Alcoholics Anonymous

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I always have loved watching the gifts of sobriety come alive when the fog lifts. For me, it was writing and poetry. Others will find their own gifts along the way. I recently met a lady in recovery (over seven years) and we had a converstaion once about being taken for granted. To me the worst thing one...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world -- a society which said it wished to publicize its principles and its work, but not its in...

Just Toni · Just Toni

On This day, to the young people serving and protecting our Country, sending out tons of Prayers that they may have some good food today, and just feel save and Loved my our Higher Power, that I Pray will lighten their Hearts. I will be going to a Thankgiving family dinner, but my heart will be over ther...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Hope this note finds you reasonably well. Keyword reasonably. It still baffels me that when it came to my drinking "reasonably " was no where to be found. As painful as it is " I was strangely Insane ". Good thing Bill W. explained the "strangeness" in the...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 As a recovered alcoholic I must make an effort to put into practice...

Just Toni · Just Toni

So many of us will be travelling in the next few days, so before you go, just wanted to wish all a Blessed and Sober Happy Thankgiving. Toni

newcomer · newcomer

Hi All, Have had a rough evening, settling down to write my chapter, and guess what managed to spill tea on my lap top, instead of leaving it alone, I turned it off and now its screwed, its not turning on. My first instinct was to drink, my next was to check what back ups I have and make the best of it, trusting...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

In the years before the publication of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we had no name. . .by a narrow majority the verdict was for naming our book "The Way Out." . . .One of our early lone members. . . found exactly twelve books already titled "The Way Out.". . . So &quo...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Today is a really beautiful day. Warm Sunshine. I do not want to waste it . Wishing reasonable happiness, Toad

MDC · MDC

I got a message from cramcj01. Her internet is down, she wanted me to let everyone know that she is "alive and strong." I know she hasn't been here in a while, but that's the message I got! Please keep her in your prayers. Mark

Just Toni · Just Toni

Fo some reason this notion keeps cropping up in my thinking, we are so very Blessed, indeed, with one day at a time, to not have to pick up a drink. And the viligalence that is required, that has also been on my mind. Perhaps it is life itself that is also a very fragile thing as well. But by the Grace of God we...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Never did I like needy people. So how strangely wonderful is it that I turned out to be one myself. Being something I did't like. I need you. Ineed God . I need A.A. I need food. I need sex.( Oh No Not That !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) I need meetings. Seems like I am the most needy person I ever met. The list...

jasperkent · jasperkent

FIRST A MAN TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES THE MAN. --Lao Tze (?)

jasperkent · jasperkent

There's always some folks who want to use a pill or a book or a way of thought other than AA to stop or cut down on their drinking. If it works for them, fine. AA has no opinion on outside issues. But I know I need AA and I'm grateful for it. I had a bizarre dream last night. For unknown crimes, I had been court-o...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they offer. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87 I do not claim to have all the answers in spiritual matters, any more than I claim to have all the answers about alcoholism. There are others who are also engaged in a spiritual search. If I keep an op...

leeu · leeu

Today I am reminded of how I came, came to, and came to believe. It was a time when I was drowning in despair, rage, sorrow, hate, terror...you know, just couldn't quite make it to my "happy place". Then someone in the fellowship told me I hadn't a clue about the second step, because in my alm...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Have any of you ever had the experience in a meeting where you felt an instant dislike for a person and then it was that person that later became one of your best friends? Odd how AA works like that. Also seems that at least a few times, the person I feel annoyed by somehow winds up coming up with the best...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ." . . . if it be Thy will." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 102-03 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I can have for that day, and tha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 Happiness is such an elusive state. How often do my "prayers" for others involve "hidden" prayers f...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Man am I grateful that I don't puke anymore. Hated how it got up in my nose and burned like fire. Could smell it forever. Then that crapping and puking at the same time (With my damn pants still On) Oh and I don't want to forget the Green Heaves part of it. Yep !!! Sobriety is Real Fine Grateful for...

learning · learning

Hi everyone! Briefly borrowing my daughter's laptop to stop in an let my old friends know I haven't 'kicked the bucket'. PC problems of which there has been little time or money to fix. Too busy with other things currently to have it even looked at. My oldest who was holding on to his b...

