Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Self-searching is the means by which we bring new vision, action, and grace to bear upon the dark and negative side of our natures. With it comes the development of that kind of humility that makes it possible for us to receive Gods help. . . . we find that bit by bit we can discard the old life the one that di...

Rod H · Rod H

This is tough. I have known I am an alcoholic for a long time. But I always said because I wasn't falling down in the street drunk, I never physically abused my fanily, and I never missed work I wasn't a "drunk"...But I knew. My grandfather was a raging alcoholic and it permeates both sides of...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Good Evening every one, just sharing a situation that happened this morning, started the coffee, came in here and when I hit that Start button, my computer started this loud screching noise, checked all my wires, 3 times and the router, and finally called the man, that is head of the Salk intitute, the...

gladlee · gladlee

"And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire, a still small voice." 1 Kings 19:11-12 "Listen to My voice. Never heed the voices of the world - only the tender divine voice...

Nahmi · Nahmi

Thank you John, For the notice that it's been awhile since I checked in, need that and so appreciate the love. It's been rough, I am still in recovery, thank God. I have 19 years in. I was married in 2009 and it's been a rough year and a half. The best man at our wedding shot himself playing around with a gu...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Still no internet at home but it's been way too long since I checked in... still sober, 2 years 3 1/2 months (840 days)

Have an annoying sponsor that I refuse to fire, boring home group that I refuse to leave, service work answering the hotline that wakes me up wayyy too early in the morning that I refus...

Jane05 · Jane05

Evening :) I've always, since getting sober, ;) enjoyed listening to other share about their prayer and meditation practices. My sponsor had me practicing prayer and mediation from day one. Today, I would not go a day without it, but do find that I have to change things up sometimes. Not sure what...

SteveP · SteveP

lol - saw a good example of the difference between normal thinking and alcoholic thinking on the weekend. Had a weekend away with the family and in-laws at hotel run by a famous hotel chain. Nice place, except for the food. My wife was sitting in the bar having a drink (she's not an alkie, she can have jus...

schooner · schooner

Hi Guys & Gals - You too Toni I finally found what forum I'm suppose to have join - its such fun being and getting OLD ! ! ! Computers - Mine is an extention of reaching out to OTHERS. Sharing closely with pirvate messages to those GOD puts me in contact with. Meetings - My A.A. home group meeting is ver...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Yes indeedy...workaday is OK, I can bury myself in work, the day has structure and clear purpose, but weekends....man there's only so many times I can mow the lawn, wash the car, trim the hedge and the kitchen is sparkling already! Obviously I need structure and purpose for the weekend, to keep me away...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isnt strange that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose. When they drive us blindly, or we willfully demand that they supply us with more satisfactions or pleasures than are possible or due us, that is the point at which we...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

This is the Step that separates the men from the boys.. . . the difference between the boys and the men is the difference between striving for a self determined objective and for the perfect objective which is of God. . . It is suggested that we ought to become entirely willing to aim toward perfection. ....

gezepe · gezepe

Its just my luck or lack thereof when things have been going from bad to curse and suicide sounds like an appealing vacation destination. You just can find the end of the world when you need one to save your life. Sure when things are on the upswing and every day comes with awe and expectation, thats when t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Carefully reading the first five proposals we ask if we have omitted anything, for we are building an arch through which we shall walk a free man at last. . . . Are we now ready to let God remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable? ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 75, 76 The Sixth Step...

kld47 · kld47

Hi All Finally got the results back from an MRI I had done about 2 weeks ago. Not good, torn cartilage behind the kneecap. Still doing physical therapy for the next few weeks and then will relook at the range of motion and see if surgery is the next way to go on it. Of course was very down at hearing the news,...

Heather73 · Heather73

I just joined. I want to stop drinking. I drink once a week but know no moderation and often drink to excess. I spend the entire next day obsessing about what I said, did, etc. It is not worth it to go through what I do but I still do it anyway. I am conflicted with AA bc while I know I need a place for support, bu...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . we then look at Step Six. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 Steps Four and Five were difficult, but worthwhile. Now I was stuck on Step Six and, in despair, I picked up the Big Book and read this passage. I was outside, praying for willingness, whe...

gladlee · gladlee

"The vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it." Jeremiah 18:4 "Shortcomings you had hardly recognized or at least for which you had had no sense of sorrow now cause you trouble and dismay....

gonee · gonee

The speaker tonight shared that he was mistakenly confined to a mental ward. He said that he had learnt more about sharing & caring from those inmates. But his stay was short lived. After being there for 4 days he was transferred back to a general ward. The hospital had arranged a Christmas show for...

