Alcoholics Anonymous

pinkchip · pinkchip

I just wanted to share a revelation I had as I attended yet another beginner's meeting. I still go to 3 of them a week. When I started there were so many white chips. Several of us made it to 90 days. In my first meetings, I looked at those people with over 90 days as being so strong. Then I became one. Tha...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi There to All of You, My name is Toni, and I usually post here, but having an eye problem, so have to stay off of computer. Missing this MIP board so much I just had to break the Doctors orders for a few minutes , but will be back soon. So AMAZING to see all the New wonderful folks joining MIP. this is an...

Tina · Tina

OPPSS LOL here's showing my level of insanity!!!At lunchtime, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hairdryer at passing cars. See if they slow down.Page yourself over the intercom, and don't disguise your voice.Everytime Ask you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.Pu...

sabby · sabby

Hi there, I am new to this and made a few posts but I thought I would say a proper 'hello' I had been attending meetings for almost 9 months before I picked up again - it was a huge shock to honest, I really did think I was doing all the right things and working this. But I guess it just shows me how cunning this...

Tina · Tina

Hi Just thought I'd drop in and let you guys I'm still here, been busy hours at work have increased somewhat. Busy getting start with my daughter going to camp for a month at the end of June, she'll be gone for a month. I'm excited for her and I'm gonna miss her at the same time. She now works along side he...

TooTaaToo · TooTaaToo

I hope I am posting this in the correct forum. If not, please direct me to the correct one. Well, I am here finally. I began drinking about 3 years ago and I think over the last several days I have come to the realization that I need help to quit. I am not physically addicted (no shakes, no need of a drink in th...

MDC · MDC

I know that I need this, It's just so hard. I was sober for over 2 months. Out of nowhere, I slip up and can't seem to get my footing again. I was going to go to a meeting today, but it's an hour earlier on Saturdays and Sundays. I'll be there tomorrow. I had some issues come back from the past to bite me, and...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi everyone, I have just received a very upsetting 'phone call. My cousin's youngest daughter, aged 13, is in hospital yet again. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis shortly after she was born. She has been in hospital for the last five or six weeks. Recently, she has been on a feeding tube. She...

Jason J · Jason J

The weather is great here and it's a great weekend. Yesterday I visited my grandma, watched some supermoto practice at the local track, rented a jack and re-leveled my shed, did yard work, got a pallet of retaining wall blocks for a project, BBQ'd, had backyard campfire, went to a meeting, went for a m...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Daily Reflections A LIST OF BLESSINGS One exercise that I practice is to try for a full inventory of my blessings. . . . AS BILL SEES IT, p. 37 What did I have to be grateful for? I shut myself up and started listing the blessings for which I was in no way responsible, beginning with having been born of sound m...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

.... that is, since I changed my profile and started again at 0, last year or something like that.... :o) Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy

chefkim · chefkim

hello I have been sober for 6 years. but as of late I feel I need allot of reinforcement spiritually, I do attend a walk in meeting, and I just foun this message board, also reading the big book...hope to get to know you all better... looking forward to taking one day at a time with you all...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p 64It is very difficult for me to come to terms with my spiritual illness because of my great pride, disguised by my material successes and my intellectual power. Intelligence is not incompa...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Missing my Hero, and Oh so proud of him!

had_enough · had_enough

I am in a desperate situation & need urgent help. My partner & I live in my mums house and since she got with her bloke & married him last summer this household has been hell. He is a drinker & cause`s nothing but arguments every day/ night. The police have been called several times but...

sabby · sabby

Hi there, I wonder if you could please help me?I am a member of AA and am currently conducting a study for my undergraduate dissertation on ' 'perspectives of time', anxiety & spirituality in 12-step addiction recovery ' and I'd really appreciate it, if you could help by completing my online surv...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

I saw my "Carl Jung" this afternoon (you would never believe how much this Dr. reminds me of Jung!!), and he has prescribed a lifestyle change for me. I have been worrying about my level of stress and exhaustion lately, and was asked when I get up in the morning. "Oh, 5:30". When d...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

