Alcoholics Anonymous

Rainspa · Rainspa

While I'm glad you found some wisdom in the words I posted, they are not my work. In 1966 an anonymous author wrote "The Eye Opener"; it was very popular in AA for a long time. I got a copy and thought I'd pass it along. I am astonished that anyone would mistake it's wisdom for my lack thereof. PRE...

bikerbill · bikerbill

My fifth sober one. First one that I'll miss due to Intergroup commitments. I'll take a few moments and remember all those who fought when they didn't really want to, those that died and those that survived and the damage they endured. From both sides, victors and vanquished. Both my Dad and my Father i...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. We relax and take it easy. We don't struggle. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 I invest my time in what I truly love. Step Eleven is a discipline that allows me and my Higher Power to be together, reminding me that, with God's help, intuitio...

Halfwolf · Halfwolf

Sitting here at home, in the dark wondering, what am I suppose to be doing ?am I already doing it ? Some days it is so clear what I think my purpose is but then there are these days. I think of an old song " What's it all about Alfie". I dont think of drinking or have the urge to drink but I know I used...

wings2fly · wings2fly

Hi all, I just wanted to say hello. This is my second post (just shared my story). I've read some stories and plan to read many more. I've only come to realize my drinking problem today. So, this is day 1 for me. Thanks for listening my dear friends.

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

MORNING THOUGHTS Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 164 For many years I pondered over God's will for me, believing that perhaps a great destiny had been ordained for my life. After all, having been born into a specific fait...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

I'm leaning heavily on it right now. BB says you have to accept how people are and worry about yourself. How exactly are you supposed to do that when there are kids involved? My ex has his own demons. Booze, pills, mental health, even some illegal things...purportedly. I left him because of these p...

Trickyrick · Trickyrick

Good day everyone. Im a married male in need of some advice. It started around two years ago when we started to make home made wine. Now there is usually not a day go by when my wife does not have a drink of wine (alone). When we go out even to another couples home she will have several wine and beer. Never j...

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener November 10 We are all subjects to the habit of imagining a lot of needs and desires that we would not actually want if we stopped and gave the matter some thought. List those needs sometime and then think them over carefully. A yacht would be mighty nice in the summer, but it's a pest in the...

turninggrey · turninggrey

http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=13465624

Sayla · Sayla

Hello, my name is Sayla (not really)

I am a true blue alcoholic. Back to Step 1-3. The good news is...I'm back! This is a terrible disease. -- Edited by Sayla on Sunday 20th of April 2014 11:05:34 AM

Rainspa · Rainspa

Seek Sobriety Find Serenity by Abraham Twerski November 10 PUTTING GOD IN CHARGE Why - is a belief in a Higher Power "necessary" for recovery? All the challenges we face in life can be divided into three simple categories: 1. Those that are "impossible". 2. Those that are &...

Aliciababy · Aliciababy

I am 60 days sober today.... I go to meetings almost everyday during the week. I have a sponsor and I am in a Big Book Study. I am working hard to stay sober. I have stayed sober despite my husbands drinking and drug use. At first, his drinking and drug use wasn't bothering me. It's starting to bother m...

gonee · gonee

Over the years circumstances and situations in my life had warped my personality. Drinking was a perfect escape from the guilt and remorse that I had felt. When I came into AA I also realised that I was an adult child of an alcoholic. I blamed all my failures on my childhood but I came across this one state...

Aquaman · Aquaman

An AA that I know from IOP called me today to take him to some meetings tomorrow. I am happy to. He is coming off a significant relapse and going into a more intense IOP in another community. I have considered him to be a friend. I knew he had a history that included gang activity, but I didn't know the exten...

