|
|
Living for the Moment~OM
(Preview)
Fully Present In Time Living For The Moment
Each moment of our lives is imbued with richness and magic. The passage from one second to the next is a miracle in its own right and worthy of being savored. Yet our minds tend to wander away from the present, preferring the unchangeable nature of the past or...
|
Wren
|
3
|
471
|
|
|
|
|
|
Life Is Short..
(Preview)
To my AA buddy Bill...sober over 3 years..one day at a time..lying on his death bed...cancer..I've been there...Got through it....There will come a day..when there will be no tomorrows..Each and every one of us...but for the Grace of some kind of a Higher Power lead us to sobriety..some of us should...
|
Phil
|
3
|
534
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am new here, but need lots of help!
(Preview)
Hello. My husband is an alcoholic and I am at wits end. I don't know where to turn and thought I would start here. He only drinks at night, but drinks EVERY night, 7 nights a week. He gets completely drunk. He drinks straight vodka and swtiches back and forth to beer.&nb...
|
desperatehousewife
|
11
|
638
|
|
|
|
|
|
My Pink, Fluffy Cloud Day
(Preview)
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to share that I am having a 'pink fluffy cloud day' - and it feels great. My boyfriend and I are happy and peaceful together; my poor brain tried to have an alcoholic moment earlier and I just laughed at it; the sun is shining and we have just eaten well.
I know that I don...
|
Quetzal
|
3
|
471
|
|
|
|
|
|
Great Day for Recovery
(Preview)
Today is July 14, 2006 A Great Day for Recovery!
GREATNESS
"The ability to accept responsibility is the measure of the man." --Roy L. Smith
I believe the greatest insight into my life is that I am responsible; my responsibility is an important and dignified gift from God. My res...
|
Doll
|
3
|
420
|
|
|
|
|
|
Not better, but realizing...
(Preview)
First of all, I want to thank those of you who responded to my post...it made me feel so good to I'm not the only one who has gone through this. I'm still struggling, but I called on AA number -and found a meeting tonight, asked family to babysit my kids, and I'm going. I have to. The guilt and regret and darkn...
|
im done
|
5
|
460
|
|
|
|
|
|
back at work in 30 mins
(Preview)
Man I feel like a human doing not a human being! not forever though.
I am so glad I have decided in LESS than a month Im going to jack it in, I was very unwell as a result of this job alst year and dont want to go back.
Hope you guys have a nice day and will catch up when ive come home.
Rob
|
Robert
|
3
|
467
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yayyyy to my buddies on MIP
(Preview)
Have a wonderful weekend, full of meetings and serenity and good health and laughter and love and pets with treats and kids if you got em' and pick-a-nicks and more meetings and prayers and smiles and good nights sleep....
I love you fellow MIP'ers, from the elegant (and not-so-elegant) Brits, to t...
|
jonibaloni
|
5
|
593
|
|
|
|
|
|
I coud of missed the pain
(Preview)
Hi,
I posted this on alanon or some of it and I wanted to post it here to help keep on my recovery.
I could of missed the pain but I would of missed the dance.I loved you and I never stop loveing you.The day I left I knew it was about loveing you and praying you reach out for help and get sober yo...
|
Dori
|
3
|
481
|
|
|
|
|
|
Daily Reflections July 15
(Preview)
Daily Reflections
PRIDE For thousands of years we have been demanding more than our share of security, prestige, and romance. When we seemed to be succeeding, we drank to dream still greater dreams. When we were frustrated, even in part, we drank for oblivion. Never was there enough of what we th...
|
Doll
|
0
|
2301
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sugar
(Preview)
Anyone thought of the impacts of sugar addiction? I think i have it bad!
|
Robert
|
13
|
503
|
|
|
|
|
|
growing day
(Preview)
tired out today, must have had at least 20 people swearing at me down the phone today
hate it big time - i am utterly cream crackered, when the stress levels go up i turn off.... got to go in tomorrow too
i hate my job so much -  -- Edited by Robert at 15:23, 2006-07-14
|
Robert
|
17
|
493
|
|
|
|
|
|
Powerlessness for me..
