Alcoholics Anonymous

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

We were talking about this at the Women's meeting tonight.... that often times by the time I realize there IS a problem, God is already working out a solution.. and I often need DO very little, except TRUST and be open to guidance. This is definitely a program of Action. but that doesn't mean I need to ACT...

Tomas · Tomas

AA is an organization that I found...whose primary purpose is to help members stay sober...I discovered that in the early stages...I simply did what other members did to be successful in staying sober...primarily this involved going to many meetings...one or two a day...My entire life revolve...

TwelveSteps · TwelveSteps

Hi everyone, I became an alcoholic because of insomnia. What steers as one glass of wine before bed 12 or so years ago eventually became 2 bottles. So now that I am not drinking, I struggle with how to sleep. I'm going through a breakup right now (only my second serious relationship after being with...

Izzit · Izzit

New here, joined due to girlfriend being on another board I was on. I hear it said and have been told that I can't understand. I read and hear it about spouses , friends , pretty much anyone that is not in the fellowship. Problem is, I have been sober and working at my sobriety for close to 5 years and just do...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Thank you so much for the love and prayers, from the bottom of our hearts. Scouty is feeling fine, on pain medicine, and the 3 skin cancers were removed successfully. She sends her love, and now mommy can commence a few days of staying in with her, reading and thanking God that I am sober and can care for he...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

In the dream I had about 3 weeks to live, some rare disease or something. So then I mentioned it to my wife over the phone and said I thought if I had 3 weeks to live I'd probably drink. After I got off the phone I thought about it some more and realized that I probably would NOT drink in those circumstances. ...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

By this time in all probability we have gained some measure of release from our more devastating handicaps. We enjoy moments in which there is something like real peace of mind. To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety--in other words, to all of us--this newfoun...

John · John

From me to many of you, (those who wrote and those who simply read, and most important those who prayed) To each and every person who responded to my post about the young man who died last week and was buried this weekend, my heart embraced every word you shared with me. Intellecutally, I already knew wh...

Aquaman · Aquaman

I prefer reading to TV most days. Keeps the vocab locked & loaded. Problem, though... When I find an author that I like, I read them dry and my favorite genre is horror/suspense/crime. Authors include.... Thomas Harris Stephen King Chuck Pahluhneik All the "Dexter" books. I have rea...

Avril G · Avril G

Hi guys, Just drop0ped ion to thank you all for your messages during my 'sabbatical' from this site!! Life has a strange way of knocking yo9u off kilter and keeping you there sometimes eh?? I will try to get yopu up to speed on what's been happening in my world recently, but too long a task right now - I hav...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Just had to say Hi. Miss coming here and writing, just reading every so often. I almost dont want to say this, feels like a broken record, well in my head anyway...some serious health issues, and the big one, my heart, but the good news is many options will be coming up, so no surgery.....thank you God. M...

gonee · gonee

Our Monday night group showed a movie tonight. We had about 60 people, AA, Alanon and kids. The movie we showed was "Love is not enough." It was such a nice movie. After the show we had snacks and fellowship. We have great fellowship because we have great recovery. All the members really care...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Trying to pray is praying. --Anonymous "Oh, God, help me! If you get me out of this mess, I'll never screw up again." This was our favorite prayer before we entered the Program. We were always bargaining with God. We have learned new prayers and a new way to t...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

There are certain things that can bring people together, and even smooth over difficult moments with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse... Meet Scooter, 10 week old Norwegian Elkhound pup.

runnergirl · runnergirl

My meeting tonight was a step meeting (my personal favorite). Tonight was Step 1, which is such an important reminder for me. Anyway, my big thought went something like this... After my most recent therapy appointment, I started wondering what I'm going to do with all the crap I'm starting to talk abo...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

You Oldbird! What a beautiful age to be, Larry. Thank you for being here. You've made yourself most welcome :) Have a wonderful & bright sober birthday for Tuesday 24hrs. Yours, wishing you recovery love & happiness on your very special day, Danielle x

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

I did a google search and saw some out there, but none that seemed suitable for my daughter. She tried Ala-Teen and didn't like it. She didn't even think I was an alcoholic, so she initially resisted all of this and I think right now she still doesn't really know what to think (I'm 17 months sober). I re...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I read a share in an old AA magazine. I thought that maybe there was no-one else in the same position I'm in who would be willing to share it, until I read this share. Part of it mirrored exactly my experience. the sharer finished by saying to the effect that once amends have been made as best as possible, th...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Please keep her in your prayers... she is my LOVE, my little baby, my daughter, my confindant, my very best friend in this world. She gets skin cancers, and has several which need to be removed tomorrow. God, please bless my pup with a safe trip to and from the vet, and keep your hand on her.