Well, I just got back last night from being in Europe for 3 weeks. What a trip it was! I stayed at a youth center in Wales for 2 weeks doing some service work for the local forestry service (clearing footpaths, building small bridges). Of the 14 people I stayed with, I was the only one that spoke fluent Engl...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

I have been working so hard in a new role at work the past 6 months, it is hard to explain, but it has been soooo stressful, just the nature of it, and 99% of my time not being with my beloved patients anymore, being stuck at a desk and dealing with all kinds of issues, pathology, and medication changes, not...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Welcome to my quiet living room here tonight. It is evening and time to get calm, relax, clear the mind. I am aware of my own peace tonight, and I want to share it with you. Pajamas on, sitting in the recliner, logging on to MIP in the quiet, dog lying on the floor next to me, and seeing what miracles you all ar...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Witchy women talking about me at work, the boss getting on my butt and taking stuff out on me from out of nowhere. Really felt like telling them all to go to hell, and just driving away, leaving them hanging like fools, with mouths wide open. But hey, I guess I didn't get sober to act like that. I can at least...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

I find it amazing how GOD works in misterious ways. My granfather passed this a.m. and I prayed last night although I knew if it was his time to go he would. When I prayed last night I asked for him to visit in my dreams(which I new he would) but he passed at 5:30 a.m. I did not see him nor do I think I wanted to do...

Dakota · Dakota

Please say a little prayer for a young woman that has been led astray. She is most likely using/ possible a few chemical dependancys. Her whereabouts are hard to pinpoint and she has little contact with her family. When she makes an attempt to get help they are thwarted. She has other problems and they s...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The 5 As of Adjustment ~ Awareness ~Until we admit awareness of a problem or a character defect, we cannot possibly let it go. Steps 4 & 5 apply here. Attitude ~This is the Willingness A. Do we justify our thoughts or actions? Do we want to keep doing what we are doing & get different result...

dale63 · dale63

Hello, I am new to the board. Just past one year actually today is 13 months. I had a long drinking career, but finally found the help that I needed to get sober. I am a member of a small but very good group that has great structure. Just looking for some more AA buddies. Best Wishes to All Dale G.

MDC · MDC

Need prayers, enough said. MDC

bartist8 · bartist8

Hi everyone, My name is Barton and I'm an alcoholic and an addict. I had 10 years sobriety until I started taking pain medication. I'm off the Tramadol but now I have a nasty and horrible addiction to cough syrup. Generic Robittussin DM brand. Today I have hit rock bottom and I want to get back to my life a...

MDC · MDC

I don't know exactly why I was brought here, but I want to thank everyone here. You all have seen what I've been going through and have been supportive. I came here looking for just one person to say, "I care, " I've gotten so much more that that. I was here ready and willing to die. Through...

mindtraveler · mindtraveler

hello i am new to this website. i am early in recovery, 4 1/2 months. working a program, somewhat. Def hitting mtg's and making calls for sure, it works. been around before with my mouth shut and never picking up the phone. anyhow its too late to call anyone now. i just awoke from a nightmare that my m...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Daily Reflections ONE DAY AT A TIME Above all, take it one day at a time. AS BILL SEES IT, p.11 Why do I kid myself that I must stay away from a drink for only one day, when I know perfectly well I must never drink again as long as I live? I am not kidding myself because one day at a time is probably the only way I can...

TLH · TLH

By an old friend from my teen years.... He's going on twenty years sober this year, I believe holding the distinction of being my childhood friend with the most years under his belt (A funny statistic unless you take into consideration that I know like three people from my childhood who are living and a...

berthaboatwright · berthaboatwright

today was day nine ...again like i have said before the hours of 5pm and on are really difficult for me for some reason. This morning i went to church stayed late to talk with friends and let my daughter play with the church children. We came home and enjoied each others company till my husband got off duty...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Daily Reflections WE FORGIVE. . . . Often it was while working on this Step with our sponsors or spiritual adviser that we first felt truly able to forgive others, no matter how deeply we felt they had wronged us. Our moral inventory had persuaded us that all-round forgiveness was desirable, but it was...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I was just thinking, I wonder what happened to nique?

