Alcoholics Anonymous

nikki27 · nikki27

yes im new to this and Im only 3 months sober. It has been a long journey to get here though...I still havent made it to any AA meetings...but I am doing an outpatient program for treatment, i am almost done with that part and now its time to go out on my own like a bird just hatched from the egg of a drunk pool in...

johnphilip19 · johnphilip19

What is the difference between intentionally trying to kill yourself vs. the indifference to your own life? My opinion is that suicidal people are intent on killing themselves; indifferent people do things that are life threatening, value their own lives but do not seem to take the consequences o...

Toad · Toad

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey All, Anyone remember "Mr Magoo's a Christmas Carol" with Jim Baccus as the voice of Mr Magoo? Alas..............The last time I watched this, I probably had on a pair of pajamas with feet in them!!! Its all good when you are sober!!! Tom

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

"Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles would solve all my problems." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 42 Through the recovery process described in the Big Book, I have come to realize that the same instructions that work on my alcoholism, work on much more. Whenever I a...

bob cobb · bob cobb

I am a mess. Somehow, in the past 2 years, I went from being a devoted father of two beautiful little girls with a great job and a big house and plenty of money to an divorced, unemployed, slobbering drunken piece of shit. Where once I used to look forward to an occasional night out with the boys and knocki...

runnergirl · runnergirl

Just wanted to offer a quick note of thanks to you all. What an amazing group of people really committed to helping others... While I've only been to a couple of AA meetings, I can see how the program really changes lives. I see the benefit of hearing other peoples' stories. Anyway, I wish I had more to o...

Jerry F · Jerry F

That's how Merry Christmas is said in the Hawaiian Island...We're sunny and bright with the sun in low winter azimuth which means that the evenings will be chilly to cold. Never mind telling me how cold it is where you are because the perception is a relative. Where ever you are at be grateful for the g...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Pretty sure I am speaking for each member here, and just wanted to wish you a VERY Merry Christmas, no matter what. Funny, I have on the inside thought of you like a breeze or a wind at times.....sometimes you blow in gently and say hi and then sort of like the Roadrunner.. Yep, just like that you are gone, b...

BGG · BGG

Hi MIP Family: I just wanted to share some experience, strength, & hope, particularly with those who are returning after a relapse. I was the speaker at a recent meeting and a fellow AA member I've known for over a decade came up to me after the meeting and said this: "I was at a meeting about a...

newcomer · newcomer

You've guessed it, I'm snowed in, almost an impossibility in Ireland, and unable to get to meetings, decisions I made while drinking are coming back to haunt me. I employed two people over a year in duration and they pretty much didn't do what they were supposed to, whose to blame? I blame me, but am now...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I've been reading of a man who's wife is so very hard to please when it comes to gifts. This guy is at his wit's end. I suggested that he maybe could find some improving reading on a life of gratitude for her (and then watch the sparks fly!). Sometimes I can be a smart arse. Anyway i found this on t'internet. i...

kld47 · kld47

Hello All A Very Merry Sober Christmas To One And All, or For Some Happy Holidays. Please Remember All Those Who Are Still Out There Suffering, and May They Find Hope And Comfort Soon--Be It With Family Or Friends That Care. Also Keep in Your Hearts and Prayers Those in The Armed Services Far From Home.

turninggrey · turninggrey

WOW. $1.99 bought the entire Big Book, 8 different meditations per day, prayers, promises, and a search function! How do they do that? Tom

bikerbill · bikerbill

I'm not in a comfortable place or a good frame of mind. I feel really upset and sort of kind of lacking in faith for the future. I've tried the gratitude list, I've tried the talking to God, I've tried the talking to people, I've tried listening for the answer and yet still I feel upset. So we're running up f...

John · John

To celebrate an alcoholic that doesn't drink is like applauding a cowboy with hemroids for not riding his horse. When the darn things hurt enough and he has tried every way possible to ride without pain, he will finally stay off the horse. For me it took alot of pain to finally get sober and stay off...

mikef · mikef

They'll never ever be any rum in the egg nog again and the chestnuts will be 'roasting" not on fire(as I blacked out)I will enjoy fellowship with my God,my family and my friends coherently!There will be gifts because I didnt spend the Christmas cash on the 'next one'.My wife will hold me and tell m...

