Alcoholics Anonymous

CastNoShadow · CastNoShadow

Hello. I have been in and out of the rooms since 2007. I have been able to put some solid time together a long the way but have not gotten to far in the steps. I am raw right now, feeling fearless but am tired of hearing from sponsor that we will get to the steps "when I am ready." I've heard that before a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 22, 2016Quote of the WeekYou cant save your face and your ass at the same time. After a meeting the other day, a newcomer with 71 days asked me to sign his court card. Hows it going? I asked him. He told me it was tough his wife and kids and job were demanding, and all his friends were still drinkin...

rcost · rcost

Hi I'm new here but am very worried about my wife and wanted to see if I could get any help or advice here. My wife has been a severe alcoholic for the last two years since our first child was born, dealing with post partum and the stress of a new baby. She has been to rehab four times and I think she's sober an...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 15, 2016Quote of the Week"Meeting Makers Make It" When I was 90 days sober, I saw a guy take a seven year anniversary cake. He talked about how grateful he was, about his sponsor and sponsees, and how he still went to at least five meetings every week. I was appalled! Seven years sober and he s...

Tanin · Tanin

There is an island of sobriety there in Sturgis. Brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous and a bunch of sober members. Encouraging... Staying sober in Sturgis no easy rideMike Anderson August 10, 2016 A man at the back of the room threw his hand up."Name's Jason," he said. "I'm an alcoholic."The 13...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

sometimes ya just gotta laugh. some alkies go to any length

jenC · jenC

Hi all! I'm Jen, I'm coming up on 3 years in August and my sponsor and I have started my steps over. I am currently working on my 1st step, and she's having me write out... I am admitting I am powerless over _____ and my life has become unmanageable because __________. And I am writing every example of how i...

leavetherest · leavetherest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agkoilvR9DY (This is gonna make you smile, Pappy!)

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

Hi; Back in January of this year a strange thing occurred on my site. Someone(Alias Pappy) posted a short DrunkALog on one of my WagonTrain Blogs(The Blue one). It was a plagiarized version of MyIttyBittyDrunkAlog which I posted on this forum years ago. NoBigDeal. I am wondering who would do such a th...

leavetherest · leavetherest

Hi guy....I am sure I am not the only one who is missing you. You have me spoiled...used to coming here and getting my "Pappy fix". Hope you are doing alright.

Troy · Troy

Good morning all. I recently passed the 10 month mark and I'm feeling great. My life has been pretty stressful over the past 2 months (marriage, finances, school starting) and I discovered that I am starting to understand how to live life sober and on life's terms. My spiritual state is stronger th...

Tanin · Tanin

Here's an interesting and eductional article, especially for people new to recovery of alcoholism. How to Tell if Youre an Alcoholicand How to Get Help Todayhttps://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/how-to-tell-if-youre-an-alcoholic-and-how-to-get-help-today-martin-jrmk/

leavetherest · leavetherest

If you want to get free, you have to first get honest. --Joyce Meyer

hopefulone · hopefulone

I have heard this expression used a few times during shares in meetings usually where someone was sharing that something someone said or did upset them and that meant that they had the same problem that they noticed in someone else. Just wanted to get others' feedback on what they think about that. I do...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I have 1 year 2 months. 1 year 2 months and 2 days ago I got my best friend pregnant. At the time we lived in Los Angeles, both were in sober-living houses. She decided that moving back to Philadelphia with her folks to have the baby was the best idea. I agreed and we drove across the country when she was 4 mont...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 8, 2016Quote of the WeekIf you think you want a drink, just roll the tape to the end. Alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful. Its the only disease that constantly tells me I dont have a disease. Thats why sometimes, and without warning, Ill find myself nursing the idea that a drink mig...

Phil · Phil

Patience is needed with everyone, but first of all with ourselves. --Saint Francis De Sales One night Sandra was having trouble putting a puzzle together. Angrily, she pushed all the pieces into a huge pile. "I can't do this," she said. She got up and walked over to the couch and plopped dow...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 1, 2016Quote of the Week"Its not about letting God in today, its about letting God out." For years I hoarded all the good that was inside me. The capacity I had to be of service, to care for others, to truly make a difference in other peoples life, I diverted to serve and advance my own selfish ne...

