Alcoholics Anonymous

Rick · Rick

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himse...

Phil · Phil

Yesterday - Today - And - Tomorrow There are two days in every week about which we should not worry. Two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday with its mistakes and cares, Its faults and blunders, Its aches and pains. Yesterday h...

Rick · Rick

"We, in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God. A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, "a design for living" that really works." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, There I...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Hi Suzy, Just checking in to see how you are doing? I am praying that you will be able to stay sober. That is why we are here, to help you do this. It truly is a one day at a time deal. I read what Jen posted and Cheri?, posted. Hang in there. We are all in this together. Keep posting and reading, get educated...

Phil · Phil

Ive been finding out the hard way that when one quits trying to force something, or control, or change, whatever it may be--throws up their hands in the air and just surrenders completely--and says Screw this--you handle whatever is meant to be --strange things happen.:) Three months ago I accept...

Phil · Phil

ATTITUDES The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than the past, than education, than money, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftednes...

John_R · John_R

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=3&day=22&year=2005&hour=18&min=0&sec=0&...

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Phil · Phil

Surely you realize we are complex people. -haha Some of us could never keep things simple. They give us a simple program, and lots of tools to use. Simple? what the "H" is simple??? lol And Easy Does It? oh Gads! The only thing thats taken care of that one is middle age.:) Give me som...

ellen · ellen

i think that just venting some where was 50% of it. i really have to work on me not caring about what people think. i mean that i really need to set boundries and stick to them. my trouble is that i never really did this so i don't know how to be that way and not be rude. to get my point...

Rick · Rick

Seeking help or staying isolated -- it's a decision we make every day. All of us reading these thoughts and sharing these meetings have made a profound decision: We have become willing to ask other people for help. We have quit living in isolation with our problems. Most of us...

Phil · Phil

Anyway ======= People are often unreasonable, Illogical and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse You of selfish motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, You will win some false friends And some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and fran...

Phil · Phil

A.A. Thought for the Day When we were drinking, we used to worry about the future. Worry is terrible mental punishment. What's going to become of me? Where will I end up? In the gutter or the sanitarium? We can see ourselves slip ping, getting worse and worse, and we wonder what the finish will be. Some...

Nic · Nic

Just in case your wondering whether I've noticed what's been going on under my nose, I thought I should tell you that I have.. and I do wish you didn't work in such subtle ways sometimes... Do you think you could just be a bit more straightforward? You know...when I talk to you, I...

dadrrb · dadrrb

good morning all....I hope tat you have a safe and sober day

stancamden · stancamden

In Siclily I had to go to an Irish themed bar to watch the Real Madrid vs Juventus football (or as some of you might call it, soccer) match. There was a sign saying: "God invented liquor to prevent the Irish from conquering the world." Discuss.

ellen · ellen

my problem is i just recently had my truck break down on me and my husband is waiting on customers to cut checks for the work that he has already done. some approval thing. now my thing is that during my husbands drinking career he had taken advantage of his mothers good will and he took it upo...

Phil · Phil

Wishing everyone here another serene sober day:) You will never be sorry... For thinking before acting. For hearing before judging. For forgiving your enemies. For helping a fallen brother. For being honest in busine...

Phil · Phil

Hey Mate?? Hows it goin?? --thought you might have fell in love and got hitched or something in your travels.(Smile) Been thinkin about yu bud. Good to hear that your still alive and kickin. Im not askin who. hahaha Take care of yourself, my freind. Phil &...

stancamden · stancamden

It's been a very long hard month at work: we have kicked out an incredible number of tax returns and accounts. Last night the office got broken into. We coped and are back in business. Tomorrow is Friday night. If the tax return has not been posted by last post, then it won't meet the deadline. Th...

John · John

I like Alcoholics Anonymous. Anyone got a problem with that? Dick B. © 2005 I’ve written about the history and spiritual roots of A.A. for over 15 years now. I think the early roots are growing clearer and clearer. There were two distinct sources of the A.A. program. The first was fed by Dr. Bob...

Rick · Rick

The Big Wheel In September 1960, I woke up one morning with six hungry babies and just 75 cents in my pocket. Their father was gone. The boys ranged from three months to seven years; their sister was two. Their Dad had never been much more than a presence they feared. Whenev...

