Alcoholics Anonymous

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

I dunno. At first I was going to about 1 a day, sometimes less sometimes more trying to average 90 in 90. Lately I'm going to 2 or 3 a day every day. I just can't seem to function in real life, so I'm going to meetings instead. I should be trying to get a job, figuring out my financial situation (which is ve...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Enjoy every moment of this 24hrs, Tina. Thank you for sharing your Recovery with us here@MIP. Godbless You 1Day@aTime ~ Love & Fellowship, Danielle xxx

CAM · CAM

I am just amazed at where my mind goes sometimes...the fear and anxiety that I actually manufacture on my own self! Gotta let go - let my HP take care of things, it's always the same answer.... Serenity is the goal, right? One day at a time! Best to everyone - Christine

Tina · Tina

Hi Just want to share an experience I had this past Monday, which fellow by my soberity date On Tuesday July 14th. 6 years ago to the date fell on Monday July 14th 2003, My day started out alright but had vibes I couldn't explain until I spoke to a family member today. It was like I was reliving the day of my m...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Look for guidance/suggestions. I wrote about my current relationship with my wife back on 7/2/09, titled: "Relationship Issue; what to do?" Different subject, same wife. About 4 months ago my wife confessed to me that she was talking with a friend(male)of ours and they became each ot...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Thank you all for being here with me & to each of you for all you contribute. I'm a woman of few words but I love that I can stay close here with you while you share & help me to stay sober too. It means more than I can say though I hope you feel me present with you always 1Day@aTime. In unity, service &am...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Where humility had formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie it now begins to mean the nourishing ingredient which can give us serenity. 12 & 12, p.74How often do I focus on my problems and frustrations? When I am having a good day these same problems shrink in importance and my preoccupat...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, I am new to this board and have only slowly woken up to the fact that I have a serious drinking problem. My life is quite a mess. I am full of fear and feel very vulnerable at the moment, I will be starting meetings this coming week as I know I would not make it without them,

cajunhorn · cajunhorn

I am new to the board and happy to know about you folks. A little background: I live in Kerrville, TX, am married with 4 kids, and have been continuously sober just under 2 years. I am a Big Book "Fundamentalist" and have yet to find one lie in between the title page and page 164. I only make on...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

I was standing there smoking a cigarette (I do that occasionally when I really want a drink) and thinking about how arrogant I am, looked up at the tree and thought, it would take me an entire lifetime to try and count the needles on it and I wouldn't be able to come up with an accurate count. But God knows e...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Codependency involves a habitual system of thinking, feeling, and behaving toward ourselves and others that can cause pain. Codependent behaviors or habits are self-destructive. We frequently react to people who are destroying themselves; we react by learning to destroy ourselves. These hab...

Jane05 · Jane05

PROFESSOR AND THE PARADOX 1. We SURRENDER TO WIN. On the face of it, surrendering certainly does not seem like winning. But it is in AA. Only after we have come to the end of our rope, hit a stone wall in some aspect or our lives beyond which we can go no further; only when we hit "bottom" in despai...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I've really been struggling these past few weeks. But was able to get rid of my boyfriend....which was very much needed. Would like to talk a little more about it, but not ready quite yet. Thanks for listening. I'll write more soon.

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey all, I am in a job where I am in a hotel a lot and many times its just easier to eat at the hotel. Tonight was no different from any other night, where when I went down to eat, my co workers were at the bar. So I sat at the bar and ordered dinner and a coke, and I sat there eating with company that was slurring w...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

WOW..... the longer I stay sober the more I appreciate yummy healthy food (and chocolate too). My addiction prevented me from eating anything at all most of the time, much less decent food, for many years. I have put on some healthy weight in sobriety, and then a few extra girl-pounds just for good meas...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

LOL..... my fault for falling asleep at 6, waking up at 11pm on this Friday evening after work. LOL Where's the AA Party???? Hahahaha