Toad · Toad

Heres wishing you all whatever kind of Holiday you desire. My bride and I were invited to a daughters place for christmas. All expenses paid. We said no thank you we would like to spend a quiet Christmas at home. Then a few days later she wanted to come to our place. No thank you we would like to spend a qu...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi To All, Just wanted to say a very warm and happy holiday to all, old, young, sober and still not sober (just waiting for the Miracle) a wonderful, and love filled holiday, and for those that are still waiting for that Miracle, a Prayer for Miracle for you, today. Was just reading the " Post your B...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

This is indeed the kind of giving that actually demands nothing. He does not expect his brother sufferer to pay him, or even to love him. And then he discovers that by the divine paradox of this kind of giving he has found his own reward, whether his brother has yet received anything or not. TWELVE STEPS A...

leeu · leeu

My sister Esther K., a friend of Bill, is looking for Bill Dro---., who was a friend of Matty Kar---. in NYC (Living Now) around 82-89. Matty (now deceased) was heavily tattooed and he and Esther moved from NY to VA late 80s. If anyone knows of Bill. D., who was a contractor...in NY-NJ area, please ask him...

Thanks · Thanks

I have been sober for over a year and still suffering from the recovering alcoholics depression, if anything it is getting worse. To be honest I find everything boring since I stopped drinking and when it comes to the end of the working week instead of having drinks with work colleagues and friends I f...

Joseph · Joseph

This will be my 3RD attempt at permanent sobriety. First two times I tried to do it myself without telling anyone. Failed miserably. the drinking got worse and worse after each try. Yesterday had a close friend who doesn't drink come over and told him everything. He pledged to see me through this. Told...

angelov8 · angelov8

Hi everyone, Missed coming to MIP as often this month. For newcomers, YES, sobriety is great. I did my first sober roadtrip this weekend. Not like the roadtrips in the past and often depicted in the movies. In the past a out of town trip was often an anxiety filled occasion. Add family to that and you ha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Happy Soberversary, Eileen if you'll get to see this!! lol Dean tells me we share our bellybutton birthdays! Brilliant lol And you share your Sobriety date with a couple of our Longtimers here too. Esp John! Anyhoop, I hope you're enjoying this very special 24hrs. I'm grateful for your sobriety t...

SUSIE · SUSIE

Morning all....just wanted to throw something out there. I went to a meeting yesterday and as always loved being there with everyone and seeing the joy in the room. There is a guy who in the past has been very serious and doesn't like to see alot of happy, joyous and free at the meetings. After a few spe...

laynee · laynee

hello- I KNOW THAT IM NOT IN THE RIGHT CHATROOM BUT I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY STORY. THIS IS IN HOPES THAT PEOPLE THINKING OR DEBATING TO PICK UP THAT FIRST OR EVEN THAT LAST DRINK. MY 31 YR OLD ABF PASSED AWAY THIS SUNDAY DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM ALCOHOL ABUSE. THIS WAS BECAUSE HE WASNT STRONG ENOUGH TO NO...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Since I finally decided to become sober and stay sober 01/15/08, I have had the best 2 years almost of my whole life it seems. Sure there were times in my life where I did not drink. I drank off and on just for fun in the beginning and settled down when I became pregnant and all was good for a while. I'm not sur...

runnergirl · runnergirl

I'm curious how many of you participated in a treatment program. After speaking with the alcohol counselor again, she recommends I do an outpatient program. (Keep in mind that she works for a treatment program and they recommend everyone that has a drinking problem participate in either an inpatie...

slugcat · slugcat

I am sorry for the strange i guess post. i want some advice or people opinions please if someone had been drinking beer most of the day, not completely trashed or blacked out, just enough to be a tiny bit drunk. But drinking beers all day and then something happened to stop that consumption, and they felt...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The way our "worthy" alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the "less worthy" is, as we look back on it, rather comical. Imagine, if you can, one alcoholic judging another! THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 37 Who am I to judge anyone? When I first entered the Fellowship I found tha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Congratulations, Buddy. I know there's a couple of hours to go at the time of this post but I'm going to bed & I was too excited for you not to post before I went! LOL I hope you'll stay & enjoy yourself with us awhile. Have a fantastic 24hrs. You've been sober longer than I've been alive. There's ho...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

We are all familiar with "One Day at a Time", the message of staying sober in small increments. I used to scoff at that and perhaps I will in an hour or so. I was pacing around my apartment earlier today giving myself a pep talk. I'm in that all-too familiar place of being between a drink and a lif...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Passed on to me from grandsponsor...The blessing is I remember hearing this little poem last year. I think maybe on this board. T'was the night before Christmas When I went on a bender, Not a creature was stirring, not even a bartender. The empties were stacked by the chimney just fine, In hopes that S...