New Member - Different Reasons · Tracey C

Hi I have been reading this forum with interest for the past few weeks now. My husband likes to have a drink, I realise this is a battle that he has to fight. I go to weekly al-anon meetings, which I started a year ago and our children go to al-ateen. What I would like to know is why does he become resentful o...

feelinggood · feelinggood

I am almost 60 days sober. I've tried to get sober in the past, and it never felt like this. This time, I know I can't have another drink and I am really looking forward to a life where I will never pick up another drink. The trouble is: my husband has always been clueless about my drinking. He doesn't un...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Some of Us fell on AngelT like she was a proclaimed Jew during the Spanish Inquisition!!! Even if Angel hadn't yet to Come To, she came here for help. To quote Capt. Kragin on "Law & Order: SVU" - "We don't get to pick the vic." I hope for her sake that she seeks out help somewhere...

new user norfolk, virginia · Jim fisherman

Hi all, the name is Jim fisherman, new to the website. it looks real nice. Been sober for several 24 hours, hope to meet you on the road to happy destiny. Hope to correspond with AA members. I love you all! -- Edited by Jim fisherman on Saturday 6th of November 2010 10:28:42 PM -- Edited by Jim fisherman o...

Rainspa · Rainspa

November 9 It is a most comfortable feeling for us alcoholics to know there is a vast host of friends in AA standing by. We pray to God we will never need them for an emergency and, with our new-found faith, we don't think we ever will, but it helps a lot to know that they are available if needed. It gives y...

Rainspa · Rainspa

The Eye Opener Nov. 8 "It takes two people to make a fight. Everybody will not be against you unless you are against everybody - including yourself. If you are at war with the whole universe, it is because a civil war rages within your breast. If you so live as to be able to like yourself, then peace wi...

Angel T · Angel T

This is what I'm doing and it is helping me tremendously : http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/ It may help you to start one of your own or feel free to stop by mine. I am starting to believe I can really do this!!! Love to you all! Angel

tokengirl · tokengirl

I 'am not willing to form any relationships with any women in the A.A. program today! When I have reached out and tried I'am always been blown off for the family and job! I can't seem to find one woman out of the many to successfully go through my 12 steps with me! I'am a "dry drunk" as I read in...

Jerry F · Jerry F

my pride and ego. It was my decision and my choice and my responsibility so in order to get uninterrupted sleep I took a sleep aid last night. When I take this sleep aid I get to stay down/under (not Australia) longer and then slog thru the waking up swamp process as I fight to become full conscious. Wit...

SoCalJoe · SoCalJoe

Hello All. I am posting here in hopes of finding a sponsor for a friend who is currently incarcerated. Her name is Tonia and she is looking for a sponsor to correspond with and work her 12 steps. This is 12 step correspondence only and fellowship only. Please only serious inquiries. Female, Sponsor, an...

gonee · gonee

The AA book pg 64 speaks about "the things in ourselves which had been blocking us." When I got sober I was not totally convinced that I was an alcoholic. I dare not tell anybody in AA. So I toddled along with the flow of things for about 3 years. I would not call my life manageable, but I was sober...

alas · alas

Here is a quick synopsis: I have known for years I am an alcoholic. Ten years ago a miracle happened and I found myself surrounded by an AA family. I joined and barely worked the program. I did not remain sober but I learned what was possible. Since then I have experienced all that one can imagine. Unfo...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

I find such solace in music. I hope some of you like this, too. Spread the love! Come out of your cave...there are folks here who want to help stop choking on that noose around your neck.

angelov8 · angelov8

Hi all, been sick with a cold for the first time in two years. My regular schedule is out of wack and resisting the temptation to down a tons of niquil which is I feel really my disease wanting to me pass out and not feel pain. It will pass.

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hey Folks! I've been a bit absent, but I've been sober. Quick 'Month-In-Review'... I started this journey 7/5/09. Today is 140 days sober. Longest since...ever, and beats my last stretch by 19 days. Hooray...ME! Thanks, God. About a month ago I graduated Intensive Out Patient rehab and immediat...

