Alcoholics Anonymous

Rick · Rick

The process of living, for each of us, is pretty similar. For every gain there is a setback. For every success, a failure. For every moment of joy, a time of sadness. For every hope realized, one is dashed. --Sue Atchley Ebaugh The balance of events in our lives is much like the balance of na...

Rick · Rick

Breathing your native air By Dr. Robert Schuller It's terribly important to understand that a believer is a normal person. Faith is the mark of normality. A persistently negative and cynical attitude is a mark of emotional illness. Birds were designed to fly. The air under the wings of a bir...

Rick · Rick

TRYING TO CATCH UP ON POSTS What a job after a few days off. Toni I went thru losing 3 dogs and a cat. The first dog I had to put down. I beat myself up for a long time. Was it time?? Even though the vet said it was. The pain is unreal. I couldn't eat for days, then it was for ever bef...

Doll · Doll

Thanks all for sharing your stuff with me yesterday. It was all excellent! Although I still feel a bit dis-come-bob-u-lated, I got up this morning feeling some better. Every now and then I have a fleeting moment of clarity and it hit me last night, maybe this hole is god's way of sayin...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi does anyone feel like sharing: My Topic is: The Way out is in the 12 Steps (Thought I would copy something Jen did last night- it felt like an on-line meeting) How the 12 steps have changed who I am as a person, have given up being a manipulative, self-seeking person only inter...

Doll · Doll

RIGOROUS HONESTY Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to the ne...

Doll · Doll

Well, what the Hell is my problem?! I don't get it. I really am happier than I've ever been in my life. I work this program, I'm practicing truth, I'm trying the solutions, nothing seems to be working today. I'm grateful for the fact that I have no desire to drink at this.... I'...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Email: aa_springfling@yahoo.com (may have to type in) or contact phone # is 309-484-6012 (Larry)Alanon, AA, speakers [Rooms at COMFORT INN near Mall, $49. through April 7th with the mention of SPRING FLING.]&n...

Rick · Rick

ANSWER FROM THE OTHER DAY'S POST MY GRANDAUGHTER IS 3 AND ABLESSING FROM GOD I DON'T KNOW IF U READ MY POSTS FROM A WHILE BACK ANYWAY SHE WAS RAN OVER BY A SKID STEER ( BOB CAT LOADER ) SHE WAS CRITICAL AND IN INTENSIVE CARE AT THE MEDICAL CENTER NOW SHE IS DOING WELL**CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH** WE CA...

Rick · Rick

A nice man was being tailgated by a stressed out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman hit the r...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

On the Alanon board I posted a Sixth Step Prayer. If you can click it and get it on this board for others, appreciate it...still have a lot to learn about 'puters!

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Well you all know that I poured my heart out the other day, about some hurt that was inside me, that felt unconsolable. Well, it did get consoled, by your love and support, and my begging for help from my Higher Power. Today, what has changed in me is that the hurt is still there, but my Attitude ab...

Chrisb · Chrisb

I did it. I admit it. My Mother died 2 &1/2 years ago. Her value exceeded 1.5 mil. dollars in real estate and investments. When my step-father took control, I realized and accepted that whatever her wishes were for her part of her estate would be ignored and the will would be changed...

recovering jb · recovering jb

90 days free of alcohol and other intoxicants- Wow, how a life can change so much so quickly. I was very alone, unemployed, in hospitals, losing my mind and falling apart physically, unable to go a day without drinking or using- when something got me to a meeting. Some things that I think have hel...

Doll · Doll

The topic I have picked - SOLUTIONS I'm an alcoholic and my problem today is Jennifer. For me there are many solutions I can use, ALL of them I have learned from AA and it's members, f2f and MIP. It depends on what the problem at hand is. It could be something simple, so I apply the "this to...

Doll · Doll

WHAT WE NEED - EACH OTHER . . . . A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, "You are an A.A. member if you say so . . . nobody can keep you out." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 139 For years, whenever I reflected on Tradition Three ("The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop dr...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Just want to say hello and hope you are feeling a little better, sounds like you have a duzzy with the flu and a cold on top of if. Wishing you a Speedy Recovery!! Take good care of Phil! we need you around here! Toni NO B...