(Preview)
I just finished my second Step One and finally crashed through the barrier that had been holding me back from moving forward. My first time through that step my focus was of the unmanagability of my life because of Alcohol. I 'thought' I had understood my powerlessness over it but really...
|
DanaBanana
|
4
|
473
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forgetting the Misery
(Preview)
Why is it so hard for alcoholics to remember the pain and suffering of the active disease once they are a few days/weeks/months sober? Why is it that we get those mental blank spots? Did the disease kill one too many brain cells?
The reason I'm asking, is after my slip-up on Sunday night,...
|
HDoggie
|
8
|
807
|
|
|
|
|
|
For anyone struggling with God
(Preview)
Step Three
"Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him"Practicing Step Three is like the opening of a door which to all appearances is still closed and locked. All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open. There is only one key, and it is c...
|
soberdrunk
|
6
|
679
|
|
|
|
|
|
A little AA goes a looonnnggg way
(Preview)
I am amazed at how little is required of me to stay sober and have a better life. AA is not always easy, but it is SIMPLE.... and much easier than the rigors of trying to hold an alcoholic life together.
To think, that all I have to do is not pick up, get to a meeting, pray and follow a few simple suggestions....
|
jonibaloni
|
4
|
487
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sleep Deprivation
(Preview)
One thing I need for my recovery, my mental health, my sanity is good solid rest at night...
NOT getting it.
My husband already works 16-18 hours a day.... we went to bed at 11 and then his obnoxious walkie-talkie goes off at 1am.... I get back to sleep. Then he comes home at 3... I'm up again, the dog is...
|
jonibaloni
|
12
|
523
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meditation, the 11th Step
(Preview)
Hey,
I noticed a couple weeks ago a couple people asked about the 11th step and I hadnt checked the replies till now (sorry!)
Well I am no expert, but my sponsor is into meditation, and he had me meditating from my first week sober, and it really does help even early on, gives you a little serenity...
|
recovering jb
|
6
|
545
|
|
|
|
|
|
The message of HOPE
(Preview)
Hi all,
Just wanted to share my meeting of today with you, The Topic was on The Message of Hope.
Heard so many wonderful shares on the subject. That no matter how far down the scale we have gone with the Active Disease of Alcoholism, the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous give us just that, the messag...
|
Toni Baloney
|
3
|
490
|
|
|
|
|
|
Great Day for Recovery
(Preview)
Today is July 13, 2006 A Great Day for Recovery!
DIGNITY
"To behave with dignity is nothing less than to allow others freely to be themselves." --Sol Chaneles I believe that ultimately I can only be responsible for me. It is impossible for me to live another person's life. It is dis...
|
Doll
|
1
|
431
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'M GETTING A CLOSER LOOK AT 'ROCK BOTTOM'
(Preview)
MY NAME IS KATE AND I'M AN ALCOHOLIC.
I HAVE BEEN DRINKING DURING THE DAY NOW SINCE THE END OF LAST WEEK, THE PAST TWO MORNINGS I HAVE STARTED DRINKING BEFORE 10AM
I'M DOING IT BECAUSE I CAN NO LONGER COPE WITH MY LIFE AND IT'S GETTING OUT OF CONTROL
I AM SO STRESSED ON A DAILY BASIS I DON'T KNOW W...
|
flumpy
|
9
|
574
|
|
|
|
|
|
Don't know where to turn
(Preview)
Good morning...well actually it's not a very good morning for me. I posted here about 2 weeks ago, shortly after what i thought was an argument with my boyfriend over my drinking and other things.He moved out, but said it was only temporarily until I got myself together. I committed myself to st...
|
im done
|
6
|
525
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mornin' Everyone
(Preview)
It's a good day to be sober! Hope you all have a great Thursday!
|
soberdrunk
|
5
|
523
|
|
|
|
|
|
Romanticizing Alcohol...
(Preview)
I often find myself doing this...I let myself believe that to be at my creative best I need to allow myself to indulge the way great authors, artist and thinkers have throughout history. Truman Capote, Edgar Allen Poe, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Vincent Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, t...
|
Tipsy McStagger
|
8
|
1394
|
|
|
|
|
|
I cant pray...
(Preview)
forgive me if I've posted something like this before and I'm repeating myself (you see I have this little drinking problem and my memory isn't so good)...