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

I haven't gone to a meeting in two weeks. I haven't drank, and other than that first weekend when I had an attack of the boreds, I haven't even thought about it other than in a fleeting way, and to be glad that it's not a part of my life anymore. What started me on this road was a series of really bad situatio...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Meditation is something which can always be further developed. It has no boundaries, either of width or height. Aided by such instruction and example as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS...

Aliciababy · Aliciababy

I've been sober almost 60 days and people talk about Dry drunks... What are the warning signs.... I am confused on this... Thanks

InnerShell · InnerShell

It has been 25 hours since my last drink. I really want to give it up this time for good. I am worried about what I have done to my health and I have a young child and a sick husband (he is suffering from anxiety and depression), that I need to be strong and sober for. I have been drinking anywhere from 3 glas...

kld47 · kld47

Hi All Today was my regular birthday, turned 49, and yes next year the Big 50. Spent it with my boyfriend--went out to a big breakfast and then came back to my house talked and worked on plastic models--then ordered food and watch the Nascar Race and then he went home. There are friends and family already...

Angel T · Angel T

I am a writer, and in many ways an introvert. Writing is the most cathartic thing there is for me. I have one week sober today. That is the most I have had in a decade, and it is because of my blog. Yes AA is about anonymity, but my blog and my picture and my name create accountability for me. Not only that...

ferrisdp · ferrisdp

I read Dean's comment in another thread about the importance of making it to a year. I'm a little over 8 months. That hit home. I've been in a bit of a "funk" lately -- I think because I haven't been working the program to its fullest. I'm going to meetings nearly every night, which is typi...

Lyn · Lyn

Does anyone know if there are meetings in Kathmandu or Tashkent? They're not on the international directory.

AmyWillWin · AmyWillWin

http://www.cracked.com/article_18824_5-things-nobody-tells-you-about-quitting-drinking_p1.html

jj · jj

i dreamed i had had enough alcohol to enter 'wet brain' territory. it was at a former neighbor's house, a party house, and i had 'one drink' and was falling down drunk. i realized i had crossed over the ultimate barrier and entered where no one wants to go. i had so much THIQ in my brain that there w...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Have not spent any time at all on Computer, this last month I have had sooooo many test, MRIs, Bone Scans, Cat Scans, you name it, I probably had one of those......but next week all tests will be complete...and docs can come together and make some sort of aim or decision on what is next, surgically.... I p...

Angel T · Angel T

http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. Bec...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101101/ap_on_he_me/eu_med_dangerous_alcoholcrack cocaine, according to a new study. British experts evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and m...

Ennzo · Ennzo

I`ve been sober for a month now and for the first time I`m feeling bad and I need to talk to someone from aa. Unfortunately its late here in the uk and my sponsor`s not answeing his phone. I feel sulky kie a little boy and resentful of my %^$£"*() wife. She likes me being sober but thinks that aa is full o...

gary4u · gary4u

Dear friends how are you doing , hopefully great by the grace of God. I have started to keep my self busy by doing website etc. I have my own site I made for my mother. I would like to share few things in a few days , I will let you know ASAP. Thanks & RegardsGary Welcome back, Gary. Share in your experien...

attilio · attilio

I am going through a tough decision that i must make and as usual this is completely taking over the now in my life.let me be honest here as the program suggests.i must settle some drbt and the only way to do so is in refinancing the family home.thats the simple part .My beautiful wife and i have agreed but h...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

