the December 1989 Grapevine magazine.12 Tips for Sober Holidays Line up extra AA activities (help on the phones, speak, empty the ashtrays).Be host to friends, especially newcomers, at home or at a coffee shop.Keep your AA telephone list with you at all times.Find out about holiday meeti...	Tanin	2	3353	Nov 18, 2017 by gonee
	November 14th Is Important (Preview) Big celebration at my houseNovember 14 is National Pickle DayNOVEMBER 14, 2017, BY BECCA MITCHELL,November 14 is National Pickle Day in the United States! It's unknown where the holiday actually originated but according to Time.com, the day was the end result of a week of celebrations organiz...	Tanin	2	2977	Nov 15, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	I'm okay and I'm sorry (Preview) My apologies for my recent drunken sh*it-posting. I was doing great on Naltrexone, thought I didn't need it anymore (kind of like I've done with the program)...went off it and eased my way back into bender-beast-mode. For reasons that I can't explain I end up here when that happens. I'm back on my tr...	TipsyMcstagger	4	3470	Nov 14, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 11-13 (Preview) November 13, 2017Quote of the WeekBe kind, be loving, be quiet. I used to have a lot to say. At parties or gatherings, I had to make sure everyone was listening to the stories or jokes or opinions I had, because, dont you know, I knew everything. And after a few drinks, I became the obnoxious attention...	Pythonpappy	0	3247	Nov 13, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Retirement (Preview) I went to my first meeting in 1985. After finally taking the steps with a sponsor I stayed sober for 6 yrs., in AA. My alcoholic mind eventually told me my job was more important than going to meetings and working with others. Of course, I drank again and went in and out of AA for years. I racked up 14 DUI,s in...	jelODG	3	2589	Nov 7, 2017 by Tanin
	Simple Reminders - Oct (Preview)	Pythonpappy	34	7196	Oct 31, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - Oct (Preview) God gave burdens, also shoulders. --Yiddish proverbSome days we wake up, and we know we can't get out of bed. We lie there, trying to force ourselves, but none of the usual motivations work. We may be depressed, we may be grieving, or we may simply be tired. It's hard to resist the temptation to believe t...	Pythonpappy	34	3926	Oct 31, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 10-30 (Preview) October 30, 2017Quote of the WeekI could drink or I could do everything else. By the end of my drinking, my world had gotten very small. I lost my job, again, but this time I didnt get a new one. Most of my friends and family didnt want to hang out with me much because I was usually drunk, or on my way there....	Pythonpappy	0	1878	Oct 30, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	The Story Of AA In Scotland (Preview) I found this interesting. It's nice to read about AA's presence in cities world wide. First ever Alcoholics Anonymous museum exhibition openshttp://metro.co.uk/2017/10/06/first-ever-alcoholics-anonymous-museum-exhibition-opens-6982484/	Tanin	1	2334	Oct 29, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminders - Sept. (Preview)	Pythonpappy	41	5021	Oct 26, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Feeling guilty (Preview) Joined Alcoholics Anonymous about 3 months ago. Been attending AA meetings regularly. But I relapsed and had a glass of wine the other night and feeling guilty about attending meetings. Are there other alcoholics out there who have a drink is still attend meetings. I feel like I have failed and I'm co...	Robinator2448	18	3754	Oct 25, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 10-23 (Preview) October 23, 2017Quote of the WeekAll that pain has value. When I came into the rooms, I was buried in shame. Without alcohol to escape into, I was overwhelmed with remorse over many of my actions. As I moved towards working the Fourth Step, I was desperately afraid of what I would find in the abyss of se...	Pythonpappy	0	2729	Oct 23, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	A Grateful Day (Preview) thank you folks for my sobriety, it's my anniversary today. Odat very grateful to be here and be Sober.	StPeteDean	6	681	Oct 20, 2017 by Dodsworth
	Question on getting help; i.e. rehab or even hospitaliztion for struggling brother in Edmonton, AB, Canada. I'm 21 plus (Preview) I'm floating a question to those in the fellowship who might be in a position to assist and advise me. As I'm also brand new to this forum - please bear with while I try to explain. My younger bro. has been in and out of rehab for approx. 10 yrs. He resides in Edmonton, AB, Canada. I am (by the grace of god a...	boston blacky	12	1783	Oct 17, 2017 by Tanin
