Alcoholics Anonymous

GregT · GregT

www.anonymousone.com Go to the bottom of the home page and select "meetings." Enter your preferred group and geographical location for local meeting places and times.

Doll · Doll

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aqualung · aqualung

Hi all, Just wanted to let you all know how much this forum is helping me. Yup, thirty years of being controled, dominated and bitch slapped by a meer liquid. Spent most of the last 30 years planning my entire life around my addiction to alcohol. I am probably one of the most functional dr...

Doll · Doll

Phil · Phil

Just taking a few minutes to wish everyone here, another day of sobriety. For most of us..thats a miracle in itself. In sobriety? God (as we understand Him)..works through people... And He does it through everyone on this board..as we share our experience strength and hope..with ea...

Doll · Doll

Happy New Year! To my wonderful MIP family! My grandma used to say whatever you do on New Year's Day, you'll continue to do throughout the year - so I hope ya'll are doing something that means a great deal, but no matter what it is do it sober! Love you all. Doll

wagon · wagon

Your presence is a present to the world. You are unique and one of a kind. Your life can be what you want it to be. Take the days just one at a time. Count your blessings, not your troubles. You will make it through whatever comes along. Within you are so many answers. Understand, have courage, be strong....

Doll · Doll

 

GregT · GregT

I'm scrambled, dizzy and over emotional today. About 25 people. Nice folks, down to earth. Two speakers. I made it through the meeting fine, I shook hands an exchanged names with nearly all of them. At the end of the meeting, the moderator said if anyone wanted to joi...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

I can see I am the only member online and there 4 guests, is there anyone that needs to talk? Someone is usually on line and available if you need any help. Just make a Post, and someone will respond. So to all the guests! Welcome Toni -- Edited by Toni Baloney at 19:55, 2005-12-...

Doll · Doll

Chrisb · Chrisb

I'm Chris, alcoholic. My Mother and Father met in a bar in Biloxi, Ms. He was 26 and she was 14. My Mother looked and dressed much older. She wasn't drinking. She was looking for someone to rescue her. My Father was a sort of celebrity. Aside from being a cler...

Phil · Phil

No Regrets Please! Guest editorial by Dr. Laura B. Lyons Since life does not have a rewind button, one of the most significant challenges that we face in the process of living is putting regrets behind us. Life does not provide a dress rehearsal for the real thing. The life we are now living is the...

GregT · GregT

Well that didn't work. Online and over the phone I was told the meeting started at 7pm. I got there at 7:01pm. I expected about 10 or 15 people, but found the parking lot jammed. Had to park across the street. Right next to the hall was a firehouse and across the street wa...

me · me

just wondering if anyone is there to talk to.

Doll · Doll

Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. --Ralph Waldo Emerson After we get a new understanding about ourselves we think, "Now I will never have to make the same mistake again!" But our lessons are usually not that easily learned. We have to get the...

Chrisb · Chrisb

I am greatful for/to; That power greater than myself who, gave me a life. All of my past experiances. My Father who, abandoned me for alcohol. My Stepfather who, physically and emtionally tormented me. My Mother who, allowed it to happen. My Grandfather who, introduced me to alcohol at...

james_dean · james_dean

I had a few drinks.. I feel bad about it, but I live in an area were we have 10 or so friends in the area.. They are all planning a big New Years Eve Thing... It is gonna be very hard.. I don't want to drink.. Just in the short time I have not drank. I feel better and my thinking is more clear..I know I will co...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Hi all. Hope you all had a great Christmas. Looks like I've missed a lot on the message board in the last two weeks, I'll have to catch up when I get back home to England. At the Moment at I'm in Wellington, New Zealand having got married 2 days ago! Another 2 weeks to go and I'll be home. Best wishes to y...

