Alcoholics Anonymous

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We are sure that humility, expressed by anonymity, is the greatest safeguard that Alcoholics Anonymous can ever have. 12 & 12, p.187 Since there are no rules in A.A. I place myself where I want to be, and so I choose anonymity. I want my God to use me, humbly, as one of His tools in this program. Sacrif...

wagon · wagon

Alcoholics Anonymous - Fourth Edition Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards Henry Ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value is life. That is true only if one is willing to turn the past to good account. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and con...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Wow. That is something else. Thank you for all the wisdom you share on here and have a great anniversary!!! Mark

Aquaman · Aquaman

My math was off a bit...my 90 days is Friday. I've noticed that it seems to be MIP protocol to introduce with The Big Share. I'll try to keep it short enough to read but complete enough to be relevant. My hope is that my experience will help others stay sober and maybe provide me with some insight in the te...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I am 34. I am a wife and mother of two children ages 10 and 4. I started drinking way more than I should...about a year ago and then for the last six months, my life has revolved around it. Hiding it from my husband as best I can. Fighting a WHOLE lot with him about it. He does not believe in addiction/alcohol d...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi. My name is Aquaman and I'm alcoholic. I have a real-world sponsor and together we're working my steps. I've been instructed to start my step 8 list. Scary. AA saved my marriage, my life and my job. I have a facebook account, but it's mostly populated with my old drinking associates, a few family mem...

braggheim · braggheim

Hey all, I have really been reflecting on my decision to give up drinking. As I stated in my previous post, I'm not a frequent drinker, but I drink all to much when I do. It's been a strange feeling knowing this is a lifelong battle and that I will never be able to drink under control. I almost feel as if I am sa...

Reffner · Reffner

So the last few days I've been in a fight with myself because of things I have no control over. "Wait a minute" you say, "that's self getting in the way, and trying to take back control from your HP". These things I know, but just seemed to be stuck in my head~a very scary place for m...

MDC · MDC

I haven't made it this far yet, however, I was approached by someone who "wronged" me in the past. I guess trying to make "amends" I really don't know him that well, but he was really sincere in his appoligetic about what had happened. I was mortified. I had no idea how to react...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test: can we stay sober, keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose...

Tina · Tina

Just thought I'd drop in, and say hi. Everything is ok for now and I will check in periodically to see how every one is doing. Tina

Aquaman · Aquaman

By all rights, I'm a newbie. Almost 90 days, but I gave my card to an even newer guy in my flesh & blood meetings and said "call me if you..." and he did. It felt so good to be of service to another one of us. But... I'm questioning how I should feel about this because well, to be ruthlessly...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Happy Happy Birthday, to JoniJoni, A big ole Birthday huggie for our precious friend JONIPIE! When you blow out the candles, hope all your wishes come TRUE! tonicakes XOXOXOX -- Edited by Just Ton...

magicangelz · magicangelz

hello sober friends...just wanted to give you all a little pat on the back, and say thank you. my sponsor just gave me my 30 day medallion last friday night. what a wonderful feeling. just knowing that i have literally 'millions' of AA friends around the world. and that we are all there for each other. i...

Dodgyprice · Dodgyprice

Hi everyone. I'm ten and a half months sober and have been a christian for the last five years and I've just plucked up the courage to go back to church. But when it comes to holy communion I only take the bread from the vicar and don't take the chalice as this contains red wine. My wife seems to think just...

Just Toni · Just Toni

We here on the southern tip of California have been going through this relentless heatwave that I have decided to put a new spin on it. Now the Dog days of summer, air won't move, I have asthma, that gets so much worse, and cannot see an end in sight. I truly must start thinking ICE CUBES!!! and I know so...

kkotz401 · kkotz401

These past two days have been really tough on me. I am feeling very stressed out. I am worried I am going to relapse. Any kind words and advice would be appreciated.

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

Hello AA Friends~ I just wanted to share my apprehension about the Fair tomorrow. Every year I go, the big treat for Myself is Beer and CornDogs(yes those fattening corn dogs)....anyway, I have already been thinking for the last couple of days about how I will have cold water instead of cold beer. I am g...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

I have struggled for a long time with trying to rationalize to everyone why I still have problems seeing my son (access being slow to come on her part, and not willing to co-operate). Everyone is so puzzled as to how it can get that bad. Easy, you aren't a recovering alcoholic. I also fought so hard with th...

Shawn01 · Shawn01

Hello group. I'm near Penniman Rd. & Route 143. Would anyone be able to pick me up for a meeting?

