Alcoholics Anonymous

leavetherest · leavetherest

If you want to get free, you have to first get honest. --Joyce Meyer

hopefulone · hopefulone

I have heard this expression used a few times during shares in meetings usually where someone was sharing that something someone said or did upset them and that meant that they had the same problem that they noticed in someone else. Just wanted to get others' feedback on what they think about that. I do...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I have 1 year 2 months. 1 year 2 months and 2 days ago I got my best friend pregnant. At the time we lived in Los Angeles, both were in sober-living houses. She decided that moving back to Philadelphia with her folks to have the baby was the best idea. I agreed and we drove across the country when she was 4 mont...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 8, 2016Quote of the WeekIf you think you want a drink, just roll the tape to the end. Alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful. Its the only disease that constantly tells me I dont have a disease. Thats why sometimes, and without warning, Ill find myself nursing the idea that a drink mig...

Phil · Phil

Patience is needed with everyone, but first of all with ourselves. --Saint Francis De Sales One night Sandra was having trouble putting a puzzle together. Angrily, she pushed all the pieces into a huge pile. "I can't do this," she said. She got up and walked over to the couch and plopped dow...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 1, 2016Quote of the Week"Its not about letting God in today, its about letting God out." For years I hoarded all the good that was inside me. The capacity I had to be of service, to care for others, to truly make a difference in other peoples life, I diverted to serve and advance my own selfish ne...

Baba Louie · Baba Louie

how is it going? Or, should I say, how did it go? We're all waiting here with our fingers crossed. Pix of the redhead, too. ASAP.

carlyrodgers · carlyrodgers

Hello all. My name is Carly Rodgers and I am currently conducting a study on ACOAs. I've attached the consent form to read over for anyone who wishes to participate. The link to the study is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/attachmentandhope

Tanin · Tanin

"An AA sponsor can track if their sponsee is drinking..." Ahhh, technology! New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels Amy Capetta August 3, 2016https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/new-skin-patch-can-detect-alcohol-levels-222850417.html

Mystic Man · Mystic Man

Yup . Out of a village of 40 people & 90 people in the district.

Talladegadave · Talladegadave

Have your really developed trust in yourself and why ? -- Edited by Talladegadave on Monday 1st of August 2016 11:51:20 PM

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

The following excerpts from a letter of Bill Wilson's was quoted in the memoirs of Tom Pike, an early California AA member. Tom did not use the name of the person addressed -- perhaps because he was still living. Tom said: Here in part is what Bill Wilson wrote in 1958 to a close friend who shared his prob...

Chatillon · Chatillon

Hi I just wanted your thoughts. I don't do things by half. I can't have one chocolate/candy bar I have to have 5 and then want more. I can't have one slice of cake, I will want the whole cake. If I start to collect something I can't have one or two, I want hundreds. Well drinking is a bit like that for me. If...

Tanin · Tanin

60 days sobriety for leavetherest. Congrats!

Joe D · Joe D

I am 70 years old and sober for 18 months. At the beginning of my recovery I developed "self doubt" as a defeat of character. I had lived in fear that and of my words or actions were not sincere, that I really didn't mean them. As an example, a tragedy involving multiple lives lost would occur and my imme...

Dibald · Dibald

Hi! I have a question about where to find the Bi-Laws for Social Media and conferences. I have a "secret" group on Facebook that I manage. We post flyers, thoughts, insirations and any 12 step recovery comments, I have recently posted a flyer for the Illinois State Conference on our secret group an...

Champ · Champ

My girl broke up with me I have 9+ years sober her 6+ I did a full down to earth 4th step and reviewed it with my sponsor and reached out to make amends but her but she refused? Any Ideas why ? Did I harm her that bad? The major issue she told me was over my sons MJ and Beer use! I know I shared my pains with her but the...

leavetherest · leavetherest

It is very concerning to me to come to this board and find very hurtful nasty things posted. The majority of posters and postings are fine. From time to time there have been postings which are just so very mean. People come here looking for a "safe" place. Some may never post and are just wanting to search...

nuggetsvolume1 · nuggetsvolume1

Great new recovery blog!

davep12and12 · davep12and12

Hi all, When I went to my regular Saturday AM meeting this morning, I found out that a friend of mine died a few days ago. He was a really good guy, always quick to make friends, always considerate of others and he had a personality that really put others at ease and just made people feel good being around hi...

nuggetsvolume1 · nuggetsvolume1

Hey guys, I have a new blog at www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com . Rise above addiction! This site is new and keeps it pretty basic. Please check it out!

