Alcoholics Anonymous

cindy · cindy

so this week i had a situation that i experianced a lot in my drinking days but hasnt happened for many years. in the old days i just drank more when an "unfortunate incident" like that happened. this time i had friends to call and they all said the same thing. after all this time in the program i have learne...

jmc612989 · jmc612989

Over the years I've heard thousands of relapse stories and they all had one thing in common. Every relapse began with either a dramatic fall-off in meetings or they stopped going at all. I have a pet theory I'd like to tell you about. Most people believe that things get crazy if an alcoholi...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi To all, Just crossed my mind that this week-end was a long week-end for most of us. And I do remember wishing many a happy holiday. I was thinking (well that's not always a good thing). (Smile) This is a Holiday, honoring all that have given their lives, for this Great Country that most of us he...

Wren · Wren

Giving The Freedom To Live Accepting The Journeys Of Others Each of us, in life, walks on the special path that the soul is destined to undertake. Our journeys are very different and we progress at different rates. The pitfalls and blessings we encounter are unique, yet we are all learning and no one...

Phil · Phil

Have read a lot of great shares, on here this morning...and have identified with each and every one of them.. And its great to see...all the new faces...that have joined us.....in the AA boat.. Another day, in sobriety...living life on lifes terms... Hope you all have the best day yu can eh.....

lehrbob · lehrbob

I used to have a problem when I was the center of the universe of thinking no one liked me. An old-timer said to me "Out of 10 people, 3 will like me, 3 will be neutral and 3 wo'n't care for me that much!" I said "that's only 9 people, what about the 10th?" He replied "The 10th person determines whether you're h...

lehrbob · lehrbob

I've spent a little time on www.healthboards.com - addiction site and have come to the conclusion that the board should be re-named to www.denialboards.com Does accepting the journey of others include those in deep denial? I know the answer to that one already! Sure is hard looking at all the pain ou...

Phil · Phil

"If you want what we have" "Are willing to go to any lengths" "Half measures avail us nothing" "Willingness does not get us there...Action does" "Dont pick up a drink today, and go to a meeting" "Surrender, and Accept"

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Hi everyone, I haven't really been posting that much latlely. I finally found some time to sit back and actually enjoy the internet! I think I might need some Shoppers Anonymous meetings. Just kidding. I pretty much went window shopping today and that was fun. Had a good meeting tonight. Had a rem...

Rob · Rob

If there are so many different people with so many different personalities and different beliefs. Why is there only one program? Just cos one program works for one person there is no reason to say it will work for another and vice versa.. I guess no one has got the umph together to make a d...

Sycorax · Sycorax

Well, I did not have a very good weekend. Thanks Toni Baloney for your very kind message, it comforts me to know that relapsers can 'get it' eventually. No drink yet today. It is getting worse, in a way: the more I want to stop, the more I want to drink! Even at the least appropriate times. Beachbum men...

jmc612989 · jmc612989

I didn't realise until years after getting sober just how turbulent my drinking years had been. While I was living those years what I was experiencing seemed normal. The continual cascade of failed relationships, getting into and then back out of trouble, lost jobs and unreasonable cops....

jmc612989 · jmc612989

The Insanity Defense Over the years I've heard thousands of relapse stories and they all had one thing in common. Every relapse began with either a dramatic fall-off in meetings or they stopped going at all. I have a pet theory I'd like to tell you about. Most people believe that things get crazy if an...

jmc612989 · jmc612989

I did not arrive in AA based on the power of my resume, nor did I come to AA looking to fill a sudden lull in my social calendar. What happened was I was bleeding from the bowels, throwing up blood, and shaking like a leaf. I had no food, no shelter, and no transportation. I was unemployed and unemployable. S...

Attention AOL Users · John

In order to be seen in our chatroom our IRC server provider (StarChat.net)requires that AOL users chatroom nicknames be registered. So, if you are a AOL user, please follow the link below and get your nickname registered so you can join us in the chatroom for meetings. AOL Users Nickname R...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

We were now at Step Three. Many of us said to our Maker, as we understood Him: "God, I offer myself to Thee -- to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would h...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Chapter 5 - Book of Alcoholic Anonymous How It Works Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of...

