Alcoholics Anonymous

Phil · Phil

Letting go is accepting and loving others as they are, not as we would like them to be 02. Letting go is accepting that we cannot control or change another, that we can only control or change ourselves. 03. Letting go is encouraging others to make their own decisions and to learn from the results. ...

ellen · ellen

glad you were able to figure it out. wasn't a problem in helping you...always nice to help others. have a good morning evening have a good day!

Phil · Phil

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...

Phil · Phil

Thinking about you. You doing ok?

OldPro · OldPro

Thanks Wendy for your continueing to post the "great day for recovery" I really do love them and it's Perfect for me right now. I really need it. But in MY case, Tomorrow is a great day for recovery. I TRIED to surrender last night from my slip on Thursday, couldn't do it. The...

gbr · gbr

I will be travelling soon to NYC. I have an ipod. Are there any AA podcasts that I can download?

Phil · Phil

Benefits of Patience In reality most of our emotional problems are nothing more than a failure to accept things as they are - in which case it is patient acceptance, rather than attempting to change externals, that is the solution. For example, many of our relationship problems arise because we do no...

Phil · Phil

The old line, "You did the best you could with the information you had at the time" gets me through the "remember and release" painful periods. I cannot judge yesterdays actions with the expanded information I have today. As I remember and release, this line helps me to forgive my part of the situation...

Bobby Dean · Bobby Dean

Hello everybody, My name is Bobby Dean, I'm an Alcoholic. Its good to be here and look forward to getting used to the site and meeting you folks.

OldPro · OldPro

Congratulations on day 17! (or would it be 18 now). We all understand. The only difference in our stories are the people, places and timeline. Same stuff with everyone. So, do not feel alone. You are not alone anymore. How's the AA meetings going? Are you reading the Big Boo...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 6, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! LEARNING "If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." -- Jesus (Matthew 15:14) I need to understand before I can teach; I need to listen before I give advice; I need to associate myself with the "winners" to become a w...

Rick · Rick

I have 2 big emotional conflicts. TRYTING TO TURN THEM OVER GET A LETTER TODAY GOING TO NEED A HEARING JUST WHAT I DIDN'T NEED OR MAYBE I DO NEED IT ??? JUST TRYING TO PRAY IT AWAY FOR NOW AND GIVE IT TO GOD LIFE'S UNFAIR AT TIMES SO ARE POLICIES OF OUR GOV'T OR HOW DIFFERENT PEOPLE ARE TREATED. it...

Phil · Phil

Got youre email--yup-you actually do look better than your board pic-hahaha And thanks for the info. Im pretty open minded about things Chris--feel free to share your beleifs and thoughts re mail, anytime. All the best to you. Have a good weekend.

Phil · Phil

Dealing with Anger Since it is impossible to fulfil all our desires or to stop unwanted things happening to us, we need to find a different way of relating to frustrated desires and unwanted occurrences. We need to learn patient acceptance. Patience is a mind that is able to accept, fully and happ...

Rick · Rick

RESOLVING CONFLICT ... a new level of personal dignity Over time we are each treated to the full range of what the other has to dish out. We may put out our worst at times of great stress. Maybe we feel sick, face unemployment, or feel personally attacked in an argument. These events seem like a threa...

Rick · Rick

I want to believe, and I do believe that someday I will. --Toni J. Most of us have learned to have more faith in things than in relationships. We believe our tires will give us 30,000 miles, but have little faith our loved ones will provide such dependability. Too often, this is the attitud...

OldPro · OldPro

Well, I blew it! Had 2 beers yesterday! 34 days, down the shit hole! yesterday started great. I was off work, so ran some errands, then my guy picked me at noon for a day at the lake. On the way there he informs me he packed beer in the cooler, along with water, cola's, etc. I had not tol...

Phil · Phil

For a relationship to succeed long term, both partners must be at a similar personal development level. A relationship cannot last unless both partners are at a similar personal development level. When one person has learned what they need from another the purpose of the relationship is fulfilled...

ChipChum · ChipChum

Hey, all, I recently realized I was an alcoholic. Been sober 16 days now. Been to 7 meetings so far. Plan to keep going every day. I have been going to different meetings to check out the different locations, people, and types of meetings (study, opens discussion, etc.).&n...