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

WOW....I knew I'd make it this far this time, however, I did not plan on so many people out there who care about me making it this far. I love my sobriety and have so much support. I thank GOD daily for whatever kind of day I have had, and they are mostly good one's. I just want to say thanks to all of you for lett...

MDC · MDC

I'm really trying this. With All that is going on, I'm just so confussed and tired. How does one deal with the emotional issues/suicidal thoughts associated with this disease. All the problems that pile up seems like it's more than I can take. I don't understand why I'm felling this way. If I was...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Jane wrote Thank You If this doesn't get deleted it will be my 500th postings here at MIP.And what a great place!!From what one of you told me, I will be what you call an old-timer (here) with this post.And nothing could be further from the truth.I did, in part, get to 500 postings by posting some really co...

Dreamnine · Dreamnine

This isn't good- I have a few anger and resentment issues. I was at a meeting last Saturday and everything was fine- good share etc.. Then, at just 8:40, one of the duty members started tidying up and collecting cups when the chairperson had just started handing the meeting around the room. His reason b...

Josie46 · Josie46

My husband is an alcoholic and I am getting reallly tired of him going off when he is drinking over nothing. I am tired of being verbally abused. Is this a good place to post and look for help?

berthaboatwright · berthaboatwright

today is day number 8 that i have been sober. It is probably the longest ive been sober in about 4 years.

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

-- Edited by Dave Harm on Sunday 17th of May 2009 11:43:52 AM

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi All, Have heard that several times, and years later, finally understood the meaning. When we remove Alcohol from our lives with God's Help, it can be for some, it sure was for me, just a symptom of many other problems that were anethnised with Alcohol. It seemed like the first maybe 6 or 7 years wa...

kkotz401 · kkotz401

I feel like posting this. I've recently felt a lot of stress as a soon-to-be college grad. I haven't been able to find a job yet and I am feeling like I am going to relapse. I know alcohol isn't the answer. I've tried that in the past and it hasn't worked. I figured I would start this thread and see what advice...

MDC · MDC

OK, so I'm back to trying to stay sober, going to meetings. Tomorrow is my last day at work, so I'm unemployeed after 15 years. It's official, wife wants out, she learned of some things that happened while I was drunk. Knownig that I hurt her hurts more than knowing she's gone. I know I have to stay so...

nancylee · nancylee

Hi all, I have worried about my drinking for a long time now. I used to drink 3 to 4 glasses of wine on a Friday and Saturday night, more if I was out. Since I quit smoking five years ago, I started drinking almost nightly. I thought it helped with some anxiety I have always had. Now I drink wine every night, al...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I have been on a mission to understand these first 3 steps. I came into AA thinking I could understand them and work through them immediately. I did not know that it was a process that would take 7 and a half months to get to just this point. At around 60 days I started to think of steps 1 through 3 as a rolle...

MDC · MDC

Hey, I'm back. I really thought that I was doing good. I had only had 1 beer in over 60 days. I made it through learning of my wife's affair, her illlness in the hospital, my own suicidal thoughts, and the death of my grandmother...without drinking. Then one day for no reason, I start back. It's like I...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. . . . they have turned to easier methods. . . . But they had not learned enough humility. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 72-73 Humility sounds so much like humiliation, but it really is the ability to look at myse...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

So amazed and thrilled to see SOOOO MANY new members here every single day@!!!! So awesome that so many are seeking recovery and fellowship, and are finding MIP and our wonderful family along their search. Welcome to you all, each and every one!!! ((((((((HUGS)))))))) Joni

Nick H · Nick H

Hello everybody...My name is Nick and i recently had a post on here asking for speakers in my area to help me out on filling my positions needed to fill my schedule.. Well i got some good feed back on here but nobody in my area I did make like two calls early the next morn and told some other people about my pr...

