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Hi Guys
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Ive been away from the board for a while. Its great to see all the newcommers and oldtimers here.
At present, things dont look that great in my life, and its called the big word "Expectations"
Its very easy to get away from the network of the fellowship of AA in our lives, when everythings going good....
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Saying Sorry
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I was just sent this and (being Piscean...lol) I thought it quite interesting...
In my first year of sobriety I took a course in astrology. I had long been interested in the zodiac and it helped me understand that its normal for each of us all to handle things differently, and that commo...
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Feeling Better! :)
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Through meetings, my sponsor, this board and my friends in the program; I am starting to feel somewhat normal again!!!
My psycho behavior is subsiding and I'm feeling like my old self again. Things with my man are going much better; we both seem happier wi...
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" Giving Up Center Stage"
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July 12 For without some degree of humility, no alcoholic can stay sober at all ... Without it, they cannot live to much useful purpose,or, in adversity be able to summon the faith that can meet any emergency. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p.70
Why do I balk at...
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Women's Groups
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I would welcome any comments on starting a women's group.
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CELEBRATION!!!
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Hey all, I haven't posted here in quite a while. I have had lots of "life" issues that I have been dealing with in the last few months. Its been hard, but I have been able to maintain my sobriety and my clean time. This past Saturday (july 9), was my AA/NA birthday, 4 YEARS!!!
I actually went...
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jeez Louise!!!
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i typed out a reply for my last post...:(...but don't see it there...so I'll try this,....
well thats strange...i see a reply from Kim H on the main page but not here.....
So I finally talked to him.....he's choosing to keep seeing me!!!!!!!!!
well they say expectations lead to disappointment...
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" A Turning Point"
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July 11 A great turning point in our lives came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted, rather than something we must have. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p. 75
Either the A.A. way of life becomes one of joy or I return to the darkness an...
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" Toward Peace And Serenity"
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July 10 ... when we have taken a square look at some of these defects, have discussed them with another, and have become willing to have them removed, our thinking about humility commences to have a wider meaning. Twelve Steps and Twelve Tradtitions p.74
When sit...
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Confession of a crazy woman
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Hey guys, I have got to tell someone besides God(although He was right there, saw and heard the whole thing) what I did last night. He and I did have several conversations about this last night and this morning.
I had been asking my husband for 2 months if he would take the weedtrimmer to my Mom's and wac...
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Sponsorship
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Good morning everyone,
Went to a meeting last night and left with great feelings about the world. Funny how one little thing can change my whole aspect on life. What was great was that one kid from the treatment center spoke up and made us older,but not necessarily wiser, folks sit up and think about t...
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hello....
Gammy you said to come post when i'm down...not just up. Well here I am...My heart is breaking tonight.
A risk I took and knew I was taking when i did it. My boyfriend told me tonight that he doesn't know if he's over his last girlfriend...says he plans on making a decision tonight..i haven...
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Honesty
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A Goatherder had sought to bring back a stray goat to his flock. He yelled and sounded his horn in vain; the straggler paid no attention to the summons.
At last the Goatherder threw his horn at the goat, and broke it.
He begged the Goat not to tell his Dad that he had broken the horn...
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my first lesson in Humility
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I am only 8 days into sobriety, and I use, and have all along, the word "only" because it in itself is humbling to me. And I didn't realize that until today.... The most humbling experience I've had, thus far, is saying the words, "I'm op, and I'm an alcoholic". "I AM AN ALCOHOLIC." He...
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" I Am An Instrument"
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July 9 Humbly ask Him to remove our shortcomings. Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions p.70
The subject of humility is a difficult one. Humility is not thinking less of myself than I ought to; it is acknowledging that I do certain things well, it is accepting a compliment graciou...
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family
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good morning!i been doing good just checking in i know how worried gammy gets ha ha. im going golfing with my brother today and looking forward to it. i have 4 brothers and 4 sister they are slowly excecping me back. after i made a ass out of myself in front of them and there kids it feels great getting a seco...
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love and tolerance of others??
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hello my friends, hugs to you. Just a few things on my mind today...I've been on quite the emotional rollercoaster this week. My ex is driving me mad...well I guess i'm letting him...giving my power away... I've been praying for him for a while now. Page 552 in the BB...I'm trying so hard not to hate...
