Alcoholics Anonymous

jrzboy · jrzboy

Do you think that there is such a thing as a bad meeting or a bad group? If there is, how do you tell the difference between the good and the bad ones? What are the criteria you use? As I stated in a previous post it's been quite a few years since I've attended meetings. I think I went to close to 100 meetings in a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We A.A.'s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life, . . . . So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 I had been slipping away from the program f...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Thanks to The Common Cold...I have absolutely NO desire drink. Also no desire to work, talk or do anything other than eat & nap. My 11 year old, however, has the H1N1 and is sentenced to sleep, drink water, eat & repeat. Dang, I remember Back When I actually thought that 3 shots of bourbon was a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Wow.. What can I say about our International Convention in Malta, hey lol Well, I thoroughly enjoyed it although I felt I had a cranky head at times. I was out of my comfort zone & I have to say I'm not brilliant at holidaying yet as it's something I never really got into in my drinking days. I was always...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Almost without exception, alcoholics are tortured by loneliness. Even before our drinking got bad and people began to cut us off, nearly all of us suffered the feeling that we didn't quite belong. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 90 The agonies and the void that I often felt inside occur less and less frequently in m...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Just to say for myself that for today I'm all in for one more day. Toad

rgmarbles · rgmarbles

I knew it was getting worse, but thought I could control it. I even let my sister bring me to a meeting. But last week, I drank when I woke up, then headed to work. Next thing you know, I was surrounded by police. I don't remember much, except that I got lucky. They impounded my car, and put me in a cab hom...

kkotz401 · kkotz401

So I just figured I let everyone on the board know that I am two months pregnent. Me and my boyfriend are very happy but I am kind of nervous. I still live at home with my parents and have not told them I am pregnent. I am worried they will get very upset with me. I know it will be tough for me being 22 and just out...

newcomer · newcomer

Today I was reading my reflections and came across this phrase, 'arrogant self-criticism, I thought it was great as at the moment I am fond of putting myself down in relation to a task I am on, I always thought self-criticism was modesty but mine isn't, its the I know best variety, meaning if it cant' be...

kld47 · kld47

Hi All Just got back from a GSO weekend Forum. Really neat. You get to meet all the Big Wigs from New York and learn how and what they do to keep the/our program/s in line. Everything from Finance, Grapevine, Trustees(Some of which are Non Alcoholic) and how they all work together. Plus they put on Wor...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Those of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light or food, the body suffers. And when we turn away from meditation and prayer, we likewise deprive our minds, our emotions, and our i...

Toad · Toad

Hello !!! Once the booze and dope was removed my emotions started to show up. Hidden emotions. I started crying. Let me tell you I cried EVERYEHERE. At the check out line in a store. Driving my car. And here I thought I was some tough guy, what is this bawling crap. I could not shut it off. Then I read some...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hello dear friends. Have not been on MIP for awhile, so I thought I would stop by and say hello. Doing well, just changed some computer habits lately.... some of us that have been here for a very long time tend to wander off for periods of time. Hope all my friends and newbies here too, are feeling serene...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Well god has a sense of humor and does things for me that I'm not capable of doing on my own. Good thing.... Have been doing well and maintaining my spiritual condition on a daily basis by doing the work as it's laid out in the BB and AA. Woke up this morning got down on my knees and prayed- turning my will a...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hello to all, just wanted to pop in and say that from the Bottom of my Heart, I am so very Grateful to this site, have been very limited to computer time. health is improving, but very slowly. Cannot get out to any meetings. cannot really get out to do too much. other than go to the bank, and buy some grocerie...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So I had a crap end to a good day. Somebody at work did something they shouldn't have done...to me...and I was instantly enraged. First call...sponsor. No answer. Second call...Friend from home-group. He reminded me that while yes, all of us are God's children and to condemn one of us is to condemn God...

