Alcoholics Anonymous

wagon · wagon

We, in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God. A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, "a design for living" that really works.

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Went to a meeting last night. It was this ladies first meeting ever. Okay, first step meeting, right? The guy chairing the meeting asked her to tell us a little bit about herself so we could help her out with the first step. She goes on to tell us that she is strictly an Marijuana addict. No problem with alc...

Wren · Wren

Acting Together Cooperation Cooperation seems simple: working together toward a common goal for the benefit of all involved. But amazingly it can be quite challenging, even when we have so many successful examples all around us. Human society is based upon the concept of cooperation,...

DanaBanana · DanaBanana

I'm sure this has been a topic many a time...but nevertheless, I was reminded just this evening how DRINKING is not my problem anymore but rather my THINKING! "Keep it simple" "Easy does it" both very important slogans for me right now....and both things I haven't been practicing. Soooo ton...

Rick · Rick

HI all just a quick check in and hello. First we work the program because we have to. Then we work the program because we are willing to. Finally we work the program because we want to. ***** When you do all the talking you only learn what you already know. ***** Fear is the darkroom where nega...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

From which book did you get the post and quote by Dan Millman? I really enjoyed that!

jeannie · jeannie

Hey Everyone I am back - hope you missed me (or not). I had what I thought to be a major computer problem - it turned out to be a power failure in the computer. All fixed up now. I have noticed that there are quite a few new comers - which is great to see - WELCOME - keep comin...

JMAS · JMAS

I HAD SIXTEEN YEARS SOBER 2 MONTHS AGO I AM DRINKING EVERYDAY MY FATHER IS DYING AND MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER JUST GOT MARRIED I AM WORKING EVERYDAY AND FUCTIONING OK I OWN MY OWE BUSINESS IT IS DOING WELL I COUNT MY GLASSES OF WINE EACH DAY I STARTED AT 1 NOW IM AT 4 A NIGHT BEFORE BED I LOVE TO B...

jeannie · jeannie

Ever eyed James Bond's shaken-not-stirred martini-and wanted one yourself? Your kids probably have, say Dartmouth researchers who found that children's movie-watching habits affect their decision to drink. Of the more than 600 popular movies the scientists studied, 89% of PG an...

Phil · Phil

The Next Frontier: Emotional Sobriety by Bill Wilson AA Grapevine, Inc, January 1958 I think that many oldsters who have put our AA "booze cure" to severe but successful tests still find they often lack emotional sobriety. Perhaps they will be the sp...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

i have read posts in these past months and i woudl see a poster and instead of saying "i hear ya" or "hey i can relate" or "gee i am sorry for ur pain" i would jump right in and get on their case with "what step r u working on???" or "do u have...

Phil · Phil

Prayer of St. Francis This translation of St Francis' well-known prayer is found on Page 99 of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions as a suggestion for meditation. It is reported to have been Bill W's favorite prayer. Lord, Make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring lov...

Phil · Phil

The process of living, for each of us, is pretty similar. For every gain there is a setback. For every success, a failure. For every moment of joy, a time of sadness. For every hope realized, one is dashed. --Sue Atchley Ebaugh The balance of events in our lives is much like the balance of nature. T...

Robert · Robert

I have been reading page 86 which gives a detail of when to do what, but I dont know if my prayers are working or not, it comforts me, but i dont know if big g hears me or not? am i being selfish and asking for the wrong things?

Wren · Wren

"When we feel stuck, going nowhere -- even starting to slip backward -- we may actually be backing up to get a running start." ( I love this quote~w) -- Dan Millman To change, we must go through a transition zone. It's not easy being in transition. Thoughts, beliefs and habits are all in flux. It can c...

Phil · Phil

" I'd rather do something GREAT and fail ... than attempt to do NOTHING and succeed ! " Dr. Robert H. Schuller

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi to Everyone, I have been doing a lot of reading here and we have some wonderful new people, enjoying the great undisputable Gifts of this Program. As well as all the great folks that are here, for themselves, but truthfully,I believe, more for the new Person. And what I have personally be...