Phil · Phil

When depressed, I experience: Couldnt get it on the board..sorry..OOOPS!! There is a God!! www.coping.org -- Edited by Phil at 13:33, 2005-12-29 -- Edited by Phil at 13:47, 2005-12-29 -- Edited by Phil at 13:50, 2005-12-29

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

It is 12:10 in California, and I have been the only one this board for about 45 minutes. I guess most of you live in the time zones where you are all snozzzzzing. And it's no more fun, so GOOD NITE Toni

Phil · Phil

Emotional and Verbal Abuse by Beth J. Lueders Denying someone access to other relationships. Taunting on the playground. Yelling degrading remarks. Downplaying accomplishments. Threatening to take the children away. From bullying and manipulative mind games to sexual harassment and elder c...

Phil · Phil

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, its aches and pains. YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in t...

Doll · Doll

THE JOY OF LIVING  

Chrisb · Chrisb

    &nb...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi to all, just want to tell you, some of these posts, and esspecially your Post this a.m. Doll. Was remembering your share all day, thinking about how my background was so similar. anyway it threw me back to when I first got sober, I was thinking of those first few months in Recovery, the ones th...

Chrisb · Chrisb

That Power Greater Than Myself has gone and done it again! I woke up this morning figuring I'd be flying with the angels and he went and gave me one more day above ground. Have a great day, or whatever kind of day you choose. UR'E-BRO-N-AA, Chris B.

Doll · Doll

I thought since there are several NEW newcomers and I am a newcomer I'd share how and why I got my ass into AA. I knew for many years I had a drinking problem, was I an alcoholic? I didn't know. I'm a single parent, have a home, a good job, everything I need, most of what I want, never been fired...

Doll · Doll

At lunch time, a recovering alcoholic decides to pay a visit to his new sponsee, who sells hot dogs from a push cart. "Make me one with everything," says the sponsor. The sponsee fixes up a hot dog with all the trimmings and hands it to the sponsor, who pays with a $20 bill. The vendor puts the bill...

Doll · Doll

      &nb...

gr8fl2dy · gr8fl2dy

Help! I need any input that may help. I have been in recovery for almost 12 years. For the 12 years I have been actively going to meetings, and involved in almost every area of service that I can think of. The past 6 months or so, I have lost interest in attending meetings, my thinkin...

wagon · wagon

As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day "Thy will be done." We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, se...

Phil · Phil

The price of dishonesty is self-destruction. --Rita Mae Brown There once was a woman who told her husband what she thought he wanted to hear. She told him she was happy when she wasn't. She told him she liked his friends when she didn't. She tried to figure out what he wanted so she could do it for hi...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hello to all on this Forum, Just want to check in. Thank's to all that contribute to this Forum, I stumbled onto (Well not literally, that's what I use to do). Only 8 day ago, and I feel like I've been here a longer time. I find this Forum a "Comfort". I told everyone that whe...

Phil · Phil

Subject: Fw: Fw: THE LADY IN ROOM 302 >>>> >> >>>Room 302 - Anyone who has ever had a loved one in the hospital >>>will enjoy this: >> >> A woman called a local hospital. "Hello. Could you connect me >>to >>...

Doll · Doll

Jeff0500 · Jeff0500

Hi: I added a little more to my bio. Hope radtk is feeling better this morning. Been thinking again of all the $ I could save If quit drinking, and smoking. $250.00 a month!!! Thats what Im spending. Not including the junk I won on Ebay. And I wont have to run to the computer for damage control on the dumb ema...

Doll · Doll

I had dinner with a friend last night and he asked if it would bother me if he had a glass of wine. (He's not in the program, and doesn't need to be.) I honestly answered him "no, I don't mind." He poured 1/2 a glass, took one sip, put the glass on the counter and went outside to check the food on the grill...

