Alcoholics Anonymous

jeannie · jeannie

Boundaries don't keep other people out - they fence YOU in. So you can draw your lines or live your life crossing them. The view from the other side is spectacular.

Rob · Rob

If i suddenly dissappear (however you spell it), dont worry about me.. Im having probs with my pc and i think im gona have to give it to my mate to look at. Not sure yet... bloody computers.. great when theyre working eh?.... If i dissapear, dont worry i...

Robert · Robert

Had a good day today,. met a fellow aa and went to the gym and sauna with him and then catched a train into nottm to meet my sponcer who took me though step 9 + 10 then on the way home met a friend I had not seen in a long time and was nice to see him again! so hot here! thinking of going out for supper as too hot to co...

jeannie · jeannie

Whatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo. --Bernard Baruch It's usually very difficult for us to bring balance into our lives. We may find it hard not to put in overtime at work. We may be obsessed about housework or yard work to the extent that we work long hours at...

jeannie · jeannie

An inspiring book, a caring friend, a moment of silence -- all can offer the guidance we seek. We are learning to seek guidance on how to handle the serious circumstances of our lives. We used to feel we had to figure out everything for ourselves. What a gift it is to seek suggestions from friends w...

Robert · Robert

hungry angry lonely tired, i know what to do! eat happily with friends in bed - why is it that sounded rude? im ok - just come back from a step meeting, feeling ok, bit annoyed with my partner - i have started to get my life back and she dont like that as it involves me getting my arse off the sofa and doing s...

virgo · virgo

Thank you all for your kind comments re my posting about being gossiped about in aa. Its amazing how a higher power works and I wanted to share this with you a truly amazing experience. Throughout my recovery I have struggled had a bereavment at 8 months sought outside help to deal with it a...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

So this alkie is stranded on a deserted island.... finds a little lamp in the sand. Rubs the lamp; out pops a Genie.... "I'll give you 3 wishes..." Alkie scratches his head and says, "Boy, I sure am thirsty.

How about for my first wish, I get a big tall glass of liquor on the rocks?" BLIN...

Doll · Doll

Can't remember where I got this from. May have even been here, but anyway....... Thoughts at 4am If I am an alocholic I shouldn't drink - If I am not an alcoholic I don't need to. People who arn't alcoholics dont lie in bed at 4am wondering if they are alcoholics Remember its Alcohol-...

Phil · Phil

Success is doing the best you can, in as many ways as you can. It is being just and honest and true -- not in a few things, but in everything you do. Always look ahead and never look back, believe you can make all your dreams come true. Always believe in the best you can be and have faith in the things that you do...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Had a crazy dream last night.. In this dream, I was at a class reunion and a girl in the restroom was bagging up marijuana. With lighteneing speed, she taped a bag of it to my back up underneath my shirt. I left the batheroom and told my husband; I said "i have GOT to get this bag of pot off my back befo...

Doll · Doll

Way too much running around in my brain. Just can't turn it off. So just random rambling thoughts to follow............And to make matters even more interesting, "the man in my life" told me yesterday I "wasn't THE ONE for him". Wow! .......Can it get any better? Yes. Can it get any worse...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

O.K, WHERE DID YOU GO?????? Just an Alke with sometimes a Too Curious mind. Looking forward to getting to know you. Baloney Brains

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Okay, okay, so it wasn't so great out there...and I probably shouldn't have deleted my account and told everyone here to bugger off. I apologize. So, any advice for someone coming back who feels pretty sh!tty

Phil · Phil

August 11. 12, and 13th University Of Guelph Campus One hour north of Niagara Falls...on #6 Hyw. Three full days of AA and Alanon speakers, and talkathons Saturday night banquet and dance Main Banquet speaker--Clancy I. from L.A. California Buses available from the Carolinas, Virgi...

Wren · Wren

Evolving From Within Changing Yourself First The world calls out for improvement and, more often than not, we are ready and willing to offer advice or admonishments. But each of us possesses the power to effect a positive shift in energy in ourselves and in those around us. Just as purification of t...

