Alcoholics Anonymous

leavetherest · leavetherest

https://www.ncadd.org/get-help/take-the-test/am-i-alcoholic-self-test

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 3, 2016Quote of the WeekKeep the broom on your side of the street. It is so easy for me to point my finger and judge. Hes not open minded enough. She should stop telling people what to do. Hes driving like a jerk. Shes not raising her kids right, etc. By constantly criticizing and condemnin...

priorgirl · priorgirl

After 9 years of continuous sobriety I relapsed and have spent the last 4 years trying to piece together any length of sobriety. I have been to treatment, and stayed sober for 6 months after that. I have a tough, but loving sponsor who has stuck with me for the last 2 years. Recently, I have not been abl...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

Hi All! rather than hi jack someone elses thread I thought I would start a new one to answer Pappy's query. The AA life is pretty fantastic. For those that don't know me, I got sober a while back by taking all the steps and adopting a simple way of living as described is steps 10-12. Life has generally been g...

Bunchie · Bunchie

Hey Pappy, I think I am starting to figure some stuff out. I remember when I first stopped drinking , I was all caught up in the how's and whys of alcoholism and alcoholics. I remember you told me to concentrate on staying sober and going to meetings. I thank you for that immensely. I am starting to reslize...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Being PresentReality can be a difficult place to live. Sometimes it seems impossible to stay in the here and now. From time to time we all revisit the past and yearn for the future. This is natural. Being present every minute of the day is impossible for anyone. Still, we can strive to be present for as ma...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Tanin · Tanin

Looks like major changes are coming for those seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol treatment. Looks like some of these changes will significantly affect Alcoholics Anonymous. Insurers Pushing For Changes In Substance Abuse Battle By Mara Lee July 11, 2016Hartford- Facing a surge in subst...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

September 26, 2016Quote of the WeekMy brain is like a photographers dark room; the only thing I develop is negative. Towards the end of my drinking I was as much addicted to negative thinking as I was drugs and alcohol. Alcoholism robbed me of hope, took away possibilities of happiness, and the onl...

Bunchie · Bunchie

Honesty to I have been sober a short time and recently went on a baseball trip with my son. The other parents, good people all drank in parking lot before game. When I was drinking I could never do that, I would of continued on and missed most of game if not all. The non alcoholic can have 2 drinks go to game an...

gonee · gonee

"We think it dangerous if he rushes headlong at his economic problem. The family will be affected also, pleasantly at first, as they feel their money troubles are about to be solved, then not so pleasantly as they find themselves neglected. Dad may be tired at night and preoccupied by day. He may take s...

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

*** Monkeys *** Once upon a time, in a village, a man appeared and announced to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each. The villagers, seeing that there were many monkeys around, went out to the forest and started catching them. The man bought thousands at $10. And, as supply started to dim...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Change Comes One Choice, One Breath at a Time by Becky Vollmer This week I celebrated 365 days of sobriety. That's roughly 9,000 hours or 525K minutes. Most importantly, it's more than 3 million breaths. If you'd have asked me a year ago whether I could go 3 million breaths without a drink, I probably w...

Smoking among AA members · mr_clean

Hey everyone, Just had my third meeting. Two days sober now and feeling great (First meeting I was off my tree). Thanks for everybody's support. I noticed out of the 10-12 people there, I was the only one who didn't smoke cigarettes (there may have been one or two others). Most had one before the meetin...

JerryF · JerryF

to follow the input of my HP. 17 years ago one of my recovering AA sisters dropped by my office and asked me to come out to speak with her own sister. I was managing an auto dealership and she was in a jeep parked at the entrance. When I got to the Jeep a body form was on the passenger side slumped against t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

In me there is darkness. But with you there is light. --Dietrich BonhoefferA speaker at a meeting said, "To continue something when I'm making mistakes takes emotional courage." She was talking about making a decision to turn her will and life over to her Higher Power, and how it works in her life. To k...

