Alcoholics Anonymous

Phil · Phil

We often accumulate junk. Things which we will never use again, but we are loathe to discard. So we surround themselves with junk which serves no purpose, other than to clutter our lives. We do the same thing with emotional junk which clutters our soul. Regardless of whether our junk is emotional or ph...

wagon · wagon

moring everyone just wanted to tell you all that today is my birthday. i turn 45 today , and the best part of this is the last,240 days were sober. god bless u all wagon

Phil · Phil

Patience Sometimes we get what we want right away. At other times, we wonder if our desires will ever be fulfilled. We will be fulfilled in the best way possible and as quickly as possible. But some things take time. Sometimes, we have lessons to learn first, lessons that prepare us so we can accept...

Hanuman · Hanuman

Got this email from a friend (44 years sober in AA) the other day. He makes some interesting points. I attended a noon meeting in West Philadelphia today. It was a BB meeting, and we read the Chapter, "Working with Others." I must admit, I hadn't read this section for some time, but I was aghast a...

Phil · Phil

Ok-Ile speak the truth. :) there are a couple pages on that topic in the big book--but I have them glued together, so I dont hafta go there. They say "Progress, not perfection" so ile work on the rest of it first. My sponsor keeps saying "You hafta go there"!! and I keep saying "Your 87 man!! You Go Th...

Phil · Phil

Denial I've been recovering many years. I've used denial many times. It has been a defense, a survival device, a coping behavior, and, at times, almost my undoing. It has been both a friend and an enemy. When I was a child, I used denial to protect my family and myself. I protected myself from seei...

Rick · Rick

"It did not satisfy us to be told that we could not control our drinking just because we were maladjusted to life, that we were in full flight from reality, or were outright mental defectives. These things were true to some extent, in fact, to a considerable extent with some of us. But we are sure that our...

Rick · Rick

I'm a trader at heart. . . except that I don't like trades that come out equally--that's too much like borrowing. I'd rather trade a strong hand for a patient ear or a story for a meal: anything that keeps things turning over. --Gordon Bok There is an old saying that there are just two kinds of peopl...

Phil · Phil

Vulnerability is:Feeling of being exposed to emotional hurt, being taken advantage of, or abused. Feeling of being fragile, weak, or susceptible to emotional pain and suffering. Feeling of being trapped or imprisoned in a situation where your feelings and rights are ignored. Opening of onese...

Phil · Phil

1. Is there another word for synonym? 2. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor. 3. Atheism is a non-prophet organization. 4. If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes? 5. The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live. 6. I went...

Doll · Doll

http://www.tlctx.com/ar_pages/paw_part1.htm Post Acute Withdrawl (PAW) Exerpted From "Staying Sober" By: Terence T. Gorski with additions by: Lee Jamison When most people think about alcoholism or drug addiction they think only of the alcohol/drug-based sympt...

Rick · Rick

The man who treasures his friends is usually solid gold himself. --Marjorie Holmes We are the masters of our own fate! We carry all of the equipment necessary to meet each new challenge but there is also a long rope trailing behind us. We are the masters of our fate, but we aren't on a soli...

Phil · Phil

I sense some doubt??This is home. --------------------um-we eat whale blubber on toast, with strawberry jam. And youre right--the blubber is used for lamps. Thats why we eat it. To keep warm--all we hafta do is light a match to the end of our nose--it ignites a flame on the inside of body. Doh!!...

Phil · Phil

Accepting Our Best We don't have to do it any better than we can - ever. Do our best for the moment, and then let it go. If we have to redo it, we can do our best in another moment, later. We can never do more or better than we are able to do at the moment. We punish ourselves and make ourselves feel crazy...

Doll · Doll

Hey all! I keep getting a "Runtime Error" displayed when I try to do anything here? Is it just me? Hope everyone is having a grateful, sober day Doll

Phil · Phil

We must not say ‘I am going to try do this’, because we are telling ourselves that we are expecting to fail. We just have to do it, that is all. ------------- Facing reality can be the hardest thing in the world to do, but reality must be faced. ------------ When it is time to move on we must let go of...

wantneeda · wantneeda

This young lady was recently on Oprah and what a loving, forgiving young woman she is ! An amazing story of what she has suffered and will bear the rest of her life. Please share this with your friends and especially your teenagers who are driving. This is Jacqueline Saburido on September 19, 1999....