Kate11 · Kate11

Hi Everyone, What are some of the physical changes you noticed after quitting? It's three weeks for me today. I keep reminding myself "One day at a time" and "GOD". Thanks.

gladlee · gladlee

"Love is the power that transforms the world. Love not only of Me, love not only of the few dear to you, but love of all - of the publicans, the sinners, the harlots. It is the only weapon with which sin can be driven out. Drive sin out with love. Drive fear and depression and despair and a sense of fai...

John · John

I found out today that I will be speaking in Petersburg, VA, at the Tri Area Conference of Virginia. I will be the opening speaker. I'm really amazed and excited about it! Absolutely honored to have been asked. What is really amazing is I've also been asked to speak in Pittsburg, PA at a convention, and...

mikef · mikef

Today ,as I continue to strengthen my relationship with my Higher Power ,whom I choose to call God, I will remember my real victory comes form facing trials and not allowing them to destroy me, but being confident in the goodness and plan of my God.I will not let situations or dilemmas bring me down but...

John · John

Good Morning Family and Friends! Today I am going to do Extreme Facial Exercise. All it requires is that I walk around all day with a big smile on my face.

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hope you cold is on to someone else, and you can have one great day, hope you can say bye bye to the whirlwind of emotions, well the tough one, but then they are what keep us growing up. right. anyway, Happy Happy Birthday, you must be turning around 40 right????? Cold or not a cake for you with a ton of Frost...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Here are the steps we took. . . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 59 These are the words that lead into the Twelve Steps. In their direct simplicity they sweep aside all psychological and philosophical considerations about the rightness of the Steps. They describe what I did: I took the Steps and sobriety w...

mikef · mikef

Please join my wife and I in prayer and celebration for our 27th year wedding anniversary!Truly a miracle and gift of grace and mercy from my Higher Power ,whom I choose to call God! In 1983 ,a year before we got married,my wife,(3rd)told me if I didnt stop my insanity she was leaving.She could no longer...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 When I was drinking, my attitude was totally selfish, totally self-centered; my pleasure and my comfort came first. Now that I am sober, self-seeking has started to slip away. My whole attitude toward life and other p...

vixen · vixen

I couldn't have predicted the wild emotional roller coaster that has been my life these past weeks and wouldn't change it for the world. I am feeling more like myself than I have in dozens of years and have found a loving fellowship in AA that sustains and supports my journey. To be honest, most days have...

John · John

I was asked to help a woman find and buy a car, so I went on craigslist, and knowing she didn't have much money, and I'd probably have to help out with some money, I put in a low maximum price. Several came up, but they all needed alot of work. I kept going through the sale ads, and suddenly one ad stuck out. ...

gladlee · gladlee

"Spend much time in prayer. Prayer is the linking up of the soul and mind and heart to God. So that if it is only a glance of faith, a look or word of love, or confidence, and no supplication is expressed, it yet follows that supply and all necessary are secured. Because the soul, being linked to God...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . our Society has concluded that it has but one high mission to carry the A.A. message to those who dont know theres a way out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151 The Light to freedom shines bright on my fellow alcoholics as each one of us challenges the other to grow. The Steps to self-improvem...

Sober member who died b4 our meeting · allie

We are waiting for the funeral. His family had little or nothing to do with him due to his past. He had many years of sobriety and he referred to us as his family. Every meeting seems to come back to our lost member. We all are grateful he died in sobriety. He lived the way he wanted to. He was retired and...

Just Toni · Just Toni

To the Men and Woman here that are Veterans, With a humble Heart, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! hOPE YOU WILL ACCEPT MY APOLOGY FOR MY TARDINESS, AND BEING A DAY LATE AND A DOLLOR SHORT. TONI -- Edited by Just Toni on Tuesday 31st of May 2011 10:02:16 AM

mikef · mikef

I have been praying dilligently for some time now asking my Higher Power ,whom I choose to call God, for direction in what I'll term my "4th quarter" of my life, but I am in no conflict with this being God's call and hopefully they'll be some overtime periods:) :) Anyway my wife wants to mo...

gonee · gonee

Once we know the truth about alcoholism from the AA book it is dangerous not to practice the 12 steps in our life, because God himself has given us a lifeline & we have rejected it. In my own life my AA spiritual growth was stunted because, I had not shown any diligence as far as the actual practice of th...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Since 19th April I've been only getting about 4 hours sleep a night. Been like the walking dead round here. I've tried herbal remedies, like Sominax, to no avail. i've tried working myself to exhaustion to no avail I've tried a mug of cocoa at night to no avail But then, three days ago, I got some inform...