WRbeachbum · WRbeachbum

Well, my silly little saga is over - I hope. I returned my client's call. I got his voice mail so I left a message saying that I was feeling not so great - some good days, some bad. I thanked him for calling to see how I was and told him I appreciate his thinking of me. So, that is it.&...

Sherry · Sherry

Its a little foggy out right now but they say its going to turn off beautiful! Sunny & 75! Early this morning when I was sleeping I felt the other side of the bed move--my husband works midnights so I knew it wasnt him. Both dogs were sleeping in their own beds so it wasnt them eithe...

Sycorax · Sycorax

well, that's it. had to be pretty cruel to my ex on the phone and tell him to go away as I really can't bear talking to him at the moment without glass in hand. Actually the one sober day is a bit of a godsend, rather than willpower, as I've had a bad cold that has gone to my lungs and have to be on a...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

June 7th, 2006 A.A. Thought For The Day Alchoholism is a progressive illness. We go through the three stages of social drinking, trouble drinking, and merry-go-round drinking. We land in hospitals and jails. We eventually lose our homes, our families, and our self-respect. Yes, alcoholism i...

John C · John C

Hey Gang, New to this site. Also new to a city. I have to admit that I've not always availed myself of AA, and have spent many years spinning my wheels. Now I'm in a situation where I have a significant amount of time sober, but my program, and my life, are for shit. I wan...

flumpy · flumpy

Hi there people, Oh god where do I start? christ! i am so sorry to you all, cabbageheadchris for one for 'finding streanth in my situation' and all the reast of you for putting up with me going on about me me me. i am sorry that i am me i am sorry that i have a weakness, i am sorry that i am human, i am...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

i just wanted to thank U guys for taking time to "hug" me in my world of hurt here i am working the steps on having to accept that all i may get out of this program is to love/treat me and others better... there may NOT be any lights at the end of the tunnel...there may NOT be any be...

Sherry · Sherry

Hello. I just picked up my silver chip--I did the 90 meetings 90 days and now that I have hit 6 months I havent been able to get to more than two meetings a week. Its our companies busy time---actually crazy time! I thought this might be a nice place to come when I cant get to my meeting.&...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Perhaps there is a better way, we think so. For we are now on a different basis of trusting and relying upon God. We trust infinite God rather than our finite selves. We are in the world to play the role He assigns. Just to the extent that we do as we think He would have us, and humbly rely on Him, does He enable...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Well, I guess I want to talk about resentment. I understand it can be about anger, resentment, fear, etc. But can it just plain be anything that ticks you off....and then you wonder what's the real issue? [Anger for me is so cyclical. I think it's...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Hope for Today - June 7 I rarely cried while I was growing up in myalcoholic family. I was sure it was a sign ofweakness. However, my emotions came as apackage. When I turned off one feeling, I shut offall the others.. If it weren't for the program, mysponsor, and the support of fellow members , I wouldn...

Wren · Wren

On... Authenticity The greatest social and familial pressure everyone experiences is to conform. We learn early in our life that if we want to get others to help us or cooperate with us, we need to do what pleases them. We also find that we get approval for how we are when we conform to others’ expect...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Guess the last time I posted, well, had a very rough spot. Thought my husband was drinking again. (?) After much worry, and a session w/my counselor--we talked about energy drinks. She said "do you think that maybe he was that way from the energy drinks...

Phil · Phil

Stage One: DENIAL You tell yourself that it isn't happening. You tell yourself that your spouse will come back to you. With a divorce, you think that he / she is just going through a phase or mid-life crisis and will come to their senses. You think that you cannot accept that it is ending, and you refuse...

Daddys_Girl · Daddys_Girl

To anyone who is reading this and is currently going threw treatment or has gone threw treatment, i would like to congradulate you. I come from a home from a drinker who i loved deeply and was not a bad person. This person did not get treatment and unfortunatly passed away from the disease....