Reffner · Reffner

I've been lurking here for several days now and decided to go ahead and introduce myself. I'm Brian, and I am an alcoholic. I've read some good things here, and look forward to spending more time here sharing with my fellow alcoholics. I just got out of a 90 treatment program last Sunday, and have m...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi Everyone, When I attended over 10 years of meetings, five days a week in this one small room, I learned so very much and something still stands out so clealy to me, feels like it was learned as in a classroom, and the theme many times was How to handle Conflict, or very fearful events. And the genera...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Good Morning, Was doing some reading, and a lot of writings on the emotion of Fear. Well there is of course healthy fear, if you see a car coming at you and you are in the middle of a cross-walk, healthy fear tells us to run, to avoid an injury, or worse. One of our members here, talks about this emotio...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Went to my home group last night, a BB study, and we were reading Bill's Story. We were then talking about detox, and PAW and stuff afterward. I remembered and told how last week I had almost passed out at work, during a surgery, due to anxiety!!! (PAW??) I had been put on a desk position for 6 months, and t...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I am not posting this for congrats but to share an experience I just had. I was reading another post on here in which literally cleaning the house was mentioned. I have not been so great about maintaining my house, diet, and a lot of issues regarding self-care, but I'm a work in progress. I started cle...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Anyone else use to make them? The little plastic tupperware thingies with the plastic handle? In the last couple months of my drinking, I discovered that they held just a little over a shot each. So I'd fill 'em up and take with me on my way to the bar - shots to go, one or two. Figured that way if I got pull...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Can I ask if there is anyone who stopped the alcohol, but became addicted to something else? I stopped drinking on September 11th, 2008. Though I have never done illegal drugs, it seems like I still search for a high. Even if it's something farely normal.....example, I love garage sales.....they...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Ok had to pause for this. I've racked up a lot of posts on other message boards (football, motorcycle ect...) but those were mostly frivolous and whimsical. I've enjoyed my 3 years here and this site has most definitely helped me stay sober and I owe much to your fellowship with me. Thanks for my s...

Tina · Tina

Good morning Just thought I'd drop in and say hi Was just having morning coffee and reading some of the post this morning when I realized in 5 days I will be celebrating and remembering 6 years ago. Tuesday July 14th is my AA Birthday, and well I am so glad that I'm sober today and greatful for being here. A...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Every day I wake up to this horribly messy house. And a horribly messed up life. And I get depressed very quickly. I've tried making lists of things to do, in priority order, and then working through them, but that never works. At least not for long. I might get some of the things done, but never tha...

Cindy C · Cindy C

Hello, I'm brand new here. I have a little time sober (5/12/09) but am also dealing with my marriage ending shortly after my sobriety date (5/21/09). My hubby is also an alcoholic and he left without explanation 6 weeks ago. He's now in another state 1000 miles away. I have attended a few Alanon mee...

florida · florida

-- Edited by florida on Tuesday 7th of July 2009 07:49:30 PM

BLUESMAN · BLUESMAN

Just saying Hi I am not new here just lost my old ID ,,,and nobody remebered my name I remember Phil ,,,Carol ,,, Dean ,,,,Dan ..it has been awile ..change Computers twice I hope everbody has a Grate Sober Day RUSSELL

BeerIsMyPoison · BeerIsMyPoison

So I'm sitting here, working on a website, and I casually reach for my 2 liter bottle of soda thinking it was 40oz. I pick it up and I'm like " What the f---? Oh yeah, I quite drinking!" LOL! -- Edited by BeerIsMyPoison on Sunday 5th of July 2009 11:26:29 PM

toni baloney · toni baloney

OK, at 12:34 and 56 seconds, today on 7-8-09 it will be 1234567809. Can you come up with some trivia more useless than this, bet you can"t. not even signing my name, but you know who...........

holleva · holleva

Hi i'm new here and need some help. Ive just found out my boyfriend is a binge drinker, it's been happening for the last 10 years. He's just come back from a 7 day binge and i'm not sure how to handle the situation. It's a pretty new relationship and i've just found out from his parents that he has suffered wi...

