Alcoholics Anonymous

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, great to have meeting at the moment, going through a very stressful time with hr issues at work. great to be dealing with it sober though and not running away. I'm in a great place with my supervisor for my academic work and have a meeting on thursday. This was very nearly lost to me because of alc...

progress · progress

hello everyone, I'm new to this site and thanks to Sobrietyspell for suggesting i introduce myself i shall. I first got sober in 1989 after hitting my bottom, losing material things is one thing but when one loses hope the options come down to only one of two choices..1) Die or 2)?. I didn't know...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

I had court today and lot of the outstanding issues were resolved. I can begin access again. The ex is adamant that she wants me to be a part of my son's life, and has backed off. From the sounds of it I just have to give half of the RRSP's to her, and sign off the house (wasn't mine anyways as I had gone bankrupt...

MDC · MDC

OK. I KNOW that you can get to my myspace account from here, but that is MY choice. Still more or less anonymous. And I'm not "ashamed" of my situation, but IF I want to share my story, it's my decision, right?? A guy from my mtgs, for the 2nd time has "outed"me. I was dealing wi...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi All, When I tried to log out, it stalled there, and then I just close the page, and started over, and each time I got a message of HTTP error. Might be a glictch just for today, but wanted to know if anyone else is having a problem. Thanks Toni

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

This is my anniversary week. This was the last week of a very insane lifestyle. And it is also a very monumental time in my 12 Step recovery. This week, everyday I am going to share a brief description of that final week. And the gift that I found at the end of that week. ********************************...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I start this thread to share my experience, but would also like to hear more about how the rest of you came to believe in a higher power or your God and how that process unfolded for you. I had so many confused ideas about what would happen and the steps when I first came into AA. Regarding step 2, I thought...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I woke up about an hour to late. At the time I was a maintenance manager at a large church and school. One of my responsibilities was to open the building in the morning, make sure the boilers were working or the A/C, unlock the doors, turn on the lights and just get prepared for the day. But I woke up and look...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hi all! My my my, what a busy couple of weeks, and so glad to be able to do SO many new things due to sobriety. ALL due to sobriety!! First off, I have been painting like a mad woman (art-canvas painting, not the boring kind... LOL). I set up our patio as my summer studio. All I need is to get a big slab of carpeti...

EveryDayisaNewDay · EveryDayisaNewDay

Hello Everyone I'm new to this site, this is my first post. I sought this site out to ask a question that I think I know the answer to. I've been sober since Jan 2008. My first year was great. My life got better and better all because I wasn't drinking. I did the work to improve my life but I couldn't have d...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Last night I was invited to go watch Elvis Costello by a friend, a severe alcoholic, but a friend nonetheless. I had never heard an Elvis Costello song in my life but it was an outdoor concert and the weather was great so I agreed to go. It didn't take a whole lot of convincing for me to drink and in no time we w...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Saturday morning (HST) AA at the Bay, Hawaii. The topic came from the Daily Reflections and those who responded I can stake my sobriety on while still doing the work. I took my current concern to the meeting and as suggested when I first got into recovery sat with an open mind and then shared my self. I...

LoveAlways · LoveAlways

Hi! I'm a 26 year old female. I have been sober for 6 months and 17 days. I haven't done drugs in 11 months. When I stopped drinking (well and drugs), and a few months before I stopped, I had the worst anxiety ever. Having panic attacks all the time. I'm on ativan and zoloft for my anxiety. The panic a...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

When I started a new life in recovery, I only set what seemed to be two simple goals. The first one was to have a "boring" life. I had my fill of drama and nightmares. Recovery has made my life anything but boring, though I still wish the real life drama would slow down long enough to get back on my...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I'll still be the same drunk who has never truly surrendered. I'll still be the same drunk who has been incapable of living a life that demands rigorous honesty. I'll still be the same drunk who thinks people who sincerely believe in a "higher power" should all be fitted for straight jacket...