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

.... with a surgeon, for a new assistant, this Wed. morning at 7:30am.... I have been working part time only for the practice I worked at for 2 years... and the doctors split up and parted ways, so I began being the one who went back and forth, and scheduled all over the place, which was fine at the time.......

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Hey, I'm an alcoholic so I don't like what I perceive as being talked to from on high, and then not given any chance to respond. I don't much like the idea of posting some kind of guideline for a message board and then having the topic immediately closed so nobody has the chance to put in their two cents exc...

The Sword · The Sword

I have talked with my sponsor, and am going to follow what he did with me in a general way, but I'd like to get some thoughts from the group here. Any mistakes you made or things to watch out for?

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

I know that there are about a zillion character defects at work here. But there's only so much I can do about that right now.So I'll keep it simple:Just give me advice on what course of action you think would be most likely to help keep me sober.'Cause right now I'm on the verge of saying the "**** it&...

Wren · Wren

If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it.~ Margaret Fuller We are seen as powerful examples every time we speak at a meeting, offer encouragement, and give supposrt to those in need. The knowlege we've gathered from the strength and hope of the program is a gift to share with others....

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Fellowship...It's time to input and be responsible. I had mentioned that I was backing out for a while in reaction to how another share was shared. I took responsibility for how I thought others would think about it and feel about it instantly coming to the conclusion that my own thoughts and f...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

But now the words "Of myself I am nothing, the Father doeth the works" began to carry bright promise and meaning. 12 & 12, p. 75 When I put the Seventh Step into action I must remember that there are no blanks to fill in. It doesn't say, "Humbly asked Him to (fill in the blank) remove ou...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Gratitude is a way of life. Saying thank you from the heart makes us feel full. Perhaps we don't really know we have something until we express our thanks for it. There are different levels of gratitude. There is the polite, automatic response when someone opens a doo...

mikey50 · mikey50

Hello It has been awile ,,just found my old log in info I started a new name last year but like i do i forgot it ( Bluesman ) Join this board about 6 years ago it was very helpful to me because i was very ill today my health is great ,,,i very busy with AA alot of service work ,,and i love it I hope everybody is O...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I "got" a lot today. Today I drove to Delray to pick up and take a sponsee to a fundraising event. My first sponsor was there and I sat back and looked at what has become my family of choice down here and felt very satisfied at giving that gift to someone else. So, I "got" that gift...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Changing our attitudes Our prayer is, "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." We say this prayer at least once a day because, although we must accept th...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Went to my homegroup.... I always get sad afterward lately, because I would like to go out for coffee or do something interesting, but all my female friends are married and have kids and busy with that these days...... Found myself driving to I don't know where.... food on the brain... SubWay? Mr. Her...

leeu · leeu

This is an old poem and probably kinda simplistic-sounding, but when I relate it to my drinking and the destruction and despair in my life (and damage to others lives) on a line-by-line basis, it really helps me lift my spirits. DONT QUIT When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road youre...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

We had planned this before, he got a new Elkhound puppy because he missed our Elkhound Scouty who now lives with me... it is the cutest little thing, and he is bringing Scooter down to visit, and also pick up fish and chips from our favorite restaurant for that.... my aunt (Al Anon/my pseudo-mom) will b...

twinkle · twinkle

I had a sober date of 7/10/10. I never thought of myself as an alcoholic but went to AA twice since then and felt at home, welcomed, and have been reading the literature. Even in listening to the stories, I always felt that I wasn't that bad, that I could quit on my own and didn't need to be at the meetings. I...

Pablomoses · Pablomoses

I guess he has deleted himself.....or was deleted?! I enjoyed his perspective....guess I missed some interplay........Am I wrong?!