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	Beginner's meeting experience (Preview) I just wanted to share a revelation I had as I attended yet another beginner's meeting. I still go to 3 of them a week. When I started there were so many white chips. Several of us made it to 90 days. In my first meetings, I looked at those people with over 90 days as being so strong. Then I became one. Tha...	pinkchip	5	377	May 25, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW PEOPLE HERE!!!! (Preview) Hi There to All of You, My name is Toni, and I usually post here, but having an eye problem, so have to stay off of computer. Missing this MIP board so much I just had to break the Doctors orders for a few minutes , but will be back soon. So AMAZING to see all the New wonderful folks joining MIP. this is an...	toni baloney	2	238	May 25, 2009 by georgiediva
	TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LEVEL OF INSANITY!!! (Preview) OPPSS LOL here's showing my level of insanity!!!At lunchtime, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hairdryer at passing cars. See if they slow down.Page yourself over the intercom, and don't disguise your voice.Everytime Ask you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.Pu...	Tina	4	909	May 25, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	'Hello' introduction (Preview) Hi there, I am new to this and made a few posts but I thought I would say a proper 'hello' I had been attending meetings for almost 9 months before I picked up again - it was a huge shock to honest, I really did think I was doing all the right things and working this. But I guess it just shows me how cunning this...	sabby	11	454	May 25, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Just thought I'd drop (Preview) Hi Just thought I'd drop in and let you guys I'm still here, been busy hours at work have increased somewhat. Busy getting start with my daughter going to camp for a month at the end of June, she'll be gone for a month. I'm excited for her and I'm gonna miss her at the same time. She now works along side he...	Tina	3	746	May 25, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Introduction if I may. (Preview) I hope I am posting this in the correct forum. If not, please direct me to the correct one. Well, I am here finally. I began drinking about 3 years ago and I think over the last several days I have come to the realization that I need help to quit. I am not physically addicted (no shakes, no need of a drink in th...	TooTaaToo	18	894	May 25, 2009 by TooTaaToo
	I'm back, and starting again (Preview) I know that I need this, It's just so hard. I was sober for over 2 months. Out of nowhere, I slip up and can't seem to get my footing again. I was going to go to a meeting today, but it's an hour earlier on Saturdays and Sundays. I'll be there tomorrow. I had some issues come back from the past to bite me, and...	MDC	14	421	May 25, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Prayers Needed Please (Preview) Hi everyone, I have just received a very upsetting 'phone call. My cousin's youngest daughter, aged 13, is in hospital yet again. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis shortly after she was born. She has been in hospital for the last five or six weeks. Recently, she has been on a feeding tube. She...	Quetzal	12	841	May 24, 2009 by turninggrey
	sober holdiay weekend! (Preview) The weather is great here and it's a great weekend. Yesterday I visited my grandma, watched some supermoto practice at the local track, rented a jack and re-leveled my shed, did yard work, got a pallet of retaining wall blocks for a project, BBQ'd, had backyard campfire, went to a meeting, went for a m...	Jason J	3	301	May 24, 2009 by turninggrey
	Daily Reflections ~ A List of Blessings & 24Hrs (Preview) Daily Reflections A LIST OF BLESSINGS One exercise that I practice is to try for a full inventory of my blessings. . . . AS BILL SEES IT, p. 37 What did I have to be grateful for? I shut myself up and started listing the blessings for which I was in no way responsible, beginning with having been born of sound m...	Sobrietyspell	2	940	May 24, 2009 by jj
	***** 500 POSTS****** (Preview) .... that is, since I changed my profile and started again at 0, last year or something like that.... :o) Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy	jonijoni1	5	668	May 24, 2009 by Doll
	intro from me... (Preview) hello I have been sober for 6 years. but as of late I feel I need allot of reinforcement spiritually, I do attend a walk in meeting, and I just foun this message board, also reading the big book...hope to get to know you all better... looking forward to taking one day at a time with you all...	chefkim	4	430	May 24, 2009 by sabby