Phil · Phil

Let go of resentments Resentments are sneaky, tricky little things. They can convince us they're justified. They can dry up our hearts. They can sabotage our happiness. They can sabotage love. Most of us have been at the receiving end of an injustice at some time in our lives. Most of us k...

cheri · cheri

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Suzy · Suzy

Good day to you all. I am just on my second day of sobriety and I am feeling rotten. I have a cold but dont want a drink. I am starting to feel depressed because my husband has to go to a presentation tomorrow night and will possibly go for a drink afterwards. I am upset that he wi...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Recovery: Letting Go To "let go" does not meant to stop caring, it meansi can't do it for someone else. To "let go" is not to cut myself off, its therealization that i can not control another. To "let go" is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences. To "let go" is to admit p...

Phil · Phil

Insane?? hahaha Yup. Its called "denial in progress" hahaha. Have a good day Mate. Away from the grog, and TA TA St. Patricks Day in Canada today. Little green people, running around drinking green beer. Think Ile stick with the green tea. Its safer. Be a good boy!! Ya Hear??&nb...

Rick · Rick

"We believe, and so suggested a few years ago, that the action of alcohol on these chronic alcoholics is a manifestation of an allergy; that the phenomenon of craving is limited to this class and never occurs in the average temperate drinker. These allergic types can never safely use alcohol in any fo...

GammyRose · GammyRose

I read your post ??? Things are going ok in the back yard. I think what you were refering to was the fact that my husband is home from the half-way house and is living in the rent house out back...? I am taking things one day at a time , he has been back a little over a month. He is trying to adjust to being b...

Rick · Rick

That farm thing sounds a litttle like me. 2 horses, sold my 3rd today. He was like an extra wheel or something. Ride 2 leave one home. Only 3 chickens now. Just enough for a few fresh eggs for the old girl and me. 2 dogs 2 cats, no pigs right now. 14 last year. Have to start looking in the spring. G...

Phil · Phil

We used to see pink elephants--now its little green men. We must be getting better hu? hahaha No? ohoh Back to the drawing board:) One Step--Two Step-Three Step--fall on butt-One Step --Two Step--- Return us to sanity? Still Hoping....

Rick · Rick

I was shocked, confused, bewildered as I entered Heaven's door, Not by the beauty of it all, by the lights or its decor. But it was the folks in Heaven who made me sputter and gasp-- the thieves, the liars, the sinners, the alcoholics, the trash. There stood the kid from seventh grade who swiped my lunch m...

Phil · Phil

Howdy Gal:) Im kinda in and out of the site on a few minutes here and there, thingy. I operate a taxi business in the far north. We do use cars, and not dog sleds as some southerners might beleive.:) Got in from an Alanon meeting last night--was at the online meeting for a few minutes, and ha...

Suzy · Suzy

Hi Amanda and Nic I have tried the list ideas and it really is something I would work on for a long time. I think it is important to write things down and get organised. I have been so disorganised and such a procrastinator for so long that I have to retrain myself to get busy and not just sit a...

Phil · Phil

Antisocial Personality Disorder: Lack of regard for the moral or legal standards in the local culture, marked inability to get along with others or abide by societal rules. Sometimes called psychopaths or sociopaths. Avoidant Personality Disorder: Marked social...

Rick · Rick

There was a couple who used to go England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both liked antiques and pottery, and especially tea-cups. Spotting an exceptional cup, they asked "May we see that?&n...

John · John

Tonight at 9pm eastern time, we are holding an online AA meeting in the Miracles In Progress AA Chat room. Please come join us and help support this group's meetings. John AA Chat Room

Phil · Phil

Keep Calm In moments of stress, try to think about beautiful things which are calm and peaceful. I must keep calm and unmoved In the vicissitudes of life. I must go backinto the silence of communion with God to recover this calm when it is lost even for one moment...

Rick · Rick

Woke up early thinking about some of yesterdays posts and AA in general. Anybody is a member when they say they are. Why is it some guru's don't feel that way? For our group purpose there is one ultimate authority-- a loving GOD as he may express Himself in our group conscience....

cheri · cheri

Hi, my name is Cheri and I'm an alcoholic. I've been sober for about 4 yrs but I recently moved to a place that I can't go to meetings everyday. My husband suggested I check out online message boards and meetings. I'm sorta computer illiterate but thought I'd give it a try.Anyway,just reading other peop...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Passing this along if anyone near the Midwest, or traveling. SPRING FLING April 22-24 Historic Galesburg, IL For registration form: Spring Fling, P.O. Box 1772, Galesburg, IL 61402-1772 AA, Alanon, Alateen speakers. raffles, dance, banq...

