Alcoholics Anonymous

Phil · Phil

"In learning how to achieve some emotional balance in our lives, it is necessary to be able to look at our self, our own inner process, and the life dynamic itself, from different perspectives. It is this looking at different levels that is the process of processing. Processing is a matter of looking a...

Phil · Phil

It was New Year's Eve ... by then, actually, it was very early on New Year's morning. The drunk staggered out of the men's room and wobbled his way to the bar. "I, uh, lll..., I'll ha-have anudder. Maske itta dubble." The bartender looks him over and notices the vomit staining the front of the drunk'...

Phil · Phil

----------------------------------------------------- Edited by Phil at 16:56, 2004-12-30

Phil · Phil

I've started to realize that waiting is an art, that waiting achieves things. Waiting can be very, very powerful. Time is a valuable thing. If you can wait two years, you can sometimes achieve something that you could not achieve today, however hard you worked, however much money you threw up in the...

DblWinnr · DblWinnr

"Become a Searcher, for those who seek are the Finders of Treasures" (author unknown) "Be a good Listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble" (by Frank Tyger) Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight" (by Benjamin Franklin)...

Phil · Phil

Laying the Foundation The groundwork has been laid. Do you not see that? Don't you understand that all you have gone through was for a purpose? There was a reason, a good reason, for the waiting, the struggle, the pain, and finally the release. You have been prepared. The same wa...

John · John

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Be A Sponsor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ INTO ACTION A.A. is more than a set of principles; it is a society of alcoholics in action. We must carry the message, else we ourselves can wither and those who haven't been given the truth may die. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 13 I desperately wanted to live,...

Phil · Phil

There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, Two days which should be kept free of 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. ...

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...

Phil · Phil

*** Signs that you "just might" have a drinking problem. *** You lose arguments with inanimate objects. You have to hold onto the lawn to keep from falling off the earth. Your job is interfering with your drinking. Your doctor finds traces of blood in your alcohol stream. Sincerely beli...

Phil · Phil

Working today As we approach a new year, many of us feel fear. We look back on the past and worry about the future. But if we remember we only have today, we can work to make that future better. We have found true friends in our fellowship, and this is a time to be with them. Am I ensuring a fruitful fu...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Well, ya know what they say about us with PMS, a new Hairdo once a month! (that's me) No, that's 49, not 92! Here's your

(kick) in the butt to pack!

It's 49, plus add X amount of pounds having given birth to four! Now...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I noticed your little joke on marriage below. Am flipping you an email with another goodie. You can post it here sometime, if you haven't already. (You'll easily recognize my email addy in your inbox.)

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Well, it's that time of year again...New Year's resolutions. ha,ha. I have been telling myself I have these teeny, tiny goals I want to set, really tiny ones, not too difficult. I don't know, I don't know if my HP chuckles or frowns, and says "You have more Footwork to do".&n...

Phil · Phil

Commitment phobia – this is the fear and avoidance of having to commit to anything, but especially relationships. It can express itself in all kinds of different ways, but typically sufferers may exhibit any of these: Being overly critical of the other partner in the relationship, and/...

elizabeth · elizabeth

Expectations can cause havoc in our daily living. We all have a basic right to be treated with dignity and respect, but that doesn't mean life will always go our way. The twists and turns of life often carry us up rivers of disappointment to shores we never chose to visit. Facing life as fully involved tr...

Phil · Phil

No man is truly married until he understands every word his wife is NOT saying. Have a nice night Guys.

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Must Say, I am Soooo Tired today. I think the whole month of December has caught up with me Today! Pooped! Practicing H.A.L.T. all day today. Have a few sniffles to treat with some potato soup, and broth. Munching on crackers to settle my tum. (Ev...

Nic · Nic

How's it going over there? You have been in my thoughts.

Phil · Phil

Well Guys!! did we all get through the weekend ok? Amanda. good to hear your back on track. Some days I wonder what that is. Emotional balance they say.:) Busbe. I have all the answers. I just hafta matchem up with the questions.(Smile) I do know that we hafta take care of US first. And in tur...

elizabeth · elizabeth

Today I had a MountainWings Moment: My husband and I got into an argument on the way home from shopping today. When we got home I went into the bedroom to be alone because that's what I like to do when I'm mad. My daughter (who just turned four two weeks ago) came into the bedroom after me and said, "Mo...

