Alcoholics Anonymous

Phil · Phil

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...

Chrisb · Chrisb

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...

Phil · Phil

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...

zoomie · zoomie

Hi I'm zoomie alcoholic from NY. Just got to this forum,and glad to be here!

GammyRose · GammyRose

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-...

jeannie · jeannie

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. Jeannie

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

-- Edited by Toni Baloney at 23:22, 2006-06-30

Phil · Phil

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...

Phil · Phil

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...

jeannie · jeannie

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? Jeannie

Phil · Phil

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...

jeannie · jeannie

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...

Phil · Phil

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...

lanchas · lanchas

I had to write a paper for my final exam in my Written communications course at college. I think I did a good job. Anyone want to see it? If you do just say so. Lanchas

carmie · carmie

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

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

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...

John · John

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...

Phil · Phil

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...

Phil · Phil

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." ...

John · John

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...

User Name · User Name

.... open meeting??? What's that mean? I've got a list of meetings, some say closed.

Doll · Doll

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...

wagon · wagon

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...

recovering jb · recovering jb

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...

Chrisb · Chrisb

I have been active in AA for quite a while. Also, I have lived here for 2 years and don't have an oppertunity to work the steps with an AA newcomer. I would much appreciate being put in contact with a couple folks who are ready to work the steps.

wantneeda · wantneeda

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...

Phil · Phil

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....

wagon · wagon

11 months sober today, thanks to aa and all of u (thanks) one day at a time

wagon

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Today's thought is: 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...

Phil · Phil

Because you're not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are. --Madeleine L'Engle Sometimes we expect far too much of the people around us, and because no one can ever live up to those expectations, we are almost always disappointed. But wouldn't it be better if we just let...

lanchas · lanchas

http://webits3.appstate.edu/apples/counsel/Alcoholism/4_coa_roles.htm

jeannie · jeannie

Treasure every moment that you have! Treasure it even more, when you share with someone special enough to spend their time with you. Remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the p...

Rick · Rick

FIRST STEP MEETING TODAY***POWERLESS**SURRENDER Sweet Surrender So we're ready to take on the world, at least to take the next step. That's when it hits. Or rather we hit it. The wall. Suddenly the path that looked so clear, so easy, so laid out in front of us disappears. Just a little g...

shannon · shannon

Hi all..I am new here and have 12 hours with out a drink...I will be attending my first AA meeting in the past five years tomorrow. Having kinda a hard day..Feeling depressed and over whelmed emotionally and mentally. But I know that it will get better.. Right now I just need to get through today....

cheri · cheri

Just got back from a trip up to MT...drove 9 hours on monday(almost to Canada) to get to a funeral for an elder...drove part of the way yesterday and got caught in a blizzard that followed me home today. I haven't been posting much lately, but I am thinking of you all and wish you all a sober day tod...

Rick · Rick

I really like that oldtimer thing below. SOOOOOOOO true of some. Your ****good***AA people. You take care of yourself AA needs you

Rick · Rick

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint-Exupery It has been said that intuition is a talent of women, but in this program we are all learning to listen to our own inner feelings. This is a strength, which has not...

Doll · Doll

This article was written by Hamish White a certified alcoholism and drug dependency counsellor I used to really look forward to the holiday season. It was a time when drinking was accepted and expected. Lavish well stocked bars office parties and abounding eggnog become the welcome norm.... "Merr...

Rick · Rick

We grow small trying to be great. --E. Stanley Jones We dreamed of being great. Trying to be great is about control. We've caused a lot of trouble trying to control things. We've been afraid to just let things happen. We're not very trusting. Many of us have good reasons. Recovery is bas...

Phil · Phil

Faith has to work twenty four hours a day in and through us, or we perish. AA pg 16 The essence of my spirituality, and my sobriety, rests on a round the clock faith in a Higher Power. I need to remember and rely on the God of my understanding, as I pursue all of my daily &nbs...

