Alcoholics Anonymous

snapcracklepop · snapcracklepop

This is my second time around getting sober. After my relapse I decided to get a new sponsor. Sometime after doing my 5th step I noticed a shift in the way I saw my sponsor. I have worked the 12 step and continue to work them with her. She has an amazing insight of recover and I've grown tremendously fro...

sema7kapslerpris · sema7kapslerpris

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susanbiel · susanbiel

Step Four Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The purpose of taking a moral inventory is to expose the harmful character traits of our alcoholic personalities and to eliminate them from the new personalities with the help of the A.A. program as a way of life we now propose...

StoffwechselBalancePreisDE · StoffwechselBalancePreisDE

Stoffwechsel Balance In einer Welt, die von Stress, ungesunder Ernährung und Bewegungsmangel geprägt ist, wird es immer wichtiger, den eigenen Körper bewusst zu unterstützen. Genau hier setzt Stoffwechsel Balance an ein innovatives Konzept, das darauf abzielt, den Stoffwechsel zu optimier...

sema7kapslerpris · sema7kapslerpris

Sema7 vægttabskapsler har for nylig fået opmærksomhed på det overfyldte marked for kosttilskud, især blandt personer, der leder efter en bekvem og effektiv måde at understøtte deres vægtkontrol på. Sema7 markedsføres som en naturlig løsning designet til at øge stofskiftet, reducere appetitt...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So, I work in radio...right. Our music director gets CD's ALL THE TIME sent to him by this, that & the other recording company from every artist under the sun. Some frankly...are crap. Others are very good but just don't fit our station's format. All of them go into a pile on his desk that looks like m...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Early on things are kind of exciting and being sober is almost like discovering a new drug that makes you feel strange and unusual feelings...but now that some months have gone by it seems like I'm just coasting through life with the volume turned down. No more craziness, no more highs and lows, no more...

Dreamnine · Dreamnine

Where I live, there seems to be a big division between those AAs who say they have recovered and those who say they are recovering. The 'recovered' ones insist that no time can be lost, to get a sponsor, take the steps and, above all, to find a higher power. Personally, I went through a 4th and 5th step befo...

shadowZero45 · shadowZero45

This might seem like a small thing compared to what a lot of people are dealing with on here, but it's starting to add up and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be tracking this or if I missed my window. I got hurt at work about four months ago, a bad ankle sprain that's been slower to heal than anyone expected, an...

GloraMDReviewsInUK · GloraMDReviewsInUK

Glora MD In todays fast-paced world, maintaining healthy, glowing skin can be a challenge. Environmental stressors, pollution, aging, and lifestyle habits all take a toll on the skins natural balance. Thats where Glora MD UK comes ina thoughtfully formulated skincare solution designed to rest...

sema7kapslerpris · sema7kapslerpris

Sema7 vægttabskapsler har for nylig fået opmærksomhed på det overfyldte marked for kosttilskud, der sigter mod at understøtte fedttab og generelt velvære. Ligesom mange produkter i denne kategori markedsføres de som en bekvem løsning for personer, der ønsker at kontrollere deres vægt uden at f...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Being Present Realtiy can be a difficult place to live. Sometimes it seems impossible to stay in the here and now. From time to time we all revisit the past and yearn for the future. This is natural. Being present every minute of the day is impossible for anyone. Still...

HoppsyBewertungenDE · HoppsyBewertungenDE

Hoppsy In einer Welt, in der Technologie zunehmend in unseren Alltag integriert wird, entstehen innovative Produkte, die nicht nur unterhalten, sondern auch einen echten Mehrwert bieten. Eines dieser besonderen Produkte ist Hoppsy, ein interaktiver, KI-gesteuerter Roboterhase, der das Ve...

sema7kapslerpris · sema7kapslerpris

Sema7 kapsler har for nylig fået opmærksomhed inden for vægttab, især blandt personer, der leder efter bekvemme alternativer til strenge slankekure eller intense træningsrutiner. I takt med at fedme og vægt relaterede helbredsproblemer fortsætter med at stige globalt, vender mange menneske...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

It's been about 5 years since I last cleaned up the 1st page of the Time Machine. I'm really hoping to see some of the gang respond to this. It should be fun. ODAT Love to all. Dean

Pablo · Pablo

In our group we have three developementally delayed individuals. Two of the three cause few interruptions and are receptive to constructive criticism and are welcomed by our members and visitors alike. A third person has been in and out of our group for years and within the past year his behav...