Doll · Doll

Today is July 11, 2006 A Great Day for Recovery! CHANGE "The foolish and the dead never change their opinion." --James Russell Lowell Part of my understanding of spirituality is that I will change. I will change my mind, my attitude and my opinion. My understanding of sobriety is...

HDoggie · HDoggie

Does God let us down, or do we let ourselves down? Yesterday, I prayed that God would keep me sober and sane for another day. I prayed the third step prayer honestly and sincerely. However, after work last night, I went and bought a case of hard lemonade and drank 10. Why? Di...

Rob · Rob

I didnt go to a meeting tonight, even though i had been set on going most of the day.. I kinda wish i had now.. Omg hangover big time today... geese.. I have felt absolutely awful today. I was sent out in the van this afternoon, about 15:40 so should have been sober by th...

jeannie · jeannie

Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come. 'Ti's grace that hath brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home.' --John Newton Today and always, let joy be your compass. When choosing a direction in life, choose the path of your heart. Do what you love, follow your bliss. ...

Dori · Dori

Hi, I am sick to my sotmach.I didnt sleep at all last time it is 5 am here I am . I have a 20 year old daugther and she has a 22 year ole boyfriend.He was left by his roomates 4 months ago and was stuggling .and I let him move in here.I know a big mistake. He has a job.For al...

Doll · Doll

My thoughts: When I started going to meetings in July 2005, I did what they told me, so I thought. I surrounded myself with the "winners". I went from being a drunk to an acutal contributing member, so I thought. I stopped going to meetings in April 2006, because those winners didn't "walk the tal...

Doll · Doll

Today is July 10, 2006 POVERTY "Must the hunger become anger and anger become fury before anything will be done?" --John Steinbeck I have a gratitude in my life today that stems from the daily recovery I enjoy in my life. Today I am happy, joyous and content; I am able to deal with the...

Robert · Robert

Man It was hard work today working clean, I feel tired now and just a bit quiet. I feel like im almost back to square one! was determined not to lose my temper at work as that would only result in my hurt, even though people have pee'd me off I am ok and safe. Feeling a little down with realisation of what has...

jeannie · jeannie

You're a true beauty. So what if your cheekbones aren't sculpted, your face isn't a perfect oval and your curves are curvier that you'd like? You've got an inner glow that shows! And because it's fired by love and compassion, kindness and courage, and determination, it never fades.&...

Robert · Robert

Afternoon everyone Today I am feeling alot better, Have not picked up anything and have been out for several walks with the dog and meeting. I am a little sad the weekend is nearly gone, I am going to try and not use next week at work as I need to get through on my own steam, I cant be rattled at work any mor...

Rob · Rob

Iv just woken up and im still so soo drunk.. And i feel so scared.. .. i just got two txts from very close friends.. giving me encouragement.. im now crying.... omg.. how can i be this drunk at almost 4am.. tears streaming down my face.. im realy scared........

Phil · Phil

A helpful tool in our recovery, especially in the behavior we call detachment, is learning to identify who owns what. Then we let each person own and possess his or her rightful property. If another person has an addiction, a problem, a feeling, or a self-defeating behavior, that is the...

Doll · Doll

I promise to take the cotton outta my ears and not only stick it in my mouth, but shove it all the way down my throat. I need this place. First, my apologies to all that I pissed off and/or offended. I hope you can forgive me, and if not, atleast tolerate me and help me. I have been so angry for so lon...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

The Promises If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. N...

LisaF · LisaF

I've been reading in the big book with my sponsor and all the time she's asking me if I can relate to this or that and I'm like yeah, I can relate to it from my bipolar but not from my drinking... like making all these plans of what I'm going to do and being really determined, and in the book it says that person c...

Rob · Rob

Went to another meeting and spoke again Saw a guy i had met from night before... but he seemed reluctant to aknowledge me... i barely remember him anyway.. ffs.. woman spoke to me.,. Anyway i spoke again tonight.. Woman tried to offer me cof...