Rick · Rick

good to be sober today wow what a ride yesterday is gone only have today, make the best of it Love u all Rick

ellen · ellen

i miss my routine. getting on the board half as much these days. got my eye on an apartment situation a month by month thing so i can live in my own space...which i am looking foward to... part of my new journey consists of a divorce which i have been coming to terms with for months now...

Phil · Phil

What is powerlessness? Powerlessness is the: Sensation of being out of control with no apparent solution to help you to regain control. Complete lack of control, authority, or status to affect how others will treat or act towards you. Lack of capability to affect the realities of life ou...

Suzy · Suzy

Thanks for all your replies to my questions on drinking and the stinking thinking. I agree Nic. As much as I deny it and dont want to hear it. I know it is the most important thing to do and the only way to my recovery. I must just not drink. If I am not an alcoholic then why would I...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 5, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! THOUGHT "Thought makes the whole dignity of man; therefore endeavor to think well, that is the only morality." -- Blaise Pascal I think that human beings are very imitative creatures; we imitate clothes,hair styles , mann...

Phil · Phil

Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace. Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will. That I may be reasonably happy in this life, And supremely happy...

Phil · Phil

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Made a searching and fearless moral in...

Phil · Phil

Yu know Nick? Youre right my freind. The bus. Pretty good way of describing it all. There is no one in charge here. We all come from different walks of life--have been down different roads, are from different parts of the world--but there is such a close common bond here. This board isnt all about AA...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Please say a prayer for me today, I need it. I don't have time for details right now, but the stress of it all has my body in pain and my mind in turmoil. It's nothing I will drink over but it is going to be life changing. I will post more when I can. I love you all, and care about each and everyone of you,...

wantneeda · wantneeda

August 4 thought for the day We in AA are offering a kind of psychological programme as well as a spiritual one. First, a man must be mentally able to recieve it. He must have made up his mind that he wants to quit drinking and he must be willing to do something about it. His confidence must be obtained....

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 4, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! POTENTIAL "Education is helping the child realize his potentialities." -- Eric Fromm When I was drinking, I behaved like a child. I behaved not just like a child but "childish". I was so dependent upon my alcohol, so addicted, that...

Phil · Phil

Vulnerability I've learned that the more vulnerable I allow myself to be, the more in control of myself I really am. --Anonymous Many of us feel that we can only show our strong, confident side. We believe the face we have to show to the world should always be one of politeness, perfection, calm,...

Nic · Nic

1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in their own way. 3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they...

OldPro · OldPro

Good morning all. This certainly is a great for recovery, to "steal" a line from Wendy! I am wondering what is happening to me lately. I used to be a somewhat perfectionist, everything in order, now, things are a mess. My house looks like a goat exploded in it, I have no desire to wash the cloth...

Phil · Phil

A magician worked on a cruise ship. The audience was different each week so > the magician did the same tricks over and over again. There was only one > problem: the captain's parrot saw the shows each week and began to &nbs...

ellen · ellen

it is really amazing how, when you realize that you done all you could and thoes around us still don't realize that true inner part of yourself after you've shown it over and over...how in the past this would frustrate us and keep us so focused in the problem. how to fix this...lol i myself have r...

Phil · Phil

Oil Change instructions for Women: Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles (or thereabouts

since the last oil change. Drink a cup of coffee. 15 minutes later write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: O...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 3, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! UNDERSTANDING "Man --- a being in search of meaning." -- Plato Today I am on my way. With my sobriety has come a desire to understand --- understand life, understand me, understand my relationships and understand God. Meaning --- w...

Phil · Phil

Persons In Denial: Appear to be irrational to those who know the problems and losses they have suffered.

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

welcome to recovery, I've heard it said that the bottom is whereever you stop digging. A bottom just means the lowest point reached before climbing up. The real bottom bottom is death, and I'm glad when people stop before hitting the real bottom. I do think that what you're doing sound...

Phil · Phil

Sent you an email too Gammy-let us know if your ok. We care.