Aquaman · Aquaman

Just for kicks, what are some of your favorite "substitutes" that either help shake a jonez, replaced the time-frame, or whatever. My favorite beverage if I HAVE to be in a bar (I'm in sales, so sometimes it's unavoidable) is club soda with a lime wedge. My favorite cooler-stuffer is Lipto...

newcomer · newcomer

I have just had a great chat with my sponsor about a few things that were worrying me, had an incident with a member who was quite forceful I thought about AA, portraying it as a cult rather than the fellowship that it is and one which I have truly come to appreciate. Instead of letting the incident frighte...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 89 Sponsorship held two surprises for me. First, that my sponsees cared about me. What I had thought was gratitude was more like love. They wanted...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Yup, tis' true, have not been thrown out of the house or been taken to court for divorce, and thank GOD for AA. By the way, we discovered that #5 is the "Wood" Anniversary......?????? Bwahhhh-haaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Saturday 26th of September 2009 07:18:...

TysonMike · TysonMike

I got through work, did not drink, home now. I miss happy hour, coming to work on Friday hungover, all the 'fun' of drinking. No alcohol in the house, so I will hit 21 days tomorrow. I know the damage I did to my body and how alcohol ruins lives and kills, plus I'm a heavy smoker, but I have no social life anymo...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Would love some feedback on this one. Went to my HGroup last night, which is a BB study, and we read "The Family Afterward". Check out pg.133, where it talks about the fact that we are NOT doctors, should by all means take advantage of sound medical and mental health help if neccesary, etc. We...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Many of you have seen me post in the past about my relationship issues with my wife. Briefly- During the last 12 mos my wife had an affair with a friend of mine and the husband of her friend. She said it was just an emotional affair, who knows, she's lied each time after being caught several times. I gave h...

magicangelz · magicangelz

hello..my name is Lori, and i'm an alcoholic..new to the board, and i like it..is a wonderful place..not new to sobriety..was sober for 18 months back in the mid 80's..i guess i don't just 'slip'..i fall down and go boom...but, by the grace of my higher power and some absolutely fabulous people...i'...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Hello everyone, I have not posted in a while but have been reading frequently and I guess just being silent and taking in all the great advice and also felling others pain. Tonight I am so agree with my boyfriend for coming home toasted ;yet again. It seems more frequent lately(not sure why) but I wil...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

So, I work in a pharmacy and yesterday a lady....probably in her 70's (not that that matters, but makes it even more ridiculous), came up to buy sudafed. It's a federal law that anyone buying it, must present a driver's license and sign paperwork. We also have to enter all of the information into the c...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

hi all... kinda being haunted by some financial amends that are bothering me right now (having pulled my credit report, HOPING that some of the little financial amends have been wiped out, but a lot have not yet). I am talking about old stuff like ambulance rides when I had no insurance, physician's se...

smartkat · smartkat

I don't mean the official ones we all know from AA. I mean like: "Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror." "You can't control the wind but you can set your sails." "Its not denial. Im just very selective about the reality I accept." (by Calvin, of Calvin &...

Shadow Dancer · Shadow Dancer

Since finding this place some days ago, and arriving here so afraid, I am so much better. That is not to say that I don't have this feeling that five minutes from now I could fall down and get back up with a hangover, but I don't feel so much like I am in a deep black hole. Just knowing there is someone else lis...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I just wanted to share how my first meeting went tonight. It was extremely uncomfortable at first because I saw no women, only men. But the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed around Me. Two more women joined the meeting and I felt better, but even so...toward the end, it didnt make a huge difference be...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey Tipsy, don't run from the spiritual aspect of this program! Surrender to it! Look into my eyes Don't fight the program and you can find peace. Heres todays 24 hr a day. It was written for you. (and me) A.A. Thought for the Day Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

This is a serious question so don't be mean In spite of the idiotic name I decided to take a serious look at this book since I had a great deal of success with The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. I'm only about a the 3rd of the way through it and, much like the stop smoking book, I find myself feeling very intrigued an...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, Back safe and sound from Normandy, took some unofficial podcasts with me which saved the day, had a great time, and will get to my home meeting tomorrow,

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I called for my first AA meeting. I had to call the main office here in my town. I asked if another woman would be assisting Me to the meeting and he seemed confused. He told Me I just show up at the meeting closest to my home. I told him thank you, but I let him know how I was under the impression someone would ca...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I just wanted to say hello to everyone here...this is brand new to Me and I am looking forward to learning new things and living Sober......