Dori · Dori

Hi, I had been though so much as a cild as a teen with abuse that I learned to cope by saying all is ok.I learned how to be funny the life of any thing i was into. I got a strong relationship with my Hp God i thought my prayers were even of all was ok. My friends spoke of me as the stongest woman...

wagon · wagon

Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May G...

Rob · Rob

Ok .. TONIGHT I HAVE SAID EVERYTHING THAT I EVER WANTED TO SAY.. at aa. i went to a meeting.. and i spoke for the first time... and i said everything!!.. i cant say much more cos of drink.. omg. i said so much.. people spoke and relatated to me.. i hope i speak again... -- Ed...

Robert · Robert

Hi there, I have started to make music again, just a little to start with and I started yesterday. I have my sampler and stuff hooked up now.I have not made music in about 8 years due to severe illness,and am slowly getting the hang of it again, if anyone could offer constructive critism that would be grea...

Robert · Robert

when im with people I cant wait to get away because I feel less then and feel not part of, when im alone I want to be with someone, How do I cope being alone without just being miserable.

lorelei · lorelei

Hi, I've been living by the 12 Steps for 14 years and have had my life changed so much. I am currently enrolled in graduate school and I'm writing a research paper on how prayer and meditation help people in 12 step programs to handle life's challenges. I am hoping some folks from t...

LisaF · LisaF

My sponsor said part of getting sober is... something like... it's like having an onion and the layers are going to gradually peel off and you have to deal with each layer as it peels off and learn how to deal with it and move past it... well my past came crashing down on me Thursday night, I just started thi...

diddly · diddly

of no consuming of booze, blood pressure's back to normal, the sleeplessness has changed to relatively good sleep. I've been here before. Drinking a pint a night for a long, long time until I do something stupid than think: Oh, my God! I have to quit. I'm an alcoholic and I'm killing myself. ...

Phil · Phil

From "The Language of Letting Go" Shame can be a powerful force in our life. It is the trademark of dysfunctional families. Authentic, legitimate guilt is the feeling or thought that what we did is not okay. It indicates that our behavior needs to be corrected or altered...

Robert · Robert

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&item=190003966154&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AM...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi Everyone, Well this week was a real roller coaster, Up, then Down, Up then Down, and then finally crashing into a down. Balance, the need for Balance was what I needed, the Roller Coaster was an Emotional Roller coaster. I am grounded today, sort of, thank you my Higher Power. Talk...

Rob · Rob

Been really low all day.. Very quiet.. Theyre having the yearly BBQ at work today and me and mate at work spent most the afternoon setting stuff up.. Im not going myself.. All food and ALL drink is free but i dont wana go. Anyway cos i had helped out alot and cos i wasnt going th...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Search Alcoholism / Substance Abuse This article is written by nationally recognized historian and oft-quoted Alcoholics Anonymous archivist Mitchell K. Dr. Bob's Last DrinkBill W. had met a kindred spirit in Dr. Bob. Both men were born in Vermont, both were inte...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Are you back from vacation? Missing the magic bus man!!!

Jonibaloni

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I stumbled upon the May 1st reading in "Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie. In that reading she has a prayer from the Big AA book. From there she goes on to write on the meaning and interpretation of this prayer (May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.......) It helped me...

Phil · Phil

Letting go of our need for control frees us "If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans." This old Jewish proverb is especially familiar to people in recovery from addiction, but everyone can glean some meaning from these time-tested words. They serve as a gentle...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Wow... such good stuff on the "Anger" thread... all stuff I needed to hear. Would like to continue with this very important subject for those of us in recovery. Had another thought, on anger: True, I am a very important part of a few peoples' daily lives... but to most, I am just a speck in that pe...