Michelle · Michelle

At least here in my corner of the world, Portland Oregon. The rain has stopped, the sky is blue, the sun is shining! It's still cold outside, but I don't care, just to see the sun again after about a month of rain seem like a miracle! And, the husband is in the basement, leaving me alone.&nb...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

The term 'dry drunk' is an important concept in the AA program. We say that first the alcoholic needs to dry out. When this is accomplished, by detox or whatever,,, we have an alcoholic with no alcohol in his or her system. But being dry, simply not drinking, is not the same as...

Phil · Phil

The Ten Practical Points Of Recovery found in Alcoholics Anonymous, 3rd. Edition Pages 58-60 1)"...thoroughly followed our path." p.58 line 2 2)"...completely give themselves..." p.58 line 3 3)"...developing...rigorous honesty." p.58 line 9 4)"...willing to go to...

Doll · Doll

Twenty Questions Revisited By: Charles N. Roper, PhD I feel healthy; I have energy and stamina. I like waking up in the morning to the promise of a new day. I have a healthy appetite for good, nutritious food. I make appropriate, rational decisions which usually turn out well. My gut-level feelings ab...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Well, I woke up this morning. It's all still here. Landlord, room, mess, shoulder. Last night I wanted to get drunk. The thing is that,,, even though we might not take a drink,,,, a dry drunk can be just as bad. I can do a great dry drunk,,,, carry on and all without the drink. That is...

zoomie · zoomie

My sponcer passed away the other day after a long battle with cancer. I wrote this poem for him and he read right before he died. I will remember "the big D" always. Remember me. Remember me when the days are long, for I will not be here to share them with you. Remember me on short nights when sleep e...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

    &nb...

Phil · Phil

1) DENIAL In the denial stage we refuse to believe what has happened. We try in our mind to tell ourselves that life is as it was before our loss. We can even make believe to an extent by re enacting rituals that we used to go through with our loved one. Making an extra cup of tea for our loved one who is no l...

Doll · Doll

GETTING INVOLVED There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look around to see where the...

Doll · Doll

An alcoholic fell in a hole and couldn't get out. A businessman went by and the alcoholic called our for help. The businessman threw him some money and told him to buy himself a ladder. But the alcoholic would not buy a ladder in this hole he was in. A doctor walked by. The alcoholic said, "Help I can't ge...

Doll · Doll

I hear so many things that ARE NOT in the literature. So much psycho babble and so many profound-sounding statements rattling out of the mouths of those who want to either sound good or put someone else down. Then there are those who say those things just because they've heard them over and over....

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

I am writing this almost reluctantly, but her goes. When I joined MIP, I talked a lot about how difficult it was to lose a llitle friend of mine, Annie, my Kitty of 15+ years. I talked about it a lot, cryed a lot, prayed and prayed about her. Then I began to feel some relief from the excuiat...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

See? now... all of a sudden it hit me. I want to get drunk. I mean really schockered. I want the oblivion that comes from drinking enough to escape the present moment. I have H.A.L.T. I thought I was dealing with this hard day okay.... but... it is a...

Doll · Doll

And here's the proof, folks! I have been on thin ice w/my job for a while now, before I got sober I called in a LOT, so every call in over my 40 hour sick leave time is an occurance that goes on my record and it affects raises, bonuses, promotions etc. Well, the danger zone for these is 4 in a 12 month peri...

Phil · Phil

Step Two "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." The moment they read Step Two, most A.A. newcomers are confronted with a dilemma, sometimes a serious one. How often have we heard them cry out, "Look what you people have done to us! You have convince...

trudi · trudi

It would be nice to talk to other mothers who have had young children while they were drinking and the guilt that is associated with this.

Rick · Rick

Whats the deal on server change? Is it done?

Doll · Doll

HAVING FUN YET? . . . we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor do we carry the world's troubles on our shoulders. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 13...

friendofbillw · friendofbillw

I hope this post will not offend anyone, if it does, please forgive me in advance. But, as alcoholics no one should be shocked I'm 10 months sober, have what I call good recovery, a good sponsor, work the steps, have done mu 5th all ready. I was in a 3 yr relatioship wit...

Doll · Doll

The human heart in its perversity finds it hard to escape hatred and revenge. --Moses Luzzatto This program promises many rewards for those who follow it, but it does not promise to be easy. We search our conscience for resentments and face them. No man can progress in his recovery while ho...