Phil · Phil

When I jump to negative assumptions, I: reach the negative, pessimistic judgment that things are not going to go my way and act accordingly. am reacting to unresolved anger that gives power to people against whom I harbor anger. am acting out of anger, resentment, hatred, and animosity. neglect t...

Rick · Rick

Just dropping in to say hello hope all is well noon meeting here then fixed the snow plow** It made it one storm and now I hope it's good to go! snow! now i'm ready

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Hi all I've a slight problem that could use some advice. I have a friend that is leading my sweat lodge. He is a Lakota Medicene Man, also a Recovering Alcoholic. He is stating now that he is cured of being an alcoholic and is telling people in the AA meetings that they can follow his program a 6 ste...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

www.alighthouse.com/dec.htm (may have to type in)

GammyRose · GammyRose

Mikel, You brought up the topic of Step 3 in your reply to Buckeye Bear, that's a whole different topic, I think it's a great one. I have been in AA and Al-Anon for almost 15 years and no one has ever tried to force there belief of their Higher Power on me and I certainly would not force my belief in my God&nb...

Doll · Doll

 

Rick · Rick

I love to hunt. went out to colorado got a 5 by 5 bull elk. didn't do as much hunting here in ny as i would have like to. took a doe the other day. it was the end of the last season in our zone. i think i.ll hunt thursday afternoon and friday in the southern zone (3 hr drive)the last of black po...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Hi all, Just letting you know that I'm away for the next month (getting maried in NZ) Probably won't get a chance to get on the internet, so this is my last chance for a while to say: Happy Christmas folks. Hope you all have a good one and a sober one. All the best for everyone in the new year too. Bye for now....

Private · Private

Okay I do not drink all the time. But it seems like once I start drinking, I can not stop. I mean I drink until I am totally drunk! I know I shouldnt do that but I forget what I do and dont know after the first drink it seems. Tell me the truth am I an alcoholic and what can I do to stop! I am thinking to totally g...

Rick · Rick

Some of us have an insatiable desire to do something about every situation that occurs in our lives. We fret about this, we rush into that, and we push our confused minds to the edge of despair. Weary from our relentless struggling, we become short-tempered, highly critical, and completely...