Phil · Phil

Today's Gift. A good anger acted upon is beautiful as lightning and swift with power. A good anger swallowed clots the blood like slime. --Marge Piercy How does it feel when someone tells us we should play basketball when we don't want to? Often, it angers us that someone else is telling us wha...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

First , let me say up front, this is a Trivia kind of Post. Woke up at 4:45, this am, with about 4 1/2 sleep, got on the Board, then make coffee, and breakfast, was headed back to beddy bye, and no I had to stop and read the Board again. Well I look at the right hand, and can see, I have been into my OCD. My...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

last night i cried AGAIN!!! i am lying in bed last night, getting ready for sleep, and it hit me!! here i am goin on 60 this month and i **feel** like i MISSED out on life.....the abuse-- the resultant addictions/ codependency disease, u know, the aftershocks of the trauma, and NOW, i get my...

Sherry · Sherry

I was reading a little homemade book my 7 yr old daughter wrote while spending last Saturday night at her friends & I still have a smile on my face since I read it Sunday morning. If anyone is having a tough day or evening maybe after reading it you will feel a little better--I'll type it j...

Phil · Phil

Rebuilding Trustby Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC What does trusting someone signify? Trust, in a practical sense, means that you place confidence in someone to be honest with you, faithful to you, keep promises, vows and confidences and not abandon you. Here are some factors to consider abo...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

I don't know what's going on. My brain is so screwed up right now. I can really see why people go out and drink over the decision to not deal with the 4th step. Man, it would be nice to just drown my past away. Not ready to do it today though. I went to the meeting tonight and it was a BB study on To The Wives. Sho...

Wren · Wren

There Is Only Now It can be easy for us to walk through the world and our lives without really being present. While dwelling on the past and living for the future are common pastimes, it is physically impossible to live anywhere but the present moment. We cannot step out our front door and take a...

WRbeachbum · WRbeachbum

The AA 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 pea...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Good Morning Terri, i saw you come in last night, and make a Response, and just thought I would make a Post to you, so that hopefully we can get to know you, and Congratulations on this being now your Second Day. We all start there. day l, day 2, and so it goes. I am, We are, looking so forward to getti...

WRbeachbum · WRbeachbum

Hi everyone, I have been reading posts and am so happy to see some new members reaching out. Welcome to you! I look forward to getting to hear your experience. Rather than saying "keep coming back" I would rather say "stay!". I am glad you are here. The progra...

WRbeachbum · WRbeachbum

Hi everyone, Hope you all had a good, sober weekend. I had a quiet time. Did some gardening, played with my kids, went to a movie, dinner at the in-laws. What a "normal" life I have now. I love it! I always thought sobriety would be boring, and when I first came into the...

Sherry · Sherry

that if you could take an alcoholic & show them through a crystal ball how wonderful their life would be if they quit drinking than I bet we would have very few alcoholics. My heart goes out to those who have very little family support or those who have many more problems than alcoholism.&nbs...

thesyz · thesyz

Anyone looking for information on the 12 step program should check out My Name is Bill W, which is coming out on DVD pretty soon. Its a good watch about the history of AA and how/why it was founded.

Emkay · Emkay

My Secret Life with Alcohol www.pittsburghdietdiaries.blogspot.com I started getting drunk at about 16. Throughout my teens and in my 20s, even after the birth of my daughter, I got drunk. I can remember some pretty shocking and stupid things I have done and said while drinking. At one poi...

Sherry · Sherry

My husband has been absolutely wonderful in helping me quit drinking. Luckily I didnt end up hitting bottom or losing anything from my drinking. It started to cause problems at home--with my husband but luckily I was ready to quit--I was too tired of trying to find new hiding spots, too f...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Was at this meeting tonight. It's like all the anxiety just travelled straight into my brain\body. This guy brought up a topic. After a few of us started sharing our experiences in dealing with the subject the guy started to get real uneasy and cross-talk, getting really defiant. I thought there wa...