BeerIsMyPoison · BeerIsMyPoison

Hi, My name is Ty. I'm 22 years old, from Burbank, CA. I am an alcoholic. I live in an apartment by myself in Van Nuys. I have a good day job. You most likely would never think I'm an alcoholic, unless you know me. I could be your best friend during the day, and your worst friend during the night. People lo...

jesstastic · jesstastic

Hey there everyone- my name's jess and im new to this board but not to wanting to stop drinking(if that made sense) im 25 and am engaged to my high school sweetheart and have 2 wonderful kids a lil girl who's 2 and a boy who's 6 months. i decided to join up with all of you because i've had it. Yesterday was...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only teacher. I have been able to learn of Gods lov...

VinnieH · VinnieH

Hi all, I have a question that I've been wondering for a while now. Here in Pennsylvania we celebrate our recovery as an "Anniversary". I heard that California says "Birthday". Which parts celebrate them as birthdays, and which do anniversaries? I realize there are other...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear.TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This evil and corroding thread is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others opinions; fear of harm, and many ot...

Mike B. · Mike B.

I married my high school sweatheart 12 years ago and we've been together for about 20 + years. I'm 40 and we have 2 kids 12 & 10. She's supportive of my recovery and invited me back into the house about 11 months ago. I've been sober for 15 months; working a solid program of AA. Pray, meetings, spo...

MDC · MDC

I got pulled over last night, the second time in two months. The first I was test driving a bike, police clocked me at 93mph in a 70..no ticket?!? Last night I was taking my wife out to dinner and into Nashville to watch some bands. I wasn't paying much attention, I was clocked doing 20 over the limit. A...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

There are some days that hold a very special place in my recovery. I about can fill a calendar with thoughts why that day is special and how it has affected my life in recovery. None of it would be possible without admitting and accepting that I am an alcoholic. That day took place on September 4, 1994. Oth...

angelov8 · angelov8

I have a new sponsor(my first) whom I really like. She didn't raise her hand, but when I went over the member list for this one meeting I go to, I was looking for someone who listed an e-mail as I am phone shy. I remembered her for her strength in many ways, long-term sobriety, and knowledge of big book an...

OHAAT · OHAAT

It's been a while since I've been on here. In a week, I'll have 6 months of sobriety, and I'm really struggling. I know I can't take my husband's inventory, but he is a heavy drinker still and all his (and my)old drinking buddies are always around. Drinking alot. It's become more and more clear to me how li...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

I'm not sure if to post this or not, however; I would like to do so: I read this daily, and has become very dear and seems to help me more and more daily, not only in regards to alcohol but for the most part yes, it helps me reflect on all the good and bad memories; FootPrints: The LORD replied," My pre...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi to everyone here, Today was a strange day. Had plans, was invited to my Son's new place, was looking forward to seeing him, and a friend, also cannot wait to see his new place. He is an ER doc in the field of Pychiatry, and had at the last moment pitched in for another doc, who had his own family emerge...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I had 4 months sober until 3 weeks ago. I've been on the worst spree of my life since then and im in a really bad place. Whats more is that the day before I decided to start drinking again, I was given the money from the donation basket and told to hold on to it and give it to the secretary at the next meeting. Wel...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Long story short, the guy across the street hit one of our cars which was parked on the street in the middle of the night Friday night, after coming home from his band's "gig". I have witnessed this guy accidentally drive all the way up onto the sidewalk trying to park late at night. And althou...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Saved these text messages... good stuff.

Jane05 · Jane05

Happy Everyone!!!!

Dreamnine · Dreamnine

Just lately I have started getting sudden, severe bouts of panic again. They first started back in the 80s and, I believe, were one of the things that got me into drinking heavily. I learned at the age of 19 that if I took alcohol, or even if I just had access to it, I could keep the panic at bay. Well, the rest...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

Hi Everyone... Just wishing everyone a very relaxing, peaceful, and sober weekend. This weekend could be the beginning of my own miracle with my daughter. Haven't seen her in over eight years... it should be interesting to say the least. I'll also get to meet a son-in-law and two grandkids for the f...