Busbe · Busbe

I dont know how to start this but Im going to try to explain...My husbands alcoholic brother called which I had a feeling he would today havent heard from him for a year except for the card they sent to let us know they know about our grandson which I sent a christmas letter to the daughter of husband...

elizabeth · elizabeth

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AAOnline.net) December 18, 2004 Depression During acute depression, avoid trying to set your whole life in order all at once. If you take on assignments so heavy that you are sure to fail in them . . . then you are allowing yourself to be tricked by your unconsci...

elizabeth · elizabeth

NATIVE AMERICAN CODE OF ETHICS 1. Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak. 2. Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance. 3. Searc...

Phil · Phil

Some time ago a man punished his 5-year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became even more upset when the child pasted the gold paper so as to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her fat...

burt · burt

Here is a picture of a guy who had been balding 22 years and is now growing hair. He lives in S.F. his "before shots" are on the website. He is 48 years old. This is all new hair grown over the last 5 months from scalp that had been bald for 22 years. http://www.rk19.com/RKResults.html [img...

Nic · Nic

Hi All - Over this side, Christmas is winding to an end. There are sneaky bits of gift wrap still sneaking out from under couches and cupboards, despite the fact I keep putting them into the bin...the kids have test run every new toy, dvd and peice of technology and have headed to bed pleasantly ex...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Good morning all. Hope you have a great day today. I've just crawled out of bed after a hectic night with my womans entire family at the house (all 30 of them, the house just isn't big enough). It's 10:44 AM and I need a drink, a large strong one, probably about a pint, just to start the day. Obvio...

Phil · Phil

Bored hu? Well-Ile share a few things with yu Stan, my man. Over the past year, Ive gone through Luekemia and Chemo treatments. Ide rather be sober and bored. My marriage went for a crap. Ide rather be sober and bored Was in a deep depression for 10 months and suicidal Ide... >

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

A good thing about AA is that the people support the good efforts of those who are sincerely trying, even if they fall. Yesterday I went to a meeting after I had drunk some wine, and didn't know where to go from there... I went to the meeting, and they welcomed me... they didn't shun me, or jud...

lady_ladonna_1 · lady_ladonna_1

I went to visit my (ex) husband this past Sunday at the nursing home he is staying at. I don't know how many of you have experienced seeing someone dying with liver failure (Cirrhosis of the Liver) but it is heartbreaking. He is disoriented, cripple up with his hands and arms, can barely walk with his wal...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

My weekend ended up one of the best ever. I am soooo grateful for the 12 Step recovery programs and people. Thank you , Phil,,, for the support. Thank you, Jesus, my Higher Power. I rearranged my schedule for today,,,, and it turned out just the way my Higher Power wanted it. Inste...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Just stopping in to wish all a Merry Christmas and a blessed sober day. I have the ham in the oven and another cup of tea in hand. I was surprised by my 18 year old last night who got off work at 8 pm and drove the 100 miles home on very icy roads, those angels were with him. He said the first bridge he drove on was a...

Phil · Phil

Final Call at wishing you all a good Weekend with love. Damned Chicken just escaped outa the oven, crashed through the door, and is runnin down the highway. Somebody call the fire department QUICK!! Smoke all over the place!!! Next time Ile get a ham!!! Jeeeesus!!! Ile Catch the sucker!...

stancamden · stancamden

A very merry (sorry sober) Crimbo to everyone. This has certainly been the least fun of any xmas eve I can remember. The highlight was going to bed for a couple of hours this evening because I was so bored and there was nothing to do. If I was less determined I would have owned up to having made a hor...

Phil · Phil

"If one isnt grateful for being sober today--maybe one hasnt done enough research yet. It is unfortunate that some of us play with fire until we are burnt to a crisp, and finally accept Step One,---- and continue to do Simply, what is suggested in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I played...

Phil · Phil

We have no right to ask, when sorrow comes, Why did this happen to me? unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. --Philip S. Bernstein All of us have reasons to be grateful. Usually, the word implies we have received something. We often think of gratitude as that warm feelin...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I , for one, am having a terribly hard time. Even with the tips... it seems like everything that could sabotage my holiday is happening. I even tried drinking, and only got maudlin. I am out of commission for now. amanda

Phil · Phil

Just taking a minute to wish each and every one of you a sober serene weekend. And I wish you that, with love and gratitude from my heart. Onward Ho! with God as we understand Him--one day at a time, one minute at a time, one moment at a time. Live today to the fullest. There will come a day w...