John · John

Hello Fellow members! The outpouring of cards being sent to the MIP recovery homes, for the residents in them is absolutely amazing! The guys are so touched by what you have done. Every time I walk into one of the homes, someone pulls me aside to share one of the cards they have recieved. These are not...

Aquaman · Aquaman

and didn't drink, have a 'close call' or an overpowering urge. The one craving I had was when I went looking for a water glass and all the glasses were at the wine bar. The bottles of wine didn't jump out & bite my hand, although I was scared that they might. I did, however, burn a swath of merciless sn...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha AA fellows and fellowettes...The consequence of practice in new found or in this case old found knowledge and awareness which is so supportive to ones recovery from the disease and its effects. I remember in early program reading from inside the ODAAT daily reader the wisdom of Dr. Harry Tie...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When working with a man and his family, you should take care not to participate in their quarrels. You may spoil your chance of being helpful if you do. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 100 When trying to help a fellow alcoholic, I've given in to an impulse to give advice, and perhaps that's inevitable. But all...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

=========================================================My wife: Good night. Thank you for helping me get through it, even if it was in my own disfunctio...

unkabud · unkabud

Hello and Happy Holiday's My name is Bud I'm an alcoholic in recovery. My sober date is 12/21/74 Someone ask me how I did it, I replied "Following instructions in the Big Book" and God's grace. It has been a wonderful way of life even with the bumps in the road. I sobered up in New Orleans the 1st...

BLUESMAN · BLUESMAN

Hello Most Citys Have 24 hour AA Hotline services avil ,,,so instead of picking up a drink pick up the phone.. Happy Holidays Russell

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, but s...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Fortunately, the last time I attempted to get sober, I came accross the book "Staying sober". It's a small paperback back and an easy read that discribribes the many obstacles and challenges we face on the road to recovery. One of the most challenging is PAWS or post acute withdrawal synd...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

From the Book "Staying Sober" PAWS (part two) Post Acute Withdrawl - (Part Two) PATTERNS OF POST ACUTE WITHDRAWALPost-acute withdrawal symptoms are not the same in everyone. They vary in how severe they are, how often they occur, and how long they last. Some people experience certain sy...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

From the book "Staying sober" Post Acute Withdrawl (Part #3)SpiritualitySpirituality can be defined as "an active relationship with a power greater than yourself that gives your life meaning and purpose." When you work a spiritual program, you consciously, actively att...

angelov8 · angelov8

I have to be away in Portland Sat. and Sun. to be of support for family during a surgery for my little cousin. I would like to go with a meeting schedule so I might use mapquest beforehand, as I might not have easy computer access then. I can't find the posts with phone numbers to help with meeting schedu...

SeanInBoca · SeanInBoca

I go to about 3 meetings per week. My sponser says I need to go to at least 5-6 at least in order to remain his sponsee. I'm starting to cop a little resentment at that because i'm starting to get the feeling that nothing I ever do is going to be good enough in his eyes. I've been sober since August 08 and whi...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has br...

Kim Mc · Kim Mc

Alcohol is very tricky. I could have 5 beers and nothing would really happen besides being a little buzzed, or I could be totally smashed. It affects us differently on what we ate, how tired we are, etc. In my experience all it has done was lead to crazy behavior. Hanging out with people I would norm...

Tina · Tina

Just droppin in to say hi I'm still here and sober, just dropping in to wish everyone well and sending a heart felt wishes for the holidays!!!!!! Merry Christmas and A Sober New Years to you and your families may the holidays be safe and the New Year Bring happiness. Bye for now and take care........... T...

