Alcoholics Anonymous

Tanin · Tanin

This is a good example of how an Alamo club and 12-Step groups help keep folks sober during the holidays. December 25th, 2016Alano Club helps maintain sobriety through the holidaysby Mike Spradley For those in recovery it may be much harder to deal with these feelings without defaulting bac...

endo · endo

ITS WINTER WHICH I HAVE A HARD TIME DEALING WITH MY BODY HURTS ALL OVER AND ALL I WANT TO DO IS DRINK IT SEEMS TO MAKE MY PAIN GO AWAY AT LEAST TO THE NEXT DAY

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I...

bikerbill · bikerbill

My partner, Tracey, has 2 daughters. Zoe, 17, who lives with us and amy, 23, who lives with her partner and their 3 yo daughter. I've been with Tracey since February 2015. In a that time, amy has kept her distance. So yeah, my granddaughter gave me a tin ofHenderson's relish crisps. I was stammering...

KrisCross11 · KrisCross11

I drank so much and so often that I didn't care how alcohol had a grasp on me that infiltrated every corner of my life. It was like a giant weight strapped to me that I thought I wanted. I spent all my money on it, there were times that I thought I needed it, I had myself convinced that some how things were bette...

Batouth · Batouth

I am addicted to alcohol. I have severe joint pain and swelling in the joints. I consulted my family doctor and I am diagnosed with rheumatic arthritis. He prescribed me some medicines. But is there any permanent cure for rheumatic arthritis? He also recommended a physiotherapy procedure in Toront...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 26, 2016Quote of the WeekHalf measures do avail us something its just the half we dont want. Before recovery I was a master of half measuring in my life and what I got was the half I didnt want. At work I arrived late, did just enough to get by and was the first to leave. The result is that I was fi...

bikerbill · bikerbill

My partner, Tracey, has 2 daughters. Zoe, 17, who lives with us and amy, 23, who lives with her partner and their 3 yo daughter. I've been with Tracey since February 2015. In a that time, amy has kept her distance. So yeah, my granddaughter gave me a tin ofHenderson's relish crisps. I was stammering...

John · John

Asking for prayer and help!I have not been interacting on the boards for a good while because of internal and external hardships I am so overwhelmed with and that has reduced my ability to shoot positive energy, inspiration, and hope into the Universe for the benefit of others, when I am so stuck in the...

bikerbill · bikerbill

19th December, 2 days before winter solstice. I'm sitting in my car waiting to be called to make another takeaway delivery. It's a grey, rainy day. I'm happy because I'm sober for another day, I have food, clean clothes, warmth, the company of others, the ability to pay my bills and in 2 days time th...

bellebond · bellebond

Hi I am STephanie I live in California I am currently sober two months and newbie but trying my best to pull my life back today

bikerbill · bikerbill

My son and daughter have both made it plain they don't want me in their life. Can't say I blame them, they only know the bloke I was. Both have said they want no contact, want to be left alone. It's been nearly 11 years now. These are my ongoing amends as they stated, using the words (daughter) your ongoin...

StartNow · StartNow

Hi all, I've been drinking most of my life and it's really has to stop. I drink to get drunk and I get drunk a lot more these days. Like everyday. I had a few days last week when I didn't. My wife knows I have a drinking problem but let's me have some anyway. The drinking has ruined my marriage and I'm finding it...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 19, 2016Quote of the WeekWhen Im filled up with me, there is no room for God. This quote reminds me of the story of a novice who once met with a Zen master for tea. As he went on and on about everything he thought he knew about the practice and meaning of Zen, the master just kept pouring tea into h...

Tanin · Tanin

This involves an important subject. It's been around for several years and has been heating up again recently. An Atheist Is Taking on Alcoholics Anonymous in Bid to Get God out of 12 Steps By Ryan Moore October 24, 2016 http://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/an-atheist-is-taking-on-alcoholics-ano...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Breaking the Cycle of Addiction: How the Pain of the Past Can Motivate the Future by Becky Vollmer My father drank Budweiser for breakfast and Chivas for lunch. Then he usually crashed by early evening, leaving me guessing what he would've had for dinner. I'm fairly certain it wouldn't have been foo...

leavetherest · leavetherest

Confusion.......??????? I know what that is like. Continual and unrelentless beating yourself up for doing things which you know you shouldn't do....drinking, drugging, sexing, speeding, (well... I don't know all those things however, can relate to a few). LOVE YOURSELF! GOD LOVES YOU! Fix wh...