Phil · Phil

Getting Through the Holidays For some, the sights, signs, and smells of the holidays bring joy and a warm feeling. But, while others are joyously diving into the season, some of us are dipping into conflict, guilt, and a sense of loss. We read articles on how to enjoy the holidays, we read abou...

Phil · Phil

Was reading one of your posts from below Stan. I wish to pass on to you buddy that you are not alone, even tho you might think you are. I was a loner when I came to AA. Thought it was religious also, and thought that I wasnt accepted. Found out that religion had nothing to do with it. Its just a spiritu...

Phil · Phil

Conduct During the Holiday Season... Running aluminum foil through a paper shredder at Kinko's to make tinsel is discouraged. Playing Jingle Bells on a neighbor's push-button phone during a party is forbidden. (It runs up an incredible long distance bill.) Rental cars are not to b...

Phil · Phil

Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year, which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Good morning all. Last night I went to see a great band from 15-20 years ago called the Pogues (Irish music) The lead singer staggered onto stage holding a litre bottle of whisky, hardly able to speak let alone sing. He just about managed the whole show without falling over, or breaki...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Just having that first cup of tea,and trying to keep warm. I've been reading the board the last few days but I've not been feeling well, so just doing the bare necessities. I've been going to meetings, reading AA literature, and getting ready for Christmas.I will chair the AA meeting tonight,I know qu...

Busbe · Busbe

I need something else explained to me about the alcoholics. We havent heard from them since Christmas last year which was a bs letter they were trying to move in with us and I didnt answer...We get this Christmas letter from a neice of my husbands I sent a christmas letter to her knowing she would l...

Busbe · Busbe

Christmas Bah humbug lol

Phil · Phil

Holiday Triggers One year, when I was a child, my father got drunk and violent at Christmas. I had just unwrapped a present, a bottle of hand lotion, when he exploded in an alcoholic rage. Our Christmas was disrupted. It was terrible. It was frightening for the whole family. Now, thirty-five year...

stancamden · stancamden

1. Its worse for the troops in Iraq 2. Blunkett has gone 3........

Kendall · Kendall

We had it all set up for this past Saturday. It was an "open" meeting so that my husband could go with me and it was a meeting specifically for beginners. I have a 16 month old daughter so we had to arrange a baby-sitter without revealing where we were going. The only babysitter we have is my cousin and the me...