Tina · Tina

Just sending out a thank you note for my request of prayers for my daughter. Thank you yesterday was a long emotional day, but turned into a happy day. The results came back in her favour and for those who know the situation that was great news. So thank you for those who said a prayer, Just shows you GOD w...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I heard this on the radio this morning and thought how true it is and how glad I am that it's true. I get up in the morning, do my stuff, prepare for the day, make my lsit of to dos (never more than 6 or 7 items, two of which are make a list and prioritise the list, so I get two quick and easy wins. I never add to this l...

New member · Sunshine35

Hi! I wanted to introduce myself. My Name is Sundee, and I have been dealing with alcoholism for about 5 years. I don't know how to tell you how it started, but I know it snowballed over the years. I'm starting a 12 step program, which starts this Tuesday night. Its 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Was the best...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, Am going to many meetings, and this is getting me from one day to the next. Today I had to send a difficult email facing up to something which is extremely important to me. Please send prayers. It was something I should have done many months ago but of course alcohol was the path I took to cope, unf...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, got through the work situation last week, turned it over and over and over... getting there, and to as many meetings as possible, am rearranging my schedule today to manage same, have to sort out other stuff as well but hey first things first right,

bikerbill · bikerbill

So I need new disc brakes on my motorbike. I ordered them 5 months ago and they arrived this week. This weekend is a 3 day holiday so I unpacked the discs to check them ready to fit this weekend and guess what? The parts supplier has sent the wrong discs! Boy was I peeved! A frantic 10 minutes on the suppliers...

barisax · barisax

I don't fear drinking dreams anymore. I've had plenty of them and that's just the ones I remember. My drinking dreams - in which I or someone else is drinking - serve to remind me of what I am, that my disease is just over my shoulder. No matter how far I've walked, I will put no more than one day's distanc...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Well some of you have read my prior post of this subject. Bottomline; my wife continued to engage in a emotional relationship with another man and lied about it- even after getting caught several times. The man a friend of mine and his wife is one my wife's best friends? WTF? I've been to a lawyer to s...

joelo · joelo

Hey guys, I am looking for anything and everything related to Step Four - workbooks, textbooks, pamphlets ... anything that will help me through this complicated step. Thanks guys!, joel

beachgirl · beachgirl

Haven't been posting for a while, but I have been thinking of you all. Especially after this week, which marks my 3rd year. I just came back from vacation with my family- it was great...but the reason I am posting is to remind myself that this week, in 2006, I hit bottom and terrified my peeps by having a...

MDC · MDC

What are the rules here? I'm so frustrated and mad, I WANT to cuss...What are the rules here??? I really want to drink also, but i KNOW MY rules on that. I don't want to offend anyone here, but I also wonder, what could I possilby say that one wouldn't hear at a bar? Usually, this would be a challenge to me...

pjd1978 · pjd1978

Hi guyz, I'm really bummed right now. I've been so for the past 3 months. But my AA meetings are a helpful distraction... My ex-boyfriend broke up with me 3 months ago when he opened his new bar. I know that this relationship probably wouldn't be good for my sobriety - but i'm just having a really hard t...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

At what point should a person say to him or herself "There's no hope for me, I'm one of the unfortunates who cannot be helped by this program. I was born this way."? A person can only try for so long, continuing to fail time and time again, before he or she has to admit "This is it. This is my l...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha MIP family!! Just got back from the morning meeting and the picked topic was faith. First guy to share a previous sponsee who has long decided to do this program his way. Consequence over the last few years insanity, institutions and jails and he says he hasn't drank. This morning he share how c...

agedcadillac · agedcadillac

I just found this forum thru a google search. I'm an alcoholic. 2 months, 5 days since last drink. 27 of those were spent in jail so I guess only voluntarily a month and a week without walking into the ABC store. I don't even know why I'm posting or what I'm going to say. I was addicted to the internet also. Th...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Fellahs, I've got to share this. Thursday I was told by a friend that a mutual friend had died about 4 years ago, what of? Alcoholism. Liver failed. Leaves a wife and a step daughter and a mother. 3 people at his funeral. Where were all his drinking buddies? Where was I - I was a drinking buddy of his up till a...