Baba Louie · Baba Louie

how is it going? Or, should I say, how did it go? We're all waiting here with our fingers crossed. Pix of the redhead, too. ASAP.

carlyrodgers · carlyrodgers

Hello all. My name is Carly Rodgers and I am currently conducting a study on ACOAs. I've attached the consent form to read over for anyone who wishes to participate. The link to the study is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/attachmentandhope

Tanin · Tanin

"An AA sponsor can track if their sponsee is drinking..." Ahhh, technology! New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels Amy Capetta August 3, 2016https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/new-skin-patch-can-detect-alcohol-levels-222850417.html

Mystic Man · Mystic Man

Yup . Out of a village of 40 people & 90 people in the district.

Talladegadave · Talladegadave

Have your really developed trust in yourself and why ? -- Edited by Talladegadave on Monday 1st of August 2016 11:51:20 PM

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

The following excerpts from a letter of Bill Wilson's was quoted in the memoirs of Tom Pike, an early California AA member. Tom did not use the name of the person addressed -- perhaps because he was still living. Tom said: Here in part is what Bill Wilson wrote in 1958 to a close friend who shared his prob...

Chatillon · Chatillon

Hi I just wanted your thoughts. I don't do things by half. I can't have one chocolate/candy bar I have to have 5 and then want more. I can't have one slice of cake, I will want the whole cake. If I start to collect something I can't have one or two, I want hundreds. Well drinking is a bit like that for me. If...

Tanin · Tanin

60 days sobriety for leavetherest. Congrats!

Joe D · Joe D

I am 70 years old and sober for 18 months. At the beginning of my recovery I developed "self doubt" as a defeat of character. I had lived in fear that and of my words or actions were not sincere, that I really didn't mean them. As an example, a tragedy involving multiple lives lost would occur and my imme...

Dibald · Dibald

Hi! I have a question about where to find the Bi-Laws for Social Media and conferences. I have a "secret" group on Facebook that I manage. We post flyers, thoughts, insirations and any 12 step recovery comments, I have recently posted a flyer for the Illinois State Conference on our secret group an...

Champ · Champ

My girl broke up with me I have 9+ years sober her 6+ I did a full down to earth 4th step and reviewed it with my sponsor and reached out to make amends but her but she refused? Any Ideas why ? Did I harm her that bad? The major issue she told me was over my sons MJ and Beer use! I know I shared my pains with her but the...

leavetherest · leavetherest

It is very concerning to me to come to this board and find very hurtful nasty things posted. The majority of posters and postings are fine. From time to time there have been postings which are just so very mean. People come here looking for a "safe" place. Some may never post and are just wanting to search...

nuggetsvolume1 · nuggetsvolume1

Great new recovery blog!

davep12and12 · davep12and12

Hi all, When I went to my regular Saturday AM meeting this morning, I found out that a friend of mine died a few days ago. He was a really good guy, always quick to make friends, always considerate of others and he had a personality that really put others at ease and just made people feel good being around hi...

nuggetsvolume1 · nuggetsvolume1

Hey guys, I have a new blog at www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com . Rise above addiction! This site is new and keeps it pretty basic. Please check it out!

Chatillon · Chatillon

Hi I stopped drinking 6 days ago and so far have just being trying to go it alone. Thing is I know that I could do with some help. So I thought I would try and get to an AA meeting, but I really don't know were to start. I looked at the AA website and the various meeting have titles like " emotional sobriety", "a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 25, 2016Quote of the WeekNever look down on someone unless youre helping them up. I used to love taking other peoples inventory. My fragile ego thrived on looking down on others, reveling on those who had less, made less, or werent as smart as I thought I was. By constantly comparing myself...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------- Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars Long before they became physically addicted and often when they're very young, most alcoholics adopted lying as a "preferred...

Tanin · Tanin

In the news today. 28 year-old guy. 3:00 AM, Brooklyn NY. Driving home. Drunk as a skunk.He loses control of his Dodge. Slides into a sidewalk where a group of pedestrians was. Smashes four of them, in early twenties. 21 year-old is killed. The other 3 are badly injured. Woman has her leg torn off. Drunk...