charlie76 · charlie76

I BEEN FIGHTING IT FOR 2 WEEKS NOW AND I AM JUST BORED AND FUSTRATED... I AM BORED IN MY DARK ROOM GOING CRAZY AND MY FRIENDS TXT ME ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN THEY ARE HAVING DOSENT MAKE IT ANY BETTER ALSO MY " GIRLFRIEND '' DOES NOT HELP IF ANYTHING SHE MAKES ME MORE PISSED OFF

Toad · Toad

Greetings , Read something this morning that put a smile on my face. "We surrender quietly and let the God of our understanding take care of us ". Lot's of my past surrenders were pretty noisy. Trusting quietly sure feels nice. Toad

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...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Thank God you're all still here my beautiful Sobervibers! lol Thank you for being my wonderful fellowship. I love you & I've missed you. I hope to remedy my absence & share nurturing with you all soon. Have the bestest loving Sober Day you can today. Godbless, Danielle xx

debbi · debbi

thanks to all who responded. i real all the posts and thought them through. you all helped me see i have more choices with this than i realized. the word boundries came to mind. boundries for me and like was said, with love. i called his social worker to set up apartment for him. he found a couple but the...

Toad · Toad

Hello, Woke up this morning and was greeted with an act of gentelness. Actually took me by surprise. For me learning to accept gentelness has been a wonderfully frightening experience. Feeling gentle was not something I learned as a child, and I most certainally did not cultivate that emotion...

ElectricTwist · ElectricTwist

Hi all - This is my second post on the discussion board, and my 4th day of being booze-free. Today was a first, in a long time, for me - i made Friday night plans that do NOT include alcohol....and to be honest?....I'm looking forward to it - though it will be a struggle if/when the booze does present itsel...

Toad · Toad

Greetings, Hope this note finds you REASONABLY well. Was interesting for me to experience the paradox of dying to live, losing to win, giving away in order to keep. A sufficient bottom seemed to create a willingness to give that strange concept a honest try. Really glad I did. ...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey all, My training is finished and all the hard work was worthwhile. I appreciate the prayers and confidence. Ask and ye shall recieve. It was funny that this year I really did not do a "self test" (how I describe the temptation to drink) until after the training and I loosened up the nex...

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...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Oh my word, how great I have felt these past few days. I actually got to go to two of my home group morning meetings and was thrilled to see everyone as they were thrilled to see me. I really missed them! It's funny the bond you form in the beginning with a group of strangers and as time fly's by how they seem...

Pitt Panther · Pitt Panther

I hit my first meeting 9 days ago after bottoming out finally after many many years of horrible things happening. That's not what I am writing about today though. I got my first 24 hour chip at the 2nd meeting. I travel on business and just embarked on another long business trip where most of the reall...

Ambercastaway · Ambercastaway

(Note, this was also cross-posted on the Al-Anon board but I wanted the input from AA members as well, many thanks) Hi there, What is the etiquette when an extended family member brings a sig other who abuses alcohol to a holiday meal where alcohol will be served? My daughter's husband's brother's gf h...

moocher · moocher

Hi All and I am brand new to this forum , I feel I need a bit more support as I am having real problems with my head at the moment with very worrying mood swings , I am totally committed to staying sober although it has only been nearly 5 months since I had my last drink and although I have tried before to give up i...

Reffner · Reffner

Well, after about 5 weeks I feel I've done a very fearless and searching inventory the way the BB says it should be done. I'm amazed at how many things from my past I buried in places I forgot were there. It was a humbling experience to say the least, but I almost feel like all those "dark icky places...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi Everyone, Have been reading every morning, and then getting off computer, having some major health issues, and just one day at a time, slowly this is getting better. Missing all of you, and welcome to all the new people, so happy you have all joined this Site, it is where you can come in and trust that...

jrzboy · jrzboy

Does anyone have a hobby that helped them through the early days of recovery, or discovered a hobby that helps them stay sober?