Ali7leighton · Ali7leighton

Hi All, I'm away for the week, 170 miles south of home. With a big group of people 20 adults & 10 kids! Feeling chuffed with myself as i've just returned from an AA meeting down here. It was really good to be with some like minded people and talk openly. Quite brave to find a meeting on my own and positiv...

The Sword · The Sword

Hello people- I have just signed up here a week or so ago, and have been lurking. I am not quite 3 months into this sobriety and while it has been very wonderful, I am having an issue. My wife has really escalated her drinking as of late and it is really difficult to be around her. I don't know what to do other...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

My stability came out of my trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. THE BEST OF BILL , p.46-47 As long as I try, with all my heart and soul, to pass along to others what has been passed along to me, and do not demand anything in return, life is good to me. Before entering this program of Alcoholics...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I see that some people use their real pictures on their profile-----but not many. And I know.....duuhhh Crystal, were anonymous : ) But other than that, is there any other problem with doing it?

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi everyone, I just thought that I would drop in and say 'hi' to you all. I hope that you are all well and sober. I'm still sober and just so thankful and grateful to the wonderful fellowship of AA for every sober day that I have. I had a computer problem for a little while, but a new graphics card sorte...

John · John

bikerbill · bikerbill

So there I was, lap top to hand, searching for a property to rent in the highlands of scotland for a short break. My estranged wife is coming with me, which is great. we had talked about what we wanted from this trip, materially, and she had mentioned that she'd like to see a sea eagle. So I was bearing this i...

Tina · Tina

Update from last post There's alot work to be done to clean up our town, and 11 year old boy died do to the storm that rolled through here yesterday. Continue to Keep those in your thoughts and prayers please. Thanks

Tina · Tina

Hi Just thought I'd drop in and let you know things are fine, I'm just gonna take a break from being on the board for a while.... Just taking some time out to clear my head and deal a few things, I will check in periodically. Thanks for all your support and the advice...... Take care all and talk soon. Tina...

Tina · Tina

Prayers are being sent out tonite for those in Durham, ON that have been affected from the tornado that hit us today. Several have been sent to the hospital and 1 had died. So please keep our town in your thoughts today. Especially for the families that have had family members who were sent to the hosp...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Sorry I haven't been checking in much, I'm trying to get my business going but still hitting a meeting just about every day. 6 months sober today. Hope all is well with everyone! Glenn

Tina · Tina

Well This will be my last post on here, and just want to say bye to alot of great folks here. It's been a great journey, I will take my experiences, strength and hope with me that I've learned from here with me. Thank you for all your sharing and support and all the Best for all of you ONE DAY AT A TIME soberly....

bikerbill · bikerbill

.........I have mostly been pretty chilled. I had a call from a fellow member on friday night to tell me that he was sitting outside the off licence ready to get a drink. So what do you want me to do about it? Talk me out of it he says, as if I could says I. Right Smart*rse I'm coming round. 5 minutes later he ran...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Thinking of you all & feeling you in my heart but no chance to dwelve & snuggle in until Thursday night.. Know you're loved MIP, Danielle X

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Dumb.

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi all, Was thinking of Joni's Post on Cranskter, and have to say I am unwinding from feeling more like a growling grizzly bear this am. Had two situations yesterday that I could not resolve, and first thing this am I did so. The first was a Contractor, that had said she wanted to be at my house to go ov...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey All, Anyone watch the Johnny Cash movie "Walk the line"? Pretty powerful stuff.

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Hi y'all, I'm not really drunk and naked. I'm just an attention whore and I knew my thread would get more hits with that as the subject I just thought I'd check in and say hello. I got a temporary sponsor and I'm taking another stab at not being a stumblebumpisspot. Obviously I'm fearful and worried about...

learning · learning

Dear (MIP) Family, Thurs. 8-13 was my birthday. Had no special plans, work, home, check in on my father who was preparing for a med. test on the 14th, ect. Had gotten online and was overwelmed by all these messages in regards to the day. Feeling blessed, I responded with a thank you for having ea...