jeannie · jeannie

Hey how is everyone today? My day is great, super and fantastic. The sun is shinning, the birds are chirping and I am going to spend time with my mother. Life is good. How is every one's day. EEHH Big polar bear hug to all. Just my share...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Boundaries (Preview) *Boundaries don't keep other people out - they fence YOU in. So you can draw your lines or live your life crossing them.* *The view from the other side is spectacular.*	jeannie	3	317	Jul 12, 2006 by jonibaloni
	If i dissapear from the boards (Preview) If i suddenly dissappear (however you spell it), dont worry about me.. Im having probs with my pc and i think im gona have to give it to my mate to look at. Not sure yet... bloody computers.. great when theyre working eh?.... If i dissapear, dont worry i...	Rob	6	340	Jul 12, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Good Day (Preview) Had a good day today,. met a fellow aa and went to the gym and sauna with him and then catched a train into nottm to meet my sponcer who took me though step 9 + 10 then on the way home met a friend I had not seen in a long time and was nice to see him again! so hot here! thinking of going out for supper as too hot to co...	Robert	6	278	Jul 12, 2006 by Phil
	Balance (Preview) *Whatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo. --Bernard Baruch* It's usually very difficult for us to bring balance into our lives. We may find it hard not to put in overtime at work. We may be obsessed about housework or yard work to the extent that we work long hours at...	jeannie	4	324	Jul 12, 2006 by Phil
	Guidance (Preview) *An inspiring book, a caring friend, a moment of silence -- all can offer the guidance we seek.* We are learning to seek guidance on how to handle the serious circumstances of our lives. We used to feel we had to figure out everything for ourselves. What a gift it is to seek suggestions from friends w...	jeannie	2	301	Jul 12, 2006 by jeannie
	new day (Preview) hungry angry lonely tired, i know what to do! eat happily with friends in bed - why is it that sounded rude? im ok - just come back from a step meeting, feeling ok, bit annoyed with my partner - i have started to get my life back and she dont like that as it involves me getting my arse off the sofa and doing s...	Robert	7	348	Jul 12, 2006 by Robert
	Dealing with Gossip in AA (Preview) Thank you all for your kind comments re my posting about being gossiped about in aa. Its amazing how a higher power works and I wanted to share this with you a truly amazing experience. Throughout my recovery I have struggled had a bereavment at 8 months sought outside help to deal with it a...	virgo	1	490	Jul 12, 2006 by Phil
	Drunkkk Joke... (Preview) So this alkie is stranded on a deserted island.... finds a little lamp in the sand. Rubs the lamp; out pops a Genie.... "I'll give you 3 wishes..." Alkie scratches his head and says, "Boy, I sure am thirsty. How about for my first wish, I get a big tall glass of liquor on the rocks?" BLIN...	jonibaloni	2	350	Jul 12, 2006 by Phil
	Alcoholic ~ summed up (Preview) Can't remember where I got this from. May have even been here, but anyway....... Thoughts at 4am If I am an alocholic I shouldn't drink - If I am not an alcoholic I don't need to. People who arn't alcoholics dont lie in bed at 4am wondering if they are alcoholics Remember its Alcohol-...	Doll	3	335	Jul 12, 2006 by Quetzal
	Yup..Yup...Yup... (Preview) Success is doing the best you can, in as many ways as you can. It is being just and honest and true -- not in a few things, but in everything you do. Always look ahead and never look back, believe you can make all your dreams come true. Always believe in the best you can be and have faith in the things that you do...	Phil	5	391	Jul 12, 2006 by Quetzal
	Insane DREAM.............. (Preview) Had a crazy dream last night.. In this dream, I was at a class reunion and a girl in the restroom was bagging up marijuana. With lighteneing speed, she taped a bag of it to my back up underneath my shirt. I left the batheroom and told my husband; I said "i have GOT to get this bag of pot off my back befo...	jonibaloni	8	329	Jul 11, 2006 by Phil