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Hi all, sorry I vanished, my hard drive died on my PC followed by my modem. £200 later, it works again. Flumpy, I'm in the UK too (Manchester) if you want a chat, call me on 01614326430. Phil let me know that another UK person was here. Stick with being sober, it will get easier. To everyone else: Feeli...

flumpy · flumpy

Hi my name is flumpy and I am realy new to this, not even 24 hours! but I need help to stop the demon,

can't do face to face, I haven't the gut's so I see this as my only hope. I was wondering if anyone here is from England , London/Greater London. Does anyone know of any rehab clinics or places li...

Rick · Rick

Healing can occur when I see my family of origin as just a vessel to bring me into new spiritual growth, rather than as the predictor of all my life's work. --Judi Hollis Traumatic experiences often teach us the most. This surprises us at first: How could the pain have had value? How could G...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 28, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! CHARACTER "A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes another's." -- Johann Paul Richter I was always so perceptive when it came to assessing the character faults of others. I could offer the best ther...

wantneeda · wantneeda

here is the definition which sat in plaque form on Dr Bob's desk during his sober years. "Humility is perpetual quietness of heart. It is to have no trouble. It is never to be fretted or vexed, irritable or sore; to wonder at nothing that is done to me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at rest when...

Phil · Phil

In 7 days--Im going on a new life cruise, and theres no boats involved--figure that one out:) Kinda like the line below "Take the route-and know where you want to go" And Im not tellin!! hahaha God!! Life is good!! Have a nice day!! The route you take depends a good deal...

wantneeda · wantneeda

There are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you MY peace, joy and happiness in this life. Please, follow these 10 guidelines.............. 1. QUIT WORRYING: Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and wor...

angelia2823 · angelia2823

the wonders of sobriety is the freedom of choice that being sober contributes to. have a good night everyone.

wantneeda · wantneeda

hi friends, just thought i'd do some sharing...:) my youngest daughter was here when i got home from work last night. It amazes me because i don't see her as often as my oldest how much she is growing. As a matter of fact i just looked in on her as she;s sleeping in my bed and happened to notice how her fee...

Rick · Rick

If you have butterflies in your stomach ask them into your heart. --Cooper Edens We've all had butterflies in our stomachs. It happens on the first day of school or the first day on a new job. It happens most anytime we try something new or risky. These butterflies are nervous and fluttery and som...

Phil · Phil

Positive love is what is needed to share a lifelong relationship. Positive love is a mature, deep and knowing love. Positive love is the love of knowing someone, seeing their faults clearly and not wanting to change them. Positive love is the difference between loving someone because of who they are...

Doll · Doll

Hey NJ, Where are you? You disappeared after the party you attended........ I hope all is well...... Let me know. Love to you Doll

wantneeda · wantneeda

just thinking about you and wondering how you are doing.? i hope you are taking care of yourself, you and yours are most important. hugs, Wendy

Phil · Phil

Welcome to the board. Now if we can find Cabbage head. Ile email him and try to hook you up.

wagon · wagon

hi everyone looking forward to another weekend sober oh how sweet it is!we are getting ready to send our oldest son off to college, boy time flies by.he starts on monday. my other boyis a freshman in high school.im doing great ,everyone have a good and dober weekend.and god bless u all wagon &nbs...

Rick · Rick

HEY I SEE YOUR STILL ONLINE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY--YOU DESERVE IT GOING TO BE A REAL NICE ONE HERE A FEW HOURS WORK --THEN PLAY--MOTORCYCLE RIDE? BOAT AND LAKE?? just hafta see what the day brings

Rick · Rick

A.A. Thought for the Day Another of the mottoes of A.A. is "Easy Does It." This means that we just go along in A.A. doing the best we can and not getting steamed up over problems that arise in A.A. or outside of it. We alcoholics are emotional people and we have gone to excess in almost everythin...

erinbrowne · erinbrowne

We're looking for families to film this Christmas as part of a documentary about how Americans celebrate the holidays, which will air on a major tv network. We're looking for families throughout the U.S. Tell us about your family and how you celebrate. What makes your family different (or a good repr...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 26, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! SECURITY "Nobody in this world is more secure than a man in a penitentiary." -- Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. In one sense it is safe to live in a prison --- but at what price? To live is to be free and have the responsibility of choice. Addic...

mom to 2 · mom to 2

I wanted to update everyone--you all were so kind to respond to my posts. My husband completed a 7 day inpatient rehab and started IOP. He's attended AA but not everyday. He went back to work today. He hasn't worked since March. I'm cautiously optimistic at this...