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	New... (Preview) yes im new to this and Im only 3 months sober. It has been a long journey to get here though...I still havent made it to any AA meetings...but I am doing an outpatient program for treatment, i am almost done with that part and now its time to go out on my own like a bird just hatched from the egg of a drunk pool in...	nikki27	9	895	Dec 28, 2009 by carlasober
	Suicide concept? (Preview) What is the difference between intentionally trying to kill yourself vs. the indifference to your own life? My opinion is that suicidal people are intent on killing themselves; indifferent people do things that are life threatening, value their own lives but do not seem to take the consequences o...	johnphilip19	11	1102	Dec 28, 2009 by Reffner
	Oldie But Goodie (Preview)	Toad	6	780	Dec 28, 2009 by angelov8
	Sitting here watching Mr. Magoo........... (Preview) Hey All, Anyone remember "Mr Magoo's a Christmas Carol" with Jim Baccus as the voice of Mr Magoo? Alas..............The last time I watched this, I probably had on a pair of pajamas with feet in them!!! Its all good when you are sober!!! Tom	turninggrey	5	793	Dec 28, 2009 by angelov8
	Daily Reflections ~ Problem Solving & 24hrs a Day (Preview) "Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles would solve all my problems." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 42 Through the recovery process described in the Big Book, I have come to realize that the same instructions that work on my alcoholism, work on much more. Whenever I a...	Sobrietyspell	1	566	Dec 27, 2009 by Jerry F
	Hi folks, hope it's ok if I unburden myself here a bit. (Preview) I am a mess. Somehow, in the past 2 years, I went from being a devoted father of two beautiful little girls with a great job and a big house and plenty of money to an divorced, unemployed, slobbering drunken piece of shit. Where once I used to look forward to an occasional night out with the boys and knocki...	bob cobb	14	1351	Dec 27, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Quick note of thanks (Preview) Just wanted to offer a quick note of thanks to you all. What an amazing group of people really committed to helping others... While I've only been to a couple of AA meetings, I can see how the program really changes lives. I see the benefit of hearing other peoples' stories. Anyway, I wish I had more to o...	runnergirl	5	862	Dec 26, 2009 by kkotz401
	Mele Kalikimaka (Preview) That's how Merry Christmas is said in the Hawaiian Island...We're sunny and bright with the sun in low winter azimuth which means that the evenings will be chilly to cold. Never mind telling me how cold it is where you are because the perception is a relative. Where ever you are at be grateful for the g...	Jerry F	3	859	Dec 26, 2009 by leeu
	A Very Merry Christmas... TIPSY (Preview) Pretty sure I am speaking for each member here, and just wanted to wish you a VERY Merry Christmas, no matter what. Funny, I have on the inside thought of you like a breeze or a wind at times.....sometimes you blow in gently and say hi and then sort of like the Roadrunner.. Yep, just like that you are gone, b...	Just Toni	3	786	Dec 25, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Welcome Back to All Those Returning After Relapse (Preview) Hi MIP Family: I just wanted to share some experience, strength, & hope, particularly with those who are returning after a relapse. I was the speaker at a recent meeting and a fellow AA member I've known for over a decade came up to me after the meeting and said this: "I was at a meeting about a...	BGG	6	2818	Dec 25, 2009 by Just Toni
	Guys, I need to vent, (Preview) You've guessed it, I'm snowed in, almost an impossibility in Ireland, and unable to get to meetings, decisions I made while drinking are coming back to haunt me. I employed two people over a year in duration and they pretty much didn't do what they were supposed to, whose to blame? I blame me, but am now...	newcomer	7	1218	Dec 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	gratitude (Preview) I've been reading of a man who's wife is so very hard to please when it comes to gifts. This guy is at his wit's end. I suggested that he maybe could find some improving reading on a life of gratitude for her (and then watch the sparks fly!). Sometimes I can be a smart arse. Anyway i found this on t'internet. i...	bikerbill	4	896	Dec 25, 2009 by Jerry F
	Christmas Wishes (Preview) Hello All A Very Merry Sober Christmas To One And All, or For Some Happy Holidays. Please Remember All Those Who Are Still Out There Suffering, and May They Find Hope And Comfort Soon--Be It With Family Or Friends That Care. Also Keep in Your Hearts and Prayers Those in The Armed Services Far From Home.	kld47	1	712	Dec 24, 2009 by Jerry F