Toad · Toad

Hi, My name is Wayne T. and I am an alcoholic. I am here today beacuse I found out this is a "we" recovery program. Thanks for letting me share. I could not do this alone. Toad

Aquaman · Aquaman

Man, The Program is a re-birthing that brings me to experiences I would never have had. Closures that I would never have had. The freedom to love and be loved like the kid I was before my childhood turned to a big ugly sh*tstorm. Okay, it's the ex-fience again. The one from "Bit off wayyyy more than...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Going to take it easy today, Peaceful day, Toad

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

maybe im missing something in all this (likely). AA isnt supposed to have opinions about anything other than alcohol. People that come to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) for addiction purposes other than alcohol are barking up the wrong tree. Not that AA is a cold shoulder situation, but like skg said- if...

Avril G · Avril G

This evening I went into town (Barnsley) for the Christmas lights switch on to see Stavros Flatley, Lucie Jones and Miss Frank, and had a great time, but I was amazed that I was recognised by a group of school kids whose school I go to regularly to do AA talks!!! This girl turned round and tapped me on the s...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hemingway said "any story can be told in six words." There are a host of websites out there for blogging just that, but this one is for us recovery folks who sometimes know each other better than we know ourselves. So.... Here's the deal...post in EXACTLY six words, whatever recovery-rela...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, I was three years clean and sober . We gave out medallions the last Sunday of the month. Were asked to share from the podium. My Turn came up. As I was getting a good roll going on my version of recovery an Old Timer stood up (and bless her heart) says very loudly "My dog is sober too". My l...

Carlotta · Carlotta

Hi There You Faithful Few: Been going to two meetings a week since Oct 15th and always grateful and leave feeling more assured I am doing the right thing. But I still can't get comfortable, feel shy, nervous to share. I have confessed to only one other person about (re-) joining AA, I don't know.... som...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

...... was spent in a lot of reflection today.... and it was very warm and sunny... got to take my girl-dog Scouty to her favorite park in a t-shirt and sweatpants (me, not the dog), that was great. My sponsor brought me a gold 2 year coin, and 2 yellow carnations. We are going to have dinner together tomo...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, What an amazing journey this recovery business is. Toad

jj · jj

This site has helped my sobriety and i would like to share something new in my life. without realizing it i have been 'twelve stepping' my best friend and former drinking partner. She asks me how i am doing being sober and i tell her... LOL, as simple as that.... the thing that i have noticed in me is, m...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Okay - I've noticed that a large percentage of people in recovery have an above-average involvement with their pets. Why? I don't know. I'd like to hear about other alkie's pets & their situations; past or present. Mw? First off, I'm kind of a dichotamy when it comes to critters. I respect animals...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Kind of chilly in the shack this morning. I like to start the day with a glass of water so I get the morning drink, and go to build a fire. Paper, cow pea hulls, small twigs, getting the tee pee effect right, then the ONE match. If I took my time and gave this careful consideration one match will...

Toad · Toad

Greetings, Normal ------------ Saw that on my clothes dryer selection control. Toad

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...