Robert · Robert

feeling good, taken the pooch for a walk now going for a picnic, this beats hugging the loo anyday

Rob · Rob

Just out of interest why has the option to edit ones own posts now not available..?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	big book there is a solution (Preview) We, in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God. A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, "a design for living" that really works.	wagon	4	462	Jun 10, 2006 by carmie
	Most Bizzare A.A. Meeting I've Ever Attended (Preview) Went to a meeting last night. It was this ladies first meeting ever. Okay, first step meeting, right? The guy chairing the meeting asked her to tell us a little bit about herself so we could help her out with the first step. She goes on to tell us that she is strictly an Marijuana addict. No problem with alc...	soberdrunk	4	469	Jun 10, 2006 by carmie
	Cooperation---OM (Preview) Acting Together Cooperation Cooperation seems simple: working together toward a common goal for the benefit of all involved. But amazingly it can be quite challenging, even when we have so many successful examples all around us. Human society is based upon the concept of cooperation,...	Wren	1	401	Jun 10, 2006 by Phil
	Stinkin thinkin.... (Preview) I'm sure this has been a topic many a time...but nevertheless, I was reminded just this evening how DRINKING is not my problem anymore but rather my THINKING! "Keep it simple" "Easy does it" both very important slogans for me right now....and both things I haven't been practicing. Soooo ton...	DanaBanana	6	459	Jun 10, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Hellogoodmorning (Preview) HI all just a quick check in and hello. First we work the program because we have to. Then we work the program because we are willing to. Finally we work the program because we want to. * When you do all the talking you only learn what you already know. *** Fear is the darkroom where nega...	Rick	4	457	Jun 10, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Wren.... (Preview) From which book did you get the post and quote by Dan Millman? I really enjoyed that!	wallsal55	1	393	Jun 9, 2006 by Wren
	MISS ME? (Preview) *Hey Everyone* I am back - hope you missed me (or not). I had what I thought to be a major computer problem - it turned out to be a power failure in the computer. All fixed up now. I have noticed that there are quite a few new comers - which is great to see - WELCOME - keep comin...	jeannie	19	485	Jun 9, 2006 by Phil
	16 YEARS SOBER/NOMORE (Preview) I HAD SIXTEEN YEARS SOBER 2 MONTHS AGO I AM DRINKING EVERYDAY MY FATHER IS DYING AND MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER JUST GOT MARRIED I AM WORKING EVERYDAY AND FUCTIONING OK I OWN MY OWE BUSINESS IT IS DOING WELL I COUNT MY GLASSES OF WINE EACH DAY I STARTED AT 1 NOW IM AT 4 A NIGHT BEFORE BED I LOVE TO B...	JMAS	10	507	Jun 9, 2006 by stephmac
	Booze Cues (Preview) Ever eyed James Bond's shaken-not-stirred martini-and wanted one yourself? Your kids probably have, say Dartmouth researchers who found that children's movie-watching habits affect their decision to drink. Of the more than 600 popular movies the scientists studied, 89% of PG an...	jeannie	2	452	Jun 9, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Bill W. 1958 ...The Next Frontier (Preview) The Next Frontier: Emotional Sobriety by Bill Wilson AA Grapevine, Inc, January 1958 I think that many oldsters who have put our AA "booze cure" to severe but successful tests still find they often lack emotional sobriety. Perhaps they will be the sp...	Phil	1	481	Jun 9, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	sorry if i ever sounded judgemental/ insensitive (Preview) i have read posts in these past months and i woudl see a poster and instead of saying "i hear ya" or "hey i can relate" or "gee i am sorry for ur pain" i would jump right in and get on their case with "what step r u working on???" or "do u have...	rosie light shines	3	485	Jun 9, 2006 by jeannie
	Bill W's Favorite Prayer (Preview) Prayer of St. Francis This translation of St Francis' well-known prayer is found on Page 99 of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions as a suggestion for meditation. It is reported to have been Bill W's favorite prayer. Lord, Make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring lov...	Phil	5	461	Jun 8, 2006 by Valken