Phil · Phil

What is insecurity? Insecurity is:Feeling of not being ``good enough'' to meet the challenge of a situation you face in life.Sense of helplessness in the face of problems, conflict, or concerns. Belief that one is inadequate or incompetent to handle life's challenges. Fear of being...

Angell · Angell

A little background first: I am native American. My belief system includes a spirit animal which in my particular case is the mountain lion. My inner child is also personified by a mountain lion - they are the same to me: inner child = spirit animal. So anyway, my wife is driving to work last night in o...

nique · nique

Hi! My name is Allison and I am an alcoholic. I am disabled and online a lot now and would love to have some recovery friends to email with and I also have windows messenger. If you would like to pen pal with me let me know.

Tanin · Tanin

There is an island of sobriety there in Sturgis. Brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous and a bunch of sober members. Encouraging... Staying sober in Sturgis no easy rideMike Anderson August 10, 2016 A man at the back of the room threw his hand up."Name's Jason," he said. "I'm an alcoholic."The 13...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

How does one go about changing sponsors? I suppose technically I don't have a sponsor at the moment because I've been drinking and not working the program. But, I want to stop drinking and that means getting sponsorship again. My "old" sponsor and I have a lot of history (4-5 relapses) and h...

Phil · Phil

Conquering the fear of failure may just be the single most important thing you can do to improve your level of success and achieve your dreams and goals. There are many ways to conquer the fear of failing, and it is important to choose the techniques that best suit your own personality and style. When d...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The only way out is through. The only way to heal the pain is to embrace the pain.--Fritz PerlsYou are like a diamond that is continually being polished and perfected. As this purification proceeds, old thought forms and negative patterns rise to the surface to be released. Past unfinished business...

Aquaman · Aquaman

One good thing came from years of riding a whiskey-saddle at the bar...a fair collection of "guy walks into a bar" jokes. My favorite? A baby seal walks into a bar and the barman asks "what'll it be?" and the baby seal says, "anything but a Canadian Club." Next?

Tanin · Tanin

AA's legal entities have dodged a legal bullet. For now. But there remain knotty emerging problems regarding the issue of legal responsibility: for AA sponsors, AA members, meeting site owners and, still, AA itself. AA dismissed as defendant in Brada wrongful death lawsuit By Jim...

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gonee · gonee

I found myself backsliding spiritually recently. For me it is a lack of discipline in the basics of what the BB teaches. Some of my old defects came to visit me, restlessness; irritation & discontent. It came in small doses but enough to put me right back in to my program. God uses one of the best inst...

Twist · Twist

This is my first time coming to this site, I just wanted to thank Bob Earl. about 17 years ago, I heard a tape that one of my family members had, I could relate to his words so much. I had forgotten about that tape until yesterday. I had the "vulture on my headboard", and could not make it shut up!...

gonee · gonee

You know many of us made resolutions never to lie or never to drink alcohol, but we always failed with our strong resolve. Just like we are powerless over alcohol, we are also powerless over our defects of character. That is why we have step6&7. When we are ready, then God removes. If we are not ready...

RamaSethu2001 · RamaSethu2001

Quotes from Our Co-Founder: Bill W.-Part 2 "No words can tell of the loneliness and despair I found in that bitter morass of self-pity. Quicksand stretched around me in all directions. I had met my match. Alcohol was my master." Bill Wilson Source: c. 1939, AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, Bi...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Since I have been in AA I have had my share of people who have been trying to work the 13th Step with me. When I started AA this last time, I was extremely insecure, self-conscious and as so many alcoholics are by the time they get into AA, beaten down. I felt like crap, looked like crap and kept my head down fo...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

p. 221 "Word comes to me that you are making a magnificent stand in adversity -- this adversity being the state of your health. It gives me a chance to express my gratitude for your recovery in A.A. and especially for the demonstration of its principles you are now so inspiringly giving to us all....

Doll · Doll

Someone emailed me this link.....I have no clue who.. and no idea why! Anyone I'm not personally familiar with who'd have my email address would have to be someone from the recovery sites I frequent....anyway....just wondering if anyone else (on MIP) received this via email.......I guess somebod...

shadowZero45 · shadowZero45

I recently had a really poor experience at a garage where they recommended a bunch of unnecessary work and I ended up paying for services I didn't need. It's made me realize I need to be much more careful about choosing where to take my car. I want to find a place that is genuinely trustworthy and focuses o...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I heard this a lot when I came into AA...But I never saw it anywhere in the book....It got me wondering about where it came from. I was talking with an oldtimer that does a Big Book workshop I attend about it and he told me..."I'm not powerless over people, places and things...I was powerless over a...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I've been sober since Aug. 22nd and am living with my parents again. That has been a blow to the ego, but really at this point I can't really hold on to much in that department and for good reason. My ego is destructive. Every day it rears its ugly head at some point and then I stop and remind myself that there...