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

My girlfriend's PMS is driving me to drink. I'm not kidding around, it's that bad. For 25-26 days a month she's the most lovely, caring and kind person I've ever met. She's so nice she could make Mother Theresa look like a bitch...but all of a sudden she changes and becomes this irrational, argumentati...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

That is all. Thanks for listening. -- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Monday 21st of September 2009 07:57:31 PM

pinkchip · pinkchip

Oldtimer. Ya'll know better than to let the tag fool you though :)

Just Toni · Just Toni

As some know I am just a little computer challenged, but this page looks so different today, it stretches across the screen, and cannot see all of the Posts and where the Response list is at the same time, tried changing the zoom to smaller, that did not work, any advice on how to make the page appear like i...

kj · kj

Hi, My name is Kelly and I am an alcoholic---still. Needed to reprove that to myself I guess and now it is time to tell all of you again.

Shadow Dancer · Shadow Dancer

This morning I woke up at the home of a friend, my head pounding and feeling so dizzy. When he heard me rustling he yelled good morning from the other room. Later he told me how I threw a slice of watermelon off his balcony onto a parked car the night before. I didn't remember doing it. As I thought about th...

Ms London · Ms London

Hi there. Well, after four months of sobriety I started drinking again in moderation. I was very successful at that for a little while then guess I got too smug and went off the deep end Friday night. A good reminder to get back with the programme (literally), but man, I feel like a loser. And, a broken rec...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Family; I went to the morning "Attitude Adjustment" AA meeting this moring and was anxious to get there more than yesterday. It wasn't about me (boohoo) and I couldn't remember what was attracting me to the room so directly. Got there, (3 mins late), got my cuppa Joe and a couple coo...

newcomer · newcomer

Guys feeling stressed and apprehensive at the thought of my few days away. I will need your support. Had a blow up with my son this morning, have apologised, all ok, bloody clothes rail fell down and wrecked my clothes, really pissed off about that, but am laughing now at my over reaction on it. Feeling a...

Port · Port

Its starting to cause problems and its just time to give it up and move on.