	Life Is A Process (Preview) The process of living, for each of us, is pretty similar. For every gain there is a setback. For every success, a failure. For every moment of joy, a time of sadness. For every hope realized, one is dashed. --Sue Atchley Ebaugh The balance of events in our lives is much like the balance of nature. T...	Phil	1	471	Jun 8, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	how should I prey (Preview) I have been reading page 86 which gives a detail of when to do what, but I dont know if my prayers are working or not, it comforts me, but i dont know if big g hears me or not? am i being selfish and asking for the wrong things?	Robert	6	470	Jun 8, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Higher Awareness-Void (Preview) "When we feel stuck, going nowhere -- even starting to slip backward -- we may actually be backing up to get a running start." ( I love this quote~w) -- Dan Millman To change, we must go through a transition zone. It's not easy being in transition. Thoughts, beliefs and habits are all in flux. It can c...	Wren	4	411	Jun 8, 2006 by rosie light shines
	A Thought For The Night (Preview) " I'd rather do something GREAT and fail ... than attempt to do NOTHING and succeed ! " Dr. Robert H. Schuller	Phil	2	619	Jun 8, 2006 by Phil
	HOPE (Preview) Hi to Everyone, I have been doing a lot of reading here and we have some wonderful new people, enjoying the great undisputable Gifts of this Program. As well as all the great folks that are here, for themselves, but truthfully,I believe, more for the new Person. And what I have personally be...	Toni Baloney	5	379	Jun 8, 2006 by DanaBanana
	I called (Preview) Well, my silly little saga is over - I hope. I returned my client's call. I got his voice mail so I left a message saying that I was feeling not so great - some good days, some bad. I thanked him for calling to see how I was and told him I appreciate his thinking of me. So, that is it.&...	WRbeachbum	3	423	Jun 8, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Good Morning Everyone! (Preview) Its a little foggy out right now but they say its going to turn off beautiful! Sunny & 75! Early this morning when I was sleeping I felt the other side of the bed move--my husband works midnights so I knew it wasnt him. Both dogs were sleeping in their own beds so it wasnt them eithe...	Sherry	2	428	Jun 7, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	have managed one sober day, at last. (Preview) well, that's it. had to be pretty cruel to my ex on the phone and tell him to go away as I really can't bear talking to him at the moment without glass in hand. Actually the one sober day is a bit of a godsend, rather than willpower, as I've had a bad cold that has gone to my lungs and have to be on a...	Sycorax	6	461	Jun 7, 2006 by Sherry
	Very Good! Read This! (Preview) June 7th, 2006 A.A. Thought For The Day Alchoholism is a progressive illness. We go through the three stages of social drinking, trouble drinking, and merry-go-round drinking. We land in hospitals and jails. We eventually lose our homes, our families, and our self-respect. Yes, alcoholism i...	soberdrunk	7	427	Jun 7, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Ashamed (Preview) Hey Gang, New to this site. Also new to a city. I have to admit that I've not always availed myself of AA, and have spent many years spinning my wheels. Now I'm in a situation where I have a significant amount of time sober, but my program, and my life, are for shit. I wan...	John C	8	528	Jun 7, 2006 by soberdrunk
	sorry (Preview) Hi there people, Oh god where do I start? christ! i am so sorry to you all, cabbageheadchris for one for 'finding streanth in my situation' and all the reast of you for putting up with me going on about me me me. i am sorry that i am me i am sorry that i have a weakness, i am sorry that i am human, i am...	flumpy	6	446	Jun 7, 2006 by DanaBanana
	thank U angels for comforting me (Preview) i just wanted to thank U guys for taking time to "hug" me in my world of hurt here i am working the steps on having to accept that all i may get out of this program is to love/treat me and others better... there may NOT be any lights at the end of the tunnel...there may NOT be any be...	rosie light shines	3	442	Jun 7, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Hello--new here with silver chip (Preview) Hello. I just picked up my silver chip--I did the 90 meetings 90 days and now that I have hit 6 months I havent been able to get to more than two meetings a week. Its our companies busy time---actually crazy time! I thought this might be a nice place to come when I cant get to my meeting.&...	Sherry	8	481	Jun 7, 2006 by DanaBanana
