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Phobias
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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/...
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Expectations
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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...
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Thought For The Night
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No man is truly married until he understands every word his wife is NOT saying.
Have a nice night Guys.
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Glad to Be Back...
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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...
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Amanda
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How's it going over there?
You have been in my thoughts.
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Hey! Its Monday!!
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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...
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from the mouths of babes
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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...
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Phone call
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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...
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AA Thought for the Day
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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...
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native american code of ethics
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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...
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Grateful Stuff
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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...
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Stress of going bald removed!
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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
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Santa's been
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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...
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Christmas Day!
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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...
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Well Stan ole Boy:)
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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... >
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after falling
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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...
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Visit with Dying (ex) Husband
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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...
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thank you all, and thank God
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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...
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Merry Christmas Ya'll !
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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...
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Please Help Me!!!!
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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!...
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Christmas Eve
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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...
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A Sponsors Quote
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"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...
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Have A Sober Serene Day Guys.
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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...
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the "Bermuda Triangle"
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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.
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Hey Guys?
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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...
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Getting Through
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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...
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To Stan
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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...
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Conduct
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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...
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Recovery
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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...
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Live on Stage?
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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...
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Goodmorning all....
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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...
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Outlaws at holidays
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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...
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Christmas
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2 Thoughts For The Day
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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...
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Reasons to be Cheerful
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1. Its worse for the troops in Iraq
2. Blunkett has gone
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Still trying to get to that first meeting
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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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Welcome Stan-Howdy Busbe.:)
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Welcome to the board Stan. Couldnt help but reply to your post about being happy at Christmas when drinking. "H" I cant remember any. (Smiles) I was the one who stayed up all night and played Santa Clause, by myself. Gave the cookies and milk to the dog and cat--and emptied every bottle in the house, that...
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Warm Heart
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This will warm your heart...just when you lost faith in human
kindness:
Someone who teaches at a Middle School in Hudson, Florida
forwarded the following letter. This letter was sent to the
principal's office after the school sponsored a luncheon for the
elderly. This story is a credi...
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oops
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I need to apoligize for my message earliler about what the outlaws wrote I missed
the top of the card which said hope u have a merry Christmas so after I read it
again it didnt sound as bad as the first sorry I have to eat crow Busbe
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Happy Hannakuh to you and yours
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Skeleton
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This skeleton goes into a pub and asks for a pint of lager.
A minite later he asks the barman for a bucket and mop.
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Christmas Songs
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Psychological Christmas Songs
SCHIZOPHRENIA - Do You Hear What I Hear?
MULTIPLE PERSONALITY - We Three Kings Disoriented Are.
DEMENTIA - I Think I'll Be Home For Christmas.
NARCISSISTIC - Hark The Herald Angels Sing (About Me)
MANIA - Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Law...
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back to outlaws
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U start talking to them and then thats when u give them an inch and they take a mile
they start wanting to move in with u and u dont give them the ok on that u r back to
being a peice of s--- if u know what I mean
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Wasted
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The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed.
--Chamfort
When we are adrift in our addiction, we take ourselves very seriously and often lose contact with reality. We become lost in fantasy and obsession. Life becomes joyless because we can't see beyond our addiction, and we fi...
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Loneliness
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I am just a heartbeat away from loneliness.
--Laura Palmer
The holiday season can be difficult for anyone who has had a major life change. A person who has been widowed, has moved, or has had to deal with new physical limitations may become lonesome when each holiday, birthday, or anniversary r...
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Bartender
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An armless man walked into a bar which is empty except for the bartender.
He ordered a drink and when he was served, asked the bartender if he would get the money from his wallet in his pocket, since he has no arms.
The bartender obliged him. He then asked if the bartender would tip the glass to his...
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an easier, softer way
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I was at a meeting this morning... and I told a guy that I am looking for an easier, softer way... and I found it! He was a great enabler! He agreed with me, and gave suggestions! I told him that I didn't want to be that rigorously...
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Have agreat day
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A man in a hot air balloon realizes that he is lost. He reduces height and spots a man below. He goes closer and yells out, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend that I would meet him a half and hour ago, but I don't know where I am!"
The man below says, "Yes, you are in a hot air balloon, hoverin...
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Presidents
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Four brewery presidents walk into a bar.
The guy from Corona sits down and says,
"Hey, Senor, I would like the world's best beer,
a Corona".
The bartender gives it to him.
The guy from Budweiser says, "I'd like the best beer
in the world. Give me 'The King of Beers,' a Budweise...
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first step
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working on the first step has ben difficult for me now. i have been spending so much time trying to mantaining contol that i have lost the feeling of anything else. even though i am truly powerless and my life is unmanagable. i have drifted into the thought that i am hanging on by a tread. i a...
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