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

Posey · Posey

...the dreaded DRINKING DREAM! I've seen folks post about it but in my whole 13 days sober I didn't have one till last night. I was at some sort of banquet & just picked up a glass near my plate & sipped it and it was champagne! I freaked!!! I was thinking, "I don't wanna drink this! Tha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Eye Opener BOOK (Preview) While I'm glad you found some wisdom in the words I posted, they are not my work. In 1966 an anonymous author wrote "The Eye Opener"; it was very popular in AA for a long time. I got a copy and thought I'd pass it along. I am astonished that anyone would mistake it's wisdom for my lack thereof. PRE...	Rainspa	0	2857	Nov 13, 2010 by Rainspa
	Tomorrow is Remembrance Sunday (Preview) My fifth sober one. First one that I'll miss due to Intergroup commitments. I'll take a few moments and remember all those who fought when they didn't really want to, those that died and those that survived and the damage they endured. From both sides, victors and vanquished. Both my Dad and my Father i...	bikerbill	1	720	Nov 13, 2010 by leeu
	Daily Reflections ~ Intuition and Inspiration & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. We relax and take it easy. We don't struggle. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 I invest my time in what I truly love. Step Eleven is a discipline that allows me and my Higher Power to be together, reminding me that, with God's help, intuitio...	Sobrietyspell	0	1327	Nov 13, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Just wondering (Preview) Sitting here at home, in the dark wondering, what am I suppose to be doing ?am I already doing it ? Some days it is so clear what I think my purpose is but then there are these days. I think of an old song " What's it all about Alfie". I dont think of drinking or have the urge to drink but I know I used...	Halfwolf	5	933	Nov 13, 2010 by jj
	Newcomer (Preview) Hi all, I just wanted to say hello. This is my second post (just shared my story). I've read some stories and plan to read many more. I've only come to realize my drinking problem today. So, this is day 1 for me. Thanks for listening my dear friends.	wings2fly	10	1153	Nov 12, 2010 by happycamper
	Daily Reflections ~ Morning Thoughts & 24hrs a day (Preview) MORNING THOUGHTS Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 164 For many years I pondered over God's will for me, believing that perhaps a great destiny had been ordained for my life. After all, having been born into a specific fait...	Sobrietyspell	0	9046	Nov 12, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Serenity prayer (Preview) I'm leaning heavily on it right now. BB says you have to accept how people are and worry about yourself. How exactly are you supposed to do that when there are kids involved? My ex has his own demons. Booze, pills, mental health, even some illegal things...purportedly. I left him because of these p...	AmyWillWin	7	1212	Nov 12, 2010 by pinkchip
	How much is too much (Preview) Good day everyone. Im a married male in need of some advice. It started around two years ago when we started to make home made wine. Now there is usually not a day go by when my wife does not have a drink of wine (alone). When we go out even to another couples home she will have several wine and beer. Never j...	Trickyrick	6	1452	Nov 12, 2010 by LinBaba
	Needful Things The Eye Opener (Preview) The Eye Opener November 10 We are all subjects to the habit of imagining a lot of needs and desires that we would not actually want if we stopped and gave the matter some thought. List those needs sometime and then think them over carefully. A yacht would be mighty nice in the summer, but it's a pest in the...	Rainspa	2	2058	Nov 11, 2010 by Aquaman
	I guess this could be an example of "hitting bottom" (Preview) http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=13465624	turninggrey	12	1312	Nov 11, 2010 by LinBaba
	OK, I'm convinced. I'm alcoholic. (Preview) Hello, my name is Sayla (not really) I am a true blue alcoholic. Back to Step 1-3. The good news is...I'm back! This is a terrible disease. -- Edited by Sayla on Sunday 20th of April 2014 11:05:34 AM	Sayla	10	2332	Nov 11, 2010 by ferrisdp