Phil · Phil

Well-its a new day. Time to grab the bull by the horns, and truck into another one, sober. God? grab the tail will yu? and steer this thing!! Lets get atter, pitter patter!! Thats Canadian lingo for Have a good day guys!! :)

OldPro · OldPro

Insisting on the Best We deserve the best life and love have to offer, be we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only...

Phil · Phil

Just sent you an email Bud. You want to talk? Throw your phone number back to me-Ile give you a call. Or let us know on the board, how youre doing. OK? Thinkin of yu.

helpformysis · helpformysis

I am hoping to get some advice about my sister. I know and am aware of her alcohol abuse and today for the 1st time she has told me that she has been drinking heavily for 2 yrs. She decided Thursday night thats she had had enough (when her boyfriend had made her her 6th drink) that she did...

OldPro · OldPro

Hi all. Hope this post finds everyone in a great place tonight. I'm not so sure I am. Having some mixed emotions. Guess it's time. I've been riding the waves of "easy" for 31 days now. I picked up my "silver" chip at the 8:30p OS meeting. I was really proud of myself. Then, I find out my temp sponsor was not...

wantneeda · wantneeda

One Day At A Time I'm only human; I'm just a man Help me believe in what I could be and all that I am show me the stairway I have to climb Lord for my sake Teach me to take One day at a time One day at a time, sweet Jesus That's all I'm asking from you Give me the strength to do everything that I have to do Yesterday's g...

gbr · gbr

Anyone know if you can visit the main office (A.A. World Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, NY)? If so, do you know the address? I'll be in NYC next week.

Phil · Phil

I love yu Buddy. Just because youre doin what youre doin doesnt change that. All the days youve been sober arent taken away from you. You still got em. Do what yu gotta do, and get your ass back here. And dont beat yourself up over it. We care.

nancyjo59 · nancyjo59

Imagine this scene. A woman arrives at Heaven's gate with more baggage than she can carry. "Why afe you still hauling all this nonsense?" the angel at Celestial Control asks."You were supposed to get rid of most of it this time around". "I know, but I could never kick the misery havit. It's...