Phil · Phil

A.A. Thought for the Day We alcoholics were on a merry go round, going round and round, and we couldn't get off. That merry go round is a kind of hell on earth. In A.A. I got off that merry goround by learning to stay sober. I pray to my Higher Power every morning to help me to keep sober. And I get the strengt...

Rick · Rick

Meditation The first time I heard about meditation, it sounded like a foreign concept to me. I could understand prayer — that was talking to God. It made sense. But people said meditation was important too. Someone told me, "That's when you're being quiet, so God can talk to you." Over the years, I...

Nic · Nic

A couple of lines from the Ned Kelly movie.... Joe Byrne: What are these? These skulls? [picks one up] Mrs. Scott: I collect them. Joe Byrne: [moving the jaw of the skull] Hello.

Rick · Rick

My Higher Power - The Light Bulb By Clarence H. Snyder (Clarence got sober in 1938, was sponsored by Dr. Bob, & started AA group #3 in Cleveland. In the first few years of his recovery Clarence had a higher recovery rate than Bill W. & Dr. Bob COMBINED. His story, "Home Brewmeist...

GammyRose · GammyRose

This morning I'm sitting here reflecting on the last 50 years of my life and I read the post about Hanumans friend dying and I know how short our life can be. Today is my 50th birthday and last month I celebrated my 20th year of sobriety. I offically started drinking when I was 12 years old, but I had drank fr...

Phil · Phil

Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is an attitude. It is just as necessary to forgive ourselves, as it is to forgive others. The principle reason, why forgiveness is so difficult is because we neglect to forgive ourselves. As long as you dont forgive, whoever and whatever it is, it will&nbs...

WilliamH · WilliamH

I don't drink at all, so I'm looking for some objective opinions... My wife drinks a bottle a wine a night (25 ounces). She starts at about 05:00pm and drinks until she goes to bed. She has been doing this for a couple of years now. I'v expressed my conerns to her, but she continues to drink anyway. She cl...

Suzy · Suzy

I feel so very guilty for being able to try to cover up all my feelings with alcohol. So as i am reading these postings I feel so rotten. You guys have found serentiy and i am just a baby by comparison. I want all the peace and happiness that sobriety brings with it but i am so afraid to let...

Suzy · Suzy

I was jsut wondering how unusual the occurence of a female alcoholic is in a relationship between a man and a woman.? My alcoholism affects my relationship in so many ways, i am here for my family physically but i am not here emotionally. I am self centred and very withdrawn, I make my husba...