	1:30am ~ I can't sleep (Preview) Way too much running around in my brain. Just can't turn it off. So just random rambling thoughts to follow............And to make matters even more interesting, "the man in my life" told me yesterday I "wasn't THE ONE for him". Wow! .......Can it get any better? Yes. Can it get any worse...	Doll	7	364	Jul 11, 2006 by jonibaloni
	YOO HOO TIPSY........... (Preview) O.K, WHERE DID YOU GO?????? Just an Alke with sometimes a Too Curious mind. Looking forward to getting to know you. Baloney Brains	Toni Baloney	1	312	Jul 11, 2006 by Tipsy McStagger
	slinks back with tail between legs (Preview) Okay, okay, so it wasn't so great out there...and I probably shouldn't have deleted my account and told everyone here to bugger off. I apologize. So, any advice for someone coming back who feels pretty sh!tty	Tipsy McStagger	12	415	Jul 11, 2006 by Tipsy McStagger
	36th Central West Ontario Convention (Preview) August 11. 12, and 13th University Of Guelph Campus One hour north of Niagara Falls...on #6 Hyw. Three full days of AA and Alanon speakers, and talkathons Saturday night banquet and dance Main Banquet speaker--Clancy I. from L.A. California Buses available from the Carolinas, Virgi...	Phil	0	357	Jul 11, 2006 by Phil
	Evolving From Within~OM (Preview) Evolving From Within Changing Yourself First The world calls out for improvement and, more often than not, we are ready and willing to offer advice or admonishments. But each of us possesses the power to effect a positive shift in energy in ourselves and in those around us. Just as purification of t...	Wren	2	311	Jul 11, 2006 by Phil
	Great Day for Recovery (Preview) Today is July 11, 2006 A Great Day for Recovery! CHANGE "The foolish and the dead never change their opinion." --James Russell Lowell Part of my understanding of spirituality is that I will change. I will change my mind, my attitude and my opinion. My understanding of sobriety is...	Doll	0	279	Jul 11, 2006 by Doll
	Does God Let You Down? (Preview) Does God let us down, or do we let ourselves down? Yesterday, I prayed that God would keep me sober and sane for another day. I prayed the third step prayer honestly and sincerely. However, after work last night, I went and bought a case of hard lemonade and drank 10. Why? Di...	HDoggie	5	361	Jul 11, 2006 by iffer
	Didnt go to a meetin tonight, kinda wish i had.. (Preview) I didnt go to a meeting tonight, even though i had been set on going most of the day.. I kinda wish i had now.. Omg hangover big time today... geese.. I have felt absolutely awful today. I was sent out in the van this afternoon, about 15:40 so should have been sober by th...	Rob	5	389	Jul 11, 2006 by iffer
	Build on Love (Preview) *Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come. 'Ti's grace that hath brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home.' --John Newton* Today and always, let joy be your compass. When choosing a direction in life, choose the path of your heart. Do what you love, follow your bliss. ...	jeannie	1	283	Jul 10, 2006 by Doll
	My daugther (Preview) Hi, I am sick to my sotmach.I didnt sleep at all last time it is 5 am here I am . I have a 20 year old daugther and she has a 22 year ole boyfriend.He was left by his roomates 4 months ago and was stuggling .and I let him move in here.I know a big mistake. He has a job.For al...	Dori	5	325	Jul 10, 2006 by jonibaloni
	How to find a "happy medium"?? (Preview) My thoughts: When I started going to meetings in July 2005, I did what they told me, so I thought. I surrounded myself with the "winners". I went from being a drunk to an acutal contributing member, so I thought. I stopped going to meetings in April 2006, because those winners didn't "walk the tal...	Doll	7	424	Jul 10, 2006 by soberdrunk
	A Great Day for Recovery (Preview) Today is July 10, 2006 POVERTY "Must the hunger become anger and anger become fury before anything will be done?" --John Steinbeck I have a gratitude in my life today that stems from the daily recovery I enjoy in my life. Today I am happy, joyous and content; I am able to deal with the...	Doll	4	317	Jul 10, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Home Safe (Preview) Man It was hard work today working clean, I feel tired now and just a bit quiet. I feel like im almost back to square one! was determined not to lose my temper at work as that would only result in my hurt, even though people have pee'd me off I am ok and safe. Feeling a little down with realisation of what has...	Robert	3	294	Jul 10, 2006 by Robert