Chatillon · Chatillon

Hi I stopped drinking 6 days ago and so far have just being trying to go it alone. Thing is I know that I could do with some help. So I thought I would try and get to an AA meeting, but I really don't know were to start. I looked at the AA website and the various meeting have titles like " emotional sobriety", "a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 25, 2016Quote of the WeekNever look down on someone unless youre helping them up. I used to love taking other peoples inventory. My fragile ego thrived on looking down on others, reveling on those who had less, made less, or werent as smart as I thought I was. By constantly comparing myself...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------- Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars Long before they became physically addicted and often when they're very young, most alcoholics adopted lying as a "preferred...

Tanin · Tanin

In the news today. 28 year-old guy. 3:00 AM, Brooklyn NY. Driving home. Drunk as a skunk.He loses control of his Dodge. Slides into a sidewalk where a group of pedestrians was. Smashes four of them, in early twenties. 21 year-old is killed. The other 3 are badly injured. Woman has her leg torn off. Drunk...

John · John

Dear Friends, I finally started to get some medical help with my daily anxiety attacks, plus bad diarrhea as a symptom of the anxiety attacks, severe depression, chronic fatigue, and my respiratory system being so bad. I was in the hospital for 3 days just a few weeks ago. It appears that most everythi...

leavetherest · leavetherest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHhFtkGfaWU

Phil · Phil

Part Of How It Works... Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 18, 2016Quote of the Week"Age will take care of your ego." When I was young, I was filled with piss and vinegar and ego. It was all about what I wanted, what I thought I deserved, and I didnt think twice about how I got it. As my drinking and drug use got worse, my ego only seemed to grow. Isolated...

Tanin · Tanin

KELSEY GRAMMER ADMITS HE QUIT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, DRINKS EVERY DAYJULY 3, 2016Mandy RobinsonKelsey Grammer is speaking out and revealing that a lot has changed for him over the last few years. At one time, Kelsey was an alcoholic and going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He was staying sober a...

gonee · gonee

I pray that surgery went well and you are recovering swiftly.

leavetherest · leavetherest

I know Pappy posts some of these...I get some of them in my mail everyday....just read this one for today... A.A. Thought for the Day "The length of time of our sobriety is not as important as its quality. A person who has been in A.A. for a number of years may not be in as good mental condition as a person who...

leavetherest · leavetherest

"When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up." Les Brown "The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone" --Harriet Beecher Stowe "If love is universal, no one can be left out." Dee...

leavetherest · leavetherest

Recently, I have had a couple of people from my meetings get my number and tell me that they were going to call to talk or get together for coffee--and they haven't. And there are a couple who have told me to call and I have and they don't return my call. Since I am really not a phone person and it was their idea...

dboy · dboy

Im going to be going through my sponsees step 1 today, any advice? -- Edited by dboy on Tuesday 28th of June 2016 05:49:04 AM

Phil · Phil

1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. >2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. >3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. >4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. >5. Always drink upstream from the herd. >6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. >7. The... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Thotagauta · Thotagauta

I have drinking dreams (nightmares) which are extremely disturbing and leave me depressed and anxious the following day. I worry that these dreams are a sign of impending relapse. Has anyone had a similar experience?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 4, 2016Quote of the Week"Behaviors are like tennis rackets; if yours is broken,get a new one. A woman at a meeting shared that behaviors are like tennis rackets. While a tennis racket works for a while - years even - eventually the strings wear out, the grip comes apart, and after a while you hav...