	Daily Reflections ~ Spiritual Health & 24hrs (Preview) When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p 64It is very difficult for me to come to terms with my spiritual illness because of my great pride, disguised by my material successes and my intellectual power. Intelligence is not incompa...	Sobrietyspell	0	1063	May 23, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Memorial Day (Preview) Missing my Hero, and Oh so proud of him!	jonijoni1	5	811	May 23, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	He wont stop drinking & she wont let him go (Preview) I am in a desperate situation & need urgent help. My partner & I live in my mums house and since she got with her bloke & married him last summer this household has been hell. He is a drinker & cause`s nothing but arguments every day/ night. The police have been called several times but...	had_enough	6	1000	May 23, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Can you please help me ? I'd really appreciate it! (closed) (Preview) Hi there, I wonder if you could please help me?I am a member of AA and am currently conducting a study for my undergraduate dissertation on ' 'perspectives of time', anxiety & spirituality in 12-step addiction recovery ' and I'd really appreciate it, if you could help by completing my online surv...	sabby	0	332	May 23, 2009 by sabby
	New Doctor's Orders (Preview) I saw my "Carl Jung" this afternoon (you would never believe how much this Dr. reminds me of Jung!!), and he has prescribed a lifestyle change for me. I have been worrying about my level of stress and exhaustion lately, and was asked when I get up in the morning. "Oh, 5:30". When d...	jonijoni1	5	806	May 23, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Back to everything (Preview) Well, I just got back last night from being in Europe for 3 weeks. What a trip it was! I stayed at a youth center in Wales for 2 weeks doing some service work for the local forestry service (clearing footpaths, building small bridges). Of the 14 people I stayed with, I was the only one that spoke fluent Engl...	Dodsworth	4	765	May 22, 2009 by pinkchip
	Wonderful News Today (Preview) I have been working so hard in a new role at work the past 6 months, it is hard to explain, but it has been soooo stressful, just the nature of it, and 99% of my time not being with my beloved patients anymore, being stuck at a desk and dealing with all kinds of issues, pathology, and medication changes, not...	jonijoni1	1	630	May 22, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Simple Evening Gratitude.... for newbies and old timers... (Preview) Welcome to my quiet living room here tonight. It is evening and time to get calm, relax, clear the mind. I am aware of my own peace tonight, and I want to share it with you. Pajamas on, sitting in the recliner, logging on to MIP in the quiet, dog lying on the floor next to me, and seeing what miracles you all ar...	jonijoni1	2	667	May 22, 2009 by Dakota
	Sh*t, still have sensitive feelings.......................... (Preview) Witchy women talking about me at work, the boss getting on my butt and taking stuff out on me from out of nowhere. Really felt like telling them all to go to hell, and just driving away, leaving them hanging like fools, with mouths wide open. But hey, I guess I didn't get sober to act like that. I can at least...	jonijoni1	11	1009	May 22, 2009 by pinkchip
	Death in your Family (Preview) I find it amazing how GOD works in misterious ways. My granfather passed this a.m. and I prayed last night although I knew if it was his time to go he would. When I prayed last night I asked for him to visit in my dreams(which I new he would) but he passed at 5:30 a.m. I did not see him nor do I think I wanted to do...	Sacrifice	3	773	May 22, 2009 by pinkchip
	please pray for (Preview) Please say a little prayer for a young woman that has been led astray. She is most likely using/ possible a few chemical dependancys. Her whereabouts are hard to pinpoint and she has little contact with her family. When she makes an attempt to get help they are thwarted. She has other problems and they s...	Dakota	11	836	May 22, 2009 by Dakota
	AA ~ Altered Attitudes (Preview) The 5 As of Adjustment ~ Awareness ~Until we admit awareness of a problem or a character defect, we cannot possibly let it go. Steps 4 & 5 apply here. Attitude ~This is the Willingness A. Do we justify our thoughts or actions? Do we want to keep doing what we are doing & get different result...	Sobrietyspell	2	906	May 21, 2009 by jonijoni1