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hope you have a wonderful, God Filled day. This is such a big one, the first. Many Hugs, Toni -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 11th of September 2009 02:14:51 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Daily Reflections ~ I Choose Anonymity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We are sure that humility, expressed by anonymity, is the greatest safeguard that Alcoholics Anonymous can ever have. 12 & 12, p.187 Since there are no rules in A.A. I place myself where I want to be, and so I choose anonymity. I want my God to use me, humbly, as one of His tools in this program. Sacrif...	Sobrietyspell	0	440	Oct 5, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards (Preview) Alcoholics Anonymous - Fourth Edition Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards Henry Ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value is life. That is true only if one is willing to turn the past to good account. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and con...	wagon	5	1561	Oct 5, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy 25th Anniversary Rob84!!! (Preview) Wow. That is something else. Thank you for all the wisdom you share on here and have a great anniversary!!! Mark	pinkchip	11	574	Oct 5, 2009 by SteveP
	The Big Opening Share (Preview) My math was off a bit...my 90 days is Friday. I've noticed that it seems to be MIP protocol to introduce with The Big Share. I'll try to keep it short enough to read but complete enough to be relevant. My hope is that my experience will help others stay sober and maybe provide me with some insight in the te...	Aquaman	12	618	Oct 4, 2009 by jonijoni1
	A little of My Story (Preview) I am 34. I am a wife and mother of two children ages 10 and 4. I started drinking way more than I should...about a year ago and then for the last six months, my life has revolved around it. Hiding it from my husband as best I can. Fighting a WHOLE lot with him about it. He does not believe in addiction/alcohol d...	soccermomusa34	11	516	Oct 4, 2009 by SteveP
	93 days sober, 91 in AA and new to this board (Preview) Hi. My name is Aquaman and I'm alcoholic. I have a real-world sponsor and together we're working my steps. I've been instructed to start my step 8 list. Scary. AA saved my marriage, my life and my job. I have a facebook account, but it's mostly populated with my old drinking associates, a few family mem...	Aquaman	15	791	Oct 4, 2009 by SteveP
	saying goodbye? (Preview) Hey all, I have really been reflecting on my decision to give up drinking. As I stated in my previous post, I'm not a frequent drinker, but I drink all to much when I do. It's been a strange feeling knowing this is a lifelong battle and that I will never be able to drink under control. I almost feel as if I am sa...	braggheim	13	1276	Oct 3, 2009 by pinkchip
	Just a simple phrase... (Preview) So the last few days I've been in a fight with myself because of things I have no control over. "Wait a minute" you say, "that's self getting in the way, and trying to take back control from your HP". These things I know, but just seemed to be stuck in my head~a very scary place for m...	Reffner	5	653	Oct 2, 2009 by Aquaman
	Ammends?.? (Preview) I haven't made it this far yet, however, I was approached by someone who "wronged" me in the past. I guess trying to make "amends" I really don't know him that well, but he was really sincere in his appoligetic about what had happened. I was mortified. I had no idea how to react...	MDC	5	504	Oct 2, 2009 by Jerry F
	Daily Reflections ~ The Acid Test & 24hrs a Day (Preview) As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test: can we stay sober, keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose...	Sobrietyspell	0	3374	Oct 2, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Droppin in (Preview) Just thought I'd drop in, and say hi. Everything is ok for now and I will check in periodically to see how every one is doing. Tina	Tina	8	494	Oct 2, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Got a call... (Preview) By all rights, I'm a newbie. Almost 90 days, but I gave my card to an even newer guy in my flesh & blood meetings and said "call me if you..." and he did. It felt so good to be of service to another one of us. But... I'm questioning how I should feel about this because well, to be ruthlessly...	Aquaman	8	585	Oct 1, 2009 by Aquaman
	HAPPY BELLY BUTTON BIRTHDAY, JONIJONI!!!!! (Preview) Happy Happy Birthday, to JoniJoni, A big ole Birthday huggie for our precious friend JONIPIE! When you blow out the candles, hope all your wishes come TRUE! tonicakes XOXOXOX -- Edited by Just Ton...	Just Toni	7	1139	Oct 1, 2009 by pinkchip
	30 Day Medallion (Preview) hello sober friends...just wanted to give you all a little pat on the back, and say thank you. my sponsor just gave me my 30 day medallion last friday night. what a wonderful feeling. just knowing that i have literally 'millions' of AA friends around the world. and that we are all there for each other. i...	magicangelz	13	1434	Sep 30, 2009 by Aquaman
	Communion Question, help needed! (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm ten and a half months sober and have been a christian for the last five years and I've just plucked up the courage to go back to church. But when it comes to holy communion I only take the bread from the vicar and don't take the chalice as this contains red wine. My wife seems to think just...	Dodgyprice	19	558	Sep 30, 2009 by Just Toni
	THIS TOO SHALL PASS.... 100% TRIVIA... (Preview) We here on the southern tip of California have been going through this relentless heatwave that I have decided to put a new spin on it. Now the Dog days of summer, air won't move, I have asthma, that gets so much worse, and cannot see an end in sight. I truly must start thinking ICE CUBES!!! and I know so...	Just Toni	11	481	Sep 30, 2009 by Just Toni
