Alcoholics Anonymous

Wren · Wren

I was reading Caitlin Matthews tonight, she writes alot on Celtic spirituality which I find very interesting. She was talking about Fear and Courage, which was mentioned in an earlier post. Quoting " I will rise, I will go back to the white and silver shore. I will have courage, as the sun does, rising a...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

First before you read further, have to say this is one of those rather useless trivia Posts of mine. Last night on the late night news, there was a warning of bacteria in all the water, and not to drink any, use any, unless you boil it for at least 1 minute, or use Bottled water. Well early this mo...

HappyMe · HappyMe

When I started this journey 6 months ago it was due to someone else's drinking. I read everything I could, joined Al Anon and focused on that side of it. One thing that stuck out was the selfishness that seems to be a common trait among alcoholics - including me I guess which is where I...

Doll · Doll

"MADE A LIST. . . . " Made a list of all persons we had harmed, . . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS , p. 77 When I approached the Eighth Step, I wondered how I could list all the things that I have done to other people since there were so many people, and some of them weren't alive anymore. Some of the hurts...

SheIsSober · SheIsSober

Does anyone here take (or has anyone taken) Campral? My doc has me on it. It makes me feel weak and listless for about 30 minutes, but other than that, I think that it works to help the cravings for alcohol.

wallsal55 · wallsal55

When people have pet peeves, you would be surprised how many times they pet them. (rofl, that has been me! in silence, holding it all in!)

Doll · Doll

SheIsSober wrote: I heard something in AA that made me think: people who don't have a problem don't wonder if they're alcoholics. Thanks for the reminder.......... Thoughts at 4am If I am an alocholic I shouldn't drink - If I am not an alcoholic I don't ne...

Phil · Phil

Today's Gift. Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other. --Rainer Maria Rilke For a relationship to be healthy and fulfilling, each of us must respect the other. "Two solitudes" is exactly what we are, and we will never be one, no matter how close we beco...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Hahahaha... and I'm the PROFESSIONAL SLEEPER nowadays....

Perhaps I am awakened cause I need to do a little extra praying. A girlfriend in the program, a sister in sobriety (we have the same sponsor), is a newly sober homecare nurse. She has just been diagnosed with MS, and like I said, is ne...

Robert · Robert

Boy im gonna have fun tomorrow when the boss trys all he can with me because It it now 2:15 I need to be up in 5 hours and I have not slept a wink, I am fed up, not only that but I get ratty with myself, I start kicking all over the place, ah whats the point. im gonna have a bad day tomorrow. and hey I welcome it, the pr...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Twenty-Four Hours A Day A.A. Thought For The Day We in A.A. are offering an intangible thing, a psychological and spiritual program. It's a wonderful program. When we learn to turn to a Higher Power, with faith that that Power can give us the strength we need, we find peace of mind. When we reeducate our...

LisaF · LisaF

Ok so I screwed up. All I did was prove to myself that I am an alcoholic. I couldn't stop at 3 or 4 beers. I drank a 6 pack and got drunk. And then went out with an ex at 4am and got my husband pissed off at me. And today I feel like crap. not hungover, just depressed, feeling like a loser, feeling like a f**k up... i...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi Rob, I just spotted you on line and I wanted to say 'hi' to you and ask how you are doing. I do hope that all is well with you. I've been thinking of you. Please let us know how you are, won't you? Take care, Carol

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

We have not seen my husbands boys since Christmas... didn't think we'd see them til Oklahoma trip in Oct.... Their grandma flew them up TODAY, as a surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! goptta get this house cleaned up... so they can TRASH it.... Their grandmother is toxic for me.... Josh is g...

Doll · Doll

Girls from SC Three men were sitting together bragging about how they had given their new wives housekeeping duties. The first man had married a woman from Iowa, and bragged that he had told his wife she was going to do all the dishes and house cleaning that needed done at their house. He said that it took...

Robert · Robert

http://www.rosetterecipes.com/Fish/66-Lemon+Sole+Wrapped+In+Palma+Ham

Wren · Wren

Holistic Prayer Great Mother, I am your daughter and I call to you. Teach me courage and kindness and how to love myself Help my heart be pure and my vision clear Show me how to live without bitterness and blame Let me know nature which is always true Fill me with your silence as I learn the art of patience Te...

Jo · Jo

Hi All, Oh my God, I feel like I am back in the land of the living. I got to Edmonton from my old small town 4 days ago. I felt so afraid, lonely, fearful and physically sick. I just kept telling myself "tommorrow, tommorrow I'll get to a meeting." After weeks my long-distance...