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	great to have meetings (Preview) Dear all, great to have meeting at the moment, going through a very stressful time with hr issues at work. great to be dealing with it sober though and not running away. I'm in a great place with my supervisor for my academic work and have a meeting on thursday. This was very nearly lost to me because of alc...	newcomer	2	400	Sep 2, 2009 by Mike B.
	Would like to introduce myself (Preview) hello everyone, I'm new to this site and thanks to Sobrietyspell for suggesting i introduce myself i shall. I first got sober in 1989 after hitting my bottom, losing material things is one thing but when one loses hope the options come down to only one of two choices..1) Die or 2)?. I didn't know...	progress	14	700	Sep 1, 2009 by Rob84
	D-Day has come and gone........time to exhale Scotty (Preview) I had court today and lot of the outstanding issues were resolved. I can begin access again. The ex is adamant that she wants me to be a part of my son's life, and has backed off. From the sounds of it I just have to give half of the RRSP's to her, and sign off the house (wasn't mine anyways as I had gone bankrupt...	mstrmsn66	6	707	Sep 1, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Anonymous???? (Preview) OK. I KNOW that you can get to my myspace account from here, but that is MY choice. Still more or less anonymous. And I'm not "ashamed" of my situation, but IF I want to share my story, it's my decision, right?? A guy from my mtgs, for the 2nd time has "outed"me. I was dealing wi...	MDC	9	464	Sep 1, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	ARE ANY OTHERS HAVING A PROBLEM, GETTING TO THIS SITE???? (Preview) Hi All, When I tried to log out, it stalled there, and then I just close the page, and started over, and each time I got a message of HTTP error. Might be a glictch just for today, but wanted to know if anyone else is having a problem. Thanks Toni	toni baloney	6	397	Sep 1, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	My anniversary week - day 1 (Preview) This is my anniversary week. This was the last week of a very insane lifestyle. And it is also a very monumental time in my 12 Step recovery. This week, everyday I am going to share a brief description of that final week. And the gift that I found at the end of that week. ********************************...	Dave Harm	8	433	Sep 1, 2009 by Jerry F
	Coming to Believe (Preview) I start this thread to share my experience, but would also like to hear more about how the rest of you came to believe in a higher power or your God and how that process unfolded for you. I had so many confused ideas about what would happen and the steps when I first came into AA. Regarding step 2, I thought...	pinkchip	13	710	Sep 1, 2009 by pinkchip
	My Anniversary Week - Day 2 (Preview) I woke up about an hour to late. At the time I was a maintenance manager at a large church and school. One of my responsibilities was to open the building in the morning, make sure the boilers were working or the A/C, unlock the doors, turn on the lights and just get prepared for the day. But I woke up and look...	Dave Harm	0	6406	Sep 1, 2009 by Dave Harm
	checking in........................................ (Preview) Hi all! My my my, what a busy couple of weeks, and so glad to be able to do SO many new things due to sobriety. ALL due to sobriety!! First off, I have been painting like a mad woman (art-canvas painting, not the boring kind... LOL). I set up our patio as my summer studio. All I need is to get a big slab of carpeti...	jonijoni1	5	395	Aug 31, 2009 by pinkchip
	Am I A Dry Drunk (Preview) Hello Everyone I'm new to this site, this is my first post. I sought this site out to ask a question that I think I know the answer to. I've been sober since Jan 2008. My first year was great. My life got better and better all because I wasn't drinking. I did the work to improve my life but I couldn't have d...	EveryDayisaNewDay	17	1884	Aug 31, 2009 by Geraldo
	Hopefully my last experience with alcohol... (Preview) Last night I was invited to go watch Elvis Costello by a friend, a severe alcoholic, but a friend nonetheless. I had never heard an Elvis Costello song in my life but it was an outdoor concert and the weather was great so I agreed to go. It didn't take a whole lot of convincing for me to drink and in no time we w...	Tipsy McStagger	17	1425	Aug 30, 2009 by progress