Keils · Keils

hi everyone I'm looking for a bit of advice. I started seeing a physiatrist for my mental health and she has put me on a low dosage of diazepam. I have been working the 12 step programme but my sponsor has told me that because I'm taking medication she can no longer work with me. I have sought advice but nobo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Tanin · Tanin

Tell us if you're OK or how you're doing. Looks like you'll be getting big waves for awhile. Hope you are alright... -- Edited by Tanin on Saturday 17th of December 2016 01:53:07 PM

Baba Louie · Baba Louie

nowhere. I'm still here with you guys and girls. I read the posts almost every day. It helps me a lot. I don't really post myself, because I don't have a whole lot of anything new to add. It's still the same: life without alcohol is WAY easier. Its a lot easier to quit, if you have people around you that have a...

Travel an · Travel an

Hi folks, I'm struggling with a concept in the AA programme and it's the selfish and self centred bit. I can totally see how self centred behaviour selfish and self seeking behaviour were the root of our problems and drive our defects of character. I am now in recovery and am working the programme, I a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 12, 2016Quote of the WeekTrying to pray is the same thing as praying. I didnt pray or meditate much before I got sober. If I did pray, it was either to keep me from getting into trouble, or to get me out of the trouble my selfish or self-seeking behavior got me into. As far as meditation went,...

Tanin · Tanin

Many of our old ideas--especially those about alcohol, about drinking, about getting drunk, and about alcoholism (or problem drinking, if you prefer that term)--prove either worthless or actually self-destructive for us, and it is a great relief to get rid of them. Living Sober, 1975 -- Edited b...

leavetherest · leavetherest

I have learned in the past year plus so much more than I thought I already had learned. For example... In AA... most all of the meetings I attended seemed to be very supportive.....the people friendly enough, and the atmosphere was one that welcomed other struggling alcoholics. My first experience...

Tanin · Tanin

Here is a nice story about Jay C. andd the 7 Clan Alcoholics Anonymous group.http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/04/qa-jay-clause-founder-tuscarora-aa-group-celebrating-45-years-sobriety/

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

http://autotrend.activeboard.com/t45070034/who-is-rajiv-khaneja-president-of-sparklit/

bikerbill · bikerbill

Or more rather eyup! Life moves on. Changes happen. I'm settled permanently in Scotland, left my employer of 35 plus years 2 years ago, run a modest little business restoring cut throat razors and teaching folks how to shave with them, deliver stuff for the local licenced grocer 5 half days a week, d...

saengericst · saengericst

I'm pretty new here and wanted to just throw in my suggestion based upon the welfare of alcoholics. I'm a student and currently undergoing the mobile app development coaching in a Toronto based institution. I'm currently working for an app which tracks the progress youve made by quitting anything,...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Honesty is not enoughAA tells us that we must be honest about our problems if we hope to overcome them. Some people seem quite willing to do this. But an honest admission alone does not solve our problems. We have to go beyond honesty by taking needed action to correct what's wrong in our lives.For examp...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 28, 2016Quote of the WeekKeep it simple; get stupid. Im a pretty complicated person. I not only tend to think about things, I like to over think them. What if this or that happens? Is one of my favorites. What will he or she do and what will/can I do if they do? On and on my obsessive thinking g...

NewDaniela · NewDaniela

Hi ...I'm curious and have questions about Antabuse...would be OK to have chocolate with butter rum filling? just got "pot of gold"chocolates...but don't want to get sick..thanx

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

John F is having some very severe health issues related to COPD ... please keep him in your prayers ... thanks Pappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving ... and to say I am thankful and grateful for all those here that participate in MIP ... I have been blessed over the years to have come to know y'all as brothers and sisters in recovery, you've added so much to my life and well-being ... God Bless you al...

rdy4change · rdy4change

Hi. I am new to this forum. I have been experiencing feelings of overwhelming guilt today. I have been in the program for years but had a major setback a few months ago. This morning I woke with with such an overwhelming sense of disgust within myself. I have 74 days behind me and feel confused as to why I am...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Nobember 21, 2016Quote of the WeekIf you are struggling to make a decision, do the right thing. Before recovery all my decisions were easy because they were all based on self. I choose the job that paid me the most with the least amount of effort it didnt matter that it was illegal. I choose relation...

