Alcoholics Anonymous

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. . . . On awakening let us think about the twenty four hours ahead. . . . Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self pity, dishonest or self seeking motives. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 86I l...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

by: Richard Blackstone The paradigm of love, unity and oneness teaches us to neither judge nor condemn because there is no right or wrong. There only is what is. It is in our judgments that the concepts of right or wrong become so real to us. Now think of this. What if we viewed the people and events in our...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Today was the closest I've come to a relapse YET and I think it's because I started my amends not with something like like "Hi, sorry I sat on your sunglasses when we were drunk in the boat. Can I buy you a new pair?" but with apologizing to my ex-fiance for the last years of our relationship; lie...

soberjulie · soberjulie

Hi all. Im an alcoholic named Julie. Im on my way to a meeting, but I just registered and I wanted to say hello. Looking forwrd to meeting you all as we "trudge the road of happy destiny"

JacobDean · JacobDean

Hello, I am new to this message boards. But I am very glad I found it. And the reason for searching for it, was because tonight after my nightly AA meeting I had a little trouble at home. And that was when the struggles kicked in. And well, I cant go back to AA so I looked for this. And just what I was looking for...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

One guy had a chat with GOD. God : Hello. You called me. Me : Called you? No, who is this? God : This is God. I heard your prayers. So, I thought I would chat with you. Me : Sure, I pray. Just makes me feel good. Actually, I am busy now. In the midst of something you know. God : What are you busy with? Ants are busy, t...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I'm sure most of you remember my struggle with my on-again, off-again boyfriend. Well, not a lot has changed in that area. He still does not accept, nor does he try to understand an alcoholic. As I have said before, he thinks it is all about being head strong. I tried to help him understand in the begi...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Have not had one in a while, but I have a serious brain problem tonight, where the thought of hitting the streets keeps finding its way into my mind. Sponsor is not available tonight, but I told someone else in AA about the issue. I do not intend to do anything of the sort. I am leading tomorrow. I will have 2...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

Hi Friends ! What a gift I received today ! It was so lovely to see my son today. I was able to hold him, hug him and give him a kiss. It felt so good to have him in my arms. We talked and played in the park even though it was a chilly 7 deg. Celsius. We Canucks are a hardy lot, EH ? Parting with him did not bring sadn...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Although the fact that I posted my "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" thread both here and the Al-Anon board gives me a clue. Anyway, sorry about the hit & run, didn't mean to make anyone worry. Will be doing 5th step with sponsor this coming Tuesday, still sober. I'm worried about the coming...

newcomer · newcomer

Went to a good meeting today, really felt meaningful, got home to a letter which I need to deal with on monday but because of the meeting, feel I can cope and not have a washing machine head the entire weekend, I normally always get my post in the morning so its really great that I did not get this until this e...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Just wanted to say Hello to all members. I just registered and I am looking forward to sharing experience strength and hope and receiving the same. My home group is "The Eye Opener South" in East Aurora, NY we meet 7 days a week at 7 AM including all holidays. I sobered up in Honolulu, Hawaii...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi, My homegroup is in northeast Iowa (pop. 8000 with two Lutheran churches) and a member of our group brought up a concern to me, on the side. He's "out" gay and feels okay talking to me because while I'm straight, I'm not narrow. The issue he brought forth was about the strong Christian ove...

braggheim · braggheim

Hey all, I hope everyone is doing wonderfully today. I have also been posting on another AA related forum and have received some slighty confusing feedback. Some of the members of that group had hinted one has to evaluate wether he/she is truly an alcoholic or if he/she has a drinking problem. While a...

braggheim · braggheim

Hello, I am in my mid 20's and have decided i need to take a look at AA. This is my first post. I'm not really sure if I need to go to meetings or not yet and thought maybe the online atmosphere might be helpful. I have for almost 10 years been the "life of the party" among friends. While, I don't hav...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Got my purple chip today! Employer bought me a bouquet of three yellow roses; one for each month. Thanks, ya'll! Now I'm gonna take myself out to lunch. Rob

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi Brian, Just happened to read about your 6 months. Not an easy task, but you did it. That first year in my own experience is the most difficult, and getting to that half way point. Just felt so happy for you and wanted to say that. Congrats! Toni

bubblegum · bubblegum

ummm anyone welling to help me out here im new at this.......? -- Edited by bubblegum on Monday 5th of October 2009 10:14:44 PM

Just Toni · Just Toni

Good Morning Angela, Just saw where you wrote that you did not know if it was worthy of mentioning - just getting over 90 days. Angela, we have written to each other, and just watching you grow the way you have in these 90+ days, getting a great Sponsor, getting to all the Meetings, and doing so much work,...