Phil · Phil

In Between Sometimes, to get from where we are to where we are going, we have to be willing to be in between. One of the hardest parts of recovery is the concept of letting go of what is old and familiar, but what we don't want, and being willing to stand with our hands empty while we wait for God to fill th...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Letting Go (Preview) Letting go is accepting and loving others as they are, not as we would like them to be 02. Letting go is accepting that we cannot control or change another, that we can only control or change ourselves. 03. Letting go is encouraging others to make their own decisions and to learn from the results. ...	Phil	3	740	Aug 8, 2005 by Bobby Dean
	lady (Preview) glad you were able to figure it out. wasn't a problem in helping you...always nice to help others. have a good morning evening have a good day!	ellen	0	616	Aug 7, 2005 by ellen
	How It Works (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...	Phil	7	829	Aug 7, 2005 by lady_luv
	Hey Gammy Gal? (Preview) Thinking about you. You doing ok?	Phil	6	786	Aug 7, 2005 by GammyRose
	A great day for recovery, Tomorrow (Preview) Thanks Wendy for your continueing to post the "great day for recovery" I really do love them and it's Perfect for me right now. I really need it. But in MY case, Tomorrow is a great day for recovery. I TRIED to surrender last night from my slip on Thursday, couldn't do it. The...	OldPro	11	1066	Aug 7, 2005 by wantneeda
	Where can I download aa podcasts? (Preview) I will be travelling soon to NYC. I have an ipod. Are there any AA podcasts that I can download?	gbr	3	1295	Aug 7, 2005 by Will UK
	Benefits Of Patience (Preview) Benefits of Patience In reality most of our emotional problems are nothing more than a failure to accept things as they are - in which case it is patient acceptance, rather than attempting to change externals, that is the solution. For example, many of our relationship problems arise because we do no...	Phil	1	866	Aug 7, 2005 by Nic
	Forgiving (Preview) The old line, "You did the best you could with the information you had at the time" gets me through the "remember and release" painful periods. I cannot judge yesterdays actions with the expanded information I have today. As I remember and release, this line helps me to forgive my part of the situation...	Phil	7	738	Aug 7, 2005 by Rick
	Hi Folks (Preview) Hello everybody, My name is Bobby Dean, I'm an Alcoholic. Its good to be here and look forward to getting used to the site and meeting you folks.	Bobby Dean	10	680	Aug 7, 2005 by Bobby Dean
	To ChipChum (Preview) Congratulations on day 17! (or would it be 18 now). We all understand. The only difference in our stories are the people, places and timeline. Same stuff with everyone. So, do not feel alone. You are not alone anymore. How's the AA meetings going? Are you reading the Big Boo...	OldPro	2	713	Aug 6, 2005 by OldPro
	aug 6- a great day for recovery (Preview) Today is August 6, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! LEARNING "If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." -- Jesus (Matthew 15:14) I need to understand before I can teach; I need to listen before I give advice; I need to associate myself with the "winners" to become a w...	wantneeda	1	710	Aug 6, 2005 by Rick
	Turn it over (Preview) I have 2 big emotional conflicts. TRYTING TO TURN THEM OVER GET A LETTER TODAY GOING TO NEED A HEARING JUST WHAT I DIDN'T NEED OR MAYBE I DO NEED IT ??? JUST TRYING TO PRAY IT AWAY FOR NOW AND GIVE IT TO GOD LIFE'S UNFAIR AT TIMES SO ARE POLICIES OF OUR GOV'T OR HOW DIFFERENT PEOPLE ARE TREATED. it...	Rick	2	938	Aug 6, 2005 by Rick
	Hey Chris Bud (Preview) Got youre email--yup-you actually do look better than your board pic-hahaha And thanks for the info. Im pretty open minded about things Chris--feel free to share your beleifs and thoughts re mail, anytime. All the best to you. Have a good weekend.	Phil	0	713	Aug 6, 2005 by Phil
	Patiently Accepting (Preview) Dealing with Anger Since it is impossible to fulfil all our desires or to stop unwanted things happening to us, we need to find a different way of relating to frustrated desires and unwanted occurrences. We need to learn patient acceptance. Patience is a mind that is able to accept, fully and happ...	Phil	0	722	Aug 6, 2005 by Phil
	Todaay's gift--i needed it (Preview) RESOLVING CONFLICT ... a new level of personal dignity Over time we are each treated to the full range of what the other has to dish out. We may put out our worst at times of great stress. Maybe we feel sick, face unemployment, or feel personally attacked in an argument. These events seem like a threa...	Rick	1	815	Aug 6, 2005 by Phil
	faith (Preview) *I want to believe, and I do believe that someday I will. --Toni J.* Most of us have learned to have more faith in things than in relationships. We believe our tires will give us 30,000 miles, but have little faith our loved ones will provide such dependability. Too often, this is the attitud...	Rick	0	912	Aug 6, 2005 by Rick
	Starting over (Preview) Well, I blew it! Had 2 beers yesterday! 34 days, down the shit hole! yesterday started great. I was off work, so ran some errands, then my guy picked me at noon for a day at the lake. On the way there he informs me he packed beer in the cooler, along with water, cola's, etc. I had not tol...	OldPro	7	735	Aug 6, 2005 by nancyjo59