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	A great story (Preview) His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himse...	Rick	1	1200	Mar 23, 2005 by stancamden
	Just For Today (Preview) Yesterday - Today - And - Tomorrow There are two days in every week about which we should not worry. Two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday with its mistakes and cares, Its faults and blunders, Its aches and pains. Yesterday h...	Phil	2	1580	Mar 22, 2005 by stancamden
	BB quote (Preview) "We, in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God. A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, "a design for living" that really works." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, There I...	Rick	0	1097	Mar 22, 2005 by Rick
	Suzy..... (Preview) Hi Suzy, Just checking in to see how you are doing? I am praying that you will be able to stay sober. That is why we are here, to help you do this. It truly is a one day at a time deal. I read what Jen posted and Cheri?, posted. Hang in there. We are all in this together. Keep posting and reading, get educated...	GammyRose	3	1503	Mar 21, 2005 by jen
	Reply to Gammy (Preview) Ive been finding out the hard way that when one quits trying to force something, or control, or change, whatever it may be--throws up their hands in the air and just surrenders completely--and says Screw this--you handle whatever is meant to be --strange things happen.:) Three months ago I accept...	Phil	1	1145	Mar 21, 2005 by Hanuman
	Attitudes (Preview) ATTITUDES The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than the past, than education, than money, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftednes...	Phil	0	1501	Mar 21, 2005 by Phil
	Online Meetings (Preview) http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=3&day=22&year=2005&hour=18&min=0&sec=0&...	John_R	2	1248	Mar 21, 2005 by Nic
	Best day of my life (Preview) >	Rick	1	1322	Mar 21, 2005 by Suzy
	Hey Elle? (Preview) Surely you realize we are complex people. -haha Some of us could never keep things simple. They give us a simple program, and lots of tools to use. Simple? what the "H" is simple??? lol And Easy Does It? oh Gads! The only thing thats taken care of that one is middle age.:) Give me som...	Phil	1	1250	Mar 20, 2005 by Rick
	thank-you (Preview) i think that just venting some where was 50% of it. i really have to work on me not caring about what people think. i mean that i really need to set boundries and stick to them. my trouble is that i never really did this so i don't know how to be that way and not be rude. to get my point...	ellen	5	1329	Mar 20, 2005 by cheri
	isolation (Preview) Seeking help or staying isolated -- it's a decision we make every day. All of us reading these thoughts and sharing these meetings have made a profound decision: We have become willing to ask other people for help. We have quit living in isolation with our problems. Most of us...	Rick	3	1381	Mar 20, 2005 by stancamden
	Yupper!! (Preview) Anyway ======= People are often unreasonable, Illogical and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse You of selfish motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, You will win some false friends And some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and fran...	Phil	1	1207	Mar 20, 2005 by GammyRose
	Sunday (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day When we were drinking, we used to worry about the future. Worry is terrible mental punishment. What's going to become of me? Where will I end up? In the gutter or the sanitarium? We can see ourselves slip ping, getting worse and worse, and we wonder what the finish will be. Some...	Phil	0	1150	Mar 20, 2005 by Phil
	Hey God (Preview) Just in case your wondering whether I've noticed what's been going on under my nose, I thought I should tell you that I have.. and I do wish you didn't work in such subtle ways sometimes... Do you think you could just be a bit more straightforward? You know...when I talk to you, I...	Nic	7	1496	Mar 20, 2005 by stancamden
	good morning (Preview) good morning all....I hope tat you have a safe and sober day	dadrrb	4	1207	Mar 19, 2005 by stancamden
	St Patrick's Day (Preview) In Siclily I had to go to an Irish themed bar to watch the Real Madrid vs Juventus football (or as some of you might call it, soccer) match. There was a sign saying: "God invented liquor to prevent the Irish from conquering the world." Discuss.	stancamden	5	1118	Mar 19, 2005 by stancamden
	could use suggestions (Preview) my problem is i just recently had my truck break down on me and my husband is waiting on customers to cut checks for the work that he has already done. some approval thing. now my thing is that during my husbands drinking career he had taken advantage of his mothers good will and he took it upo...	ellen	5	1350	Mar 19, 2005 by Rick
	Just sharing a couple things read this morning. (Preview) Wishing everyone here another serene sober day:) You will never be sorry... For thinking before acting. For hearing before judging. For forgiving your enemies. For helping a fallen brother. For being honest in busine...	Phil	1	1416	Mar 19, 2005 by Phil
	Stan My Man!! (Preview) Hey Mate?? Hows it goin?? --thought you might have fell in love and got hitched or something in your travels.(Smile) Been thinkin about yu bud. Good to hear that your still alive and kickin. Im not askin who. hahaha Take care of yourself, my freind. Phil &...	Phil	2	1480	Mar 18, 2005 by stancamden