Baba Louie · Baba Louie

Cool segment on NPR the other day. Elizebeth Vargas was a newscaster for one of the big TV networks. She was an alcoholic. Shes sober now, and she told her story. Said good stuff about AA, and really hit the nail on the head about the anxiety trap. You know, when you get to the point, when yer drinking to st...

Green Hope · Green Hope

Hi all, I have been lurking on this site for about six months and am extremely grateful for all of the ESH I have absorbed. I had 14 months of sobriety and last night I relapsed. I saw it coming, and knew I needed to go to a meeting, but was overwhelmed by the "insanity." Was just thinking of immediate rel...

New Member Here · Roman

I'm from Southern California with 23 days of sobriety. Its a rough road. Looking forward to interacting with other members for motivation and advice. Thanks, Roman.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

September 19, 2016Quote of the WeekWe never know the difference between a tragedy and a blessing. When I got sober and stopped doing drugs and drinking, I thought it was the worst tragedy ever. First, I thought I could never go to Europe again I mean who could enjoy England without going into a pub a...

Tanin · Tanin

This is Chapter 11 from the AA book titled Living Sober. I love this book and all its practical advice -- based on mucho experience from the first 30 years of AA. Has a great description of what a sponsor is. Availing yourself of a sponsor Not every AA member has had a sponsor. But thousands of us say we wo...

Philipld · Philipld

Where Did The 12 Steps Come From? by Bill W. July 1953 A.A. Grapevine AAs are always asking: "Where did the Twelve Steps come from?" In the last analysis, perhaps nobody knows. Yet some of the events which led to their formulation are as clear to me as though they took place yesterday. So far a...

LinBaba · LinBaba

We live sedentary lifestyles and eat crap, breathe toxins and then wonder about our weight gain and anxiety and depression, so we go on unhealthy "diets" and eat pills to combat our weight gain, heart problems, obesity, anxiety and depression, we buy the products sold to us on TV, the newe...

rdy4change · rdy4change

Please help. I'm lost. I've been in the program for years. In a new place after moving a I a cross the country, I'm not ok. Please help. -- Edited by rdy4change on Sunday 11th of September 2016 10:02:22 AM

Tanin · Tanin

May be some hope here... NewsmaxScientists Reverse Alcohol Dependence in AnimalsWednesday, September 7, 2016 11:55 AM By: Sylvia Booth Hubbard Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) may have discovered a way to eliminate the urge to drink. "We can completely reverse alcohol de...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Share: September 12, 2016Quote of the WeekIll never be alright until its all alright now. Ive always lived waiting for some future time or event to make me happy. When I meet her then Ill be happy. As soon as I make enough money, then Ill be alright. When I finally pay off my house, then Ill fee...

gonee · gonee

Foreward To First Edition *Tenth Printing, August, 1946 "We, of Alcoholics Anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body."That's all AA is. We borrowed from religion, science and medicine, to achieve that objective. Whateve...

QueenBfree · QueenBfree

Does anyone know the joke about the different religions and what they do when the church is on fire....and what AA members do???

Roman · Roman

Well, tomorrow will be 30 days of sobriety for me if I don't drink. Been going to discussion topic meetings only, until last week when I found a Big Book study group. Now I will go to both. I started reading the 12 and 12. I'll read the book cover to cover and then start working the steps. Well, that's the pla...

Tanin · Tanin

http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/real-life/new-film-by-alcoholics-anonymous-highlights-dangers-of-addiction-and-how-to-get-help-417786.html

BB Pattie · BB Pattie

My name is Pattie and I'm an Alcoholic, I joined this online community of Alcoholic Anonymous recently and am overjoyed by the amazing amount of support that is being offered to fellow Alcoholics. I have only attended F2F (face to face) meetings for my entire sobriety. Yeah I know you guys have...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

September 5, 2016Quote of the WeekThe worst vice is advice. Everybody has an opinion. And before recovery, I would readily give you mine. It didnt matter if you asked for it or not; it didnt matter whether I had ever taken the advice myself to see if it worked; and it didnt matter if it made you feel be...

