Alcoholics Anonymous

cramcj01 · cramcj01

There has always been a girl on this site that posts often, and her sobrity date was just after mine. She is also close to my age. For the life of me I cannot remember her online name. Where are you? Maybe I'm just crazy today. But I always enjoyed her posts. Where are you....who are you...??? LoL. ...

Jason J · Jason J

I have never had headaches, occasionaly in the morning during my years of daily drinking but they went away pretty easily (especially if I didn't have to work and could start drinking again). My wife and I got sober about the same time 18 months ago, neither of us had much in the way of physical DT's or pro...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

So sorry if I worried anyone!! Shame on me for leaving that desperately serious post, and then not coming back for a few days!!! All your replies were so wonderful, so caring, speaking the "Language Of The Heart". Friends, I am ok, still sober. It has just been a really rough few weeks. I am st...

Larry_H · Larry_H

If you stick around long enough you will see miracles every day. The first I see each morning when I shave. I used to hate the guy in the mirror. All that changed due to the 12 steps of AA. Today the guy in the mirror is a pretty good fellow and I enjoy seeing him. Next are the daily miracles at m...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I know this is not a relationship board, but I want you all to know that I have made a decision to myslef to get out of my current relationship. It is toxic for me. And though I try and say it does not threaten my sobriety, it does. Please wish me luck, he isn't the nicest man when he doesn't get his way : (

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi BB, Thought seriously about copying and pasting you entire Post, and just putting my name on it! I have an injury from an Auto Accident, many years ago, that slammed my 5th and 6th vertibre together, never to seperate again. I have over the years learned how to deal with it. Last week, I did some reall...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Bikerbill's post reminded me that I never fully explained my stumble in sobriety road...On Septmber 11th, 2009 which was coincidently the date of my last drink in 2008. I live in Indiana and my dad decided to plan a vacation to the Smokey Mountains. Boy was I excited. Growing up, we weren't able to...

Cd · Cd

Hi I'm new here. I've been lurking the boards for a while and thought now is as good a time as any to come on and see if there's anyone who's been in a similar boat, or knows someone who has. I pretty much need help. I'm currently coming out of a 4 day binge, haven't been drunk for 2 days but still feeling terrib...

bikerbill · bikerbill

.......but maybe a bit of self pity mixed with reflections on the past. I read the last 7 days of another member a few weeks ago which struck a chord and as I'm in the anniversary of my last week of drunk my actions are coming back into my mind. I couldn't really remember them at year one and two, but they seem...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I debated on posting this here, but then I thought that I have brought up this subject at various AA meetings. So I thought I'd give it a try. ******************************************* I learned with every 12 Step group that I've participated in that I am powerless... that I need to surrender all...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. . . . On awakening let us think about the twenty four hours ahead. . . . Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self pity, dishonest or self seeking motives. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 86I l...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

by: Richard Blackstone The paradigm of love, unity and oneness teaches us to neither judge nor condemn because there is no right or wrong. There only is what is. It is in our judgments that the concepts of right or wrong become so real to us. Now think of this. What if we viewed the people and events in our...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Today was the closest I've come to a relapse YET and I think it's because I started my amends not with something like like "Hi, sorry I sat on your sunglasses when we were drunk in the boat. Can I buy you a new pair?" but with apologizing to my ex-fiance for the last years of our relationship; lie...

soberjulie · soberjulie

Hi all. Im an alcoholic named Julie. Im on my way to a meeting, but I just registered and I wanted to say hello. Looking forwrd to meeting you all as we "trudge the road of happy destiny"

JacobDean · JacobDean

Hello, I am new to this message boards. But I am very glad I found it. And the reason for searching for it, was because tonight after my nightly AA meeting I had a little trouble at home. And that was when the struggles kicked in. And well, I cant go back to AA so I looked for this. And just what I was looking for...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

One guy had a chat with GOD. God : Hello. You called me. Me : Called you? No, who is this? God : This is God. I heard your prayers. So, I thought I would chat with you. Me : Sure, I pray. Just makes me feel good. Actually, I am busy now. In the midst of something you know. God : What are you busy with? Ants are busy, t...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I'm sure most of you remember my struggle with my on-again, off-again boyfriend. Well, not a lot has changed in that area. He still does not accept, nor does he try to understand an alcoholic. As I have said before, he thinks it is all about being head strong. I tried to help him understand in the begi...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Have not had one in a while, but I have a serious brain problem tonight, where the thought of hitting the streets keeps finding its way into my mind. Sponsor is not available tonight, but I told someone else in AA about the issue. I do not intend to do anything of the sort. I am leading tomorrow. I will have 2...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