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	Just a small share-Have a great day guys (Preview) "In learning how to achieve some emotional balance in our lives, it is necessary to be able to look at our self, our own inner process, and the life dynamic itself, from different perspectives. It is this looking at different levels that is the process of processing. Processing is a matter of looking a...	Phil	0	814	Dec 31, 2004 by Phil
	Only a practicing Alky could think this one up (Preview) It was New Year's Eve ... by then, actually, it was very early on New Year's morning. The drunk staggered out of the men's room and wobbled his way to the bar. "I, uh, lll..., I'll ha-have anudder. Maske itta dubble." The bartender looks him over and notices the vomit staining the front of the drunk'...	Phil	1	828	Dec 31, 2004 by Nic
	Sign In A Bar (Preview) ----------------------------------------------------- Edited by Phil at 16:56, 2004-12-30	Phil	1	870	Dec 30, 2004 by Phil
	Waiting (Preview) I've started to realize that waiting is an art, that waiting achieves things. Waiting can be very, very powerful. Time is a valuable thing. If you can wait two years, you can sometimes achieve something that you could not achieve today, however hard you worked, however much money you threw up in the...	Phil	0	884	Dec 30, 2004 by Phil
	Thoughtful Things to Remember... (Preview) "Become a Searcher, for those who seek are the Finders of Treasures" (author unknown) "Be a good Listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble" (by Frank Tyger) Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight" (by Benjamin Franklin)...	DblWinnr	1	848	Dec 30, 2004 by Phil
	The Foundation (Preview) Laying the Foundation The groundwork has been laid. Do you not see that? Don't you understand that all you have gone through was for a purpose? There was a reason, a good reason, for the waiting, the struggle, the pain, and finally the release. You have been prepared. The same wa...	Phil	0	853	Dec 30, 2004 by Phil
	Into Action - Thought for the day (Preview) ~~~~~~~~~Be A Sponsor~~~~~~~~~ INTO ACTION A.A. is more than a set of principles; it is a society of alcoholics in action. We must carry the message, else we ourselves can wither and those who haven't been given the truth may die. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 13 I desperately wanted to live,...	John	1	963	Dec 30, 2004 by Phil
	Have a great day guys (Preview) There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, Two days which should be kept free of 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. ...	Phil	3	1100	Dec 30, 2004 by Phil
	Self Destruction (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	1041	Dec 30, 2004 by Phil
	Remember When (Preview) * Signs that you "just might" have a drinking problem. * You lose arguments with inanimate objects. You have to hold onto the lawn to keep from falling off the earth. Your job is interfering with your drinking. Your doctor finds traces of blood in your alcohol stream. Sincerely beli...	Phil	1	892	Dec 29, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
	Working Today (Preview) Working today As we approach a new year, many of us feel fear. We look back on the past and worry about the future. But if we remember we only have today, we can work to make that future better. We have found true friends in our fellowship, and this is a time to be with them. Am I ensuring a fruitful fu...	Phil	0	894	Dec 28, 2004 by Phil
	Right Back at ya, Phil (Preview) Well, ya know what they say about us with PMS, a new Hairdo once a month! (that's me) No, that's 49, not 92! Here's your (kick) in the butt to pack! It's 49, plus add X amount of pounds having given birth to four! Now...	wallsal55	1	1171	Dec 28, 2004 by Phil
	Phil.... (Preview) I noticed your little joke on marriage below. Am flipping you an email with another goodie. You can post it here sometime, if you haven't already. (You'll easily recognize my email addy in your inbox.)	wallsal55	3	832	Dec 28, 2004 by Phil
	Just Wondering.... Footwork (Preview) Well, it's that time of year again...New Year's resolutions. ha,ha. I have been telling myself I have these teeny, tiny goals I want to set, really tiny ones, not too difficult. I don't know, I don't know if my HP chuckles or frowns, and says "You have more Footwork to do".&n...	wallsal55	1	1075	Dec 28, 2004 by Phil
	Phobias (Preview) Commitment phobia – this is the fear and avoidance of having to commit to anything, but especially relationships. It can express itself in all kinds of different ways, but typically sufferers may exhibit any of these: Being overly critical of the other partner in the relationship, and/...	Phil	1	1044	Dec 28, 2004 by wallsal55
	Expectations (Preview) Expectations can cause havoc in our daily living. We all have a basic right to be treated with dignity and respect, but that doesn't mean life will always go our way. The twists and turns of life often carry us up rivers of disappointment to shores we never chose to visit. Facing life as fully involved tr...	elizabeth	1	1004	Dec 28, 2004 by Phil
	Thought For The Night (Preview) No man is truly married until he understands every word his wife is NOT saying. Have a nice night Guys.	Phil	0	971	Dec 27, 2004 by Phil