Phil · Phil

Ever wonder about the abbreviation A.S.A.P.? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way. ************* There's work to do, deadlines...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Wow, it is great to see soooo many newbies. That's what this is all about , reaching out to the still suffer alcoholic and the newcomers. Well, I'm still in the process of packing, where did all this stuff come from?Since I was gone some last week, I'm a little behind.My husband is doing o...

scott · scott

Hi. I'm a newcomer to AA. I've been sober 5 days now. I went to my first real AA meeting last Tuesday. I say "real" because over the years I have attended AA 3 different meetings in three different states, but last Tuesday was the first time I really knew that I was an alcoholic. I've been in denial for too ma...

Phil · Phil

Welcome. A few of us here have been in those sand castles with yu.:) Torrential rains kinda flooded them out.:) I think I know a close freind that lives close to you. Where are you at? If you dont mind me asking. Another day Buddy. Truck on!!

Rick · Rick

This instant is the only time there is. --Gerald Jampolsky How many precious moments of sunshine, birds' song, or friends' laughter we never lay claim to because we're lost in our thoughts about yesterday or tomorrow. God has given us these moments we're experiencing right now, and in...

walt · walt

I just got back into AA this week after a foolish 8-year hiatus. I did not drink constantly during that time. A health kick phase kept me dry for a couple of years. Alas, my house was built on sand though. Without clinging to the truth of my higher power I was doomed. I have now been sober for a week and...

Fred Raud · Fred Raud

i was just curious if anybody here had any experience with PAWS(Post Acute Withdrawel Symptoms),,ive been reading up on it,,and curious how it has affected others Fred Raud

Doll · Doll

When my son, Justin, was four, he found a caterpillar and put it in a jar. Each day he fed it fresh grass and leaves. In a few weeks the caterpillar was fat and ready to sleep. One morning we discovered the caterpillar wrapped in a cocoon. It hung from the top of the jar, an example of one of nature's wonders....

Jersey Boy · Jersey Boy

I have to tell someone as it's a secret I carry. I can't carry the weight of the drink on my back anymore, it's killing me.

Fred Raud · Fred Raud

I just got out of Rehab today and went looking for an AA channel and came across this forum,,,pretty cool,,I start my 90/90 tonight! Fred

Doll · Doll

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voi...

Rick · Rick

Chance everywhere has power. --Ovid Newcomer I heard someone say the other day that coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous. Am I really supposed to believe that God is involved in every insignificant piece of luck I have? It's a bit much for me to believe that my Higher Power is i...

Rick · Rick

... self-love is an unequivocal acceptance of the validity of getting what one wants--of respecting one's needs. --Marion Weinstein Once there was a woman who loved her husband and children so much that she did everything for them and nothing for herself. She thought taking care of herself w...