	Relationships (Preview) For a relationship to succeed long term, both partners must be at a similar personal development level. A relationship cannot last unless both partners are at a similar personal development level. When one person has learned what they need from another the purpose of the relationship is fulfilled...	Phil	1	740	Aug 5, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Newbie questions (Preview) Hey, all, I recently realized I was an alcoholic. Been sober 16 days now. Been to 7 meetings so far. Plan to keep going every day. I have been going to different meetings to check out the different locations, people, and types of meetings (study, opens discussion, etc.).&n...	ChipChum	8	810	Aug 5, 2005 by ChipChum
	hello (Preview) good to be sober today wow what a ride yesterday is gone only have today, make the best of it Love u all Rick	Rick	7	779	Aug 5, 2005 by Rick
	hey everyone (Preview) i miss my routine. getting on the board half as much these days. got my eye on an apartment situation a month by month thing so i can live in my own space...which i am looking foward to... part of my new journey consists of a divorce which i have been coming to terms with for months now...	ellen	6	776	Aug 5, 2005 by nancyjo59
	Powerlessness (Preview) What is powerlessness? Powerlessness is the: Sensation of being out of control with no apparent solution to help you to regain *control. Complete lack of control, authority, or status to affect how others will treat or act towards you.* *Lack of capability to affect the realities of life ou...*	Phil	1	778	Aug 5, 2005 by leejosepho
	Just dont drink (Preview) Thanks for all your replies to my questions on drinking and the stinking thinking. I agree Nic. As much as I deny it and dont want to hear it. I know it is the most important thing to do and the only way to my recovery. I must just not drink. If I am not an alcoholic then why would I...	Suzy	4	1642	Aug 5, 2005 by leejosepho
	its a great day for recovery (Preview) Today is August 5, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! THOUGHT "Thought makes the whole dignity of man; therefore endeavor to think well, that is the only morality." -- Blaise Pascal I think that human beings are very imitative creatures; we imitate clothes,hair styles , mann...	wantneeda	0	825	Aug 5, 2005 by wantneeda
	Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom (Preview) Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace. Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will. That I may be reasonably happy in this life, And supremely happy...	Phil	1	767	Aug 5, 2005 by OldPro
	The 12 Steps (Preview) We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Made a searching and fearless moral in...	Phil	1	801	Aug 5, 2005 by Rick
	Reply to Nick (Preview) Yu know Nick? Youre right my freind. The bus. Pretty good way of describing it all. There is no one in charge here. We all come from different walks of life--have been down different roads, are from different parts of the world--but there is such a close common bond here. This board isnt all about AA...	Phil	6	860	Aug 4, 2005 by Nic
	I need prayer you guys... (Preview) Please say a prayer for me today, I need it. I don't have time for details right now, but the stress of it all has my body in pain and my mind in turmoil. It's nothing I will drink over but it is going to be life changing. I will post more when I can. I love you all, and care about each and everyone of you,...	GammyRose	10	857	Aug 4, 2005 by GammyRose
	24 hours a day (Preview) August 4 thought for the day We in AA are offering a kind of psychological programme as well as a spiritual one. First, a man must be mentally able to recieve it. He must have made up his mind that he wants to quit drinking and he must be willing to do something about it. His confidence must be obtained....	wantneeda	0	962	Aug 4, 2005 by wantneeda
	Aug 4-a great day for recovery (Preview) Today is August 4, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! POTENTIAL "Education is helping the child realize his potentialities." -- Eric Fromm When I was drinking, I behaved like a child. I behaved not just like a child but "childish". I was so dependent upon my alcohol, so addicted, that...	wantneeda	0	657	Aug 4, 2005 by wantneeda
	Vulnerability (Preview) Vulnerability *I've learned that the more vulnerable I allow myself to be, the more in control of myself I really am. --Anonymous* Many of us feel that we can only show our strong, confident side. We believe the face we have to show to the world should always be one of politeness, perfection, calm,...	Phil	0	668	Aug 4, 2005 by Phil
	Things to remember... (Preview) 1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in their own way. 3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they...	Nic	2	699	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	What is happening? (Preview) Good morning all. This certainly is a great for recovery, to "steal" a line from Wendy! I am wondering what is happening to me lately. I used to be a somewhat perfectionist, everything in order, now, things are a mess. My house looks like a goat exploded in it, I have no desire to wash the cloth...	OldPro	6	775	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	The Magician and The Parrot (Preview) A magician worked on a cruise ship. The audience was different each week so > the magician did the same tricks over and over again. There was only one > problem: the captain's parrot saw the shows each week and began to &nbs...	Phil	3	746	Aug 3, 2005 by Nic
