Alcoholics Anonymous

ellen · ellen

life has it's ups and downs and life can be difficult. pain is a part of life; misery is optional to have things happen in your life and to not resolve these issues can tear apart your whole world. they can make or break you. to have faith in a higher power. to surrender, give up the fight, and a...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Well, I'm on my 2nd cup of tea, and just trying to get my mind in gear this morning. It's been a very long week-end.I had two jobs this week of house,yard ,and cat sitting. At one of the houses the roof was being replaced, very noisy, and the cat's were not happy at all, scared to go in or out, just not go...

Phil · Phil

Guilt is a feeling of being responsible for negative circumstances that have befallen yourself or others.

wantneeda · wantneeda

Life comes with problems "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -- real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that...

Loris Husband · Loris Husband

Hello All, I'm used to the conventional meetings where I introduce myself as an alocoholic/drug addict. It's been 7+ years since I attended AA meetings regularly. Its been two days since my last drink. I joined a chapter in Buffalo after travelling through the midwest and f...

Phil · Phil

Back To Basics YESTERDAY.... TODAY and TOMORROW There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is YESTERDAY with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, it...

gg · gg

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=42727&subForumID=94433&action=viewTopic&commentID=3561852&topicPage=

OldPro · OldPro

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being > Able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because > You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. > > You have done so much for me and Y...

GammyRose · GammyRose

July 15 For thousands of years we have been demanding more than our share of security, prestige and romance. When we seemed to be suceeding, we drank to dream still greater dreams. When we were frustrated, even in part, we drank for oblivion. Never was there enough of what w...

Phil · Phil

Have been sorting and going through some stuff today, and just wanted to share something I found with you. Love is what makes life great... A careless word may kindle strife. The cruel word usually wrecks a life. Timely words help level stress, but its loving words that heal and bless. The happi...

GA_Peach · GA_Peach

I had a pretty bad drinking dream last night that was SO real!! Some of my friends went to a show last night they wanted me to go to. For several reasons, I didn't. But in the dream I went and I relapsed. It was my friend Kate's birthday and I remember I took her to the bar and bought...

Nic · Nic

Allo folks - Have come over to use my mates comp, as during a moment of enthusiastic inspiration yesterday morning, I managed to fill my keyboard with coffee and will no be "non communique" until I can get over to a town and replace it. I can still see the board but am unable to contribute. Yes - ya'll g...

New lonley member · ajohnson27659

I decided to join this message board because I need some insight. I've been an alcoholic for the past 3 years. I am only 19 years old. I moved away from all the so called bad influences in life for a year only to find myself back where I started (in the same town) Ive done good. I occuasionaly go out now for dri...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is July 17, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! NEGATIVITY "My life has been nothing but a failure." --Claude Monet I can identify with Claude Monet because for years I considered myself a complete failure. For years I wallowed on my pity-pot until it became too painful. Whateve...

OldPro · OldPro

Well, it's day 15 of sobriety. And I feel awesome!! Had a decent day at work, made an afternoon meeting, and think I got myself a sponsor (we're having lunch next week). BUT, there's one thing that's bothering me, my boyfriend! I mentioned him in one of my first posts, and got some sound advice fro...

OldPro · OldPro

It's awesome you know you're an alcoholic at such an early age. I can't stress enough that if you want to stay sober AA is the ONLY way to do it. You won't be lonely anymore, either, I promise. AA is a wonderful fellowship. I am on day 16 of sobriety after drinking for 25 yrs and I too was scared to stop due to lo...

wantneeda · wantneeda

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY....I have known peace. The peace that comes in front of a fireplace on a cozy winter's night; the peace of the mountains. But when I would leave the mountains, the peace would leave me. When the fire went out or the phone rang, the peace would be gone. Peace came rarely a...

wagon · wagon

today is my birthday 6 months sober. one day at a time. so nice haveing self respect again.THANKS ALL FOR SAVING MY LIFE. GOD BLESS WAGON

GammyRose · GammyRose

July 14 Where humility had formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie, it now begins to mean the nourshing ingredient which can give us serenity. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p.204 How often do I focus om my problems and frustrations? When I am having a "good...

Phil · Phil

Have been doing some inventory today, on anger--stuff that lies just beneath the surface, and sits there just waiting to be unleashed--trying to identify it, in the different peices that there are there. Never knew there was much there, but Im starting to find out the hard way, that there is. In A lo...