LINDA · LINDA

Hi eveyone thanks for all the replayes that you sent me it did help me a lot to know that you were there and i could tell somone other than famliey.Sorry about spellings i am not very good at writting so i hope you can work out what i have been trying to say. I hope you are all well and not to cold as its very cold...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Yep, I've got a man cold, don't know if I'll survive to teh weekend. Seriously though, I found a bottle of Beechams all in one cold remedy and two packs of all in one tablets.....which to have? Not the liquid, it's nearly 20% ABV! check the labels.

Fallon · Fallon

It has been a difficult 2 weeks here in Indianapolis. It's race time here and nothing but party, party, party. Every other commerical on TV is an alcohol ad. Race time for me has always been party, party, party. There's Fast Friday, Carb Day and of course the Indy 500. Why am I so happy then? It's sim...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi My Friends, Don't know, only hoping and Praying to God that by sharing this, -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 27th of May 2011 07:35:02 AM -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 27th of May 2011 07:37:58 AM

mikef · mikef

Saturday night, another day lucid and aware,feeling spiritually fit and blessed as I watch our little Jaelyn(38 days young)sleeping ,my daughter staying with us for weekend while her husband works overtime, my 25 year old son , still clean from his Heroin addiction and just left for his house and my...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The more A.A. sticks to its primary purpose, the greater will be its helpful influence everywhere. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p.109 It is with gratitude that I reflect on the early days of our Fellowship and those wise and loving foresteppers who proclaimed that we should not be diverted from our primary purp...

schooner · schooner

Hi Guys/Gals Just wonder if any you people have ever combated DEPRESSION ? Any good therapists here in Vegas anyone might know who knows what their doing ? Question(s) How if any of you got - over their depression ?

Kate11 · Kate11

Do a lot of you smoke? When I'm smoking I'm thinking, "this is a lot like drinking...an addiction, harming myself, out of control from the addiction, something I don't want to do and isn't good for me or anyone else, something I run to that distracts me from my pain or stress, something that may be k...