Hi Friends ! What a gift I received today ! It was so lovely to see my son today. I was able to hold him, hug him and give him a kiss. It felt so good to have him in my arms. We talked and played in the park even though it was a chilly 7 deg. Celsius. We Canucks are a hardy lot, EH ? Parting with him did not bring sadn...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Although the fact that I posted my "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" thread both here and the Al-Anon board gives me a clue. Anyway, sorry about the hit & run, didn't mean to make anyone worry. Will be doing 5th step with sponsor this coming Tuesday, still sober. I'm worried about the coming...

newcomer · newcomer

Went to a good meeting today, really felt meaningful, got home to a letter which I need to deal with on monday but because of the meeting, feel I can cope and not have a washing machine head the entire weekend, I normally always get my post in the morning so its really great that I did not get this until this e...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Just wanted to say Hello to all members. I just registered and I am looking forward to sharing experience strength and hope and receiving the same. My home group is "The Eye Opener South" in East Aurora, NY we meet 7 days a week at 7 AM including all holidays. I sobered up in Honolulu, Hawaii...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi, My homegroup is in northeast Iowa (pop. 8000 with two Lutheran churches) and a member of our group brought up a concern to me, on the side. He's "out" gay and feels okay talking to me because while I'm straight, I'm not narrow. The issue he brought forth was about the strong Christian ove...

braggheim · braggheim

Hey all, I hope everyone is doing wonderfully today. I have also been posting on another AA related forum and have received some slighty confusing feedback. Some of the members of that group had hinted one has to evaluate wether he/she is truly an alcoholic or if he/she has a drinking problem. While a...

braggheim · braggheim

Hello, I am in my mid 20's and have decided i need to take a look at AA. This is my first post. I'm not really sure if I need to go to meetings or not yet and thought maybe the online atmosphere might be helpful. I have for almost 10 years been the "life of the party" among friends. While, I don't hav...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Got my purple chip today! Employer bought me a bouquet of three yellow roses; one for each month. Thanks, ya'll! Now I'm gonna take myself out to lunch. Rob

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi Brian, Just happened to read about your 6 months. Not an easy task, but you did it. That first year in my own experience is the most difficult, and getting to that half way point. Just felt so happy for you and wanted to say that. Congrats! Toni

bubblegum · bubblegum

ummm anyone welling to help me out here im new at this.......? -- Edited by bubblegum on Monday 5th of October 2009 10:14:44 PM

Just Toni · Just Toni

Good Morning Angela, Just saw where you wrote that you did not know if it was worthy of mentioning - just getting over 90 days. Angela, we have written to each other, and just watching you grow the way you have in these 90+ days, getting a great Sponsor, getting to all the Meetings, and doing so much work,...

Avril G · Avril G

Alcohol is a product of amazing versatility.It will remove stains from designer clothes, and will also remove the clothes from your back.If by chance it is used in sufficient quantities, alcohol will remove furniture from the home, rugs from the floor, food from the table, lining from the stomac...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Mark, I trust you're safe & well in the sanctuary of your Steps & Fellowship. We love you so dearly. Thankyou for joining this wonderful kinship in sobriety I love so dear also. You've made A.A. your own & I love how you work your program. You're hardly even half way through & look at You...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . and Fear says, You dare not look! TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 How often I avoided a task in my drinking days, just because it appeared so large! Is it any wonder even if I have been sober for some time, that I will act that same way when faced with what appears to be a monumental job, such...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is a spiritual axiom that every time we are disturbed, no matter what the cause, there is something wrong with us. 12 & 12, p. 90 I never truly understood the Tenth Steps spiritual axiom until I had the following experience. I was sitting in my bedroom, reading into the wee hours, when suddenly...

Avril G · Avril G

Hello guys and gals, I hope I am OK to post this intro here, I looked for an intro topic, but couldn't see one, so here goes. I am Avril, from Barnsley South Yorkshire, Homegroup Barnsley Romero Centre Thursday lunchtime, which is a Living Sober meeting which attracts clients from the local detox unit...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I usually attend only one 12-step meeting a week because of the drive to and from the town that its held in. They have a variety of meetings throughout the week, but they all start at 8 PM and by the time it's over and you have your chit-chat afterwards and you drive home and relax. It's getting pretty late....

