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Wisdom of the Rooms
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June 13, 2016Quote of the Week"There are no victims, only volunteers - you always have a choice." This was a tough lesson to learn. When I was new to Al-Anon, I was a victim to so many people and situations and when I spoke to people about it, what I was hoping for was some sympathy and understanding. Ima...
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detoxing again
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I have the next available bed at a rehab, I think it'll be tomorrow. Went to the hospital thursday night and the triage guy gave me a cup of coffee. I said I'm not drunk I'm detoxing, he was practically begging me to drive home. I waited there for like 5 hours then I told the guy I didn't feel safe driving,...
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365 days left.
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I had to do a lot of thinking today and I have made a decision. I'm giving this stuff one more year. The last 5 years sober have also been absolutely the worst five of my life. Not one of the promises have come true and my self respect is at an all time low. I'm tired of life being a constant struggle and I'm worn...
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Prayers Needed....Orlando tragedy
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At least 50 killed....53 injured...Orlando nightclub this a.m. another crazy gunman. It is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Unbelievable senseless tragedy!
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Step One
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Just got back from a Step meeting. I am attending one a week and really needed this one tonight--Step One. May I never forget (or never choose to ignore).....that I am truly powerless over alcohol and that my life had become unmanageable. I told myself that all that was a bunch of nonsense and that I had p...
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portion of ch 5
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werx 4 moi. by using THE Steps.
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Hearing someone's fifth step
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Hi All, Just wanted to share a bit of recent events. I've been sponsoring a new person for a few months and it has been going really well for both of us. This guy is really eager to dive into the program of AA and has been showing great willingness to work the steps. So I just heard his fifth step a few days ago....
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Still here
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im still with you guys...(and gals). I read the new posts every day. I just don't post as much as I used to, cause sometimes I feel like I'm just repeating myself, and I don't have a whole lot new to add. So, I guess I will repeat myself again. life is way better without that nasty poison. once you lose the de...
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Despite myself!
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That despite myself a loving God never let go of my hand. A flimsy reed I thought, but it turned out to be the loving hand of a Father, whom I never understood. He sent His servant to come and rescue me from the ravages of alcoholism and certain death. I thought I could never live life again without alcohol....
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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June 6, 2016Quote of the Week"The longer I'm sober, the drunker I was." Denial is an amazing thing. When I first entered the program, I had no intention of staying sober longer than a few months; I just needed to pull things together a little, get myself under control again. I wasn't like the real alco...
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Back to Meetings
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Well, after my experimenting again and being completely miserable (and still working on the being miserable part), I am going to meetings again--everyday. To be honest, I really don't want to however my sponsor said that in order for me to stay sober I need to go. Nothing was mentioned about 90 in 90. I...
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Miss Your Postings Pappy
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You have me spoiled....saw you posted the other day on another posting so I know you're ok. I have been looking for your daily postings as I have really enjoyed coming here every morning and reading them. Darn, now I have to do some work and look them up myself.
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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May 23, 2016Quote of the Week"It works if you work it." It happens every time - when I get too busy, or too stressed, or too tired, I slow down on the things that make me feel better and, before long, I'm a little bit irritable, slightly discontented, and I feel a growing restlessness with all areas of m...
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I cant do this anymore. please please someone help
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Rock bottoms are an every week occourance for me. Im so overwhelemed, lost and scared. I honestly look forward to getting old so I can be closer to death(not suicidal) . I feel like I have ruined everything and there is no way back. I dont have a voice anymore, no one respects me. I feel like im constantly b...
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Newcomer
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Hi everyone. I''m an alcoholic. I came to this realization 3 years ago (I'm 43) and have been battling it since. I have come close to losing everything - job, kids, money, relationships. Got into some legal trouble. Hoping to receive and offer some advice and support. Day one starts again today. Longe...