Avril G · Avril G

Alcohol is a product of amazing versatility.It will remove stains from designer clothes, and will also remove the clothes from your back.If by chance it is used in sufficient quantities, alcohol will remove furniture from the home, rugs from the floor, food from the table, lining from the stomac...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Mark, I trust you're safe & well in the sanctuary of your Steps & Fellowship. We love you so dearly. Thankyou for joining this wonderful kinship in sobriety I love so dear also. You've made A.A. your own & I love how you work your program. You're hardly even half way through & look at You...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . and Fear says, You dare not look! TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 How often I avoided a task in my drinking days, just because it appeared so large! Is it any wonder even if I have been sober for some time, that I will act that same way when faced with what appears to be a monumental job, such...

Avril G · Avril G

Hello guys and gals, I hope I am OK to post this intro here, I looked for an intro topic, but couldn't see one, so here goes. I am Avril, from Barnsley South Yorkshire, Homegroup Barnsley Romero Centre Thursday lunchtime, which is a Living Sober meeting which attracts clients from the local detox unit...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I usually attend only one 12-step meeting a week because of the drive to and from the town that its held in. They have a variety of meetings throughout the week, but they all start at 8 PM and by the time it's over and you have your chit-chat afterwards and you drive home and relax. It's getting pretty late....

Reffner · Reffner

I need to share. I need some strength from my fellow A.A.'s. The last 2 days have been sheer and utter hell for me. Very bad fights with the wife, and a short fuse lately has me flying off the handle at my entire family for very petty things. Self has gotten in the way, I seem to be giving it up to my HP only t...

SteveP · SteveP

Hi, I'm Steve and I'm an alcoholic. Hey all, sorry haven't been here in while. What a great board. Could use some advice from you guys about how to deal with my alcoholic selfishness. To cut a long story short, I'm originally from Canada and have lived the last 17 years in England. I came over with my girlf...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Good Morning to all my dear friends here, First have to say, No, I am not going on a trip, just have seen so much of the ups and downs of the first months in Recovery, with our wonderful new people here, and wanted to share what my first year felt like, remember is SO very well, it was a roller coaster, and the...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

What do you think my stalwart Sobervibers? Sharp is a day centre rehab program based on introducing recoverees to the 12steps, groupwork & counselling during a 12week process where they can learn Steps 1-3. It is then expected for them to move into the supportive fellowship of whichever prog...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So today I got a chance to talk with my sponsor about "Bit off wayyyyy more than I could chew" and he started laughing hysterically. ?? He said "What step are we on?" "Ummm 8 & 9." "No, ya big dummy - step 8. Period. Don't jump the gun until I tell you to. Did you...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

OK, so after asking my son twice if he wants to come for a visit and he being 10 yrs old and not sure what to say to his mother, I take a different route. This is our first visit in 10 months. People at work are killing themselves laughing because they see her bitterness everyday in the community. They see her...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Dear MIP.. Happy April Fools.. It's my 18mth mark & I'm going to celebrate by giving out alot of shit really. I need to get all the crap that I've been living with in my head outa here so that I can find some way to move on.. United, in fellowship (not alone) & entirely capable of making it 1Day@aTi...

bikerbill · bikerbill

For the first time in many a year I've spent the day reading a book. Yesterday I went across teh road to the church bazaar and bought a total of 8 books for £4 and a coupple of beddingplants. This morning I sat down with Clarrisa Dickson-Wright's autobiog, Spiling the Beans. Clarrisa was one half of the Tw...