	Anonymity and the Ego.... (Preview) Saturday morning (HST) AA at the Bay, Hawaii. The topic came from the Daily Reflections and those who responded I can stake my sobriety on while still doing the work. I took my current concern to the meeting and as suggested when I first got into recovery sat with an open mind and then shared my self. I...	Jerry F	4	414	Aug 30, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Anxiety? (Preview) Hi! I'm a 26 year old female. I have been sober for 6 months and 17 days. I haven't done drugs in 11 months. When I stopped drinking (well and drugs), and a few months before I stopped, I had the worst anxiety ever. Having panic attacks all the time. I'm on ativan and zoloft for my anxiety. The panic a...	LoveAlways	11	496	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	Goals (Preview) When I started a new life in recovery, I only set what seemed to be two simple goals. The first one was to have a "boring" life. I had my fill of drama and nightmares. Recovery has made my life anything but boring, though I still wish the real life drama would slow down long enough to get back on my...	Dave Harm	4	1151	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	If I go back what will be different? (Preview) I'll still be the same drunk who has never truly surrendered. I'll still be the same drunk who has been incapable of living a life that demands rigorous honesty. I'll still be the same drunk who thinks people who sincerely believe in a "higher power" should all be fitted for straight jacket...	Tipsy McStagger	13	573	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	"Thank You" (Preview) Just sending out a thank you note for my request of prayers for my daughter. Thank you yesterday was a long emotional day, but turned into a happy day. The results came back in her favour and for those who know the situation that was great news. So thank you for those who said a prayer, Just shows you GOD w...	Tina	4	397	Aug 29, 2009 by joelo
	about 85% of life is humdrum (Preview) I heard this on the radio this morning and thought how true it is and how glad I am that it's true. I get up in the morning, do my stuff, prepare for the day, make my lsit of to dos (never more than 6 or 7 items, two of which are make a list and prioritise the list, so I get two quick and easy wins. I never add to this l...	bikerbill	6	444	Aug 28, 2009 by bikerbill
	New member (Preview) Hi! I wanted to introduce myself. My Name is Sundee, and I have been dealing with alcoholism for about 5 years. I don't know how to tell you how it started, but I know it snowballed over the years. I'm starting a 12 step program, which starts this Tuesday night. Its 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Was the best...	Sunshine35	17	534	Aug 27, 2009 by Sunshine35
	Facing up to things (Preview) Dear all, Am going to many meetings, and this is getting me from one day to the next. Today I had to send a difficult email facing up to something which is extremely important to me. Please send prayers. It was something I should have done many months ago but of course alcohol was the path I took to cope, unf...	newcomer	5	430	Aug 27, 2009 by kkotz401
	Turning it over (Preview) Dear all, got through the work situation last week, turned it over and over and over... getting there, and to as many meetings as possible, am rearranging my schedule today to manage same, have to sort out other stuff as well but hey first things first right,	newcomer	5	492	Aug 27, 2009 by kkotz401
	A challenge to my serenity (Preview) So I need new disc brakes on my motorbike. I ordered them 5 months ago and they arrived this week. This weekend is a 3 day holiday so I unpacked the discs to check them ready to fit this weekend and guess what? The parts supplier has sent the wrong discs! Boy was I peeved! A frantic 10 minutes on the suppliers...	bikerbill	3	447	Aug 27, 2009 by bikerbill
	Dreams... always there to remind me (Preview) I don't fear drinking dreams anymore. I've had plenty of them and that's just the ones I remember. My drinking dreams - in which I or someone else is drinking - serve to remind me of what I am, that my disease is just over my shoulder. No matter how far I've walked, I will put no more than one day's distanc...	barisax	2	412	Aug 27, 2009 by Jerry F
	Relationship- Now what to do?????? (Preview) Well some of you have read my prior post of this subject. Bottomline; my wife continued to engage in a emotional relationship with another man and lied about it- even after getting caught several times. The man a friend of mine and his wife is one my wife's best friends? WTF? I've been to a lawyer to s...	Mike B.	10	1703	Aug 26, 2009 by MDC