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" An Ever-Growing Freedom"
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July 8 The Seventh Step is where we make the change in our attitude which permits us, with humility as our guide, to move out from ourselves toward others and toward God. Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions p. 76
When I finally asked God to remove those things blocki...
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My Sobriety is threatened
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Well, it's day 8 for me. And so far so good, until this morning! I usually talk to my mom twice a week (for over 15 yrs), she lives in another state, but have avoided her since I've been in the AA program because a phone call to or from her ALWAYS goes like this; If she calls me, I don't even sit down after answer...
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My prayers are with you
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For any members of the board who reside in London or have family nearby...
My prayers go out tonight that you and yours are safe today.
Love,cheri
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Return of the Psycho Bitch!
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I am having the hardest time controlling my emotions right now, especially with my boyfriend! I know it's because I'm fresh off a relapse and things are still kind of crazy, but I HATE acting like this!!
I completely lose it on him and turn into a total psycho bitch - throwing temp...
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"... And Letting Go Of It"
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July 7 ...primarily fear that we would lose something we already possessed or would fail to get something we demanded. Living upon a basis of unsatisfied demands, we were in a state of continual disturbance and frustration. Therefore, no peace was to be had unless we could find a...
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Panic Attacks
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Hi all, I had panic attacks caused by alcohol for 2 years before I found out what they were. It feels horrible and I thought I was dying. Just thought that this info may be useful.
Hope everyone is well and sober.
Best wishes.
Chris.
Panic Disorder is a serious condit...
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Nails in the Fence
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There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of...
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New guy here
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Hi guys, my name is Kevin and I'm an alcoholic. I came across this site via Google search.
I have now been sober for six weeks- could have been 3 months but I relapsed. It's in the past and I have forgiven myself.
My drinking started at an early age. I was 12 years old when I first became intoxicated. The...
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My Story - First time ever told
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This is my first time posting to this site but after reading some of the topics/stories - here goes:
My story goes like this - I grew up in an alcoholic family. My dad was both a gambler and a serious drinker, which he still is today, while my mom was the one to hold the family together. I have...
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Day SIX & still sober
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Well, I'm still here...... It's day #6 without a drink. Longest I've ever gone in 25 yrs. I have hit every meeting I could in the last 3 days and am off to one in a few minutes....... I've met some awesome folks in AA and I've met some real A-holes too!! LOL. But we ALL share the same problem and that's all that...
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heartache
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Heartache is a part of the living experience. It touches us all and can be felt on many levels - from a tragic loss to a private personal passage. Each time we feel the ache, we are being challenged to grow, to learn, and to better love ourselves and others. Faith, foregiveness, acceptance, and the coura...
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Worried About Myself
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I've joined here because I'm worried about my drinking.
Maybe it's denial, but I really don't think I'm an alcoholic. I just have been partying a lot and I'm worried about it developing into alcoholism.
I've been finding comfort in drinking. I actually work at a bar, and I don't drink on the...
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"Identifying Fear..."
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July 6 The cheif activator of our defects has been self-centered fear... Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions p.76
When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This "evil and corroding thread" is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others' opinio...
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" A New Direction "
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July 5 Our human resources as marshalled by the will, were not sufficient; they failed utterly... Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all our activities. Alcoholics Anonymous p.45, 85
I hear talk of the "weak-willed" alcoholic, but...
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"A Natural Faith"
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July 4 ... deep down in every man, woman ,and child, is the fundamental idea of God. It may be obscured by calamity, by pomp, by worship of other things, but in some form or other it is there. For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstations of that power in hu...
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Newcomer
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Hello all,
I am new to the board. I have a week and a half sober, but I'm not new to AA. (I had a year and a half and then relapsed for 7-8 months.) I came across this board and I sometimes get bored at work during the day, so I figured this would be a healthy way to&nbs...
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What a busy world we live in...
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Far out. You wander off for 5 minutes....(oh ok, a coupla days)...and the whole world changes completely.
Hello folks. The board looks heaps busy.
Great to see OldPro here, sharing and flying the flag of success. Have enjoyed reading back over your triumphs and am impressed by your willingness...