	New to Board (Preview) Hello, I am new to the board. Just past one year actually today is 13 months. I had a long drinking career, but finally found the help that I needed to get sober. I am a member of a small but very good group that has great structure. Just looking for some more AA buddies. Best Wishes to All Dale G.	dale63	8	869	May 21, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Please help (Preview) Need prayers, enough said. MDC	MDC	10	953	May 21, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I'm new here (Preview) Hi everyone, My name is Barton and I'm an alcoholic and an addict. I had 10 years sobriety until I started taking pain medication. I'm off the Tramadol but now I have a nasty and horrible addiction to cough syrup. Generic Robittussin DM brand. Today I have hit rock bottom and I want to get back to my life a...	bartist8	9	979	May 21, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	God??? (Preview) I don't know exactly why I was brought here, but I want to thank everyone here. You all have seen what I've been going through and have been supportive. I came here looking for just one person to say, "I care, " I've gotten so much more that that. I was here ready and willing to die. Through...	MDC	11	1207	May 20, 2009 by kkotz401
	nightmares (Preview) hello i am new to this website. i am early in recovery, 4 1/2 months. working a program, somewhat. Def hitting mtg's and making calls for sure, it works. been around before with my mouth shut and never picking up the phone. anyhow its too late to call anyone now. i just awoke from a nightmare that my m...	mindtraveler	5	1291	May 19, 2009 by mindtraveler
	Daily Reflections ~ One Day At A Time & 24Hrs (Preview) Daily Reflections ONE DAY AT A TIME Above all, take it one day at a time. AS BILL SEES IT, p.11 Why do I kid myself that I must stay away from a drink for only one day, when I know perfectly well I must never drink again as long as I live? I am not kidding myself because one day at a time is probably the only way I can...	Sobrietyspell	0	1050	May 19, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	This was sent to me... (Preview) By an old friend from my teen years.... He's going on twenty years sober this year, I believe holding the distinction of being my childhood friend with the most years under his belt (A funny statistic unless you take into consideration that I know like three people from my childhood who are living and a...	TLH	6	1216	May 19, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	when did i become such an angry person. (Preview) today was day nine ...again like i have said before the hours of 5pm and on are really difficult for me for some reason. This morning i went to church stayed late to talk with friends and let my daughter play with the church children. We came home and enjoied each others company till my husband got off duty...	berthaboatwright	9	1241	May 18, 2009 by toni baloney
	Daily Reflections: 'We Forgive. . . .' & 24 Hrs a Day (Preview) Daily Reflections WE FORGIVE. . . . Often it was while working on this Step with our sponsors or spiritual adviser that we first felt truly able to forgive others, no matter how deeply we felt they had wronged us. Our moral inventory had persuaded us that all-round forgiveness was desirable, but it was...	Sobrietyspell	6	565	May 18, 2009 by Chuck75
	Hmmmm...... (Preview) I was just thinking, I wonder what happened to nique?	cramcj01	3	609	May 18, 2009 by cramcj01
	16 months (Preview) WOW....I knew I'd make it this far this time, however, I did not plan on so many people out there who care about me making it this far. I love my sobriety and have so much support. I thank GOD daily for whatever kind of day I have had, and they are mostly good one's. I just want to say thanks to all of you for lett...	Sacrifice	8	693	May 17, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	Trying (Preview) I'm really trying this. With All that is going on, I'm just so confussed and tired. How does one deal with the emotional issues/suicidal thoughts associated with this disease. All the problems that pile up seems like it's more than I can take. I don't understand why I'm felling this way. If I was...	MDC	24	991	May 17, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Congrats on Jane's 500th post (Preview) Jane wrote Thank You If this doesn't get deleted it will be my 500th postings here at MIP.And what a great place!!From what one of you told me, I will be what you call an old-timer (here) with this post.And nothing could be further from the truth.I did, in part, get to 500 postings by posting some really co...	StPeteDean	7	1204	May 17, 2009 by Jane05