What was I talking about again??? Oh yeah, I cant pray...I am not an atheist and I believe that there is definitely forces in the world more powerf...
|
Tipsy McStagger
|
8
|
518
|
|
|
|
|
|
FORMULAS
(Preview)
"IF I KEEP MY SOBRIETY IN FRONT OF EVERYTHING ELSE, Chances are good, that I can KEEP it".
"IF I PLACE ANYTHING IN FRONT OF my SOBRIETY, Chances are Good, that I WILL NOT be able to KEEP it.
My thoughts for today. The 1st one will keep me Sober, The second, will get me DRUNK.
Wishing you all a goo...
|
Toni Baloney
|
5
|
632
|
|
|
|
|
|
The 12 Steps of Recovery
(Preview)
It has been said and I do believe that the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, was designed for those that want it.
I do not believe it was designed for those that need it, but really don't want it.
It takes what it Takes for us, to get here, but when we do finally get here, we want it,
will do a...
|
Toni Baloney
|
4
|
596
|
|
|
|
|
|
sometimes we TRUDGE.....
(Preview)
I get so elated with my new life in recovery....
and then at times I do, indeed, TRUDGE...
It is during these times of trudging, though, where I get closer to my Higher Power, if I do the next right thing and recognize that it is time (always...) to enlarge on my spiritual life.
It is during these tim...
|
jonibaloni
|
0
|
459
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tonights Bit
(Preview)
More of the same gets more of the same. What we were given to practice, we practiced. What we practiced, we became. What we became, we are continuing to become - only more so - every day of our lives. We can do ourselves a favor by being aware of what we practice. Has the past taught us to withdraw? Think of ho...
|
jeannie
|
0
|
481
|
|
|
|
|
|
Boundaries
(Preview)
Boundaries don't keep other people out - they fence YOU in. So you can draw your lines or live your life crossing them.
The view from the other side is spectacular.
|
jeannie
|
3
|
524
|
|
|
|
|
|
If i dissapear from the boards
(Preview)
If i suddenly dissappear (however you spell it), dont worry about me.. Im having probs with my pc and i think im gona have to give it to my mate to look at. Not sure yet... bloody computers.. great when theyre working eh?....
If i dissapear, dont worry i...
|
Rob
|
6
|
511
|
|
|
|
|
|
Good Day
(Preview)
Had a good day today,. met a fellow aa and went to the gym and sauna with him and then catched a train into nottm to meet my sponcer who took me though step 9 + 10 then on the way home met a friend I had not seen in a long time and was nice to see him again!
so hot here! thinking of going out for supper as too hot to co...
|
Robert
|
6
|
413
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
(Preview)
Whatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo. --Bernard Baruch
It's usually very difficult for us to bring balance into our lives. We may find it hard not to put in overtime at work. We may be obsessed about housework or yard work to the extent that we work long hours at...
|
jeannie
|
4
|
470
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guidance
(Preview)
An inspiring book, a caring friend, a moment of silence -- all can offer the guidance we seek.
We are learning to seek guidance on how to handle the serious circumstances of our lives. We used to feel we had to figure out everything for ourselves. What a gift it is to seek suggestions from friends w...
|
jeannie
|
2
|
511
|
|
|
|
|
|
new day
(Preview)
hungry angry lonely tired, i know what to do!
eat happily with friends in bed - why is it that sounded rude?
im ok - just come back from a step meeting, feeling ok, bit annoyed with my partner - i have started to get my life back and she dont like that as it involves me getting my arse off the sofa and doing s...
|
Robert
|
7
|
488
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dealing with Gossip in AA
(Preview)
Thank you all for your kind comments re my posting about being gossiped about in aa. Its amazing how a higher power works and I wanted to share this with you a truly amazing experience. Throughout my recovery I have struggled had a bereavment at 8 months sought outside help to deal with it a...
|
virgo
|
1
|
692
|
|
|
|
|
|
Drunkkk Joke...
(Preview)
So this alkie is stranded on a deserted island.... finds a little lamp in the sand.
Rubs the lamp; out pops a Genie.... "I'll give you 3 wishes..."
Alkie scratches his head and says, "Boy, I sure am thirsty. How about for my first wish, I get a big tall glass of liquor on the rocks?"
BLIN...
|
jonibaloni
|
2
|
497
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alcoholic ~ summed up
(Preview)
Can't remember where I got this from. May have even been here, but anyway.......
