Alcoholics Anonymous

francesco · francesco

Hey guys. have done my morning prayer and feeling good, I wondered if you could share insight as to what to pray as I am new. I know that the book tells us " Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives...

Rob · Rob

Omg i am so tired.. Stayed up online and then watchin film till bout 01:40 this morning.. got to sleep by about 2 or alittle after i gues.. .. Bit of a rough night.. no too bad.. t-shirt soaked when i woke up.. bloody sweats.... Actualy i had a dream that it was today and that i had real bad shake...

Phil · Phil

Real love is like holding an egg in your hand. The tighter you squeeze, the more you lose. Ron P. When we learn to love the beauty & gifts of others as separate from us, healthy relationships can flourish. Control is the enemy of love & at the heart of our pa...

Rob · Rob

Hey everyone. Well i didnt go to the meeting tonight.. gees im so tired tonight.. even more so when i first left work... I kept thinking of walking into the meeting and the guy called Carl outside sayin "how are you doing?... improvement?".. he said somethign like that last week ..and also facing ala...

Rick · Rick

One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone. --Ida Scott Taylor It's not always easy to understand that the day stretching before us is all that counts. Daydreaming about the party last week, or getting upset all over again about a fight we had yester...

wagon · wagon

well the wheather is getting warm. and im am glad . going to get gared tilled next week. and getting my tomatoes started. (friom seed). also flower box to fill so starting flowers too. life is good!!!! take care all stay sober wagon

francesco · francesco

Hi A.A. I think that I suffer with stress and it has to be stopped, I cant seem to be able to relax and I am always anxious about things, I would say my career in business does not help too much, a lady said reiki is my answer today but I do not know if I believe in it! Have you had a problem with stress? and how...

Robert · Robert

YOU WILL NEVER HEAR FROM ME AGAIN I KNOW WHEN I AM NOT WANTED -- Edited by Robert at 19:25, 2006-04-03

francesco · francesco

I did not think as a 23 year old I could be alcoholic, you get a idea in your head of a dirty old man with a trench coat and brown paper bag. I am so glad that my eyes were open to the fact I was, the great alcohol beat me into it , now I need to find another Higher Power.

Phil · Phil

The Truth About Relationship Expectations Larry James Blaming others for the pain we feel each time someone fails to live up to our expectations is no different than burning our tongue on coffee that's too hot to swallow, and then calling our cup an idiot! - Guy Finl...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

TUESDAY , APRIL 04, 2006 You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1098>. All we are asked to bear we can bear. That is a law of the spiritual life. The only hindrance to the working of this law, as of all benign laws, is fear. --Elizabeth...

paul · paul

I was just telling Rob how I ran across this on the web. Some of you 'ol timers probably know about the other part to it. I just am really finding it useful lately. "moment by moment..." (Ps:I was not big on the 'God', or 'hereafter' when I first got sober, and never thought I would ever...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Fifteen Childhood Characteristics That Sometimes Get Lost in Adults1. Seek out things that are fun to do 2. Jump from one interest to another 3. Curious, eager to try new things 4. Smile and laugh a lot 5. Experience and express emotions freely 6. Creative and innovative 7. Physically active 8. Const...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

TUESDAY , APRIL 04, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. What is obvious to me is that we did not create ourselves... life is something inside of you. You did not create it. Once you understand that, .you are in a spiritual realm. -...

Rick · Rick

Say when it's time to do that difficult thing. Sometimes, true windows of opportunity open in our lives. We get a chance to make that amend. The perfect time to end or resolve that relationship arises. It's like a gift from God when that window opens up. All we need to do is gently step through...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

TUESDAY , APRIL 04, 2006 You are reading from the book Food for Thought </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=33>. Resting We compulsive overeaters often used food as a stimulant when we felt the need to be busy about something. Of course, food did not keep us stimulated for long, sin...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

You are reading from the book Twenty-Four Hours a Day - Hardcover (24 Hours) </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1096>. A.A. Thought for the Day When I came into A.A., I found men and women who had been through the same things I had been through. But now they were thinking more about h...

Phil · Phil

There are offenses given & offenses not given but taken. —Izaak Walton We bring on a lot of unnecessary suffering by being supersensitive. How often, for example, do we get our feelings hurt by what someone else has said? If this is a regular refrain in our lives, we may need to listen mo...

francesco · francesco

I like what this program brings me. I can start the day again at any stage, it tells me so in the big book, as we go through the day we pause when agitated I am not good at posting so please be awaire of that, and if I go off the subject at all please let me know.