debbi · debbi

clarity if ya got one foot in the past and the other in the future...i guarentee ya, your gonna piss all over today! which, by the way, is exactly what im doing....over and over and over and over....like the ferris wheel...........geezeeeeeeeeee my son is almost 25.....next month.....alchie, drug...

jrzboy · jrzboy

Hi everyone, my name is Jeff. I've been sober since 8/1/07. I do have a few questions for anyone willing to answer. 1. I am an Atheist. As you can imagine, the spiritual side of AA is a major obstacle for me. Are there any other members on this forum that are not believers? 2. My sobriety has been going on...

angelov8 · angelov8

Been hit hard with all day alcohol cravings last couple of days. That coupled with a negative mood and a bout of low self-esteem have me scared. I am beginning to smoke noticibly more than even last month. As I'm doing it, I sometimes feel I'm substituting the desire to end discomfort with alcohol with...

Toad · Toad

Greetings, "We think drinking is but a symptom". It has not been all that easy for this alky to see that booze and dope was only ten percent of my problem. The longer I am clean and sober it seems like the more Subtle Symptoms start creeping around my space. Great News is that if my "Bo...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Wanda/learning just left a quick message saying that her computer is down and needs work, but that she is doing very well, and she is sending hugs. :o)

Avril G · Avril G

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dQCqXao3Eo

leeu · leeu

Hi...I'm LeeU & new 2 this board, Not new to AA. I'm (getting to be) an "old timer" with stunted maturity LOL! I'm also a "loner" & don't do tons of live mtgs. anymore, so cyber sobriety really floats my boat and keeps me in balance with my program. DOS 4/6/83. Glad to b...

Toad · Toad

Hello, Woke up this morning and realized I was all that I had. The good, the bad, the ugly , the beautiful, the sad. God did not make a mistake when he made me. Toad

SueKew · SueKew

http://alcoholism.about.com/u/sty/pro/rehab_lessons/

Toad · Toad

Good Day, Just to say greetings. Toad

Avril G · Avril G

This place is filling up now, the convention will begin tomorrow sometime in the afternoon. Danielle and I have finally met, and she and her partner Carl are lovely young people. It's amazing that everywhere you look there are people chatting one to one, people who would normally never ever meet in...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi all, Serious issue for me here. I've got a great sponsor. I've also got depression and anxiety that I've been getting treated for years. Re-uptake inhibitors have worked well in controlling rage outbursts, panic attacks and suicidal urges. AA and being free of additional mood-altering chemi...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Would it be a surprise that for this alcoholic who is a therapist and has never gone 6 months in adulthood without being in some kind of relationship, that I have some serious people pleasing and codependency issues? I knew coming into AA that codependency was the most major thing feuling my alcoholi...

Aprilia · Aprilia

Hi everyone, After years of problems, I'm trying to take a stand against what I sometimes believe to be stronger than myself. Probably no secret that it's my drinking. I'm probably alot further along than most who seek help, but my assumption that I can do it on my own has lead me back every time. 33 years...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey All, A while back I asked for prayers to help with the prep work for my annual testing situation. The prayers really helped and I feel ready for my first day (of three) of testing. I'll keep you posted on the results, but the preparation work you helped me with really helped reduce the stress and all...

ElectricTwist · ElectricTwist

Hi everyone, This is the first time I've really actually signed up for a message board like this and posted, on my own. I've been thinking, for the last few months, that a board like this might actually encourage me to face what has seemingly haunted me for just about a year now as well as to reassure me tha...

SteveP · SteveP

Had a great God moment today, something that I could never have done before I went into the programme, ever. A person that I manage made some errors, and I didn't necessarily realize how serious they potentially were until my boss commented upon the issue hypothetically in the afternoon. Long story s...