Thoughts at 4am If I am an alocholic I shouldn't drink - If I am not an alcoholic I don't need to. People who arn't alcoholics dont lie in bed at 4am wondering if they are alcoholics Remember its Alcohol-...
|
Doll
|
3
|
482
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yup..Yup...Yup...
(Preview)
Success is doing the best you can, in as many ways as you can. It is being just and honest and true -- not in a few things, but in everything you do. Always look ahead and never look back, believe you can make all your dreams come true. Always believe in the best you can be and have faith in the things that you do...
|
Phil
|
5
|
531
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insane DREAM..............
(Preview)
Had a crazy dream last night..
In this dream, I was at a class reunion and a girl in the restroom was bagging up marijuana. With lighteneing speed, she taped a bag of it to my back up underneath my shirt. I left the batheroom and told my husband; I said "i have GOT to get this bag of pot off my back befo...
|
jonibaloni
|
8
|
503
|
|
|
|
|
|
1:30am ~ I can't sleep
(Preview)
Way too much running around in my brain. Just can't turn it off. So just random rambling thoughts to follow............And to make matters even more interesting, "the man in my life" told me yesterday I "wasn't THE ONE for him". Wow! .......Can it get any better? Yes. Can it get any worse...
|
Doll
|
7
|
514
|
|
|
|
|
|
YOO HOO TIPSY...........
(Preview)
O.K, WHERE DID YOU GO??????
Just an Alke with sometimes a Too Curious mind.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Baloney Brains
|
Toni Baloney
|
1
|
472
|
|
|
|
|
|
*slinks back with tail between legs*
(Preview)
Okay, okay, so it wasn't so great out there...and I probably shouldn't have deleted my account and told everyone here to bugger off. I apologize.
So, any advice for someone coming back who feels pretty sh!tty
|
Tipsy McStagger
|
12
|
577
|
|
|
|
|
|
36th Central West Ontario Convention
(Preview)
August 11. 12, and 13th
University Of Guelph Campus
One hour north of Niagara Falls...on #6 Hyw.
Three full days of AA and Alanon speakers, and talkathons
Saturday night banquet and dance
Main Banquet speaker--Clancy I. from L.A. California
Buses available from the Carolinas, Virgi...
|
Phil
|
0
|
544
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evolving From Within~OM
(Preview)
Evolving From Within Changing Yourself First
The world calls out for improvement and, more often than not, we are ready and willing to offer advice or admonishments. But each of us possesses the power to effect a positive shift in energy in ourselves and in those around us. Just as purification of t...
|
Wren
|
2
|
488
|
|
|
|
|
|
Great Day for Recovery
(Preview)
Today is July 11, 2006 A Great Day for Recovery!
CHANGE
"The foolish and the dead never change their opinion." --James Russell Lowell Part of my understanding of spirituality is that I will change. I will change my mind, my attitude and my opinion. My understanding of sobriety is...
|
Doll
|
0
|
424
|
|
|
|
|
|
Does God Let You Down?
(Preview)
Does God let us down, or do we let ourselves down?
Yesterday, I prayed that God would keep me sober and sane for another day. I prayed the third step prayer honestly and sincerely. However, after work last night, I went and bought a case of hard lemonade and drank 10. Why? Di...
|
HDoggie
|
5
|
513
|
|
|
|
|
|
Didnt go to a meetin tonight, kinda wish i had..
(Preview)
I didnt go to a meeting tonight, even though i had been set on going most of the day.. I kinda wish i had now..
Omg hangover big time today... geese.. I have felt absolutely awful today. I was sent out in the van this afternoon, about 15:40 so should have been sober by th...
|
Rob
|
5
|
521
|
|
|
|
|
|
Build on Love
(Preview)
Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come. 'Ti's grace that hath brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home.' --John Newton
Today and always, let joy be your compass. When choosing a direction in life, choose the path of your heart. Do what you love, follow your bliss.
...
|
jeannie
|
1
|
428
|
|
|
|
|
|
My daugther
(Preview)
Hi,
I am sick to my sotmach.I didnt sleep at all last time it is 5 am here I am .
I have a 20 year old daugther and she has a 22 year ole boyfriend.He was left by his roomates 4 months ago and was stuggling .and I let him move in here.I know a big mistake.
He has a job.For al...
|
Dori
|
5
|
461
|
|
|