Doll · Doll

A sponsor and his newcomer were at a meeting when the newcomer suddenly collapsed, went into cardiac arrest and fell to the floor. The paramedics arrived, performed CPR and brought the newcomer back to life. "My GOD!", said the sponsor. "I thought we had lost you". The newcomer looked up and told his s...

jeannie · jeannie

I was looking at the calendar today and I can not believe I actually got this far without taking a drink! This program, the support from the people on the board, the face to face meetings and of coarse support from friends and family. I just can not believe it.&n...

Doll · Doll

SUIT UP AND SHOW UP  

james_dean · james_dean

I was just wanting to see an average of, how long some might have drank and how much on average. I am trying to see were I fit in to this group... Thank you and sorry for the question.. I just am curious... Thanks all James P.s I tried the AA Chat no luck tonight..No one on??? GOD Bless -- Edited by jam...

james_dean · james_dean

I just had a question? I left a post about a young man I had read about in the local newspaper. He was 30 years old and lost his battle to Alcoholism.. I am 32 and scared .. I have been drinking regular for the last 5 years and a twelve pack a night for the last 2 years.. My mother also died of cirrosis at age 4...

james_dean · james_dean

I am just starting my steps to recovery. I am 32 years old and have drank for the last 5 years. The last 2 plus years it has been a 12 pack a night. I read an obituary 3 days ago about a young man , 30 years of age , he lost his battle with alcoholism. I quit drinking 3 days ago. I don't have any shake...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I see you're still online, James,, so I went into chat.. if you see this and come in I'll be there,, if there is a long delay in posting... well.. we'll see if we connect. amanda

ThreeBrothers · ThreeBrothers

I heard that there is a new drug that could be prescribed soon. I think it is called Vivitrex - once monthly injection into the buttocks. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Does anyone know anything about this drug?

Doll · Doll

Where are you? I miss you............Love and hugs, Doll

Doll · Doll

PROBLEM SOLVING  

Phil · Phil

To laugh, is to risk playing the fool. To weep, is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out to another, is to risk involvement. To expose feelings, is to risk exposing our true selves. To put your ideas, your dreams, before the crowd is to risk loss. To love, is to risk not being loved in retur...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