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	Good Meetings vs. Bad Meetings / Good Group vs. Bad Group (Preview) Do you think that there is such a thing as a bad meeting or a bad group? If there is, how do you tell the difference between the good and the bad ones? What are the criteria you use? As I stated in a previous post it's been quite a few years since I've attended meetings. I think I went to close to 100 meetings in a...	jrzboy	18	6494	Nov 18, 2009 by Avril G
	Daily Reflections - I was Slipping Fast + 24hrs a Day (Preview) We A.A.'s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life, . . . . So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 I had been slipping away from the program f...	Sobrietyspell	0	354	Nov 18, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Common Cold (Preview) Thanks to The Common Cold...I have absolutely NO desire drink. Also no desire to work, talk or do anything other than eat & nap. My 11 year old, however, has the H1N1 and is sentenced to sleep, drink water, eat & repeat. Dang, I remember Back When I actually thought that 3 shots of bourbon was a...	Aquaman	20	1263	Nov 17, 2009 by Avril G
	How was the Malta Convention.. you ask! x (Preview) Wow.. What can I say about our International Convention in Malta, hey lol Well, I thoroughly enjoyed it although I felt I had a cranky head at times. I was out of my comfort zone & I have to say I'm not brilliant at holidaying yet as it's something I never really got into in my drinking days. I was always...	Sobrietyspell	7	648	Nov 17, 2009 by Avril G
	Daily Reflections - Overcoming Loneliness + 24hrs a Day (Preview) Almost without exception, alcoholics are tortured by loneliness. Even before our drinking got bad and people began to cut us off, nearly all of us suffered the feeling that we didn't quite belong. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 90 The agonies and the void that I often felt inside occur less and less frequently in m...	Sobrietyspell	0	538	Nov 16, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	All In (Preview) Howdy, Just to say for myself that for today I'm all in for one more day. Toad	Toad	2	361	Nov 16, 2009 by Just Toni
	New Here - Huge Wake up Call (Preview) I knew it was getting worse, but thought I could control it. I even let my sister bring me to a meeting. But last week, I drank when I woke up, then headed to work. Next thing you know, I was surrounded by police. I don't remember much, except that I got lucky. They impounded my car, and put me in a cab hom...	rgmarbles	11	1158	Nov 16, 2009 by kj
	I'm Pregnant (Preview) So I just figured I let everyone on the board know that I am two months pregnent. Me and my boyfriend are very happy but I am kind of nervous. I still live at home with my parents and have not told them I am pregnent. I am worried they will get very upset with me. I know it will be tough for me being 22 and just out...	kkotz401	14	1350	Nov 16, 2009 by kj
	Arrogant self-criticism (Preview) Today I was reading my reflections and came across this phrase, 'arrogant self-criticism, I thought it was great as at the moment I am fond of putting myself down in relation to a task I am on, I always thought self-criticism was modesty but mine isn't, its the I know best variety, meaning if it cant' be...	newcomer	5	4792	Nov 15, 2009 by Aquaman
	GSO Forum (Preview) Hi All Just got back from a GSO weekend Forum. Really neat. You get to meet all the Big Wigs from New York and learn how and what they do to keep the/our program/s in line. Everything from Finance, Grapevine, Trustees(Some of which are Non Alcoholic) and how they all work together. Plus they put on Wor...	kld47	3	789	Nov 15, 2009 by kld47
	Daily Reflections ~ Vital Sustenance & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Those of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light or food, the body suffers. And when we turn away from meditation and prayer, we likewise deprive our minds, our emotions, and our i...	Sobrietyspell	0	436	Nov 15, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Crying (Preview) Hello !!! Once the booze and dope was removed my emotions started to show up. Hidden emotions. I started crying. Let me tell you I cried EVERYEHERE. At the check out line in a store. Driving my car. And here I thought I was some tough guy, what is this bawling crap. I could not shut it off. Then I read some...	Toad	5	564	Nov 15, 2009 by Carlotta
