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Sunny Day,
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Howdy, Today is a really beautiful day. Warm Sunshine. I do not want to waste it . Wishing reasonable happiness, Toad
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RE: cramcj01
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I got a message from cramcj01. Her internet is down, she wanted me to let everyone know that she is "alive and strong." I know she hasn't been here in a while, but that's the message I got! Please keep her in your prayers. Mark
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How very fragile we all are.....
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Fo some reason this notion keeps cropping up in my thinking, we are so very Blessed, indeed, with one day at a time, to not have to pick up a drink. And the viligalence that is required, that has also been on my mind. Perhaps it is life itself that is also a very fragile thing as well. But by the Grace of God we...
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Just Toni
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Needy
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Howdy, Never did I like needy people. So how strangely wonderful is it that I turned out to be one myself. Being something I did't like. I need you. Ineed God . I need A.A. I need food. I need sex.( Oh No Not That !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) I need meetings. Seems like I am the most needy person I ever met. The list...
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quotes
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FIRST A MAN TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES THE MAN. --Lao Tze (?)
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DREAMS/AA alternatives?
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There's always some folks who want to use a pill or a book or a way of thought other than AA to stop or cut down on their drinking. If it works for them, fine. AA has no opinion on outside issues. But I know I need AA and I'm grateful for it. I had a bizarre dream last night. For unknown crimes, I had been court-o...
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Daily Reflections ~ A Universal Search & 24hrs a Day
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Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they offer. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87 I do not claim to have all the answers in spiritual matters, any more than I claim to have all the answers about alcoholism. There are others who are also engaged in a spiritual search. If I keep an op...
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The Arrogance of Self Pity, Anger, and Fear
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Today I am reminded of how I came, came to, and came to believe. It was a time when I was drowning in despair, rage, sorrow, hate, terror...you know, just couldn't quite make it to my "happy place". Then someone in the fellowship told me I hadn't a clue about the second step, because in my alm...
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The person you instantly disliked....
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Have any of you ever had the experience in a meeting where you felt an instant dislike for a person and then it was that person that later became one of your best friends? Odd how AA works like that. Also seems that at least a few times, the person I feel annoyed by somehow winds up coming up with the best...
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Daily Reflections - "THY WILL NOT MINE" + 24hrs a Day
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. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ." . . . if it be Thy will." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 102-03 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I can have for that day, and tha...
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Daily Reflections - Only Two Sins + 24hrs a Day
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. . . . there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 Happiness is such an elusive state. How often do my "prayers" for others involve "hidden" prayers f...
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Puke
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Howdy, Man am I grateful that I don't puke anymore. Hated how it got up in my nose and burned like fire. Could smell it forever. Then that crapping and puking at the same time (With my damn pants still On) Oh and I don't want to forget the Green Heaves part of it. Yep !!! Sobriety is Real Fine Grateful for...
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Still Kickin'
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Hi everyone! Briefly borrowing my daughter's laptop to stop in an let my old friends know I haven't 'kicked the bucket'. PC problems of which there has been little time or money to fix. Too busy with other things currently to have it even looked at. My oldest who was holding on to his b...
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WE
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Hi, My name is Wayne T. and I am an alcoholic. I am here today beacuse I found out this is a "we" recovery program. Thanks for letting me share. I could not do this alone. Toad
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Giddy - like a kid
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Man, The Program is a re-birthing that brings me to experiences I would never have had. Closures that I would never have had. The freedom to love and be loved like the kid I was before my childhood turned to a big ugly sh*tstorm. Okay, it's the ex-fience again. The one from "Bit off wayyyy more than...
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Easy Does It
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Howdy, Going to take it easy today, Peaceful day, Toad
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another "sponsor" thread...but seriously
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maybe im missing something in all this (likely). AA isnt supposed to have opinions about anything other than alcohol. People that come to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) for addiction purposes other than alcohol are barking up the wrong tree. Not that AA is a cold shoulder situation, but like skg said- if...
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FAME AT LAST
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This evening I went into town (Barnsley) for the Christmas lights switch on to see Stavros Flatley, Lucie Jones and Miss Frank, and had a great time, but I was amazed that I was recognised by a group of school kids whose school I go to regularly to do AA talks!!! This girl turned round and tapped me on the s...