jen12345 · jen12345

Well, just did a 28 day program! Got out yesterday. Did an intake interview for another facility for IOP. I start tomorrow. Getting home settled then going to a meeting tomorrow. Thanks for your support. Love..jenny

SimonS · SimonS

I have moved to another city. So it's no longer convenient to see my old sponsor. So I told my old sponsor in my old town that I was going to ask someone in my new town who has 42 years with AA sobriety. My old sponsor was fine with that and we parted on good terms. So I asked this guy at the AA meet in my new town wit...

too_many_secrets · too_many_secrets

Hello All, It's time. I'm sure I am classic in 1000 ways and I am OK with that. Maybe even knowing that is a comfort to me. My name is Bill and I am an alcoholic. Is that Step 1?

h2oeng71 · h2oeng71

So this is my first time posting here. I need some advice from those with a little more experience than I've got. A little background, I'm an alcoholic. I've got 4 dui's under my belt, 2 stays in detox and 2 "after" programs. I've had 3 periods of extended abstinence varying from 7-10 months (1 due to...

gonee · gonee

My gratitude to all of you, who have made my journey in sobriety, such a joy. To my many brothers and sisters on this forum, words cannot express my thankfulness for all your shares. During my saddest moments, you held me and prayed for me. With the loss of my dear grandson Nathanael last year, you held me...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I have a happy family life, a successful career, no DUI or arrest record, most of my natural teeth, etc. Aside from some REALLY bad hangovers I don't have too many negative things to show for my drinking. Is it possible that I'm just a person dealing with a variety of guilt related issues and not so much t...

Chatillon · Chatillon

Hi I have been sober now for 22 days and been to 11 or 12 AA meetings. At every meeting I have been to at least one person has spoken and said something that has either happened to me or that I do. At some of the meetings I have been to we are asked to say our name and I haven't a problem with that. The problem is t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I watched a man I know help his wife take care of their babies.How did you learn to be such a good dad? I asked. He explained that his father had been a great dad. His mother had died when he was three, leaving his father on his own to care for him and his baby sister. So he just stepped up to the plate? I asked. Li...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

leavetherest · leavetherest

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-second-noble-truth/201103/they-are-sober-why-are-they-jerks

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

August 29, 2016Quote of the WeekStick with the winners. In high school I was pretty much a loner until I discovered alcohol and drugs. The moment I did, I began hanging out with the wrong crowd. I started ditching classes to get high with the stoners, and hanging out at night drinking and going to pa...

Tanin · Tanin

I like what Clarence said about the difficulty of the AA program. I think he's probably generally correct. But not always. I've Never Quit Being Active by Clarence Snyder A.A. Grapevine, November 1999 On February 11, 1938, I had my last drink. I was a chronic alky, and through a long, involved mi...

jen12345 · jen12345

Hi everyone! Well, today is 77 days sober. The issue is that I am counting the days several times a a day. I see that as a warning sign. You guys said don't get hung up on #s. I'm trying to BEWARE!!! jen

wanting_hope · wanting_hope

I really don't know where to start but to start by saying this - all of us have been in the position in which I am sitting right now, so while it is comforting to know that I am not alone in this disease, I feel so defeated. I have lost jobs, the job I am currently in now, I have managed to hold for almost 3 years! I...

Normiewife · Normiewife

Hello All I am the normie wife of a 6 month sober Alcoholic. My husband tells me he is a "high bottom" drunk, there has never any run ins with the law, infidelity or monetary problems. I worked days he worked nights and I had no idea how bad things had gotten. My husband goes to 3-4 meetings a week and at lea...

zzworldontheweb · zzworldontheweb

OK, not sure why I'm posting this, maybe trying to just get a read on the situation. I'm seven years sober, married 25 years to a normie, no kids. For the last 4 years my bed-bound mother in law (age 90) has been living with us receiving 24 hour care. The woman has three other adult, employed children wh...

Tanin · Tanin

Leavetherest has reached a BIG milestone: 90 days sober. Congrats, LTR. Keep up the good work. One day at a time...