	Greetings Earthlings (Preview) Hello dear friends. Have not been on MIP for awhile, so I thought I would stop by and say hello. Doing well, just changed some computer habits lately.... some of us that have been here for a very long time tend to wander off for periods of time. Hope all my friends and newbies here too, are feeling serene...	jonijoni1	10	757	Nov 15, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Still sick! Humility... (Preview) Well god has a sense of humor and does things for me that I'm not capable of doing on my own. Good thing.... Have been doing well and maintaining my spiritual condition on a daily basis by doing the work as it's laid out in the BB and AA. Woke up this morning got down on my knees and prayed- turning my will a...	Mike B.	7	651	Nov 14, 2009 by SteveP
	Gratitude for Miracles in Progress (Preview) Hello to all, just wanted to pop in and say that from the Bottom of my Heart, I am so very Grateful to this site, have been very limited to computer time. health is improving, but very slowly. Cannot get out to any meetings. cannot really get out to do too much. other than go to the bank, and buy some grocerie...	Just Toni	7	865	Nov 14, 2009 by SteveP
	Thanks! (Preview) So I had a crap end to a good day. Somebody at work did something they shouldn't have done...to me...and I was instantly enraged. First call...sponsor. No answer. Second call...Friend from home-group. He reminded me that while yes, all of us are God's children and to condemn one of us is to condemn God...	Aquaman	6	524	Nov 14, 2009 by SteveP
	I THINK IMA HAVE A RELAPSE TONIGHT (Preview) I BEEN FIGHTING IT FOR 2 WEEKS NOW AND I AM JUST BORED AND FUSTRATED... I AM BORED IN MY DARK ROOM GOING CRAZY AND MY FRIENDS TXT ME ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN THEY ARE HAVING DOSENT MAKE IT ANY BETTER ALSO MY " GIRLFRIEND '' DOES NOT HELP IF ANYTHING SHE MAKES ME MORE PISSED OFF	charlie76	18	1137	Nov 14, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Surrender (Preview) Greetings , Read something this morning that put a smile on my face. "We surrender quietly and let the God of our understanding take care of us ". Lot's of my past surrenders were pretty noisy. Trusting quietly sure feels nice. Toad	Toad	5	867	Nov 14, 2009 by SteveP
	Daily Reflections ~ Intuition & 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	348	Nov 14, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy Sober Day xx (Preview) Thank God you're all still here my beautiful Sobervibers! lol Thank you for being my wonderful fellowship. I love you & I've missed you. I hope to remedy my absence & share nurturing with you all soon. Have the bestest loving Sober Day you can today. Godbless, Danielle xx	Sobrietyspell	8	886	Nov 14, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	response to clarity posts (Preview) thanks to all who responded. i real all the posts and thought them through. you all helped me see i have more choices with this than i realized. the word boundries came to mind. boundries for me and like was said, with love. i called his social worker to set up apartment for him. he found a couple but the...	debbi	3	468	Nov 13, 2009 by Just Toni
	Gentelness (Preview) Hello, Woke up this morning and was greeted with an act of gentelness. Actually took me by surprise. For me learning to accept gentelness has been a wonderfully frightening experience. Feeling gentle was not something I learned as a child, and I most certainally did not cultivate that emotion...	Toad	3	565	Nov 12, 2009 by jasperkent
	What MORE can you do now, by being sober? (Preview) Hi all - This is my second post on the discussion board, and my 4th day of being booze-free. Today was a first, in a long time, for me - i made Friday night plans that do NOT include alcohol....and to be honest?....I'm looking forward to it - though it will be a struggle if/when the booze does present itsel...	ElectricTwist	19	1674	Nov 12, 2009 by jasperkent
	Paradox (Preview) Greetings, Hope this note finds you REASONABLY well. Was interesting for me to experience the paradox of dying to live, losing to win, giving away in order to keep. A sufficient bottom seemed to create a willingness to give that strange concept a honest try. Really glad I did. ...	Toad	5	599	Nov 12, 2009 by Toad