Sycorax · Sycorax

Sorry if people are getting sick of this. At lunch with Aunt yesterday she asked me if I wanted a sherry and like a robot I said yes. Had no more for hours. Then had abut four glasses of wine in quick succession while on phone to my ex, started to feel rather sick, terminated conversation and went to bed (d...

zoomie · zoomie

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WRbeachbum · WRbeachbum

Hi everyone, I have not been able to get to a face to face AA meeting in almost a week. My home group is tomorrow night and I will go to that. I just wanted to let you know that this forum has really helped ground me this week and keep me plugged into the program. Thanks for posting here....

Wren · Wren

Seek union over separation "Beliefs separate. Loving thoughts unite." -- Paul Ferrini Our ego focuses on how we are different from the rest of the world. Our soul lives when we experience how we are the same. Any time you separate yourself from other people or from situations, you know your p...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

HI ALL, JUST WANT TO ADD A LITTLE CORNEY HUMOR FOR THIS AFTERNOON. WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO SOME POLITICIAN RUNNING FOR SOMETHING - WHO KNOWS - BUT HER PITCH ON THE MORNING NEWS WAS: "I COME FROM AN ITALIAN SAUGAGE & PACKAGING FAMILY - AND LET ME TELL YOU, I KNOW.... BALONEY.........W...

WRbeachbum · WRbeachbum

What it was like, what happened, what it is like now. Anyone care to share so the newbies can get to know some of the people on here? Thanks!

Wren · Wren

Sweetening A Sour Fruit When A Bad Apple Spoils The Bunch Because life requires that we interact with different personalities, it is not uncommon for us to encounter a situation where there is one person whose behavior may negatively impact the experiences of others. Someone who is loud and crass...

Robert · Robert

Anyone had it? I am not able (as per the nutritionist) to eat yeast suger milk and corn, looked up these on google and it says I may have Candida>? am I going to boil over with yeast and suger? is bread going to froth out my nostrels? any one experienced it? Rob

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Good Morning to all, Just wanted to make a Post on some wise words, that almost went over my head at first. But when I was able to Retain these words in early Sobriety, they saved my life. "If you Keep Your Sobriety First, in E V E R Y T H I N G, you will be able to KEEP IT." "If you Place A N Y T H I N G in fr...

Phil · Phil

Each Day a New Beginning. Out of every crisis comes the chance to be reborn, to reconceive ourselves as individuals, to choose the kind of change that will help us to grow and to fulfill ourselves more completely. --Nena O'Neill Before choosing to recover, most of us lived through cri...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

That's a line from my all time favorite movie! It seems like all I'm doing is work, eat, sleep, and meetings. My sponsor just got back from Hawaii. I called him tonight and I asked if I could cut down to five meetings a week instead of every day. Out of the last two months I've only missed a couple of meetin...

Wren · Wren

The World In A Bright Light Grateful Everyday is a blessing, and in each moment there are many things that we can be grateful for. The world opens up to us when we live in a space of gratitude. In essence, gratitude has a snowball effect. When we are appreciative and express that gratitude, th...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married...The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything." 3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted. 4. A dyslexic man walks into a br...

Phil · Phil

We human beings are always "expecting." In other words, we are always having expectations. Lots of expectations. Some we are consciously aware of. Many others, we are not. Expectations are always there, however, in the background of our daily experiences. Whether we are attuned to them or whe...