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	Have A Good Day Ehhh? (Preview) *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...	Phil	1	350	Dec 22, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Hope ya' didn't miss me (Preview) 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...	Chrisb	4	470	Dec 22, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Grief And Loss (Preview) 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...	Phil	1	648	Dec 22, 2005 by wagon
	new here,but not to recovery. (Preview) Hi I'm zoomie alcoholic from NY. Just got to this forum,and glad to be here!	zoomie	13	1007	Dec 22, 2005 by zoomie
	Checking in.... (Preview) 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-...	GammyRose	4	452	Dec 22, 2005 by recovering jb
	QUESTION??????? (Preview) 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. Jeannie	jeannie	8	770	Dec 22, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Winter is Here! (Preview) -- Edited by Toni Baloney at 23:22, 2006-06-30	Toni Baloney	3	464	Dec 21, 2005 by Phil
	Tuesday (Preview) *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...	Phil	2	569	Dec 21, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	An Article Re The Four Stages Of Alcoholism (Preview) 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...	Phil	0	3019	Dec 21, 2005 by Phil
	Need answer to question!!! (Preview) *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?* *Jeannie*	jeannie	14	770	Dec 21, 2005 by jeannie
	Step Eleven (Preview) 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...	Phil	1	838	Dec 20, 2005 by wallsal55
	Keep Smiling (Preview) 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...	jeannie	1	483	Dec 20, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Self Forgiving (Preview) *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...	Phil	2	3796	Dec 19, 2005 by jeannie
	I wrote something (Preview) I had to write a paper for my final exam in my Written communications course at college. I think I did a good job. Anyone want to see it? If you do just say so. Lanchas	lanchas	8	1425	Dec 19, 2005 by lanchas
	I need Help!!! (Preview) 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	carmie	8	737	Dec 19, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	A letter to a love one (Preview) 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...	Dave Harm	2	855	Dec 19, 2005 by Dave Harm
	Christmas Smile Abound! (Preview) 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...	John	0	607	Dec 19, 2005 by John
	AA Meetings (Preview) 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...	Phil	2	1199	Dec 18, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Sunday (Preview) 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." ...	Phil	1	411	Dec 18, 2005 by Dave Harm
	Middle-Class Alcoholic (Preview) 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...	John	0	1065	Dec 18, 2005 by John
	Closed meeting?? (Preview) .... open meeting??? What's that mean? I've got a list of meetings, some say closed.	User Name	4	572	Dec 17, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Today's Thought (Preview) 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...	Doll	1	407	Dec 17, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	a little something (Preview) 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...	wagon	0	441	Dec 17, 2005 by wagon
	Website with Meditation Music (Preview) 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...	recovering jb	1	487	Dec 17, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	In Search of 1 or 2 Sponsees (Preview) I have been active in AA for quite a while. Also, I have lived here for 2 years and don't have an oppertunity to work the steps with an AA newcomer. I would much appreciate being put in contact with a couple folks who are ready to work the steps.	Chrisb	1	444	Dec 17, 2005 by Doll
	woah.... (Preview) 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...	wantneeda	3	532	Dec 17, 2005 by Dave Harm
	Have a good Day (Preview) *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....	Phil	2	556	Dec 17, 2005 by Phil
	one day at a time (Preview) 11 months sober today, thanks to aa and all of u (thanks) one day at a time wagon	wagon	6	573	Dec 17, 2005 by wantneeda
	i need to SLOW down (Preview) Today's thought is: 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...	rosie light shines	1	546	Dec 16, 2005 by GammyRose
	Ya'll Have A Good Day (Preview) *Because you're not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are. --Madeleine L'Engle* Sometimes we expect far too much of the people around us, and because no one can ever live up to those expectations, we are almost always disappointed. But wouldn't it be better if we just let...	Phil	7	730	Dec 16, 2005 by jeannie
	Sites to check out (Preview) http://webits3.appstate.edu/apples/counsel/Alcoholism/4_coa_roles.htm	lanchas	1	537	Dec 16, 2005 by GammyRose
	THE PRESENT (Preview) Treasure every moment that you have! Treasure it even more, when you share with someone special enough to spend their time with you. Remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the p...	jeannie	0	425	Dec 16, 2005 by jeannie
	gotta surrender (Preview) FIRST STEP MEETING TODAY*POWERLESSSURRENDER Sweet Surrender So we're ready to take on the world, at least to take the next step. That's when it hits. Or rather we hit it. The wall. Suddenly the path that looked so clear, so easy, so laid out in front of us disappears. Just a little g...	Rick	6	462	Dec 15, 2005 by Chrisb