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	Thoughts For Tonight (Preview) We often accumulate junk. Things which we will never use again, but we are loathe to discard. So we surround themselves with junk which serves no purpose, other than to clutter our lives. We do the same thing with emotional junk which clutters our soul. Regardless of whether our junk is emotional or ph...	Phil	2	798	Sep 1, 2005 by Doll
	how old? (Preview) moring everyone just wanted to tell you all that today is my birthday. i turn 45 today , and the best part of this is the last,240 days were sober. god bless u all wagon	wagon	3	598	Sep 1, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	But-But-But (Preview) Patience Sometimes we get what we want right away. At other times, we wonder if our desires will ever be fulfilled. We will be fulfilled in the best way possible and as quickly as possible. But some things take time. Sometimes, we have lessons to learn first, lessons that prepare us so we can accept...	Phil	2	832	Sep 1, 2005 by Rick
	Is the BB calcified? (Preview) Got this email from a friend (44 years sober in AA) the other day. He makes some interesting points. I attended a noon meeting in West Philadelphia today. It was a BB meeting, and we read the Chapter, "Working with Others." I must admit, I hadn't read this section for some time, but I was aghast a...	Hanuman	10	1103	Sep 1, 2005 by Doll
	Angelia (Preview) Ok-Ile speak the truth. :) there are a couple pages on that topic in the big book--but I have them glued together, so I dont hafta go there. They say "Progress, not perfection" so ile work on the rest of it first. My sponsor keeps saying "You hafta go there"!! and I keep saying "Your 87 man!! You Go Th...	Phil	5	820	Sep 1, 2005 by cheri
	Denial (Preview) Denial I've been recovering many years. I've used denial many times. It has been a defense, a survival device, a coping behavior, and, at times, almost my undoing. It has been both a friend and an enemy. When I was a child, I used denial to protect my family and myself. I protected myself from seei...	Phil	2	904	Aug 31, 2005 by Phil
	Doctor's Opinion, (Preview) "It did not satisfy us to be told that we could not control our drinking just because we were maladjusted to life, that we were in full flight from reality, or were outright mental defectives. These things were true to some extent, in fact, to a considerable extent with some of us. But we are sure that our...	Rick	1	801	Aug 31, 2005 by wagon
	give and take (Preview) I'm a trader at heart. . . except that I don't like trades that come out equally--that's too much like borrowing. I'd rather trade a strong hand for a patient ear or a story for a meal: anything that keeps things turning over. --Gordon Bok There is an old saying that there are just two kinds of peopl...	Rick	2	686	Aug 31, 2005 by Rick
	Being Vulnerable (Preview) *Vulnerability is:*Feeling of being exposed to emotional hurt, being taken advantage of, or abused. Feeling of being fragile, weak, or susceptible to emotional pain and suffering. Feeling of being trapped or imprisoned in a situation where your feelings and rights are ignored. Opening of onese...	Phil	2	1078	Aug 31, 2005 by Rick
	Insanity Really Does Rule. (Preview) 1. Is there another word for synonym? 2. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor. 3. Atheism is a non-prophet organization. 4. If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes? 5. The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live. 6. I went...	Phil	13	793	Aug 30, 2005 by angelia2823
	PAW - info I found (Preview) http://www.tlctx.com/ar_pages/paw_part1.htm Post Acute Withdrawl (PAW) Exerpted From "Staying Sober" By: Terence T. Gorski with additions by: Lee Jamison When most people think about alcoholism or drug addiction they think only of the alcohol/drug-based sympt...	Doll	3	951	Aug 30, 2005 by GammyRose
	You've got a friend (Preview) *The man who treasures his friends is usually solid gold himself. --Marjorie Holmes* We are the masters of our own fate! We carry all of the equipment necessary to meet each new challenge but there is also a long rope trailing behind us. We are the masters of our fate, but we aren't on a soli...	Rick	3	743	Aug 30, 2005 by Phil
	um-Angelia (Preview) I sense some doubt??This is home. --------------------um-we eat whale blubber on toast, with strawberry jam. And youre right--the blubber is used for lamps. Thats why we eat it. To keep warm--all we hafta do is light a match to the end of our nose--it ignites a flame on the inside of body. Doh!!...	Phil	4	904	Aug 30, 2005 by Rick
	Accepting Our Best (Preview) Accepting Our Best We don't have to do it any better than we can - ever. Do our best for the moment, and then let it go. If we have to redo it, we can do our best in another moment, later. We can never do more or better than we are able to do at the moment. We punish ourselves and make ourselves feel crazy...	Phil	1	911	Aug 30, 2005 by Phil
	Site Problem? (Preview) Hey all! I keep getting a "Runtime Error" displayed when I try to do anything here? Is it just me? Hope everyone is having a grateful, sober day Doll	Doll	1	619	Aug 29, 2005 by Phil
	Thoughts For Monday (Preview) We must not say ‘I am going to try do this’, because we are telling ourselves that we are expecting to fail. We just have to do it, that is all. ------------- Facing reality can be the hardest thing in the world to do, but reality must be faced. ------------ When it is time to move on we must let go of...	Phil	3	871	Aug 29, 2005 by Doll