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: How will you dream if you don't sleep? How will you hear yourself? --Michael Dorris Sleep is a wonderful gift in our lives. For eight hours, we rest our bodies. We let the thoughts, feelings, and events of our lives tumble through our sleeping minds as they sort themse...

Tina · Tina

Hi Just thought I'd drop and maybe share a little, don't get me wrong I'm quite content with where I'm at in sobriety and love my children very much so. Daughter is off on her first real job she worked so hard to get on her own, and loves being at camp this year she gets paid for doing what she loves and I'm so pr...

runnergirl · runnergirl

Was just poking around on here and decided I should say hello and give you all an update. Just finished Phase 1 of my outpatient program, which I really liked. It was a small women's-only group adn the facilitator was fantastic. I've made a few good friends on the program and we now have a weekly dinner...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Chapter 5: How it works- Selfishness, self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. Sometimes they hurt us, seemingly wit hout provocation, but...

KPie · KPie

Hey people. My name is Katie and I am new to these boards. I am at a very critical point in my life where I need to make some serious life changes. I dont think I have hit rock bottom (yet, or again or at the moment) but I know that my quality of life is definatly suffering due to my extreme drinking binges. Its t...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Taking a vacation for a while been getting the impression from attitude and language that I'm just outside the door of the bar and about an hour late from that start. Sounding way tooo familiar to me....Carry on.

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

The 4 Absolutes of AAForewordSpelled out as such, the Four Absolutes are not a formal part of our AA philosophy of life. Since this is true, some may claim the Absolutes should be ignored. This premise is approximately as sound as it would be to suggest that the Holy Bible should be scuttled. The Absol...

Carlotta · Carlotta

Sober now 9 months and lately feeling waves of shame come over me over things I've done in my past. The voice in my head says things like ...."Look at you, everyone knows what a loser you are.""People know your secrets and shameful things you have done""Your history is not...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

I wish I could find this cartoon online. It was in the May 3, 2010 New Yorker. The cartoon had no caption (and didn't need one) - the article in which it appeared had nothing to do with alcoholism - not even sure what it was about. I cut out the cartoon and put it up on the bulletin board at my home group, af...

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Hey all I tell you being laid off and not having any driving privileges and also being out in the country by myself most of the day, drives me insane at times. I do, 2 days a week get a ride to noon meetings and hafe an acre yard to take care of but running out of projects to do with the tight cash flow. I have five...

John · John

Hi everyone, At the begining of every meeting here in North Carolina, USA, the chairperson makes a few basic annoucements related to parking, smoking and profanity. I'm a smoker and a cusser... so while it wouldn't bother me if every AA room in the world was smoke filled and every one used foul languag...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

only on 72 hrs right now :( I hope one day I can get a true 90 day coin, but Im sober right now and God willing will stay sober tomorrow... This time I affected another person who I truly cared about in the program, I dont want to get into much detail right now but she had a lot more sobriety time than me (years) a...

Aquaman · Aquaman

"When will you be done with recovery? How long are you going to have to keep being selfish and putting your sobriety first? These days it's all about you." No. I'm not kidding. I know I have issues; hell - I have subscriptions to some of them. However, I'm amazed at the man I'm becoming, but I gu...

Dj · Dj

Hi, Just thought I would Introduce myself. My SD is 28/5/2008 and from the UK. How do I access the online meetings ? Up until recently I have been doing 1 meeting a day, Which is great at the start, but as things have settled down, and life is growing as it does, doing daily meetings is getting harder, so im l...

SUSIE · SUSIE

Well Im back from a week in the Mountains of Lake Tahoe. Sad to see it end. But lots of good lessons were learned. Went to a running camp. Ran every morning at 6 am ( ok i slept in once.) Hiked most afternoons. Funny thing. The people out there have no idea that im an alcoholic. Went to dinner with them...