Phil · Phil

Man, like the Bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once. William A. Ward When trouble tumbles down on us, we are easily overwhelmed. We see problems facing us in the future & mountains of work to do. We loo...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Robert · Robert

i HAVE HAD THIS WORRY ABOUT GOING INTO WORK TODAY. HERE IS WHAT THE BIG BOOK SAYS ABOUT WORRY AND RESENTMENT: To the precise extent that we permit these, do we squander the hours that might have been worth while

kspear · kspear

If it's okay, I need some reminders today...I'd like to hear a little on the 6th and 7th steps, please. There's a situation going on in my life that my character defects are on the rampage with - I've done the inventory (I could still use to talk it over with my sponsor), but I'd really like to hear th...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Here is the information on how to contact the GSO in the USA, in New York City,,, and the general website: http://www.aa.org/en_information_aa.cfm?PageID=48 http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I found the website for AA in the UK: http://www.aa-uk.org.uk/Default.htm

Robert · Robert

Ive just made possibly the best song I have ever made, and I wanted to share it with you guys. the porblem is I dont know how I would get it on here? save as an MP3 do you think? or would I need to upload it somewhere? Rob

Robert · Robert

Sorry for the daft post I did earlier, there was no excuse at all for it and it was childish. Please dont feel you need to accept my oppology, but I am sorry. Rob

Rob · Rob

http://s50.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1AXZABD2K5BLM3B0XFWTOD1R30

Rick · Rick

I couldn't get this to print here> So try to click on attachment. Have a great day all Rick

Rob · Rob

Wasnt sure wether to post this in the cookbook thread but dont think it would qualify. With all the talk on marmite and such.. just thouht id tell you what i just had for breakfast cos people at work go "Yuk!" when i tell them iv had this... 2 pieces of toast with tomato sauce and cold (not melted) slice...

Wren · Wren

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

Robert · Robert

Hey there, I am an unskilled alky, ! ! I want to learn a trade, I cant drive I am fat and I smell !!! can anyone think of something I could do or learn as a "trade" ? I suppose I dont smell that bad?

Rob · Rob

Hi Everyone. Iv made a few posts where i have stated im an athiest and mentioned religion etc especialy in Mistermooks thread. But i want everyone to know that i have the utmost respect for you and your religion whatever it might be.. When i have posted about this subject i alwa...

Robert · Robert

I hope your all ok, and having a nice day. Very cold in this house as the gas will not switch on- brrrr. Had my meeting with work, they prodded me but did not get a great deal out of me. I just feel a little flat now and I cant find my sponcers number or my phone for that matter!! Rob

d town drunk · d town drunk

Today i did my second fifth step with my sponsor. Ive been sober for a year and did my first fifth when i had 4 or 5 months but my sponsor figured it was time for another one. A few days ago when he first asked me to do this i was a little pissed - like as if i even needed to do one!...

iffer · iffer

Hi everyone...I'm Jen and I'm an alcoholic. I would like to share with all of you a bit of my story. I have just finished my 5th step with my sponsor and for some reason I feel the need to share today. I was raised in an alcoholic family but was never neglected, abused, etc. My Dad pa...

Rick · Rick

Jenny was a bright-eyed, pretty, five year old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace priced at $2.50. How she wanted that necklace! When she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, Well,...

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Hi everyone I'm not use to asking for help but I do have a chance for a very good local job in the next month or so and have tried a few times before to get one there. I have a brother in AA who has 35 years at this job putting a good word in for me,,,I'n doing my best as a mear human to not let my hopes get to high,,,...

Rick · Rick

I AM RESPONSIBLE: The Hand of AA Selected stories from the AA Grapevine The Key to Belonging Growing up, I was an angry, lonely, frightened kid. I didn¹t know how to make friends, and I wasn¹t sure I wanted to. Recess was the most painful part of my day ? I¹d sit on the outskirts of the play-ground, sensing...