John · John

Dear Friends, I finally started to get some medical help with my daily anxiety attacks, plus bad diarrhea as a symptom of the anxiety attacks, severe depression, chronic fatigue, and my respiratory system being so bad. I was in the hospital for 3 days just a few weeks ago. It appears that most everythi...

leavetherest · leavetherest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHhFtkGfaWU

Phil · Phil

Part Of How It Works... Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 18, 2016Quote of the Week"Age will take care of your ego." When I was young, I was filled with piss and vinegar and ego. It was all about what I wanted, what I thought I deserved, and I didnt think twice about how I got it. As my drinking and drug use got worse, my ego only seemed to grow. Isolated...

Tanin · Tanin

KELSEY GRAMMER ADMITS HE QUIT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, DRINKS EVERY DAYJULY 3, 2016Mandy RobinsonKelsey Grammer is speaking out and revealing that a lot has changed for him over the last few years. At one time, Kelsey was an alcoholic and going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He was staying sober a...

gonee · gonee

I pray that surgery went well and you are recovering swiftly.

leavetherest · leavetherest

I know Pappy posts some of these...I get some of them in my mail everyday....just read this one for today... A.A. Thought for the Day "The length of time of our sobriety is not as important as its quality. A person who has been in A.A. for a number of years may not be in as good mental condition as a person who...

leavetherest · leavetherest

"When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up." Les Brown "The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone" --Harriet Beecher Stowe "If love is universal, no one can be left out." Dee...

leavetherest · leavetherest

Recently, I have had a couple of people from my meetings get my number and tell me that they were going to call to talk or get together for coffee--and they haven't. And there are a couple who have told me to call and I have and they don't return my call. Since I am really not a phone person and it was their idea...

dboy · dboy

Im going to be going through my sponsees step 1 today, any advice? -- Edited by dboy on Tuesday 28th of June 2016 05:49:04 AM

Phil · Phil

1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. >2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. >3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. >4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. >5. Always drink upstream from the herd. >6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. >7. The... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Thotagauta · Thotagauta

I have drinking dreams (nightmares) which are extremely disturbing and leave me depressed and anxious the following day. I worry that these dreams are a sign of impending relapse. Has anyone had a similar experience?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 4, 2016Quote of the Week"Behaviors are like tennis rackets; if yours is broken,get a new one. A woman at a meeting shared that behaviors are like tennis rackets. While a tennis racket works for a while - years even - eventually the strings wear out, the grip comes apart, and after a while you hav...