Reffner · Reffner

I need to share. I need some strength from my fellow A.A.'s. The last 2 days have been sheer and utter hell for me. Very bad fights with the wife, and a short fuse lately has me flying off the handle at my entire family for very petty things. Self has gotten in the way, I seem to be giving it up to my HP only t...

SteveP · SteveP

Hi, I'm Steve and I'm an alcoholic. Hey all, sorry haven't been here in while. What a great board. Could use some advice from you guys about how to deal with my alcoholic selfishness. To cut a long story short, I'm originally from Canada and have lived the last 17 years in England. I came over with my girlf...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Good Morning to all my dear friends here, First have to say, No, I am not going on a trip, just have seen so much of the ups and downs of the first months in Recovery, with our wonderful new people here, and wanted to share what my first year felt like, remember is SO very well, it was a roller coaster, and the...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

What do you think my stalwart Sobervibers? Sharp is a day centre rehab program based on introducing recoverees to the 12steps, groupwork & counselling during a 12week process where they can learn Steps 1-3. It is then expected for them to move into the supportive fellowship of whichever prog...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

How does one go about changing sponsors? I suppose technically I don't have a sponsor at the moment because I've been drinking and not working the program. But, I want to stop drinking and that means getting sponsorship again. My "old" sponsor and I have a lot of history (4-5 relapses) and h...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So today I got a chance to talk with my sponsor about "Bit off wayyyyy more than I could chew" and he started laughing hysterically. ?? He said "What step are we on?" "Ummm 8 & 9." "No, ya big dummy - step 8. Period. Don't jump the gun until I tell you to. Did you...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

OK, so after asking my son twice if he wants to come for a visit and he being 10 yrs old and not sure what to say to his mother, I take a different route. This is our first visit in 10 months. People at work are killing themselves laughing because they see her bitterness everyday in the community. They see her...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Dear MIP.. Happy April Fools.. It's my 18mth mark & I'm going to celebrate by giving out alot of shit really. I need to get all the crap that I've been living with in my head outa here so that I can find some way to move on.. United, in fellowship (not alone) & entirely capable of making it 1Day@aTi...

bikerbill · bikerbill

For the first time in many a year I've spent the day reading a book. Yesterday I went across teh road to the church bazaar and bought a total of 8 books for £4 and a coupple of beddingplants. This morning I sat down with Clarrisa Dickson-Wright's autobiog, Spiling the Beans. Clarrisa was one half of the Tw...

newcomer · newcomer

Guys, feeling very irritable this evening, am containing same and listening to podcasts at the moment, can't wait to get to a meeting tomorrow morning, have a work situation to face tomorrow but have been honest in same so there is no fear attached to it, its just saddening me. am also tired so am off to b...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Just got the documents for the holiday cottage in the Scottish Highlands. I misread the location when I booked it, though it clearly says Tomintoul it also said Glenlivet. Yep, it's in Glenlivet and the travel directions are turn right at the cemetary, go through the DISTILLERY and turn left after 10...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Well I took a stroll in downtown Buffalo today. I was again struck by the number of folks who appeared to be in need of our prayers on the street. As I walked, I wondered why my life was so much different than theirs. As I took a moment of quiet thanks to my HP for showing me a way out, I realized I am thankfu...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

You can assign tags to your posts if you wish for ease of reference. I tagged Crystal's for fun to see if the search tab would then bring it up (pardon the pun) if I keyed it in but that didn't seem to happen so not sure about that but you can certainly use the tag device to add extra info. Please do not abuse thi...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I never quit drinking? What if I never bother to really try doing the steps or go to meetings with any sort of consistency? Is my "desire to stop drinking" really enough for membership if I don't put any effort into actually doing anything about it? This is a serious question. What if I just li...

bikerbill · bikerbill

So I've been living in this beautiful rented house for nearly a year, but it has it's drawbacks, like the village is too big (nearly a hundred houses), there's a pub next door but one so it gets noisy at night, my immediate neighbour can be a test of patience and tolerance (and his kids!), I don't have any o...