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Shortness of Breath And One Day Closer To Death
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Some words from a 'Pink Floyd' song to help individuals give up Tobacco. :) Marc
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The joys of recovery
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About 2 months ago a newcomer walked into our group. He was on the verge of divorce. The group was on the 3rd step. After the meeting he came to me and shared, how ugly this divorce had become. Legal eagles got involved, 5 of them, 2 advocates and 3 lawyers. I did not give any advice. I just shared with him tha...
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Aussie record
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An Aussie woman as been convicted of "drunk driving" , she crashed into her neighbours fence , almost made it home. Her blood alcohol reading Is an Australian Record . Here in Aussie the limit is 0.05 . She went 0.486 . More than 9 times the limit. That's . One record I DON'T want.
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Just to say Hello !!
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Hi there everyone, I'm Carolyn & I'm an alcoholic. What a relief just to be able to say that without any shame ! This is my second time around in AA as I drank again after 13years purely because I gradually stopped "doing the doing". I started using another illness (which I've still got) as an excu...
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Introducing myself
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Hi, my online name is Matilda. I am an alcoholic in recovery (since September 4th, 2011). I was a little hesitant about writing to an online message board for two reasons: 1) I feared breaking anonymity (I have a fb page but don't discuss AA related topics there, though I have many friends in recovery t...
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? about OBB meeting
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I need to start going to meetings again. I looked at the weekly schedule and there's an OBB meeting at 630 tonight. I've never been to one, can I go there and just listen? Jen
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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May 23, 2016Quote of the Week"If you're feeling far away from God, you're the one who moved." I remember sitting in meeting after meeting hearing people describe what their concept of God was. The one that resonated with me the most wasn't a God who caused or allowed good or bad things to happen, or j...
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Help, I need advice
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On day one of my sobriety, a girl approached me and bought me a Big Book, which was really nice but immediately made me feel obligated to her. She then proceeded to tell me exactly what to read and mark. Okay, this is okay I am thinking. On day two of my sobriety, she corrals me privately out of the ear of o...
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Gratitude Thread
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Today I am grateful for the people here, the years of relief from my symptom of dysfunction: Drinking; the chance to try out home schooling this year; my thriving music studio - all due to my recovery and you. 
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Amends
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Hello all; Boy can I really mess up! I have behaved out of character all because of fear. I thought I had a grasp on my emotions but I have a LONG way to go. I seem to run everyone away, I believe it is because I don't want to get hurt. I just want to stop this madness, this time it was because of jealousy. I disc...
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My first time, I hope to be more(NSFW, EXPLICIT,21+;))
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So I guess I'll just jump into this without any premeditation, Honestly if I do that I will just loose interest and concern and just say fuck it. I am at the time 22 years old, I am a male, White, and Bisexual. That's me in a nutshell, Ohh and I am an Alcoholic. Honestly I don't even know why I'm here, Yah I drin...
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Rock what
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I've noticed , some of us on here like a joke every now & then. It's True . Here is "Rock Bottom"
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feeling guilty
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I had 90 days and drank. I just need to talk, i keep deleting everything I type. Everything is just an excuse. Honestly though..crying out for help..seeing how many people look, then look away SUCKS -- Edited by jen12345 on Tuesday 26th of April 2016 09:36:18 PM -- Edited by jen12345 on Tuesday 26th...
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5th Step Scheduled!
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I've been writing out my 4th step inventory over the past 5 or 6 weeks - not constantly, but an hour here and and hour there - and have made good progress. My sponsor and I've been talking about it and I said I thought that I was getting close. Earlier this week I was "accosted" by a sweet little alcoholic l...
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New Beginning?
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I talked to the guy from Marquette. Those of you who have been fallowing my posts know who I am talking about. Potential sponsor for when I move back up North. He called me and we talked for maybe 5 minutes. He is celebrating his 8 month today. Told me everyone at the Alano club up there misses me and they sen...
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200 days!
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I just returned home from a 3 day professional conference I've attended for the 4 of the last 5 years. 2 years ago it became the start of an 18 month relapse for me. I determined this year that I would go in with an attitude of remaining close to God in my thoughts and actions and to have a ready defense agai...