HappyMe · HappyMe

Hi everyone - I've only posted once, about a month ago. Things were going very well (obviously, from the screen name I picked). Have been sober for over 2 months and blew it last night. No good reason just gave in to the craving I guess. I have no idea what m...

LisaF · LisaF

that I'm not an alcoholic... ok maybe I'm just really f**king up. But I keep having so much denial and thoughts like well, I never tried to control my drinking, maybe I can if I wanted to. I guess I just need to prove to myself whether or not I'm an alcoholic. Went out and bought beer on the way home... didn't...

Doll · Doll

DRIVEN Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS , p. 62 My selfishness was the driving force behind my drinking. I drank to celebrate success and I drank to drown my sorrows. Humility is th...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Twenty-Four Hours A Day A.A. Thought For The Day Psychologists are turning to religion because just knowing about ourselves is not enough. We need the added dynamic of faith in a power outside of ourselves on which we can rely. Books on psychology and psychiatric treatments are not enough without th...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Just decided to make all of my Posts from a former MIP member that was asked to leave, for some reason, she has picked me (lucky me) to just keep emailing, I have asked in a nice way, and then I have asked her in a not so nice way, that she stop commenting on my Posts, she sends me a Grade like Approval, or not App...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

...my "non-A" husband of 2 years just made a confession. Last night, he called from work saying that they had a semi roll over on the turnpike whivh is not out of the ordinary... He just came home at 9am which is not out of the ordinary.... He started throwing up which is not out of the ordinary........

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

500 posts of continuous sobriety! I wanna chip or something already!

Honestly though, I do feel like this is an accomplishment. Without this board I don't think I would have half the serenity that I do at this moment. I am grateful for everyone on here that has had a kind word in times where I have...

CAM · CAM

It was a weak ago....been to meetings & got my 24-hour chip (again)....RESUME...they all said :) Making up my school work - just got 100% on a quiz! Thanked my HP right away....looked over at my collection of family photos & yelled at them...."YOU'RE ALL JUST A F** HEARTBREAK...

Robert · Robert

Hi there, I thought I would like to get to a online meeting, last time I went there was no one there, is it possible to arrange a time where there will be some people on?

HDoggie · HDoggie

Hey all. I'm having a really rough time right now. I've not really had any "pink cloud" times, this time around. It's been all one big, black ugly cloud. I am struggling with just functioning at all during the day. I'm dealing with anxiety attacks a lot, and when I'm no...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Was trying to open some pics. and pc went KABOOM, have been sitting here with my PC. Tried System Restore CD. and did get back on just to tell you all, I have had it with PC today, spent 2 hours to get it up to this speed, and it is not functioning. My LOVE-HATE relationship, has gone into the "...

Wren · Wren

Open to awareness "Mindfulness means moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness. It is cultivated by refining our capacity to pay attention, intentionally, in the present moment, and then sustaining that attention over time as best we can. In the process, we become more in touch with our lif...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

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 being honest with themselves. There are suc...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi everyone, I came across these in an old copy of Share magazine and I thought I would pass them on. Have a great and sober weekend, Carol _________________________________ * When I became a member of AA I became a newcomer to life. * No publican ever said "keep coming back - it...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Did You get to a meeting tonight? I didn't.... just chillin' w/sore throat... yucky-poo... Jonibaloni

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

More About AlcoholismMost of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink l...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

I enjoyed 'tears of joy' again today. Feel so grateful for that. I used to not be able to cry, only if I were 'blacked out' with anger. Only in the past few months, have I been blessed with the gift, that just a few precious times, I have burst into beautiful happy smiling tears with gratitude. Today was o...

jeannie · jeannie

This was an e-mail that was sent to me - thought I might share. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Good advice HOW TO STAY YOUNG 1. Try everything twice. Once seen on a tombstone epitaph... "Tried everything twice...loved it both times!" 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The gr...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Glad to have you here!!! Can't wait to get to know you!!!! jonibaloni

Niall · Niall

.... The Oblivion Modulus. This is the nether region. This is the shadowy place under the kitchen table where the cobwebs drape and no-one ever peers. This is the hidden voice. This is the silent scream. This is the place where the angels encounter a strange blankness they can’t explain nor d...

jeannie · jeannie

Just checking in - the receptionist at my doctors office had told me I was to visit an oncologist. SHE WAS WRONG. I have to see an ecologist - a specialist of thyroid and diabetes problems. Found this out a few days ago. I would like to thank everyone who pm...