	don't drink and drive! (Preview) This young lady was recently on Oprah and what a loving, forgiving young woman she is ! An amazing story of what she has suffered and will bear the rest of her life. Please share this with your friends and especially your teenagers who are driving. This is Jacqueline Saburido on September 19, 1999....	wantneeda	8	1106	Aug 29, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Check in (Preview) Hi all, sorry I vanished, my hard drive died on my PC followed by my modem. £200 later, it works again. Flumpy, I'm in the UK too (Manchester) if you want a chat, call me on 01614326430. Phil let me know that another UK person was here. Stick with being sober, it will get easier. To everyone else: Feeli...	Cabbageheadchris	5	911	Aug 29, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	cry for help (Preview) Hi my name is flumpy and I am realy new to this, not even 24 hours! but I need help to stop the demon, can't do face to face, I haven't the gut's so I see this as my only hope. I was wondering if anyone here is from England , London/Greater London. Does anyone know of any rehab clinics or places li...	flumpy	5	656	Aug 29, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	healing (Preview) *Healing can occur when I see my family of origin as just a vessel to bring me into new spiritual growth, rather than as the predictor of all my life's work. --Judi Hollis* Traumatic experiences often teach us the most. This surprises us at first: How could the pain have had value? How could G...	Rick	2	715	Aug 29, 2005 by Phil
	a great day for recovery-Aug 28 (Preview) Today is August 28, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! CHARACTER "A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes another's." -- Johann Paul Richter I was always so perceptive when it came to assessing the character faults of others. I could offer the best ther...	wantneeda	2	632	Aug 29, 2005 by Rick
	a share on humility (Preview) here is the definition which sat in plaque form on Dr Bob's desk during his sober years. "Humility is perpetual quietness of heart. It is to have no trouble. It is never to be fretted or vexed, irritable or sore; to wonder at nothing that is done to me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at rest when...	wantneeda	4	1282	Aug 29, 2005 by Rick
	7 more days--and a new life becomes reality (Preview) In 7 days--Im going on a new life cruise, and theres no boats involved--figure that one out:) *Kinda like the line below "Take the route-and know where you want to go"* *And Im not tellin!! hahaha God!! Life is good!!* *Have a nice day!!* The route you take depends a good deal...	Phil	6	939	Aug 28, 2005 by GammyRose
	a letter from HP (Preview) There are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you MY peace, joy and happiness in this life. Please, follow these 10 guidelines.............. 1. QUIT WORRYING: Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and wor...	wantneeda	2	965	Aug 28, 2005 by GammyRose
	the joys of sobriety (Preview) the wonders of sobriety is the freedom of choice that being sober contributes to. have a good night everyone.	angelia2823	4	848	Aug 28, 2005 by Doll
	ramblings (Preview) hi friends, just thought i'd do some sharing...:) my youngest daughter was here when i got home from work last night. It amazes me because i don't see her as often as my oldest how much she is growing. As a matter of fact i just looked in on her as she;s sleeping in my bed and happened to notice how her fee...	wantneeda	4	870	Aug 27, 2005 by cheri
	FEAR??? (Preview) *If you have butterflies in your stomach ask them into your heart. --Cooper Edens* We've all had butterflies in our stomachs. It happens on the first day of school or the first day on a new job. It happens most anytime we try something new or risky. These butterflies are nervous and fluttery and som...	Rick	6	965	Aug 27, 2005 by Hanuman
	Just a few things I have learned and wish to share (Preview) Positive love is what is needed to share a lifelong relationship. Positive love is a mature, deep and knowing love. Positive love is the love of knowing someone, seeing their faults clearly and not wanting to change them. Positive love is the difference between loving someone because of who they are...	Phil	1	748	Aug 27, 2005 by Doll
	Nancyjo, where are you? (Preview) Hey NJ, Where are you? You disappeared after the party you attended........ I hope all is well...... Let me know. Love to you Doll	Doll	0	684	Aug 27, 2005 by Doll
	hi momto2 (Preview) just thinking about you and wondering how you are doing.? i hope you are taking care of yourself, you and yours are most important. hugs, Wendy	wantneeda	4	663	Aug 27, 2005 by Doll
	Hey Flumpy (Preview) Welcome to the board. Now if we can find Cabbage head. Ile email him and try to hook you up.	Phil	2	646	Aug 27, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	hello (Preview) hi everyone looking forward to another weekend sober oh how sweet it is!we are getting ready to send our oldest son off to college, boy time flies by.he starts on monday. my other boyis a freshman in high school.im doing great ,everyone have a good and dober weekend.and god bless u all wagon &nbs...	wagon	1	740	Aug 27, 2005 by GammyRose
	MORNING PHIL (Preview) HEY I SEE YOUR STILL ONLINE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY--YOU DESERVE IT GOING TO BE A REAL NICE ONE HERE A FEW HOURS WORK --THEN PLAY--MOTORCYCLE RIDE? BOAT AND LAKE?? just hafta see what the day brings	Rick	1	761	Aug 27, 2005 by Phil