Doll · Doll

The late, great Chicago writer Mike Royko wrote after his wife died: "Do her and me a favor. If there is someone you love but haven't said so in a while, say it now. Always, always, say it now."

Doll · Doll

We merely need to follow our conscience. Where are we going? What's the plan for our life? Most of us didn't intend to end up as we have, but here we are! And a significant number of us might not be alive if it weren't for this program. We may have thought we knew where we were headed in our youth, but few of u...

Michelle · Michelle

Hi, I'm new here, and I hope someone can give me some practical advice. How can I explain to my husband that his attitude really brings me down? He's very depressing to be around. He complains all the time about something or other, seems to hate the world, his life, and everyone ar...

Doll · Doll

"LET'S KEEP IT SIMPLE" A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. . . The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, "Remember, Bill, let's not louse this thing up. Let's keep it simple!" I turned away, unable to say a word. That was the last time I ever saw him. ALCOHOLICS ANON...

jersey · jersey

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunate...

jersey · jersey

If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down th...

Phil · Phil

Appreciating Our Past It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relat...

franklin · franklin

Hi friends, Just a quick update on my situation; in this case it was: no news is good news. Today is my 37th day of sobriety and (still) feeling better every day. I did have some hard times from now and then but still managed to stay sober. I have had some wonderful days: started working full time a...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

hey, cheri,,, are you there? I miss you. love in recovery, amanda

jersey · jersey

Our actor is self-centered, ego-centric, as people like to call it nowadays. He is like the retired business man who lolls in the Florida sunshine in the winter complaining of the sad state of the nation; the minister who sighs over the sins of the twentieth century; politicians and reformers who are...

Phil · Phil

Dealing with Emotional Pain Robert Elias Najemy (Hurt - Bitterness - Injustice - Abused Pain) We feel emotional pain when we do not get what we want, need, or expect. We might feel hurt, rejection, bitterness, abuse, injustice or simply emotional pain. In such cases, we have not received t...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi every one, It feels like this Forum has gone dormant, or not very active in the last few days, ?? I have noticed that on the week- ends,- it does get quiet around here, but it is only Saturday morning. Any Comments would be appreciated, From, sort of a...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi to all, on this Blessed Saturday MorningA. A.  