	A MOMENT FOR YOU (Preview) *You're a true beauty.* So what if your cheekbones aren't sculpted, your face isn't a perfect oval and your curves are curvier that you'd like? You've got an inner glow that shows! And because it's fired by love and compassion, kindness and courage, and determination, it never fades.&...	jeannie	4	330	Jul 10, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Today (Preview) Afternoon everyone Today I am feeling alot better, Have not picked up anything and have been out for several walks with the dog and meeting. I am a little sad the weekend is nearly gone, I am going to try and not use next week at work as I need to get through on my own steam, I cant be rattled at work any mor...	Robert	5	308	Jul 10, 2006 by Rob
	im scared (Preview) Iv just woken up and im still so soo drunk.. And i feel so scared.. .. i just got two txts from very close friends.. giving me encouragement.. im now crying.... omg.. how can i be this drunk at almost 4am.. tears streaming down my face.. im realy scared........	Rob	7	731	Jul 10, 2006 by Rob
	Property Lines (Preview) A helpful tool in our recovery, especially in the behavior we call detachment, is learning to identify who owns what. Then we let each person own and possess his or her rightful property. If another person has an addiction, a problem, a feeling, or a self-defeating behavior, that is the...	Phil	2	565	Jul 10, 2006 by Doll
	I PROMISE to behave (Preview) I promise to take the cotton outta my ears and not only stick it in my mouth, but shove it all the way down my throat. I need this place. First, my apologies to all that I pissed off and/or offended. I hope you can forgive me, and if not, atleast tolerate me and help me. I have been so angry for so lon...	Doll	14	477	Jul 10, 2006 by Phil
	The PROMISES (Preview) The Promises If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. N...	Toni Baloney	3	299	Jul 10, 2006 by Doll
	my screwed up thinking (Preview) I've been reading in the big book with my sponsor and all the time she's asking me if I can relate to this or that and I'm like yeah, I can relate to it from my bipolar but not from my drinking... like making all these plans of what I'm going to do and being really determined, and in the book it says that person c...	LisaF	6	328	Jul 9, 2006 by LisaF
	Another meeting and spoke again (Preview) Went to another meeting and spoke again Saw a guy i had met from night before... but he seemed reluctant to aknowledge me... i barely remember him anyway.. ffs.. woman spoke to me.,. Anyway i spoke again tonight.. Woman tried to offer me cof...	Rob	6	308	Jul 9, 2006 by Rob
	being real (Preview) Hi, I had been though so much as a cild as a teen with abuse that I learned to cope by saying all is ok.I learned how to be funny the life of any thing i was into. I got a strong relationship with my Hp God i thought my prayers were even of all was ok. My friends spoke of me as the stongest woman...	Dori	7	306	Jul 9, 2006 by Phil
	big book a vision for you (Preview) Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May G...	wagon	2	638	Jul 9, 2006 by Phil
	Went to a meeting last night and SPOKE (Preview) Ok .. TONIGHT I HAVE SAID EVERYTHING THAT I EVER WANTED TO SAY.. at aa. i went to a meeting.. and i spoke for the first time... and i said everything!!.. i cant say much more cos of drink.. omg. i said so much.. people spoke and relatated to me.. i hope i speak again... -- Ed...	Rob	15	476	Jul 9, 2006 by Rob
	To share part of my life (Preview) Hi there, I have started to make music again, just a little to start with and I started yesterday. I have my sampler and stuff hooked up now.I have not made music in about 8 years due to severe illness,and am slowly getting the hang of it again, if anyone could offer constructive critism that would be grea...	Robert	4	322	Jul 9, 2006 by Dori
	coping with loneliness (Preview) when im with people I cant wait to get away because I feel less then and feel not part of, when im alone I want to be with someone, How do I cope being alone without just being miserable.	Robert	13	341	Jul 9, 2006 by Robert