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	I'm confused...... (Preview) There has always been a girl on this site that posts often, and her sobrity date was just after mine. She is also close to my age. For the life of me I cannot remember her online name. Where are you? Maybe I'm just crazy today. But I always enjoyed her posts. Where are you....who are you...??? LoL. ...	cramcj01	7	499	Oct 16, 2009 by cramcj01
	Headaches (Preview) I have never had headaches, occasionaly in the morning during my years of daily drinking but they went away pretty easily (especially if I didn't have to work and could start drinking again). My wife and I got sober about the same time 18 months ago, neither of us had much in the way of physical DT's or pro...	Jason J	6	496	Oct 16, 2009 by Jerry F
	I'm still here........................... (Preview) So sorry if I worried anyone!! Shame on me for leaving that desperately serious post, and then not coming back for a few days!!! All your replies were so wonderful, so caring, speaking the "Language Of The Heart". Friends, I am ok, still sober. It has just been a really rough few weeks. I am st...	jonijoni1	10	637	Oct 16, 2009 by SteveP
	Daily Miracles (Preview) If you stick around long enough you will see miracles every day. The first I see each morning when I shave. I used to hate the guy in the mirror. All that changed due to the 12 steps of AA. Today the guy in the mirror is a pretty good fellow and I enjoy seeing him. Next are the daily miracles at m...	Larry_H	8	508	Oct 16, 2009 by SteveP
	Not a relationship board...... (Preview) I know this is not a relationship board, but I want you all to know that I have made a decision to myslef to get out of my current relationship. It is toxic for me. And though I try and say it does not threaten my sobriety, it does. Please wish me luck, he isn't the nicest man when he doesn't get his way : (	cramcj01	11	680	Oct 16, 2009 by SteveP
	Me Too Bill...You're Not Alone (Preview) Hi BB, Thought seriously about copying and pasting you entire Post, and just putting my name on it! I have an injury from an Auto Accident, many years ago, that slammed my 5th and 6th vertibre together, never to seperate again. I have over the years learned how to deal with it. Last week, I did some reall...	Just Toni	1	383	Oct 16, 2009 by bikerbill
	My slip up..... (Preview) Bikerbill's post reminded me that I never fully explained my stumble in sobriety road...On Septmber 11th, 2009 which was coincidently the date of my last drink in 2008. I live in Indiana and my dad decided to plan a vacation to the Smokey Mountains. Boy was I excited. Growing up, we weren't able to...	cramcj01	12	1654	Oct 16, 2009 by Avril G
	New here.... (Preview) Hi I'm new here. I've been lurking the boards for a while and thought now is as good a time as any to come on and see if there's anyone who's been in a similar boat, or knows someone who has. I pretty much need help. I'm currently coming out of a 4 day binge, haven't been drunk for 2 days but still feeling terrib...	Cd	30	1023	Oct 15, 2009 by Cd
	Not so much pre anniversary jitters............ (Preview) .......but maybe a bit of self pity mixed with reflections on the past. I read the last 7 days of another member a few weeks ago which struck a chord and as I'm in the anniversary of my last week of drunk my actions are coming back into my mind. I couldn't really remember them at year one and two, but they seem...	bikerbill	11	616	Oct 15, 2009 by pinkchip
	I do have some (a little) control (Preview) I debated on posting this here, but then I thought that I have brought up this subject at various AA meetings. So I thought I'd give it a try. ******************************************* I learned with every 12 Step group that I've participated in that I am powerless... that I need to surrender all...	Dave Harm	5	583	Oct 14, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ A Program For Living (Preview) When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. . . . On awakening let us think about the twenty four hours ahead. . . . Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self pity, dishonest or self seeking motives. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 86I l...	Sobrietyspell	0	418	Oct 14, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Acceptance is the Spiritual Key to Non-Judgment (Preview) by: Richard Blackstone The paradigm of love, unity and oneness teaches us to neither judge nor condemn because there is no right or wrong. There only is what is. It is in our judgments that the concepts of right or wrong become so real to us. Now think of this. What if we viewed the people and events in our...	Sobrietyspell	2	540	Oct 13, 2009 by Rob84
	Bit Off waayyyy more than I can chew... (Preview) Today was the closest I've come to a relapse YET and I think it's because I started my amends not with something like like "Hi, sorry I sat on your sunglasses when we were drunk in the boat. Can I buy you a new pair?" but with apologizing to my ex-fiance for the last years of our relationship; lie...	Aquaman	12	598	Oct 13, 2009 by ljc