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	Are You An Alcoholic Self Test (Preview) https://www.ncadd.org/get-help/take-the-test/am-i-alcoholic-self-test	leavetherest	8	3578	Oct 3, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 10/3 (Preview) October 3, 2016Quote of the WeekKeep the broom on your side of the street. It is so easy for me to point my finger and judge. Hes not open minded enough. She should stop telling people what to do. Hes driving like a jerk. Shes not raising her kids right, etc. By constantly criticizing and condemnin...	Pythonpappy	0	501	Oct 3, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Revolving Door Syndrome (Preview) After 9 years of continuous sobriety I relapsed and have spent the last 4 years trying to piece together any length of sobriety. I have been to treatment, and stayed sober for 6 months after that. I have a tough, but loving sponsor who has stuck with me for the last 2 years. Recently, I have not been abl...	priorgirl	7	716	Oct 2, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	WHAT I DONE IN THE HOLIDAYS (Preview) Hi All! rather than hi jack someone elses thread I thought I would start a new one to answer Pappy's query. The AA life is pretty fantastic. For those that don't know me, I got sober a while back by taking all the steps and adopting a simple way of living as described is steps 10-12. Life has generally been g...	Fyne Spirit	3	667	Oct 1, 2016 by Tanin
	Origins (Preview) Hey Pappy, I think I am starting to figure some stuff out. I remember when I first stopped drinking , I was all caught up in the how's and whys of alcoholism and alcoholics. I remember you told me to concentrate on staying sober and going to meetings. I thank you for that immensely. I am starting to reslize...	Bunchie	3	479	Oct 1, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift -- Sept. (Preview) Being PresentReality can be a difficult place to live. Sometimes it seems impossible to stay in the here and now. From time to time we all revisit the past and yearn for the future. This is natural. Being present every minute of the day is impossible for anyone. Still, we can strive to be present for as ma...	Pythonpappy	31	886	Sep 30, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminder -- Sept. (Preview)	Pythonpappy	29	1136	Sep 30, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Insurers Driving Big Changes To Substance Abuse Treatment--Threatens To Affect AA? (Preview) Looks like major changes are coming for those seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol treatment. Looks like some of these changes will significantly affect Alcoholics Anonymous. Insurers Pushing For Changes In Substance Abuse Battle By Mara Lee July 11, 2016Hartford- Facing a surge in subst...	Tanin	10	1505	Sep 29, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9/26 (Preview) September 26, 2016Quote of the WeekMy brain is like a photographers dark room; the only thing I develop is negative. Towards the end of my drinking I was as much addicted to negative thinking as I was drugs and alcohol. Alcoholism robbed me of hope, took away possibilities of happiness, and the onl...	Pythonpappy	0	622	Sep 26, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Social drinking versus alcohol drinking (Preview) Honesty to I have been sober a short time and recently went on a baseball trip with my son. The other parents, good people all drank in parking lot before game. When I was drinking I could never do that, I would of continued on and missed most of game if not all. The non alcoholic can have 2 drinks go to game an...	Bunchie	4	774	Sep 26, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Family Recovery. (Preview) "We think it dangerous if he rushes headlong at his economic problem. The family will be affected also, pleasantly at first, as they feel their money troubles are about to be solved, then not so pleasantly as they find themselves neglected. Dad may be tired at night and preoccupied by day. He may take s...	gonee	5	1571	Sep 25, 2016 by Bunchie
	Beware the MonkeyCon (Preview) * Monkeys * Once upon a time, in a village, a man appeared and announced to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each. The villagers, seeing that there were many monkeys around, went out to the forest and started catching them. The man bought thousands at $10. And, as supply started to dim...	MarcLacroix	3	723	Sep 24, 2016 by jhamlett