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	Too many meetings? (Preview) I dunno. At first I was going to about 1 a day, sometimes less sometimes more trying to average 90 in 90. Lately I'm going to 2 or 3 a day every day. I just can't seem to function in real life, so I'm going to meetings instead. I should be trying to get a job, figuring out my financial situation (which is ve...	FlyingSquirrel	7	1022	Jul 16, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy 6th Soberversary, Tina! (Preview) Enjoy every moment of this 24hrs, Tina. Thank you for sharing your Recovery with us here@MIP. Godbless You 1Day@aTime ~ Love & Fellowship, Danielle xxx	Sobrietyspell	7	529	Jul 16, 2009 by Jane05
	Fear..... (Preview) I am just amazed at where my mind goes sometimes...the fear and anxiety that I actually manufacture on my own self! Gotta let go - let my HP take care of things, it's always the same answer.... Serenity is the goal, right? One day at a time! Best to everyone - Christine	CAM	3	508	Jul 16, 2009 by SoberSteve
	Just wanted to share (Preview) Hi Just want to share an experience I had this past Monday, which fellow by my soberity date On Tuesday July 14th. 6 years ago to the date fell on Monday July 14th 2003, My day started out alright but had vibes I couldn't explain until I spoke to a family member today. It was like I was reliving the day of my m...	Tina	4	428	Jul 15, 2009 by jodylynn010
	Relationship Issue- Part II (Preview) Look for guidance/suggestions. I wrote about my current relationship with my wife back on 7/2/09, titled: "Relationship Issue; what to do?" Different subject, same wife. About 4 months ago my wife confessed to me that she was talking with a friend(male)of ours and they became each ot...	Mike B.	8	1018	Jul 15, 2009 by Mike B.
	Wahey.. 2000! Thankyou MIP (Preview) Thank you all for being here with me & to each of you for all you contribute. I'm a woman of few words but I love that I can stay close here with you while you share & help me to stay sober too. It means more than I can say though I hope you feel me present with you always 1Day@aTime. In unity, service &am...	Sobrietyspell	10	540	Jul 15, 2009 by angelov8
	Daily Reflections ~ A Nourishing Ingredient & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Where humility had formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie it now begins to mean the nourishing ingredient which can give us serenity. 12 & 12, p.74How often do I focus on my problems and frustrations? When I am having a good day these same problems shrink in importance and my preoccupat...	Sobrietyspell	1	800	Jul 14, 2009 by jodylynn010
	newcomer (Preview) Dear all, I am new to this board and have only slowly woken up to the fact that I have a serious drinking problem. My life is quite a mess. I am full of fear and feel very vulnerable at the moment, I will be starting meetings this coming week as I know I would not make it without them,	newcomer	8	612	Jul 14, 2009 by barisax
	Hello family! (Preview) I am new to the board and happy to know about you folks. A little background: I live in Kerrville, TX, am married with 4 kids, and have been continuously sober just under 2 years. I am a Big Book "Fundamentalist" and have yet to find one lie in between the title page and page 164. I only make on...	cajunhorn	11	619	Jul 14, 2009 by Jane05
	Think I just bonded with the tree in my front yard (Preview) I was standing there smoking a cigarette (I do that occasionally when I really want a drink) and thinking about how arrogant I am, looked up at the tree and thought, it would take me an entire lifetime to try and count the needles on it and I wouldn't be able to come up with an accurate count. But God knows e...	FlyingSquirrel	12	527	Jul 14, 2009 by joelo
	Codependency: Sound Familiar? (Preview) Codependency involves a habitual system of thinking, feeling, and behaving toward ourselves and others that can cause pain. Codependent behaviors or habits are self-destructive. We frequently react to people who are destroying themselves; we react by learning to destroy ourselves. These hab...	jonijoni1	2	1631	Jul 14, 2009 by joelo
	PROFESSOR AND THE PARADOX PARADOX (Preview) PROFESSOR AND THE PARADOX 1. We SURRENDER TO WIN. On the face of it, surrendering certainly does not seem like winning. But it is in AA. Only after we have come to the end of our rope, hit a stone wall in some aspect or our lives beyond which we can go no further; only when we hit "bottom" in despai...	Jane05	6	6490	Jul 14, 2009 by cajunhorn