WRbeachbum · WRbeachbum

Good morning everybody. My name is WRbeachbum and I am an alcoholic. I have been in recovery since December, 2001, by the grace of my higher power and Alcoholics Anonymous. I am happy to have found this forum. I like what I have read so far. It is nice to be sitting in my house...

cindy · cindy

so i sit here for like ages thinking of how to put this and i cant cause its so painful and been going on for 10 years now. i had 9 years of building and enjoying recovery. i still never picked up a drink no matter what has happened so obiviously thats good and i am grateful. i am a strong girl. i su...

lanchas · lanchas

Last year I learned the concept of detachment. For me it means knowing when the A is talking and being able to decipher whether it is the A talking or the person themselves. An example is if your mom is the A when your mom says something being able to decipher whether it is the A in her talking or the mother in...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

i was reading some posts and i have been noticing lately the PAIN , all OVER the world...like people just being SAD!!!!! i thought of my Ex and the good we had together, not just the bad....he was a sweet guy, funny as hell, and an alkie who di...

Phil · Phil

Detachment is neither kind nor unkind. It does not imply judgment or condemnation of the person or situation from which we are detaching. Separating ourselves from the adverse affects of another person’s behavior* can be a means of detaching: This does not necessarily require physical separat...

Phil · Phil

"The Train of Life" Some folks ride the train of life looking out the rear, Watching miles of life roll by and marking every year. They sit in sad remembrance of wasted days gone by, And curse their life for what it was and hang their head and cry. But I don't concern myself with that, I took a different vent...

Sycorax · Sycorax

Well, that's all. I was tempted yesterday (whilst still hungover) but somehow managed to stave off temptation to go to bottleshop. I was almost in tears when I went to pick my daughter from daycare, but I was so overjoyed to see her (Because she had been at Mum's the night before, I h...

carmie · carmie

Ok Hello All!!! Since yesterday we were talkin about Buddhisim well Here is a site I found with all kinds of info! Hope you all enjoy it!! http://www.beliefnet.com/

iffer · iffer

Hi everyone...Hope today finds you happy and sober! I have a question for you all. When I met with my sponsor yesterday we did another 5th step of things I left out of my first one. We talked for a long time and I felt pretty good about it all. Then she says that next week we are moving f...

lehrbob · lehrbob

I don't know if this is appropriate for this site. I just know I was a depression/anxiety sufferer for many years in sobriety. Most diet soda contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which has been found to exacerbate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Read this excerpt from a 2/12/06 New...

DanaBanana · DanaBanana

I have just over 4 months Sober now....it's incredible!!! I have an awesome Sponsor...a great Home Group...and a definate 3 Meetings a week that I go to! I started my Grudge List today for my Step Four....Ai yi yi! And I thought I had issues BEFORE I started Step Four! lol Anyhow...it's one day at a t...

Wren · Wren

Slow down "The soul requires duration of time -- rich, thick, deep, velvety time -- and it thrives on rhythm. Soul can’t be hurried or harried .... We may go through many events in the day and experience nothing because the soul has not had the opportunity to feel them from many different points of vie...

Robert · Robert

Cor! I am finding work hard, they treat me differently to everyone else because of my illness. I am doing my best but they just keep fishing for mistakes... dunno how much longer I can put up with it.

Phil · Phil

The Language of Letting Go. Letting the Cycles Flow Life is cyclical, not static. Our relationships benefit when we allow them to follow their own natural cycles. Like the tide ebbs and flows, so do the cycles in relationships. We have periods of closeness and periods of distance. We have ti...

lehrbob · lehrbob

"Dear AA, dear AA, you have no complaint you are what you are and you ain't what you ain't so listen up buster and listen up good stop wishin fer bad luck and knockin on wood! Siiiiiiiigned Dear Abby!" - John Prine - "Dear Abby"

Wren · Wren

Prosperity: "Prosperity is a state of being not a state of having. One does not attain prosperity, rather it is a choice. There are plenty of materially wealthy people in the midst of spiritual poverty. The next time you start to focus on all the things others have that you can't afford, or can...

Phil · Phil

If drinking doesn't bring you to your knees, sobriety will. It's the engine that kills you, not the caboose We suffer from alcohol-ISM, not alcohol-WASM None of us got here from drinking too much coffee When we get sober..We have a living problem, not a drinking problem If you don't want...

Wren · Wren

Suffering The most basic experience that all human beings have, which begins in the birth canal if not before, is that of pain and suffering or affliction. The fact of suffering, and how to deal with it and its effects, prompted the Buddha to present the Four Noble Truths. I like to refer to these as th...