Troy · Troy

I woke up this morning with the realization that today is my 9 month sobriety birthday! What an adventure it has been. I haven't gained insight every day of this journey, but wow, my life has changed so much! I can only give credit to my Higher Power and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as I continu...

leavetherest · leavetherest

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." --proverb also found that Barbara Haines Howett came up with this

leavetherest · leavetherest

I do not have to explain to anyone who has been a regular to this site about Pappy. You all know and love him as I do, I am sure. He has given his time and wisdom to so many people. Perhaps countless alcoholics..those who have posted...those who deleted accounts and perhaps still come here and read, and per...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

July 11, 2016Quote of the Week"Just another Bozo on the bus" All my life Ive been taught to do whatever I could to be the best. In school my parents drove me to work harder than everyone else so I could get As and stand out. In athletics my coaches drilled us to practice harder and then pushed us to giv...

Thotagauta · Thotagauta

I have drinking dreams (nightmares) which are extremely disturbing and leave me depressed and anxious the following day. I worry that these dreams are a sign of impending relapse. Has anyone had a similar experience?

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

Have any of you ever been to one of those? If so, How did it go? Marc

allie · allie

I have been in AA for over a year. I have had about four relapses but always felt comfortable after my weeks away from AA coming back to admit my relapse and get my 24 hour coin. My longest clean time was 4 months. After my last relapse I came back to AA and my sponser and finally worked the steps completel...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I quit drinking, I quit smoking smoking and as of two months ago I quit eating meat! I'm running out of things to quit! It's really quite a feeling of power to be able to shrug off bad habits like this...I need to find some new unhealthy habits to start so I can give them up. Any suggestions? I'm thinking o...

Tanin · Tanin

Ain't it da truth...

Tanin · Tanin

Important guy, for us in Alcoholics Anonymous.... Phil Parker, Who Helped Homeless Alcoholics, Dies at 86By SAM ROBERTSJUNE 29, 2016Phil Parker, the son of a Baptist preacher, said he had never tasted liquor until his Harvard graduate school classmates lured him into a smoky cocktail lounge f...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Thanks to you I have been checking the board about 20 times per day (like I did when I was new) waiting to hear how things are going. It's been great reading all the posts - and seeing the new faces and old! Peace and Love my friend xo -- Edited by justadrunk on Wednesday 6th of July 2016 01:15:45 PM