	From How It Works (Preview) Perhaps there is a better way, we think so. For we are now on a different basis of trusting and relying upon God. We trust infinite God rather than our finite selves. We are in the world to play the role He assigns. Just to the extent that we do as we think He would have us, and humbly rely on Him, does He enable...	soberdrunk	2	428	Jun 7, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Resentment (Preview) Well, I guess I want to talk about resentment. I understand it can be about anger, resentment, fear, etc. But can it just plain be anything that ticks you off....and then you wonder what's the real issue? [Anger for me is so cyclical. I think it's...	wallsal55	2	412	Jun 7, 2006 by rosie light shines
	WOW, me after 28 months (Preview) Hope for Today - June 7 I rarely cried while I was growing up in myalcoholic family. I was sure it was a sign ofweakness. However, my emotions came as apackage. When I turned off one feeling, I shut offall the others.. If it weren't for the program, mysponsor, and the support of fellow members , I wouldn...	rosie light shines	1	451	Jun 7, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Soul Perspectives (Preview) On... Authenticity The greatest social and familial pressure everyone experiences is to conform. We learn early in our life that if we want to get others to help us or cooperate with us, we need to do what pleases them. We also find that we get approval for how we are when we conform to others’ expect...	Wren	2	376	Jun 7, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Hi....all.... (Preview) Guess the last time I posted, well, had a very rough spot. Thought my husband was drinking again. (?) After much worry, and a session w/my counselor--we talked about energy drinks. She said "do you think that maybe he was that way from the energy drinks...	wallsal55	3	401	Jun 6, 2006 by Wren
	5 Stages of Grief (Preview) Stage One: DENIAL You tell yourself that it isn't happening. You tell yourself that your spouse will come back to you. With a divorce, you think that he / she is just going through a phase or mid-life crisis and will come to their senses. You think that you cannot accept that it is ending, and you refuse...	Phil	5	556	Jun 6, 2006 by rosie light shines
	A message of hope (Preview) To anyone who is reading this and is currently going threw treatment or has gone threw treatment, i would like to congradulate you. I come from a home from a drinker who i loved deeply and was not a bad person. This person did not get treatment and unfortunatly passed away from the disease....	Daddys_Girl	4	469	Jun 6, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Hazelden Today (Preview) *Today's Gift. A good anger acted upon is beautiful as lightning and swift with power. A good anger swallowed clots the blood like slime. --Marge Piercy* How does it feel when someone tells us we should play basketball when we don't want to? Often, it angers us that someone else is telling us wha...	Phil	0	394	Jun 6, 2006 by Phil
	Got to Laugh at Life- or my part in it! (Preview) First , let me say up front, this is a Trivia kind of Post. Woke up at 4:45, this am, with about 4 1/2 sleep, got on the Board, then make coffee, and breakfast, was headed back to beddy bye, and no I had to stop and read the Board again. Well I look at the right hand, and can see, I have been into my OCD. My...	Toni Baloney	3	551	Jun 5, 2006 by nmike
	geeeez i feel like doggie doo doo (Preview) last night i cried AGAIN!!! i am lying in bed last night, getting ready for sleep, and it hit me!! here i am goin on 60 this month and i feel like i MISSED out on life.....the abuse-- the resultant addictions/ codependency disease, u know, the aftershocks of the trauma, and NOW, i get my...	rosie light shines	7	531	Jun 5, 2006 by cooncatbob
	The innocence (Preview) I was reading a little homemade book my 7 yr old daughter wrote while spending last Saturday night at her friends & I still have a smile on my face since I read it Sunday morning. If anyone is having a tough day or evening maybe after reading it you will feel a little better--I'll type it j...	Sherry	1	403	Jun 5, 2006 by Phil
	Rebuilding Trust (Preview) Rebuilding Trustby Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC What does trusting someone signify? Trust, in a practical sense, means that you place confidence in someone to be honest with you, faithful to you, keep promises, vows and confidences and not abandon you. Here are some factors to consider abo...	Phil	2	514	Jun 5, 2006 by Phil