	One Choice, One Breath at a Time (Preview) Change Comes One Choice, One Breath at a Time by Becky Vollmer This week I celebrated 365 days of sobriety. That's roughly 9,000 hours or 525K minutes. Most importantly, it's more than 3 million breaths. If you'd have asked me a year ago whether I could go 3 million breaths without a drink, I probably w...	Pythonpappy	3	780	Sep 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	Smoking among AA members (Preview) Hey everyone, Just had my third meeting. Two days sober now and feeling great (First meeting I was off my tree). Thanks for everybody's support. I noticed out of the 10-12 people there, I was the only one who didn't smoke cigarettes (there may have been one or two others). Most had one before the meetin...	mr_clean	32	8058	Sep 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	Wrong again and needing (Preview) to follow the input of my HP. 17 years ago one of my recovering AA sisters dropped by my office and asked me to come out to speak with her own sister. I was managing an auto dealership and she was in a jeep parked at the entrance. When I got to the Jeep a body form was on the passenger side slumped against t...	JerryF	3	821	Sep 22, 2016 by justadrunk
	How 'bout a 'Funny' ??? (Preview)	Pythonpappy	0	613	Sep 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Emotional Courage (Preview) *In me there is darkness. But with you there is light.* --Dietrich BonhoefferA speaker at a meeting said, "To continue something when I'm making mistakes takes emotional courage." She was talking about making a decision to turn her will and life over to her Higher Power, and how it works in her life. To k...	Pythonpappy	2	507	Sep 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	good smegment on NPR (Preview) Cool segment on NPR the other day. Elizebeth Vargas was a newscaster for one of the big TV networks. She was an alcoholic. Shes sober now, and she told her story. Said good stuff about AA, and really hit the nail on the head about the anxiety trap. You know, when you get to the point, when yer drinking to st...	Baba Louie	21	914	Sep 21, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	I need to wrap my mind around this (Preview) Hi all, I have been lurking on this site for about six months and am extremely grateful for all of the ESH I have absorbed. I had 14 months of sobriety and last night I relapsed. I saw it coming, and knew I needed to go to a meeting, but was overwhelmed by the "insanity." Was just thinking of immediate rel...	Green Hope	22	1041	Sep 21, 2016 by Green Hope
	New Member Here (Preview) I'm from Southern California with 23 days of sobriety. Its a rough road. Looking forward to interacting with other members for motivation and advice. Thanks, Roman.	Roman	10	772	Sep 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9/19 (Preview) September 19, 2016Quote of the WeekWe never know the difference between a tragedy and a blessing. When I got sober and stopped doing drugs and drinking, I thought it was the worst tragedy ever. First, I thought I could never go to Europe again I mean who could enjoy England without going into a pub a...	Pythonpappy	0	650	Sep 19, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Availing Yourself Of A Sponsor Sponsor living sober (Preview) This is Chapter 11 from the AA book titled Living Sober. I love this book and all its practical advice -- based on mucho experience from the first 30 years of AA. Has a great description of what a sponsor is. Availing yourself of a sponsor Not every AA member has had a sponsor. But thousands of us say we wo...	Tanin	4	3091	Sep 17, 2016 by jhamlett
	Where Did The 12 Steps Come From? (Preview) Where Did The 12 Steps Come From? by Bill W. July 1953 A.A. Grapevine AAs are always asking: "Where did the Twelve Steps come from?" In the last analysis, perhaps nobody knows. Yet some of the events which led to their formulation are as clear to me as though they took place yesterday. So far a...	Philipld	4	1877	Sep 17, 2016 by jhamlett
	True Health (Preview) We live sedentary lifestyles and eat crap, breathe toxins and then wonder about our weight gain and anxiety and depression, so we go on unhealthy "diets" and eat pills to combat our weight gain, heart problems, obesity, anxiety and depression, we buy the products sold to us on TV, the newe...	LinBaba	19	1887	Sep 17, 2016 by leavetherest
	please help (Preview) Please help. I'm lost. I've been in the program for years. In a new place after moving a I a cross the country, I'm not ok. Please help. -- Edited by rdy4change on Sunday 11th of September 2016 10:02:22 AM	rdy4change	9	842	Sep 16, 2016 by leavetherest