Jamiel1241 · Jamiel1241

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Laer · Laer

Hey everyone, nights are the hardest for me. I lie down tired but my mind wont slow. I dont want sleep meds. I just want to unwind naturally. What actually helped you?

cowboys2840 · cowboys2840

Hello, I have been dating a girl for 1 year and half that is alcoholic . We recently broke up. She told me when we first started dating about her issue with alcohol. I asked if she could handle the social situation with friends that were social drinkers, she said yes. So I trusted her. Well I have never date...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is plain that a life which includes deep resentment leads only to futility and unhappiness. . . . But with the alcoholic, whose hope is the maintenance and growth of a spiritual experience, this business of resentment is infinitely grave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p 66 Know God; Know peace. No God; No...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

All these failings generate fear, a soul-sickness in its own right. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 Fear knocked at the door; faith answered; no one was there. I dont know to whom this quote should be attributed, but it certainly indicates clearly that fear is an illusion. I create the illus...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Good Morning to Everyone: I copied and Pasted this excerpt from "How it Works", Chapter 5, Alcoholics Anonymous. This is the part I LISTENED to everyday, VERY INTENSELY. It is read at the begining of each meeting. With my Chronic Relapse history, and failure to grasp this Program, for a 10 ye...

cindy · cindy

despite all we can say, many who are real alcoholics are not going to believe they are in that class. by every form of self-deception and experimentation, they will try to prove themselves exceptions to the rule, therefore nonalcoholic. if anyone who is showing inability to control his drinking can...

Bryan39 · Bryan39

I'm sure this has been covered here before. But how and when do you tell someone you're an alcoholic. I finally have ask a woman out!!!! I Don'y hear from the comittee in my head as often as i used to but man they are sounding of on this one. Any advice helpful thanks Bryan

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bikerbill · bikerbill

A brother in fellowship uses this acronym extensively and, until tonight, when I needed to hear it, it used to irritate the face off me. PAGGLES - Pride, Anger, Greed, Gluttony, Lust, Envy and Sloth - the seven deadly sins that as an alcoholic, I fell prey to and sometimes still do. But I know when the sin...

Frodo · Frodo

Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.Avoid loud and aggressi...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Do not be discouraged. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 60 Few experiences are of less value to me than fast sobriety. Too many times discouragement has been the bonus for unrealistic expectations, not to mention self-pity or fatigue from my wanting to change the world by the weekend. Discouragement is a w...

Arle · Arle

I was reading todays quote out of the little book I was given and it really applies to me...it said when starting recovery we may not know who we are, how to act, what to say or even how to dress. I feel like most of my life I have used alcohol to build up my confidence level to get through everything! Now im so s...

Phil · Phil

Love without condition "I love you as you are, as you seek to find your own special way to relate to the world, or the way you feel that is right for you. It is important that you are the person you want to be and not someone that I or others think you should be." Unconditional love is enlarging the...