newcomer · newcomer

Guys, feeling very irritable this evening, am containing same and listening to podcasts at the moment, can't wait to get to a meeting tomorrow morning, have a work situation to face tomorrow but have been honest in same so there is no fear attached to it, its just saddening me. am also tired so am off to b...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Just got the documents for the holiday cottage in the Scottish Highlands. I misread the location when I booked it, though it clearly says Tomintoul it also said Glenlivet. Yep, it's in Glenlivet and the travel directions are turn right at the cemetary, go through the DISTILLERY and turn left after 10...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Well I took a stroll in downtown Buffalo today. I was again struck by the number of folks who appeared to be in need of our prayers on the street. As I walked, I wondered why my life was so much different than theirs. As I took a moment of quiet thanks to my HP for showing me a way out, I realized I am thankfu...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

You can assign tags to your posts if you wish for ease of reference. I tagged Crystal's for fun to see if the search tab would then bring it up (pardon the pun) if I keyed it in but that didn't seem to happen so not sure about that but you can certainly use the tag device to add extra info. Please do not abuse thi...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I never quit drinking? What if I never bother to really try doing the steps or go to meetings with any sort of consistency? Is my "desire to stop drinking" really enough for membership if I don't put any effort into actually doing anything about it? This is a serious question. What if I just li...

bikerbill · bikerbill

So I've been living in this beautiful rented house for nearly a year, but it has it's drawbacks, like the village is too big (nearly a hundred houses), there's a pub next door but one so it gets noisy at night, my immediate neighbour can be a test of patience and tolerance (and his kids!), I don't have any o...

bigG · bigG

ok i seem to be out of control on coffee i am not sure how much i had today but i am getting thru alot to the point where i am getting panic attacks i am using it like a drug at work and do not know how to stop my drug of choice is booze but too destructive at work coffee is acceptable by most by 3 an hour aint too good a...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi Everyone, This week-end, did a lot of Praying. And and a whole bunch of that silent talking to HIM. Today, woke up feeling esspecially peaceful, and as the day has progressed, out of nowhere, filled with so much gratitude first to HIM, my Higher Power that I definitely choose to call GOD, to our AA Pr...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Good to be here, and rather grateful. Have been having internet problems since last week. Was offline ALL weekend!! (I did get a lot of work done around here though, I am on a week's vacation right now.) Now that the repairman is going to come TOMORROW, my internet is working. LOL I will be ticked if it wor...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Okay, so my wife put up wit not only MY bulls*** for fourteen years, but her Dad's before that. He's staying at our house for a week or so to take some stuff off of my "honey-do" list because he's retired and if he doesn't stay busy he'll wither away. He's an alkie who has cut down a lot since my wif...

braggheim · braggheim

Hey everyone... I hope you all had a good weekend. I had a really nice weekend myself. Although, I'm sure I'll get some disapproving replies, I'll let you in on my small victory. For about 6 weeks I had plans to attend a birthday bash for my best friend's wife. They have both been true friends of mine for as...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Is there any member here who has contact with the fellowship in American Samoa? I didn't get a connection on the published telephone number and am not surprised with what they have been suffering at the moment. I'm continuing to try and could use assistance. Jerry F

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We are sure that humility, expressed by anonymity, is the greatest safeguard that Alcoholics Anonymous can ever have. 12 & 12, p.187 Since there are no rules in A.A. I place myself where I want to be, and so I choose anonymity. I want my God to use me, humbly, as one of His tools in this program. Sacrif...

wagon · wagon

Alcoholics Anonymous - Fourth Edition Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards Henry Ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value is life. That is true only if one is willing to turn the past to good account. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and con...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Wow. That is something else. Thank you for all the wisdom you share on here and have a great anniversary!!! Mark

Aquaman · Aquaman

My math was off a bit...my 90 days is Friday. I've noticed that it seems to be MIP protocol to introduce with The Big Share. I'll try to keep it short enough to read but complete enough to be relevant. My hope is that my experience will help others stay sober and maybe provide me with some insight in the te...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I am 34. I am a wife and mother of two children ages 10 and 4. I started drinking way more than I should...about a year ago and then for the last six months, my life has revolved around it. Hiding it from my husband as best I can. Fighting a WHOLE lot with him about it. He does not believe in addiction/alcohol d...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi. My name is Aquaman and I'm alcoholic. I have a real-world sponsor and together we're working my steps. I've been instructed to start my step 8 list. Scary. AA saved my marriage, my life and my job. I have a facebook account, but it's mostly populated with my old drinking associates, a few family mem...