Doll · Doll

SEEDS OF FAITH Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. We can have faith, yet keep God out of our lives. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 34 As a child I constantly questioned the existence of God. To a "scientific thinker" like me, no answer could withstand a thorough d...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi to all, Just noticed a Post down on the page that was 'Closed' , and when I read the Post, I felt certain, that this had to be accidental. Last week, when one of the Posts was closed, and then reopened, it puzzled me, so I went back to page 30 or so, and did an experiment. As Moderators, we have...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Can anyone relate? I have the opportunity at work to get overtime. I view this as a good thing. For some reason when the end of the eight hour day rolls around I find myself volunteering to do more. Justin the over-achiever...... The thing is I don't know the meaning of moderation. I figure if I bust m...

LisaF · LisaF

Situational Awareness Scenario: You are driving in a car at a constant speed. On your left side is a valley an d on your right side is a fire engine traveling at the same speed as you. In front of you is a galloping pig which is the same size as your car And you cannot overtake it. Behind you is...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi all, I was looking at some lovely pics posted here yesterday and it got me to check out a few that I have taken recently. The first one is a sunrise taken close to where I live. The other four are of a favourite forest walk of mine. I walk a fair bit and it helps me to relax and focus on my recovery. An...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

missed you!!!! Are you out there???

... Jonibaloni

Robert · Robert

http://flash-movies.freeonlinegames.com/

Scott · Scott

This is, as you can see, my first post. I found this message board and registered because I need help. I'm 31 and have been drinking heavily for about two years. I never really drank as a teenager or even as a college student. Drank socially with the occassional binge throughout my 20's, but it was never o...

SheIsSober · SheIsSober

Well, today was one very depressing day. I broke down in tears throughout and when it came time to go to AA, I wept to my dad about how depressed I was and that I really didn't even want to go. He said that I needed to, because the times when you least want to face it are the times you need it most.&...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Scouty is one Year Old today, August 4th!!! Yaaaaayyyy!!!!!!!!! She will be getting a cupcake and scoop of vanilla ice cream... SPOILED.... LOL Jonibaloni

Quetzal · Quetzal

"I hear talk of the 'weak-willed' alcoholic, but I am one of the strongest-willed people on earth! I now know that my incredible strength of will is not enough to save my life. My problem is not one of 'weakness,' but rather of direction. When I, without falsely diminishing myself, accept my honest lim...