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	In need of help please, Long Island NY (Preview) Hello. I have been in and out of the rooms since 2007. I have been able to put some solid time together a long the way but have not gotten to far in the steps. I am raw right now, feeling fearless but am tired of hearing from sponsor that we will get to the steps "when I am ready." I've heard that before a...	CastNoShadow	4	669	Aug 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 8/22 (Preview) August 22, 2016Quote of the WeekYou cant save your face and your ass at the same time. After a meeting the other day, a newcomer with 71 days asked me to sign his court card. Hows it going? I asked him. He told me it was tough his wife and kids and job were demanding, and all his friends were still drinkin...	Pythonpappy	0	530	Aug 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	New to AA, wife is in recovery and need help with advice about 13th step (Preview) Hi I'm new here but am very worried about my wife and wanted to see if I could get any help or advice here. My wife has been a severe alcoholic for the last two years since our first child was born, dealing with post partum and the stress of a new baby. She has been to rehab four times and I think she's sober an...	rcost	5	909	Aug 21, 2016 by Troy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 8/16 (Preview) August 15, 2016Quote of the Week"Meeting Makers Make It" When I was 90 days sober, I saw a guy take a seven year anniversary cake. He talked about how grateful he was, about his sponsor and sponsees, and how he still went to at least five meetings every week. I was appalled! Seven years sober and he s...	Pythonpappy	4	566	Aug 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Staying sober in Sturgis no easy ride (Preview) There is an island of sobriety there in Sturgis. Brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous and a bunch of sober members. Encouraging... Staying sober in Sturgis no easy rideMike Anderson August 10, 2016 A man at the back of the room threw his hand up."Name's Jason," he said. "I'm an alcoholic."The 13...	Tanin	7	7594	Aug 19, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	uugh (Preview) sometimes ya just gotta laugh. some alkies go to any length	Zoomtopz	1	656	Aug 19, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	1st step in Sobriety (Preview) Hi all! I'm Jen, I'm coming up on 3 years in August and my sponsor and I have started my steps over. I am currently working on my 1st step, and she's having me write out... I am admitting I am powerless over _____ and my life has become unmanageable because __________. And I am writing every example of how i...	jenC	23	1215	Aug 19, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Awwwwww....... (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agkoilvR9DY (This is gonna make you smile, Pappy!)	leavetherest	1	514	Aug 18, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Identity Theft (Preview) Hi; Back in January of this year a strange thing occurred on my site. Someone(Alias Pappy) posted a short DrunkALog on one of my WagonTrain Blogs(The Blue one). It was a plagiarized version of MyIttyBittyDrunkAlog which I posted on this forum years ago. NoBigDeal. I am wondering who would do such a th...	MarcLacroix	18	925	Aug 16, 2016 by leavetherest
	Hey Pappy..... (Preview) Hi guy....I am sure I am not the only one who is missing you. You have me spoiled...used to coming here and getting my "Pappy fix". Hope you are doing alright.	leavetherest	5	498	Aug 16, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	10 Months! (Preview) Good morning all. I recently passed the 10 month mark and I'm feeling great. My life has been pretty stressful over the past 2 months (marriage, finances, school starting) and I discovered that I am starting to understand how to live life sober and on life's terms. My spiritual state is stronger th...	Troy	7	580	Aug 16, 2016 by Troy
	How to Tell if You’re an Alcoholic—and How to Get Help Today DSM-5 (Preview) Here's an interesting and eductional article, especially for people new to recovery of alcoholism. How to Tell if Youre an Alcoholicand How to Get Help Todayhttps://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/how-to-tell-if-youre-an-alcoholic-and-how-to-get-help-today-martin-jrmk/	Tanin	4	804	Aug 16, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Great Quote (Preview) If you want to get free, you have to first get honest. --Joyce Meyer	leavetherest	0	362	Aug 15, 2016 by leavetherest
	You Spot It You Got It (Preview) I have heard this expression used a few times during shares in meetings usually where someone was sharing that something someone said or did upset them and that meant that they had the same problem that they noticed in someone else. Just wanted to get others' feedback on what they think about that. I do...	hopefulone	19	3887	Aug 14, 2016 by jhamlett
	Decisions in sobriety (Preview) I have 1 year 2 months. 1 year 2 months and 2 days ago I got my best friend pregnant. At the time we lived in Los Angeles, both were in sober-living houses. She decided that moving back to Philadelphia with her folks to have the baby was the best idea. I agreed and we drove across the country when she was 4 mont...	Dodsworth	4	1539	Aug 12, 2016 by leavetherest
	Wisdom of the Rooms 8/8 (Preview) August 8, 2016Quote of the WeekIf you think you want a drink, just roll the tape to the end. Alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful. Its the only disease that constantly tells me I dont have a disease. Thats why sometimes, and without warning, Ill find myself nursing the idea that a drink mig...	Pythonpappy	1	507	Aug 8, 2016 by Toad
