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family
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good morning!i been doing good just checking in i know how worried gammy gets ha ha. im going golfing with my brother today and looking forward to it. i have 4 brothers and 4 sister they are slowly excecping me back. after i made a ass out of myself in front of them and there kids it feels great getting a seco...
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Return of the Psycho Bitch!
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I am having the hardest time controlling my emotions right now, especially with my boyfriend! I know it's because I'm fresh off a relapse and things are still kind of crazy, but I HATE acting like this!!
I completely lose it on him and turn into a total psycho bitch - throwing temp...
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" An Ever-Growing Freedom"
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July 8 The Seventh Step is where we make the change in our attitude which permits us, with humility as our guide, to move out from ourselves toward others and toward God. Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions p. 76
When I finally asked God to remove those things blocki...
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My prayers are with you
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For any members of the board who reside in London or have family nearby...
My prayers go out tonight that you and yours are safe today.
Love,cheri
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Nails in the Fence
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There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of...
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Worried About Myself
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I've joined here because I'm worried about my drinking.
Maybe it's denial, but I really don't think I'm an alcoholic. I just have been partying a lot and I'm worried about it developing into alcoholism.
I've been finding comfort in drinking. I actually work at a bar, and I don't drink on the...
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"... And Letting Go Of It"
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July 7 ...primarily fear that we would lose something we already possessed or would fail to get something we demanded. Living upon a basis of unsatisfied demands, we were in a state of continual disturbance and frustration. Therefore, no peace was to be had unless we could find a...
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Day SIX & still sober
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Well, I'm still here...... It's day #6 without a drink. Longest I've ever gone in 25 yrs. I have hit every meeting I could in the last 3 days and am off to one in a few minutes....... I've met some awesome folks in AA and I've met some real A-holes too!! LOL. But we ALL share the same problem and that's all that...
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" A New Direction "
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July 5 Our human resources as marshalled by the will, were not sufficient; they failed utterly... Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all our activities. Alcoholics Anonymous p.45, 85
I hear talk of the "weak-willed" alcoholic, but...
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heartache
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Heartache is a part of the living experience. It touches us all and can be felt on many levels - from a tragic loss to a private personal passage. Each time we feel the ache, we are being challenged to grow, to learn, and to better love ourselves and others. Faith, foregiveness, acceptance, and the coura...
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Newcomer
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Hello all,
I am new to the board. I have a week and a half sober, but I'm not new to AA. (I had a year and a half and then relapsed for 7-8 months.) I came across this board and I sometimes get bored at work during the day, so I figured this would be a healthy way to&nbs...
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"Identifying Fear..."
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July 6 The cheif activator of our defects has been self-centered fear... Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions p.76
When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This "evil and corroding thread" is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others' opinio...
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"A Natural Faith"
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July 4 ... deep down in every man, woman ,and child, is the fundamental idea of God. It may be obscured by calamity, by pomp, by worship of other things, but in some form or other it is there. For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstations of that power in hu...
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What a busy world we live in...
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Far out. You wander off for 5 minutes....(oh ok, a coupla days)...and the whole world changes completely.
Hello folks. The board looks heaps busy.
Great to see OldPro here, sharing and flying the flag of success. Have enjoyed reading back over your triumphs and am impressed by your willingness...
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Discussion: DOES SELFISHNESS=SELF CONCERN?
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How Bill W. refuted that 'A.A. is a SELFISH program.'
.... Another correspondent complained directly that he had been "disturbed to hear some A.A. speakers say, 'A.A. is a selfish program.'" The co-founder's response was eventually published in "The A.A. Way of Life":
I can see why you are dist...
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Onset of alcoholism faster in women
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http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=31&art_id=qw111742974190B255
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Questions, questions, questions
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Didn't sleep too much last night, my mind raced. Everything from childhood to last night's meeting........ these are some of the questions that came to mind, and please forgive me if anyone thinks their stupid or ignorant!
Can I drink O'douls or a non-alcholic beer? They have a small percen...
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Here's MY story.....
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Yesterday morning I woke up late for work again. So, I called in, again. Now I'm not sure if I even have any sick days left. You see I'm sure I've used them all up, I've had to by now, but I always have a story to explain it away or I'll take my write up and make it to work long enough for it to come off my record. Now...