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	"The Solution is Already Being Worked Out" (Preview) We were talking about this at the Women's meeting tonight.... that often times by the time I realize there IS a problem, God is already working out a solution.. and I often need DO very little, except TRUST and be open to guidance. This is definitely a program of Action. but that doesn't mean I need to ACT...	jonijoni1	5	1085	Jul 22, 2010 by Larry_H
	A Penny for My Thoughts (Preview) AA is an organization that I found...whose primary purpose is to help members stay sober...I discovered that in the early stages...I simply did what other members did to be successful in staying sober...primarily this involved going to many meetings...one or two a day...My entire life revolve...	Tomas	8	956	Jul 22, 2010 by Mike B.
	Another sleepless night (Preview) Hi everyone, I became an alcoholic because of insomnia. What steers as one glass of wine before bed 12 or so years ago eventually became 2 bottles. So now that I am not drinking, I struggle with how to sleep. I'm going through a breakup right now (only my second serious relationship after being with...	TwelveSteps	14	2280	Jul 22, 2010 by TwelveSteps
	"You can't understand" (Preview) New here, joined due to girlfriend being on another board I was on. I hear it said and have been told that I can't understand. I read and hear it about spouses , friends , pretty much anyone that is not in the fellowship. Problem is, I have been sober and working at my sobriety for close to 5 years and just do...	Izzit	12	1089	Jul 22, 2010 by pinkchip
	Thanks for Prayers- Scouty is Home and Healing (Preview) Thank you so much for the love and prayers, from the bottom of our hearts. Scouty is feeling fine, on pain medicine, and the 3 skin cancers were removed successfully. She sends her love, and now mommy can commence a few days of staying in with her, reading and thanking God that I am sober and can care for he...	jonijoni1	9	958	Jul 21, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Had an interesting revelation this morning after waking up from a dream (Preview) In the dream I had about 3 weeks to live, some rare disease or something. So then I mentioned it to my wife over the phone and said I thought if I had 3 weeks to live I'd probably drink. After I got off the phone I thought about it some more and realized that I probably would NOT drink in those circumstances. ...	FlyingSquirrel	6	809	Jul 21, 2010 by angelov8
	Daily Reflections ~ A Priceless Gift & 24hrs a Day (Preview) By this time in all probability we have gained some measure of release from our more devastating handicaps. We enjoy moments in which there is something like real peace of mind. To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety--in other words, to all of us--this newfoun...	Sobrietyspell	1	962	Jul 21, 2010 by Jerry F
	A special "THANK YOU" (Preview) From me to many of you, (those who wrote and those who simply read, and most important those who prayed) To each and every person who responded to my post about the young man who died last week and was buried this weekend, my heart embraced every word you shared with me. Intellecutally, I already knew wh...	John	12	1181	Jul 21, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Hey Recreational Readers...I need a hand... (Preview) I prefer reading to TV most days. Keeps the vocab locked & loaded. Problem, though... When I find an author that I like, I read them dry and my favorite genre is horror/suspense/crime. Authors include.... Thomas Harris Stephen King Chuck Pahluhneik All the "Dexter" books. I have rea...	Aquaman	24	985	Jul 21, 2010 by pinkchip
	DIFFERENT DAY - SAME **** + Happy Happy 20th Sober Birthday Avril!!! (Preview) Hi guys, Just drop0ped ion to thank you all for your messages during my 'sabbatical' from this site!! Life has a strange way of knocking yo9u off kilter and keeping you there sometimes eh?? I will try to get yopu up to speed on what's been happening in my world recently, but too long a task right now - I hav...	Avril G	20	2126	Jul 21, 2010 by pinkchip
	Hi Everyone (Preview) Just had to say Hi. Miss coming here and writing, just reading every so often. I almost dont want to say this, feels like a broken record, well in my head anyway...some serious health issues, and the big one, my heart, but the good news is many options will be coming up, so no surgery.....thank you God. M...	Just Toni	9	849	Jul 21, 2010 by pinkchip
	Movie night (Preview) Our Monday night group showed a movie tonight. We had about 60 people, AA, Alanon and kids. The movie we showed was "Love is not enough." It was such a nice movie. After the show we had snacks and fellowship. We have great fellowship because we have great recovery. All the members really care...	gonee	4	864	Jul 21, 2010 by gonee