	Struggling..... (Preview) I've really been struggling these past few weeks. But was able to get rid of my boyfriend....which was very much needed. Would like to talk a little more about it, but not ready quite yet. Thanks for listening. I'll write more soon.	cramcj01	10	654	Jul 13, 2009 by jonijoni1
	So I sat at the bar tonight.... (Preview) Hey all, I am in a job where I am in a hotel a lot and many times its just easier to eat at the hotel. Tonight was no different from any other night, where when I went down to eat, my co workers were at the bar. So I sat at the bar and ordered dinner and a coke, and I sat there eating with company that was slurring w...	turninggrey	6	573	Jul 13, 2009 by jonijoni1
	SUMMER FOOD (Preview) WOW..... the longer I stay sober the more I appreciate yummy healthy food (and chocolate too). My addiction prevented me from eating anything at all most of the time, much less decent food, for many years. I have put on some healthy weight in sobriety, and then a few extra girl-pounds just for good meas...	jonijoni1	9	497	Jul 13, 2009 by jonijoni1
	WHERE IS EVERYONE????? (Preview) LOL..... my fault for falling asleep at 6, waking up at 11pm on this Friday evening after work. LOL Where's the AA Party???? Hahahaha	jonijoni1	17	619	Jul 13, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Just a quick hello. (Preview) I've been lurking here for several days now and decided to go ahead and introduce myself. I'm Brian, and I am an alcoholic. I've read some good things here, and look forward to spending more time here sharing with my fellow alcoholics. I just got out of a 90 treatment program last Sunday, and have m...	Reffner	5	1083	Jul 11, 2009 by turninggrey
	How do you handle conflict??? (Preview) Hi Everyone, When I attended over 10 years of meetings, five days a week in this one small room, I learned so very much and something still stands out so clealy to me, feels like it was learned as in a classroom, and the theme many times was How to handle Conflict, or very fearful events. And the genera...	toni baloney	13	1569	Jul 11, 2009 by jonijoni1
	The Emotion of FEAR...... (Preview) Good Morning, Was doing some reading, and a lot of writings on the emotion of Fear. Well there is of course healthy fear, if you see a car coming at you and you are in the middle of a cross-walk, healthy fear tells us to run, to avoid an injury, or worse. One of our members here, talks about this emotio...	toni baloney	2	434	Jul 11, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Cool support in my time of need last night (Preview) Went to my home group last night, a BB study, and we were reading Bill's Story. We were then talking about detox, and PAW and stuff afterward. I remembered and told how last week I had almost passed out at work, during a surgery, due to anxiety!!! (PAW??) I had been put on a desk position for 6 months, and t...	jonijoni1	4	458	Jul 10, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Sobriety Chips (Preview) I am not posting this for congrats but to share an experience I just had. I was reading another post on here in which literally cleaning the house was mentioned. I have not been so great about maintaining my house, diet, and a lot of issues regarding self-care, but I'm a work in progress. I started cle...	pinkchip	14	7563	Jul 10, 2009 by barisax
	Homemade popsicles (Preview) Anyone else use to make them? The little plastic tupperware thingies with the plastic handle? In the last couple months of my drinking, I discovered that they held just a little over a shot each. So I'd fill 'em up and take with me on my way to the bar - shots to go, one or two. Figured that way if I got pull...	FlyingSquirrel	13	776	Jul 10, 2009 by cramcj01
	In need of some encouragment....or something..... (Preview) Can I ask if there is anyone who stopped the alcohol, but became addicted to something else? I stopped drinking on September 11th, 2008. Though I have never done illegal drugs, it seems like I still search for a high. Even if it's something farely normal.....example, I love garage sales.....they...	cramcj01	8	482	Jul 9, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	2000th post celebration thread (Preview) Ok had to pause for this. I've racked up a lot of posts on other message boards (football, motorcycle ect...) but those were mostly frivolous and whimsical. I've enjoyed my 3 years here and this site has most definitely helped me stay sober and I owe much to your fellowship with me. Thanks for my s...	StPeteDean	15	641	Jul 9, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Realized (Preview) Good morning Just thought I'd drop in and say hi Was just having morning coffee and reading some of the post this morning when I realized in 5 days I will be celebrating and remembering 6 years ago. Tuesday July 14th is my AA Birthday, and well I am so glad that I'm sober today and greatful for being here. A...	Tina	2	367	Jul 9, 2009 by toni baloney