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Recovery Challenge Game - 6 word stories.
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Hemingway said "any story can be told in six words." There are a host of websites out there for blogging just that, but this one is for us recovery folks who sometimes know each other better than we know ourselves. So.... Here's the deal...post in EXACTLY six words, whatever recovery-rela...
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My dog is sober too!!!
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Howdy, I was three years clean and sober . We gave out medallions the last Sunday of the month. Were asked to share from the podium. My Turn came up. As I was getting a good roll going on my version of recovery an Old Timer stood up (and bless her heart) says very loudly "My dog is sober too". My l...
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My Secret Life
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Hi There You Faithful Few: Been going to two meetings a week since Oct 15th and always grateful and leave feeling more assured I am doing the right thing. But I still can't get comfortable, feel shy, nervous to share. I have confessed to only one other person about (re-) joining AA, I don't know.... som...
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My 2 Year Anniversary.....
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...... was spent in a lot of reflection today.... and it was very warm and sunny... got to take my girl-dog Scouty to her favorite park in a t-shirt and sweatpants (me, not the dog), that was great. My sponsor brought me a gold 2 year coin, and 2 yellow carnations. We are going to have dinner together tomo...
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Amazing
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Howdy, What an amazing journey this recovery business is. Toad
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Thank you
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This site has helped my sobriety and i would like to share something new in my life. without realizing it i have been 'twelve stepping' my best friend and former drinking partner. She asks me how i am doing being sober and i tell her... LOL, as simple as that.... the thing that i have noticed in me is, m...
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Pets
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Okay - I've noticed that a large percentage of people in recovery have an above-average involvement with their pets. Why? I don't know. I'd like to hear about other alkie's pets & their situations; past or present. Mw? First off, I'm kind of a dichotamy when it comes to critters. I respect animals...
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A Way Of Life
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Howdy, Kind of chilly in the shack this morning. I like to start the day with a glass of water so I get the morning drink, and go to build a fire. Paper, cow pea hulls, small twigs, getting the tee pee effect right, then the ONE match. If I took my time and gave this careful consideration one match will...
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Normal
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Greetings, Normal ------------ Saw that on my clothes dryer selection control. Toad
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Good Meetings vs. Bad Meetings / Good Group vs. Bad Group
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Do you think that there is such a thing as a bad meeting or a bad group? If there is, how do you tell the difference between the good and the bad ones? What are the criteria you use? As I stated in a previous post it's been quite a few years since I've attended meetings. I think I went to close to 100 meetings in a...
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Daily Reflections - I was Slipping Fast + 24hrs a Day
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We A.A.'s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life, . . . . So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 I had been slipping away from the program f...
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Common Cold
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Thanks to The Common Cold...I have absolutely NO desire drink. Also no desire to work, talk or do anything other than eat & nap. My 11 year old, however, has the H1N1 and is sentenced to sleep, drink water, eat & repeat. Dang, I remember Back When I actually thought that 3 shots of bourbon was a...
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How was the Malta Convention.. you ask! x
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Wow.. What can I say about our International Convention in Malta, hey lol Well, I thoroughly enjoyed it although I felt I had a cranky head at times. I was out of my comfort zone & I have to say I'm not brilliant at holidaying yet as it's something I never really got into in my drinking days. I was always...
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Daily Reflections - Overcoming Loneliness + 24hrs a Day
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Almost without exception, alcoholics are tortured by loneliness. Even before our drinking got bad and people began to cut us off, nearly all of us suffered the feeling that we didn't quite belong. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 90 The agonies and the void that I often felt inside occur less and less frequently in m...
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All In
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Howdy, Just to say for myself that for today I'm all in for one more day. Toad
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New Here - Huge Wake up Call
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I knew it was getting worse, but thought I could control it. I even let my sister bring me to a meeting. But last week, I drank when I woke up, then headed to work. Next thing you know, I was surrounded by police. I don't remember much, except that I got lucky. They impounded my car, and put me in a cab hom...
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I'm Pregnant
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So I just figured I let everyone on the board know that I am two months pregnent. Me and my boyfriend are very happy but I am kind of nervous. I still live at home with my parents and have not told them I am pregnent. I am worried they will get very upset with me. I know it will be tough for me being 22 and just out...