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Questions, questions, questions
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Didn't sleep too much last night, my mind raced. Everything from childhood to last night's meeting........ these are some of the questions that came to mind, and please forgive me if anyone thinks their stupid or ignorant!
Can I drink O'douls or a non-alcholic beer? They have a small percen...
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Here's MY story.....
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Yesterday morning I woke up late for work again. So, I called in, again. Now I'm not sure if I even have any sick days left. You see I'm sure I've used them all up, I've had to by now, but I always have a story to explain it away or I'll take my write up and make it to work long enough for it to come off my record. Now...
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I DID IT
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I made that first meeting. It was something. And you all were right, I feel great right now! I was welcomed with open arms and have never felt so loved from people who don't even know me. It was amazing. I got a white chip! And my plan is 90 meetings in 90 days! There are many thru-out the day so that wil...
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Oh God! I'm so scared
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I have an hour before I have to leave for my very first meeting. And I'm terrified. My mind keeps saying " This really means I can't drink ever again. This really means I AM an alcoholic. Where will I go now, who will be my friends, what will I do with my free time, cuz doing anything always invo...
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AA Meeting Questions - I'm soooo confused
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Why is it so difficult to get a straight answer from someone? I have planned to attend my first meeting in a few hours, and going online to find when and where is soooo confusing. They say things like Open, closed, speaker, etc. (I get the ns, women, etc part, just not the rest). Then I...
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I NEED HELP!!!!
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My name is ed scott. I have a son who is in the hospital for a brain anurism. His name is Tim S. He has two years sober and really needs a lot of prayer, so if you could please say some prayers. Thank you
Ed Scott
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There's beer in my fridge.....
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But I know it's OK, TODAY. My last beer was about 11:30 pm Friday night and I had sooo many I'm still recouperating from that. So, the beer will stay in the fridge un-opended atleast for a few more days. But, soon enough, the hangover will be gone and so will the feelings of guil...
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Goodmorning world!
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Well, I've had a cup of coffee and 2 cups of tea this morning and have just got caught up posting the Daily Reflections for the past 3 days. My hands have really been hurting, I have carpral tunnel in both, and a few other problems. Sorry I get behind, will try to do better.
The path my Higher Power has me on...
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"Experience The Best Teacher"
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July 3 Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. Alcoholics Anonymous p. 87
Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only te...
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"The Heart of True Sobriety"
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July 2 We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirtuality of the program. Willingness, honesty,and open-mindedness are the essentials of recovery. But these are indispensable. Alcoholics Anonymous p.570
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"The Best For Today"
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July 1 The principles we have set down are guides to progress. Alcoholics Anonymous p.60
Just as a sculptor will use different tools to achieve desired effects in creating a work of art, in Alcoholics Anonymous the Twelve Steps are used to bring about results in my own life. I do...
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forth of july
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well here comes another july 4th . but this year it going to be different i cannot remember the last 4th that i wasnt sh faced by 4 oclock. maybe this year i can go to the fireworks with my family and remember it. man did i waste alot of years . now sober i owe much to all here for helping me stay tha...
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Today is the first (sober) day of the rest of my life
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today is the first day of the rest of my life (I hope) that i will no longer drink. been doing it pretty regular since i was 14, 39 now! newly divorced, about a year, used to drink at home, alone, but discovered bars recently. well, after about 3 months now of going pretty regular and "h...
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Thank god every day
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I am so grateful to God for the life I have. I am the luckiest person alive. When I think of all of the horrible things that could have been much worse and I know that God kept me safe.
I am also knowledgeable that without God I cannot have this existence. My faith is stronger than ever. I am getting...
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forced retirement
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Well everyone the day has come when my husband was forced to retire he will be 67
in September and the job he had was so stressful I know it is a blessing in disquise.
And I have to trust Higher Power that he will look after us. Our plans was for him
to work another year but as tired as he was gettin...
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1st step
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Though I've been sober for a number of years, I am most certainly new around here. I've left a few post's and have done a lot of reading. And I've enjoyed it all. MANY trips down memory lane. Whether here or at an AA meeting, I am thankful for newcomers. The one's who have...
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