	Wisdom of the Rooms 10-16 (Preview) October 16, 2017Quote of the WeekWhen did ( ) become your Higher Power? I used to believe that people, places, or things would fix me. I was sure that if only I could get the perfect girlfriend, or that new car, or make enough money, then I would be happy, or secure, or comfortable. But it never work...	Pythonpappy	0	575	Oct 16, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 10-9 (Preview) October 9, 2017Quote of the WeekIf Im invested in the outcome, Ive kept God out of it. I was a big ball of self-will before I entered recovery. In most things, it was my way or the highway. If I couldnt get my way, Id change jobs, or relationships, or Id move. When I planned something, Id start with the ou...	Pythonpappy	0	2076	Oct 9, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Don't know what to say, please help. (Preview) Drinking at the moment, was 4 Years sober on sept 23rd just gone. In a lot of pain and now my family is as well, emotional and mental, will post tomorrow if I can, trying not to feel sorry for myself but I'm hurting bad its 1am here and I'm sitting in my car & its cold. Outside of my house where my wife &...	Stephen H	3	2160	Oct 9, 2017 by JerryF
	Soberversary (Preview) Yesterday was the anniversararmy of my (finally) asking for help and joining Alcoholics Anonymous. It is a miracle that I have remained sober. I am grateful to AA and all of you. I could never have done it without help...	Tanin	6	2636	Oct 8, 2017 by JerryF
	2 years - still sober - It can be done! (Preview) Hi all, I've not been active on the board lately, but I wanted to share that my 2 year sobriety date is coming up on Monday! I can't believe its been that long! My life is completely different now. I stay busy with family and work and really feel great.	Troy	5	2844	Oct 6, 2017 by gonee
	Step 10/4 (Preview) I've nearly finished step 4 and realized I've hardly added impatience, should I go through all my 4s and add were needs adding, wtf I've done 700 sheets or ask my sponsor?	John Allen St	2	1968	Oct 6, 2017 by Visionz
	The Science of a Spiritual Concept (Preview) We have a Full Moon and we are looking for a Spiritual Concept, and observing alcoholic behavior in a few people in the meetings recently, I have researched "Full Moon Effects on Animals" and came across a site called; "Spiritual Science Research Foundation" and this article about "A Spiritual Conc...	mallanau	0	616	Oct 5, 2017 by mallanau
	Today's Gift - Sept. (Preview) The body repeats the landscape. They are the source of each other and create each other. --Meridel Le SueurThe beautiful correspondences that structure the world - from the five pointed star in the core of the apple to the snail shell spiral of our inner ear - can be a source of great comfort to us. When w...	Pythonpappy	29	3499	Sep 30, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Digital Alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous (Preview) It's an interesting idea... but fatally flawed as an "alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous." This NYC Startup is a Digital Alternative to Alcoholics AnonymousSeptember 25, 2017 by AlleyWatchhttp://www.alleywatch.com/2017/09/nyc-startup-annum-health-digital-alternative-alcoho...	Tanin	4	2322	Sep 28, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9-25 (Preview) September 25, 2017Quote of the WeekEverything I have is the property of A.A. When I heard someone share this from the podium in a meeting one day, I was struck with an immense feeling of gratitude for all I have been given in recovery. As I write this this morning, I am on a business trip in Atlanta, GA,...	Pythonpappy	0	3114	Sep 25, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	He called last evening (Preview) and the He is my eldest son, a 52 year old alcoholic/addict who is a carrier of this disease just as I am. Difference is I'm alcohol free and sober and according to him he has spent the last short time; couple of months or so, not drinking or using. He is in the unmanageability part of his disease and tryi...	JerryF	5	2527	Sep 24, 2017 by JerryF
	Alcohol Abuse Is Rising Among Older Adults (Preview) https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/health/alcohol-abuse-elderly.html	Tanin	8	2893	Sep 22, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Greek speaking meetings (Preview) Trying to find these but because my phone English it will only give me English meetings. Any ideas?	Margcampling	2	3058	Sep 20, 2017 by Tanin
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9-18 (Preview) September 18, 2017Quote of the WeekHow can I help you? Before recovery, I was all about helping myself. At parties, I helped myself to your alcohol and party favors. At work, I helped myself to your leads and referrals and territory. In relationships, I took as much as I could, and I only thought abou...	Pythonpappy	0	703	Sep 18, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Consensus (Preview) What does it mean when someone calls for a group consensus? Is it different from a Group conscientious?	Richard M	4	2196	Sep 17, 2017 by Tanin
	Hurricane Irma! (Preview) Irma is going to hit the Florida Keys by morning. Then it will go north, overland or possibly along the Gulf. Everbody is evacuating or hunkering down. Looks like a bad one... Prayers go out to all of us in the path of nature's most destructive force. The next few days are gonna be rough...	Tanin	10	2513	Sep 16, 2017 by JerryF