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	THe pink cloud and the deep hole ? (Preview) The process of living, for each of us, is pretty similar. For every gain there is a setback. For every success, a failure. For every moment of joy, a time of sadness. For every hope realized, one is dashed. --Sue Atchley Ebaugh The balance of events in our lives is much like the balance of na...	Rick	3	831	Jan 26, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Faith (Preview) Breathing your native air By Dr. Robert Schuller It's terribly important to understand that a believer is a normal person. Faith is the mark of normality. A persistently negative and cynical attitude is a mark of emotional illness. Birds were designed to fly. The air under the wings of a bir...	Rick	3	421	Jan 26, 2006 by GammyRose
	wow !! (Preview) TRYING TO CATCH UP ON POSTS What a job after a few days off. Toni I went thru losing 3 dogs and a cat. The first dog I had to put down. I beat myself up for a long time. Was it time?? Even though the vet said it was. The pain is unreal. I couldn't eat for days, then it was for ever bef...	Rick	1	638	Jan 26, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	possibly a moment of clarity ??? (Preview) Thanks all for sharing your stuff with me yesterday. It was all excellent! Although I still feel a bit dis-come-bob-u-lated, I got up this morning feeling some better. Every now and then I have a fleeting moment of clarity and it hit me last night, maybe this hole is god's way of sayin...	Doll	3	678	Jan 27, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Anyone want to share? II (Preview) Hi does anyone feel like sharing: My Topic is: The Way out is in the 12 Steps (Thought I would copy something Jen did last night- it felt like an on-line meeting) How the 12 steps have changed who I am as a person, have given up being a manipulative, self-seeking person only inter...	Toni Baloney	6	763	Jan 26, 2006 by Rick
	Daily Reflection Jan 26 (Preview) RIGOROUS HONESTY Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to the ne...	Doll	1	572	Jan 25, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	MY Big Hole (Preview) Well, what the Hell is my problem?! I don't get it. I really am happier than I've ever been in my life. I work this program, I'm practicing truth, I'm trying the solutions, nothing seems to be working today. I'm grateful for the fact that I have no desire to drink at this.... I'...	Doll	8	791	Jan 26, 2006 by amanda2u2
	13th Annual Spring Fling, Galesburg, IL (Preview) Email: aa_springfling@yahoo.com (may have to type in) or contact phone # is 309-484-6012 (Larry)Alanon, AA, speakers [Rooms at COMFORT INN near Mall, $49. through April 7th with the mention of SPRING FLING.]&n...	wallsal55	1	604	Jan 26, 2006 by recovering jb
	AMANDA (Preview) ANSWER FROM THE OTHER DAY'S POST MY GRANDAUGHTER IS 3 AND ABLESSING FROM GOD I DON'T KNOW IF U READ MY POSTS FROM A WHILE BACK ANYWAY SHE WAS RAN OVER BY A SKID STEER ( BOB CAT LOADER ) SHE WAS CRITICAL AND IN INTENSIVE CARE AT THE MEDICAL CENTER NOW SHE IS DOING WELLCLEAN BILL OF HEALTH WE CA...	Rick	1	576	Jan 25, 2006 by amanda2u2
	a program story (Preview) A nice man was being tailgated by a stressed out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman hit the r...	Rick	3	649	Jan 25, 2006 by Chrisb
	Phil.....anyone (Preview) On the Alanon board I posted a Sixth Step Prayer. If you can click it and get it on this board for others, appreciate it...still have a lot to learn about 'puters!	wallsal55	2	468	Jan 25, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Attitude about Pain has Changed! (Preview) Well you all know that I poured my heart out the other day, about some hurt that was inside me, that felt unconsolable. Well, it did get consoled, by your love and support, and my begging for help from my Higher Power. Today, what has changed in me is that the hurt is still there, but my Attitude ab...	Toni Baloney	3	781	Jan 25, 2006 by Chrisb
	Now it's my turn to get real! (Preview) I did it. I admit it. My Mother died 2 &1/2 years ago. Her value exceeded 1.5 mil. dollars in real estate and investments. When my step-father took control, I realized and accepted that whatever her wishes were for her part of her estate would be ignored and the will would be changed...	Chrisb	8	778	Jan 26, 2006 by Chrisb
	I have 90 days sober today- (Preview) 90 days free of alcohol and other intoxicants- Wow, how a life can change so much so quickly. I was very alone, unemployed, in hospitals, losing my mind and falling apart physically, unable to go a day without drinking or using- when something got me to a meeting. Some things that I think have hel...	recovering jb	9	818	Jan 25, 2006 by GammyRose
	anyone want to share ? (Preview) The topic I have picked - SOLUTIONS I'm an alcoholic and my problem today is Jennifer. For me there are many solutions I can use, ALL of them I have learned from AA and it's members, f2f and MIP. It depends on what the problem at hand is. It could be something simple, so I apply the "this to...	Doll	6	762	Jan 25, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Daily Reflection Jan 25 (Preview) WHAT WE NEED - EACH OTHER . . . . A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, "You are an A.A. member if you say so . . . nobody can keep you out." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 139 For years, whenever I reflected on Tradition Three ("The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop dr...	Doll	2	668	Jan 26, 2006 by Bonzo43