	Just a quick hello (Preview) Hi all. Im an alcoholic named Julie. Im on my way to a meeting, but I just registered and I wanted to say hello. Looking forwrd to meeting you all as we "trudge the road of happy destiny"	soberjulie	10	527	Oct 13, 2009 by Larry_H
	very new' to a lot of 'new things. (Preview) Hello, I am new to this message boards. But I am very glad I found it. And the reason for searching for it, was because tonight after my nightly AA meeting I had a little trouble at home. And that was when the struggles kicked in. And well, I cant go back to AA so I looked for this. And just what I was looking for...	JacobDean	10	577	Oct 13, 2009 by ljc
	A Chat with God (I understand) (Preview) One guy had a chat with GOD. God : Hello. You called me. Me : Called you? No, who is this? God : This is God. I heard your prayers. So, I thought I would chat with you. Me : Sure, I pray. Just makes me feel good. Actually, I am busy now. In the midst of something you know. God : What are you busy with? Ants are busy, t...	Sobrietyspell	1	385	Oct 13, 2009 by Avril G
	Feels impossible...... (Preview) I'm sure most of you remember my struggle with my on-again, off-again boyfriend. Well, not a lot has changed in that area. He still does not accept, nor does he try to understand an alcoholic. As I have said before, he thinks it is all about being head strong. I tried to help him understand in the begi...	cramcj01	15	603	Oct 13, 2009 by Jerry F
	Temptation Tonight baffling (Preview) Have not had one in a while, but I have a serious brain problem tonight, where the thought of hitting the streets keeps finding its way into my mind. Sponsor is not available tonight, but I told someone else in AA about the issue. I do not intend to do anything of the sort. I am leading tomorrow. I will have 2...	jonijoni1	18	841	Oct 13, 2009 by bikerbill
	Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada, and also my first visit with my son in 10 months. (Preview) Hi Friends ! What a gift I received today ! It was so lovely to see my son today. I was able to hold him, hug him and give him a kiss. It felt so good to have him in my arms. We talked and played in the park even though it was a chilly 7 deg. Celsius. We Canucks are a hardy lot, EH ? Parting with him did not bring sadn...	mstrmsn66	9	590	Oct 13, 2009 by mstrmsn66
	I don't even remember what I was screaming about. (Preview) Although the fact that I posted my "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" thread both here and the Al-Anon board gives me a clue. Anyway, sorry about the hit & run, didn't mean to make anyone worry. Will be doing 5th step with sponsor this coming Tuesday, still sober. I'm worried about the coming...	FlyingSquirrel	7	672	Oct 13, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Turning it over (Preview) Went to a good meeting today, really felt meaningful, got home to a letter which I need to deal with on monday but because of the meeting, feel I can cope and not have a washing machine head the entire weekend, I normally always get my post in the morning so its really great that I did not get this until this e...	newcomer	5	1466	Oct 13, 2009 by pinkchip
	Oldtimer New to MIP (Preview) Just wanted to say Hello to all members. I just registered and I am looking forward to sharing experience strength and hope and receiving the same. My home group is "The Eye Opener South" in East Aurora, NY we meet 7 days a week at 7 AM including all holidays. I sobered up in Honolulu, Hawaii...	Larry_H	12	1706	Oct 13, 2009 by angelov8
	Question RE: Christian Overtones (Preview) Hi, My homegroup is in northeast Iowa (pop. 8000 with two Lutheran churches) and a member of our group brought up a concern to me, on the side. He's "out" gay and feels okay talking to me because while I'm straight, I'm not narrow. The issue he brought forth was about the strong Christian ove...	Aquaman	14	831	Oct 12, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Drinking problem vs. Alcoholism (Preview) Hey all, I hope everyone is doing wonderfully today. I have also been posting on another AA related forum and have received some slighty confusing feedback. Some of the members of that group had hinted one has to evaluate wether he/she is truly an alcoholic or if he/she has a drinking problem. While a...	braggheim	14	1200	Oct 11, 2009 by Dodsworth
	hello to everyone...New and looking for guidance (Preview) Hello, I am in my mid 20's and have decided i need to take a look at AA. This is my first post. I'm not really sure if I need to go to meetings or not yet and thought maybe the online atmosphere might be helpful. I have for almost 10 years been the "life of the party" among friends. While, I don't hav...	braggheim	10	595	Oct 11, 2009 by Bob K