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	The Little Red Book from Hazelden and the 4th Step (Preview) Step Four Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The purpose of taking a moral inventory is to expose the harmful character traits of our alcoholic personalities and to eliminate them from the new personalities with the help of the A.A. program as a way of life we now propose...	susanbiel	6	3990	March 26th by pinoh57032
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	"I Came To Believe" (Preview) So, I work in radio...right. Our music director gets CD's ALL THE TIME sent to him by this, that & the other recording company from every artist under the sun. Some frankly...are crap. Others are very good but just don't fit our station's format. All of them go into a pile on his desk that looks like m...	Aquaman	10	4837	March 25th by AlexSeen
	When the "novelty" of sobriety starts to wear off... (Preview) Early on things are kind of exciting and being sober is almost like discovering a new drug that makes you feel strange and unusual feelings...but now that some months have gone by it seems like I'm just coasting through life with the volume turned down. No more craziness, no more highs and lows, no more...	Tipsy McStagger	31	1694	March 25th by AlexSeen
	Am I recovered or recovering? (Preview) Where I live, there seems to be a big division between those AAs who say they have recovered and those who say they are recovering. The 'recovered' ones insist that no time can be lost, to get a sponsor, take the steps and, above all, to find a higher power. Personally, I went through a 4th and 5th step befo...	Dreamnine	62	20477	March 25th by AlexSeen
	Quick question about mileage reimbursement for all these doctor trips (Preview) This might seem like a small thing compared to what a lot of people are dealing with on here, but it's starting to add up and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be tracking this or if I missed my window. I got hurt at work about four months ago, a bad ankle sprain that's been slower to heal than anyone expected, an...	shadowZero45	0	39	March 25th by shadowZero45
	Glora MD UK: The Secret to Smoother, Brighter, and Younger-Looking Skin (Preview) Glora MD In todays fast-paced world, maintaining healthy, glowing skin can be a challenge. Environmental stressors, pollution, aging, and lifestyle habits all take a toll on the skins natural balance. Thats where Glora MD UK comes ina thoughtfully formulated skincare solution designed to rest...	GloraMDReviewsInUK	0	46	March 25th by GloraMDReviewsInUK
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	Being Present (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Being Present Realtiy can be a difficult place to live. Sometimes it seems impossible to stay in the here and now. From time to time we all revisit the past and yearn for the future. This is natural. Being present every minute of the day is impossible for anyone. Still...	Larry_H	4	1067	March 24th by AlexSeen
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	A New Topic From St. Pete Dean March 22, 2026 Howdy Old Timers! (Preview) It's been about 5 years since I last cleaned up the 1st page of the Time Machine. I'm really hoping to see some of the gang respond to this. It should be fun. ODAT Love to all. Dean	StPeteDean	0	60	March 22nd by StPeteDean
	Is it possible to ban a person from a groups meeting?? (Preview) In our group we have three developementally delayed individuals. Two of the three cause few interruptions and are receptive to constructive criticism and are welcomed by our members and visitors alike. A third person has been in and out of our group for years and within the past year his behav...	Pablo	30	17430	March 22nd by StPeteDean
	Handling Insecurity (Preview) What is insecurity? Insecurity is:Feeling of not being ``good enough'' to meet the challenge of a situation you face in life.Sense of helplessness in the face of problems, conflict, or concerns. Belief that one is inadequate or incompetent to handle life's challenges. Fear of being...	Phil	3	2550	March 22nd by StPeteDean
	A TA-DA Moment (Preview) A little background first: I am native American. My belief system includes a spirit animal which in my particular case is the mountain lion. My inner child is also personified by a mountain lion - they are the same to me: inner child = spirit animal. So anyway, my wife is driving to work last night in o...	Angell	4	775	March 22nd by StPeteDean
	Pen Pals (Preview) Hi! My name is Allison and I am an alcoholic. I am disabled and online a lot now and would love to have some recovery friends to email with and I also have windows messenger. If you would like to pen pal with me let me know.	nique	15	4309	March 22nd by StPeteDean
	Staying sober in Sturgis no easy ride (Preview) There is an island of sobriety there in Sturgis. Brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous and a bunch of sober members. Encouraging... Staying sober in Sturgis no easy rideMike Anderson August 10, 2016 A man at the back of the room threw his hand up."Name's Jason," he said. "I'm an alcoholic."The 13...	Tanin	8	9822	March 22nd by StPeteDean
	Changing sponsors (Preview) How does one go about changing sponsors? I suppose technically I don't have a sponsor at the moment because I've been drinking and not working the program. But, I want to stop drinking and that means getting sponsorship again. My "old" sponsor and I have a lot of history (4-5 relapses) and h...	Dodsworth	10	1958	March 21st by aliasharma