	Yoo Hoo Phil (Preview) Just want to say hello and hope you are feeling a little better, sounds like you have a duzzy with the flu and a cold on top of if. Wishing you a Speedy Recovery!! Take good care of Phil! we need you around here! Toni NO B...	Toni Baloney	5	728	Jan 27, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	It's a beautiful day!! (Preview) At least here in my corner of the world, Portland Oregon. The rain has stopped, the sky is blue, the sun is shining! It's still cold outside, but I don't care, just to see the sun again after about a month of rain seem like a miracle! And, the husband is in the basement, leaving me alone.&nb...	Michelle	4	657	Jan 25, 2006 by recovering jb
	dry drunk (Preview) The term 'dry drunk' is an important concept in the AA program. We say that first the alcoholic needs to dry out. When this is accomplished, by detox or whatever,,, we have an alcoholic with no alcohol in his or her system. But being dry, simply not drinking, is not the same as...	amanda2u2	8	2071	Jan 26, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	Recovering (Preview) The Ten Practical Points Of Recovery found in Alcoholics Anonymous, 3rd. Edition Pages 58-60 1)"...thoroughly followed our path." p.58 line 2 2)"...completely give themselves..." p.58 line 3 3)"...developing...rigorous honesty." p.58 line 9 4)"...willing to go to...	Phil	1	599	Jan 24, 2006 by jersey
	results of recovery (Preview) Twenty Questions Revisited By: Charles N. Roper, PhD I feel healthy; I have energy and stamina. I like waking up in the morning to the promise of a new day. I have a healthy appetite for good, nutritious food. I make appropriate, rational decisions which usually turn out well. My gut-level feelings ab...	Doll	2	570	Jan 24, 2006 by amanda2u2
	well,,, here we are again (Preview) *Well, I woke up this morning. It's all still here. Landlord, room, mess, shoulder.* Last night I wanted to get drunk. The thing is that,,, even though we might not take a drink,,,, a dry drunk can be just as bad. I can do a great dry drunk,,,, carry on and all without the drink. That is...	amanda2u2	3	562	Jan 24, 2006 by Phil
	My sponcer passed away (Preview) My sponcer passed away the other day after a long battle with cancer. I wrote this poem for him and he read right before he died. I will remember "the big D" always. Remember me. Remember me when the days are long, for I will not be here to share them with you. Remember me on short nights when sleep e...	zoomie	8	692	Jan 25, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Thank you all!!Bunches (Preview)     &nb...	Toni Baloney	1	611	Jan 24, 2006 by Michelle
	5 stages of Grief (Preview) 1) DENIAL In the denial stage we refuse to believe what has happened. We try in our mind to tell ourselves that life is as it was before our loss. We can even make believe to an extent by re enacting rituals that we used to go through with our loved one. Making an extra cup of tea for our loved one who is no l...	Phil	4	1022	Jan 25, 2006 by GammyRose
	Daily Reflection Jan 24 (Preview) GETTING INVOLVED There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look around to see where the...	Doll	0	573	Jan 23, 2006 by Doll
	You are not alone (especially for Amanda and Toni today) (Preview) An alcoholic fell in a hole and couldn't get out. A businessman went by and the alcoholic called our for help. The businessman threw him some money and told him to buy himself a ladder. But the alcoholic would not buy a ladder in this hole he was in. A doctor walked by. The alcoholic said, "Help I can't ge...	Doll	2	511	Jan 24, 2006 by Michelle
	Where did this s%$t come from ???? (Preview) I hear so many things that ARE NOT in the literature. So much psycho babble and so many profound-sounding statements rattling out of the mouths of those who want to either sound good or put someone else down. Then there are those who say those things just because they've heard them over and over....	Doll	4	710	Jan 25, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Feels like I've fallen into a Big Hole (Preview) I am writing this almost reluctantly, but her goes. When I joined MIP, I talked a lot about how difficult it was to lose a llitle friend of mine, Annie, my Kitty of 15+ years. I talked about it a lot, cryed a lot, prayed and prayed about her. Then I began to feel some relief from the excuiat...	Toni Baloney	6	759	Jan 27, 2006 by trudi
	uh oh (Preview) See? now... all of a sudden it hit me. I want to get drunk. I mean really schockered. I want the oblivion that comes from drinking enough to escape the present moment. I have H.A.L.T. I thought I was dealing with this hard day okay.... but... it is a...	amanda2u2	12	718	Jan 24, 2006 by amanda2u2
	God is doing for me what I can't do for myself (Preview) And here's the proof, folks! I have been on thin ice w/my job for a while now, before I got sober I called in a LOT, so every call in over my 40 hour sick leave time is an occurance that goes on my record and it affects raises, bonuses, promotions etc. Well, the danger zone for these is 4 in a 12 month peri...	Doll	3	1381	Jan 23, 2006 by GammyRose