2misty · 2misty

Hi! I am looking for meeting schedules for my area. I have a limited listing but was hoping for additional meeting times / dates for the Carbon County area. Any help? Thanks!

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is July 16, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! DESIRE "One must not lose desires. They are mighty stimulating to creativeness, to love, and to long life." --Alexander A. Bogomoletz Today I desire to live. I have discovered value in my life. I have experienced personal self-est...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Just peeking in to say hello to you all. I hope and pray that everyone is making good progress in recovery. Forard ,,, Hoooo! love in recovery, amanda

Phil · Phil

Thanks for being here last night.It was a rough night. Ive been doing nothing for the last few days, but beating myself up, over a few things, and its been nothing but negative. Then its the old ways of trying to fix things, when its not in my control. All I can really do is pray about the situati...

GammyRose · GammyRose

July 13 As long as we placed self-reliance first, a genuine reliance upon a Higher Power was out of the question. That basic ingredient of all humility, a desire to seek and do God's will is missing. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditinons p.72 When I first came to A.A., I want...

Phil · Phil

Not usually lost for words. I used to use this board a lot to vent feelings, and concerns--learning how to be a better person, husband, and a better human being, than I used to be. There were times when this board actually saved my life as I went through depressions, medical stuff, and marriage stuff....

cheri · cheri

Hi everyone, Am leaving on monday to go to the sundance...will be gone for a week. If anyone wants special prayers offered up you can post here or send me a private message...you all will be in my thoughts and prayers while I'm gone. Love, cheri

Karen R · Karen R

I would welcome any comments on starting a women's group. Karen R

Phil · Phil

Flattery is so necessary to all of us that we flatter one another just to be flattered in return. --Marjorie Bowen We are all deserving of unconditional love and acceptance. And all the people in our lives, past and present, deserve our unconditional love and acceptance, too. However, it's doub...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is July 15, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! MUSIC "I know that the twelve notes in each octave and the varieties of rhythm offer me opportunities that all of human genius will never exhaust." --Igor Stravinsky There is so much to gained in life. Just when you think you have exha...

OldPro · OldPro

It's been 14 days since my last drink, and so far, it hasn't been hard. It's been the BEST 14 days in the last 25 yrs of my life! Am I missing something? Could this be the calm before a storm? Am I too arrogant or cocky about it all? I've always been a spiritual person. I happen to believe in the God tha...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Readers of the "Big Book" (third edition) may be surprised when they come upon pages 83 through 84 where twelve promises of joyous living are listed. A rewarding revelation lies in these promises: Sobriety alone is never enough to guarantee the spiritual progress that leads to serenity. No mention...

Nic · Nic

I have just had the most intriguing day. Decided to fly the coop today and get out among people again. I had to go interview a lady today for some historical research I've had going on. I travelled in a bit frazzled, wanted to get her to check some facts I'd already prepared, but for the life of me I couldn...

Nic · Nic

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...

OldPro · OldPro

Chin up, sweet lady. The grass will grow back. As a Horticulturist, I say just keep watering it and you may want to try a bit of fertilizer........ keep me informed.....What a wonderful message you sent out, as I find my self being the crazy lady too..... "op"

GammyRose · GammyRose

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...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Thursday, July 14, 2005 Your influence Give, and you will have. Teach, and you will learn. Listen, and you will be understood. Live with kindness, and kindness will live with you. Respect, and you will be respected. Be truthful, and it will be nearly impossible for others to deceive you. Kee...

OldPro · OldPro

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...

Phil · Phil

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....

Phil · Phil

Thanks for the welcome everyone. I have no idea what tomorrow brings. I hafta leave it with a Higher Power, and see where it leads. Life kinda went off the expectant course--dont know if its temporary or permanent. Maybe hele fix whats broken--maybe He wont--all I can do right now is fully trust...

Nic · Nic

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll b...

wantneeda · wantneeda

I came back a day early, my friend had to work. My daughter was the biggest fisher though,,,she caught 8 fish!!!! I caught one.....but it was the only perch:) Was so nice to spend a night out at the cabin with my daughter, she 16 now and pretty much has a life of her own. We went for a walk last night, st...

wantneeda · wantneeda

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...

tox nedrub · tox nedrub

We have enough youth, how about a fountain of Smart? He who laughs last thinks slowest. Auntie Em, Hate you, hate Kansas, taking the dog... Dorothy. Time is what keeps everything from happening at once. I get enough exercise just pushing my luck. Where there's a will, I want to be in it. ...