-- Edited by Toni Baloney at 23:27, 2006-06-30

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A link to find meetings in ur area (Preview) www.anonymousone.com Go to the bottom of the home page and select "meetings." Enter your preferred group and geographical location for local meeting places and times.	GregT	2	825	Jan 1, 2006 by amanda2u2
	AA Thought for today (Preview)   ...	Doll	1	691	Jan 1, 2006 by GregT
	30 years in the belly of the beast... (Preview) Hi all, Just wanted to let you all know how much this forum is helping me. Yup, thirty years of being controled, dominated and bitch slapped by a meer liquid. Spent most of the last 30 years planning my entire life around my addiction to alcohol. I am probably one of the most functional dr...	aqualung	11	869	Jan 1, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Daily Reflection Jan 1 (Preview)	Doll	0	851	Jan 1, 2006 by Doll
	Another day...a different date... (Preview) Just taking a few minutes to wish everyone here, another day of sobriety. For most of us..thats a miracle in itself. In sobriety? God (as we understand Him)..works through people... And He does it through everyone on this board..as we share our experience strength and hope..with ea...	Phil	2	725	Jan 1, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	1/1/06 - 12:26AM EST (Preview) Happy New Year! To my wonderful MIP family! My grandma used to say whatever you do on New Year's Day, you'll continue to do throughout the year - so I hope ya'll are doing something that means a great deal, but no matter what it is do it sober! Love you all. Doll	Doll	2	743	Jan 1, 2006 by GammyRose
	hey (Preview) Your presence is a present to the world. You are unique and one of a kind. Your life can be what you want it to be. Take the days just one at a time. Count your blessings, not your troubles. You will make it through whatever comes along. Within you are so many answers. Understand, have courage, be strong....	wagon	3	662	Dec 31, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Dec 31 Meditation (Preview)	Doll	1	638	Dec 31, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	I found a good group (Preview) I'm scrambled, dizzy and over emotional today. About 25 people. Nice folks, down to earth. Two speakers. I made it through the meeting fine, I shook hands an exchanged names with nearly all of them. At the end of the meeting, the moderator said if anyone wanted to joi...	GregT	10	725	Dec 31, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Welcome to the Guests! come on it (Preview) I can see I am the only member online and there 4 guests, is there anyone that needs to talk? Someone is usually on line and available if you need any help. Just make a Post, and someone will respond. So to all the guests! Welcome Toni -- Edited by Toni Baloney at 19:55, 2005-12-...	Toni Baloney	0	699	Dec 31, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Daily reflection Dec 31 (Preview)	Doll	1	674	Dec 31, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	How I made it into the arms of AA (Preview) I'm Chris, alcoholic. My Mother and Father met in a bar in Biloxi, Ms. He was 26 and she was 14. My Mother looked and dressed much older. She wasn't drinking. She was looking for someone to rescue her. My Father was a sort of celebrity. Aside from being a cler...	Chrisb	1	735	Dec 31, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Some Days I still kick my own ass..all over the place.. (Preview) No Regrets Please! Guest editorial by Dr. Laura B. Lyons Since life does not have a rewind button, one of the most significant challenges that we face in the process of living is putting regrets behind us. Life does not provide a dress rehearsal for the real thing. The life we are now living is the...	Phil	3	834	Dec 31, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	First AA meeting (Preview) Well that didn't work. Online and over the phone I was told the meeting started at 7pm. I got there at 7:01pm. I expected about 10 or 15 people, but found the parking lot jammed. Had to park across the street. Right next to the hall was a firehouse and across the street wa...	GregT	9	704	Dec 31, 2005 by amanda2u2
	is anyone there? (Preview) just wondering if anyone is there to talk to.	me	15	818	Dec 30, 2005 by recovering jb
	Touchstones - I love this! (Preview) Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. --Ralph Waldo Emerson After we get a new understanding about ourselves we think, "Now I will never have to make the same mistake again!" But our lessons are usually not that easily learned. We have to get the...	Doll	2	673	Dec 30, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	Gratitude (Preview) I am greatful for/to; That power greater than myself who, gave me a life. All of my past experiances. My Father who, abandoned me for alcohol. My Stepfather who, physically and emtionally tormented me. My Mother who, allowed it to happen. My Grandfather who, introduced me to alcohol at...	Chrisb	11	781	Dec 30, 2005 by Chrisb