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I DID IT
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I made that first meeting. It was something. And you all were right, I feel great right now! I was welcomed with open arms and have never felt so loved from people who don't even know me. It was amazing. I got a white chip! And my plan is 90 meetings in 90 days! There are many thru-out the day so that wil...
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I NEED HELP!!!!
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My name is ed scott. I have a son who is in the hospital for a brain anurism. His name is Tim S. He has two years sober and really needs a lot of prayer, so if you could please say some prayers. Thank you
Ed Scott
edscott@adelphia.net
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Oh God! I'm so scared
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I have an hour before I have to leave for my very first meeting. And I'm terrified. My mind keeps saying " This really means I can't drink ever again. This really means I AM an alcoholic. Where will I go now, who will be my friends, what will I do with my free time, cuz doing anything always invo...
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AA Meeting Questions - I'm soooo confused
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Why is it so difficult to get a straight answer from someone? I have planned to attend my first meeting in a few hours, and going online to find when and where is soooo confusing. They say things like Open, closed, speaker, etc. (I get the ns, women, etc part, just not the rest). Then I...
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There's beer in my fridge.....
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But I know it's OK, TODAY. My last beer was about 11:30 pm Friday night and I had sooo many I'm still recouperating from that. So, the beer will stay in the fridge un-opended atleast for a few more days. But, soon enough, the hangover will be gone and so will the feelings of guil...
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Today is the first (sober) day of the rest of my life
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today is the first day of the rest of my life (I hope) that i will no longer drink. been doing it pretty regular since i was 14, 39 now! newly divorced, about a year, used to drink at home, alone, but discovered bars recently. well, after about 3 months now of going pretty regular and "h...
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forced retirement
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Well everyone the day has come when my husband was forced to retire he will be 67
in September and the job he had was so stressful I know it is a blessing in disquise.
And I have to trust Higher Power that he will look after us. Our plans was for him
to work another year but as tired as he was gettin...
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1st step
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Though I've been sober for a number of years, I am most certainly new around here. I've left a few post's and have done a lot of reading. And I've enjoyed it all. MANY trips down memory lane. Whether here or at an AA meeting, I am thankful for newcomers. The one's who have...
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Goodmorning world!
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Well, I've had a cup of coffee and 2 cups of tea this morning and have just got caught up posting the Daily Reflections for the past 3 days. My hands have really been hurting, I have carpral tunnel in both, and a few other problems. Sorry I get behind, will try to do better.
The path my Higher Power has me on...
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"Experience The Best Teacher"
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July 3 Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. Alcoholics Anonymous p. 87
Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only te...
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"The Heart of True Sobriety"
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July 2 We find that no one need have difficulty with the spirtuality of the program. Willingness, honesty,and open-mindedness are the essentials of recovery. But these are indispensable. Alcoholics Anonymous p.570
Am I honest enough to accept myself...
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"The Best For Today"
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July 1 The principles we have set down are guides to progress. Alcoholics Anonymous p.60
Just as a sculptor will use different tools to achieve desired effects in creating a work of art, in Alcoholics Anonymous the Twelve Steps are used to bring about results in my own life. I do...
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Thank god every day
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 I am so grateful to God for the life I have. I am the luckiest person alive. When I think of all of the horrible things that could have been much worse and I know that God kept me safe.
I am also knowledgeable that without God I cannot have this existence. My faith is stronger than ever. I am getting...
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forth of july
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well here comes another july 4th . but this year it going to be different i cannot remember the last 4th that i wasnt sh faced by 4 oclock. maybe this year i can go to the fireworks with my family and remember it. man did i waste alot of years . now sober i owe much to all here for helping me stay tha...
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Good Morning all
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Hi everyone,
This is a busy weekend for those of us that live in the USA, and I hope everyone has a safe, sober holiday weekend.
We are having rodeo and carnival this week, so I've been really busy. We have had lots of rain, the hills are green instead of brown. I'm starting to see all the babies as I driv...