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	~ 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	1284	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	996	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	883	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	970	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	632	Jun 9, 2011 by KATHY W
	Daily Reflections ~ Opening Up To Change & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Self-searching is the means by which we bring new vision, action, and grace to bear upon the dark and negative side of our natures. With it comes the development of that kind of humility that makes it possible for us to receive Gods help. . . . we find that bit by bit we can discard the old life the one that di...	Sobrietyspell	1	1183	Jun 9, 2011 by Mr_David
	Where to begin (Preview) This is tough. I have known I am an alcoholic for a long time. But I always said because I wasn't falling down in the street drunk, I never physically abused my fanily, and I never missed work I wasn't a "drunk"...But I knew. My grandfather was a raging alcoholic and it permeates both sides of...	Rod H	15	1352	Jun 9, 2011 by Rod H
	Morning PANIC!!!! (Preview) Good Evening every one, just sharing a situation that happened this morning, started the coffee, came in here and when I hit that Start button, my computer started this loud screching noise, checked all my wires, 3 times and the router, and finally called the man, that is head of the Salk intitute, the...	Just Toni	6	665	Jun 8, 2011 by leeu
	God Calling ~ That tender voice (Preview) "And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire, a still small voice." 1 Kings 19:11-12 "Listen to My voice. Never heed the voices of the world - only the tender divine voice...	gladlee	2	580	Jun 8, 2011 by soberbytheGOG
	It has been awhile... (Preview) Thank you John, For the notice that it's been awhile since I checked in, need that and so appreciate the love. It's been rough, I am still in recovery, thank God. I have 19 years in. I was married in 2009 and it's been a rough year and a half. The best man at our wedding shot himself playing around with a gu...	Nahmi	5	675	Jun 8, 2011 by Nahmi
	Hi all :-) (Preview) Still no internet at home but it's been way too long since I checked in... still sober, 2 years 3 1/2 months (840 days) Have an annoying sponsor that I refuse to fire, boring home group that I refuse to leave, service work answering the hotline that wakes me up wayyy too early in the morning that I refus...	FlyingSquirrel	10	618	Jun 8, 2011 by Jane05
	Prayer and Meditation Prayer and Meditation (Preview) Evening :) I've always, since getting sober, ;) enjoyed listening to other share about their prayer and meditation practices. My sponsor had me practicing prayer and mediation from day one. Today, I would not go a day without it, but do find that I have to change things up sometimes. Not sure what...	Jane05	11	1391	Jun 8, 2011 by Jane05
	Rotten burgers? We'll just never eat there... (Preview) lol - saw a good example of the difference between normal thinking and alcoholic thinking on the weekend. Had a weekend away with the family and in-laws at hotel run by a famous hotel chain. Nice place, except for the food. My wife was sitting in the bar having a drink (she's not an alkie, she can have jus...	SteveP	4	680	Jun 8, 2011 by Mr_David
	Computers,Meetings & Sober Living Called LIFE (Preview) *Hi Guys & Gals - You too Toni* *I finally found what forum I'm suppose to have join - its such fun being and getting OLD ! ! !* *Computers - Mine is an extention of reaching out to OTHERS. Sharing closely* *with pirvate messages to those GOD puts me in contact with.* *Meetings - My A.A. home group meeting is ver...*	schooner	4	562	Jun 7, 2011 by Just Toni
	Weekday workdays OK, Weekends are a chore. (Preview) Yes indeedy...workaday is OK, I can bury myself in work, the day has structure and clear purpose, but weekends....man there's only so many times I can mow the lawn, wash the car, trim the hedge and the kitchen is sparkling already! Obviously I need structure and purpose for the weekend, to keep me away...	bikerbill	1	841	Jun 7, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Long-Term Hope & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isnt strange that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose. When they drive us blindly, or we willfully demand that they supply us with more satisfactions or pleasures than are possible or due us, that is the point at which we...	Sobrietyspell	1	480	Jun 7, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Entirely Ready? & 24hrs a Day (Preview) This is the Step that separates the men from the boys.. . . the difference between the boys and the men is the difference between striving for a self determined objective and for the perfect objective which is of God. . . It is suggested that we ought to become entirely willing to aim toward perfection. ....	Sobrietyspell	1	809	Jun 7, 2011 by Mr_David
	The problem with end of the world is you never can find one, when you need one Is A.A. on the decline.Have we lost singleness of purpose? Has the A.A. message been diluted? (Preview) Its just my luck or lack thereof when things have been going from bad to curse and suicide sounds like an appealing vacation destination. You just can find the end of the world when you need one to save your life. Sure when things are on the upswing and every day comes with awe and expectation, thats when t...	gezepe	8	720	Jun 4, 2011 by leeu
	Daily Reflections ~ Letting Go of Our Old Selves & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Carefully reading the first five proposals we ask if we have omitted anything, for we are building an arch through which we shall walk a free man at last. . . . Are we now ready to let God remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable? ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 75, 76 The Sixth Step...	Sobrietyspell	1	700	Jun 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	MRI Results (Preview) Hi All Finally got the results back from an MRI I had done about 2 weeks ago. Not good, torn cartilage behind the kneecap. Still doing physical therapy for the next few weeks and then will relook at the range of motion and see if surgery is the next way to go on it. Of course was very down at hearing the news,...	kld47	4	637	Jun 4, 2011 by mikef