	Fell Short Of Victory (Preview) I had a few drinks.. I feel bad about it, but I live in an area were we have 10 or so friends in the area.. They are all planning a big New Years Eve Thing... It is gonna be very hard.. I don't want to drink.. Just in the short time I have not drank. I feel better and my thinking is more clear..I know I will co...	james_dean	6	741	Dec 30, 2005 by GregT
	Hi all (Preview) Hi all. Hope you all had a great Christmas. Looks like I've missed a lot on the message board in the last two weeks, I'll have to catch up when I get back home to England. At the Moment at I'm in Wellington, New Zealand having got married 2 days ago! Another 2 weeks to go and I'll be home. Best wishes to y...	Cabbageheadchris	4	737	Dec 30, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Article re Depression (Preview) When depressed, I experience: *Couldnt get it on the board..sorry..OOOPS!! There is a God!!* www.coping.org -- Edited by Phil at 13:33, 2005-12-29 -- Edited by Phil at 13:47, 2005-12-29 -- Edited by Phil at 13:50, 2005-12-29	Phil	4	843	Dec 30, 2005 by amanda2u2
	This is NO fun!!!! (Preview) It is 12:10 in California, and I have been the only one this board for about 45 minutes. I guess most of you live in the time zones where you are all snozzzzzing. And it's no more fun, so GOOD NITE Toni	Toni Baloney	3	691	Dec 30, 2005 by recovering jb
	Emotional and Verbal Abuse (Preview) Emotional and Verbal Abuse by Beth J. Lueders Denying someone access to other relationships. Taunting on the playground. Yelling degrading remarks. Downplaying accomplishments. Threatening to take the children away. From bullying and manipulative mind games to sexual harassment and elder c...	Phil	2	3739	Dec 30, 2005 by jeannie
	Yesterday..Today...And Tomorrow (Preview) 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, its aches and pains. YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in t...	Phil	2	661	Dec 30, 2005 by GregT
	Daily Reflection Dec 30 (Preview) THE JOY OF LIVING	Doll	1	688	Dec 30, 2005 by Chrisb
	!!!!!Don"t Forget!!!!! (Preview)     &nb...	Chrisb	5	1000	Dec 30, 2005 by Doll
	Attitude Adjustiiiinnnnggg! (Preview) Hi to all, just want to tell you, some of these posts, and esspecially your Post this a.m. Doll. Was remembering your share all day, thinking about how my background was so similar. anyway it threw me back to when I first got sober, I was thinking of those first few months in Recovery, the ones th...	Toni Baloney	1	686	Dec 30, 2005 by Chrisb
	Buenos Dias, Ya'll (Preview) That Power Greater Than Myself has gone and done it again! I woke up this morning figuring I'd be flying with the angels and he went and gave me one more day above ground. Have a great day, or whatever kind of day you choose. UR'E-BRO-N-AA, Chris B.	Chrisb	6	796	Dec 29, 2005 by jeannie
	Just sharing a bit of ES&H (Preview) I thought since there are several NEW newcomers and I am a newcomer I'd share how and why I got my ass into AA. I knew for many years I had a drinking problem, was I an alcoholic? I didn't know. I'm a single parent, have a home, a good job, everything I need, most of what I want, never been fired...	Doll	5	2025	Dec 29, 2005 by james_dean
	More AA humor..... (Preview) At lunch time, a recovering alcoholic decides to pay a visit to his new sponsee, who sells hot dogs from a push cart. "Make me one with everything," says the sponsor. The sponsee fixes up a hot dog with all the trimmings and hands it to the sponsor, who pays with a $20 bill. The vendor puts the bill...	Doll	5	903	Dec 29, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Father Leo's meditation (Preview)       &nb...	Doll	1	812	Dec 29, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Depression? (Preview) Help! I need any input that may help. I have been in recovery for almost 12 years. For the 12 years I have been actively going to meetings, and involved in almost every area of service that I can think of. The past 6 months or so, I have lost interest in attending meetings, my thinkin...	gr8fl2dy	8	727	Dec 29, 2005 by amanda2u2
	big book (Preview) As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day "Thy will be done." We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, se...	wagon	4	791	Dec 29, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Have The Best Day You Can Eh??? (Preview) *The price of dishonesty is self-destruction. --Rita Mae Brown* There once was a woman who told her husband what she thought he wanted to hear. She told him she was happy when she wasn't. She told him she liked his friends when she didn't. She tried to figure out what he wanted so she could do it for hi...	Phil	3	868	Dec 29, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Gratitude (Preview) Hello to all on this Forum, Just want to check in. Thank's to all that contribute to this Forum, I stumbled onto (Well not literally, that's what I use to do). Only 8 day ago, and I feel like I've been here a longer time. I find this Forum a "Comfort". I told everyone that whe...	Toni Baloney	3	703	Dec 29, 2005 by gr8fl2dy