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	A Super High (Preview) I always have loved watching the gifts of sobriety come alive when the fog lifts. For me, it was writing and poetry. Others will find their own gifts along the way. I recently met a lady in recovery (over seven years) and we had a converstaion once about being taken for granted. To me the worst thing one...	Dave Harm	3	519	Nov 28, 2009 by jasperkent
	Daily Reflections - The Perils of the Limelight & 24hrs a Day (Preview) In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world -- a society which said it wished to publicize its principles and its work, but not its in...	Sobrietyspell	1	722	Nov 28, 2009 by jasperkent
	On This Thanksgiving..... johnphillips put a follow up in this Post so hope you will read it again (Preview) On This day, to the young people serving and protecting our Country, sending out tons of Prayers that they may have some good food today, and just feel save and Loved my our Higher Power, that I Pray will lighten their Hearts. I will be going to a Thankgiving family dinner, but my heart will be over ther...	Just Toni	5	1667	Nov 27, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Strangely Insane ?????? (Preview) Howdy, Hope this note finds you reasonably well. Keyword reasonably. It still baffels me that when it came to my drinking "reasonably " was no where to be found. As painful as it is " I was strangely Insane ". Good thing Bill W. explained the "strangeness" in the...	Toad	6	2355	Nov 27, 2009 by Toad
	Daily Reflections ~ The Hazards of Publicity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 As a recovered alcoholic I must make an effort to put into practice...	Sobrietyspell	1	722	Nov 27, 2009 by ljc
	Wish everyone a Happy Happy Sober Thanksgiving! (Preview) So many of us will be travelling in the next few days, so before you go, just wanted to wish all a Blessed and Sober Happy Thankgiving. Toni	Just Toni	10	1028	Nov 27, 2009 by johnphilip19
	Need to make a gratitude list (Preview) Hi All, Have had a rough evening, settling down to write my chapter, and guess what managed to spill tea on my lap top, instead of leaving it alone, I turned it off and now its screwed, its not turning on. My first instinct was to drink, my next was to check what back ups I have and make the best of it, trusting...	newcomer	3	782	Nov 26, 2009 by jasperkent
	Daily Reflections ~ A Powerful Tradition & 24hrs a Day (Preview) In the years before the publication of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we had no name. . .by a narrow majority the verdict was for naming our book "The Way Out." . . .One of our early lone members. . . found exactly twelve books already titled "The Way Out.". . . So &quo...	Sobrietyspell	1	1140	Nov 26, 2009 by jasperkent
	Sunny Day, (Preview) Howdy, Today is a really beautiful day. Warm Sunshine. I do not want to waste it . Wishing reasonable happiness, Toad	Toad	3	664	Nov 25, 2009 by jj
	RE: cramcj01 (Preview) I got a message from cramcj01. Her internet is down, she wanted me to let everyone know that she is "alive and strong." I know she hasn't been here in a while, but that's the message I got! Please keep her in your prayers. Mark	MDC	2	780	Nov 25, 2009 by turninggrey
	How very fragile we all are..... (Preview) Fo some reason this notion keeps cropping up in my thinking, we are so very Blessed, indeed, with one day at a time, to not have to pick up a drink. And the viligalence that is required, that has also been on my mind. Perhaps it is life itself that is also a very fragile thing as well. But by the Grace of God we...	Just Toni	6	708	Nov 24, 2009 by leeu
	Needy (Preview) Howdy, Never did I like needy people. So how strangely wonderful is it that I turned out to be one myself. Being something I did't like. I need you. Ineed God . I need A.A. I need food. I need sex.( Oh No Not That !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) I need meetings. Seems like I am the most needy person I ever met. The list...	Toad	6	786	Nov 24, 2009 by jasperkent
	quotes (Preview) FIRST A MAN TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES THE MAN. --Lao Tze (?)	jasperkent	14	499	Nov 24, 2009 by jasperkent
	DREAMS/AA alternatives? (Preview) There's always some folks who want to use a pill or a book or a way of thought other than AA to stop or cut down on their drinking. If it works for them, fine. AA has no opinion on outside issues. But I know I need AA and I'm grateful for it. I had a bizarre dream last night. For unknown crimes, I had been court-o...	jasperkent	7	1040	Nov 24, 2009 by Wren
	Daily Reflections ~ A Universal Search & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they offer. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87 I do not claim to have all the answers in spiritual matters, any more than I claim to have all the answers about alcoholism. There are others who are also engaged in a spiritual search. If I keep an op...	Sobrietyspell	1	1084	Nov 23, 2009 by jasperkent
	The Arrogance of Self Pity, Anger, and Fear (Preview) Today I am reminded of how I came, came to, and came to believe. It was a time when I was drowning in despair, rage, sorrow, hate, terror...you know, just couldn't quite make it to my "happy place". Then someone in the fellowship told me I hadn't a clue about the second step, because in my alm...	leeu	9	1804	Nov 23, 2009 by CAM
	The person you instantly disliked.... (Preview) Have any of you ever had the experience in a meeting where you felt an instant dislike for a person and then it was that person that later became one of your best friends? Odd how AA works like that. Also seems that at least a few times, the person I feel annoyed by somehow winds up coming up with the best...	pinkchip	8	840	Nov 22, 2009 by soberjulie
	Daily Reflections - "THY WILL NOT MINE" + 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ." . . . if it be Thy will." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 102-03 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I can have for that day, and tha...	Sobrietyspell	3	392	Nov 22, 2009 by SteveP
	Daily Reflections - Only Two Sins + 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 Happiness is such an elusive state. How often do my "prayers" for others involve "hidden" prayers f...	Sobrietyspell	2	3610	Nov 22, 2009 by jasperkent