	Glad to Be Back... (Preview) Must Say, I am Soooo Tired today. I think the whole month of December has caught up with me Today! Pooped! Practicing H.A.L.T. all day today. Have a few sniffles to treat with some potato soup, and broth. Munching on crackers to settle my tum. (Ev...	wallsal55	2	931	Dec 27, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Amanda (Preview) How's it going over there? You have been in my thoughts.	Nic	2	1165	Dec 27, 2004 by Nic
	Hey! Its Monday!! (Preview) Well Guys!! did we all get through the weekend ok? Amanda. good to hear your back on track. Some days I wonder what that is. Emotional balance they say.:) Busbe. I have all the answers. I just hafta matchem up with the questions.(Smile) I do know that we hafta take care of US first. And in tur...	Phil	3	1481	Dec 27, 2004 by Busbe
	from the mouths of babes (Preview) Today I had a MountainWings Moment: My husband and I got into an argument on the way home from shopping today. When we got home I went into the bedroom to be alone because that's what I like to do when I'm mad. My daughter (who just turned four two weeks ago) came into the bedroom after me and said, "Mo...	elizabeth	3	1215	Dec 27, 2004 by amanda2u2
	Phone call (Preview) I dont know how to start this but Im going to try to explain...My husbands alcoholic brother called which I had a feeling he would today havent heard from him for a year except for the card they sent to let us know they know about our grandson which I sent a christmas letter to the daughter of husband...	Busbe	10	1393	Dec 27, 2004 by Busbe
	AA Thought for the Day (Preview) AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AAOnline.net) December 18, 2004 Depression During acute depression, avoid trying to set your whole life in order all at once. If you take on assignments so heavy that you are sure to fail in them . . . then you are allowing yourself to be tricked by your unconsci...	elizabeth	2	1006	Dec 27, 2004 by Busbe
	native american code of ethics (Preview) NATIVE AMERICAN CODE OF ETHICS 1. Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak. 2. Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance. 3. Searc...	elizabeth	1	1892	Dec 27, 2004 by Phil
	Grateful Stuff (Preview) Some time ago a man punished his 5-year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became even more upset when the child pasted the gold paper so as to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her fat...	Phil	0	1002	Dec 27, 2004 by Phil
	Stress of going bald removed! (Preview) Here is a picture of a guy who had been balding 22 years and is now growing hair. He lives in S.F. his "before shots" are on the website. He is 48 years old. This is all new hair grown over the last 5 months from scalp that had been bald for 22 years. http://www.rk19.com/RKResults.html [img...	burt	2	1333	Dec 26, 2004 by amanda2u2
	Santa's been (Preview) Hi All - Over this side, Christmas is winding to an end. There are sneaky bits of gift wrap still sneaking out from under couches and cupboards, despite the fact I keep putting them into the bin...the kids have test run every new toy, dvd and peice of technology and have headed to bed pleasantly ex...	Nic	5	1259	Dec 26, 2004 by Nic
	Christmas Day! (Preview) Good morning all. Hope you have a great day today. I've just crawled out of bed after a hectic night with my womans entire family at the house (all 30 of them, the house just isn't big enough). It's 10:44 AM and I need a drink, a large strong one, probably about a pint, just to start the day. Obvio...	Cabbageheadchris	3	1217	Dec 26, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Well Stan ole Boy:) (Preview) Bored hu? Well-Ile share a few things with yu Stan, my man. Over the past year, Ive gone through Luekemia and Chemo treatments. Ide rather be sober and bored. My marriage went for a crap. Ide rather be sober and bored Was in a deep depression for 10 months and suicidal Ide... >	Phil	1	1262	Dec 26, 2004 by stancamden
	after falling (Preview) A good thing about AA is that the people support the good efforts of those who are sincerely trying, even if they fall. Yesterday I went to a meeting after I had drunk some wine, and didn't know where to go from there... I went to the meeting, and they welcomed me... they didn't shun me, or jud...	amanda2u2	4	1277	Dec 25, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Visit with Dying (ex) Husband (Preview) I went to visit my (ex) husband this past Sunday at the nursing home he is staying at. I don't know how many of you have experienced seeing someone dying with liver failure (Cirrhosis of the Liver) but it is heartbreaking. He is disoriented, cripple up with his hands and arms, can barely walk with his wal...	lady_ladonna_1	6	1471	Dec 25, 2004 by DblWinnr
	thank you all, and thank God (Preview) My weekend ended up one of the best ever. I am soooo grateful for the 12 Step recovery programs and people. Thank you , Phil,,, for the support. Thank you, Jesus, my Higher Power. I rearranged my schedule for today,,,, and it turned out just the way my Higher Power wanted it. Inste...	amanda2u2	1	999	Dec 25, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