	Scientists Reverse Alcohol Dependence in Animals (Preview) May be some hope here... NewsmaxScientists Reverse Alcohol Dependence in AnimalsWednesday, September 7, 2016 11:55 AM By: Sylvia Booth Hubbard Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) may have discovered a way to eliminate the urge to drink. "We can completely reverse alcohol de...	Tanin	14	927	Sep 15, 2016 by JerryF
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9/12 (Preview) Share: September 12, 2016Quote of the WeekIll never be alright until its all alright now. Ive always lived waiting for some future time or event to make me happy. When I meet her then Ill be happy. As soon as I make enough money, then Ill be alright. When I finally pay off my house, then Ill fee...	Pythonpappy	0	754	Sep 12, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Recovered, you say? (Preview) Foreward To First Edition Tenth Printing, August, 1946* "We, of Alcoholics Anonymous, are many thousands of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body."That's all AA is. We borrowed from religion, science and medicine, to achieve that objective. Whateve...	gonee	3	722	Sep 9, 2016 by Roman
	AA joke about religions and AAs (Preview) Does anyone know the joke about the different religions and what they do when the church is on fire....and what AA members do???	QueenBfree	6	853	Sep 9, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	To Thine Own Self Be True (Preview) Well, tomorrow will be 30 days of sobriety for me if I don't drink. Been going to discussion topic meetings only, until last week when I found a Big Book study group. Now I will go to both. I started reading the 12 and 12. I'll read the book cover to cover and then start working the steps. Well, that's the pla...	Roman	4	4811	Sep 7, 2016 by Baba Louie
	New film by Alcoholics Anonymous (Preview) http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/real-life/new-film-by-alcoholics-anonymous-highlights-dangers-of-addiction-and-how-to-get-help-417786.html	Tanin	2	713	Sep 7, 2016 by Tanin
	Welcome to all of those with the desire to stop drinking (Preview) My name is Pattie and I'm an Alcoholic, I joined this online community of Alcoholic Anonymous recently and am overjoyed by the amazing amount of support that is being offered to fellow Alcoholics. I have only attended F2F (face to face) meetings for my entire sobriety. Yeah I know you guys have...	BB Pattie	2	651	Sep 6, 2016 by BB Pattie
	Wisdom of the Rooms 9/5 (Preview) September 5, 2016Quote of the WeekThe worst vice is advice. Everybody has an opinion. And before recovery, I would readily give you mine. It didnt matter if you asked for it or not; it didnt matter whether I had ever taken the advice myself to see if it worked; and it didnt matter if it made you feel be...	Pythonpappy	0	653	Sep 5, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	fresh out of rehab (Preview) Well, just did a 28 day program! Got out yesterday. Did an intake interview for another facility for IOP. I start tomorrow. Getting home settled then going to a meeting tomorrow. Thanks for your support. Love..jenny	jen12345	16	989	Sep 5, 2016 by Poeman
	I asked a person who has 42 years of sobriety in AA to be my sponsor. He said no because he's never been a sponsor. WTF? (Preview) I have moved to another city. So it's no longer convenient to see my old sponsor. So I told my old sponsor in my old town that I was going to ask someone in my new town who has 42 years with AA sobriety. My old sponsor was fine with that and we parted on good terms. So I asked this guy at the AA meet in my new town wit...	SimonS	18	1590	Sep 4, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	The Journey of 1000 Miles... Step 1 (Preview) Hello All, It's time. I'm sure I am classic in 1000 ways and I am OK with that. Maybe even knowing that is a comfort to me. My name is Bill and I am an alcoholic. Is that Step 1?	too_many_secrets	16	784	Sep 4, 2016 by jhamlett