	Can we talk about me? (Preview) Hey all, My training is finished and all the hard work was worthwhile. I appreciate the prayers and confidence. Ask and ye shall recieve. It was funny that this year I really did not do a "self test" (how I describe the temptation to drink) until after the training and I loosened up the nex...	turninggrey	6	856	Nov 12, 2009 by Aquaman
	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	1	490	Nov 12, 2009 by Jerry F
	Back to meetings (Preview) Oh my word, how great I have felt these past few days. I actually got to go to two of my home group morning meetings and was thrilled to see everyone as they were thrilled to see me. I really missed them! It's funny the bond you form in the beginning with a group of strangers and as time fly's by how they seem...	Sacrifice	2	528	Nov 12, 2009 by Mike B.
	Need help, traveling again, new at this (Preview) I hit my first meeting 9 days ago after bottoming out finally after many many years of horrible things happening. That's not what I am writing about today though. I got my first 24 hour chip at the 2nd meeting. I travel on business and just embarked on another long business trip where most of the reall...	Pitt Panther	40	2435	Nov 12, 2009 by pinkchip
	Question on Holiday Etiquette and the Substance Abuser (Preview) (Note, this was also cross-posted on the Al-Anon board but I wanted the input from AA members as well, many thanks) Hi there, What is the etiquette when an extended family member brings a sig other who abuses alcohol to a holiday meal where alcohol will be served? My daughter's husband's brother's gf h...	Ambercastaway	5	630	Nov 11, 2009 by Aquaman
	Hi from a Newcomer needing a bit of Mental support (Preview) Hi All and I am brand new to this forum , I feel I need a bit more support as I am having real problems with my head at the moment with very worrying mood swings , I am totally committed to staying sober although it has only been nearly 5 months since I had my last drink and although I have tried before to give up i...	moocher	12	954	Nov 11, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Finished step 4, and looking forward to 5 (Preview) Well, after about 5 weeks I feel I've done a very fearless and searching inventory the way the BB says it should be done. I'm amazed at how many things from my past I buried in places I forgot were there. It was a humbling experience to say the least, but I almost feel like all those "dark icky places...	Reffner	4	1083	Nov 11, 2009 by pinkchip
	Ditto to what Joni wrote, (Preview) Hi Everyone, Have been reading every morning, and then getting off computer, having some major health issues, and just one day at a time, slowly this is getting better. Missing all of you, and welcome to all the new people, so happy you have all joined this Site, it is where you can come in and trust that...	Just Toni	8	587	Nov 11, 2009 by angelov8
	Pick up a hobby instead of a drink (Preview) Does anyone have a hobby that helped them through the early days of recovery, or discovered a hobby that helps them stay sober?	jrzboy	8	1695	Nov 10, 2009 by charlie76
	clarity (Preview) clarity if ya got one foot in the past and the other in the future...i guarentee ya, your gonna piss all over today! which, by the way, is exactly what im doing....over and over and over and over....like the ferris wheel...........geezeeeeeeeeee my son is almost 25.....next month.....alchie, drug...	debbi	11	571	Nov 10, 2009 by Carlotta
	New to the forum (Preview) Hi everyone, my name is Jeff. I've been sober since 8/1/07. I do have a few questions for anyone willing to answer. 1. I am an Atheist. As you can imagine, the spiritual side of AA is a major obstacle for me. Are there any other members on this forum that are not believers? 2. My sobriety has been going on...	jrzboy	6	638	Nov 10, 2009 by SteveP
	smoking and alcoholism (Preview) Been hit hard with all day alcohol cravings last couple of days. That coupled with a negative mood and a bout of low self-esteem have me scared. I am beginning to smoke noticibly more than even last month. As I'm doing it, I sometimes feel I'm substituting the desire to end discomfort with alcohol with...	angelov8	10	722	Nov 10, 2009 by Rob84