BarbB · BarbB

Hi, I am new to the board. I have an AA club that I belong to where if I can't make a noon meeting, I at least stop in for coffee and there are usually others there to talk to. It's a great club where the doors are open from early morning till late evening. I know I always have a close safe place to...

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	life on lifes terms (Preview) so this week i had a situation that i experianced a lot in my drinking days but hasnt happened for many years. in the old days i just drank more when an "unfortunate incident" like that happened. this time i had friends to call and they all said the same thing. after all this time in the program i have learne...	cindy	2	445	May 29, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	The Insanity Defense (Preview) Over the years I've heard thousands of relapse stories and they all had one thing in common. Every relapse began with either a dramatic fall-off in meetings or they stopped going at all. I have a pet theory I'd like to tell you about. Most people believe that things get crazy if an alcoholi...	jmc612989	1	439	May 29, 2006 by cindy
	Quiet Somber Holiday (Preview) Hi To all, Just crossed my mind that this week-end was a long week-end for most of us. And I do remember wishing many a happy holiday. I was thinking (well that's not always a good thing). (Smile) This is a Holiday, honoring all that have given their lives, for this Great Country that most of us he...	Toni Baloney	0	332	May 29, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Accepting the Journey of Others (Preview) Giving The Freedom To Live Accepting The Journeys Of Others Each of us, in life, walks on the special path that the soul is destined to undertake. Our journeys are very different and we progress at different rates. The pitfalls and blessings we encounter are unique, yet we are all learning and no one...	Wren	4	421	May 29, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Have a good Sunday... (Preview) Have read a lot of great shares, on here this morning...and have identified with each and every one of them.. And its great to see...all the new faces...that have joined us.....in the AA boat.. Another day, in sobriety...living life on lifes terms... Hope you all have the best day yu can eh.....	Phil	5	430	May 29, 2006 by Phil
	People liking me (Preview) I used to have a problem when I was the center of the universe of thinking no one liked me. An old-timer said to me "Out of 10 people, 3 will like me, 3 will be neutral and 3 wo'n't care for me that much!" I said "that's only 9 people, what about the 10th?" He replied "The 10th person determines whether you're h...	lehrbob	1	394	May 29, 2006 by Phil
	Is this 12 stepping? (Preview) I've spent a little time on www.healthboards.com - addiction site and have come to the conclusion that the board should be re-named to www.denialboards.com Does accepting the journey of others include those in deep denial? I know the answer to that one already! Sure is hard looking at all the pain ou...	lehrbob	1	421	May 29, 2006 by jmc612989
	A few Quotes..and you guys have a good Monday eh.. (Preview) "If you want what we have" "Are willing to go to any lengths" "Half measures avail us nothing" "Willingness does not get us there...Action does" "Dont pick up a drink today, and go to a meeting" "Surrender, and Accept"	Phil	1	397	May 28, 2006 by Phil
	What it was like, what happened, and what it's like now (Preview) Hi everyone, I haven't really been posting that much latlely. I finally found some time to sit back and actually enjoy the internet! I think I might need some Shoppers Anonymous meetings. Just kidding. I pretty much went window shopping today and that was fun. Had a good meeting tonight. Had a rem...	soberdrunk	2	423	May 28, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	A different apprough to sobriety.. That works? (Preview) If there are so many different people with so many different personalities and different beliefs. Why is there only one program? Just cos one program works for one person there is no reason to say it will work for another and vice versa.. I guess no one has got the umph together to make a d...	Rob	11	523	May 28, 2006 by Rob