	Step Two...from The AA 12 and 12 (Preview) Step Two "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." The moment they read Step Two, most A.A. newcomers are confronted with a dilemma, sometimes a serious one. How often have we heard them cry out, "Look what you people have done to us! You have convince...	Phil	0	872	Jan 23, 2006 by Phil
	alcoholic mothers (Preview) It would be nice to talk to other mothers who have had young children while they were drinking and the guilt that is associated with this.	trudi	5	1001	Jan 23, 2006 by Michelle
	hey phil (Preview) Whats the deal on server change? Is it done?	Rick	4	565	Jan 23, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Daily Reflection Jan 23 (Preview) HAVING FUN YET? . . . we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor do we carry the world's troubles on our shoulders. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 13...	Doll	2	1012	Jan 23, 2006 by rosie light shines
	experience needed (Preview) I hope this post will not offend anyone, if it does, please forgive me in advance. But, as alcoholics no one should be shocked I'm 10 months sober, have what I call good recovery, a good sponsor, work the steps, have done mu 5th all ready. I was in a 3 yr relatioship wit...	friendofbillw	10	909	Jan 23, 2006 by friendofbillw
	Resentments (Preview) The human heart in its perversity finds it hard to escape hatred and revenge. --Moses Luzzatto This program promises many rewards for those who follow it, but it does not promise to be easy. We search our conscience for resentments and face them. No man can progress in his recovery while ho...	Doll	2	653	Jan 23, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Quote (Preview) The late, great Chicago writer Mike Royko wrote after his wife died: "Do her and me a favor. If there is someone you love but haven't said so in a while, say it now. Always, always, say it now."	Doll	2	397	Jan 23, 2006 by Doll
	Today's Gift (Preview) We merely need to follow our conscience. Where are we going? What's the plan for our life? Most of us didn't intend to end up as we have, but here we are! And a significant number of us might not be alive if it weren't for this program. We may have thought we knew where we were headed in our youth, but few of u...	Doll	0	531	Jan 22, 2006 by Doll
	Need avice please (Preview) Hi, I'm new here, and I hope someone can give me some practical advice. How can I explain to my husband that his attitude really brings me down? He's very depressing to be around. He complains all the time about something or other, seems to hate the world, his life, and everyone ar...	Michelle	13	560	Jan 24, 2006 by trudi
	Daily Reflection Jan 22 (Preview) "LET'S KEEP IT SIMPLE" A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. . . The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, "Remember, Bill, let's not louse this thing up. Let's keep it simple!" I turned away, unable to say a word. That was the last time I ever saw him. ALCOHOLICS ANON...	Doll	1	458	Jan 22, 2006 by Phil
	how it works-----(partial) & prayers (Preview) Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunate...	jersey	0	443	Jan 22, 2006 by jersey
	the promises (Preview) If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down th...	jersey	1	475	Jan 22, 2006 by jeannie
	Sunday (Preview) Appreciating Our Past It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relat...	Phil	3	520	Jan 22, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	Quick update on my recovery (Preview) Hi friends, Just a quick update on my situation; in this case it was: no news is good news. Today is my 37th day of sobriety and (still) feeling better every day. I did have some hard times from now and then but still managed to stay sober. I have had some wonderful days: started working full time a...	franklin	10	570	Jan 23, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	where's cheri? (Preview) *hey, cheri,,, are you there? I miss you.* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	2	418	Jan 22, 2006 by Doll
	how I got real..passage from the BB (Preview) Our actor is self-centered, ego-centric, as people like to call it nowadays. He is like the retired business man who lolls in the Florida sunshine in the winter complaining of the sad state of the nation; the minister who sighs over the sins of the twentieth century; politicians and reformers who are...	jersey	3	702	Jan 22, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Emotional Pain (Preview) Dealing with Emotional Pain Robert Elias Najemy (Hurt - Bitterness - Injustice - Abused Pain) We feel emotional pain when we do not get what we want, need, or expect. We might feel hurt, rejection, bitterness, abuse, injustice or simply emotional pain. In such cases, we have not received t...	Phil	1	465	Jan 21, 2006 by Phil
	Is it Just my Impression??? (Preview) Hi every one, It feels like this Forum has gone dormant, or not very active in the last few days, ?? I have noticed that on the week- ends,- it does get quiet around here, but it is only Saturday morning. Any Comments would be appreciated, From, sort of a...	Toni Baloney	5	503	Jan 21, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	Good Saturday Morning! (Preview) Hi to all, on this Blessed Saturday MorningA. A.	Toni Baloney	1	646	Jan 21, 2006 by Chrisb
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