	One Day At A Time app for iphone! (Preview) WOW. $1.99 bought the entire Big Book, 8 different meditations per day, prayers, promises, and a search function! How do they do that? Tom	turninggrey	4	1836	Dec 24, 2009 by Just Toni
	I have to get this off my chest (Preview) I'm not in a comfortable place or a good frame of mind. I feel really upset and sort of kind of lacking in faith for the future. I've tried the gratitude list, I've tried the talking to God, I've tried the talking to people, I've tried listening for the answer and yet still I feel upset. So we're running up f...	bikerbill	18	1116	Dec 24, 2009 by bikerbill
	Still Amazed and Excited! 20 years later (Preview) To celebrate an alcoholic that doesn't drink is like applauding a cowboy with hemroids for not riding his horse. When the darn things hurt enough and he has tried every way possible to ride without pain, he will finally stay off the horse. For me it took alot of pain to finally get sober and stay off...	John	9	1170	Dec 23, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Merry Christmas family! (Preview) They'll never ever be any rum in the egg nog again and the chestnuts will be 'roasting" not on fire(as I blacked out)I will enjoy fellowship with my God,my family and my friends coherently!There will be gifts because I didnt spend the Christmas cash on the 'next one'.My wife will hold me and tell m...	mikef	7	838	Dec 23, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Holiday's (Preview) Heres wishing you all whatever kind of Holiday you desire. My bride and I were invited to a daughters place for christmas. All expenses paid. We said no thank you we would like to spend a quiet Christmas at home. Then a few days later she wanted to come to our place. No thank you we would like to spend a qu...	Toad	3	744	Dec 23, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Wish all of YOU, a very very Happy Holiday (Preview) Hi To All, Just wanted to say a very warm and happy holiday to all, old, young, sober and still not sober (just waiting for the Miracle) a wonderful, and love filled holiday, and for those that are still waiting for that Miracle, a Prayer for Miracle for you, today. Was just reading the " Post your B...	Just Toni	5	849	Dec 23, 2009 by Mike B.
	Daily Reflections - The Rewards of Giving (Preview) This is indeed the kind of giving that actually demands nothing. He does not expect his brother sufferer to pay him, or even to love him. And then he discovers that by the divine paradox of this kind of giving he has found his own reward, whether his brother has yet received anything or not. TWELVE STEPS A...	Sobrietyspell	0	691	Dec 22, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Looking for friend of Matty K, NYC in the '80's (Preview) My sister Esther K., a friend of Bill, is looking for Bill Dro---., who was a friend of Matty Kar---. in NYC (Living Now) around 82-89. Matty (now deceased) was heavily tattooed and he and Esther moved from NY to VA late 80s. If anyone knows of Bill. D., who was a contractor...in NY-NJ area, please ask him...	leeu	0	579	Dec 22, 2009 by leeu
	Is This It? (Preview) I have been sober for over a year and still suffering from the recovering alcoholics depression, if anything it is getting worse. To be honest I find everything boring since I stopped drinking and when it comes to the end of the working week instead of having drinks with work colleagues and friends I f...	Thanks	11	1436	Dec 22, 2009 by Thanks
	3RD Times a Charm (Preview) This will be my 3RD attempt at permanent sobriety. First two times I tried to do it myself without telling anyone. Failed miserably. the drinking got worse and worse after each try. Yesterday had a close friend who doesn't drink come over and told him everything. He pledged to see me through this. Told...	Joseph	10	1146	Dec 22, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Back From Portland (Preview) Hi everyone, Missed coming to MIP as often this month. For newcomers, YES, sobriety is great. I did my first sober roadtrip this weekend. Not like the roadtrips in the past and often depicted in the movies. In the past a out of town trip was often an anxiety filled occasion. Add family to that and you ha...	angelov8	4	896	Dec 22, 2009 by Mike B.
	Thirty Four Years Sober Today ~ Dean's Mum!!! (Preview) Happy Soberversary, Eileen if you'll get to see this!! lol Dean tells me we share our bellybutton birthdays! Brilliant lol And you share your Sobriety date with a couple of our Longtimers here too. Esp John! Anyhoop, I hope you're enjoying this very special 24hrs. I'm grateful for your sobriety t...	Sobrietyspell	5	941	Dec 22, 2009 by Mike B.