	For slippers and relapsers... (Preview) Well, I did not have a very good weekend. Thanks Toni Baloney for your very kind message, it comforts me to know that relapsers can 'get it' eventually. No drink yet today. It is getting worse, in a way: the more I want to stop, the more I want to drink! Even at the least appropriate times. Beachbum men...	Sycorax	4	1097	May 28, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Children of Chaos (Preview) I didn't realise until years after getting sober just how turbulent my drinking years had been. While I was living those years what I was experiencing seemed normal. The continual cascade of failed relationships, getting into and then back out of trouble, lost jobs and unreasonable cops....	jmc612989	1	1126	May 28, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	RE Slippers (Preview) The Insanity Defense Over the years I've heard thousands of relapse stories and they all had one thing in common. Every relapse began with either a dramatic fall-off in meetings or they stopped going at all. I have a pet theory I'd like to tell you about. Most people believe that things get crazy if an...	jmc612989	3	373	May 28, 2006 by jmc612989
	Angels, Slightly Scruffy (Preview) I did not arrive in AA based on the power of my resume, nor did I come to AA looking to fill a sudden lull in my social calendar. What happened was I was bleeding from the bowels, throwing up blood, and shaking like a leaf. I had no food, no shelter, and no transportation. I was unemployed and unemployable. S...	jmc612989	2	377	May 28, 2006 by jmc612989
	Attention AOL Users (Preview) In order to be seen in our chatroom our IRC server provider (StarChat.net)requires that AOL users chatroom nicknames be registered. So, if you are a AOL user, please follow the link below and get your nickname registered so you can join us in the chatroom for meetings. AOL Users Nickname R...	John	0	401	May 28, 2006 by John
	Third Step Prayer (Preview) We were now at Step Three. Many of us said to our Maker, as we understood Him: "God, I offer myself to Thee -- to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would h...	Toni Baloney	2	410	May 28, 2006 by soberdrunk
	HOW IT WORKS (Preview) Chapter 5 - Book of Alcoholic Anonymous How It Works Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of...	Toni Baloney	1	406	May 28, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Slipped again, two days in, sober today.... (Preview) Sorry if people are getting sick of this. At lunch with Aunt yesterday she asked me if I wanted a sherry and like a robot I said yes. Had no more for hours. Then had abut four glasses of wine in quick succession while on phone to my ex, started to feel rather sick, terminated conversation and went to bed (d...	Sycorax	13	543	May 27, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Testing (Preview) 123456	zoomie	4	401	May 27, 2006 by Phil
	Face to face meetings (Preview) Hi everyone, I have not been able to get to a face to face AA meeting in almost a week. My home group is tomorrow night and I will go to that. I just wanted to let you know that this forum has really helped ground me this week and keep me plugged into the program. Thanks for posting here....	WRbeachbum	1	362	May 27, 2006 by Phil
	Union and Seperation (Preview) Seek union over separation "Beliefs separate. Loving thoughts unite." -- Paul Ferrini Our ego focuses on how we are different from the rest of the world. Our soul lives when we experience how we are the same. Any time you separate yourself from other people or from situations, you know your p...	Wren	0	392	May 27, 2006 by Wren
	AARG! POLITICIANS (Preview) HI ALL, JUST WANT TO ADD A LITTLE CORNEY HUMOR FOR THIS AFTERNOON. WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO SOME POLITICIAN RUNNING FOR SOMETHING - WHO KNOWS - BUT HER PITCH ON THE MORNING NEWS WAS: "I COME FROM AN ITALIAN SAUGAGE & PACKAGING FAMILY - AND LET ME TELL YOU, I KNOW.... BALONEY.........W...	Toni Baloney	5	1120	May 27, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Your WWW (Preview) What it was like, what happened, what it is like now. Anyone care to share so the newbies can get to know some of the people on here? Thanks!	WRbeachbum	6	386	May 26, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Bad Apples-Daily OM(g) (Preview) Sweetening A Sour Fruit When A Bad Apple Spoils The Bunch Because life requires that we interact with different personalities, it is not uncommon for us to encounter a situation where there is one person whose behavior may negatively impact the experiences of others. Someone who is loud and crass...	Wren	2	410	May 26, 2006 by Wren
	Candida (Preview) Anyone had it? I am not able (as per the nutritionist) to eat yeast suger milk and corn, looked up these on google and it says I may have Candida>? am I going to boil over with yeast and suger? is bread going to froth out my nostrels? any one experienced it? Rob	Robert	11	389	May 26, 2006 by Wren