Jakamo · Jakamo

In case anyone was wondering.

Roman · Roman

With a little over 100 days of sobriety and still learning about the program, I am interested in checking out conventions. How can I obtain a schedule of cities and dates for upcoming conventions? I'm also curious what exactly happens at these conventions? Any help would be appreciated.

Tanin · Tanin

I wish Steve Bentley had not mentioned Alcoholics Anonymous. It wasn't really necessary. I guess he couldn't resist. Maine Voices: Alcohol Clouding Gov.LePage's View By Steve Bentley. September 4, 2016 I go to jail every Monday night at the pre-release center in Portland to put on an Alcoholics...

poi77 · poi77

Hi, some of you might remember me, but probably not. A long time ago I had identification problems but eventually jumped into recovery and I now have 4 years and have worked the steps. Over the past year plus, I have taken on sponsees. 2 are now dead and one is in prison. I have decided to stop taking on...

Roman · Roman

I might see if there are any meetings in my area on Thanksgiving day before I celebrate the day with friends and family. This will be the first Thanksgiving that I don't drink and it might be tough.

MelissaMM · MelissaMM

Starting antabuse tomorrow. Does anyone know if you can still drink O'Doul's while taking that medicine? ~Melissa

ranger550 · ranger550

Hello all you AA members, Back in 2012 after four years of sobriety, a woman who was in recovery about a year after I was, made me embarrassed by acting slutty towards me at a meeting. It was quite clear to me that she wanted to hook up, but I dont hit on women in AA and I am not used to woman who haven't the guts t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 14, 2016Quote of the WeekKeep it green so you dont forget where you came from. Before recovery I had an amazing ability to recover from a nights or a weekends worth of debauchery. While one day I might swear off that kind of behavior with various promises to never drink that much again, or ne...

jenniferj · jenniferj

I'm currently out of town for work and the meeting schedules around here don't work with my schedule. I'd just like to chat with other alcoholics or to respond to any messages posted here. I'm nearing my one year and have a need to connect. Thank you!

Roman · Roman

I hope to make tomorrow 85, but Halloween is tomorrow. Kinda weird that I'm still counting days...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 7, 2016Quote of the WeekI want to be a doctor, but I dont want to become a doctor. When I was in my disease I was driven by a huge sense of entitlement. Rather than be a good partner in a relationship, I just did what I wanted and expected my girlfriends to put up with me. At work I felt my employer...

Instant Dharma · Instant Dharma

Hello M.I.P. My name is Dennis and I am an alcoholic. I have been a not so frequent visitor for almost a year, so I guess it's time to say 'hello'. As for Me, well, there is not much to say. I've been sober for the last 15 years, and counting. I've also been a full time dad and faithful husband for over a d...