	Puke (Preview) Howdy, Man am I grateful that I don't puke anymore. Hated how it got up in my nose and burned like fire. Could smell it forever. Then that crapping and puking at the same time (With my damn pants still On) Oh and I don't want to forget the Green Heaves part of it. Yep !!! Sobriety is Real Fine Grateful for...	Toad	8	1896	Nov 22, 2009 by SteveP
	Still Kickin' (Preview) Hi everyone! Briefly borrowing my daughter's laptop to stop in an let my old friends know I haven't 'kicked the bucket'. PC problems of which there has been little time or money to fix. Too busy with other things currently to have it even looked at. My oldest who was holding on to his b...	learning	0	289	Nov 22, 2009 by learning
	WE (Preview) Hi, My name is Wayne T. and I am an alcoholic. I am here today beacuse I found out this is a "we" recovery program. Thanks for letting me share. I could not do this alone. Toad	Toad	17	793	Nov 22, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Giddy - like a kid (Preview) Man, The Program is a re-birthing that brings me to experiences I would never have had. Closures that I would never have had. The freedom to love and be loved like the kid I was before my childhood turned to a big ugly sh*tstorm. Okay, it's the ex-fience again. The one from "Bit off wayyyy more than...	Aquaman	16	1152	Nov 22, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Easy Does It (Preview) Howdy, Going to take it easy today, Peaceful day, Toad	Toad	8	453	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	another "sponsor" thread...but seriously (Preview) maybe im missing something in all this (likely). AA isnt supposed to have opinions about anything other than alcohol. People that come to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) for addiction purposes other than alcohol are barking up the wrong tree. Not that AA is a cold shoulder situation, but like skg said- if...	Dodsworth	11	998	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	FAME AT LAST (Preview) This evening I went into town (Barnsley) for the Christmas lights switch on to see Stavros Flatley, Lucie Jones and Miss Frank, and had a great time, but I was amazed that I was recognised by a group of school kids whose school I go to regularly to do AA talks!!! This girl turned round and tapped me on the s...	Avril G	7	602	Nov 21, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Recovery Challenge Game - 6 word stories. (Preview) Hemingway said "any story can be told in six words." There are a host of websites out there for blogging just that, but this one is for us recovery folks who sometimes know each other better than we know ourselves. So.... Here's the deal...post in EXACTLY six words, whatever recovery-rela...	Aquaman	33	1105	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	My dog is sober too!!! (Preview) Howdy, I was three years clean and sober . We gave out medallions the last Sunday of the month. Were asked to share from the podium. My Turn came up. As I was getting a good roll going on my version of recovery an Old Timer stood up (and bless her heart) says very loudly "My dog is sober too". My l...	Toad	10	789	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	My Secret Life (Preview) Hi There You Faithful Few: Been going to two meetings a week since Oct 15th and always grateful and leave feeling more assured I am doing the right thing. But I still can't get comfortable, feel shy, nervous to share. I have confessed to only one other person about (re-) joining AA, I don't know.... som...	Carlotta	11	1147	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	My 2 Year Anniversary..... (Preview) ...... was spent in a lot of reflection today.... and it was very warm and sunny... got to take my girl-dog Scouty to her favorite park in a t-shirt and sweatpants (me, not the dog), that was great. My sponsor brought me a gold 2 year coin, and 2 yellow carnations. We are going to have dinner together tomo...	jonijoni1	16	701	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	Amazing (Preview) Howdy, What an amazing journey this recovery business is. Toad	Toad	6	586	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	Thank you (Preview) This site has helped my sobriety and i would like to share something new in my life. without realizing it i have been 'twelve stepping' my best friend and former drinking partner. She asks me how i am doing being sober and i tell her... LOL, as simple as that.... the thing that i have noticed in me is, m...	jj	8	747	Nov 19, 2009 by pinkchip
	Pets (Preview) Okay - I've noticed that a large percentage of people in recovery have an above-average involvement with their pets. Why? I don't know. I'd like to hear about other alkie's pets & their situations; past or present. Mw? First off, I'm kind of a dichotamy when it comes to critters. I respect animals...	Aquaman	18	2122	Nov 19, 2009 by StPeteDean
	A Way Of Life (Preview) Howdy, Kind of chilly in the shack this morning. I like to start the day with a glass of water so I get the morning drink, and go to build a fire. Paper, cow pea hulls, small twigs, getting the tee pee effect right, then the ONE match. If I took my time and gave this careful consideration one match will...	Toad	6	645	Nov 18, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Normal (Preview) Greetings, Normal ------------ Saw that on my clothes dryer selection control. Toad	Toad	7	575	Nov 18, 2009 by jasperkent
	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	6796	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	404	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	1324	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	705	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	595	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	420	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	1214	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	1405	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	5289	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	851	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	529	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	623	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	819	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	705	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	925	Nov 14, 2009 by SteveP
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