	PUTTING GOD IN CHARGE Seek Sobriety – Find Serenity Abraham Twerski (Preview) Seek Sobriety Find Serenity by Abraham Twerski November 10 PUTTING GOD IN CHARGE Why - is a belief in a Higher Power "necessary" for recovery? All the challenges we face in life can be divided into three simple categories: 1. Those that are "impossible". 2. Those that are &...	Rainspa	6	1160	Nov 11, 2010 by Rainspa
	Relationships (Preview) I am 60 days sober today.... I go to meetings almost everyday during the week. I have a sponsor and I am in a Big Book Study. I am working hard to stay sober. I have stayed sober despite my husbands drinking and drug use. At first, his drinking and drug use wasn't bothering me. It's starting to bother m...	Aliciababy	9	1021	Nov 11, 2010 by pinkchip
	Defective personality. (Preview) Over the years circumstances and situations in my life had warped my personality. Drinking was a perfect escape from the guilt and remorse that I had felt. When I came into AA I also realised that I was an adult child of an alcoholic. I blamed all my failures on my childhood but I came across this one state...	gonee	1	991	Nov 11, 2010 by Halfwolf
	I need some POV, please. (Preview) An AA that I know from IOP called me today to take him to some meetings tomorrow. I am happy to. He is coming off a significant relapse and going into a more intense IOP in another community. I have considered him to be a friend. I knew he had a history that included gang activity, but I didn't know the exten...	Aquaman	8	974	Nov 10, 2010 by Aquaman
	New Member - Different Reasons (Preview) Hi I have been reading this forum with interest for the past few weeks now. My husband likes to have a drink, I realise this is a battle that he has to fight. I go to weekly al-anon meetings, which I started a year ago and our children go to al-ateen. What I would like to know is why does he become resentful o...	Tracey C	6	1333	Nov 10, 2010 by LinBaba
	Spouse does NOT understand!!! (Preview) I am almost 60 days sober. I've tried to get sober in the past, and it never felt like this. This time, I know I can't have another drink and I am really looking forward to a life where I will never pick up another drink. The trouble is: my husband has always been clueless about my drinking. He doesn't un...	feelinggood	21	7055	Nov 10, 2010 by pinkchip
	What the hell was THAT!? Seriously. (Preview) Some of Us fell on AngelT like she was a proclaimed Jew during the Spanish Inquisition!!! Even if Angel hadn't yet to Come To, she came here for help. To quote Capt. Kragin on "Law & Order: SVU" - "We don't get to pick the vic." I hope for her sake that she seeks out help somewhere...	Aquaman	23	1289	Nov 10, 2010 by pinkchip
	new user norfolk, virginia (Preview) Hi all, the name is Jim fisherman, new to the website. it looks real nice. Been sober for several 24 hours, hope to meet you on the road to happy destiny. Hope to correspond with AA members. I love you all! -- Edited by Jim fisherman on Saturday 6th of November 2010 10:28:42 PM -- Edited by Jim fisherman o...	Jim fisherman	9	838	Nov 10, 2010 by nick w
	Friends in AA (Preview) November 9 It is a most comfortable feeling for us alcoholics to know there is a vast host of friends in AA standing by. We pray to God we will never need them for an emergency and, with our new-found faith, we don't think we ever will, but it helps a lot to know that they are available if needed. It gives y...	Rainspa	6	972	Nov 9, 2010 by Klaatu
	Fighting and Peace Eye Opener (Preview) The Eye Opener Nov. 8 "It takes two people to make a fight. Everybody will not be against you unless you are against everybody - including yourself. If you are at war with the whole universe, it is because a civil war rages within your breast. If you so live as to be able to like yourself, then peace wi...	Rainspa	3	894	Nov 9, 2010 by typ0
	Starting my 7th sober day since I was sixteen!! (closed) (Preview) This is what I'm doing and it is helping me tremendously : http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/ It may help you to start one of your own or feel free to stop by mine. I am starting to believe I can really do this!!! Love to you all! Angel	Angel T	27	1573	Nov 9, 2010 by pinkchip
	Unwilling to be sponsored!! (Preview) I 'am not willing to form any relationships with any women in the A.A. program today! When I have reached out and tried I'am always been blown off for the family and job! I can't seem to find one woman out of the many to successfully go through my 12 steps with me! I'am a "dry drunk" as I read in...	tokengirl	13	1081	Nov 9, 2010 by Klaatu