	"Oh, God, help me! If you get me out of this mess, I'll never screw up again." (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Trying to pray is praying. --Anonymous "Oh, God, help me! If you get me out of this mess, I'll never screw up again." This was our favorite prayer before we entered the Program. We were always bargaining with God. We have learned new prayers and a new way to t...	Larry_H	5	2757	Jul 21, 2010 by John
	The New Pup (Preview) There are certain things that can bring people together, and even smooth over difficult moments with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse... Meet Scooter, 10 week old Norwegian Elkhound pup.	jonijoni1	27	1431	Jul 20, 2010 by Mike B.
	My "enlightened" thought (Preview) My meeting tonight was a step meeting (my personal favorite). Tonight was Step 1, which is such an important reminder for me. Anyway, my big thought went something like this... After my most recent therapy appointment, I started wondering what I'm going to do with all the crap I'm starting to talk abo...	runnergirl	5	954	Jul 20, 2010 by louisa
	Happy 66th Bellybutton Birthday, Larry! (Preview) You Oldbird! What a beautiful age to be, Larry. Thank you for being here. You've made yourself most welcome :) Have a wonderful & bright sober birthday for Tuesday 24hrs. Yours, wishing you recovery love & happiness on your very special day, Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	14	2209	Jul 20, 2010 by Larry_H
	Books for Teenage Children of Alcoholics? (Preview) I did a google search and saw some out there, but none that seemed suitable for my daughter. She tried Ala-Teen and didn't like it. She didn't even think I was an alcoholic, so she initially resisted all of this and I think right now she still doesn't really know what to think (I'm 17 months sober). I re...	FlyingSquirrel	5	1260	Jul 20, 2010 by Avril G
	I read this in an old AA Magazine (Preview) I read a share in an old AA magazine. I thought that maybe there was no-one else in the same position I'm in who would be willing to share it, until I read this share. Part of it mirrored exactly my experience. the sharer finished by saying to the effect that once amends have been made as best as possible, th...	bikerbill	6	979	Jul 20, 2010 by Avril G
	My Dog goes in for surgery tomorrow (Preview) Please keep her in your prayers... she is my LOVE, my little baby, my daughter, my confindant, my very best friend in this world. She gets skin cancers, and has several which need to be removed tomorrow. God, please bless my pup with a safe trip to and from the vet, and keep your hand on her.	jonijoni1	8	842	Jul 20, 2010 by jonijoni1
	WOW... BIG INTERVIEW (Preview) .... with a surgeon, for a new assistant, this Wed. morning at 7:30am.... I have been working part time only for the practice I worked at for 2 years... and the doctors split up and parted ways, so I began being the one who went back and forth, and scheduled all over the place, which was fine at the time.......	jonijoni1	15	1193	Jul 20, 2010 by Mike B.
	Non-sticky: No One will be offended (Preview) Hey, I'm an alcoholic so I don't like what I perceive as being talked to from on high, and then not given any chance to respond. I don't much like the idea of posting some kind of guideline for a message board and then having the topic immediately closed so nobody has the chance to put in their two cents exc...	FlyingSquirrel	28	1633	Jul 20, 2010 by FlyingSquirrel
	Advice on being a sponsor for the first time (Preview) I have talked with my sponsor, and am going to follow what he did with me in a general way, but I'd like to get some thoughts from the group here. Any mistakes you made or things to watch out for?	The Sword	10	8051	Jul 20, 2010 by louisa
	Ok, someone help me boil this down please... (Preview) I know that there are about a zillion character defects at work here. But there's only so much I can do about that right now.So I'll keep it simple:Just give me advice on what course of action you think would be most likely to help keep me sober.'Cause right now I'm on the verge of saying the "**** it&...	FlyingSquirrel	10	1178	Jul 20, 2010 by FlyingSquirrel
	Night Light (Preview) If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it.~ Margaret Fuller We are seen as powerful examples every time we speak at a meeting, offer encouragement, and give supposrt to those in need. The knowlege we've gathered from the strength and hope of the program is a gift to share with others....	Wren	4	1048	Jul 20, 2010 by pinkchip