	How do you celebrate and stay sober? (Preview) It's been a very long hard month at work: we have kicked out an incredible number of tax returns and accounts. Last night the office got broken into. We coped and are back in business. Tomorrow is Friday night. If the tax return has not been posted by last post, then it won't meet the deadline. Th...	stancamden	16	1347	Mar 18, 2005 by Hanuman
	Submitted by Dick B. (Preview) I like Alcoholics Anonymous. Anyone got a problem with that? Dick B. © 2005 I’ve written about the history and spiritual roots of A.A. for over 15 years now. I think the early roots are growing clearer and clearer. There were two distinct sources of the A.A. program. The first was fed by Dr. Bob...	John	6	9002	Mar 18, 2005 by Hanuman
	The Big Wheel (Preview) The Big Wheel In September 1960, I woke up one morning with six hungry babies and just 75 cents in my pocket. Their father was gone. The boys ranged from three months to seven years; their sister was two. Their Dad had never been much more than a presence they feared. Whenev...	Rick	1	1195	Mar 18, 2005 by Nic
	Have a good day all!! (Preview) Let go of resentments Resentments are sneaky, tricky little things. They can convince us they're justified. They can dry up our hearts. They can sabotage our happiness. They can sabotage love. Most of us have been at the receiving end of an injustice at some time in our lives. Most of us k...	Phil	0	1262	Mar 18, 2005 by Phil
	? about step board (Preview)    &nb...	cheri	1	1219	Mar 18, 2005 by amanda2u2
	self pity (Preview) Good day to you all. I am just on my second day of sobriety and I am feeling rotten. I have a cold but dont want a drink. I am starting to feel depressed because my husband has to go to a presentation tomorrow night and will possibly go for a drink afterwards. I am upset that he wi...	Suzy	7	1417	Mar 18, 2005 by jen
	letting go (Preview) Recovery: Letting Go To "let go" does not meant to stop caring, it meansi can't do it for someone else. To "let go" is not to cut myself off, its therealization that i can not control another. To "let go" is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences. To "let go" is to admit p...	amanda2u2	1	1339	Mar 17, 2005 by jen
	Yo Stan!! (Preview) Insane?? hahaha Yup. Its called "denial in progress" hahaha. Have a good day Mate. Away from the grog, and TA TA St. Patricks Day in Canada today. Little green people, running around drinking green beer. Think Ile stick with the green tea. Its safer. Be a good boy!! Ya Hear??&nb...	Phil	6	1637	Mar 17, 2005 by stancamden
	The Doctor's Opinion (Preview) "We believe, and so suggested a few years ago, that the action of alcohol on these chronic alcoholics is a manifestation of an allergy; that the phenomenon of craving is limited to this class and never occurs in the average temperate drinker. These allergic types can never safely use alcohol in any fo...	Rick	0	1181	Mar 17, 2005 by Rick
	Hey Phil... (Preview) I read your post ??? Things are going ok in the back yard. I think what you were refering to was the fact that my husband is home from the half-way house and is living in the rent house out back...? I am taking things one day at a time , he has been back a little over a month. He is trying to adjust to being b...	GammyRose	2	1272	Mar 17, 2005 by Phil
	Hey Phil (Preview) That farm thing sounds a litttle like me. 2 horses, sold my 3rd today. He was like an extra wheel or something. Ride 2 leave one home. Only 3 chickens now. Just enough for a few fresh eggs for the old girl and me. 2 dogs 2 cats, no pigs right now. 14 last year. Have to start looking in the spring. G...	Rick	1	1476	Mar 17, 2005 by Phil
	Hey Nic? (Preview) We used to see pink elephants--now its little green men. We must be getting better hu? hahaha No? ohoh Back to the drawing board:) One Step--Two Step-Three Step--fall on butt-One Step --Two Step--- Return us to sanity? Still Hoping....	Phil	1	1226	Mar 17, 2005 by Phil
	Judge not (Preview) I was shocked, confused, bewildered as I entered Heaven's door, Not by the beauty of it all, by the lights or its decor. But it was the folks in Heaven who made me sputter and gasp-- the thieves, the liars, the sinners, the alcoholics, the trash. There stood the kid from seventh grade who swiped my lunch m...	Rick	3	1298	Mar 17, 2005 by Nic
	Reply to Amanda (Preview) Howdy Gal:) Im kinda in and out of the site on a few minutes here and there, thingy. I operate a taxi business in the far north. We do use cars, and not dog sleds as some southerners might beleive.:) Got in from an Alanon meeting last night--was at the online meeting for a few minutes, and ha...	Phil	2	1120	Mar 17, 2005 by Nic
	One day at a time (Preview) Hi Amanda and Nic I have tried the list ideas and it really is something I would work on for a long time. I think it is important to write things down and get organised. I have been so disorganised and such a procrastinator for so long that I have to retrain myself to get busy and not just sit a...	Suzy	6	1558	Mar 17, 2005 by Suzy