	I started a list today.. (Preview) Every day I wake up to this horribly messy house. And a horribly messed up life. And I get depressed very quickly. I've tried making lists of things to do, in priority order, and then working through them, but that never works. At least not for long. I might get some of the things done, but never tha...	FlyingSquirrel	6	500	Jul 9, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Brand New Here and also dealing with abandonment (Preview) Hello, I'm brand new here. I have a little time sober (5/12/09) but am also dealing with my marriage ending shortly after my sobriety date (5/21/09). My hubby is also an alcoholic and he left without explanation 6 weeks ago. He's now in another state 1000 miles away. I have attended a few Alanon mee...	Cindy C	16	1278	Jul 9, 2009 by jonijoni1
	on probation - (Preview) -- Edited by florida on Tuesday 7th of July 2009 07:49:30 PM	florida	9	1524	Jul 9, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Hello (Preview) Just saying Hi I am not new here just lost my old ID ,,,and nobody remebered my name I remember Phil ,,,Carol ,,, Dean ,,,,Dan ..it has been awile ..change Computers twice I hope everbody has a Grate Sober Day RUSSELL	BLUESMAN	8	517	Jul 9, 2009 by Tina
	Funny moment (Preview) So I'm sitting here, working on a website, and I casually reach for my 2 liter bottle of soda thinking it was 40oz. I pick it up and I'm like " What the f---? Oh yeah, I quite drinking!" LOL! -- Edited by BeerIsMyPoison on Sunday 5th of July 2009 11:26:29 PM	BeerIsMyPoison	11	965	Jul 8, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	If you live on the East Coast, you missed it.... (Preview) OK, at 12:34 and 56 seconds, today on 7-8-09 it will be 1234567809. Can you come up with some trivia more useless than this, bet you can"t. not even signing my name, but you know who...........	toni baloney	2	488	Jul 8, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Binge drinking and depression (Preview) Hi i'm new here and need some help. Ive just found out my boyfriend is a binge drinker, it's been happening for the last 10 years. He's just come back from a 7 day binge and i'm not sure how to handle the situation. It's a pretty new relationship and i've just found out from his parents that he has suffered wi...	holleva	13	3822	Jul 8, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Hi Everybody (Preview) Hi, My name is Ty. I'm 22 years old, from Burbank, CA. I am an alcoholic. I live in an apartment by myself in Van Nuys. I have a good day job. You most likely would never think I'm an alcoholic, unless you know me. I could be your best friend during the day, and your worst friend during the night. People lo...	BeerIsMyPoison	17	968	Jul 7, 2009 by BeerIsMyPoison
	newbie..it's been a longtime coming (Preview) Hey there everyone- my name's jess and im new to this board but not to wanting to stop drinking(if that made sense) im 25 and am engaged to my high school sweetheart and have 2 wonderful kids a lil girl who's 2 and a boy who's 6 months. i decided to join up with all of you because i've had it. Yesterday was...	jesstastic	7	505	Jul 7, 2009 by joelo
	Daily Reflections ~ Experience: The Best Teacher & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only teacher. I have been able to learn of Gods lov...	Sobrietyspell	2	768	Jul 6, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Anniversary vs Birthday (Preview) Hi all, I have a question that I've been wondering for a while now. Here in Pennsylvania we celebrate our recovery as an "Anniversary". I heard that California says "Birthday". Which parts celebrate them as birthdays, and which do anniversaries? I realize there are other...	VinnieH	9	7897	Jul 6, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ Identifying Fear .. & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear.TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This evil and corroding thread is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others opinions; fear of harm, and many ot...	Sobrietyspell	0	1663	Jul 6, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Relationship Issue- What to do? (Preview) I married my high school sweatheart 12 years ago and we've been together for about 20 + years. I'm 40 and we have 2 kids 12 & 10. She's supportive of my recovery and invited me back into the house about 11 months ago. I've been sober for 15 months; working a solid program of AA. Pray, meetings, spo...	Mike B.	9	1173	Jul 6, 2009 by Dakota