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Hi from a newbie
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Hi to all from a newbie here. I am starting day 3 and thought I would post to introduce myself
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Hello, first timer here online
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Hi there, I just wanted to say hello to all the folks here. I am seeking some companionship in my recovery and would like to chat with other fellow AA folks. Drop me a line! I have been sober for almost 2 months. Long story, would like to share, but would also like to listen as wel...
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From Akron to the Internet
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A time line of A.A. communication
The ways A.A's carry the message has changed over the years. The message hasn't.
1935: Bill W. & Dr. Bob meet face to face in Akron.
1939: The Big Book is published, carrying the message in print.
1939: First public service message about the Big Book app...
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Living with alcoholism
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http://www.thirdage.com/healthgate/files/13347.html
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Interesting hypothetical: Your thoughts?
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Bill Binge has come to you for advice. He looks disheveled and has an odor of alcohol about him. He has provided the following information.
Bill was a Vice President of Rigrental Corp. where he headed the sales division. Rigrental leases truck trailers througho...
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Sacrifice=Unity=Survival
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June 30 The unity , the effectiviness, and even the survival of A.A. will always depend upon our continued willingness to give up some of our personal ambitions and desires for the common safety and welfare. Just as sacrifice means survival for the individual alcoholic ,...
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The past unfolds
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I spent hours looking at photo albums and most of the pictures I remember but I wonder what the hell went wrong with so many incidences? I remember so many people that were in our lives and a drunken outburst from myself or my sister would alienate them forever.
I'm roasting for the 14th night in a row. A...
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"A Rippling Effect"
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June 29 Having learned to live life so happily, we'd show everyone else how... Yes,we of A.A. did dream those dreams. How natural that was,since most alcoholics are bankrupt idealists...So why shouldn't we share our way of life with everyone? Twelve Steps and Twelve Tra...
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didnt make the whole weekend but....
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ev thing was ok untill sunday after work,my ex was stood there begging me to have him back,i felt strong and said no.sat at home for an hr tops on my own and that bloody little voice started....just get 8 it will be ok!!it was'nt.needless to say this section went on til monday evening i couldnt get my son to...
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Why study AA History?
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Why Study A.A. History? This article is written by nationally recognized historian and oft-quoted Alcoholics Anonymous archivist Mitchell K.
Why study, or for that matter, even discuss the history of Alcoholics Anonymous? What difference would it m...
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Daily Readings
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Hi All
Just wandering what kind of daily readings people "do".
My ritual is to get up, have coffee and open some kind of daily ready book.
In the first year it was that "24 hour a day book" but it was not good for me, so I switched to Daily Reflections for a few years. In my fourth year, som...
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Alcoholic and Drug Addicted Doctors in Denial
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Imagine going to sick doctor to get help.
I remember how sick I was before I came into recovery. I was riddled with denial and my decision making was way off center. My decisions did not serve me or those around me. God help us if I was a doctor with that kind of head!
Now it seems that Alcoholism and Drug...
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"The Determination Of Our Founders"
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June 28 A year and six months later these three had suceeded with seven more. Alcoholics Anonymous p. 159
If it had not been for the fierce determination of our founders, A.A. would have quickly faded like so many other so-called good causes. I look a...
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"Conforming To The A.A. Way"
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June 27 We obey A.A.'s Steps and Traditions because we really want them for ourselves. It is no longer a question of good or evil; we conform because we genuinely want to conform. Such is our process of growth in unity and function. Such is the evidence of God's grace and love...
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Isn't life grand?!!!
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Clean and sober....nothing compares...nothing!!!!
I took my boyfreind to a meeting today.,...he was really nervous!! But he said as long as I stayed close to him he thought he'd be ok...He was asked to share ( and before going to the meeting he said he was going to give a fake name...) but he said he re...
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Hi Everybody
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Just got back from spending the weekend at my sponsor's wedding...got to visit with all the people I love and miss so much. But I really missed all the people I've met here...Wendy,Nic, and Gammy especially.
Welcome to all the new people here...I'm so glad the board is picking up in activity again. K...
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"A Gift That Grows With Time"
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June 26 For most normal folks , drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. It means release from care, boredom and worry. It is joyous release from care, boredom and worry. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that li...
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