	But-But-But (Preview) Patience is needed with everyone, but first of all with ourselves. --Saint Francis De Sales One night Sandra was having trouble putting a puzzle together. Angrily, she pushed all the pieces into a huge pile. "I can't do this," she said. She got up and walked over to the couch and plopped dow...	Phil	2	1037	Aug 8, 2016 by leavetherest
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) August 1, 2016Quote of the Week"Its not about letting God in today, its about letting God out." For years I hoarded all the good that was inside me. The capacity I had to be of service, to care for others, to truly make a difference in other peoples life, I diverted to serve and advance my own selfish ne...	Pythonpappy	1	659	Aug 7, 2016 by justadrunk
	Pappy (Preview) how is it going? Or, should I say, how did it go? We're all waiting here with our fingers crossed. Pix of the redhead, too. ASAP.	Baba Louie	8	704	Aug 7, 2016 by JerryF
	Study on alcoholism/ACOAs (Preview) Hello all. My name is Carly Rodgers and I am currently conducting a study on ACOAs. I've attached the consent form to read over for anyone who wishes to participate. The link to the study is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/attachmentandhope	carlyrodgers	5	737	Aug 5, 2016 by leavetherest
	New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels (Preview) "An AA sponsor can track if their sponsee is drinking..." Ahhh, technology! New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels Amy Capetta August 3, 2016https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/new-skin-patch-can-detect-alcohol-levels-222850417.html	Tanin	3	643	Aug 4, 2016 by davep12and12
	Town drunk (Preview) Yup . Out of a village of 40 people & 90 people in the district.	Mystic Man	0	546	Aug 3, 2016 by Mystic Man
	Trust (Preview) Have your really developed trust in yourself and why ? -- Edited by Talladegadave on Monday 1st of August 2016 11:51:20 PM	Talladegadave	5	730	Aug 3, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	A Question Of Balance (Preview) The following excerpts from a letter of Bill Wilson's was quoted in the memoirs of Tom Pike, an early California AA member. Tom did not use the name of the person addressed -- perhaps because he was still living. Tom said: Here in part is what Bill Wilson wrote in 1958 to a close friend who shared his prob...	MarcLacroix	1	689	Aug 1, 2016 by leavetherest
	Feel a bit of a fraud/who is AA for? (Preview) Hi I just wanted your thoughts. I don't do things by half. I can't have one chocolate/candy bar I have to have 5 and then want more. I can't have one slice of cake, I will want the whole cake. If I start to collect something I can't have one or two, I want hundreds. Well drinking is a bit like that for me. If...	Chatillon	12	1513	Jul 30, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	60 Days For Leavetherest (Preview) 60 days sobriety for leavetherest. Congrats!	Tanin	7	709	Jul 30, 2016 by Toad
	Self doubt self doubt are my prayers sincere (Preview) I am 70 years old and sober for 18 months. At the beginning of my recovery I developed "self doubt" as a defeat of character. I had lived in fear that and of my words or actions were not sincere, that I really didn't mean them. As an example, a tragedy involving multiple lives lost would occur and my imme...	Joe D	4	880	Jul 29, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	State Conference Bi-Laws (Preview) Hi! I have a question about where to find the Bi-Laws for Social Media and conferences. I have a "secret" group on Facebook that I manage. We post flyers, thoughts, insirations and any 12 step recovery comments, I have recently posted a flyer for the Illinois State Conference on our secret group an...	Dibald	4	680	Jul 29, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	Amends (Preview) My girl broke up with me I have 9+ years sober her 6+ I did a full down to earth 4th step and reviewed it with my sponsor and reached out to make amends but her but she refused? Any Ideas why ? Did I harm her that bad? The major issue she told me was over my sons MJ and Beer use! I know I shared my pains with her but the...	Champ	9	630	Jul 29, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	Name Calling and Bullying on this Board (Preview) It is very concerning to me to come to this board and find very hurtful nasty things posted. The majority of posters and postings are fine. From time to time there have been postings which are just so very mean. People come here looking for a "safe" place. Some may never post and are just wanting to search...	leavetherest	28	1295	Jul 28, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com (Preview) Great new recovery blog!	nuggetsvolume1	1	441	Jul 26, 2016 by jhamlett
	Another memorial service (Preview) Hi all, When I went to my regular Saturday AM meeting this morning, I found out that a friend of mine died a few days ago. He was a really good guy, always quick to make friends, always considerate of others and he had a personality that really put others at ease and just made people feel good being around hi...	davep12and12	5	1547	Jul 26, 2016 by Tanin
	Please support my blog. A great resource for those new to A.A. (Preview) Hey guys, I have a new blog at www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com . Rise above addiction! This site is new and keeps it pretty basic. Please check it out!	nuggetsvolume1	0	572	Jul 26, 2016 by nuggetsvolume1
