Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

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...

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...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

    &nb...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

    Liquorland is not just a store it’s a state of mind. A lan...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Rick · Rick

Whats the deal on server change? Is it done?

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."

Hanuman · Hanuman

Heard an interesting thing at a meeting the other night. A guy with 28 years of sobriety decided to start drinking again. I always perk up and listen well when I hear of a relapse. When asked what happened it seems I usually hear things like : I stopped going to meetings, I stopped working the...

Phil · Phil

Theres the saying..and weve all heard it, before.."AA is for those who want it..not for those that need it." Keep an open mind..with what Im about to share here... This board started with 3 of us..about 5 years ago...and look at it today...unbeleivable..There is a God..no doubt about that one.....

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...

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...

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...

wagon · wagon

got my one year chip and what a trip, my home group very small 10 to 15 people. the comments at the meeting toward me i could not beleive,these are such great people in my life.the drive home i dont even remember,i was on such a great high,heart still races when i think about it all. this is such a great progr...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

John · John

Hello Everyone, This is simply a notice that all Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums chat rooms will be moved to a new dedicated server, that is solely for the use of Miracles In Progress. This change will be fully initiated on Sunday, January 22nd, 2006. It is our greatest hop...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

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

Rick · Rick

We are Only Human . . . paying attention to our growth Trusting our partner has a lot to do with trusting ourselves. When we feel confused, unsure, or in conflict about our own direction. We may shift our attention outside ourselves. Even when we feel unsure about our self-worth, our ne...

jeannie · jeannie

O. K. Here's some of my background: Born and raised in small town - dad was killed in car crash when I was ten - mom had to raise six of us alone - tried suicide at a young age - was married for seven years - separated for two then divorced - been divorced since 94 - tried to raise two kids on my own - h...

Doll · Doll

SERVING MY BROTHER The member talks to the newcomer not in a spirit of power but in a spirit of humility and weakness. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE p. 279 As the days pass in A.A., I ask God to guide my thoughts and the words that I speak. In this labor of continuous participation in the Fellowship, I h...

Chrisb · Chrisb

      &nbs...

Phil · Phil

Be Free Of Guilt And Resentment You can be free of guilt and resentment. Guilt and resentment are states of mind that destroy love and create suffering. They seem to be caused by what happened but they're not. They are caused by how you relate to what happened. Fortunately, since you created the...

Doll · Doll

"WE PAUSE . . . AND ASK" As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.87 Today I humbly ask my Higher Power for the grace to find the space between my impulse and my action; to let flow a cooling breeze when I would respond with...

Phil · Phil

Got this long distance thing for all of North America.. Shoot me your phone number..in private messaging..or email...and wele hook up from time to time... Would be great chatting with you.. Im still trying to understand the U.S language ehh? But Im sure wele get through it somehow..ya...

recovering jb · recovering jb

Well, I'm typing away, taking notes for a reasearch paper... I gaze down at the keyboard and notice a big white crystalline hunk under the Page Down Key... I took it out with some tweezers and threw it in the toilet and it indeed began to melt... Just had to share that- Here's to being clean and sobe...

Cafe6 · Cafe6

Hi, I'm just looking to see what a recovering A has to say about what my A is going through right now. He is going through outpatient treatment far away from myself and our kids, so we haven't seen him for awhile since he relapsed so bad that he had wanted to die. He is and was so scared fr...

jersey · jersey

People come into your life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime. When you know which one it is for a person, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through difficulty, to pro...

Phil · Phil

Unconditionally Me by Jim Messina I am who I am You cannot change me so please do not try So let up with the criticisms, put downs and attempts to make me fit your "box" for me Face it, it is easier for you just to accept me as I am than to work at making me who you want me to be Of course you do not...

Doll · Doll

I love this message board and all of you here. I've become comfortable with asking for help, with trying to share my ES&H and with sharing what goes on in my life. The key word is "comfortable". I look at this board as more than just an extension of my f2f AA. I view all of you here as my FRIE...

Rick · Rick

A STEP 3 PARABLE A drunk is staggering along the street and he meets God. "God, I can't do this anymore," he says. "Please, please, will you give me sobriety?" God says, "Sobriety isn't free, how much money have you got?" The drunk reaches into his pocket. "Fifty bucks." "I'...