	Keeping Sobriety First- in Front of Everything (Preview) Good Morning to all, Just wanted to make a Post on some wise words, that almost went over my head at first. But when I was able to Retain these words in early Sobriety, they saved my life. "If you Keep Your Sobriety First, in E V E R Y T H I N G, you will be able to KEEP IT." "If you Place A N Y T H I N G in fr...	Toni Baloney	7	502	May 26, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Have a good Friday... (Preview) *Each Day a New Beginning*. Out of every crisis comes the chance to be reborn, to reconceive ourselves as individuals, to choose the kind of change that will help us to grow and to fulfill ourselves more completely. --Nena O'Neill Before choosing to recover, most of us lived through cri...	Phil	3	426	May 26, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (Preview) That's a line from my all time favorite movie! It seems like all I'm doing is work, eat, sleep, and meetings. My sponsor just got back from Hawaii. I called him tonight and I asked if I could cut down to five meetings a week instead of every day. Out of the last two months I've only missed a couple of meetin...	soberdrunk	5	465	May 26, 2006 by Valken
	Gratitude--OM (Preview) The World In A Bright Light Grateful Everyday is a blessing, and in each moment there are many things that we can be grateful for. The world opens up to us when we live in a space of gratitude. In essence, gratitude has a snowball effect. When we are appreciative and express that gratitude, th...	Wren	2	368	May 26, 2006 by Phil
	On the lighter side (pun fun) (Preview) 1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married...The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything." 3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted. 4. A dyslexic man walks into a br...	Sick of being sick	4	813	May 26, 2006 by Phil
	Expectations... (Preview) We human beings are always "expecting." In other words, we are always having expectations. Lots of expectations. Some we are consciously aware of. Many others, we are not. Expectations are always there, however, in the background of our daily experiences. Whether we are attuned to them or whe...	Phil	1	387	May 26, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	New to the forum - My story - long post (Preview) Good morning everybody. My name is WRbeachbum and I am an alcoholic. I have been in recovery since December, 2001, by the grace of my higher power and Alcoholics Anonymous. I am happy to have found this forum. I like what I have read so far. It is nice to be sitting in my house...	WRbeachbum	7	476	May 26, 2006 by cindy
	faith in h.p. badly shaken (Preview) so i sit here for like ages thinking of how to put this and i cant cause its so painful and been going on for 10 years now. i had 9 years of building and enjoying recovery. i still never picked up a drink no matter what has happened so obiviously thats good and i am grateful. i am a strong girl. i su...	cindy	8	449	May 25, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Understanding (Preview) Last year I learned the concept of detachment. For me it means knowing when the A is talking and being able to decipher whether it is the A talking or the person themselves. An example is if your mom is the A when your mom says something being able to decipher whether it is the A in her talking or the mother in...	lanchas	2	390	May 25, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	good golly!! even for ME this is LONG (Preview) i was reading some posts and i have been noticing lately the PAIN , all OVER the world...like people just being SAD!!!!! i thought of my Ex and the good we had together, not just the bad....he was a sweet guy, funny as hell, and an alkie who di...	rosie light shines	5	492	May 25, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Detachment (Preview) Detachment is neither kind nor unkind. It does not imply judgment or condemnation of the person or situation from which we are detaching. Separating ourselves from the adverse affects of another person’s behavior* can be a means of detaching: This does not necessarily require physical separat...	Phil	2	419	May 25, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	The Train Of Life (Preview) *"The Train of Life"* Some folks ride the train of life looking out the rear, Watching miles of life roll by and marking every year. They sit in sad remembrance of wasted days gone by, And curse their life for what it was and hang their head and cry. But I don't concern myself with that, I took a different vent...	Phil	2	477	May 25, 2006 by rosie light shines