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	Daily Reflections ~ A Program For Living (Preview) When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. . . . On awakening let us think about the twenty four hours ahead. . . . Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self pity, dishonest or self seeking motives. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 86I l...	Sobrietyspell	0	526	Oct 14, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Acceptance is the Spiritual Key to Non-Judgment (Preview) by: Richard Blackstone The paradigm of love, unity and oneness teaches us to neither judge nor condemn because there is no right or wrong. There only is what is. It is in our judgments that the concepts of right or wrong become so real to us. Now think of this. What if we viewed the people and events in our...	Sobrietyspell	2	643	Oct 13, 2009 by Rob84
	Bit Off waayyyy more than I can chew... (Preview) Today was the closest I've come to a relapse YET and I think it's because I started my amends not with something like like "Hi, sorry I sat on your sunglasses when we were drunk in the boat. Can I buy you a new pair?" but with apologizing to my ex-fiance for the last years of our relationship; lie...	Aquaman	12	699	Oct 13, 2009 by ljc
	Just a quick hello (Preview) Hi all. Im an alcoholic named Julie. Im on my way to a meeting, but I just registered and I wanted to say hello. Looking forwrd to meeting you all as we "trudge the road of happy destiny"	soberjulie	10	640	Oct 13, 2009 by Larry_H
	very new' to a lot of 'new things. (Preview) Hello, I am new to this message boards. But I am very glad I found it. And the reason for searching for it, was because tonight after my nightly AA meeting I had a little trouble at home. And that was when the struggles kicked in. And well, I cant go back to AA so I looked for this. And just what I was looking for...	JacobDean	10	673	Oct 13, 2009 by ljc
	A Chat with God (I understand) (Preview) One guy had a chat with GOD. God : Hello. You called me. Me : Called you? No, who is this? God : This is God. I heard your prayers. So, I thought I would chat with you. Me : Sure, I pray. Just makes me feel good. Actually, I am busy now. In the midst of something you know. God : What are you busy with? Ants are busy, t...	Sobrietyspell	1	489	Oct 13, 2009 by Avril G
	Feels impossible...... (Preview) I'm sure most of you remember my struggle with my on-again, off-again boyfriend. Well, not a lot has changed in that area. He still does not accept, nor does he try to understand an alcoholic. As I have said before, he thinks it is all about being head strong. I tried to help him understand in the begi...	cramcj01	15	715	Oct 13, 2009 by Jerry F
	Temptation Tonight baffling (Preview) Have not had one in a while, but I have a serious brain problem tonight, where the thought of hitting the streets keeps finding its way into my mind. Sponsor is not available tonight, but I told someone else in AA about the issue. I do not intend to do anything of the sort. I am leading tomorrow. I will have 2...	jonijoni1	18	957	Oct 13, 2009 by bikerbill
	Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada, and also my first visit with my son in 10 months. (Preview) Hi Friends ! What a gift I received today ! It was so lovely to see my son today. I was able to hold him, hug him and give him a kiss. It felt so good to have him in my arms. We talked and played in the park even though it was a chilly 7 deg. Celsius. We Canucks are a hardy lot, EH ? Parting with him did not bring sadn...	mstrmsn66	9	700	Oct 13, 2009 by mstrmsn66
	I don't even remember what I was screaming about. (Preview) Although the fact that I posted my "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" thread both here and the Al-Anon board gives me a clue. Anyway, sorry about the hit & run, didn't mean to make anyone worry. Will be doing 5th step with sponsor this coming Tuesday, still sober. I'm worried about the coming...	FlyingSquirrel	7	777	Oct 13, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Turning it over (Preview) Went to a good meeting today, really felt meaningful, got home to a letter which I need to deal with on monday but because of the meeting, feel I can cope and not have a washing machine head the entire weekend, I normally always get my post in the morning so its really great that I did not get this until this e...	newcomer	5	1590	Oct 13, 2009 by pinkchip
	Oldtimer New to MIP (Preview) Just wanted to say Hello to all members. I just registered and I am looking forward to sharing experience strength and hope and receiving the same. My home group is "The Eye Opener South" in East Aurora, NY we meet 7 days a week at 7 AM including all holidays. I sobered up in Honolulu, Hawaii...	Larry_H	12	2118	Oct 13, 2009 by angelov8