	Fear Of Failure (Preview) Conquering the fear of failure may just be the single most important thing you can do to improve your level of success and achieve your dreams and goals. There are many ways to conquer the fear of failing, and it is important to choose the techniques that best suit your own personality and style. When d...	Phil	7	4074	March 20th by SrrAlexxa
	Today's Gift 9/20 (Preview) The only way out is through. The only way to heal the pain is to embrace the pain.--Fritz PerlsYou are like a diamond that is continually being polished and perfected. As this purification proceeds, old thought forms and negative patterns rise to the surface to be released. Past unfinished business...	Pythonpappy	1	488	March 20th by kirurumaru
	Got A Favorite "Guy walks into a bar" Joke? (Preview) One good thing came from years of riding a whiskey-saddle at the bar...a fair collection of "guy walks into a bar" jokes. My favorite? A baby seal walks into a bar and the barman asks "what'll it be?" and the baby seal says, "anything but a Canadian Club." Next?	Aquaman	23	6521	March 14th by ayeshakhan
	AA dismissed as defendant in Brada wrongful death lawsuit (Preview) AA's legal entities have dodged a legal bullet. For now. But there remain knotty emerging problems regarding the issue of legal responsibility: for AA sponsors, AA members, meeting site owners and, still, AA itself. AA dismissed as defendant in Brada wrongful death lawsuit By Jim...	Tanin	2	1804	March 13th by Abamenko
	Vital Hemp Benefits: Improve Sleep, Reduce Anxiety, and Support a Balanced Mood (Preview) Vital Hemp In todays fast-paced world, maintaining balance between work, family, and personal well-being can be challenging. Daily responsibilities, long work hours, digital overload, and constant mental stimulation can leave many people feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and stressed. This...	VitalHempReviewsResult	0	74	March 12th by VitalHempReviewsResult
	Backsliding. (Preview) I found myself backsliding spiritually recently. For me it is a lack of discipline in the basics of what the BB teaches. Some of my old defects came to visit me, restlessness; irritation & discontent. It came in small doses but enough to put me right back in to my program. God uses one of the best inst...	gonee	11	1371	March 12th by yasminansari
	Bob Earl (Preview) This is my first time coming to this site, I just wanted to thank Bob Earl. about 17 years ago, I heard a tape that one of my family members had, I could relate to his words so much. I had forgotten about that tape until yesterday. I had the "vulture on my headboard", and could not make it shut up!...	Twist	9	14985	March 8th by Jamiel1241
	Steps 6&7 (Preview) You know many of us made resolutions never to lie or never to drink alcohol, but we always failed with our strong resolve. Just like we are powerless over alcohol, we are also powerless over our defects of character. That is why we have step6&7. When we are ready, then God removes. If we are not ready...	gonee	10	1366	March 5th by AlexSeen
	Quotes from Our Co-Founder: Bill W.-Part 2 Quotes BillW CoFounder AA (Preview) Quotes from Our Co-Founder: Bill W.-Part 2 "No words can tell of the loneliness and despair I found in that bitter morass of self-pity. Quicksand stretched around me in all directions. I had met my match. Alcohol was my master." Bill Wilson Source: c. 1939, AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, Bi...	RamaSethu2001	3	29092	March 5th by AlexSeen
	Message to Newcomers About the 13th Step (Preview) Since I have been in AA I have had my share of people who have been trying to work the 13th Step with me. When I started AA this last time, I was extremely insecure, self-conscious and as so many alcoholics are by the time they get into AA, beaten down. I felt like crap, looked like crap and kept my head down fo...	betterthanyesterday52	34	13231	March 5th by AlexSeen
	~ As Bill Sees It: God Will Not Desert Us ~ (Preview) p. 221 "Word comes to me that you are making a magnificent stand in adversity -- this adversity being the state of your health. It gives me a chance to express my gratitude for your recovery in A.A. and especially for the demonstration of its principles you are now so inspiringly giving to us all....	FlyingSquirrel	3	1668	March 5th by benperry
	Have you seen the 'orange papers' ???? (Preview) Someone emailed me this link.....I have no clue who.. and no idea why! Anyone I'm not personally familiar with who'd have my email address would have to be someone from the recovery sites I frequent....anyway....just wondering if anyone else (on MIP) received this via email.......I guess somebod...	Doll	11	6283	February 27th by pinoh57032
	Learned my lesson after a bad garage experience, how to vet them better? (Preview) I recently had a really poor experience at a garage where they recommended a bunch of unnecessary work and I ended up paying for services I didn't need. It's made me realize I need to be much more careful about choosing where to take my car. I want to find a place that is genuinely trustworthy and focuses o...	shadowZero45	0	53	February 26th by shadowZero45
	Are we really powerless over People, Places and Things? (Preview) I heard this a lot when I came into AA...But I never saw it anywhere in the book....It got me wondering about where it came from. I was talking with an oldtimer that does a Big Book workshop I attend about it and he told me..."I'm not powerless over people, places and things...I was powerless over a...	Stepchild	59	12517	February 25th by MikeNike