Phil · Phil

A.A. Thought for the Day On the foundation of sobriety, we can build a life of honesty, unselfishness, faith in God, and love of our fellow human beings. We'll never fully reach these goals, but the adventure of building that kind of a life is so much better than the merry-go-round of our o...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I've collected a few links relating to recovery 12 Step programs. Some of them are AA, and some are ACA.. I have them on my favorites so I can get back to them quickly when I need a reference... I'll share the AA ones here: Sober Transitions: http://members.aol.com...

franklin · franklin

This is the best quote I got from my private messages! (about following the 12 steps etc.) as it was a `private' message, I'll not disclose the sender, but I think you know who it was <grin> anyways, for everyone here just reading the forum just like before BEFORE quiting: It...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

January 18 The Simple Inventory " Continuing to take a personal inventory means that we form a habit of looking at ourselves, our actions, our attitudes, and our relationships on a regular basis." Basic Text, p. 41The daily inventory is a tool we can use to simplify our lives. The most complica...

jeannie · jeannie

The lonely little girl, That lives inside of me. Please listen carefully to her, she'll show you she's insecure.. Please try to be a friend to her, and maybe you will see That if you look deep enough, you'll find the real me.

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	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	569	Jan 24, 2006 by amanda2u2
	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
	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	561	Jan 24, 2006 by Phil
	Thank you all!!Bunches (Preview)     &nb...	Toni Baloney	1	610	Jan 24, 2006 by Michelle
	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
	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	716	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
	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
	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	1000	Jan 23, 2006 by Michelle
	Shocking advertising in NZ (Preview)     Liquorland is not just a store it’s a state of mind. A lan...	Cabbageheadchris	4	537	Jan 23, 2006 by Hanuman
	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	901	Jan 23, 2006 by friendofbillw
	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	566	Jan 23, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	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	869	Jan 23, 2006 by Phil
	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	650	Jan 23, 2006 by rosie light shines
	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
	hey phil (Preview) Whats the deal on server change? Is it done?	Rick	4	565	Jan 23, 2006 by amanda2u2
	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
	One day at a time (Preview) Heard an interesting thing at a meeting the other night. A guy with 28 years of sobriety decided to start drinking again. I always perk up and listen well when I hear of a relapse. When asked what happened it seems I usually hear things like : I stopped going to meetings, I stopped working the...	Hanuman	6	716	Jan 23, 2006 by trudi
	Sharing (Preview) Theres the saying..and weve all heard it, before.."AA is for those who want it..not for those that need it." Keep an open mind..with what Im about to share here... This board started with 3 of us..about 5 years ago...and look at it today...unbeleivable..There is a God..no doubt about that one.....	Phil	5	473	Jan 22, 2006 by ZuZu
	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
	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	457	Jan 22, 2006 by Phil
	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	515	Jan 22, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	getting my chip (Preview) got my one year chip and what a trip, my home group very small 10 to 15 people. the comments at the meeting toward me i could not beleive,these are such great people in my life.the drive home i dont even remember,i was on such a great high,heart still races when i think about it all. this is such a great progr...	wagon	8	520	Jan 22, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	where's cheri? (Preview) *hey, cheri,,, are you there? I miss you.* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	2	416	Jan 22, 2006 by Doll
	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	439	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	472	Jan 22, 2006 by jeannie
	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	698	Jan 22, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	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
	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
	Chat Rooms and Server Upgraded! (Please Read) (Preview) Hello Everyone, This is simply a notice that all Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums chat rooms will be moved to a new dedicated server, that is solely for the use of Miracles In Progress. This change will be fully initiated on Sunday, January 22nd, 2006. It is our greatest hop...	John	1	523	Jan 21, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Good Saturday Morning! (Preview) Hi to all, on this Blessed Saturday MorningA. A.	Toni Baloney	1	643	Jan 21, 2006 by Chrisb
	We are Only Human (Preview) *We are Only Human* *. . . paying attention to our growth* Trusting our partner has a lot to do with trusting ourselves. When we feel confused, unsure, or in conflict about our own direction. We may shift our attention outside ourselves. Even when we feel unsure about our self-worth, our ne...	Rick	1	473	Jan 21, 2006 by Rick