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

The DeLorean is coming back in 2017. Imagine that!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	San Diego Alano Club Helps Alcoholics And Addicts Stay Sober During Holidays (Preview) This is a good example of how an Alamo club and 12-Step groups help keep folks sober during the holidays. December 25th, 2016Alano Club helps maintain sobriety through the holidaysby Mike Spradley For those in recovery it may be much harder to deal with these feelings without defaulting bac...	Tanin	2	1512	Dec 30, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	TRING TO STAY SOBER (Preview) ITS WINTER WHICH I HAVE A HARD TIME DEALING WITH MY BODY HURTS ALL OVER AND ALL I WANT TO DO IS DRINK IT SEEMS TO MAKE MY PAIN GO AWAY AT LEAST TO THE NEXT DAY	endo	5	798	Dec 29, 2016 by rainbowroom
	Serenity Prayer (long version) (Preview) Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I...	soberdrunk	17	16447	Dec 29, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Best Christmas gift ever. (Preview) My partner, Tracey, has 2 daughters. Zoe, 17, who lives with us and amy, 23, who lives with her partner and their 3 yo daughter. I've been with Tracey since February 2015. In a that time, amy has kept her distance. So yeah, my granddaughter gave me a tin ofHenderson's relish crisps. I was stammering...	bikerbill	5	919	Dec 29, 2016 by dorin
	Almost at 6 months! (Preview) I drank so much and so often that I didn't care how alcohol had a grasp on me that infiltrated every corner of my life. It was like a giant weight strapped to me that I thought I wanted. I spent all my money on it, there were times that I thought I needed it, I had myself convinced that some how things were bette...	KrisCross11	6	877	Dec 29, 2016 by dorin
	Arthritis and alcohol consumption (Preview) I am addicted to alcohol. I have severe joint pain and swelling in the joints. I consulted my family doctor and I am diagnosed with rheumatic arthritis. He prescribed me some medicines. But is there any permanent cure for rheumatic arthritis? He also recommended a physiotherapy procedure in Toront...	Batouth	1	733	Dec 27, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 12/26 (Preview) December 26, 2016Quote of the WeekHalf measures do avail us something its just the half we dont want. Before recovery I was a master of half measuring in my life and what I got was the half I didnt want. At work I arrived late, did just enough to get by and was the first to leave. The result is that I was fi...	Pythonpappy	0	739	Dec 26, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Best Christmas gift ever. (Preview) My partner, Tracey, has 2 daughters. Zoe, 17, who lives with us and amy, 23, who lives with her partner and their 3 yo daughter. I've been with Tracey since February 2015. In a that time, amy has kept her distance. So yeah, my granddaughter gave me a tin ofHenderson's relish crisps. I was stammering...	bikerbill	0	643	Dec 26, 2016 by bikerbill
	Asking for prayers and help... (Preview) Asking for prayer and help!I have not been interacting on the boards for a good while because of internal and external hardships I am so overwhelmed with and that has reduced my ability to shoot positive energy, inspiration, and hope into the Universe for the benefit of others, when I am so stuck in the...	John	18	1304	Dec 25, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Yuletide, Christmas, whatever, have a good un (Preview) 19th December, 2 days before winter solstice. I'm sitting in my car waiting to be called to make another takeaway delivery. It's a grey, rainy day. I'm happy because I'm sober for another day, I have food, clean clothes, warmth, the company of others, the ability to pay my bills and in 2 days time th...	bikerbill	5	782	Dec 25, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Newbie California (Preview) Hi I am STephanie I live in California I am currently sober two months and newbie but trying my best to pull my life back today	bellebond	5	703	Dec 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Sometimes ongoing amends are hard (Preview) My son and daughter have both made it plain they don't want me in their life. Can't say I blame them, they only know the bloke I was. Both have said they want no contact, want to be left alone. It's been nearly 11 years now. These are my ongoing amends as they stated, using the words (daughter) your ongoin...	bikerbill	6	810	Dec 22, 2016 by bikerbill
	Really have to quit drinking (Preview) Hi all, I've been drinking most of my life and it's really has to stop. I drink to get drunk and I get drunk a lot more these days. Like everyday. I had a few days last week when I didn't. My wife knows I have a drinking problem but let's me have some anyway. The drinking has ruined my marriage and I'm finding it...	StartNow	96	2091	Dec 19, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 12/19 (Preview) December 19, 2016Quote of the WeekWhen Im filled up with me, there is no room for God. This quote reminds me of the story of a novice who once met with a Zen master for tea. As he went on and on about everything he thought he knew about the practice and meaning of Zen, the master just kept pouring tea into h...	Pythonpappy	0	862	Dec 19, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Proceeding To Remove God References From Alcoholics Anonymous (Preview) This involves an important subject. It's been around for several years and has been heating up again recently. An Atheist Is Taking on Alcoholics Anonymous in Bid to Get God out of 12 Steps By Ryan Moore October 24, 2016 http://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/an-atheist-is-taking-on-alcoholics-ano...	Tanin	17	2629	Dec 19, 2016 by bikerbill