Robert · Robert

http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/5544750/a/Alcoholic+Death+Noise.htm

Robert · Robert

My partner is in bed at the mo after having a anxiety attack. since coming to aa I have chilled out alot, but she is like chicken licken, if things dont get done NOW were all going to die!! I have tried to help her, and when I pointed out this was her objectives to live in a perfect house, for things to get d...

Robert · Robert

Goodness I could barly get out of berd this morning with my bad back, I got out at 12 ish. as you know I am on long term sick, (doctor signed me off) work have done a home visit with my boss and the bosses boss, poking for floors in my sickness, oops I meant "just making sure im ok" then this friday they call...

Phil · Phil

Sobriety will necessarily have its ups and downs, its good times and its bad times, if only because we live in a world which we are inseparably joined. One doesn't always sustain sobriety at the same level. There are fluctuations, shocks and setbacks which, when addressed within the context of the A....

Mistermook · Mistermook

I'm concerned about my drinking so I joined this board. Come Friday and more frequently Thursday nights, I head straight down the off licence after work and grab myself an 8 pack of Fosters Lager. These I drink by myself whilst watching films or chatting on the internet. Friday...

benny33 · benny33

just wanted to say hi see how you all are doing im on my way out to a f2f its my home group now i guess every sat night 7 pm i realy like it.butt ill never forget this place and will always be around to say hi and update you all on my progress.the wife and the kidds are all great we went to the buffalo zoo the otherda...

Doll · Doll

CHARACTER BUILDING Demands made upon other people for too much attention, protection, and love can only invite domination or revulsion.... TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 44 When I uncovered my need for approval in the Fourth Step, I didn't think it should rank as a character defect. I wante...

Rick · Rick

Just a hello Busy here. All is good and sober. Just a quick check in. It is wealth to be content. --Lao-tzu On the evening of the first day of spring, a woman gave her husband a bright red geranium in a clay pot. To celebrate, he placed it on the windowsill, and together they marvel...

Rick · Rick

Many of us achieve only the semblance of communication with others; what we say is often not contingent on what the other has just said, and neither of us is aware that we are not communicating. --Desy Safan-Gerard When we don't listen fully to each other, when we don't revere the Spirit w...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi, Someone just called me and said there was an editorial on AA, in this mornings paper, that AA has become the top organization as far as the people being the most intelligent, even used the words Brillant, and gifted, and creative people ever to gather in one organization. Also went...

Rob · Rob

HI .. everyone.. Im nackerd.. so i will speak to everyone tomorrow.. Night .. Rob