	Feeling Bad (Preview) I don't know what's going on. My brain is so screwed up right now. I can really see why people go out and drink over the decision to not deal with the 4th step. Man, it would be nice to just drown my past away. Not ready to do it today though. I went to the meeting tonight and it was a BB study on To The Wives. Sho...	soberdrunk	3	512	Jun 5, 2006 by soberdrunk
	There is Only Now-OM (Preview) There Is Only Now It can be easy for us to walk through the world and our lives without really being present. While dwelling on the past and living for the future are common pastimes, it is physically impossible to live anywhere but the present moment. We cannot step out our front door and take a...	Wren	3	448	Jun 5, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	The promises (Preview) The AA 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 pea...	WRbeachbum	1	438	Jun 5, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Welcome Terri!!! (Preview) Good Morning Terri, i saw you come in last night, and make a Response, and just thought I would make a Post to you, so that hopefully we can get to know you, and Congratulations on this being now your Second Day. We all start there. day l, day 2, and so it goes. I am, We are, looking so forward to getti...	Toni Baloney	1	406	Jun 5, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Hello friends (Preview) Hi everyone, I have been reading posts and am so happy to see some new members reaching out. Welcome to you! I look forward to getting to hear your experience. Rather than saying "keep coming back" I would rather say "stay!". I am glad you are here. The progra...	WRbeachbum	4	384	Jun 5, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Happy week! (Preview) Hi everyone, Hope you all had a good, sober weekend. I had a quiet time. Did some gardening, played with my kids, went to a movie, dinner at the in-laws. What a "normal" life I have now. I love it! I always thought sobriety would be boring, and when I first came into the...	WRbeachbum	1	394	Jun 5, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	I bet (Preview) that if you could take an alcoholic & show them through a crystal ball how wonderful their life would be if they quit drinking than I bet we would have very few alcoholics. My heart goes out to those who have very little family support or those who have many more problems than alcoholism.&nbs...	Sherry	1	395	Jun 5, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	12 Step Info (Preview) Anyone looking for information on the 12 step program should check out My Name is Bill W, which is coming out on DVD pretty soon. Its a good watch about the history of AA and how/why it was founded.	thesyz	1	448	Jun 5, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	My Secret Life With Alchol (Preview) My Secret Life with Alcohol www.pittsburghdietdiaries.blogspot.com I started getting drunk at about 16. Throughout my teens and in my 20s, even after the birth of my daughter, I got drunk. I can remember some pretty shocking and stupid things I have done and said while drinking. At one poi...	Emkay	9	537	Jun 4, 2006 by Sherry
	Nervous family (Preview) My husband has been absolutely wonderful in helping me quit drinking. Luckily I didnt end up hitting bottom or losing anything from my drinking. It started to cause problems at home--with my husband but luckily I was ready to quit--I was too tired of trying to find new hiding spots, too f...	Sherry	4	434	Jun 4, 2006 by Sherry
	Anger at meetings (Preview) Was at this meeting tonight. It's like all the anxiety just travelled straight into my brain\body. This guy brought up a topic. After a few of us started sharing our experiences in dealing with the subject the guy started to get real uneasy and cross-talk, getting really defiant. I thought there wa...	soberdrunk	4	563	Jun 4, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	ahh what a day (Preview) feeling good, taken the pooch for a walk now going for a picnic, this beats hugging the loo anyday	Robert	2	411	Jun 4, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Not allowed to edit our own posts now? (Preview) Just out of interest why has the option to edit ones own posts now not available..?	Rob	6	531	Jun 4, 2006 by Rob
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