	Merry Christmas Ya'll ! (Preview) Just stopping in to wish all a Merry Christmas and a blessed sober day. I have the ham in the oven and another cup of tea in hand. I was surprised by my 18 year old last night who got off work at 8 pm and drove the 100 miles home on very icy roads, those angels were with him. He said the first bridge he drove on was a...	GammyRose	4	996	Dec 25, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Please Help Me!!!! (Preview) Final Call at wishing you all a good Weekend with love. Damned Chicken just escaped outa the oven, crashed through the door, and is runnin down the highway. Somebody call the fire department QUICK!! Smoke all over the place!!! Next time Ile get a ham!!! Jeeeesus!!! Ile Catch the sucker!...	Phil	3	964	Dec 25, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Christmas Eve (Preview) A very merry (sorry sober) Crimbo to everyone. This has certainly been the least fun of any xmas eve I can remember. The highlight was going to bed for a couple of hours this evening because I was so bored and there was nothing to do. If I was less determined I would have owned up to having made a hor...	stancamden	6	1215	Dec 25, 2004 by stancamden
	A Sponsors Quote (Preview) "If one isnt grateful for being sober today--maybe one hasnt done enough research yet. It is unfortunate that some of us play with fire until we are burnt to a crisp, and finally accept Step One,---- and continue to do Simply, what is suggested in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I played...	Phil	1	899	Dec 25, 2004 by amanda2u2
	Have A Sober Serene Day Guys. (Preview) We have no right to ask, when sorrow comes, Why did this happen to me? unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. --Philip S. Bernstein All of us have reasons to be grateful. Usually, the word implies we have received something. We often think of gratitude as that warm feelin...	Phil	0	1031	Dec 25, 2004 by Phil
	the "Bermuda Triangle" (Preview) I , for one, am having a terribly hard time. Even with the tips... it seems like everything that could sabotage my holiday is happening. I even tried drinking, and only got maudlin. I am out of commission for now. amanda	amanda2u2	2	2121	Dec 25, 2004 by amanda2u2
	Hey Guys? (Preview) Just taking a minute to wish each and every one of you a sober serene weekend. And I wish you that, with love and gratitude from my heart. Onward Ho! with God as we understand Him--one day at a time, one minute at a time, one moment at a time. Live today to the fullest. There will come a day w...	Phil	2	1011	Dec 24, 2004 by catherine
	Getting Through (Preview) Getting Through the Holidays For some, the sights, signs, and smells of the holidays bring joy and a warm feeling. But, while others are joyously diving into the season, some of us are dipping into conflict, guilt, and a sense of loss. We read articles on how to enjoy the holidays, we read abou...	Phil	1	855	Dec 24, 2004 by Busbe
	To Stan (Preview) Was reading one of your posts from below Stan. I wish to pass on to you buddy that you are not alone, even tho you might think you are. I was a loner when I came to AA. Thought it was religious also, and thought that I wasnt accepted. Found out that religion had nothing to do with it. Its just a spiritu...	Phil	3	1402	Dec 24, 2004 by stancamden
	Conduct (Preview) Conduct During the Holiday Season... Running aluminum foil through a paper shredder at Kinko's to make tinsel is discouraged. Playing Jingle Bells on a neighbor's push-button phone during a party is forbidden. (It runs up an incredible long distance bill.) Rental cars are not to b...	Phil	0	850	Dec 24, 2004 by Phil
	Recovery (Preview) Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year, which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of...	Phil	3	1661	Dec 23, 2004 by Phil
	Live on Stage? (Preview) Good morning all. Last night I went to see a great band from 15-20 years ago called the Pogues (Irish music) The lead singer staggered onto stage holding a litre bottle of whisky, hardly able to speak let alone sing. He just about managed the whole show without falling over, or breaki...	Cabbageheadchris	8	1421	Dec 23, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
	Goodmorning all.... (Preview) Just having that first cup of tea,and trying to keep warm. I've been reading the board the last few days but I've not been feeling well, so just doing the bare necessities. I've been going to meetings, reading AA literature, and getting ready for Christmas.I will chair the AA meeting tonight,I know qu...	GammyRose	2	1232	Dec 23, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
	Outlaws at holidays (Preview) I need something else explained to me about the alcoholics. We havent heard from them since Christmas last year which was a bs letter they were trying to move in with us and I didnt answer...We get this Christmas letter from a neice of my husbands I sent a christmas letter to her knowing she would l...	Busbe	2	1227	Dec 23, 2004 by Busbe
	Christmas (Preview) Christmas Bah humbug lol	Busbe	3	956	Dec 23, 2004 by Busbe
	2 Thoughts For The Day (Preview) Holiday Triggers One year, when I was a child, my father got drunk and violent at Christmas. I had just unwrapped a present, a bottle of hand lotion, when he exploded in an alcoholic rage. Our Christmas was disrupted. It was terrible. It was frightening for the whole family. Now, thirty-five year...	Phil	2	1340	Dec 23, 2004 by Phil
	Reasons to be Cheerful (Preview) 1. Its worse for the troops in Iraq 2. Blunkett has gone 3........	stancamden	2	999	Dec 23, 2004 by amanda2u2
	Still trying to get to that first meeting (Preview) We had it all set up for this past Saturday. It was an "open" meeting so that my husband could go with me and it was a meeting specifically for beginners. I have a 16 month old daughter so we had to arrange a baby-sitter without revealing where we were going. The only babysitter we have is my cousin and the me...	Kendall	5	1562	Dec 23, 2004 by Nic
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