	Hospital Room.....302 (Preview) Subject: Fw: Fw: THE LADY IN ROOM 302 >>>> >> >>>Room 302 - Anyone who has ever had a loved one in the hospital >>>will enjoy this: >> >> A woman called a local hospital. "Hello. Could you connect me >>to >>...	Phil	11	798	Dec 29, 2005 by jeannie
	Daily Reflection Dec 29 (Preview)	Doll	0	649	Dec 29, 2005 by Doll
	just checking in (Preview) Hi: I added a little more to my bio. Hope radtk is feeling better this morning. Been thinking again of all the $ I could save If quit drinking, and smoking. $250.00 a month!!! Thats what Im spending. Not including the junk I won on Ebay. And I wont have to run to the computer for damage control on the dumb ema...	Jeff0500	14	838	Dec 28, 2005 by Jeff0500
	Not an "urge" but a "thought" (Preview) I had dinner with a friend last night and he asked if it would bother me if he had a glass of wine. (He's not in the program, and doesn't need to be.) I honestly answered him "no, I don't mind." He poured 1/2 a glass, took one sip, put the glass on the counter and went outside to check the food on the grill...	Doll	7	1480	Dec 28, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Following Phil ;) (Preview) A sponsor and his newcomer were at a meeting when the newcomer suddenly collapsed, went into cardiac arrest and fell to the floor. The paramedics arrived, performed CPR and brought the newcomer back to life. "My GOD!", said the sponsor. "I thought we had lost you". The newcomer looked up and told his s...	Doll	2	662	Dec 28, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Thanks to everyone (Preview) I was looking at the calendar today and I can not believe I actually got this far without taking a drink! This program, the support from the people on the board, the face to face meetings and of coarse support from friends and family. I just can not believe it.&n...	jeannie	5	695	Dec 28, 2005 by jeannie
	Daily Reflection Dec 28 (Preview) SUIT UP AND SHOW UP	Doll	3	677	Dec 28, 2005 by GammyRose
	How Long HaveYou Drank (Preview) I was just wanting to see an average of, how long some might have drank and how much on average. I am trying to see were I fit in to this group... Thank you and sorry for the question.. I just am curious... Thanks all James P.s I tried the AA Chat no luck tonight..No one on??? GOD Bless -- Edited by jam...	james_dean	9	816	Dec 28, 2005 by zoomie
	My second post (Preview) I just had a question? I left a post about a young man I had read about in the local newspaper. He was 30 years old and lost his battle to Alcoholism.. I am 32 and scared .. I have been drinking regular for the last 5 years and a twelve pack a night for the last 2 years.. My mother also died of cirrosis at age 4...	james_dean	7	930	Dec 28, 2005 by zoomie
	Just starting (Preview) I am just starting my steps to recovery. I am 32 years old and have drank for the last 5 years. The last 2 plus years it has been a 12 pack a night. I read an obituary 3 days ago about a young man , 30 years of age , he lost his battle with alcoholism. I quit drinking 3 days ago. I don't have any shake...	james_dean	4	681	Dec 28, 2005 by zoomie
	i'm in chat (Preview) *I see you're still online, James,, so I went into chat.. if you see this and come in I'll be there,, if there is a long delay in posting... well.. we'll see if we connect.* *amanda*	amanda2u2	1	835	Dec 27, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Medical intervention (Preview) I heard that there is a new drug that could be prescribed soon. I think it is called Vivitrex - once monthly injection into the buttocks. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Does anyone know anything about this drug?	ThreeBrothers	3	682	Dec 27, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Cheeerriieee --- Weennddyy (Preview) Where are you? I miss you............Love and hugs, Doll	Doll	1	675	Dec 27, 2005 by GammyRose
	Daily Reflection Dec 27 (Preview) PROBLEM SOLVING	Doll	0	608	Dec 27, 2005 by Doll
	Risk (Preview) To laugh, is to risk playing the fool. To weep, is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out to another, is to risk involvement. To expose feelings, is to risk exposing our true selves. To put your ideas, your dreams, before the crowd is to risk loss. To love, is to risk not being loved in retur...	Phil	1	731	Dec 27, 2005 by Toni Baloney
	Just want to say Hi (Preview) -- Edited by Toni Baloney at 23:27, 2006-06-30	Toni Baloney	2	708	Dec 27, 2005 by zoomie
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