	Reactive...but not nuclear any more. (Preview) Aloha Fellowship...It's time to input and be responsible. I had mentioned that I was backing out for a while in reaction to how another share was shared. I took responsibility for how I thought others would think about it and feel about it instantly coming to the conclusion that my own thoughts and f...	Jerry F	11	1083	Jul 19, 2010 by turninggrey
	Daily Reflections ~ Shortcomings Removed & 24hrs a Day (Preview) But now the words "Of myself I am nothing, the Father doeth the works" began to carry bright promise and meaning. 12 & 12, p. 75 When I put the Seventh Step into action I must remember that there are no blanks to fill in. It doesn't say, "Humbly asked Him to (fill in the blank) remove ou...	Sobrietyspell	0	810	Jul 19, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Gratitude is a way of life. (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Gratitude is a way of life. Saying thank you from the heart makes us feel full. Perhaps we don't really know we have something until we express our thanks for it. There are different levels of gratitude. There is the polite, automatic response when someone opens a doo...	Larry_H	6	1917	Jul 19, 2010 by gonee
	Hello (Preview) Hello It has been awile ,,just found my old log in info I started a new name last year but like i do i forgot it ( Bluesman ) Join this board about 6 years ago it was very helpful to me because i was very ill today my health is great ,,,i very busy with AA alot of service work ,,and i love it I hope everybody is O...	mikey50	10	885	Jul 19, 2010 by SoberSteve
	What I got (Preview) I "got" a lot today. Today I drove to Delray to pick up and take a sponsee to a fundraising event. My first sponsor was there and I sat back and looked at what has become my family of choice down here and felt very satisfied at giving that gift to someone else. So, I "got" that gift...	pinkchip	7	1090	Jul 19, 2010 by jonijoni1
	Changing our attitudes (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Changing our attitudes Our prayer is, "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." We say this prayer at least once a day because, although we must accept th...	Larry_H	1	574	Jul 18, 2010 by Wren
	Strange evening... difficult (Preview) Went to my homegroup.... I always get sad afterward lately, because I would like to go out for coffee or do something interesting, but all my female friends are married and have kids and busy with that these days...... Found myself driving to I don't know where.... food on the brain... SubWay? Mr. Her...	jonijoni1	9	1083	Jul 18, 2010 by jonijoni1
	DON'T QUIT (Preview) This is an old poem and probably kinda simplistic-sounding, but when I relate it to my drinking and the destruction and despair in my life (and damage to others lives) on a line-by-line basis, it really helps me lift my spirits. DONT QUIT When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road youre...	leeu	4	1012	Jul 18, 2010 by angelov8
	EEKS ex on the way down here (Preview) We had planned this before, he got a new Elkhound puppy because he missed our Elkhound Scouty who now lives with me... it is the cutest little thing, and he is bringing Scooter down to visit, and also pick up fish and chips from our favorite restaurant for that.... my aunt (Al Anon/my pseudo-mom) will b...	jonijoni1	11	1170	Jul 18, 2010 by Aquaman
	Messed up last night (Preview) I had a sober date of 7/10/10. I never thought of myself as an alcoholic but went to AA twice since then and felt at home, welcomed, and have been reading the literature. Even in listening to the stories, I always felt that I wasn't that bad, that I could quit on my own and didn't need to be at the meetings. I...	twinkle	13	1283	Jul 18, 2010 by Jerry F
	Trying to look up AGO..... (Preview) I guess he has deleted himself.....or was deleted?! I enjoyed his perspective....guess I missed some interplay........Am I wrong?!	Pablomoses	19	1132	Jul 18, 2010 by StPeteDean
	How will you dream if you don't sleep? (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: How will you dream if you don't sleep? How will you hear yourself? --Michael Dorris Sleep is a wonderful gift in our lives. For eight hours, we rest our bodies. We let the thoughts, feelings, and events of our lives tumble through our sleeping minds as they sort themse...	Larry_H	1	644	Jul 18, 2010 by louisa
	Just checking in (Preview) Hi Just thought I'd drop and maybe share a little, don't get me wrong I'm quite content with where I'm at in sobriety and love my children very much so. Daughter is off on her first real job she worked so hard to get on her own, and loves being at camp this year she gets paid for doing what she loves and I'm so pr...	Tina	3	937	Jul 18, 2010 by Tina
	Hey all... It's been a long time. (Preview) Was just poking around on here and decided I should say hello and give you all an update. Just finished Phase 1 of my outpatient program, which I really liked. It was a small women's-only group adn the facilitator was fantastic. I've made a few good friends on the program and we now have a weekly dinner...	runnergirl	11	1210	Jul 18, 2010 by pinkchip