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Arrogant self-criticism
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Today I was reading my reflections and came across this phrase, 'arrogant self-criticism, I thought it was great as at the moment I am fond of putting myself down in relation to a task I am on, I always thought self-criticism was modesty but mine isn't, its the I know best variety, meaning if it cant' be...
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GSO Forum
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Hi All Just got back from a GSO weekend Forum. Really neat. You get to meet all the Big Wigs from New York and learn how and what they do to keep the/our program/s in line. Everything from Finance, Grapevine, Trustees(Some of which are Non Alcoholic) and how they all work together. Plus they put on Wor...
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Daily Reflections ~ Vital Sustenance & 24hrs a Day
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Those of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light or food, the body suffers. And when we turn away from meditation and prayer, we likewise deprive our minds, our emotions, and our i...
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Crying
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Hello !!! Once the booze and dope was removed my emotions started to show up. Hidden emotions. I started crying. Let me tell you I cried EVERYEHERE. At the check out line in a store. Driving my car. And here I thought I was some tough guy, what is this bawling crap. I could not shut it off. Then I read some...
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Greetings Earthlings
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Hello dear friends. Have not been on MIP for awhile, so I thought I would stop by and say hello. Doing well, just changed some computer habits lately.... some of us that have been here for a very long time tend to wander off for periods of time. Hope all my friends and newbies here too, are feeling serene...
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Still sick! Humility...
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Well god has a sense of humor and does things for me that I'm not capable of doing on my own. Good thing.... Have been doing well and maintaining my spiritual condition on a daily basis by doing the work as it's laid out in the BB and AA. Woke up this morning got down on my knees and prayed- turning my will a...
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Gratitude for Miracles in Progress
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Hello to all, just wanted to pop in and say that from the Bottom of my Heart, I am so very Grateful to this site, have been very limited to computer time. health is improving, but very slowly. Cannot get out to any meetings. cannot really get out to do too much. other than go to the bank, and buy some grocerie...
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Thanks!
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So I had a crap end to a good day. Somebody at work did something they shouldn't have done...to me...and I was instantly enraged. First call...sponsor. No answer. Second call...Friend from home-group. He reminded me that while yes, all of us are God's children and to condemn one of us is to condemn God...
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I THINK IMA HAVE A RELAPSE TONIGHT
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I BEEN FIGHTING IT FOR 2 WEEKS NOW AND I AM JUST BORED AND FUSTRATED... I AM BORED IN MY DARK ROOM GOING CRAZY AND MY FRIENDS TXT ME ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN THEY ARE HAVING DOSENT MAKE IT ANY BETTER ALSO MY " GIRLFRIEND '' DOES NOT HELP IF ANYTHING SHE MAKES ME MORE PISSED OFF
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Surrender
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Greetings , Read something this morning that put a smile on my face. "We surrender quietly and let the God of our understanding take care of us ". Lot's of my past surrenders were pretty noisy. Trusting quietly sure feels nice. Toad
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Daily Reflections ~ Intuition & Inspiration + 24hrs a Day
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. . . . we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. We relax and take it easy. We don't struggle. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 I invest my time in what I truly love. Step Eleven is a discipline that allows me and my Higher Power to be together, reminding me that, with God's help, intuitio...
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Happy Sober Day xx
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Thank God you're all still here my beautiful Sobervibers! lol Thank you for being my wonderful fellowship. I love you & I've missed you. I hope to remedy my absence & share nurturing with you all soon. Have the bestest loving Sober Day you can today. Godbless, Danielle xx
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response to clarity posts
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thanks to all who responded. i real all the posts and thought them through. you all helped me see i have more choices with this than i realized. the word boundries came to mind. boundries for me and like was said, with love. i called his social worker to set up apartment for him. he found a couple but the...
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Gentelness
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Hello, Woke up this morning and was greeted with an act of gentelness. Actually took me by surprise. For me learning to accept gentelness has been a wonderfully frightening experience. Feeling gentle was not something I learned as a child, and I most certainally did not cultivate that emotion...
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What MORE can you do now, by being sober?
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Hi all - This is my second post on the discussion board, and my 4th day of being booze-free. Today was a first, in a long time, for me - i made Friday night plans that do NOT include alcohol....and to be honest?....I'm looking forward to it - though it will be a struggle if/when the booze does present itsel...
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