	One and a half days sober... (Preview) Well, that's all. I was tempted yesterday (whilst still hungover) but somehow managed to stave off temptation to go to bottleshop. I was almost in tears when I went to pick my daughter from daycare, but I was so overjoyed to see her (Because she had been at Mum's the night before, I h...	Sycorax	10	443	May 25, 2006 by WRbeachbum
	Beliefnet (Preview) Ok Hello All!!! Since yesterday we were talkin about Buddhisim well Here is a site I found with all kinds of info! Hope you all enjoy it!! http://www.beliefnet.com/	carmie	4	403	May 24, 2006 by lehrbob
	Sponsoring (Preview) Hi everyone...Hope today finds you happy and sober! I have a question for you all. When I met with my sponsor yesterday we did another 5th step of things I left out of my first one. We talked for a long time and I felt pretty good about it all. Then she says that next week we are moving f...	iffer	7	766	May 24, 2006 by BarbB
	Diet soda drinkers... (Preview) I don't know if this is appropriate for this site. I just know I was a depression/anxiety sufferer for many years in sobriety. Most diet soda contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which has been found to exacerbate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Read this excerpt from a 2/12/06 New...	lehrbob	4	583	May 24, 2006 by DanaBanana
	4 Months (Preview) I have just over 4 months Sober now....it's incredible!!! I have an awesome Sponsor...a great Home Group...and a definate 3 Meetings a week that I go to! I started my Grudge List today for my Step Four....Ai yi yi! And I thought I had issues BEFORE I started Step Four! lol Anyhow...it's one day at a t...	DanaBanana	6	391	May 24, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Slow Down--aka: Seize the Day!!! (Preview) Slow down "The soul requires duration of time -- rich, thick, deep, velvety time -- and it thrives on rhythm. Soul can’t be hurried or harried .... We may go through many events in the day and experience nothing because the soul has not had the opportunity to feel them from many different points of vie...	Wren	4	398	May 24, 2006 by cindy
	My work (Preview) Cor! I am finding work hard, they treat me differently to everyone else because of my illness. I am doing my best but they just keep fishing for mistakes... dunno how much longer I can put up with it.	Robert	4	394	May 24, 2006 by Robert
	Have A Good Day (Preview) *The Language of Letting Go. Letting the Cycles Flow* Life is cyclical, not static. Our relationships benefit when we allow them to follow their own natural cycles. Like the tide ebbs and flows, so do the cycles in relationships. We have periods of closeness and periods of distance. We have ti...	Phil	1	405	May 24, 2006 by cindy
	Dear Abby... (Preview) "Dear AA, dear AA, you have no complaint you are what you are and you ain't what you ain't so listen up buster and listen up good stop wishin fer bad luck and knockin on wood! Siiiiiiiigned Dear Abby!" - John Prine - "Dear Abby"	lehrbob	1	356	May 24, 2006 by Phil
	Daily Power-Prosperity (Preview) Prosperity: "Prosperity is a state of being not a state of having. One does not attain prosperity, rather it is a choice. There are plenty of materially wealthy people in the midst of spiritual poverty. The next time you start to focus on all the things others have that you can't afford, or can...	Wren	7	446	May 24, 2006 by Wren
	A few thoughts for today... (Preview) If drinking doesn't bring you to your knees, sobriety will. It's the engine that kills you, not the caboose We suffer from alcohol-ISM, not alcohol-WASM None of us got here from drinking too much coffee When we get sober..We have a living problem, not a drinking problem If you don't want...	Phil	5	466	May 23, 2006 by Wren
	Suffering-Soul Perspectives (Preview) Suffering The most basic experience that all human beings have, which begins in the birth canal if not before, is that of pain and suffering or affliction. The fact of suffering, and how to deal with it and its effects, prompted the Buddha to present the Four Noble Truths. I like to refer to these as th...	Wren	6	393	May 23, 2006 by Wren
	New here, moving away from my group (Preview) Hi, I am new to the board. I have an AA club that I belong to where if I can't make a noon meeting, I at least stop in for coffee and there are usually others there to talk to. It's a great club where the doors are open from early morning till late evening. I know I always have a close safe place to...	BarbB	9	800	May 23, 2006 by BarbB
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