GA_Peach · GA_Peach

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...

wantneeda · wantneeda

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...

Kim H · Kim H

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...

FraKctured · FraKctured

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...

cheri · cheri

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...

GammyRose · GammyRose

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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	life (Preview) life has it's ups and downs and life can be difficult. pain is a part of life; misery is optional to have things happen in your life and to not resolve these issues can tear apart your whole world. they can make or break you. to have faith in a higher power. to surrender, give up the fight, and a...	ellen	0	601	Jul 18, 2005 by ellen
	Goodmorning all... (Preview) Well, I'm on my 2nd cup of tea, and just trying to get my mind in gear this morning. It's been a very long week-end.I had two jobs this week of house,yard ,and cat sitting. At one of the houses the roof was being replaced, very noisy, and the cat's were not happy at all, scared to go in or out, just not go...	GammyRose	2	739	Jul 18, 2005 by OldPro
	Sharing (Preview) Guilt is a feeling of being responsible for negative circumstances that have befallen yourself or others.	Phil	5	756	Jul 18, 2005 by ellen
	life comes with problems (Preview) Life comes with problems "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -- real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that...	wantneeda	1	715	Jul 18, 2005 by wantneeda
	first time online (Preview) Hello All, I'm used to the conventional meetings where I introduce myself as an alocoholic/drug addict. It's been 7+ years since I attended AA meetings regularly. Its been two days since my last drink. I joined a chapter in Buffalo after travelling through the midwest and f...	Loris Husband	4	966	Jul 18, 2005 by wantneeda
	Yesterday Today and Tomorrow (Preview) Back To Basics YESTERDAY.... TODAY and TOMORROW There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is YESTERDAY with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, it...	Phil	1	701	Jul 18, 2005 by wantneeda
	roommates (Preview) http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=42727&subForumID=94433&action=viewTopic&commentID=3561852&topicPage=	gg	2	750	Jul 18, 2005 by GammyRose
	Dear Lord, I thank you for this day..... (Preview) Dear Lord, I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being > Able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because > You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. > > You have done so much for me and Y...	OldPro	1	842	Jul 17, 2005 by Phil
	" Pride " (Preview) July 15 For thousands of years we have been demanding more than our share of security, prestige and romance. When we seemed to be suceeding, we drank to dream still greater dreams. When we were frustrated, even in part, we drank for oblivion. Never was there enough of what w...	GammyRose	1	821	Jul 17, 2005 by Phil
	Sharing (Preview) Have been sorting and going through some stuff today, and just wanted to share something I found with you. Love is what makes life great... A careless word may kindle strife. The cruel word usually wrecks a life. Timely words help level stress, but its loving words that heal and bless. The happi...	Phil	2	545	Jul 17, 2005 by Nic
	Drinking Dream (Preview) I had a pretty bad drinking dream last night that was SO real!! Some of my friends went to a show last night they wanted me to go to. For several reasons, I didn't. But in the dream I went and I relapsed. It was my friend Kate's birthday and I remember I took her to the bar and bought...	GA_Peach	3	683	Jul 17, 2005 by jonibaloni
	Coffee flavoured Keyboard - Phil (Preview) Allo folks - Have come over to use my mates comp, as during a moment of enthusiastic inspiration yesterday morning, I managed to fill my keyboard with coffee and will no be "non communique" until I can get over to a town and replace it. I can still see the board but am unable to contribute. Yes - ya'll g...	Nic	2	483	Jul 17, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	New lonley member (Preview) I decided to join this message board because I need some insight. I've been an alcoholic for the past 3 years. I am only 19 years old. I moved away from all the so called bad influences in life for a year only to find myself back where I started (in the same town) Ive done good. I occuasionaly go out now for dri...	ajohnson27659	5	835	Jul 17, 2005 by wantneeda
	nagativity (Preview) Today is July 17, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! NEGATIVITY "My life has been nothing but a failure." --Claude Monet I can identify with Claude Monet because for years I considered myself a complete failure. For years I wallowed on my pity-pot until it became too painful. Whateve...	wantneeda	0	585	Jul 17, 2005 by wantneeda