	Fear & Ego (Preview) I've been sober since Aug. 22nd and am living with my parents again. That has been a blow to the ego, but really at this point I can't really hold on to much in that department and for good reason. My ego is destructive. Every day it rears its ugly head at some point and then I stop and remind myself that there...	Dodsworth	22	6438	February 24th by AlexSeen
	Free (Preview) Rent went up again this month and I was scrambling to cover it without cutting back on groceries too much. Wanted to find something with free spins or no-deposit bonuses so I could try my luck without putting in heaps of my own money straight away. Came across this https://roletabrasileiraca.com/ ro...	Jamiel1241	0	89	February 16th by Jamiel1241
	Trouble Unwinding at Night (Preview) Hey everyone, nights are the hardest for me. I lie down tired but my mind wont slow. I dont want sleep meds. I just want to unwind naturally. What actually helped you?	Laer	1	77	February 16th by Malinus
	Supporting girlfriend in recovery (Preview) Hello, I have been dating a girl for 1 year and half that is alcoholic . We recently broke up. She told me when we first started dating about her issue with alcohol. I asked if she could handle the social situation with friends that were social drinkers, she said yes. So I trusted her. Well I have never date...	cowboys2840	15	1775	January 31st by vassapa
	Daily Reflections ~ Know God; Know Peace & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is plain that a life which includes deep resentment leads only to futility and unhappiness. . . . But with the alcoholic, whose hope is the maintenance and growth of a spiritual experience, this business of resentment is infinitely grave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p 66 Know God; Know peace. No God; No...	Sobrietyspell	1	974	January 29th by Abamenko
	Daily Reflections ~ Love & Fear as Opposites (Preview) All these failings generate fear, a soul-sickness in its own right. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 49 Fear knocked at the door; faith answered; no one was there. I dont know to whom this quote should be attributed, but it certainly indicates clearly that fear is an illusion. I create the illus...	Sobrietyspell	2	1730	January 29th by pinoh57032
	"There are such unfortunates" (Preview) Good Morning to Everyone: I copied and Pasted this excerpt from "How it Works", Chapter 5, Alcoholics Anonymous. This is the part I LISTENED to everyday, VERY INTENSELY. It is read at the begining of each meeting. With my Chronic Relapse history, and failure to grasp this Program, for a 10 ye...	Toni Baloney	3	5278	January 28th by SteveMicheal
	chapter 3 'big book' page 31 (for the new ones) (Preview) despite all we can say, many who are real alcoholics are not going to believe they are in that class. by every form of self-deception and experimentation, they will try to prove themselves exceptions to the rule, therefore nonalcoholic. if anyone who is showing inability to control his drinking can...	cindy	3	6387	January 28th by Abamenko
	Dating advice (Preview) I'm sure this has been covered here before. But how and when do you tell someone you're an alcoholic. I finally have ask a woman out!!!! I Don'y hear from the comittee in my head as often as i used to but man they are sounding of on this one. Any advice helpful thanks Bryan	Bryan39	9	1108	January 25th by RealismAddict
	GLPura i fokus: Flexibelt kosttillskott för en genomtänkt livsstil (Preview) GLPura I en värld där vardagen ofta går i högt tempo och kraven på oss som individer ständigt ökar, blir behovet av struktur, balans och medvetna val allt viktigare. GLPura är ett kosttillskott för vuxna, framtaget för att passa in i en modern och medveten livsstil. Produkten är avsedd för personer s...	GLPuraPrisResultatSE	0	127	January 25th by GLPuraPrisResultatSE
	PAGGLES (Preview) A brother in fellowship uses this acronym extensively and, until tonight, when I needed to hear it, it used to irritate the face off me. PAGGLES - Pride, Anger, Greed, Gluttony, Lust, Envy and Sloth - the seven deadly sins that as an alcoholic, I fell prey to and sometimes still do. But I know when the sin...	bikerbill	5	2211	January 24th by Coek
	Desiderata (Preview) Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.Avoid loud and aggressi...	Frodo	11	5655	January 24th by dinarikas
	Daily Reflections ~ Hope & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Do not be discouraged. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 60 Few experiences are of less value to me than fast sobriety. Too many times discouragement has been the bonus for unrealistic expectations, not to mention self-pity or fatigue from my wanting to change the world by the weekend. Discouragement is a w...	Sobrietyspell	3	1672	January 24th by barek1337
	Today's, just for today (Preview) I was reading todays quote out of the little book I was given and it really applies to me...it said when starting recovery we may not know who we are, how to act, what to say or even how to dress. I feel like most of my life I have used alcohol to build up my confidence level to get through everything! Now im so s...	Arle	10	817	January 24th by Coek
	Unconditional Love (Preview) Love without condition "I love you as you are, as you seek to find your own special way to relate to the world, or the way you feel that is right for you. It is important that you are the person you want to be and not someone that I or others think you should be." Unconditional love is enlarging the...	Phil	4	4788	January 24th by pinoh57032
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