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	Courage to keep on Truckin' (Preview) I was reading Caitlin Matthews tonight, she writes alot on Celtic spirituality which I find very interesting. She was talking about Fear and Courage, which was mentioned in an earlier post. Quoting " I will rise, I will go back to the white and silver shore. I will have courage, as the sun does, rising a...	Wren	4	463	Aug 8, 2006 by jeannie
	Think, Think, and then THINK (Preview) First before you read further, have to say this is one of those rather useless trivia Posts of mine. Last night on the late night news, there was a warning of bacteria in all the water, and not to drink any, use any, unless you boil it for at least 1 minute, or use Bottled water. Well early this mo...	Toni Baloney	10	572	Aug 8, 2006 by jeannie
	Stuck on something (Preview) When I started this journey 6 months ago it was due to someone else's drinking. I read everything I could, joined Al Anon and focused on that side of it. One thing that stuck out was the selfishness that seems to be a common trait among alcoholics - including me I guess which is where I...	HappyMe	4	487	Aug 8, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Daily Reflections Aug 8 (Preview) "MADE A LIST. . . . " Made a list of all persons we had harmed, . . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS , p. 77 When I approached the Eighth Step, I wondered how I could list all the things that I have done to other people since there were so many people, and some of them weren't alive anymore. Some of the hurts...	Doll	0	413	Aug 8, 2006 by Doll
	Campral? (Preview) Does anyone here take (or has anyone taken) Campral? My doc has me on it. It makes me feel weak and listless for about 30 minutes, but other than that, I think that it works to help the cravings for alcohol.	SheIsSober	4	500	Aug 7, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Quote fpr Today (Preview) When people have pet peeves, you would be surprised how many times they pet them. (rofl, that has been me! in silence, holding it all in!)	wallsal55	2	463	Aug 7, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Alcoholic Summed Up (Preview) SheIsSober wrote: I heard something in AA that made me think: people who don't have a problem don't wonder if they're alcoholics. Thanks for the reminder.......... Thoughts at 4am If I am an alocholic I shouldn't drink - If I am not an alcoholic I don't ne...	Doll	3	564	Aug 7, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Two Solitudes (Preview) *Today's Gift. Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other. --Rainer Maria Rilke* For a relationship to be healthy and fulfilling, each of us must respect the other. "Two solitudes" is exactly what we are, and we will never be one, no matter how close we beco...	Phil	3	535	Aug 7, 2006 by jonibaloni
	OK.. up late too...... (Preview) Hahahaha... and I'm the PROFESSIONAL SLEEPER nowadays.... Perhaps I am awakened cause I need to do a little extra praying. A girlfriend in the program, a sister in sobriety (we have the same sponsor), is a newly sober homecare nurse. She has just been diagnosed with MS, and like I said, is ne...	jonibaloni	3	435	Aug 7, 2006 by jonibaloni
	cant sleep (Preview) Boy im gonna have fun tomorrow when the boss trys all he can with me because It it now 2:15 I need to be up in 5 hours and I have not slept a wink, I am fed up, not only that but I get ratty with myself, I start kicking all over the place, ah whats the point. im gonna have a bad day tomorrow. and hey I welcome it, the pr...	Robert	5	559	Aug 7, 2006 by Robert
	Thought, Meditation & Prayer for Aug. 7th (Preview) Twenty-Four Hours A Day A.A. Thought For The Day We in A.A. are offering an intangible thing, a psychological and spiritual program. It's a wonderful program. When we learn to turn to a Higher Power, with faith that that Power can give us the strength we need, we find peace of mind. When we reeducate our...	Toni Baloney	1	590	Aug 7, 2006 by Wren
	screwed up (Preview) Ok so I screwed up. All I did was prove to myself that I am an alcoholic. I couldn't stop at 3 or 4 beers. I drank a 6 pack and got drunk. And then went out with an ex at 4am and got my husband pissed off at me. And today I feel like crap. not hungover, just depressed, feeling like a loser, feeling like a f**k up... i...	LisaF	6	477	Aug 7, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Hi Rob!!!! (Preview) Hi Rob, I just spotted you on line and I wanted to say 'hi' to you and ask how you are doing. I do hope that all is well with you. I've been thinking of you. Please let us know how you are, won't you? Take care, Carol	Quetzal	1	450	Aug 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	OMG!!!!!! Kiddo's are here!!!!!!! (Preview) We have not seen my husbands boys since Christmas... didn't think we'd see them til Oklahoma trip in Oct.... Their grandma flew them up TODAY, as a surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! goptta get this house cleaned up... so they can TRASH it.... Their grandmother is toxic for me.... Josh is g...	jonibaloni	7	569	Aug 6, 2006 by Hillbilly
	Joke of the day (Preview) Girls from SC Three men were sitting together bragging about how they had given their new wives housekeeping duties. The first man had married a woman from Iowa, and bragged that he had told his wife she was going to do all the dishes and house cleaning that needed done at their house. He said that it took...	Doll	9	456	Aug 6, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	for tea tonight (Preview) http://www.rosetterecipes.com/Fish/66-Lemon+Sole+Wrapped+In+Palma+Ham	Robert	15	545	Aug 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Holistic Prayer (Preview) Holistic Prayer Great Mother, I am your daughter and I call to you. Teach me courage and kindness and how to love myself Help my heart be pure and my vision clear Show me how to live without bitterness and blame Let me know nature which is always true Fill me with your silence as I learn the art of patience Te...	Wren	2	429	Aug 6, 2006 by Jo