	Question RE: Christian Overtones (Preview) Hi, My homegroup is in northeast Iowa (pop. 8000 with two Lutheran churches) and a member of our group brought up a concern to me, on the side. He's "out" gay and feels okay talking to me because while I'm straight, I'm not narrow. The issue he brought forth was about the strong Christian ove...	Aquaman	14	1040	Oct 12, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Drinking problem vs. Alcoholism (Preview) Hey all, I hope everyone is doing wonderfully today. I have also been posting on another AA related forum and have received some slighty confusing feedback. Some of the members of that group had hinted one has to evaluate wether he/she is truly an alcoholic or if he/she has a drinking problem. While a...	braggheim	14	1398	Oct 11, 2009 by Dodsworth
	hello to everyone...New and looking for guidance (Preview) Hello, I am in my mid 20's and have decided i need to take a look at AA. This is my first post. I'm not really sure if I need to go to meetings or not yet and thought maybe the online atmosphere might be helpful. I have for almost 10 years been the "life of the party" among friends. While, I don't hav...	braggheim	10	694	Oct 11, 2009 by Bob K
	90 Day Chip!! (Preview) Got my purple chip today! Employer bought me a bouquet of three yellow roses; one for each month. Thanks, ya'll! Now I'm gonna take myself out to lunch. Rob	Aquaman	11	2237	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	Great Job Reffner on 6 months!!!! (Preview) Hi Brian, Just happened to read about your 6 months. Not an easy task, but you did it. That first year in my own experience is the most difficult, and getting to that half way point. Just felt so happy for you and wanted to say that. Congrats! Toni	Just Toni	9	583	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	My very first meeting (Preview) ummm anyone welling to help me out here im new at this.......? -- Edited by bubblegum on Monday 5th of October 2009 10:14:44 PM	bubblegum	14	753	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	Congratulations of getting over the 90 Day Mark Angela!!! (Preview) Good Morning Angela, Just saw where you wrote that you did not know if it was worthy of mentioning - just getting over 90 days. Angela, we have written to each other, and just watching you grow the way you have in these 90+ days, getting a great Sponsor, getting to all the Meetings, and doing so much work,...	Just Toni	9	1595	Oct 10, 2009 by Avril G
	Alcohol - The Great Remover (Preview) Alcohol is a product of amazing versatility.It will remove stains from designer clothes, and will also remove the clothes from your back.If by chance it is used in sufficient quantities, alcohol will remove furniture from the home, rugs from the floor, food from the table, lining from the stomac...	Avril G	12	6759	Oct 10, 2009 by Just Toni
	Happy One Year On, Pinkchip!!!!! (Preview) Mark, I trust you're safe & well in the sanctuary of your Steps & Fellowship. We love you so dearly. Thankyou for joining this wonderful kinship in sobriety I love so dear also. You've made A.A. your own & I love how you work your program. You're hardly even half way through & look at You...	Sobrietyspell	11	795	Oct 10, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Daily Reflections ~ Facing Ourselves (Preview) . . . . and Fear says, You dare not look! TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 How often I avoided a task in my drinking days, just because it appeared so large! Is it any wonder even if I have been sober for some time, that I will act that same way when faced with what appears to be a monumental job, such...	Sobrietyspell	1	904	Oct 9, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Allow me to introduce myself (Preview) Hello guys and gals, I hope I am OK to post this intro here, I looked for an intro topic, but couldn't see one, so here goes. I am Avril, from Barnsley South Yorkshire, Homegroup Barnsley Romero Centre Thursday lunchtime, which is a Living Sober meeting which attracts clients from the local detox unit...	Avril G	18	844	Oct 9, 2009 by kkotz401
	Pretty Cool (Preview) I usually attend only one 12-step meeting a week because of the drive to and from the town that its held in. They have a variety of meetings throughout the week, but they all start at 8 PM and by the time it's over and you have your chit-chat afterwards and you drive home and relax. It's getting pretty late....	Dave Harm	4	602	Oct 9, 2009 by pinkchip
	Scared and angry (Preview) I need to share. I need some strength from my fellow A.A.'s. The last 2 days have been sheer and utter hell for me. Very bad fights with the wife, and a short fuse lately has me flying off the handle at my entire family for very petty things. Self has gotten in the way, I seem to be giving it up to my HP only t...	Reffner	9	712	Oct 9, 2009 by SteveP
