Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

Doll · Doll

FREEDOM FROM GUILT Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an ego trip back i...

Phil · Phil

When men are rightfully occupied, then their amusement grows out of their work as the color petals out of a fruitful garden. --John Ruskin What do we need most in order to be happy? Certainly we all need to be loved. Yet we need even more than that. The spirit also wishes to be needed. When we...

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'...

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...

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...

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

If you are in a relationship, check it out the next time you have a fight: Maybe you are both coming out of your twelve-year-olds. If you are a parent, maybe the reason you have a problem sometimes is because you are reacting to your six-year-old child out of the six-year-old child within y...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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	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	945	Jan 27, 2006 by trudi
	Daily Reflection Jan 27 (Preview) FREEDOM FROM GUILT Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an ego trip back i...	Doll	2	621	Jan 27, 2006 by Rick
	Friday (Preview) *When men are rightfully occupied, then their amusement grows out of their work as the color petals out of a fruitful garden. --John Ruskin* What do we need most in order to be happy? Certainly we all need to be loved. Yet we need even more than that. The spirit also wishes to be needed. When we...	Phil	3	689	Jan 27, 2006 by Rick
	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	975	Jan 26, 2006 by amanda2u2
	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	1009	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	781	Jan 26, 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	2421	Jan 26, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	Relationship Co-Dependence (Preview) If you are in a relationship, check it out the next time you have a fight: Maybe you are both coming out of your twelve-year-olds. If you are a parent, maybe the reason you have a problem sometimes is because you are reacting to your six-year-old child out of the six-year-old child within y...	Phil	0	1245	Jan 26, 2006 by Phil
	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	596	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	811	Jan 26, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	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	956	Jan 26, 2006 by Rick
	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	968	Jan 26, 2006 by Chrisb
	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	845	Jan 26, 2006 by Bonzo43
	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	737	Jan 25, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	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	825	Jan 25, 2006 by Chrisb
	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	978	Jan 25, 2006 by Chrisb
	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	727	Jan 25, 2006 by amanda2u2
	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	842	Jan 25, 2006 by recovering jb
	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	641	Jan 25, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	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	1014	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	953	Jan 25, 2006 by rosie light shines
	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	900	Jan 25, 2006 by rosie light shines
	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	912	Jan 25, 2006 by rosie light shines
	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	1216	Jan 25, 2006 by GammyRose
	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	793	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	755	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	759	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	749	Jan 24, 2006 by Phil
	Thank you all!!Bunches (Preview)     &nb...	Toni Baloney	1	795	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	693	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	924	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	1593	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	751	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	1173	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	713	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	1088	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	851	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	1068	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	819	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	1193	Jan 23, 2006 by rosie light shines
	hey phil (Preview) Whats the deal on server change? Is it done?	Rick	4	748	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	549	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	894	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	643	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	693	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	632	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	683	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	696	Jan 22, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	where's cheri? (Preview) *hey, cheri,,, are you there? I miss you.* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	2	595	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	607	Jan 22, 2006 by jersey
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