	I took that step (Preview) Hi All, Oh my God, I feel like I am back in the land of the living. I got to Edmonton from my old small town 4 days ago. I felt so afraid, lonely, fearful and physically sick. I just kept telling myself "tommorrow, tommorrow I'll get to a meeting." After weeks my long-distance...	Jo	6	509	Aug 6, 2006 by Jo
	Life on life's terms? (Preview) Hi everyone - I've only posted once, about a month ago. Things were going very well (obviously, from the screen name I picked). Have been sober for over 2 months and blew it last night. No good reason just gave in to the craving I guess. I have no idea what m...	HappyMe	5	491	Aug 6, 2006 by Doll
	trying to prove... (Preview) that I'm not an alcoholic... ok maybe I'm just really f**king up. But I keep having so much denial and thoughts like well, I never tried to control my drinking, maybe I can if I wanted to. I guess I just need to prove to myself whether or not I'm an alcoholic. Went out and bought beer on the way home... didn't...	LisaF	6	551	Aug 6, 2006 by Doll
	Daily Reflection Aug 6 (Preview) DRIVEN Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS , p. 62 My selfishness was the driving force behind my drinking. I drank to celebrate success and I drank to drown my sorrows. Humility is th...	Doll	1	491	Aug 6, 2006 by Quetzal
	Thought, Meditation & Prayer for Aug.6th (Preview) Twenty-Four Hours A Day A.A. Thought For The Day Psychologists are turning to religion because just knowing about ourselves is not enough. We need the added dynamic of faith in a power outside of ourselves on which we can rely. Books on psychology and psychiatric treatments are not enough without th...	Toni Baloney	4	616	Aug 6, 2006 by Quetzal
	Are you being Stalked??? (Preview) Just decided to make all of my Posts from a former MIP member that was asked to leave, for some reason, she has picked me (lucky me) to just keep emailing, I have asked in a nice way, and then I have asked her in a not so nice way, that she stop commenting on my Posts, she sends me a Grade like Approval, or not App...	Toni Baloney	13	586	Aug 6, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	UH OH.... should I WORRY?????? (Preview) ...my "non-A" husband of 2 years just made a confession. Last night, he called from work saying that they had a semi roll over on the turnpike whivh is not out of the ordinary... He just came home at 9am which is not out of the ordinary.... He started throwing up which is not out of the ordinary........	jonibaloni	6	551	Aug 6, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Made it to 500! (Preview) 500 posts of continuous sobriety! I wanna chip or something already! Honestly though, I do feel like this is an accomplishment. Without this board I don't think I would have half the serenity that I do at this moment. I am grateful for everyone on here that has had a kind word in times where I have...	soberdrunk	7	478	Aug 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Getting passed a slip.... (Preview) It was a weak ago....been to meetings & got my 24-hour chip (again)....RESUME...they all said :) Making up my school work - just got 100% on a quiz! Thanked my HP right away....looked over at my collection of family photos & yelled at them...."YOU'RE ALL JUST A F** HEARTBREAK...	CAM	7	523	Aug 6, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Online meetings (Preview) Hi there, I thought I would like to get to a online meeting, last time I went there was no one there, is it possible to arrange a time where there will be some people on?	Robert	2	430	Aug 6, 2006 by Phil
	Struggling With Severe Depression (Preview) Hey all. I'm having a really rough time right now. I've not really had any "pink cloud" times, this time around. It's been all one big, black ugly cloud. I am struggling with just functioning at all during the day. I'm dealing with anxiety attacks a lot, and when I'm no...	HDoggie	4	510	Aug 6, 2006 by soberdrunk
	PC just went KABOOM!! (Preview) Was trying to open some pics. and pc went KABOOM, have been sitting here with my PC. Tried System Restore CD. and did get back on just to tell you all, I have had it with PC today, spent 2 hours to get it up to this speed, and it is not functioning. My LOVE-HATE relationship, has gone into the "...	Toni Baloney	7	553	Aug 5, 2006 by Rjs
	Open to Awareness~ (Preview) Open to awareness "Mindfulness means moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness. It is cultivated by refining our capacity to pay attention, intentionally, in the present moment, and then sustaining that attention over time as best we can. In the process, we become more in touch with our lif...	Wren	3	506	Aug 5, 2006 by Jo
	How it Works (Preview) 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 being honest with themselves. There are suc...	Toni Baloney	10	577	Aug 5, 2006 by Rjs
	A Few Thoughts! (Preview) Hi everyone, I came across these in an old copy of Share magazine and I thought I would pass them on. Have a great and sober weekend, Carol _________________________________ * When I became a member of AA I became a newcomer to life. * No publican ever said "keep coming back - it...	Quetzal	2	472	Aug 5, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Hi Soberdrunk..... (Preview) Did You get to a meeting tonight? I didn't.... just chillin' w/sore throat... yucky-poo... Jonibaloni	jonibaloni	1	438	Aug 5, 2006 by soberdrunk