	Newcomer Needs Insight FAST (Preview) Well, it's day 15 of sobriety. And I feel awesome!! Had a decent day at work, made an afternoon meeting, and think I got myself a sponsor (we're having lunch next week). BUT, there's one thing that's bothering me, my boyfriend! I mentioned him in one of my first posts, and got some sound advice fro...	OldPro	6	497	Jul 17, 2005 by GammyRose
	ajohnson27659 (Preview) It's awesome you know you're an alcoholic at such an early age. I can't stress enough that if you want to stay sober AA is the ONLY way to do it. You won't be lonely anymore, either, I promise. AA is a wonderful fellowship. I am on day 16 of sobriety after drinking for 25 yrs and I too was scared to stop due to lo...	OldPro	1	595	Jul 17, 2005 by cheri
	interpretation of the serenity prayer (Preview) GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY....I have known peace. The peace that comes in front of a fireplace on a cozy winter's night; the peace of the mountains. But when I would leave the mountains, the peace would leave me. When the fire went out or the phone rang, the peace would be gone. Peace came rarely a...	wantneeda	0	1294	Jul 17, 2005 by wantneeda
	milestone for me (Preview) today is my birthday 6 months sober. one day at a time. so nice haveing self respect again.THANKS ALL FOR SAVING MY LIFE. GOD BLESS WAGON	wagon	4	456	Jul 16, 2005 by OldPro
	" A Nourishing Ingredient" (Preview) July 14 Where humility had formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie, it now begins to mean the nourshing ingredient which can give us serenity. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p.204 How often do I focus om my problems and frustrations? When I am having a "good...	GammyRose	1	539	Jul 16, 2005 by Phil
	Underlying Anger (Preview) Have been doing some inventory today, on anger--stuff that lies just beneath the surface, and sits there just waiting to be unleashed--trying to identify it, in the different peices that there are there. Never knew there was much there, but Im starting to find out the hard way, that there is. In A lo...	Phil	0	492	Jul 16, 2005 by Phil
	meeting schedules (Preview) Hi! I am looking for meeting schedules for my area. I have a limited listing but was hoping for additional meeting times / dates for the Carbon County area. Any help? Thanks!	2misty	2	702	Jul 16, 2005 by GammyRose
	desire (Preview) Today is July 16, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! DESIRE "One must not lose desires. They are mighty stimulating to creativeness, to love, and to long life." --Alexander A. Bogomoletz Today I desire to live. I have discovered value in my life. I have experienced personal self-est...	wantneeda	0	525	Jul 16, 2005 by wantneeda
	hello, all (Preview) *Just peeking in to say hello to you all. I hope and pray that everyone is making good progress in recovery. Forard ,,, Hoooo!* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	3	498	Jul 16, 2005 by Phil
	Thanks Guys (Preview) Thanks for being here last night.It was a rough night. Ive been doing nothing for the last few days, but beating myself up, over a few things, and its been nothing but negative. Then its the old ways of trying to fix things, when its not in my control. All I can really do is pray about the situati...	Phil	0	394	Jul 16, 2005 by Phil
	" Humility Is A Gift" (Preview) July 13 As long as we placed self-reliance first, a genuine reliance upon a Higher Power was out of the question. That basic ingredient of all humility, a desire to seek and do God's will is missing. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditinons p.72 When I first came to A.A., I want...	GammyRose	0	634	Jul 16, 2005 by GammyRose
	Acceptance. (Preview) Not usually lost for words. I used to use this board a lot to vent feelings, and concerns--learning how to be a better person, husband, and a better human being, than I used to be. There were times when this board actually saved my life as I went through depressions, medical stuff, and marriage stuff....	Phil	2	469	Jul 16, 2005 by wantneeda
	Spiritual recharging (Preview) Hi everyone, Am leaving on monday to go to the sundance...will be gone for a week. If anyone wants special prayers offered up you can post here or send me a private message...you all will be in my thoughts and prayers while I'm gone. Love, cheri	cheri	0	554	Jul 15, 2005 by cheri
	Women's Groups (Preview) I would welcome any comments on starting a women's group. Karen R	Karen R	6	501	Jul 15, 2005 by Karen R
	Unconditional Love And Acceptance (Preview) *Flattery is so necessary to all of us that we flatter one another just to be flattered in return. --Marjorie Bowen* We are all deserving of unconditional love and acceptance. And all the people in our lives, past and present, deserve our unconditional love and acceptance, too. However, it's doub...	Phil	0	545	Jul 15, 2005 by Phil