	Crap was that a banana peel or.... (Preview) my pride and ego. It was my decision and my choice and my responsibility so in order to get uninterrupted sleep I took a sleep aid last night. When I take this sleep aid I get to stay down/under (not Australia) longer and then slog thru the waking up swamp process as I fight to become full conscious. Wit...	Jerry F	2	928	Nov 9, 2010 by mikef
	Female Inmate needs Sponsor (Preview) Hello All. I am posting here in hopes of finding a sponsor for a friend who is currently incarcerated. Her name is Tonia and she is looking for a sponsor to correspond with and work her 12 steps. This is 12 step correspondence only and fellowship only. Please only serious inquiries. Female, Sponsor, an...	SoCalJoe	1	684	Nov 9, 2010 by Rainspa
	Blockages (Preview) The AA book pg 64 speaks about "the things in ourselves which had been blocking us." When I got sober I was not totally convinced that I was an alcoholic. I dare not tell anybody in AA. So I toddled along with the flow of things for about 3 years. I would not call my life manageable, but I was sober...	gonee	3	830	Nov 9, 2010 by Mike B.
	re: all suggestions welcome (Preview) Here is a quick synopsis: I have known for years I am an alcoholic. Ten years ago a miracle happened and I found myself surrounded by an AA family. I joined and barely worked the program. I did not remain sober but I learned what was possible. Since then I have experienced all that one can imagine. Unfo...	alas	10	1086	Nov 9, 2010 by Mike B.
	Another inspirational song for me right now (Preview) I find such solace in music. I hope some of you like this, too. Spread the love! Come out of your cave...there are folks here who want to help stop choking on that noose around your neck.	AmyWillWin	1	799	Nov 8, 2010 by zzworldontheweb
	sick (Preview) Hi all, been sick with a cold for the first time in two years. My regular schedule is out of wack and resisting the temptation to down a tons of niquil which is I feel really my disease wanting to me pass out and not feel pain. It will pass.	angelov8	9	931	Nov 8, 2010 by Aquaman
	Been Good...but HOW? (Preview) Hey Folks! I've been a bit absent, but I've been sober. Quick 'Month-In-Review'... I started this journey 7/5/09. Today is 140 days sober. Longest since...ever, and beats my last stretch by 19 days. Hooray...ME! Thanks, God. About a month ago I graduated Intensive Out Patient rehab and immediat...	Aquaman	6	958	Nov 8, 2010 by Aquaman
	I know what you'll say...maybe. (Preview) I haven't gone to a meeting in two weeks. I haven't drank, and other than that first weekend when I had an attack of the boreds, I haven't even thought about it other than in a fleeting way, and to be glad that it's not a part of my life anymore. What started me on this road was a series of really bad situatio...	AmyWillWin	31	1610	Nov 8, 2010 by juliej71
	Daily Reflections ~ An Individual Adventure & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Meditation is something which can always be further developed. It has no boundaries, either of width or height. Aided by such instruction and example as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS...	Sobrietyspell	0	668	Nov 8, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Question (Preview) I've been sober almost 60 days and people talk about Dry drunks... What are the warning signs.... I am confused on this... Thanks	Aliciababy	15	1288	Nov 8, 2010 by LinBaba
	Need encouragement (Preview) It has been 25 hours since my last drink. I really want to give it up this time for good. I am worried about what I have done to my health and I have a young child and a sick husband (he is suffering from anxiety and depression), that I need to be strong and sober for. I have been drinking anywhere from 3 glas...	InnerShell	10	1084	Nov 8, 2010 by Rainspa
	Normal Birthday (Preview) Hi All Today was my regular birthday, turned 49, and yes next year the Big 50. Spent it with my boyfriend--went out to a big breakfast and then came back to my house talked and worked on plastic models--then ordered food and watch the Nascar Race and then he went home. There are friends and family already...	kld47	3	535	Nov 8, 2010 by happycamper
	We each have our own path (Preview) I am a writer, and in many ways an introvert. Writing is the most cathartic thing there is for me. I have one week sober today. That is the most I have had in a decade, and it is because of my blog. Yes AA is about anonymity, but my blog and my picture and my name create accountability for me. Not only that...	Angel T	4	1033	Nov 8, 2010 by Rainspa