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A great day (Preview) Hey guys. have done my morning prayer and feeling good, I wondered if you could share insight as to what to pray as I am new. I know that the book tells us " Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives...	francesco	11	513	Apr 5, 2006 by francesco
	Today was quite fun. (Preview) Omg i am so tired.. Stayed up online and then watchin film till bout 01:40 this morning.. got to sleep by about 2 or alittle after i gues.. .. Bit of a rough night.. no too bad.. t-shirt soaked when i woke up.. bloody sweats.... Actualy i had a dream that it was today and that i had real bad shake...	Rob	5	432	Apr 5, 2006 by recovering jb
	Wednesday (Preview) Real love is like holding an egg in your hand. The tighter you squeeze, the more you lose. Ron P. When we learn to love the beauty & gifts of others as separate from us, healthy relationships can flourish. Control is the enemy of love & at the heart of our pa...	Phil	6	437	Apr 5, 2006 by rosie light shines
	I didnt go to a meeting today but i didnt drink either (Preview) Hey everyone. Well i didnt go to the meeting tonight.. gees im so tired tonight.. even more so when i first left work... I kept thinking of walking into the meeting and the guy called Carl outside sayin "how are you doing?... improvement?".. he said somethign like that last week ..and also facing ala...	Rob	17	577	Apr 5, 2006 by Rob
	Keep it in today (Preview) *One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone. --Ida Scott Taylor* It's not always easy to understand that the day stretching before us is all that counts. Daydreaming about the party last week, or getting upset all over again about a fight we had yester...	Rick	2	449	Apr 5, 2006 by Phil
	hey all (Preview) well the wheather is getting warm. and im am glad . going to get gared tilled next week. and getting my tomatoes started. (friom seed). also flower box to fill so starting flowers too. life is good!!!! take care all stay sober wagon	wagon	4	434	Apr 5, 2006 by jeannie
	Stress (Preview) Hi A.A. I think that I suffer with stress and it has to be stopped, I cant seem to be able to relax and I am always anxious about things, I would say my career in business does not help too much, a lady said reiki is my answer today but I do not know if I believe in it! Have you had a problem with stress? and how...	francesco	16	639	Apr 5, 2006 by francesco
	IM GONE (Preview) YOU WILL NEVER HEAR FROM ME AGAIN I KNOW WHEN I AM NOT WANTED -- Edited by Robert at 19:25, 2006-04-03	Robert	11	690	Apr 5, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Too Young? (Preview) I did not think as a 23 year old I could be alcoholic, you get a idea in your head of a dirty old man with a trench coat and brown paper bag. I am so glad that my eyes were open to the fact I was, the great alcohol beat me into it , now I need to find another Higher Power.	francesco	8	592	Apr 5, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Relationships and Expectations (Preview) The Truth About Relationship Expectations Larry James Blaming others for the pain we feel each time someone fails to live up to our expectations is no different than burning our tongue on coffee that's too hot to swallow, and then calling our cup an idiot! - Guy Finl...	Phil	1	537	Apr 4, 2006 by paul
	screw the challenges---i need some joy AND hugs (Preview) TUESDAY , APRIL 04, 2006 You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1098>. *All we are asked to bear we can bear. That is a law of the spiritual life. The only hindrance to the working of this law, as of all benign laws, is fear. --Elizabeth...*	rosie light shines	5	632	Apr 4, 2006 by paul
	The Full Serenity prayer... (Preview) I was just telling Rob how I ran across this on the web. Some of you 'ol timers probably know about the other part to it. I just am really finding it useful lately. "moment by moment..." (Ps:I was not big on the 'God', or 'hereafter' when I first got sober, and never thought I would ever...	paul	0	454	Apr 4, 2006 by paul
	Some funny and some to learn from! (Preview) Fifteen Childhood Characteristics That Sometimes Get Lost in Adults1. Seek out things that are fun to do 2. Jump from one interest to another 3. Curious, eager to try new things 4. Smile and laugh a lot 5. Experience and express emotions freely 6. Creative and innovative 7. Physically active 8. Const...	Cabbageheadchris	7	424	Apr 4, 2006 by Hanuman
	i am here---making the best of it (Preview) TUESDAY , APRIL 04, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. *What is obvious to me is that we did not create ourselves... life is something inside of you. You did not create it. Once you understand that, .you are in a spiritual realm. -...*	rosie light shines	1	574	Apr 4, 2006 by Phil
	God's time (Preview) Say when it's time to do that difficult thing. Sometimes, true windows of opportunity open in our lives. We get a chance to make that amend. The perfect time to end or resolve that relationship arises. It's like a gift from God when that window opens up. All we need to do is gently step through...	Rick	3	456	Apr 4, 2006 by Phil