	Conflicted (Preview) I just joined. I want to stop drinking. I drink once a week but know no moderation and often drink to excess. I spend the entire next day obsessing about what I said, did, etc. It is not worth it to go through what I do but I still do it anyway. I am conflicted with AA bc while I know I need a place for support, bu...	Heather73	7	679	Jun 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ On a Wing and a Prayer & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . we then look at Step Six. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 Steps Four and Five were difficult, but worthwhile. Now I was stuck on Step Six and, in despair, I picked up the Big Book and read this passage. I was outside, praying for willingness, whe...	Sobrietyspell	2	642	Jun 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Divine Patience (Preview) "The vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it." Jeremiah 18:4 "Shortcomings you had hardly recognized or at least for which you had had no sense of sorrow now cause you trouble and dismay....	gladlee	1	492	Jun 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	We are different from other people. (Preview) The speaker tonight shared that he was mistakenly confined to a mental ward. He said that he had learnt more about sharing & caring from those inmates. But his stay was short lived. After being there for 4 days he was transferred back to a general ward. The hospital had arranged a Christmas show for...	gonee	9	783	Jun 4, 2011 by gonee
	Changes (Preview) Hi Everyone, What are some of the physical changes you noticed after quitting? It's three weeks for me today. I keep reminding myself "One day at a time" and "GOD". Thanks.	Kate11	13	732	Jun 3, 2011 by pinkchip
	God Calling (Preview) "Love is the power that transforms the world. Love not only of Me, love not only of the few dear to you, but love of all - of the publicans, the sinners, the harlots. It is the only weapon with which sin can be driven out. Drive sin out with love. Drive fear and depression and despair and a sense of fai...	gladlee	2	560	Jun 3, 2011 by Just Toni
	Absolutely Amazed... (I might be half way through lol) (Preview) I found out today that I will be speaking in Petersburg, VA, at the Tri Area Conference of Virginia. I will be the opening speaker. I'm really amazed and excited about it! Absolutely honored to have been asked. What is really amazing is I've also been asked to speak in Pittsburg, PA at a convention, and...	John	5	575	Jun 3, 2011 by leeu
	An exciting journey! (Preview) Today ,as I continue to strengthen my relationship with my Higher Power ,whom I choose to call God, I will remember my real victory comes form facing trials and not allowing them to destroy me, but being confident in the goodness and plan of my God.I will not let situations or dilemmas bring me down but...	mikef	5	744	Jun 3, 2011 by Jane05
	Todays Exercise (Preview) Good Morning Family and Friends! Today I am going to do *Extreme Facial Exercise.* All it requires is that I walk around all day with a big smile on my face.	John	4	1581	Jun 3, 2011 by Mike B.
	HAPPY BELLY BUTTON BIRTHDAY..BILLY (Preview) Hope you cold is on to someone else, and you can have one great day, hope you can say bye bye to the whirlwind of emotions, well the tough one, but then they are what keep us growing up. right. anyway, Happy Happy Birthday, you must be turning around 40 right????? Cold or not a cake for you with a ton of Frost...	Just Toni	11	1289	Jun 3, 2011 by Mike B.
	Daily Reflections ~ The Upward Path & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Here are the steps we took. . . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 59 These are the words that lead into the Twelve Steps. In their direct simplicity they sweep aside all psychological and philosophical considerations about the rightness of the Steps. They describe what I did: I took the Steps and sobriety w...	Sobrietyspell	1	443	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	ON THIS BLESSED DAY! (Preview) Please join my wife and I in prayer and celebration for our 27th year wedding anniversary!Truly a miracle and gift of grace and mercy from my Higher Power ,whom I choose to call God! In 1983 ,a year before we got married,my wife,(3rd)told me if I didnt stop my insanity she was leaving.She could no longer...	mikef	7	600	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ A Changed Outlook & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 When I was drinking, my attitude was totally selfish, totally self-centered; my pleasure and my comfort came first. Now that I am sober, self-seeking has started to slip away. My whole attitude toward life and other p...	Sobrietyspell	1	486	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	~ Day 24 (Preview) I couldn't have predicted the wild emotional roller coaster that has been my life these past weeks and wouldn't change it for the world. I am feeling more like myself than I have in dozens of years and have found a loving fellowship in AA that sustains and supports my journey. To be honest, most days have...	vixen	12	670	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	A God Story (Preview) I was asked to help a woman find and buy a car, so I went on craigslist, and knowing she didn't have much money, and I'd probably have to help out with some money, I put in a low maximum price. Several came up, but they all needed alot of work. I kept going through the sale ads, and suddenly one ad stuck out. ...	