	Why my shrink needs a shrink after each vist (Preview) Antisocial Personality Disorder: Lack of regard for the moral or legal standards in the local culture, marked inability to get along with others or abide by societal rules. Sometimes called psychopaths or sociopaths. Avoidant Personality Disorder: Marked social...	Phil	3	1504	Mar 17, 2005 by stancamden
	The tea cup (Preview) There was a couple who used to go England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both liked antiques and pottery, and especially tea-cups. Spotting an exceptional cup, they asked "May we see that?&n...	Rick	4	1519	Mar 16, 2005 by GammyRose
	Meeting Tonight (Tuesday) at 9pm est (Preview) Tonight at 9pm eastern time, we are holding an online AA meeting in the Miracles In Progress AA Chat room. Please come join us and help support this group's meetings. John AA Chat Room	John	5	1379	Mar 16, 2005 by tearingmommy3
	Keeping Calm (Preview) Keep Calm In moments of stress, try to think about beautiful things which are calm and peaceful. I must keep calm and unmoved In the vicissitudes of life. I must go backinto the silence of communion with God to recover this calm when it is lost even for one moment...	Phil	0	1267	Mar 16, 2005 by Phil
	thinking ? (Preview) Woke up early thinking about some of yesterdays posts and AA in general. Anybody is a member when they say they are. Why is it some guru's don't feel that way? For our group purpose there is one ultimate authority-- a loving GOD as he may express Himself in our group conscience....	Rick	2	1452	Mar 16, 2005 by Phil
	I need AA (Preview) Hi, my name is Cheri and I'm an alcoholic. I've been sober for about 4 yrs but I recently moved to a place that I can't go to meetings everyday. My husband suggested I check out online message boards and meetings. I'm sorta computer illiterate but thought I'd give it a try.Anyway,just reading other peop...	cheri	5	1335	Mar 15, 2005 by stancamden
	Illinois Spring Fling (Preview) Passing this along if anyone near the Midwest, or traveling. SPRING FLING April 22-24 Historic Galesburg, IL For registration form: Spring Fling, P.O. Box 1772, Galesburg, IL 61402-1772 AA, Alanon, Alateen speakers. raffles, dance, banq...	wallsal55	1	1237	Mar 15, 2005 by stancamden
	Tuesday (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day We alcoholics were on a merry go round, going round and round, and we couldn't get off. That merry go round is a kind of hell on earth. In A.A. I got off that merry goround by learning to stay sober. I pray to my Higher Power every morning to help me to keep sober. And I get the strengt...	Phil	1	1305	Mar 15, 2005 by stancamden
	Meditation (Preview) Meditation The first time I heard about meditation, it sounded like a foreign concept to me. I could understand prayer — that was talking to God. It made sense. But people said meditation was important too. Someone told me, "That's when you're being quiet, so God can talk to you." Over the years, I...	Rick	1	1471	Mar 15, 2005 by stancamden
	Something for Cabbagehead (Preview) A couple of lines from the Ned Kelly movie.... Joe Byrne: What are these? These skulls? [picks one up] Mrs. Scott: I collect them. Joe Byrne: [moving the jaw of the skull] Hello.	Nic	3	1168	Mar 15, 2005 by stancamden
	Higher Power (Preview) My Higher Power - The Light Bulb By Clarence H. Snyder (Clarence got sober in 1938, was sponsored by Dr. Bob, & started AA group #3 in Cleveland. In the first few years of his recovery Clarence had a higher recovery rate than Bill W. & Dr. Bob COMBINED. His story, "Home Brewmeist...	Rick	0	1508	Mar 15, 2005 by Rick
	Goodmorning all..... (Preview) This morning I'm sitting here reflecting on the last 50 years of my life and I read the post about Hanumans friend dying and I know how short our life can be. Today is my 50th birthday and last month I celebrated my 20th year of sobriety. I offically started drinking when I was 12 years old, but I had drank fr...	GammyRose	2	1320	Mar 15, 2005 by Nic
	Just dropping in to say hi to everyone here (Preview) Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is an attitude. It is just as necessary to forgive ourselves, as it is to forgive others. The principle reason, why forgiveness is so difficult is because we neglect to forgive ourselves. As long as you dont forgive, whoever and whatever it is, it will&nbs...	Phil	0	1229	Mar 14, 2005 by Phil
	Should I be Concerned? (Preview) I don't drink at all, so I'm looking for some objective opinions... My wife drinks a bottle a wine a night (25 ounces). She starts at about 05:00pm and drinks until she goes to bed. She has been doing this for a couple of years now. I'v expressed my conerns to her, but she continues to drink anyway. She cl...	WilliamH	7	1354	Mar 14, 2005 by WilliamH
	guilty (Preview) I feel so very guilty for being able to try to cover up all my feelings with alcohol. So as i am reading these postings I feel so rotten. You guys have found serentiy and i am just a baby by comparison. I want all the peace and happiness that sobriety brings with it but i am so afraid to let...	Suzy	4	1525	Mar 13, 2005 by Suzy
	female alcoholics (Preview) I was jsut wondering how unusual the occurence of a female alcoholic is in a relationship between a man and a woman.? My alcoholism affects my relationship in so many ways, i am here for my family physically but i am not here emotionally. I am self centred and very withdrawn, I make my husba...	Suzy	3	1408	Mar 13, 2005 by Suzy
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