	addictions and "back up" addictions (Preview) TUESDAY , APRIL 04, 2006 You are reading from the book Food for Thought </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=33>. Resting We compulsive overeaters often used food as a stimulant when we felt the need to be busy about something. Of course, food did not keep us stimulated for long, sin...	rosie light shines	2	641	Apr 4, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	balance---being a blessing AND accepting my limits (Preview) You are reading from the book Twenty-Four Hours a Day - Hardcover (24 Hours) </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1096>. A.A. Thought for the Day When I came into A.A., I found men and women who had been through the same things I had been through. But now they were thinking more about h...	rosie light shines	0	745	Apr 4, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Have a good night eh? (Preview) There are offenses given & offenses not given but taken. —Izaak Walton We bring on a lot of unnecessary suffering by being supersensitive. How often, for example, do we get our feelings hurt by what someone else has said? If this is a regular refrain in our lives, we may need to listen mo...	Phil	6	450	Apr 4, 2006 by Phil
	New Start (Preview) I like what this program brings me. I can start the day again at any stage, it tells me so in the big book, as we go through the day we pause when agitated I am not good at posting so please be awaire of that, and if I go off the subject at all please let me know.	francesco	4	422	Apr 4, 2006 by francesco
	Carrying The Load... (Preview) Man, like the Bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once. William A. Ward When trouble tumbles down on us, we are easily overwhelmed. We see problems facing us in the future & mountains of work to do. We loo...	Phil	8	481	Apr 4, 2006 by wandajf
	Robert, Now we're sorry! (Preview)	Toni Baloney	1	415	Apr 3, 2006 by amanda2u2
	IVE BEEN SILLY (Preview) i HAVE HAD THIS WORRY ABOUT GOING INTO WORK TODAY. HERE IS WHAT THE BIG BOOK SAYS ABOUT WORRY AND RESENTMENT: To the precise extent that we permit these, do we squander the hours that might have been worth while	Robert	3	449	Apr 3, 2006 by amanda2u2
	6 & 7 (Preview) If it's okay, I need some reminders today...I'd like to hear a little on the 6th and 7th steps, please. There's a situation going on in my life that my character defects are on the rampage with - I've done the inventory (I could still use to talk it over with my sponsor), but I'd really like to hear th...	kspear	3	595	Apr 3, 2006 by amanda2u2
	for those in the USA (Preview) *Here is the information on how to contact the GSO in the USA, in New York City,,, and the general website:* http://www.aa.org/en_information_aa.cfm?PageID=48 http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash	amanda2u2	0	574	Apr 3, 2006 by amanda2u2
	for those in the UK (Preview) *I found the website for AA in the UK:* *http://www.aa-uk.org.uk/Default.htm*	amanda2u2	5	442	Apr 3, 2006 by amanda2u2
	MP3s (Preview) Ive just made possibly the best song I have ever made, and I wanted to share it with you guys. the porblem is I dont know how I would get it on here? save as an MP3 do you think? or would I need to upload it somewhere? Rob	Robert	6	469	Apr 3, 2006 by francesco
	Sorry (Preview) Sorry for the daft post I did earlier, there was no excuse at all for it and it was childish. Please dont feel you need to accept my oppology, but I am sorry. Rob	Robert	3	426	Apr 3, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	If you like dogs.. (Preview) http://s50.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1AXZABD2K5BLM3B0XFWTOD1R30	Rob	2	449	Apr 3, 2006 by Robert
	An awesome insperational (Preview) I couldn't get this to print here> So try to click on attachment. Have a great day all Rick	Rick	1	548	Apr 3, 2006 by Wren
	My Breakfast.. (Preview) Wasnt sure wether to post this in the cookbook thread but dont think it would qualify. With all the talk on marmite and such.. just thouht id tell you what i just had for breakfast cos people at work go "Yuk!" when i tell them iv had this... 2 pieces of toast with tomato sauce and cold (not melted) slice...	Rob	15	531	Apr 3, 2006 by Mistermook
	Just a cool quote (Preview) "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix	Wren	6	484	Apr 3, 2006 by recovering jb
	jobs for an alky (Preview) Hey there, I am an unskilled alky, ! ! I want to learn a trade, I cant drive I am fat and I smell !!! can anyone think of something I could do or learn as a "trade" ? I suppose I dont smell that bad?	Robert	6	476	Apr 3, 2006 by recovering jb
	I respect peoples religion (Preview) Hi Everyone. Iv made a few posts where i have stated im an athiest and mentioned religion etc especialy in Mistermooks thread. But i want everyone to know that i have the utmost respect for you and your religion whatever it might be.. When i have posted about this subject i alwa...	Rob	5	477	Apr 3, 2006 by Rob
	Morning everyone (Preview) I hope your all ok, and having a nice day. Very cold in this house as the gas will not switch on- brrrr. Had my meeting with work, they prodded me but did not get a great deal out of me. I just feel a little flat now and I cant find my sponcers number or my phone for that matter!! Rob	Robert	3	410	Apr 3, 2006 by Rob