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Goodbye my liquid friend
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I met you while in my innocent youth I was to young to really know truth You gave me an amicable smile You asked me kindly to stay a while You gently took me by the hand You said come see the promise land You promised me things no one had before When I came you never closed your door You always agreed with everyt...
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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May 16, 2016Quote of the Week"If nothing changes, nothing changes." In early recovery I heard someone say that, "If you get a horse thief sober, all you have is a sober horse thief." I learned that the 12-step program is a program of recovery because it is a program of change. Just getting sober isn't...
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AAADD --- Know the Symptoms
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AAADD KNOW THE SYMPTOMS.....PLEASE READ! Thank goodness there's a name for this disorder Somehow I feel better even though I have it!! Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how it manifests: I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in...
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The recovery challenges of the "high-bottom drunk"
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I would consider myself in the high bottom drunk category. Alcohol has ravaged my life but due to some turn of events, or just plain luck, I've managed to secure a nice home, beautiful family, career I enjoy and more good things than I deserve. Therein lies the problem...even at my personal breaking po...
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Simple Reminder 5/12
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Sunrise Quote 5/12
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Yesterday is a memory; tomorrow is an imagination; today is eternity. Cut out two days of your life, yesterday with its mistakes, tomorrow with its fears, and live only today. ~Virgil A. Reed
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Today's Gift 5/12
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The goal isn't to do a successful inventory. The goal is to dig to the deepest levels of self-honesty. --AnonymousThe Fourth Step is the hardest one for many newcomers in the Program. It is so difficult, in fact, that some of us still waiting to do it are no longer newcomers. It's so hard to be honest with...
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Today's Gift 5/11
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I took the portion that was given to me and gave it to him. --The Babylonian Talmud NewcomerAre there any rules about how to find a sponsor?SponsorSome meetings have interim sponsorship programs. An interim sponsor works with a newcomer temporarily - a few weeks to a few months - while he or she looks f...
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Simple Reminder 5/11
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Sunrise Quote
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You are never a loser until you quit trying. ~Mike Ditka
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Simple Reminder 5/10
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Today's Gift 5/10
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Go with the flowLet go of fear and your need to control. Relinquish anxiety. Let it slip away, as you dive into the river of the present moment, the river of your life, your place in the universe.Stop trying to force the direction. Try not to swim against the current, unless it is necessary for your survi...
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Simple Reminder 5/9
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Today's Gift 5/9
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Ordinary momentsSaving a time for quiet appreciation... An aesthetic life, in the broad sense, is a spiritual life. Couples can strengthen their partnership and enrich their lives by making aesthetic experiences daily events. Saving time for quiet appreciation of the good things in our lives - c...
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Sunrise Quote 5/9
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You can't change the past, and you can't predict the future, but you can ruin the present by worrying about both. ~Unknown
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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May 9, 2016Quote of the Week"Don't take yourself so damn seriously!" When I came into the program, everything was a big deal, and I was very serious. My finances, my future, my wreaked relationships - everything was overwhelming. I remember attending meetings and hearing the laughter and think...
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spiritual retreat
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Does anyone know of a residential facility where a member in long term recovery (23 years) can go to recharge spiritual and overcome depression? I believe this person requires more than the weekend retreat. She is in crisis, although not likely to relapse into drinking.
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Newbie....Again
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Hello to one and all. I am sober since Thursday May 5th....3d day. This is the most sober time I have had in at least 4 yrs. I think I had to hit bottom more that once. Each time I reach the gutter it gets harder and harder and the bruises become more serious. This time I plan to do less talking and more listeni...
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New Thread Gonee
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My Grandma's Sister passed at the age of 102 during her mid day nap. My great Aunt. Our family is full of great Aunts by technicality and by love in action. One of her daughters was/is my God mother, and one of her other daughters - daughter - had a boy whom I am God Mother to. The family is tangled neatly...
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