	music (Preview) Today is July 15, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! MUSIC "I know that the twelve notes in each octave and the varieties of rhythm offer me opportunities that all of human genius will never exhaust." --Igor Stravinsky There is so much to gained in life. Just when you think you have exha...	wantneeda	1	633	Jul 15, 2005 by OldPro
	HELP - Something IS Wrong with me (Preview) It's been 14 days since my last drink, and so far, it hasn't been hard. It's been the BEST 14 days in the last 25 yrs of my life! Am I missing something? Could this be the calm before a storm? Am I too arrogant or cocky about it all? I've always been a spiritual person. I happen to believe in the God tha...	OldPro	4	646	Jul 15, 2005 by OldPro
	the Promises of sobriety ... (Preview) Readers of the "Big Book" (third edition) may be surprised when they come upon pages 83 through 84 where twelve promises of joyous living are listed. A rewarding revelation lies in these promises: Sobriety alone is never enough to guarantee the spiritual progress that leads to serenity. No mention...	wantneeda	1	1950	Jul 15, 2005 by cheri
	A most intriguing day (Preview) I have just had the most intriguing day. Decided to fly the coop today and get out among people again. I had to go interview a lady today for some historical research I've had going on. I travelled in a bit frazzled, wanted to get her to check some facts I'd already prepared, but for the life of me I couldn...	Nic	3	467	Jul 15, 2005 by cheri
	Saying Sorry (Preview) 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...	Nic	2	753	Jul 15, 2005 by GammyRose
	GammyRose - your grass (Preview) Chin up, sweet lady. The grass will grow back. As a Horticulturist, I say just keep watering it and you may want to try a bit of fertilizer........ keep me informed.....What a wonderful message you sent out, as I find my self being the crazy lady too..... "op"	OldPro	1	433	Jul 14, 2005 by GammyRose
	" Giving Up Center Stage" (Preview) 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...	GammyRose	4	933	Jul 14, 2005 by GammyRose
	your influence (Preview) Thursday, July 14, 2005 Your influence Give, and you will have. Teach, and you will learn. Listen, and you will be understood. Live with kindness, and kindness will live with you. Respect, and you will be respected. Be truthful, and it will be nearly impossible for others to deceive you. Kee...	wantneeda	2	629	Jul 14, 2005 by GammyRose
	My Sobriety is threatened (Preview) 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...	OldPro	9	579	Jul 14, 2005 by mikey50
	Hi Guys (Preview) 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....	Phil	7	549	Jul 14, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Thought for Today (Preview) Thanks for the welcome everyone. I have no idea what tomorrow brings. I hafta leave it with a Higher Power, and see where it leads. Life kinda went off the expectant course--dont know if its temporary or permanent. Maybe hele fix whats broken--maybe He wont--all I can do right now is fully trust...	Phil	1	616	Jul 14, 2005 by wantneeda
	Dunno who wrote this...but its good. (Preview) As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll b...	Nic	2	434	Jul 14, 2005 by GA_Peach
	went fishin' (Preview) I came back a day early, my friend had to work. My daughter was the biggest fisher though,,,she caught 8 fish!!!! I caught one.....but it was the only perch:) Was so nice to spend a night out at the cabin with my daughter, she 16 now and pretty much has a life of her own. We went for a walk last night, st...	wantneeda	2	487	Jul 13, 2005 by wagon
	:( (Preview) 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...	wantneeda	6	757	Jul 13, 2005 by wantneeda
	take a break....smile (Preview) We have enough youth, how about a fountain of Smart? He who laughs last thinks slowest. Auntie Em, Hate you, hate Kansas, taking the dog... Dorothy. Time is what keeps everything from happening at once. I get enough exercise just pushing my luck. Where there's a will, I want to be in it. ...	tox nedrub	0	375	Jul 13, 2005 by tox nedrub
	Feeling Better! :) (Preview) 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...	GA_Peach	2	426	Jul 12, 2005 by FraKctured
	jeez Louise!!! (Preview) 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...	wantneeda	4	446	Jul 11, 2005 by Doll
	CELEBRATION!!! (Preview) 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...	Kim H	3	432	Jul 11, 2005 by Kim H
	New guy here (Preview) 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...	FraKctured	4	462	Jul 11, 2005 by cheri
	Sponsorship (Preview) 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...	cheri	1	414	Jul 10, 2005 by GammyRose
	" A Turning Point" (Preview) 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...	GammyRose	0	662	Jul 10, 2005 by GammyRose
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