	Rough Night (Preview) I read Dean's comment in another thread about the importance of making it to a year. I'm a little over 8 months. That hit home. I've been in a bit of a "funk" lately -- I think because I haven't been working the program to its fullest. I'm going to meetings nearly every night, which is typi...	ferrisdp	15	1148	Nov 8, 2010 by angelov8
	Meetings in Nepal or Uzbekistan? international meetings uzbekistan nepal (Preview) Does anyone know if there are meetings in Kathmandu or Tashkent? They're not on the international directory.	Lyn	5	9076	Nov 8, 2010 by prmanandhar
	To tickle your funnybone: An article about quitting drinking both funny & heartfelt (Preview) http://www.cracked.com/article_18824_5-things-nobody-tells-you-about-quitting-drinking_p1.html	AmyWillWin	7	1286	Nov 7, 2010 by turninggrey
	a very rough dream last night (Preview) i dreamed i had had enough alcohol to enter 'wet brain' territory. it was at a former neighbor's house, a party house, and i had 'one drink' and was falling down drunk. i realized i had crossed over the ultimate barrier and entered where no one wants to go. i had so much THIQ in my brain that there w...	jj	6	836	Nov 7, 2010 by turninggrey
	Hello all my dear friends.... (Preview) Have not spent any time at all on Computer, this last month I have had sooooo many test, MRIs, Bone Scans, Cat Scans, you name it, I probably had one of those......but next week all tests will be complete...and docs can come together and make some sort of aim or decision on what is next, surgically.... I p...	Just Toni	8	1111	Nov 7, 2010 by turninggrey
	Starting My Sixth Day Sober. Would Appreciate any Words, Insight, or Guidance. (Preview) http://angelonthewagon.blogspot.com/	Angel T	7	851	Nov 7, 2010 by Angel T
	Daily Reflections ~ Let God and Let God & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. Bec...	Sobrietyspell	2	451	Nov 7, 2010 by jj
	Study: Alcohol more lethal than heroin, cocaine (Preview) http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101101/ap_on_he_me/eu_med_dangerous_alcoholcrack cocaine, according to a new study. British experts evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and m...	StPeteDean	5	721	Nov 6, 2010 by Jerry F
	need help and advice (Preview) I`ve been sober for a month now and for the first time I`m feeling bad and I need to talk to someone from aa. Unfortunately its late here in the uk and my sponsor`s not answeing his phone. I feel sulky kie a little boy and resentful of my %^$£"*() wife. She likes me being sober but thinks that aa is full o...	Ennzo	8	1128	Nov 6, 2010 by pinkchip
	Hi Guys, I'm Back in a very long time. (Preview) Dear friends how are you doing , hopefully great by the grace of God. I have started to keep my self busy by doing website etc. I have my own site I made for my mother. I would like to share few things in a few days , I will let you know ASAP. Thanks & RegardsGary Welcome back, Gary. Share in your experien...	gary4u	2	781	Nov 5, 2010 by happycamper
	fear to take action (Preview) I am going through a tough decision that i must make and as usual this is completely taking over the now in my life.let me be honest here as the program suggests.i must settle some drbt and the only way to do so is in refinancing the family home.thats the simple part .My beautiful wife and i have agreed but h...	attilio	8	1125	Nov 5, 2010 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ The Quality of Faith & 24hrs a Day (Preview) This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, "Grant me my wishes" instead of "Thy will be done." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not gra...	Sobrietyspell	0	642	Nov 5, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Well, it finally happened... (Preview) ...the dreaded DRINKING DREAM! I've seen folks post about it but in my whole 13 days sober I didn't have one till last night. I was at some sort of banquet & just picked up a glass near my plate & sipped it and it was champagne! I freaked!!! I was thinking, "I don't wanna drink this! Tha...	Posey	7	1320	Nov 4, 2010 by jazzyblue
	Daily Reflections ~ Keeping Optimism Afloat & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...	Sobrietyspell	1	662	Nov 4, 2010 by avid
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