	Alkie selfishness (Preview) Hi, I'm Steve and I'm an alcoholic. Hey all, sorry haven't been here in while. What a great board. Could use some advice from you guys about how to deal with my alcoholic selfishness. To cut a long story short, I'm originally from Canada and have lived the last 17 years in England. I came over with my girlf...	SteveP	9	870	Oct 9, 2009 by SteveP
	White Water River Rafting..... (Preview) Good Morning to all my dear friends here, First have to say, No, I am not going on a trip, just have seen so much of the ups and downs of the first months in Recovery, with our wonderful new people here, and wanted to share what my first year felt like, remember is SO very well, it was a roller coaster, and the...	Just Toni	4	693	Oct 8, 2009 by Rob84
	Recovery March in Liverpool Sept 09 (Preview) What do you think my stalwart Sobervibers? Sharp is a day centre rehab program based on introducing recoverees to the 12steps, groupwork & counselling during a 12week process where they can learn Steps 1-3. It is then expected for them to move into the supportive fellowship of whichever prog...	Sobrietyspell	3	600	Oct 8, 2009 by Avril G
	Two Ears, One Mouth (Preview) So today I got a chance to talk with my sponsor about "Bit off wayyyyy more than I could chew" and he started laughing hysterically. ?? He said "What step are we on?" "Ummm 8 & 9." "No, ya big dummy - step 8. Period. Don't jump the gun until I tell you to. Did you...	Aquaman	7	610	Oct 8, 2009 by pinkchip
	A little advice on the crazy ex.... (Preview) OK, so after asking my son twice if he wants to come for a visit and he being 10 yrs old and not sure what to say to his mother, I take a different route. This is our first visit in 10 months. People at work are killing themselves laughing because they see her bitterness everyday in the community. They see her...	mstrmsn66	9	693	Oct 8, 2009 by Avril G
	18months Today ~ Thanks to AA :) (Preview) Dear MIP.. Happy April Fools.. It's my 18mth mark & I'm going to celebrate by giving out alot of shit really. I need to get all the crap that I've been living with in my head outa here so that I can find some way to move on.. United, in fellowship (not alone) & entirely capable of making it 1Day@aTi...	Sobrietyspell	16	1301	Oct 7, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	an autobiography worth reading (Preview) For the first time in many a year I've spent the day reading a book. Yesterday I went across teh road to the church bazaar and bought a total of 8 books for £4 and a coupple of beddingplants. This morning I sat down with Clarrisa Dickson-Wright's autobiog, Spiling the Beans. Clarrisa was one half of the Tw...	bikerbill	2	1144	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Feeling irritable (Preview) Guys, feeling very irritable this evening, am containing same and listening to podcasts at the moment, can't wait to get to a meeting tomorrow morning, have a work situation to face tomorrow but have been honest in same so there is no fear attached to it, its just saddening me. am also tired so am off to b...	newcomer	3	544	Oct 7, 2009 by kj
	Has my Higher power got a sense of humour or is he setting up another pressure test! (Preview) Just got the documents for the holiday cottage in the Scottish Highlands. I misread the location when I booked it, though it clearly says Tomintoul it also said Glenlivet. Yep, it's in Glenlivet and the travel directions are turn right at the cemetary, go through the DISTILLERY and turn left after 10...	bikerbill	7	556	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Glad to be an alcoholic? (Preview) Well I took a stroll in downtown Buffalo today. I was again struck by the number of folks who appeared to be in need of our prayers on the street. As I walked, I wondered why my life was so much different than theirs. As I took a moment of quiet thanks to my HP for showing me a way out, I realized I am thankfu...	turninggrey	11	701	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Tags (Preview) You can assign tags to your posts if you wish for ease of reference. I tagged Crystal's for fun to see if the search tab would then bring it up (pardon the pun) if I keyed it in but that didn't seem to happen so not sure about that but you can certainly use the tag device to add extra info. Please do not abuse thi...	Sobrietyspell	3	426	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Would I still be welcome here if... (Preview) I never quit drinking? What if I never bother to really try doing the steps or go to meetings with any sort of consistency? Is my "desire to stop drinking" really enough for membership if I don't put any effort into actually doing anything about it? This is a serious question. What if I just li...	