John	6	658	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling ~ Prayer without words (Preview) "Spend much time in prayer. Prayer is the linking up of the soul and mind and heart to God. So that if it is only a glance of faith, a look or word of love, or confidence, and no supplication is expressed, it yet follows that supply and all necessary are secured. Because the soul, being linked to God...	gladlee	1	451	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Readiness to Serve Others & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . our Society has concluded that it has but one high mission to carry the A.A. message to those who dont know theres a way out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151 The Light to freedom shines bright on my fellow alcoholics as each one of us challenges the other to grow. The Steps to self-improvem...	Sobrietyspell	1	505	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	Sober member who died b4 our meeting (Preview) We are waiting for the funeral. His family had little or nothing to do with him due to his past. He had many years of sobriety and he referred to us as his family. Every meeting seems to come back to our lost member. We all are grateful he died in sobriety. He lived the way he wanted to. He was retired and...	allie	7	1091	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	A HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY WISH FOR PEACE OF MIND AND GOOD HEALTH... (Preview) To the Men and Woman here that are Veterans, With a humble Heart, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! hOPE YOU WILL ACCEPT MY APOLOGY FOR MY TARDINESS, AND BEING A DAY LATE AND A DOLLOR SHORT. TONI -- Edited by Just Toni on Tuesday 31st of May 2011 10:02:16 AM	Just Toni	2	602	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	not much on coincidences! (Preview) I have been praying dilligently for some time now asking my Higher Power ,whom I choose to call God, for direction in what I'll term my "4th quarter" of my life, but I am in no conflict with this being God's call and hopefully they'll be some overtime periods:) :) Anyway my wife wants to mo...	mikef	4	587	Jun 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	The steps. (Preview) Once we know the truth about alcoholism from the AA book it is dangerous not to practice the 12 steps in our life, because God himself has given us a lifeline & we have rejected it. In my own life my AA spiritual growth was stunted because, I had not shown any diligence as far as the actual practice of th...	gonee	7	779	Jun 2, 2011 by LinBaba
	Sleeping Through at last (Preview) Since 19th April I've been only getting about 4 hours sleep a night. Been like the walking dead round here. I've tried herbal remedies, like Sominax, to no avail. i've tried working myself to exhaustion to no avail I've tried a mug of cocoa at night to no avail But then, three days ago, I got some inform...	bikerbill	3	527	Jun 2, 2011 by Dumpy
	Tings are good today (Preview) Hi eveyone thanks for all the replayes that you sent me it did help me a lot to know that you were there and i could tell somone other than famliey.Sorry about spellings i am not very good at writting so i hope you can work out what i have been trying to say. I hope you are all well and not to cold as its very cold...	LINDA	5	528	Jun 1, 2011 by LINDA
	Got a Man Cold - watch out for the meds! (Preview) Yep, I've got a man cold, don't know if I'll survive to teh weekend. Seriously though, I found a bottle of Beechams all in one cold remedy and two packs of all in one tablets.....which to have? Not the liquid, it's nearly 20% ABV! check the labels.	bikerbill	9	1009	May 31, 2011 by bikerbill
	Absolute Gratitude (Preview) It has been a difficult 2 weeks here in Indianapolis. It's race time here and nothing but party, party, party. Every other commerical on TV is an alcohol ad. Race time for me has always been party, party, party. There's Fast Friday, Carb Day and of course the Indy 500. Why am I so happy then? It's sim...	Fallon	6	690	May 31, 2011 by allie
	I am Powerless...OVER Unbearable Pain (Preview) Hi My Friends, Don't know, only hoping and Praying to God that by sharing this, -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 27th of May 2011 07:35:02 AM -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 27th of May 2011 07:37:58 AM	Just Toni	15	1069	May 31, 2011 by allie
	Seems like Light years between Saturday Nights!! (Preview) Saturday night, another day lucid and aware,feeling spiritually fit and blessed as I watch our little Jaelyn(38 days young)sleeping ,my daughter staying with us for weekend while her husband works overtime, my 25 year old son , still clean from his Heroin addiction and just left for his house and my...	mikef	7	682	May 31, 2011 by HeatherK
	Daily Reflections ~ Our Primary Purpose & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The more A.A. sticks to its primary purpose, the greater will be its helpful influence everywhere. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p.109 It is with gratitude that I reflect on the early days of our Fellowship and those wise and loving foresteppers who proclaimed that we should not be diverted from our primary purp...	Sobrietyspell	3	821	May 31, 2011 by mikef
	SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION 'BIG TIME' (Preview) Hi Guys/Gals Just wonder if any you people have ever combated DEPRESSION ? Any good therapists here in Vegas anyone might know who knows what their doing ? Question(s) How if any of you got - over their depression ?	schooner	9	964	May 31, 2011 by happycamper
	I smoke...this seems like just another way to harm ourselves and hide... (Preview) Do a lot of you smoke? When I'm smoking I'm thinking, "this is a lot like drinking...an addiction, harming myself, out of control from the addiction, something I don't want to do and isn't good for me or anyone else, something I run to that distracts me from my pain or stress, something that may be k...	Kate11	13	768	May 31, 2011 by Klaatu
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