	90 Day Chip!! (Preview) Got my purple chip today! Employer bought me a bouquet of three yellow roses; one for each month. Thanks, ya'll! Now I'm gonna take myself out to lunch. Rob	Aquaman	11	2101	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	Great Job Reffner on 6 months!!!! (Preview) Hi Brian, Just happened to read about your 6 months. Not an easy task, but you did it. That first year in my own experience is the most difficult, and getting to that half way point. Just felt so happy for you and wanted to say that. Congrats! Toni	Just Toni	9	474	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	My very first meeting (Preview) ummm anyone welling to help me out here im new at this.......? -- Edited by bubblegum on Monday 5th of October 2009 10:14:44 PM	bubblegum	14	654	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	Congratulations of getting over the 90 Day Mark Angela!!! (Preview) Good Morning Angela, Just saw where you wrote that you did not know if it was worthy of mentioning - just getting over 90 days. Angela, we have written to each other, and just watching you grow the way you have in these 90+ days, getting a great Sponsor, getting to all the Meetings, and doing so much work,...	Just Toni	9	1493	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	Alcohol - The Great Remover (Preview) Alcohol is a product of amazing versatility.It will remove stains from designer clothes, and will also remove the clothes from your back.If by chance it is used in sufficient quantities, alcohol will remove furniture from the home, rugs from the floor, food from the table, lining from the stomac...	Avril G	12	6162	Oct 10, 2009 by Just Toni
	Happy One Year On, Pinkchip!!!!! (Preview) Mark, I trust you're safe & well in the sanctuary of your Steps & Fellowship. We love you so dearly. Thankyou for joining this wonderful kinship in sobriety I love so dear also. You've made A.A. your own & I love how you work your program. You're hardly even half way through & look at You...	Sobrietyspell	11	698	Oct 10, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Daily Reflections ~ Facing Ourselves (Preview) . . . . and Fear says, You dare not look! TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 How often I avoided a task in my drinking days, just because it appeared so large! Is it any wonder even if I have been sober for some time, that I will act that same way when faced with what appears to be a monumental job, such...	Sobrietyspell	1	801	Oct 9, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Daily Reflections - A Spiritual Axiom & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is a spiritual axiom that every time we are disturbed, no matter what the cause, there is something wrong with us. 12 & 12, p. 90 I never truly understood the Tenth Steps spiritual axiom until I had the following experience. I was sitting in my bedroom, reading into the wee hours, when suddenly...	Sobrietyspell	0	5796	Oct 9, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Allow me to introduce myself (Preview) Hello guys and gals, I hope I am OK to post this intro here, I looked for an intro topic, but couldn't see one, so here goes. I am Avril, from Barnsley South Yorkshire, Homegroup Barnsley Romero Centre Thursday lunchtime, which is a Living Sober meeting which attracts clients from the local detox unit...	Avril G	18	721	Oct 9, 2009 by kkotz401
	Pretty Cool (Preview) I usually attend only one 12-step meeting a week because of the drive to and from the town that its held in. They have a variety of meetings throughout the week, but they all start at 8 PM and by the time it's over and you have your chit-chat afterwards and you drive home and relax. It's getting pretty late....	Dave Harm	4	484	Oct 9, 2009 by pinkchip
	Scared and angry (Preview) I need to share. I need some strength from my fellow A.A.'s. The last 2 days have been sheer and utter hell for me. Very bad fights with the wife, and a short fuse lately has me flying off the handle at my entire family for very petty things. Self has gotten in the way, I seem to be giving it up to my HP only t...	Reffner	9	601	Oct 9, 2009 by SteveP
	Alkie selfishness (Preview) Hi, I'm Steve and I'm an alcoholic. Hey all, sorry haven't been here in while. What a great board. Could use some advice from you guys about how to deal with my alcoholic selfishness. To cut a long story short, I'm originally from Canada and have lived the last 17 years in England. I came over with my girlf...	SteveP	9	753	Oct 9, 2009 by SteveP
	White Water River Rafting..... (Preview) Good Morning to all my dear friends here, First have to say, No, I am not going on a trip, just have seen so much of the ups and downs of the first months in Recovery, with our wonderful new people here, and wanted to share what my first year felt like, remember is SO very well, it was a roller coaster, and the...	Just Toni	4	569	Oct 8, 2009 by Rob84