	acceptance/serenity prayer (Preview) it is really amazing how, when you realize that you done all you could and thoes around us still don't realize that true inner part of yourself after you've shown it over and over...how in the past this would frustrate us and keep us so focused in the problem. how to fix this...lol i myself have r...	ellen	1	774	Aug 3, 2005 by Phil
	Remember When? (Preview) Oil Change instructions for Women: Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles (or thereabouts since the last oil change. Drink a cup of coffee. 15 minutes later write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: O...	Phil	0	888	Aug 3, 2005 by Phil
	yes OP it is a "great day for recovery"! (Preview) Today is August 3, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! UNDERSTANDING "Man --- a being in search of meaning." -- Plato Today I am on my way. With my sobriety has come a desire to understand --- understand life, understand me, understand my relationships and understand God. Meaning --- w...	wantneeda	4	1427	Aug 3, 2005 by wantneeda
	Denial (Preview) Persons In Denial: Appear to be irrational to those who know the problems and losses they have suffered.	Phil	5	732	Aug 3, 2005 by Nic
	bottom (Preview) *welcome to recovery,* I've heard it said that the bottom is whereever you stop digging. A bottom just means the lowest point reached before climbing up. The real bottom bottom is death, and I'm glad when people stop before hitting the real bottom. I do think that what you're doing sound...	amanda2u2	4	677	Aug 3, 2005 by cheri
	You too Gammy (Preview) Sent you an email too Gammy-let us know if your ok. We care.	Phil	3	936	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	The bull by the horns (Preview) Well-its a new day. Time to grab the bull by the horns, and truck into another one, sober. God? grab the tail will yu? and steer this thing!! Lets get atter, pitter patter!! Thats Canadian lingo for Have a good day guys!! :)	Phil	1	775	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	Insisting on the Best (Preview) Insisting on the Best We deserve the best life and love have to offer, be we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only...	OldPro	0	779	Aug 2, 2005 by OldPro
	Hey Rick? (Preview) Just sent you an email Bud. You want to talk? Throw your phone number back to me-Ile give you a call. Or let us know on the board, how youre doing. OK? Thinkin of yu.	Phil	0	896	Aug 2, 2005 by Phil
	Need some advice (Preview) I am hoping to get some advice about my sister. I know and am aware of her alcohol abuse and today for the 1st time she has told me that she has been drinking heavily for 2 yrs. She decided Thursday night thats she had had enough (when her boyfriend had made her her 6th drink) that she did...	helpformysis	6	722	Aug 2, 2005 by OldPro
	Just sharin' a bit.... (Preview) Hi all. Hope this post finds everyone in a great place tonight. I'm not so sure I am. Having some mixed emotions. Guess it's time. I've been riding the waves of "easy" for 31 days now. I picked up my "silver" chip at the 8:30p OS meeting. I was really proud of myself. Then, I find out my temp sponsor was not...	OldPro	7	853	Aug 2, 2005 by OldPro
	one day at a time (Preview) One Day At A Time I'm only human; I'm just a man Help me believe in what I could be and all that I am show me the stairway I have to climb Lord for my sake Teach me to take One day at a time One day at a time, sweet Jesus That's all I'm asking from you Give me the strength to do everything that I have to do Yesterday's g...	wantneeda	4	858	Aug 2, 2005 by Phil
	location of main office in NYC? (Preview) Anyone know if you can visit the main office (A.A. World Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, NY)? If so, do you know the address? I'll be in NYC next week.	gbr	3	702	Aug 2, 2005 by Phil
	Rick? (Preview) I love yu Buddy. Just because youre doin what youre doin doesnt change that. All the days youve been sober arent taken away from you. You still got em. Do what yu gotta do, and get your ass back here. And dont beat yourself up over it. We care.	Phil	6	720	Aug 2, 2005 by wantneeda
	Heavens Gate (Preview) Imagine this scene. A woman arrives at Heaven's gate with more baggage than she can carry. "Why afe you still hauling all this nonsense?" the angel at Celestial Control asks."You were supposed to get rid of most of it this time around". *"I know, but I could never kick the misery havit. It's...*	nancyjo59	0	747	Aug 2, 2005 by nancyjo59
	In Between (Preview) In Between Sometimes, to get from where we are to where we are going, we have to be willing to be in between. One of the hardest parts of recovery is the concept of letting go of what is old and familiar, but what we don't want, and being willing to stand with our hands empty while we wait for God to fill th...	Phil	2	745	Aug 2, 2005 by cheri
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