	KEEP IT SIMPLE (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Another of the mottoes of A.A. is "Easy Does It." This means that we just go along in A.A. doing the best we can and not getting steamed up over problems that arise in A.A. or outside of it. We alcoholics are emotional people and we have gone to excess in almost everythin...	Rick	0	634	Aug 27, 2005 by Rick
	Does your family have a TV-Worthy Christmas? (Preview) We're looking for families to film this Christmas as part of a documentary about how Americans celebrate the holidays, which will air on a major tv network. We're looking for families throughout the U.S. Tell us about your family and how you celebrate. What makes your family different (or a good repr...	erinbrowne	4	602	Aug 27, 2005 by Phil
	a great day for recovery-Aug 26 (Preview) Today is August 26, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! SECURITY "Nobody in this world is more secure than a man in a penitentiary." -- Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. In one sense it is safe to live in a prison --- but at what price? To live is to be free and have the responsibility of choice. Addic...	wantneeda	3	699	Aug 26, 2005 by Paris
	husband sober for 15 days (Preview) I wanted to update everyone--you all were so kind to respond to my posts. My husband completed a 7 day inpatient rehab and started IOP. He's attended AA but not everyday. He went back to work today. He hasn't worked since March. I'm cautiously optimistic at this...	mom to 2	4	654	Aug 26, 2005 by mom to 2
	A.S.A.P. (Preview) Ever wonder about the abbreviation A.S.A.P.? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way. *********** There's work to do, deadlines...**	Phil	2	614	Aug 26, 2005 by ellen
	Very brief update... (Preview) Wow, it is great to see soooo many newbies. That's what this is all about , reaching out to the still suffer alcoholic and the newcomers. Well, I'm still in the process of packing, where did all this stuff come from?Since I was gone some last week, I'm a little behind.My husband is doing o...	GammyRose	4	644	Aug 26, 2005 by Fred Raud
	newcomer (Preview) Hi. I'm a newcomer to AA. I've been sober 5 days now. I went to my first real AA meeting last Tuesday. I say "real" because over the years I have attended AA 3 different meetings in three different states, but last Tuesday was the first time I really knew that I was an alcoholic. I've been in denial for too ma...	scott	7	680	Aug 26, 2005 by scott
	Hey Walt? (Preview) Welcome. A few of us here have been in those sand castles with yu.:) Torrential rains kinda flooded them out.:) I think I know a close freind that lives close to you. Where are you at? If you dont mind me asking. Another day Buddy. Truck on!!	Phil	0	551	Aug 26, 2005 by Phil
	THE MOMENT (Preview) *This instant is the only time there is. --Gerald Jampolsky* How many precious moments of sunshine, birds' song, or friends' laughter we never lay claim to because we're lost in our thoughts about yesterday or tomorrow. God has given us these moments we're experiencing right now, and in...	Rick	1	776	Aug 26, 2005 by Phil
	Greetings all (Preview) I just got back into AA this week after a foolish 8-year hiatus. I did not drink constantly during that time. A health kick phase kept me dry for a couple of years. Alas, my house was built on sand though. Without clinging to the truth of my higher power I was doomed. I have now been sober for a week and...	walt	4	598	Aug 26, 2005 by Doll
	PAWS (Preview) i was just curious if anybody here had any experience with PAWS(Post Acute Withdrawel Symptoms),,ive been reading up on it,,and curious how it has affected others Fred Raud	Fred Raud	5	1237	Aug 26, 2005 by cheri
	Wings (Preview) When my son, Justin, was four, he found a caterpillar and put it in a jar. Each day he fed it fresh grass and leaves. In a few weeks the caterpillar was fat and ready to sleep. One morning we discovered the caterpillar wrapped in a cocoon. It hung from the top of the jar, an example of one of nature's wonders....	Doll	1	784	Aug 25, 2005 by GammyRose
	Went out after 11 years. Have been using for six months. It's getting worse, this may be a bottom. (Preview) I have to tell someone as it's a secret I carry. I can't carry the weight of the drink on my back anymore, it's killing me.	Jersey Boy	6	673	Aug 25, 2005 by GammyRose
	Kewl site (Preview) I just got out of Rehab today and went looking for an AA channel and came across this forum,,,pretty cool,,I start my 90/90 tonight! Fred	Fred Raud	5	657	Aug 25, 2005 by GammyRose
	If I knew (Preview) If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voi...	Doll	1	639	Aug 25, 2005 by Phil
	coincidences (Preview) Chance everywhere has power. --Ovid Newcomer I heard someone say the other day that coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous. Am I really supposed to believe that God is involved in every insignificant piece of luck I have? It's a bit much for me to believe that my Higher Power is i...	Rick	1	835	Aug 25, 2005 by Phil
	PEOPLE PLEASING ? (Preview) *... self-love is an unequivocal acceptance of the validity of getting what one wants--of respecting one's needs. --Marion Weinstein* Once there was a woman who loved her husband and children so much that she did everything for them and nothing for herself. She thought taking care of herself w...	Rick	1	660	Aug 25, 2005 by Phil
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