	Need a little advice for a first time poster (Preview) So this is my first time posting here. I need some advice from those with a little more experience than I've got. A little background, I'm an alcoholic. I've got 4 dui's under my belt, 2 stays in detox and 2 "after" programs. I've had 3 periods of extended abstinence varying from 7-10 months (1 due to...	h2oeng71	14	831	Sep 3, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	28 Years sobriety 19 August (Preview) My gratitude to all of you, who have made my journey in sobriety, such a joy. To my many brothers and sisters on this forum, words cannot express my thankfulness for all your shares. During my saddest moments, you held me and prayed for me. With the loss of my dear grandson Nathanael last year, you held me...	gonee	10	1150	Sep 1, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Is it possible that I'm not an "alcoholic" but merely a "problem drinker"? (Preview) I have a happy family life, a successful career, no DUI or arrest record, most of my natural teeth, etc. Aside from some REALLY bad hangovers I don't have too many negative things to show for my drinking. Is it possible that I'm just a person dealing with a variety of guilt related issues and not so much t...	TipsyMcstagger	19	5726	Sep 1, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Too scared to share. (Preview) Hi I have been sober now for 22 days and been to 11 or 12 AA meetings. At every meeting I have been to at least one person has spoken and said something that has either happened to me or that I do. At some of the meetings I have been to we are asked to say our name and I haven't a problem with that. The problem is t...	Chatillon	11	899	Aug 31, 2016 by StPeteDean
	Today's Gift -- Aug. (Preview) I watched a man I know help his wife take care of their babies.How did you learn to be such a good dad? I asked. He explained that his father had been a great dad. His mother had died when he was three, leaving his father on his own to care for him and his baby sister. So he just stepped up to the plate? I asked. Li...	Pythonpappy	30	928	Aug 31, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminder -- Aug. (Preview)	Pythonpappy	25	960	Aug 31, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	They are Sober But Why Are They Jerks? (Preview) https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-second-noble-truth/201103/they-are-sober-why-are-they-jerks	leavetherest	25	2356	Aug 30, 2016 by Baba Louie
	Wisdom of the Rooms 8/29 (Preview) August 29, 2016Quote of the WeekStick with the winners. In high school I was pretty much a loner until I discovered alcohol and drugs. The moment I did, I began hanging out with the wrong crowd. I started ditching classes to get high with the stoners, and hanging out at night drinking and going to pa...	Pythonpappy	0	612	Aug 29, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Clarence S. On Difficulty Of AA Program (Preview) I like what Clarence said about the difficulty of the AA program. I think he's probably generally correct. But not always. I've Never Quit Being Active by Clarence Snyder A.A. Grapevine, November 1999 On February 11, 1938, I had my last drink. I was a chronic alky, and through a long, involved mi...	Tanin	1	671	Aug 27, 2016 by Visionz
	counting (Preview) Hi everyone! Well, today is 77 days sober. The issue is that I am counting the days several times a a day. I see that as a warning sign. You guys said don't get hung up on #s. I'm trying to BEWARE!!! jen	jen12345	9	918	Aug 25, 2016 by Troy
	Starting day 4 (Preview) I really don't know where to start but to start by saying this - all of us have been in the position in which I am sitting right now, so while it is comforting to know that I am not alone in this disease, I feel so defeated. I have lost jobs, the job I am currently in now, I have managed to hold for almost 3 years! I...	wanting_hope	8	853	Aug 24, 2016 by Baba Louie
	Hoping you can help with a question (Preview) Hello All I am the normie wife of a 6 month sober Alcoholic. My husband tells me he is a "high bottom" drunk, there has never any run ins with the law, infidelity or monetary problems. I worked days he worked nights and I had no idea how bad things had gotten. My husband goes to 3-4 meetings a week and at lea...	Normiewife	12	969	Aug 24, 2016 by Tanin
	Resentment consequences (Preview) OK, not sure why I'm posting this, maybe trying to just get a read on the situation. I'm seven years sober, married 25 years to a normie, no kids. For the last 4 years my bed-bound mother in law (age 90) has been living with us receiving 24 hour care. The woman has three other adult, employed children wh...	zzworldontheweb	6	761	Aug 24, 2016 by BB Pattie
	90 Days Sobriety For Leavetherest (Preview) Leavetherest has reached a BIG milestone: 90 days sober. Congrats, LTR. Keep up the good work. One day at a time...	Tanin	6	838	Aug 23, 2016 by gonee
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