	A angry AA person (Preview) Morning all....just wanted to throw something out there. I went to a meeting yesterday and as always loved being there with everyone and seeing the joy in the room. There is a guy who in the past has been very serious and doesn't like to see alot of happy, joyous and free at the meetings. After a few spe...	SUSIE	18	1996	Dec 22, 2009 by Avril G
	pls read my story..... from a non alcoholic (Preview) hello- I KNOW THAT IM NOT IN THE RIGHT CHATROOM BUT I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY STORY. THIS IS IN HOPES THAT PEOPLE THINKING OR DEBATING TO PICK UP THAT FIRST OR EVEN THAT LAST DRINK. MY 31 YR OLD ABF PASSED AWAY THIS SUNDAY DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM ALCOHOL ABUSE. THIS WAS BECAUSE HE WASNT STRONG ENOUGH TO NO...	laynee	10	804	Dec 22, 2009 by Avril G
	Sometime things just throw you for a loop (Preview) Since I finally decided to become sober and stay sober 01/15/08, I have had the best 2 years almost of my whole life it seems. Sure there were times in my life where I did not drink. I drank off and on just for fun in the beginning and settled down when I became pregnant and all was good for a while. I'm not sur...	Sacrifice	5	1072	Dec 22, 2009 by Avril G
	Outpatient, inpatient, or "just" AA (Preview) I'm curious how many of you participated in a treatment program. After speaking with the alcohol counselor again, she recommends I do an outpatient program. (Keep in mind that she works for a treatment program and they recommend everyone that has a drinking problem participate in either an inpatie...	runnergirl	9	1620	Dec 22, 2009 by Bob K
	experinence cravings (Preview) I am sorry for the strange i guess post. i want some advice or people opinions please if someone had been drinking beer most of the day, not completely trashed or blacked out, just enough to be a tiny bit drunk. But drinking beers all day and then something happened to stop that consumption, and they felt...	slugcat	14	1022	Dec 22, 2009 by johnphilip19
	Daily Reflections ~ Principles, Not Personalities & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The way our "worthy" alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the "less worthy" is, as we look back on it, rather comical. Imagine, if you can, one alcoholic judging another! THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 37 Who am I to judge anyone? When I first entered the Fellowship I found tha...	Sobrietyspell	0	697	Dec 21, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	- UnkaBud - 35 Years Sobriety Today! - 12.21.09 - (Preview) Congratulations, Buddy. I know there's a couple of hours to go at the time of this post but I'm going to bed & I was too excited for you not to post before I went! LOL I hope you'll stay & enjoy yourself with us awhile. Have a fantastic 24hrs. You've been sober longer than I've been alive. There's ho...	Sobrietyspell	7	778	Dec 21, 2009 by unkabud
	A Lifetime/An Hour - (post is long and contains redundancy and boredom) (Preview) We are all familiar with "One Day at a Time", the message of staying sober in small increments. I used to scoff at that and perhaps I will in an hour or so. I was pacing around my apartment earlier today giving myself a pep talk. I'm in that all-too familiar place of being between a drink and a lif...	Dodsworth	15	1103	Dec 21, 2009 by Dodsworth
	12th step visit from Santa (Preview) Passed on to me from grandsponsor...The blessing is I remember hearing this little poem last year. I think maybe on this board. T'was the night before Christmas When I went on a bender, Not a creature was stirring, not even a bartender. The empties were stacked by the chimney just fine, In hopes that S...	pinkchip	4	840	Dec 20, 2009 by angelov8
	Holiday Amazement! - MIP Residents (Preview) Hello Fellow members! The outpouring of cards being sent to the MIP recovery homes, for the residents in them is absolutely amazing! The guys are so touched by what you have done. Every time I walk into one of the homes, someone pulls me aside to share one of the cards they have recieved. These are not...	John	1	706	Dec 20, 2009 by angelov8
	Went to a party tonight... (Preview) and didn't drink, have a 'close call' or an overpowering urge. The one craving I had was when I went looking for a water glass and all the glasses were at the wine bar. The bottles of wine didn't jump out & bite my hand, although I was scared that they might. I did, however, burn a swath of merciless sn...	Aquaman	8	1007	Dec 20, 2009 by angelov8