	Step 12 and Fellowship (Preview) Hi, I've been living by the 12 Steps for 14 years and have had my life changed so much. I am currently enrolled in graduate school and I'm writing a research paper on how prayer and meditation help people in 12 step programs to handle life's challenges. I am hoping some folks from t...	lorelei	0	289	Jul 9, 2006 by lorelei
	my onion (Preview) My sponsor said part of getting sober is... something like... it's like having an onion and the layers are going to gradually peel off and you have to deal with each layer as it peels off and learn how to deal with it and move past it... well my past came crashing down on me Thursday night, I just started thi...	LisaF	5	392	Jul 9, 2006 by jonibaloni
	And on the fourth day (Preview) of no consuming of booze, blood pressure's back to normal, the sleeplessness has changed to relatively good sleep. I've been here before. Drinking a pint a night for a long, long time until I do something stupid than think: Oh, my God! I have to quit. I'm an alcoholic and I'm killing myself. ...	diddly	2	299	Jul 9, 2006 by Phil
	Rejecting Shame (Preview) From "The Language of Letting Go" Shame can be a powerful force in our life. It is the trademark of dysfunctional families. Authentic, legitimate guilt is the feeling or thought that what we did is not okay. It indicates that our behavior needs to be corrected or altered...	Phil	0	262	Jul 8, 2006 by Phil
	how much would you pay for this? (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&item=190003966154&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AM...	Robert	8	379	Jul 8, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	The Alcoholic Mind (Preview) Hi Everyone, Well this week was a real roller coaster, Up, then Down, Up then Down, and then finally crashing into a down. Balance, the need for Balance was what I needed, the Roller Coaster was an Emotional Roller coaster. I am grounded today, sort of, thank you my Higher Power. Talk...	Toni Baloney	5	1060	Jul 8, 2006 by Robert
	First meeting in about 9 weeks (Preview) Been really low all day.. Very quiet.. Theyre having the yearly BBQ at work today and me and mate at work spent most the afternoon setting stuff up.. Im not going myself.. All food and ALL drink is free but i dont wana go. Anyway cos i had helped out alot and cos i wasnt going th...	Rob	14	365	Jul 8, 2006 by Rob
	Dr. Bob (Preview) Search Alcoholism / Substance Abuse This article is written by nationally recognized historian and oft-quoted Alcoholics Anonymous archivist Mitchell K. Dr. Bob's Last DrinkBill W. had met a kindred spirit in Dr. Bob. Both men were born in Vermont, both were inte...	soberdrunk	3	330	Jul 8, 2006 by Quetzal
	DAN... calling for DAN.... (Preview) Are you back from vacation? Missing the magic bus man!!! Jonibaloni	jonibaloni	1	309	Jul 8, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	AA prayer--in Language of Letting GO (Preview) I stumbled upon the May 1st reading in "Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie. In that reading she has a prayer from the Big AA book. From there she goes on to write on the meaning and interpretation of this prayer (May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.......) It helped me...	wallsal55	2	394	Jul 8, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Letting Go Of Our Need For Control... (Preview) Letting go of our need for control frees us "If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans." This old Jewish proverb is especially familiar to people in recovery from addiction, but everyone can glean some meaning from these time-tested words. They serve as a gentle...	Phil	2	391	Jul 8, 2006 by jonibaloni
	ANGER... continued... (Preview) Wow... such good stuff on the "Anger" thread... all stuff I needed to hear. Would like to continue with this very important subject for those of us in recovery. Had another thought, on anger: True, I am a very important part of a few peoples' daily lives... but to most, I am just a speck in that pe...	jonibaloni	4	520	Jul 8, 2006 by HDoggie
	Good Day - For Me (Preview) Hey how is everyone today? My day is great, super and fantastic. The sun is shinning, the birds are chirping and I am going to spend time with my mother. Life is good. How is every one's day. EEHH Big polar bear hug to all. Just my share...	jeannie	3	318	Jul 7, 2006 by Dori
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