	Recovery March in Liverpool Sept 09 (Preview) What do you think my stalwart Sobervibers? Sharp is a day centre rehab program based on introducing recoverees to the 12steps, groupwork & counselling during a 12week process where they can learn Steps 1-3. It is then expected for them to move into the supportive fellowship of whichever prog...	Sobrietyspell	3	498	Oct 8, 2009 by Avril G
	Changing sponsors (Preview) How does one go about changing sponsors? I suppose technically I don't have a sponsor at the moment because I've been drinking and not working the program. But, I want to stop drinking and that means getting sponsorship again. My "old" sponsor and I have a lot of history (4-5 relapses) and h...	Dodsworth	9	1806	Oct 8, 2009 by Avril G
	Two Ears, One Mouth (Preview) So today I got a chance to talk with my sponsor about "Bit off wayyyyy more than I could chew" and he started laughing hysterically. ?? He said "What step are we on?" "Ummm 8 & 9." "No, ya big dummy - step 8. Period. Don't jump the gun until I tell you to. Did you...	Aquaman	7	495	Oct 8, 2009 by pinkchip
	A little advice on the crazy ex.... (Preview) OK, so after asking my son twice if he wants to come for a visit and he being 10 yrs old and not sure what to say to his mother, I take a different route. This is our first visit in 10 months. People at work are killing themselves laughing because they see her bitterness everyday in the community. They see her...	mstrmsn66	9	591	Oct 8, 2009 by Avril G
	18months Today ~ Thanks to AA :) (Preview) Dear MIP.. Happy April Fools.. It's my 18mth mark & I'm going to celebrate by giving out alot of shit really. I need to get all the crap that I've been living with in my head outa here so that I can find some way to move on.. United, in fellowship (not alone) & entirely capable of making it 1Day@aTi...	Sobrietyspell	16	1130	Oct 7, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	an autobiography worth reading (Preview) For the first time in many a year I've spent the day reading a book. Yesterday I went across teh road to the church bazaar and bought a total of 8 books for £4 and a coupple of beddingplants. This morning I sat down with Clarrisa Dickson-Wright's autobiog, Spiling the Beans. Clarrisa was one half of the Tw...	bikerbill	2	1031	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Feeling irritable (Preview) Guys, feeling very irritable this evening, am containing same and listening to podcasts at the moment, can't wait to get to a meeting tomorrow morning, have a work situation to face tomorrow but have been honest in same so there is no fear attached to it, its just saddening me. am also tired so am off to b...	newcomer	3	425	Oct 7, 2009 by kj
	Has my Higher power got a sense of humour or is he setting up another pressure test! (Preview) Just got the documents for the holiday cottage in the Scottish Highlands. I misread the location when I booked it, though it clearly says Tomintoul it also said Glenlivet. Yep, it's in Glenlivet and the travel directions are turn right at the cemetary, go through the DISTILLERY and turn left after 10...	bikerbill	7	451	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Glad to be an alcoholic? (Preview) Well I took a stroll in downtown Buffalo today. I was again struck by the number of folks who appeared to be in need of our prayers on the street. As I walked, I wondered why my life was so much different than theirs. As I took a moment of quiet thanks to my HP for showing me a way out, I realized I am thankfu...	turninggrey	11	599	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Tags (Preview) You can assign tags to your posts if you wish for ease of reference. I tagged Crystal's for fun to see if the search tab would then bring it up (pardon the pun) if I keyed it in but that didn't seem to happen so not sure about that but you can certainly use the tag device to add extra info. Please do not abuse thi...	Sobrietyspell	3	313	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Would I still be welcome here if... (Preview) I never quit drinking? What if I never bother to really try doing the steps or go to meetings with any sort of consistency? Is my "desire to stop drinking" really enough for membership if I don't put any effort into actually doing anything about it? This is a serious question. What if I just li...	Tipsy McStagger	23	585	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Oh I feel like I'm putting myself under pressure again (Preview) So I've been living in this beautiful rented house for nearly a year, but it has it's drawbacks, like the village is too big (nearly a hundred houses), there's a pub next door but one so it gets noisy at night, my immediate neighbour can be a test of patience and tolerance (and his kids!), I don't have any o...	bikerbill	13	596	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
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