	Help (Preview) These past two days have been really tough on me. I am feeling very stressed out. I am worried I am going to relapse. Any kind words and advice would be appreciated.	kkotz401	10	581	Sep 30, 2009 by kkotz401
	Tomorrow will be MY First time at the County Fair without those Cold Beers~~~ (Preview) Hello AA Friends~ I just wanted to share my apprehension about the Fair tomorrow. Every year I go, the big treat for Myself is Beer and CornDogs(yes those fattening corn dogs)....anyway, I have already been thinking for the last couple of days about how I will have cold water instead of cold beer. I am g...	soccermomusa34	11	488	Sep 29, 2009 by Reffner
	Clarity in thinking (Preview) I have struggled for a long time with trying to rationalize to everyone why I still have problems seeing my son (access being slow to come on her part, and not willing to co-operate). Everyone is so puzzled as to how it can get that bad. Easy, you aren't a recovering alcoholic. I also fought so hard with th...	mstrmsn66	4	589	Sep 29, 2009 by pinkchip
	Williamsburg, Va area. Anyone give me a ride? (Preview) Hello group. I'm near Penniman Rd. & Route 143. Would anyone be able to pick me up for a meeting?	Shawn01	5	530	Sep 29, 2009 by Jerry F
	Q n A For Fun...Your Favorite "substitute"? (Preview) Just for kicks, what are some of your favorite "substitutes" that either help shake a jonez, replaced the time-frame, or whatever. My favorite beverage if I HAVE to be in a bar (I'm in sales, so sometimes it's unavoidable) is club soda with a lime wedge. My favorite cooler-stuffer is Lipto...	Aquaman	5	359	Sep 29, 2009 by angelov8
	Truly grateful for my sponsor (Preview) I have just had a great chat with my sponsor about a few things that were worrying me, had an incident with a member who was quite forceful I thought about AA, portraying it as a cult rather than the fellowship that it is and one which I have truly come to appreciate. Instead of letting the incident frighte...	newcomer	6	856	Sep 28, 2009 by newcomer
	Daily Reflections ~ Love Without Strings & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 89 Sponsorship held two surprises for me. First, that my sponsees cared about me. What I had thought was gratitude was more like love. They wanted...	Sobrietyspell	0	302	Sep 27, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Thanks to AA, been married 5 YEARS!!! (Preview) Yup, tis' true, have not been thrown out of the house or been taken to court for divorce, and thank GOD for AA. By the way, we discovered that #5 is the "Wood" Anniversary......?????? Bwahhhh-haaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Saturday 26th of September 2009 07:18:...	jonijoni1	8	877	Sep 27, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I'm tired (Preview) I got through work, did not drink, home now. I miss happy hour, coming to work on Friday hungover, all the 'fun' of drinking. No alcohol in the house, so I will hit 21 days tomorrow. I know the damage I did to my body and how alcohol ruins lives and kills, plus I'm a heavy smoker, but I have no social life anymo...	TysonMike	30	1199	Sep 27, 2009 by StPeteDean
	"Singleness of Purpose" (Preview) Would love some feedback on this one. Went to my HGroup last night, which is a BB study, and we read "The Family Afterward". Check out pg.133, where it talks about the fact that we are NOT doctors, should by all means take advantage of sound medical and mental health help if neccesary, etc. We...	jonijoni1	14	569	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Where I'm at (Preview) Many of you have seen me post in the past about my relationship issues with my wife. Briefly- During the last 12 mos my wife had an affair with a friend of mine and the husband of her friend. She said it was just an emotional affair, who knows, she's lied each time after being caught several times. I gave h...	Mike B.	5	590	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Hello Sober Peoples.. (Preview) hello..my name is Lori, and i'm an alcoholic..new to the board, and i like it..is a wonderful place..not new to sobriety..was sober for 18 months back in the mid 80's..i guess i don't just 'slip'..i fall down and go boom...but, by the grace of my higher power and some absolutely fabulous people...i'...	magicangelz	10	448	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Life (Preview) Hello everyone, I have not posted in a while but have been reading frequently and I guess just being silent and taking in all the great advice and also felling others pain. Tonight I am so agree with my boyfriend for coming home toasted ;yet again. It seems more frequent lately(not sure why) but I wil...	Sacrifice	4	448	Sep 26, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	Hey (Preview) So, I work in a pharmacy and yesterday a lady....probably in her 70's (not that that matters, but makes it even more ridiculous), came up to buy sudafed. It's a federal law that anyone buying it, must present a driver's license and sign paperwork. We also have to enter all of the information into the c...	cramcj01	8	444	Sep 26, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	AMENDS THAT WERE IGNORED (Preview) hi all... kinda being haunted by some financial amends that are bothering me right now (having pulled my credit report, HOPING that some of the little financial amends have been wiped out, but a lot have not yet). I am talking about old stuff like ambulance rides when I had no insurance, physician's se...	jonijoni1	9	963	Sep 26, 2009 by jonijoni1
	What are your favorite PERSONAL slogans? (Preview) I don't mean the official ones we all know from AA. I mean like: "Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror." "You can't control the wind but you can set your sails." "Its not denial. Im just very selective about the reality I accept." (by Calvin, of Calvin &...	smartkat	15	689	Sep 26, 2009 by Aquaman