	Step FOUR - need help Step Four AA workbook textbook (Preview) Hey guys, I am looking for anything and everything related to Step Four - workbooks, textbooks, pamphlets ... anything that will help me through this complicated step. Thanks guys!, joel	joelo	12	8212	Aug 26, 2009 by toni baloney
	greetings (Preview) Haven't been posting for a while, but I have been thinking of you all. Especially after this week, which marks my 3rd year. I just came back from vacation with my family- it was great...but the reason I am posting is to remind myself that this week, in 2006, I hit bottom and terrified my peeps by having a...	beachgirl	11	481	Aug 26, 2009 by beachgirl
	colorful language? (Preview) What are the rules here? I'm so frustrated and mad, I WANT to cuss...What are the rules here??? I really want to drink also, but i KNOW MY rules on that. I don't want to offend anyone here, but I also wonder, what could I possilby say that one wouldn't hear at a bar? Usually, this would be a challenge to me...	MDC	12	518	Aug 25, 2009 by joelo
	Missing my ex :( (Preview) Hi guyz, I'm really bummed right now. I've been so for the past 3 months. But my AA meetings are a helpful distraction... My ex-boyfriend broke up with me 3 months ago when he opened his new bar. I know that this relationship probably wouldn't be good for my sobriety - but i'm just having a really hard t...	pjd1978	5	449	Aug 25, 2009 by pjd1978
	When do you know that you're a write off? (Preview) At what point should a person say to him or herself "There's no hope for me, I'm one of the unfortunates who cannot be helped by this program. I was born this way."? A person can only try for so long, continuing to fail time and time again, before he or she has to admit "This is it. This is my l...	Tipsy McStagger	11	588	Aug 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	Think you're still not affected? (Preview) Aloha MIP family!! Just got back from the morning meeting and the picked topic was faith. First guy to share a previous sponsee who has long decided to do this program his way. Consequence over the last few years insanity, institutions and jails and he says he hasn't drank. This morning he share how c...	Jerry F	4	483	Aug 24, 2009 by barisax
	broken record (Preview) I just found this forum thru a google search. I'm an alcoholic. 2 months, 5 days since last drink. 27 of those were spent in jail so I guess only voluntarily a month and a week without walking into the ABC store. I don't even know why I'm posting or what I'm going to say. I was addicted to the internet also. Th...	agedcadillac	7	494	Aug 24, 2009 by agedcadillac
	This weekend. (Preview) Fellahs, I've got to share this. Thursday I was told by a friend that a mutual friend had died about 4 years ago, what of? Alcoholism. Liver failed. Leaves a wife and a step daughter and a mother. 3 people at his funeral. Where were all his drinking buddies? Where was I - I was a drinking buddy of his up till a...	bikerbill	4	419	Aug 24, 2009 by bikerbill
	On holiday! (Preview) Hi All, I'm away for the week, 170 miles south of home. With a big group of people 20 adults & 10 kids! Feeling chuffed with myself as i've just returned from an AA meeting down here. It was really good to be with some like minded people and talk openly. Quite brave to find a meeting on my own and positiv...	Ali7leighton	3	529	Aug 24, 2009 by Jerry F
	Married to someone who is still drinking (Preview) Hello people- I have just signed up here a week or so ago, and have been lurking. I am not quite 3 months into this sobriety and while it has been very wonderful, I am having an issue. My wife has really escalated her drinking as of late and it is really difficult to be around her. I don't know what to do other...	The Sword	5	498	Aug 23, 2009 by Jerry F
	Daily Reflections ~ We Just Try & 24 Hrs (Preview) My stability came out of my trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. THE BEST OF BILL , p.46-47 As long as I try, with all my heart and soul, to pass along to others what has been passed along to me, and do not demand anything in return, life is good to me. Before entering this program of Alcoholics...	Sobrietyspell	3	1151	Aug 23, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	STUPID QUESTION (Preview) I see that some people use their real pictures on their profile-----but not many. And I know.....duuhhh Crystal, were anonymous : ) But other than that, is there any other problem with doing it?	cramcj01	6	453	Aug 23, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	Hi Everyone (Preview) Hi everyone, I just thought that I would drop in and say 'hi' to you all. I hope that you are all well and sober. I'm still sober and just so thankful and grateful to the wonderful fellowship of AA for every sober day that I have. I had a computer problem for a little while, but a new graphics card sorte...	Quetzal	8	473	Aug 23, 2009 by toni baloney