	New here (Preview) Hi all..I am new here and have 12 hours with out a drink...I will be attending my first AA meeting in the past five years tomorrow. Having kinda a hard day..Feeling depressed and over whelmed emotionally and mentally. But I know that it will get better.. Right now I just need to get through today....	shannon	11	400	Dec 15, 2005 by Chrisb
	Hi all (Preview) Just got back from a trip up to MT...drove 9 hours on monday(almost to Canada) to get to a funeral for an elder...drove part of the way yesterday and got caught in a blizzard that followed me home today. I haven't been posting much lately, but I am thinking of you all and wish you all a sober day tod...	cheri	4	389	Dec 15, 2005 by Chrisb
	Gammy (Preview) I really like that oldtimer thing below. SOOOOOOOO true of some. Your **good*AA people. You take care of yourself AA needs you	Rick	1	502	Dec 15, 2005 by GammyRose
	todays gift (Preview) *It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint-Exupery* It has been said that intuition is a talent of women, but in this program we are all learning to listen to our own inner feelings. This is a strength, which has not...	Rick	1	401	Dec 15, 2005 by nancyjo59
	Recovery During the Holidays (Preview) This article was written by Hamish White a certified alcoholism and drug dependency counsellor I used to really look forward to the holiday season. It was a time when drinking was accepted and expected. Lavish well stocked bars office parties and abounding eggnog become the welcome norm.... "Merr...	Doll	3	702	Dec 15, 2005 by Chrisb
	Today's gift 14th (Preview) *We grow small trying to be great. --E. Stanley Jones* We dreamed of being great. Trying to be great is about control. We've caused a lot of trouble trying to control things. We've been afraid to just let things happen. We're not very trusting. Many of us have good reasons. Recovery is bas...	Rick	1	364	Dec 15, 2005 by Phil
	Round The Clock (Preview) Faith has to work twenty four hours a day in and through us, or we perish. AA pg 16 The essence of my spirituality, and my sobriety, rests on a round the clock faith in a Higher Power. I need to remember and rely on the God of my understanding, as I pursue all of my daily &nbs...	Phil	1	424	Dec 15, 2005 by Rick
	Like..slowly jumping off a cliff (Preview) *When I jump to negative assumptions, I:* reach the negative, pessimistic judgment that things are not going to go my way and act accordingly. am reacting to unresolved anger that gives power to people against whom I harbor anger. am acting out of anger, resentment, hatred, and animosity. neglect t...	Phil	1	633	Dec 15, 2005 by nmike
	hello all (Preview) Just dropping in to say hello hope all is well noon meeting here then fixed the snow plow** It made it one storm and now I hope it's good to go! snow! now i'm ready	Rick	4	357	Dec 15, 2005 by cheri
	What to do? (Preview) Hi all I've a slight problem that could use some advice. I have a friend that is leading my sweat lodge. He is a Lakota Medicene Man, also a Recovering Alcoholic. He is stating now that he is cured of being an alcoholic and is telling people in the AA meetings that they can follow his program a 6 ste...	buckeyebear	8	560	Dec 14, 2005 by amanda2u2
	To all in Recovery: Dec. Music (Preview) www.alighthouse.com/dec.htm (may have to type in)	wallsal55	0	396	Dec 14, 2005 by wallsal55
	Mikel...and the steps (Preview) Mikel, You brought up the topic of Step 3 in your reply to Buckeye Bear, that's a whole different topic, I think it's a great one. I have been in AA and Al-Anon for almost 15 years and no one has ever tried to force there belief of their Higher Power on me and I certainly would not force my belief in my God&nb...	GammyRose	1	577	Dec 14, 2005 by Mikel
	Daily Reflections Dec. 14 (Preview)	Doll	2	821	Dec 14, 2005 by GammyRose
	buckeyebear (Preview) I love to hunt. went out to colorado got a 5 by 5 bull elk. didn't do as much hunting here in ny as i would have like to. took a doe the other day. it was the end of the last season in our zone. i think i.ll hunt thursday afternoon and friday in the southern zone (3 hr drive)the last of black po...	Rick	3	351	Dec 14, 2005 by buckeyebear
	Wishing you all the best for Christmas (Preview) Hi all, Just letting you know that I'm away for the next month (getting maried in NZ) Probably won't get a chance to get on the internet, so this is my last chance for a while to say: Happy Christmas folks. Hope you all have a good one and a sober one. All the best for everyone in the new year too. Bye for now....	Cabbageheadchris	6	436	Dec 13, 2005 by GammyRose
	Am I an alcoholic? (Preview) Okay I do not drink all the time. But it seems like once I start drinking, I can not stop. I mean I drink until I am totally drunk! I know I shouldnt do that but I forget what I do and dont know after the first drink it seems. Tell me the truth am I an alcoholic and what can I do to stop! I am thinking to totally g...	Private	5	441	Dec 13, 2005 by recovering jb
	Today's gift (Preview) Some of us have an insatiable desire to do something about every situation that occurs in our lives. We fret about this, we rush into that, and we push our confused minds to the edge of despair. Weary from our relentless struggling, we become short-tempered, highly critical, and completely...	Rick	0	508	Dec 13, 2005 by Rick
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