	fifth step...again (Preview) Today i did my second fifth step with my sponsor. Ive been sober for a year and did my first fifth when i had 4 or 5 months but my sponsor figured it was time for another one. A few days ago when he first asked me to do this i was a little pissed - like as if i even needed to do one!...	d town drunk	3	455	Apr 3, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Need to share (Preview) Hi everyone...I'm Jen and I'm an alcoholic. I would like to share with all of you a bit of my story. I have just finished my 5th step with my sponsor and for some reason I feel the need to share today. I was raised in an alcoholic family but was never neglected, abused, etc. My Dad pa...	iffer	4	484	Apr 3, 2006 by iffer
	The perals (Preview) Jenny was a bright-eyed, pretty, five year old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace priced at $2.50. How she wanted that necklace! When she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, Well,...	Rick	0	444	Apr 3, 2006 by Rick
	Please keep me in your prayers. (Preview) Hi everyone I'm not use to asking for help but I do have a chance for a very good local job in the next month or so and have tried a few times before to get one there. I have a brother in AA who has 35 years at this job putting a good word in for me,,,I'n doing my best as a mear human to not let my hopes get to high,,,...	buckeyebear	5	442	Apr 2, 2006 by amanda2u2
	I AM RESPONSIBLE: The Hand of AA (Preview) I AM RESPONSIBLE: The Hand of AA Selected stories from the AA Grapevine The Key to Belonging Growing up, I was an angry, lonely, frightened kid. I didn¹t know how to make friends, and I wasn¹t sure I wanted to. Recess was the most painful part of my day ? I¹d sit on the outskirts of the play-ground, sensing...	Rick	1	438	Apr 2, 2006 by Hanuman
	what on earth is this (Preview) http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/5544750/a/Alcoholic+Death+Noise.htm	Robert	9	578	Apr 2, 2006 by Hanuman
	worried about partner (Preview) My partner is in bed at the mo after having a anxiety attack. since coming to aa I have chilled out alot, but she is like chicken licken, if things dont get done NOW were all going to die!! I have tried to help her, and when I pointed out this was her objectives to live in a perfect house, for things to get d...	Robert	39	1623	Apr 2, 2006 by Wren
	Today (Preview) Goodness I could barly get out of berd this morning with my bad back, I got out at 12 ish. as you know I am on long term sick, (doctor signed me off) work have done a home visit with my boss and the bosses boss, poking for floors in my sickness, oops I meant "just making sure im ok" then this friday they call...	Robert	8	459	Apr 2, 2006 by Robert
	From an AA site..and borrowed from the Alanon Board... (Preview) Sobriety will necessarily have its ups and downs, its good times and its bad times, if only because we live in a world which we are inseparably joined. One doesn't always sustain sobriety at the same level. There are fluctuations, shocks and setbacks which, when addressed within the context of the A....	Phil	1	481	Apr 2, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	My name is Rob etc (Preview) I'm concerned about my drinking so I joined this board. Come Friday and more frequently Thursday nights, I head straight down the off licence after work and grab myself an 8 pack of Fosters Lager. These I drink by myself whilst watching films or chatting on the internet. Friday...	Mistermook	26	743	Apr 2, 2006 by Rob
	just a simple hello (Preview) just wanted to say hi see how you all are doing im on my way out to a f2f its my home group now i guess every sat night 7 pm i realy like it.butt ill never forget this place and will always be around to say hi and update you all on my progress.the wife and the kidds are all great we went to the buffalo zoo the otherda...	benny33	3	421	Apr 2, 2006 by Phil
	April 2 Daily Reflections (Preview) CHARACTER BUILDING Demands made upon other people for too much attention, protection, and love can only invite domination or revulsion.... TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 44 When I uncovered my need for approval in the Fourth Step, I didn't think it should rank as a character defect. I wante...	Doll	1	446	Apr 2, 2006 by Phil
	Good Sunday (Preview) Just a hello Busy here. All is good and sober. Just a quick check in. *It is wealth to be content. --Lao-tzu* On the evening of the first day of spring, a woman gave her husband a bright red geranium in a clay pot. To celebrate, he placed it on the windowsill, and together they marvel...	Rick	1	523	Apr 2, 2006 by Rick
	LISTEN (Preview) Many of us achieve only the semblance of communication with others; what we say is often not contingent on what the other has just said, and neither of us is aware that we are not communicating. --Desy Safan-Gerard When we don't listen fully to each other, when we don't revere the Spirit w...	Rick	1	453	Apr 2, 2006 by Rick
	New York Times Article (Preview) Hi, Someone just called me and said there was an editorial on AA, in this mornings paper, that AA has become the top organization as far as the people being the most intelligent, even used the words Brillant, and gifted, and creative people ever to gather in one organization. Also went...	Toni Baloney	6	433	Apr 2, 2006 by Rob
	Night.. im so tired.. (Preview) HI .. everyone.. Im nackerd.. so i will speak to everyone tomorrow.. Night .. Rob	Rob	4	476	Apr 1, 2006 by Doll
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