	I felt like hitting this guy at a meeting. (Preview) This isn't good- I have a few anger and resentment issues. I was at a meeting last Saturday and everything was fine- good share etc.. Then, at just 8:40, one of the duty members started tidying up and collecting cups when the chairperson had just started handing the meeting around the room. His reason b...	Dreamnine	13	493	May 17, 2009 by StPeteDean
	is this okay to post this here (Preview) My husband is an alcoholic and I am getting reallly tired of him going off when he is drinking over nothing. I am tired of being verbally abused. Is this a good place to post and look for help?	Josie46	4	648	May 17, 2009 by StPeteDean
	up thinking. (Preview) today is day number 8 that i have been sober. It is probably the longest ive been sober in about 4 years.	berthaboatwright	9	884	May 17, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	A Simple Prescription (Preview) -- Edited by Dave Harm on Sunday 17th of May 2009 11:43:52 AM	Dave Harm	1	749	May 17, 2009 by Dakota
	Alcohol.....the Tip of the Iceburg (Preview) Hi All, Have heard that several times, and years later, finally understood the meaning. When we remove Alcohol from our lives with God's Help, it can be for some, it sure was for me, just a symptom of many other problems that were anethnised with Alcohol. It seemed like the first maybe 6 or 7 years wa...	toni baloney	8	844	May 17, 2009 by toni baloney
	Other ways to cope with stress (Preview) I feel like posting this. I've recently felt a lot of stress as a soon-to-be college grad. I haven't been able to find a job yet and I am feeling like I am going to relapse. I know alcohol isn't the answer. I've tried that in the past and it hasn't worked. I figured I would start this thread and see what advice...	kkotz401	5	1001	May 16, 2009 by Jerry F
	Worse than before (Preview) OK, so I'm back to trying to stay sober, going to meetings. Tomorrow is my last day at work, so I'm unemployeed after 15 years. It's official, wife wants out, she learned of some things that happened while I was drunk. Knownig that I hurt her hurts more than knowing she's gone. I know I have to stay so...	MDC	17	1795	May 16, 2009 by MDC
	My First Meeting (Preview) Hi all, I have worried about my drinking for a long time now. I used to drink 3 to 4 glasses of wine on a Friday and Saturday night, more if I was out. Since I quit smoking five years ago, I started drinking almost nightly. I thought it helped with some anxiety I have always had. Now I drink wine every night, al...	nancylee	11	1122	May 16, 2009 by pinkchip
	The Sober Roller Coaster Ride (Preview) I have been on a mission to understand these first 3 steps. I came into AA thinking I could understand them and work through them immediately. I did not know that it was a process that would take 7 and a half months to get to just this point. At around 60 days I started to think of steps 1 through 3 as a rolle...	pinkchip	6	807	May 15, 2009 by toni baloney
	relapse (Preview) Hey, I'm back. I really thought that I was doing good. I had only had 1 beer in over 60 days. I made it through learning of my wife's affair, her illlness in the hospital, my own suicidal thoughts, and the death of my grandmother...without drinking. Then one day for no reason, I start back. It's like I...	MDC	14	952	May 14, 2009 by kkotz401
	Daily Reflections ~ It's Okay To Be Me (Preview) Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. . . . they have turned to easier methods. . . . But they had not learned enough humility. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 72-73 Humility sounds so much like humiliation, but it really is the ability to look at myse...	Sobrietyspell	2	1209	May 14, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	My GAWD! (Preview) So amazed and thrilled to see SOOOO MANY new members here every single day@!!!! So awesome that so many are seeking recovery and fellowship, and are finding MIP and our wonderful family along their search. Welcome to you all, each and every one!!! ((((((((HUGS)))))))) Joni	jonijoni1	5	799	May 14, 2009 by Sacrifice
	Alcoholics coming through and making it happen!!! (Preview) Hello everybody...My name is Nick and i recently had a post on here asking for speakers in my area to help me out on filling my positions needed to fill my schedule.. Well i got some good feed back on here but nobody in my area I did make like two calls early the next morn and told some other people about my pr...	Nick H	3	763	May 14, 2009 by StPeteDean
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