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I'm drunk
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My name is Amy and it's Christmas Day. Please, excuse my writing. Typically, I never mispell a word but I have a buzz right now. I want to quit. I've been to AA meetings twice during my lifetime. I'm a 41 year old female. I started drinking again after 7 years of so...
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Greetings, Im new here
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So I was going to load up on beer today and listen to the Bears Packers game. I stocked up yesterday cause the liquor stores dont open till later on Sunday If at all on Christmas sround here. But I didnt feel lke drinking, being drunk on beer last three days my stomach just wanted to eat so I coo...
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Gratitude for many Firsts
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A.A. Thought For The Day Many alcoholics will be saying today: "This is a good Christmas for me." They will be looking back over the past Christmases w...
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Daily Reflections Dec 25
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AT PEACE WITH LIFE Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all of our activities. "How can I best serve Thee - Thy will (not mine) be done." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 I read this passage each morning, to start off my day, because it is a continual reminder to "practice these prin...
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Here's to Monday
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Hello everyone,
i know it is Sunday, Christmas morning, and I know, we are taught to just stay in the Day we are in, (Just for Today). But my thinking is clearly around, not drinking today, going to a Meeting and REALLY looking forward to Monday morning.
For all of you enjoying Christm...
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Hello, Guests. Don't be shy!
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This can be your place of refuge also. Here, there are no presidents or leaders. We are all equal. We are here to be of service to you. So, come on in and join our little family!
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Merry Christmas
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I'd like to wish u all a very Merry Sober Christmas
Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all of our activities. "how can I best serve Thee--------Thy will ( not mine ) be done."
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS P. 85 -- Edited by Rick at 07:40, 2005-12-25
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Sunday
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We have no right to ask, when sorrow comes, Why did this happen to me? unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. --Philip S. Bernstein
All of us have reasons to be grateful. Usually, the word implies we have received something. We often think of gratitude as that warm feeling w...
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'Twas the night before Christmas
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'Twas the night before Christmas, we were all in the club, Enjoying the meeting, instead of the pub; The ashtrays were clean and the coffee was made, The Big Books were out, and all had prayed. When out in the lot, there arose such a clatter, We jumped up from the table to see what was the matter. The Chair w...
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to get into the chat room
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to get into the meeting room, or chat room,,, you must scroll down a bit from the screen that you first see.. and then wait.. when the meeting room comes up.. it will give you a guest number.. type in a nickname.. and then you're in business
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Happy Holidays by Robert Burney
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Happy Holidays Robert Burney M.A. “We need to become clear internally on what messages are coming from the disease, from the old tapes, and which ones are coming from the True Self - what some people call “the small quiet voice.” “We need to turn down the volume on those loud, yammering voices that sham...
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It's Christmas Eve
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hi There
Today is Christmas Eve. I want to wish all a Happy Day!
I woke with a little stress over how things were going to turn out today, I live in an area where I have not made any friends yet, my Christmas Dinner was cancelled because of the Flu.
So I am making this a good day, no matter what, I r...
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Happy Channukah
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I want to wish all of our Jewish friends a very blessed Hannukah.
Shalom,
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Christmas Wishs...
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Praying all who celebrate Christmas have a great sober Christmas Eve and a blessed Christmas day.
My daughter and her family are suppose to be here by noon, my son who worked until 4 am will arrive sometime today.Mom is not feeling any better, so she just wants to call Christmas off. I will be taking he...
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Daily Reflections Dec 24
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A Thank you Note
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-- Edited by Toni Baloney at 23:36, 2006-06-30
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Need a Meeting? Post it here!
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I will be online until 9:00 cst and checking in for posts. If you need a meeting, , then post it here. -- Edited by Chrisb at 19:52, 2005-12-23 -- Edited by Chrisb at 19:58, 2005-12-23
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Taking a Moment
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Just to say...I wish each and every one of you..a good weekend..
For some..its a very trying ..and emotional time of year..
To anyone here..thats having a trying one...my email address is on my profile..
To anyone that wishes to chat..on Christmas day..just ship me your phone number..and Ile...
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Thoughts For Today
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Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels good
Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there
In just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday
I plan on living forever. So far, so good.
It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask y...
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Daily Reflections Dec 23
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RECOVERY, UNITY, SERVICE
   
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Holiday Meetings
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I propose, for this holiday weekend, if anyone can't get to an outside meeting and needs one, that we could each monitor this board for an hour or two, in case some new happens to find us and is in need. My time is cst. I can monitor from 7:00 to 9:00 AM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
I won't be able to sit here and watch t...
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Twas the Friday Before Christmas
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And all through the house...the pink elephants were stomping..the bed was shaking...I had blown all the Christmas money..I needed a drink bad.....remorse..guilt..fear..I wanna die...I wanna live...I promise Ile never do this again.. God...and truly meaning what I said..
Ile have a g...
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Good Days and Bad Days
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-- Edited by Toni Baloney at 23:13, 2006-06-30
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Hope ya' didn't miss me
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We had the phone service moved yesterday. So, I was offline for 24 hours. My DSL won't be connected for about a week. They are making me use dial-up..
I am a sober alcoholic.
I'm still looking for a couple of newbie sponsees who are ready to work the steps. I am capable of doing sponsorship via t...
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Grief And Loss
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Article from Maryland College
GRIEF AND LOSS
Grief is the normal, natural and expected reaction to loss. When we think of loss, the first thought is usually the death of a loved one. This is a severe loss. But we all experience loss throughout our lives.
Think of your transition fr...
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Have A Good Day Ehhh?