davep12and12 · davep12and12

Hi all, I have noticed that in the past week or two there have been a lot of new replies being added to discussion threads that have not had any previous activity for several years. In some cases, the original commenters and/or the subsequent participants in those threads no longer contribute here, an...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Great Quote (Preview) If you want to get free, you have to first get honest. --Joyce Meyer	leavetherest	0	423	Aug 15, 2016 by leavetherest
	You Spot It You Got It (Preview) I have heard this expression used a few times during shares in meetings usually where someone was sharing that something someone said or did upset them and that meant that they had the same problem that they noticed in someone else. Just wanted to get others' feedback on what they think about that. I do...	hopefulone	19	4250	Aug 14, 2016 by jhamlett
	Decisions in sobriety (Preview) I have 1 year 2 months. 1 year 2 months and 2 days ago I got my best friend pregnant. At the time we lived in Los Angeles, both were in sober-living houses. She decided that moving back to Philadelphia with her folks to have the baby was the best idea. I agreed and we drove across the country when she was 4 mont...	Dodsworth	4	1799	Aug 12, 2016 by leavetherest
	Wisdom of the Rooms 8/8 (Preview) August 8, 2016Quote of the WeekIf you think you want a drink, just roll the tape to the end. Alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful. Its the only disease that constantly tells me I dont have a disease. Thats why sometimes, and without warning, Ill find myself nursing the idea that a drink mig...	Pythonpappy	1	563	Aug 8, 2016 by Toad
	But-But-But (Preview) Patience is needed with everyone, but first of all with ourselves. --Saint Francis De Sales One night Sandra was having trouble putting a puzzle together. Angrily, she pushed all the pieces into a huge pile. "I can't do this," she said. She got up and walked over to the couch and plopped dow...	Phil	2	1098	Aug 8, 2016 by leavetherest
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) August 1, 2016Quote of the Week"Its not about letting God in today, its about letting God out." For years I hoarded all the good that was inside me. The capacity I had to be of service, to care for others, to truly make a difference in other peoples life, I diverted to serve and advance my own selfish ne...	Pythonpappy	1	717	Aug 7, 2016 by justadrunk
	Pappy (Preview) how is it going? Or, should I say, how did it go? We're all waiting here with our fingers crossed. Pix of the redhead, too. ASAP.	Baba Louie	8	768	Aug 7, 2016 by JerryF
	Study on alcoholism/ACOAs (Preview) Hello all. My name is Carly Rodgers and I am currently conducting a study on ACOAs. I've attached the consent form to read over for anyone who wishes to participate. The link to the study is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/attachmentandhope	carlyrodgers	5	799	Aug 5, 2016 by leavetherest
	New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels (Preview) "An AA sponsor can track if their sponsee is drinking..." Ahhh, technology! New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels Amy Capetta August 3, 2016https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/new-skin-patch-can-detect-alcohol-levels-222850417.html	Tanin	3	705	Aug 4, 2016 by davep12and12
	Town drunk (Preview) Yup . Out of a village of 40 people & 90 people in the district.	Mystic Man	0	605	Aug 3, 2016 by Mystic Man
	Trust (Preview) Have your really developed trust in yourself and why ? -- Edited by Talladegadave on Monday 1st of August 2016 11:51:20 PM	Talladegadave	5	796	Aug 3, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	A Question Of Balance (Preview) The following excerpts from a letter of Bill Wilson's was quoted in the memoirs of Tom Pike, an early California AA member. Tom did not use the name of the person addressed -- perhaps because he was still living. Tom said: Here in part is what Bill Wilson wrote in 1958 to a close friend who shared his prob...	MarcLacroix	1	750	Aug 1, 2016 by leavetherest
	Feel a bit of a fraud/who is AA for? (Preview) Hi I just wanted your thoughts. I don't do things by half. I can't have one chocolate/candy bar I have to have 5 and then want more. I can't have one slice of cake, I will want the whole cake. If I start to collect something I can't have one or two, I want hundreds. Well drinking is a bit like that for me. If...	Chatillon	12	1736	Jul 30, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	60 Days For Leavetherest (Preview) 60 days sobriety for leavetherest. Congrats!	Tanin	7	767	Jul 30, 2016 by Toad
	Self doubt self doubt are my prayers sincere (Preview) I am 70 years old and sober for 18 months. At the beginning of my recovery I developed "self doubt" as a defeat of character. I had lived in fear that and of my words or actions were not sincere, that I really didn't mean them. As an example, a tragedy involving multiple lives lost would occur and my imme...	Joe D	4	954	Jul 29, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	State Conference Bi-Laws (Preview) Hi! I have a question about where to find the Bi-Laws for Social Media and conferences. I have a "secret" group on Facebook that I manage. We post flyers, thoughts, insirations and any 12 step recovery comments, I have recently posted a flyer for the Illinois State Conference on our secret group an...	Dibald	4	745	Jul 29, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	Amends (Preview) My girl broke up with me I have 9+ years sober her 6+ I did a full down to earth 4th step and reviewed it with my sponsor and reached out to make amends but her but she refused? Any Ideas why ? Did I harm her that bad? The major issue she told me was over my sons MJ and Beer use! I know I shared my pains with her but the...	Champ	9	693	Jul 29, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	Name Calling and Bullying on this Board (Preview) It is very concerning to me to come to this board and find very hurtful nasty things posted. The majority of posters and postings are fine. From time to time there have been postings which are just so very mean. People come here looking for a "safe" place. Some may never post and are just wanting to search...	leavetherest	28	1357	Jul 28, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com (Preview) Great new recovery blog!	nuggetsvolume1	1	498	Jul 26, 2016 by jhamlett