	I need to slow down! (Preview) I got pulled over last night, the second time in two months. The first I was test driving a bike, police clocked me at 93mph in a 70..no ticket?!? Last night I was taking my wife out to dinner and into Nashville to watch some bands. I wasn't paying much attention, I was clocked doing 20 over the limit. A...	MDC	9	469	Jul 6, 2009 by Dakota
	July 4, 2009 - My reunification Day (Preview) There are some days that hold a very special place in my recovery. I about can fill a calendar with thoughts why that day is special and how it has affected my life in recovery. None of it would be possible without admitting and accepting that I am an alcoholic. That day took place on September 4, 1994. Oth...	Dave Harm	11	509	Jul 6, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Two sponsors? (Preview) I have a new sponsor(my first) whom I really like. She didn't raise her hand, but when I went over the member list for this one meeting I go to, I was looking for someone who listed an e-mail as I am phone shy. I remembered her for her strength in many ways, long-term sobriety, and knowledge of big book an...	angelov8	10	3920	Jul 6, 2009 by Rob84
	What is happening to me?! (Preview) It's been a while since I've been on here. In a week, I'll have 6 months of sobriety, and I'm really struggling. I know I can't take my husband's inventory, but he is a heavy drinker still and all his (and my)old drinking buddies are always around. Drinking alot. It's become more and more clear to me how li...	OHAAT	8	909	Jul 5, 2009 by BeerIsMyPoison
	Sharing my thoughts (Preview) I'm not sure if to post this or not, however; I would like to do so: I read this daily, and has become very dear and seems to help me more and more daily, not only in regards to alcohol but for the most part yes, it helps me reflect on all the good and bad memories; FootPrints: The LORD replied," My pre...	Sacrifice	3	360	Jul 5, 2009 by toni baloney
	HAPPY, HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! (Preview) Hi to everyone here, Today was a strange day. Had plans, was invited to my Son's new place, was looking forward to seeing him, and a friend, also cannot wait to see his new place. He is an ER doc in the field of Pychiatry, and had at the last moment pitched in for another doc, who had his own family emerge...	toni baloney	3	403	Jul 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	I have screwed up royally (Preview) I had 4 months sober until 3 weeks ago. I've been on the worst spree of my life since then and im in a really bad place. Whats more is that the day before I decided to start drinking again, I was given the money from the donation basket and told to hold on to it and give it to the secretary at the next meeting. Wel...	Dodsworth	16	749	Jul 5, 2009 by pinkchip
	Sober drunk getting screwed over by DRUNK drunk (Preview) Long story short, the guy across the street hit one of our cars which was parked on the street in the middle of the night Friday night, after coming home from his band's "gig". I have witnessed this guy accidentally drive all the way up onto the sidewalk trying to park late at night. And althou...	jonijoni1	7	1152	Jul 5, 2009 by TLH
	My last drunk (Preview) Saved these text messages... good stuff.	FlyingSquirrel	5	1184	Jul 5, 2009 by TLH
	Happy 4th All (Preview) Happy Everyone!!!!	Jane05	6	480	Jul 4, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Panic attacks have returned. (Preview) Just lately I have started getting sudden, severe bouts of panic again. They first started back in the 80s and, I believe, were one of the things that got me into drinking heavily. I learned at the age of 19 that if I took alcohol, or even if I just had access to it, I could keep the panic at bay. Well, the rest...	Dreamnine	7	1719	Jul 4, 2009 by BLUESMAN
	Miracles (Preview) Hi Everyone... Just wishing everyone a very relaxing, peaceful, and sober weekend. This weekend could be the beginning of my own miracle with my daughter. Haven't seen her in over eight years... it should be interesting to say the least. I'll also get to meet a son-in-law and two grandkids for the f...	Dave Harm	2	509	Jul 4, 2009 by turninggrey
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