	Someone is listening (Preview) Since finding this place some days ago, and arriving here so afraid, I am so much better. That is not to say that I don't have this feeling that five minutes from now I could fall down and get back up with a hangover, but I don't feel so much like I am in a deep black hole. Just knowing there is someone else lis...	Shadow Dancer	15	415	Sep 26, 2009 by Just Toni
	Just finished my first AA meeting tonight! (Preview) I just wanted to share how my first meeting went tonight. It was extremely uncomfortable at first because I saw no women, only men. But the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed around Me. Two more women joined the meeting and I felt better, but even so...toward the end, it didnt make a huge difference be...	soccermomusa34	8	1573	Sep 26, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Tipsy, I am going to haunt you to find your spirituality. (Preview) Hey Tipsy, don't run from the spiritual aspect of this program! Surrender to it! Look into my eyes Don't fight the program and you can find peace. Heres todays 24 hr a day. It was written for you. (and me) A.A. Thought for the Day Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of...	turninggrey	6	387	Sep 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	The Easy Way To Stop Drinking (Preview) This is a serious question so don't be mean In spite of the idiotic name I decided to take a serious look at this book since I had a great deal of success with The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. I'm only about a the 3rd of the way through it and, much like the stop smoking book, I find myself feeling very intrigued an...	Tipsy McStagger	13	487	Sep 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	Back safe and sound (Preview) Dear all, Back safe and sound from Normandy, took some unofficial podcasts with me which saved the day, had a great time, and will get to my home meeting tomorrow,	newcomer	4	356	Sep 24, 2009 by pinkchip
	Going to my first AA meeting Tonight... (Preview) I called for my first AA meeting. I had to call the main office here in my town. I asked if another woman would be assisting Me to the meeting and he seemed confused. He told Me I just show up at the meeting closest to my home. I told him thank you, but I let him know how I was under the impression someone would ca...	soccermomusa34	8	593	Sep 24, 2009 by pinkchip
	New to AA~~ (Preview) I just wanted to say hello to everyone here...this is brand new to Me and I am looking forward to learning new things and living Sober......	soccermomusa34	11	438	Sep 24, 2009 by pinkchip
	PMS (Preview) My girlfriend's PMS is driving me to drink. I'm not kidding around, it's that bad. For 25-26 days a month she's the most lovely, caring and kind person I've ever met. She's so nice she could make Mother Theresa look like a bitch...but all of a sudden she changes and becomes this irrational, argumentati...	Tipsy McStagger	26	905	Sep 24, 2009 by StPeteDean
	AAAAAAAAA aaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!! (Preview) That is all. Thanks for listening. -- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Monday 21st of September 2009 07:57:31 PM	FlyingSquirrel	7	560	Sep 24, 2009 by StPeteDean
	With sincere humility and gratitude to MIP (Preview) Oldtimer. Ya'll know better than to let the tag fool you though :)	pinkchip	10	495	Sep 23, 2009 by newcomer
	Question about Page size (Preview) As some know I am just a little computer challenged, but this page looks so different today, it stretches across the screen, and cannot see all of the Posts and where the Response list is at the same time, tried changing the zoom to smaller, that did not work, any advice on how to make the page appear like i...	Just Toni	3	340	Sep 22, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Hello (Preview) Hi, My name is Kelly and I am an alcoholic---still. Needed to reprove that to myself I guess and now it is time to tell all of you again.	kj	7	423	Sep 22, 2009 by Just Toni
	I am afraid (Preview) This morning I woke up at the home of a friend, my head pounding and feeling so dizzy. When he heard me rustling he yelled good morning from the other room. Later he told me how I threw a slice of watermelon off his balcony onto a parked car the night before. I didn't remember doing it. As I thought about th...	Shadow Dancer	31	1490	Sep 21, 2009 by Just Toni
	Coming back down to Earth (Preview) Hi there. Well, after four months of sobriety I started drinking again in moderation. I was very successful at that for a little while then guess I got too smug and went off the deep end Friday night. A good reminder to get back with the programme (literally), but man, I feel like a loser. And, a broken rec...	Ms London	6	447	Sep 21, 2009 by Just Toni
	Wow oh Wow!! (Preview) Aloha Family; I went to the morning "Attitude Adjustment" AA meeting this moring and was anxious to get there more than yesterday. It wasn't about me (boohoo) and I couldn't remember what was attracting me to the room so directly. Got there, (3 mins late), got my cuppa Joe and a couple coo...	Jerry F	4	412	Sep 21, 2009 by Jerry F
	Feeling stressed and apprehensive (Preview) Guys feeling stressed and apprehensive at the thought of my few days away. I will need your support. Had a blow up with my son this morning, have apologised, all ok, bloody clothes rail fell down and wrecked my clothes, really pissed off about that, but am laughing now at my over reaction on it. Feeling a...	newcomer	2	408	Sep 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I drink too much and I want to stop. (Preview) Its starting to cause problems and its just time to give it up and move on.	Port	10	492	Sep 20, 2009 by Thanks
	HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CRYSTAL!!!!!!! (Preview) Hope you have a wonderful, God Filled day. This is such a big one, the first. Many Hugs, Toni -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 11th of September 2009 02:14:51 PM	Just Toni	8	518	Sep 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
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