	Just a test drive...whats your thoughts? (Preview)	John	5	509	Aug 22, 2009 by joelo
	about last night and the return of old behaviours. (Preview) So there I was, lap top to hand, searching for a property to rent in the highlands of scotland for a short break. My estranged wife is coming with me, which is great. we had talked about what we wanted from this trip, materially, and she had mentioned that she'd like to see a sea eagle. So I was bearing this i...	bikerbill	6	460	Aug 22, 2009 by Rob84
	Update (Preview) Update from last post There's alot work to be done to clean up our town, and 11 year old boy died do to the storm that rolled through here yesterday. Continue to Keep those in your thoughts and prayers please. Thanks	Tina	5	437	Aug 22, 2009 by learning
	NONE (Preview) Hi Just thought I'd drop in and let you know things are fine, I'm just gonna take a break from being on the board for a while.... Just taking some time out to clear my head and deal a few things, I will check in periodically. Thanks for all your support and the advice...... Take care all and talk soon. Tina...	Tina	5	530	Aug 21, 2009 by Tina
	Prayers reaching out (Preview) Prayers are being sent out tonite for those in Durham, ON that have been affected from the tornado that hit us today. Several have been sent to the hospital and 1 had died. So please keep our town in your thoughts today. Especially for the families that have had family members who were sent to the hosp...	Tina	3	341	Aug 21, 2009 by jonijoni1
	HI everybuggy! (Preview) Sorry I haven't been checking in much, I'm trying to get my business going but still hitting a meeting just about every day. 6 months sober today. Hope all is well with everyone! Glenn	FlyingSquirrel	11	508	Aug 21, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	My Last Post (Preview) Well This will be my last post on here, and just want to say bye to alot of great folks here. It's been a great journey, I will take my experiences, strength and hope with me that I've learned from here with me. Thank you for all your sharing and support and all the Best for all of you ONE DAY AT A TIME soberly....	Tina	3	527	Aug 21, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	Since the weekend........ (Preview) .........I have mostly been pretty chilled. I had a call from a fellow member on friday night to tell me that he was sitting outside the off licence ready to get a drink. So what do you want me to do about it? Talk me out of it he says, as if I could says I. Right Smart*rse I'm coming round. 5 minutes later he ran...	bikerbill	7	489	Aug 21, 2009 by bikerbill
	a lil love note x (Preview) Thinking of you all & feeling you in my heart but no chance to dwelve & snuggle in until Thursday night.. Know you're loved MIP, Danielle X	Sobrietyspell	7	601	Aug 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	"You have recently posted a comment... Please wait a moment before trying to post again." (Preview) Dumb.	jonijoni1	4	509	Aug 20, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Unwinding...... (Preview) Hi all, Was thinking of Joni's Post on Cranskter, and have to say I am unwinding from feeling more like a growling grizzly bear this am. Had two situations yesterday that I could not resolve, and first thing this am I did so. The first was a Contractor, that had said she wanted to be at my house to go ov...	toni baloney	6	437	Aug 20, 2009 by Mike B.
	Walk the line (Preview) Hey All, Anyone watch the Johnny Cash movie "Walk the line"? Pretty powerful stuff.	turninggrey	7	425	Aug 20, 2009 by bikerbill
	Drunk and naked pics (Preview) Hi y'all, I'm not really drunk and naked. I'm just an attention whore and I knew my thread would get more hits with that as the subject I just thought I'd check in and say hello. I got a temporary sponsor and I'm taking another stab at not being a stumblebumpisspot. Obviously I'm fearful and worried about...	Tipsy McStagger	10	7222	Aug 19, 2009 by joelo
	The Birthday Present (Preview) Dear (MIP) Family, Thurs. 8-13 was my birthday. Had no special plans, work, home, check in on my father who was preparing for a med. test on the 14th, ect. Had gotten online and was overwelmed by all these messages in regards to the day. Feeling blessed, I responded with a thank you for having ea...	learning	6	465	Aug 19, 2009 by pinkchip
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