	What does this mean to you? (Preview) Chapter 5: How it works- Selfishness, self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. Sometimes they hurt us, seemingly wit hout provocation, but...	Mike B.	6	2243	Jul 18, 2010 by pinkchip
	Hi, I am ready to start recovery (Preview) Hey people. My name is Katie and I am new to these boards. I am at a very critical point in my life where I need to make some serious life changes. I dont think I have hit rock bottom (yet, or again or at the moment) but I know that my quality of life is definatly suffering due to my extreme drinking binges. Its t...	KPie	15	1183	Jul 18, 2010 by pinkchip
	Backing out for a while.... (Preview) Taking a vacation for a while been getting the impression from attitude and language that I'm just outside the door of the bar and about an hour late from that start. Sounding way tooo familiar to me....Carry on.	Jerry F	10	1148	Jul 18, 2010 by pinkchip
	The 4 Absolutes-- from the Oxford Group/ and AA in Akron we study these with the Steps and Traditions.... (Preview) The 4 Absolutes of AAForewordSpelled out as such, the Four Absolutes are not a formal part of our AA philosophy of life. Since this is true, some may claim the Absolutes should be ignored. This premise is approximately as sound as it would be to suggest that the Holy Bible should be scuttled. The Absol...	jonijoni1	3	2548	Jul 18, 2010 by Rob84
	Coming Out of the Shadows (Preview) Sober now 9 months and lately feeling waves of shame come over me over things I've done in my past. The voice in my head says things like ...."Look at you, everyone knows what a loser you are.""People know your secrets and shameful things you have done""Your history is not...	Carlotta	14	1238	Jul 17, 2010 by Carlotta
	Tee hee... cartoon tickled me (Preview) I wish I could find this cartoon online. It was in the May 3, 2010 New Yorker. The cartoon had no caption (and didn't need one) - the article in which it appeared had nothing to do with alcoholism - not even sure what it was about. I cut out the cartoon and put it up on the bulletin board at my home group, af...	FlyingSquirrel	4	1164	Jul 17, 2010 by Pablomoses
	Getting very restless. (Preview) Hey all I tell you being laid off and not having any driving privileges and also being out in the country by myself most of the day, drives me insane at times. I do, 2 days a week get a ride to noon meetings and hafe an acre yard to take care of but running out of projects to do with the tight cash flow. I have five...	buckeyebear	8	825	Jul 17, 2010 by buckeyebear
	No One will be offended... (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone, At the begining of every meeting here in North Carolina, USA, the chairperson makes a few basic annoucements related to parking, smoking and profanity. I'm a smoker and a cusser... so while it wouldn't bother me if every AA room in the world was smoke filled and every one used foul languag...	John	0	1824	Jul 17, 2010 by John
	Am I destined to die at an early age from this disease? (seriously) (Preview) only on 72 hrs right now :( I hope one day I can get a true 90 day coin, but Im sober right now and God willing will stay sober tomorrow... This time I affected another person who I truly cared about in the program, I dont want to get into much detail right now but she had a lot more sobriety time than me (years) a...	SoberSteve	29	1827	Jul 17, 2010 by Pablomoses
	So tonight my wife asks... (Preview) "When will you be done with recovery? How long are you going to have to keep being selfish and putting your sobriety first? These days it's all about you." No. I'm not kidding. I know I have issues; hell - I have subscriptions to some of them. However, I'm amazed at the man I'm becoming, but I gu...	Aquaman	18	1309	Jul 17, 2010 by Pablomoses
	Hello (Preview) Hi, Just thought I would Introduce myself. My SD is 28/5/2008 and from the UK. How do I access the online meetings ? Up until recently I have been doing 1 meeting a day, Which is great at the start, but as things have settled down, and life is growing as it does, doing daily meetings is getting harder, so im l...	Dj	11	1125	Jul 17, 2010 by carlasober
	Vacation. (Preview) Well Im back from a week in the Mountains of Lake Tahoe. Sad to see it end. But lots of good lessons were learned. Went to a running camp. Ran every morning at 6 am ( ok i slept in once.) Hiked most afternoons. Funny thing. The people out there have no idea that im an alcoholic. Went to dinner with them...	SUSIE	2	900	Jul 17, 2010 by jonijoni1
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