	A BIT ABOUT ME (Preview) *O. K. Here's some of my background:* Born and raised in small town - dad was killed in car crash when I was ten - mom had to raise six of us alone - tried suicide at a young age - was married for seven years - separated for two then divorced - been divorced since 94 - tried to raise two kids on my own - h...	jeannie	11	569	Jan 21, 2006 by jeannie
	Daily Reflection Jan 21 (Preview) SERVING MY BROTHER The member talks to the newcomer not in a spirit of power but in a spirit of humility and weakness. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE p. 279 As the days pass in A.A., I ask God to guide my thoughts and the words that I speak. In this labor of continuous participation in the Fellowship, I h...	Doll	0	389	Jan 20, 2006 by Doll
	It's ALIVE!!!! (Preview)       &nbs...	Chrisb	9	625	Jan 20, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Guilt and Resentment (Preview) Be Free Of Guilt And Resentment You can be free of guilt and resentment. Guilt and resentment are states of mind that destroy love and create suffering. They seem to be caused by what happened but they're not. They are caused by how you relate to what happened. Fortunately, since you created the...	Phil	4	501	Jan 20, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Daily Reflection Jan 20 (Preview) "WE PAUSE . . . AND ASK" As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.87 Today I humbly ask my Higher Power for the grace to find the space between my impulse and my action; to let flow a cooling breeze when I would respond with...	Doll	2	459	Jan 20, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Hey Chris Bud? (Preview) Got this long distance thing for all of North America.. Shoot me your phone number..in private messaging..or email...and wele hook up from time to time... Would be great chatting with you.. Im still trying to understand the U.S language ehh? But Im sure wele get through it somehow..ya...	Phil	0	450	Jan 20, 2006 by Phil
	time to get a new keyboard... (Preview) Well, I'm typing away, taking notes for a reasearch paper... I gaze down at the keyboard and notice a big white crystalline hunk under the Page Down Key... I took it out with some tweezers and threw it in the toilet and it indeed began to melt... Just had to share that- Here's to being clean and sobe...	recovering jb	2	444	Jan 20, 2006 by Phil
	Insight from a Recovering A Plz? (Preview) Hi, I'm just looking to see what a recovering A has to say about what my A is going through right now. He is going through outpatient treatment far away from myself and our kids, so we haven't seen him for awhile since he relapsed so bad that he had wanted to die. He is and was so scared fr...	Cafe6	11	802	Jan 20, 2006 by amanda2u2
	a reason a season or a lifetime (Preview) People come into your life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime. When you know which one it is for a person, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through difficulty, to pro...	jersey	1	421	Jan 19, 2006 by Doll
	Kinda Makes It All Easier..Doesnt It? (Preview) *Unconditionally Me* by Jim Messina I am who I am You cannot change me so please do not try So let up with the criticisms, put downs and attempts to make me fit your "box" for me Face it, it is easier for you just to accept me as I am than to work at making me who you want me to be Of course you do not...	Phil	4	518	Jan 19, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Rule 62 & my 2 Brain Cells (Preview) I love this message board and all of you here. I've become comfortable with asking for help, with trying to share my ES&H and with sharing what goes on in my life. The key word is "comfortable". I look at this board as more than just an extension of my f2f AA. I view all of you here as my FRIE...	Doll	2	469	Jan 19, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Third step parable (Preview) A STEP 3 PARABLE A drunk is staggering along the street and he meets God. "God, I can't do this anymore," he says. "Please, please, will you give me sobriety?" God says, "Sobriety isn't free, how much money have you got?" The drunk reaches into his pocket. "Fifty bucks." "I'...	Rick	3	6885	Jan 19, 2006 by Rick
	Thursday (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day On the foundation of sobriety, we can build a life of honesty, unselfishness, faith in God, and love of our fellow human beings. We'll never fully reach these goals, but the adventure of building that kind of a life is so much better than the merry-go-round of our o...	Phil	0	471	Jan 19, 2006 by Phil
	links (Preview) I've collected a few links relating to recovery 12 Step programs. Some of them are AA, and some are ACA.. I have them on my favorites so I can get back to them quickly when I need a reference... I'll share the AA ones here: *Sober Transitions: http://members.aol.com...*	amanda2u2	2	483	Jan 19, 2006 by ZuZu
	It ain't easy, but it's simple. (Preview) This is the best quote I got from my private messages! (about following the 12 steps etc.) as it was a `private' message, I'll not disclose the sender, but I think you know who it was <grin> anyways, for everyone here just reading the forum just like before BEFORE quiting: It...	franklin	5	598	Jan 19, 2006 by Doll
	a "quicky" step 4..this is cool and it WORKS (Preview) January 18 The Simple Inventory " Continuing to take a personal inventory means that we form a habit of looking at ourselves, our actions, our attitudes, and our relationships on a regular basis." Basic Text, p. 41The daily inventory is a tool we can use to simplify our lives. The most complica...	rosie light shines	2	766	Jan 18, 2006 by Chrisb
	POEM (Preview) *The lonely little girl,* *That lives inside of me.* *Please listen carefully to her,* *she'll show you she's insecure..* *Please try to be a friend to her,* *and maybe you will see* *That if you look deep enough,* *you'll find the real me.*	jeannie	2	455	Jan 18, 2006 by rosie light shines
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