	Another memorial service (Preview) Hi all, When I went to my regular Saturday AM meeting this morning, I found out that a friend of mine died a few days ago. He was a really good guy, always quick to make friends, always considerate of others and he had a personality that really put others at ease and just made people feel good being around hi...	davep12and12	5	1760	Jul 26, 2016 by Tanin
	Please support my blog. A great resource for those new to A.A. (Preview) Hey guys, I have a new blog at www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com . Rise above addiction! This site is new and keeps it pretty basic. Please check it out!	nuggetsvolume1	0	630	Jul 26, 2016 by nuggetsvolume1
	Can someone explain the different types of AA meetings...I'm a bit confused (Preview) Hi I stopped drinking 6 days ago and so far have just being trying to go it alone. Thing is I know that I could do with some help. So I thought I would try and get to an AA meeting, but I really don't know were to start. I looked at the AA website and the various meeting have titles like " emotional sobriety", "a...	Chatillon	6	2641	Jul 25, 2016 by Mystic Man
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) July 25, 2016Quote of the WeekNever look down on someone unless youre helping them up. I used to love taking other peoples inventory. My fragile ego thrived on looking down on others, reveling on those who had less, made less, or werent as smart as I thought I was. By constantly comparing myself...	Pythonpappy	0	735	Jul 25, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------- *Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars* Long before they became physically addicted and often when they're very young, most alcoholics adopted lying as a "preferred...	Larry_H	46	25138	Jul 25, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Driving Home At 3:00 AM (Preview) In the news today. 28 year-old guy. 3:00 AM, Brooklyn NY. Driving home. Drunk as a skunk.He loses control of his Dodge. Slides into a sidewalk where a group of pedestrians was. Smashes four of them, in early twenties. 21 year-old is killed. The other 3 are badly injured. Woman has her leg torn off. Drunk...	Tanin	10	921	Jul 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	my status lately... (Preview) Dear Friends, I finally started to get some medical help with my daily anxiety attacks, plus bad diarrhea as a symptom of the anxiety attacks, severe depression, chronic fatigue, and my respiratory system being so bad. I was in the hospital for 3 days just a few weeks ago. It appears that most everythi...	John	8	878	Jul 22, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Some Funnies For Pappy (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHhFtkGfaWU	leavetherest	2	537	Jul 21, 2016 by leavetherest
	To Rob (Preview) Part Of How It Works... Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been...	Phil	21	1181	Jul 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) July 18, 2016Quote of the Week"Age will take care of your ego." When I was young, I was filled with piss and vinegar and ego. It was all about what I wanted, what I thought I deserved, and I didnt think twice about how I got it. As my drinking and drug use got worse, my ego only seemed to grow. Isolated...	Pythonpappy	0	587	Jul 18, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Quitting Alcoholics Anonymous (Preview) KELSEY GRAMMER ADMITS HE QUIT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, DRINKS EVERY DAYJULY 3, 2016Mandy RobinsonKelsey Grammer is speaking out and revealing that a lot has changed for him over the last few years. At one time, Kelsey was an alcoholic and going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He was staying sober a...	Tanin	23	1402	Jul 17, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Pappy (Preview) I pray that surgery went well and you are recovering swiftly.	gonee	12	813	Jul 17, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	About AA's Thought for the Day Quote (Preview) I know Pappy posts some of these...I get some of them in my mail everyday....just read this one for today... A.A. Thought for the Day *"The length of time of our sobriety is not as important as its quality. A person who has been in A.A. for a number of years may not be in as good mental condition as a person who...*	leavetherest	5	650	Jul 17, 2016 by leavetherest
	I Love These Quotes (Preview) *"When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up."* *Les Brown* *"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone"* *--Harriet Beecher Stowe* *"If love is universal, no one can be left out."* *Dee...*	leavetherest	4	619	Jul 17, 2016 by leavetherest
	Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message (Preview) Recently, I have had a couple of people from my meetings get my number and tell me that they were going to call to talk or get together for coffee--and they haven't. And there are a couple who have told me to call and I have and they don't return my call. Since I am really not a phone person and it was their idea...	leavetherest	14	3061	Jul 17, 2016 by leavetherest
	step 1 step 1 sponsorship stepwork (Preview) Im going to be going through my sponsees step 1 today, any advice? -- Edited by dboy on Tuesday 28th of June 2016 05:49:04 AM	dboy	11	978	Jul 16, 2016 by jhamlett
	Have a great day everyone (Preview) 1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. >2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. >3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. >4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. >5. Always drink upstream from the herd. >6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. >7. The... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	7	1263	Jul 16, 2016 by jhamlett
	Drinking dreams (Preview) I have drinking dreams (nightmares) which are extremely disturbing and leave me depressed and anxious the following day. I worry that these dreams are a sign of impending relapse. Has anyone had a similar experience?	Thotagauta	13	748	Jul 16, 2016 by jhamlett
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) July 4, 2016Quote of the Week"Behaviors are like tennis rackets; if yours is broken,get a new one. A woman at a meeting shared that behaviors are like tennis rackets. While a tennis racket works for a while - years even - eventually the strings wear out, the grip comes apart, and after a while you hav...	Pythonpappy	2	532	Jul 16, 2016 by Mr_David
	9 months today! (Preview) I woke up this morning with the realization that today is my 9 month sobriety birthday! What an adventure it has been. I haven't gained insight every day of this journey, but wow, my life has changed so much! I can only give credit to my Higher Power and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as I continu...	Troy	7	553	Jul 15, 2016 by Mr_David
	The Caterpillar (Preview) "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." --proverb also found that Barbara Haines Howett came up with this	leavetherest	1	497	Jul 15, 2016 by Mr_David
	Prayer Chain for Our Special Friend Pappy (Preview) I do not have to explain to anyone who has been a regular to this site about Pappy. You all know and love him as I do, I am sure. He has given his time and wisdom to so many people. Perhaps countless alcoholics..those who have posted...those who deleted accounts and perhaps still come here and read, and per...	leavetherest	21	946	Jul 15, 2016 by Mr_David
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) July 11, 2016Quote of the Week"Just another Bozo on the bus" All my life Ive been taught to do whatever I could to be the best. In school my parents drove me to work harder than everyone else so I could get As and stand out. In athletics my coaches drilled us to practice harder and then pushed us to giv...	Pythonpappy	6	677	Jul 15, 2016 by Mr_David
	Drinking dreams (Preview) I have drinking dreams (nightmares) which are extremely disturbing and leave me depressed and anxious the following day. I worry that these dreams are a sign of impending relapse. Has anyone had a similar experience?	Thotagauta	0	428	Jul 14, 2016 by Thotagauta
	Joe And Charlie Step WorkShop YooHoo (Preview) Have any of you ever been to one of those? If so, How did it go? Marc	MarcLacroix	2	613	Jul 10, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	controlled drinking (Preview) I have been in AA for over a year. I have had about four relapses but always felt comfortable after my weeks away from AA coming back to admit my relapse and get my 24 hour coin. My longest clean time was 4 months. After my last relapse I came back to AA and my sponser and finally worked the steps completel...	allie	31	3682	Jul 10, 2016 by leavetherest
	I'm a quitting machine! (Preview) I quit drinking, I quit smoking smoking and as of two months ago I quit eating meat! I'm running out of things to quit! It's really quite a feeling of power to be able to shrug off bad habits like this...I need to find some new unhealthy habits to start so I can give them up. Any suggestions? I'm thinking o...	Tipsy McStagger	18	1756	Jul 9, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Alcohol (Preview) Ain't it da truth...	Tanin	1	569	Jul 9, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Phil Parker, Dies at 86 (Preview) Important guy, for us in Alcoholics Anonymous.... Phil Parker, Who Helped Homeless Alcoholics, Dies at 86By SAM ROBERTSJUNE 29, 2016Phil Parker, the son of a Baptist preacher, said he had never tasted liquor until his Harvard graduate school classmates lured him into a smoky cocktail lounge f...	Tanin	4	1586	Jul 9, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Update on Roger (Preview) Thanks to you I have been checking the board about 20 times per day (like I did when I was new) waiting to hear how things are going. It's been great reading all the posts - and seeing the new faces and old! Peace and Love my friend xo -- Edited by justadrunk on Wednesday 6th of July 2016 01:15:45 PM	justadrunk	19	1068	Jul 9, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Reviving ancient discussion threads (Preview) Hi all, I have noticed that in the past week or two there have been a lot of new replies being added to discussion threads that have not had any previous activity for several years. In some cases, the original commenters and/or the subsequent participants in those threads no longer contribute here, an...	davep12and12	7	719	Jul 7, 2016 by MarcLacroix
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