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When action grows unprofitable, gather information; when information grows unprofitable, sleep. --Ursula K. LeGuin
Sometimes we need to turn away from what's troubling us. Turn it over, says the Third Step. hanging onto a situation for which no solution is immediately apparent, only exa...
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Checking in....
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I have been dropping in when I have a minute to see how everyone is doing, but things have been crazy here. I had to take my Mom to the ER twice , once Sat. afternoon, she had fallen awhile back, all of a sudden, her leg started hurting really bad, I knew it was bad when she ask for her walker. When they x-...
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Today's Gift
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Today is what matters. The future isn't here yet.
When we first heard the slogan One Day at a Time, it probably didn't mean much to us. But our program friends were quick to offer it as a solution to our incessant worrying about the future. Now we appreciate the relief that comes with living 24 ho...
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Winter is Here!
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-- Edited by Toni Baloney at 23:22, 2006-06-30
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An Article Re The Four Stages Of Alcoholism
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The Disease Concept of Alcoholism by Sheila Leskinen
Denial is the biggest symptom of this illness, and not just for the alcoholic.
Many years ago, I looked at alcoholism with a judgmental and moralistic eye, believing it only happened to "other" people. Then it hit close to home, with...
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QUESTION???????
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I would like to know what alcohol means to you? This is for a paper I have to write. I would greatly appreciate if the great people of this board could help me out. Thank-you in advance.
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new here,but not to recovery.
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Hi I'm zoomie alcoholic from NY. Just got to this forum,and glad to be here!
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Step Eleven
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Step Eleven "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out."
Prayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious contact with God.
We A.A.'s are acti...
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scrambled posts?
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I don't know if it's just me or what, but I am seeing not a complete board and the posts are out of order. April Fools?
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Tuesday
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Give to the world all that you have, And the best will come back to you. --Mary Ainge De Vere
When we share something of our own with a friend, it gives both of us a special feeling. Generosity blesses the giver as much as the receiver. Sometimes we feel selfish, wanting to hoard all our treats or tre...
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Keep Smiling
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Thoughts on life:
The closest I ever got to a 4.0 in school was my blood alcohol content.
Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative.
I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it...so I said, "Implants?"
I don't do drugs anymore 'cause I find I get the same effec...
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Christmas Smile Abound!
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Hi everyone,
For two days now, the guys at Miracles In Progress Recovery House
have received a great number of xmas cards from you fine folks
here at MIP 12 Step Forums! If you could see their faces light up, the
smiles cross their lips, as they eagerly rip open and read each card al...
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Self Forgiving
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Self-forgiving is: Accepting yourself as a human who has faults and makes mistakes. Letting go of self anger for your past failures, errors, and mistakes. No longer needing penance, sorrow, and regret over a grievous, self-inflicted, personal offense. The act of self love after you have admitt...
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Middle-Class Alcoholic
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PEGGY: Middle-Class Alcoholic
For 14 years, Peggy was a heavy drinker. She never thought of herself as an alcoholic, because her drinking and occasional prescription drug abuse occurred within the confines of the upper middle class home where she lived w...
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Sunday
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Staying Open to Our Feelings
Many of us have gotten so good at following the "don't feel" rule that we can try to talk ourselves out of having feelings, even in recovery.
"If I was really working a good program, I wouldn't feel angry."
"I don't get angry. I'm a Christian. I forgive and forget."
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Need answer to question!!!
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I am new to this program (five months Dec 27) and I have heard other members speak of a thirteen step - what is this step?
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A letter to a love one
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Dear ****,
I’m an alcoholic, who has been sober for over 11 years… yet… I still don’t understand what makes a person choose to drink, when they know the destruction it has caused. Why would someone throw away a future of happiness and peace, just to remain - numb? I never asked myself these question...
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a little something
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SOME LONGER TERM ACTIONS TO PREVENT RELAPSE:
a. LEARN TO PRAY AND MEDITATE. Pray a minimum of three times each day, upon awakening, upon retiring, and before eating. Ask others how they pray. Experiment. Ask your Higher Power how you should pray. Becom...
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Today's Thought
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It is impossible to overemphasize the immense need humans have to be really listened to, to be taken seriously, to be understood. --Dr. Paul Tournier, M.D.
We need assurance that our presence has value to the lives of those around us at home, work, and play. Our self worth should not be solely tied...
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AA Meetings
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Twelve-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have saved many lives since Bill W. and Dr. Bob first got sober in 1935. Although AA meetings are occasionally depicted in films or on television, nothing can compare to the experience of attending a meeting firsthand. For people who are conte...
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Closed meeting??
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.... open meeting??? What's that mean? I've got a list of meetings, some say closed.
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woah....
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And remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom So I had Root Beer instead. I felt proud of myself, The way you said I would, That I didn't drink and drive, Though some friends said I should. I made a healthy choice, And your advice to me was right, The party fin...
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Have a good Day
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Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. --Madeline Bridge
We do reap, in some measure, at some time, what we sow. Our respect for others will result in kind. Our love expressed will return tenfold. The kindness we greet others with will ease their relations with us....
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Website with Meditation Music
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Hey All,
I hope we are having a sober and happy weekend-
I have been using this site for medititation:
http://www.heartspring.net/meditation_music.html
It's pretty decent, particularly the Heartspring compilation- and it has some links to some of the artists' websit...
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I need Help!!!
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HI all!!! Im new to this community, I am an active member of a/a in my town, I have been on the net searching all over to find, a open/closed meeting chairperson format, can anyone help?? please
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