Tipsy McStagger	23	685	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Oh I feel like I'm putting myself under pressure again (Preview) So I've been living in this beautiful rented house for nearly a year, but it has it's drawbacks, like the village is too big (nearly a hundred houses), there's a pub next door but one so it gets noisy at night, my immediate neighbour can be a test of patience and tolerance (and his kids!), I don't have any o...	bikerbill	13	698	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	having issues with coffee (Preview) ok i seem to be out of control on coffee i am not sure how much i had today but i am getting thru alot to the point where i am getting panic attacks i am using it like a drug at work and do not know how to stop my drug of choice is booze but too destructive at work coffee is acceptable by most by 3 an hour aint too good a...	bigG	8	683	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	The awesome Power of Prayer (Preview) Hi Everyone, This week-end, did a lot of Praying. And and a whole bunch of that silent talking to HIM. Today, woke up feeling esspecially peaceful, and as the day has progressed, out of nowhere, filled with so much gratitude first to HIM, my Higher Power that I definitely choose to call GOD, to our AA Pr...	Just Toni	6	2042	Oct 6, 2009 by Mike B.
	God-Forsaken Internet!!!! (Preview) Good to be here, and rather grateful. Have been having internet problems since last week. Was offline ALL weekend!! (I did get a lot of work done around here though, I am on a week's vacation right now.) Now that the repairman is going to come TOMORROW, my internet is working. LOL I will be ticked if it wor...	jonijoni1	2	608	Oct 6, 2009 by Mike B.
	A humbling step nine miracle (Preview) Okay, so my wife put up wit not only MY bulls*** for fourteen years, but her Dad's before that. He's staying at our house for a week or so to take some stuff off of my "honey-do" list because he's retired and if he doesn't stay busy he'll wither away. He's an alkie who has cut down a lot since my wif...	Aquaman	6	690	Oct 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	A small victory over the weekend (Preview) Hey everyone... I hope you all had a good weekend. I had a really nice weekend myself. Although, I'm sure I'll get some disapproving replies, I'll let you in on my small victory. For about 6 weeks I had plans to attend a birthday bash for my best friend's wife. They have both been true friends of mine for as...	braggheim	5	656	Oct 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	By any chance... (Preview) Is there any member here who has contact with the fellowship in American Samoa? I didn't get a connection on the published telephone number and am not surprised with what they have been suffering at the moment. I'm continuing to try and could use assistance. Jerry F	Jerry F	1	538	Oct 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Daily Reflections ~ I Choose Anonymity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We are sure that humility, expressed by anonymity, is the greatest safeguard that Alcoholics Anonymous can ever have. 12 & 12, p.187 Since there are no rules in A.A. I place myself where I want to be, and so I choose anonymity. I want my God to use me, humbly, as one of His tools in this program. Sacrif...	Sobrietyspell	0	564	Oct 5, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards (Preview) Alcoholics Anonymous - Fourth Edition Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards Henry Ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value is life. That is true only if one is willing to turn the past to good account. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and con...	wagon	5	1739	Oct 5, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy 25th Anniversary Rob84!!! (Preview) Wow. That is something else. Thank you for all the wisdom you share on here and have a great anniversary!!! Mark	pinkchip	11	713	Oct 5, 2009 by SteveP
	The Big Opening Share (Preview) My math was off a bit...my 90 days is Friday. I've noticed that it seems to be MIP protocol to introduce with The Big Share. I'll try to keep it short enough to read but complete enough to be relevant. My hope is that my experience will help others stay sober and maybe provide me with some insight in the te...	Aquaman	12	755	Oct 4, 2009 by jonijoni1
	A little of My Story (Preview) I am 34. I am a wife and mother of two children ages 10 and 4. I started drinking way more than I should...about a year ago and then for the last six months, my life has revolved around it. Hiding it from my husband as best I can. Fighting a WHOLE lot with him about it. He does not believe in addiction/alcohol d...	soccermomusa34	11	627	Oct 4, 2009 by SteveP
	93 days sober, 91 in AA and new to this board (Preview) Hi. My name is Aquaman and I'm alcoholic. I have a real-world sponsor and together we're working my steps. I've been instructed to start my step 8 list. Scary. AA saved my marriage, my life and my job. I have a facebook account, but it's mostly populated with my old drinking associates, a few family mem...	Aquaman	15	943	Oct 4, 2009 by SteveP
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