	Changes (Preview) I haven't been in here for a while....broke the screen on my phone and all the pixels fell out. Anyway, after damn near 11 years of continuous day at a time and near on 6 years since I got divorced, I recently got married again. I was waiting for the missus to come home from work tonight when some thoughts...	bikerbill	12	2316	Sep 13, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	So I'm thinking of quitting drinking... (Preview) As some of you may know I've considered it before but for one reason or another decided against it. Any tips or suggestions?	TipsyMcstagger	26	3532	Sep 13, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9-11 (Preview) September 11, 2017Quote of the WeekI dont like things changing without my permission. I used to spend a lot of time and energy trying to arrange life to suit myself. I would like in bed at night planning not only my every move, but yours, too. I even used to think I could manipulate places and things, an...	Pythonpappy	0	1737	Sep 11, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	29 Years of AA sobriety (Preview) Today, my family and I give thanks for 29 years of AA sobriety. It's only by grace that I returned to AA on the 19 August 1988. Thanks goes to this board, for the support and love by it's many members. Even during my darkest hour, God's unseen hand was always there. We are living proof that it works.	gonee	7	3196	Sep 11, 2017 by Fyne Spirit
	Be a better alcoholic than my father... (Preview) I am a great dad. I am insanely involved with my children's lives. I walk them to school, take them to their martial arts classes and spend enormous amounts of quality time with them. I also drink in the garage, stagger through much of my alone life and behave in a manner I'd never want then to see. I dont br...	TipsyMcstagger	5	2658	Sep 8, 2017 by JerryF
	Back (Preview) Happy Wednesday, everyone. I'm back with my tail tucked appropriately between my legs. It's been a long time since I've posted here and it's because I started drinking again. Instead of feeling so much shame in that fact that it keeps me away from AA, I'm trying to admit that for me it can be a step in the p...	AdamMoz	6	2042	Sep 8, 2017 by JerryF
	I need help (Preview) Hello....I am new to asking for help. I have tried on my own for years but I always fail. I have been to my doctor and have appointments set up for therapy but feel like I need more support. Today was actually the first I have admitted to being abused my family. Guess I am just looking for others	HeidiS	4	2615	Sep 8, 2017 by JerryF
	"How did I even get here? My god, I have to go to AA." (Preview) Hope. A story of new hope: I went to my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting todayhttp://www.chicagonow.com/running-with-a-book-cart/2017/09/i-went-to-my-first-alcoholics-anonymous-meeting-today/	Tanin	1	2972	Sep 6, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9-4 (Preview) September 4, 2017Quote of the WeekYou can blame them for the way you are; you can only blame yourself for staying that way. I had a rotten childhood. Torn away from my father when I was five, I never saw him again. Torn away from my older brothers and sister when I was seven, I rarely saw them when I was gr...	Pythonpappy	0	636	Sep 4, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	A word on the seriousness of advanced alcoholism (Preview) Hi all, I've been following the topics for quite some time....yes, I'm still kicking :) I've had my 'rounds' with the drinking but have stayed stopped. Not getting complacent, in fact I'm attending a professional services group. The reason for my post is to share a story....a close friend of mine's e...	StartNow	2	2564	Sep 3, 2017 by StartNow
	severe chronic pain, Medical marijuana and recovery (Preview) I was recently turned down, again, by someone to sponsor me because "I still smoke pot". I am frustrated at people and there understanding (or lack of) of MMJ. I am in severe pain all day every day and it is permanent. My choices are a regiment of Oxycontin daily or smoke pot daily. At one po...	Dabent	45	7693	Sep 3, 2017 by Lunalele
	Celebrty Recovery (Preview) I believe it was MSN news: they had 54 pictures of Hollywood Celebrities who DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL...with one line explanations...Many A listers.. most in the height of their careers... None mentioned AA but you could tell from some of their lingo. They were all grateful...And I'm sure they would a...	Percival	1	637	Sep 3, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminders - Aug (Preview)	Pythonpappy	32	4423	Aug 31, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - Aug. (Preview) Saving the WorldToday may my prayers help me realizeI cannot control everything.To put the world in order,We must first put the nation in order;To put the nation in order,We must first put the family in order;To put the family in order,We must first set our hearts right.	Pythonpappy	37	717	Aug 31, 2017 by Pythonpappy
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