	old lesson revisited... (Preview) Aloha AA fellows and fellowettes...The consequence of practice in new found or in this case old found knowledge and awareness which is so supportive to ones recovery from the disease and its effects. I remember in early program reading from inside the ODAAT daily reader the wisdom of Dr. Harry Tie...	Jerry F	2	780	Dec 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections - Listen, Share & Pray + 24hrs a Day (Preview) When working with a man and his family, you should take care not to participate in their quarrels. You may spoil your chance of being helpful if you do. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 100 When trying to help a fellow alcoholic, I've given in to an impulse to give advice, and perhaps that's inevitable. But all...	Sobrietyspell	0	621	Dec 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Analyze THIS! (Preview) =========================================================My wife: Good night. Thank you for helping me get through it, even if it was in my own disfunctio...	FlyingSquirrel	19	1104	Dec 20, 2009 by StPeteDean
	New here (Preview) Hello and Happy Holiday's My name is Bud I'm an alcoholic in recovery. My sober date is 12/21/74 Someone ask me how I did it, I replied "Following instructions in the Big Book" and God's grace. It has been a wonderful way of life even with the bumps in the road. I sobered up in New Orleans the 1st...	unkabud	12	1421	Dec 19, 2009 by unkabud
	Hello all '' Happy Holidays '' (Preview) Hello Most Citys Have 24 hour AA Hotline services avil ,,,so instead of picking up a drink pick up the phone.. Happy Holidays Russell	BLUESMAN	4	636	Dec 19, 2009 by Aquaman
	Daily Reflections - Understanding the Malady + 24hrs a Day (Preview) When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, but s...	Sobrietyspell	0	667	Dec 19, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome aka "PAWS" (Preview) Fortunately, the last time I attempted to get sober, I came accross the book "Staying sober". It's a small paperback back and an easy read that discribribes the many obstacles and challenges we face on the road to recovery. One of the most challenging is PAWS or post acute withdrawal synd...	StPeteDean	2	7360	Dec 19, 2009 by StPeteDean
	PAWS (part two) Managing PAWS (Preview) From the Book "Staying Sober" PAWS (part two) Post Acute Withdrawl - (Part Two) PATTERNS OF POST ACUTE WITHDRAWALPost-acute withdrawal symptoms are not the same in everyone. They vary in how severe they are, how often they occur, and how long they last. Some people experience certain sy...	StPeteDean	6	2831	Dec 19, 2009 by StPeteDean
	PAWS (part three) spirituality (Preview) From the book "Staying sober" Post Acute Withdrawl (Part #3)SpiritualitySpirituality can be defined as "an active relationship with a power greater than yourself that gives your life meaning and purpose." When you work a spiritual program, you consciously, actively att...	StPeteDean	1	528	Dec 19, 2009 by StPeteDean
	help with out of town meetings in Portland, OR (Preview) I have to be away in Portland Sat. and Sun. to be of support for family during a surgery for my little cousin. I would like to go with a meeting schedule so I might use mapquest beforehand, as I might not have easy computer access then. I can't find the posts with phone numbers to help with meeting schedu...	angelov8	4	3250	Dec 18, 2009 by angelov8
	Having trouble making meetings. (Preview) I go to about 3 meetings per week. My sponser says I need to go to at least 5-6 at least in order to remain his sponsee. I'm starting to cop a little resentment at that because i'm starting to get the feeling that nothing I ever do is going to be good enough in his eyes. I've been sober since August 08 and whi...	SeanInBoca	8	893	Dec 18, 2009 by SeanInBoca
	Daily Reflections ~ Honesty With Newcomers & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has br...	Sobrietyspell	0	1560	Dec 17, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	cunning, baffling, powerful. (Preview) Alcohol is very tricky. I could have 5 beers and nothing would really happen besides being a little buzzed, or I could be totally smashed. It affects us differently on what we ate, how tired we are, etc. In my experience all it has done was lead to crazy behavior. Hanging out with people I would norm...	Kim Mc	7	1688	Dec 17, 2009 by Kim Mc
	Hi (Preview) Just droppin in to say hi I'm still here and sober, just dropping in to wish everyone well and sending a heart felt wishes for the holidays!!!!!! Merry Christmas and A Sober New Years to you and your families may the holidays be safe and the New Year Bring happiness. Bye for now and take care........... T...	Tina	8	846	Dec 17, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
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