	But a Symptom (Preview) Greetings, "We think drinking is but a symptom". It has not been all that easy for this alky to see that booze and dope was only ten percent of my problem. The longer I am clean and sober it seems like the more Subtle Symptoms start creeping around my space. Great News is that if my "Bo...	Toad	6	739	Nov 9, 2009 by leeu
	learning/Wanda says hello!! (Preview) Wanda/learning just left a quick message saying that her computer is down and needs work, but that she is doing very well, and she is sending hugs. :o)	jonijoni1	3	765	Nov 9, 2009 by Mike B.
	You just GOTTA see this!!! (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dQCqXao3Eo	Avril G	5	844	Nov 9, 2009 by Aquaman
	My Two Cents Worth (Preview) Hi...I'm LeeU & new 2 this board, Not new to AA. I'm (getting to be) an "old timer" with stunted maturity LOL! I'm also a "loner" & don't do tons of live mtgs. anymore, so cyber sobriety really floats my boat and keeps me in balance with my program. DOS 4/6/83. Glad to b...	leeu	11	1173	Nov 8, 2009 by Aquaman
	Self Acceptance (Preview) Hello, Woke up this morning and realized I was all that I had. The good, the bad, the ugly , the beautiful, the sad. God did not make a mistake when he made me. Toad	Toad	4	1266	Nov 8, 2009 by jasperkent
	What did you get out of rehab? rehab alcoholism lessons help (Preview) http://alcoholism.about.com/u/sty/pro/rehab_lessons/	SueKew	10	5546	Nov 8, 2009 by jasperkent
	None (Preview) Good Day, Just to say greetings. Toad	Toad	8	581	Nov 8, 2009 by jasperkent
	People Meeting People (Preview) This place is filling up now, the convention will begin tomorrow sometime in the afternoon. Danielle and I have finally met, and she and her partner Carl are lovely young people. It's amazing that everywhere you look there are people chatting one to one, people who would normally never ever meet in...	Avril G	7	494	Nov 8, 2009 by Avril G
	Seriously need some advice & POV's (Preview) Hi all, Serious issue for me here. I've got a great sponsor. I've also got depression and anxiety that I've been getting treated for years. Re-uptake inhibitors have worked well in controlling rage outbursts, panic attacks and suicidal urges. AA and being free of additional mood-altering chemi...	Aquaman	14	961	Nov 8, 2009 by pinkchip
	People Pleasing (Preview) Would it be a surprise that for this alcoholic who is a therapist and has never gone 6 months in adulthood without being in some kind of relationship, that I have some serious people pleasing and codependency issues? I knew coming into AA that codependency was the most major thing feuling my alcoholi...	pinkchip	6	3333	Nov 8, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Hello all, new to the board (Preview) Hi everyone, After years of problems, I'm trying to take a stand against what I sometimes believe to be stronger than myself. Probably no secret that it's my drinking. I'm probably alot further along than most who seek help, but my assumption that I can do it on my own has lead me back every time. 33 years...	Aprilia	19	680	Nov 8, 2009 by Aquaman
	I appreciate the prayers! (Preview) Hey All, A while back I asked for prayers to help with the prep work for my annual testing situation. The prayers really helped and I feel ready for my first day (of three) of testing. I'll keep you posted on the results, but the preparation work you helped me with really helped reduce the stress and all...	turninggrey	5	543	Nov 7, 2009 by pinkchip
	So...I'm a little new...should I even be here? (Preview) Hi everyone, This is the first time I've really actually signed up for a message board like this and posted, on my own. I've been thinking, for the last few months, that a board like this might actually encourage me to face what has seemingly haunted me for just about a year now as well as to reassure me tha...	ElectricTwist	25	1279	Nov 6, 2009 by SteveP
	God Doing For Us What We Can't Do For Ourselves (Preview) Had a great God moment today, something that I could never have done before I went into the programme, ever. A person that I manage made some errors, and I didn't necessarily realize how serious they potentially were until my boss commented upon the issue hypothetically in the afternoon. Long story s...	SteveP	4	1062	Nov 6, 2009 by SteveP
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