	More About Alcoholism (Preview) More About AlcoholismMost of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we could drink l...	soberdrunk	3	476	Aug 5, 2006 by Quetzal
	Tears of JOY... OH BOY!! (Preview) I enjoyed 'tears of joy' again today. Feel so grateful for that. I used to not be able to cry, only if I were 'blacked out' with anger. Only in the past few months, have I been blessed with the gift, that just a few precious times, I have burst into beautiful happy smiling tears with gratitude. Today was o...	jonibaloni	4	478	Aug 5, 2006 by Quetzal
	Just some humour (Preview) This was an e-mail that was sent to me - thought I might share. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Good advice *HOW TO STAY YOUNG* *1. Try everything twice. Once seen on a tombstone epitaph... "Tried everything twice...loved it both times!"* *2. Keep only cheerful friends. The gr...*	jeannie	4	468	Aug 4, 2006 by Phil
	WELCOME DennisSarge !!!!!! (Preview) Glad to have you here!!! Can't wait to get to know you!!!! jonibaloni	jonibaloni	0	566	Aug 4, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Welcome to .... (Preview) .... The Oblivion Modulus. This is the nether region. This is the shadowy place under the kitchen table where the cobwebs drape and no-one ever peers. This is the hidden voice. This is the silent scream. This is the place where the angels encounter a strange blankness they can’t explain nor d...	Niall	4	454	Aug 4, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Wrong information (Preview) Just checking in - the receptionist at my doctors office had told me I was to visit an oncologist. SHE WAS WRONG. I have to see an ecologist - a specialist of thyroid and diabetes problems. Found this out a few days ago. I would like to thank everyone who pm...	jeannie	6	489	Aug 4, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Daily Reflections Aug 4 (Preview) SEEDS OF FAITH Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. We can have faith, yet keep God out of our lives. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 34 As a child I constantly questioned the existence of God. To a "scientific thinker" like me, no answer could withstand a thorough d...	Doll	2	484	Aug 4, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Yoo Hoo Moderators (Preview) Hi to all, Just noticed a Post down on the page that was 'Closed' , and when I read the Post, I felt certain, that this had to be accidental. Last week, when one of the Posts was closed, and then reopened, it puzzled me, so I went back to page 30 or so, and did an experiment. As Moderators, we have...	Toni Baloney	5	491	Aug 4, 2006 by Phil
	Overworked and Underpaid! (Preview) Can anyone relate? I have the opportunity at work to get overtime. I view this as a good thing. For some reason when the end of the eight hour day rolls around I find myself volunteering to do more. Justin the over-achiever...... The thing is I don't know the meaning of moderation. I figure if I bust m...	soberdrunk	3	464	Aug 4, 2006 by Phil
	What should you do? (Preview) Situational Awareness Scenario: You are driving in a car at a constant speed. On your left side is a valley an d on your right side is a fire engine traveling at the same speed as you. In front of you is a galloping pig which is the same size as your car And you cannot overtake it. Behind you is...	LisaF	2	485	Aug 4, 2006 by jonibaloni
	A Few Pics (Preview) Hi all, I was looking at some lovely pics posted here yesterday and it got me to check out a few that I have taken recently. The first one is a sunrise taken close to where I live. The other four are of a favourite forest walk of mine. I walk a fair bit and it helps me to relax and focus on my recovery. An...	Quetzal	9	479	Aug 4, 2006 by Quetzal
	YOOOO-HOOOO... Hillybilly.... :o) (Preview) missed you!!!! Are you out there???... Jonibaloni	jonibaloni	12	514	Aug 4, 2006 by DanaBanana
	PICKLE? (Preview) http://flash-movies.freeonlinegames.com/	Robert	11	551	Aug 4, 2006 by DanaBanana
	I need some help (Preview) This is, as you can see, my first post. I found this message board and registered because I need help. I'm 31 and have been drinking heavily for about two years. I never really drank as a teenager or even as a college student. Drank socially with the occassional binge throughout my 20's, but it was never o...	Scott	22	572	Aug 4, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Went to AA tonight (Preview) Well, today was one very depressing day. I broke down in tears throughout and when it came time to go to AA, I wept to my dad about how depressed I was and that I really didn't even want to go. He said that I needed to, because the times when you least want to face it are the times you need it most.&...	SheIsSober	7	469	Aug 4, 2006 by DanaBanana
	My BABY'S BIRTHDAY (Preview) Scouty is one Year Old today, August 4th!!! Yaaaaayyyy!!!!!!!!! She will be getting a cupcake and scoop of vanilla ice cream... SPOILED.... LOL Jonibaloni	jonibaloni	3	441	Aug 4, 2006 by DanaBanana
	From "A New Direction" (Preview) "I hear talk of the 'weak-willed' alcoholic, but I am one of the strongest-willed people on earth! I now know that my incredible strength of will is not enough to save my life. My problem is not one of 'weakness,' but rather of direction. When I, without falsely diminishing myself, accept my honest lim...	Quetzal	1	594	Aug 4, 2006 by jonibaloni
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