	Can someone explain the different types of AA meetings...I'm a bit confused (Preview) Hi I stopped drinking 6 days ago and so far have just being trying to go it alone. Thing is I know that I could do with some help. So I thought I would try and get to an AA meeting, but I really don't know were to start. I looked at the AA website and the various meeting have titles like " emotional sobriety", "a...	Chatillon	6	2354	Jul 25, 2016 by Mystic Man
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) July 25, 2016Quote of the WeekNever look down on someone unless youre helping them up. I used to love taking other peoples inventory. My fragile ego thrived on looking down on others, reveling on those who had less, made less, or werent as smart as I thought I was. By constantly comparing myself...	Pythonpappy	0	672	Jul 25, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------- *Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars* Long before they became physically addicted and often when they're very young, most alcoholics adopted lying as a "preferred...	Larry_H	46	24395	Jul 25, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Driving Home At 3:00 AM (Preview) In the news today. 28 year-old guy. 3:00 AM, Brooklyn NY. Driving home. Drunk as a skunk.He loses control of his Dodge. Slides into a sidewalk where a group of pedestrians was. Smashes four of them, in early twenties. 21 year-old is killed. The other 3 are badly injured. Woman has her leg torn off. Drunk...	Tanin	10	852	Jul 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	my status lately... (Preview) Dear Friends, I finally started to get some medical help with my daily anxiety attacks, plus bad diarrhea as a symptom of the anxiety attacks, severe depression, chronic fatigue, and my respiratory system being so bad. I was in the hospital for 3 days just a few weeks ago. It appears that most everythi...	John	8	811	Jul 22, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Some Funnies For Pappy (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHhFtkGfaWU	leavetherest	2	477	Jul 21, 2016 by leavetherest
	To Rob (Preview) Part Of How It Works... Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been...	Phil	21	1126	Jul 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) July 18, 2016Quote of the Week"Age will take care of your ego." When I was young, I was filled with piss and vinegar and ego. It was all about what I wanted, what I thought I deserved, and I didnt think twice about how I got it. As my drinking and drug use got worse, my ego only seemed to grow. Isolated...	Pythonpappy	0	518	Jul 18, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Quitting Alcoholics Anonymous (Preview) KELSEY GRAMMER ADMITS HE QUIT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, DRINKS EVERY DAYJULY 3, 2016Mandy RobinsonKelsey Grammer is speaking out and revealing that a lot has changed for him over the last few years. At one time, Kelsey was an alcoholic and going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He was staying sober a...	Tanin	23	1315	Jul 17, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Pappy (Preview) I pray that surgery went well and you are recovering swiftly.	gonee	12	751	Jul 17, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	About AA's Thought for the Day Quote (Preview) I know Pappy posts some of these...I get some of them in my mail everyday....just read this one for today... A.A. Thought for the Day *"The length of time of our sobriety is not as important as its quality. A person who has been in A.A. for a number of years may not be in as good mental condition as a person who...*	leavetherest	5	589	Jul 17, 2016 by leavetherest
	I Love These Quotes (Preview) *"When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up."* *Les Brown* *"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone"* *--Harriet Beecher Stowe* *"If love is universal, no one can be left out."* *Dee...*	leavetherest	4	557	Jul 17, 2016 by leavetherest
	Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message (Preview) Recently, I have had a couple of people from my meetings get my number and tell me that they were going to call to talk or get together for coffee--and they haven't. And there are a couple who have told me to call and I have and they don't return my call. Since I am really not a phone person and it was their idea...	leavetherest	14	2841	Jul 17, 2016 by leavetherest
	step 1 step 1 sponsorship stepwork (Preview) Im going to be going through my sponsees step 1 today, any advice? -- Edited by dboy on Tuesday 28th of June 2016 05:49:04 AM	dboy	11	910	Jul 16, 2016 by jhamlett
	Have a great day everyone (Preview) 1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. >2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. >3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. >4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. >5. Always drink upstream from the herd. >6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. >7. The... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	7	1207	Jul 16, 2016 by jhamlett
	Drinking dreams (Preview) I have drinking dreams (nightmares) which are extremely disturbing and leave me depressed and anxious the following day. I worry that these dreams are a sign of impending relapse. Has anyone had a similar experience?	Thotagauta	13	685	Jul 16, 2016 by jhamlett
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) July 4, 2016Quote of the Week"Behaviors are like tennis rackets; if yours is broken,get a new one. A woman at a meeting shared that behaviors are like tennis rackets. While a tennis racket works for a while - years even - eventually the strings wear out, the grip comes apart, and after a while you hav...	Pythonpappy	2	474	Jul 16, 2016 by Mr_David
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