	Breaking the Cycle of Addiction (Preview) Breaking the Cycle of Addiction: How the Pain of the Past Can Motivate the Future by Becky Vollmer My father drank Budweiser for breakfast and Chivas for lunch. Then he usually crashed by early evening, leaving me guessing what he would've had for dinner. I'm fairly certain it wouldn't have been foo...	Pythonpappy	4	2419	Dec 19, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Overhaul Maintenance " (Preview) Confusion.......??????? I know what that is like. Continual and unrelentless beating yourself up for doing things which you know you shouldn't do....drinking, drugging, sexing, speeding, (well... I don't know all those things however, can relate to a few). LOVE YOURSELF! GOD LOVES YOU! Fix wh...	leavetherest	2	1481	Dec 19, 2016 by Lovylark
	Taking benzos in recovery - is it ok (Preview) hi everyone I'm looking for a bit of advice. I started seeing a physiatrist for my mental health and she has put me on a low dosage of diazepam. I have been working the 12 step programme but my sponsor has told me that because I'm taking medication she can no longer work with me. I have sought advice but nobo...	Keils	44	3884	Dec 18, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	A Thought for the Newbies (Preview)	Pythonpappy	17	1159	Dec 17, 2016 by okimus
	Heya, Fyne Spirit! -- 2nd Request! (Preview) Tell us if you're OK or how you're doing. Looks like you'll be getting big waves for awhile. Hope you are alright... -- Edited by Tanin on Saturday 17th of December 2016 01:53:07 PM	Tanin	1	940	Dec 17, 2016 by Tanin
	Where did I go? (Preview) nowhere. I'm still here with you guys and girls. I read the posts almost every day. It helps me a lot. I don't really post myself, because I don't have a whole lot of anything new to add. It's still the same: life without alcohol is WAY easier. Its a lot easier to quit, if you have people around you that have a...	Baba Louie	1	789	Dec 16, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Selfishness and self centred (Preview) Hi folks, I'm struggling with a concept in the AA programme and it's the selfish and self centred bit. I can totally see how self centred behaviour selfish and self seeking behaviour were the root of our problems and drive our defects of character. I am now in recovery and am working the programme, I a...	Travel an	12	5398	Dec 12, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 12/12 (Preview) December 12, 2016Quote of the WeekTrying to pray is the same thing as praying. I didnt pray or meditate much before I got sober. If I did pray, it was either to keep me from getting into trouble, or to get me out of the trouble my selfish or self-seeking behavior got me into. As far as meditation went,...	Pythonpappy	1	684	Dec 12, 2016 by leavetherest
	Letting go of old ideas (Preview) Many of our old ideas--especially those about alcohol, about drinking, about getting drunk, and about alcoholism (or problem drinking, if you prefer that term)--prove either worthless or actually self-destructive for us, and it is a great relief to get rid of them. Living Sober, 1975 -- Edited b...	Tanin	6	940	Dec 12, 2016 by leavetherest
	Alcoholics love em or lose em (Preview) I have learned in the past year plus so much more than I thought I already had learned. For example... In AA... most all of the meetings I attended seemed to be very supportive.....the people friendly enough, and the atmosphere was one that welcomed other struggling alcoholics. My first experience...	leavetherest	2	775	Dec 12, 2016 by leavetherest
	"We're so dry we're a fire hazard." (Preview) Here is a nice story about Jay C. andd the 7 Clan Alcoholics Anonymous group.http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/04/qa-jay-clause-founder-tuscarora-aa-group-celebrating-45-years-sobriety/	Tanin	5	1995	Dec 12, 2016 by leavetherest
	Do You Know This Guy? (Preview) http://autotrend.activeboard.com/t45070034/who-is-rajiv-khaneja-president-of-sparklit/	MarcLacroix	1	775	Dec 12, 2016 by leavetherest
	Just dropping by to say hi (Preview) Or more rather eyup! Life moves on. Changes happen. I'm settled permanently in Scotland, left my employer of 35 plus years 2 years ago, run a modest little business restoring cut throat razors and teaching folks how to shave with them, deliver stuff for the local licenced grocer 5 half days a week, d...	bikerbill	7	2609	Dec 10, 2016 by Instant Dharma
	app for alcoholics (Preview) I'm pretty new here and wanted to just throw in my suggestion based upon the welfare of alcoholics. I'm a student and currently undergoing the mobile app development coaching in a Toronto based institution. I'm currently working for an app which tracks the progress youve made by quitting anything,...	saengericst	3	853	Dec 10, 2016 by Instant Dharma
	Today's Gift -- Nov. (Preview) Honesty is not enoughAA tells us that we must be honest about our problems if we hope to overcome them. Some people seem quite willing to do this. But an honest admission alone does not solve our problems. We have to go beyond honesty by taking needed action to correct what's wrong in our lives.For examp...	Pythonpappy	27	1341	Nov 30, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminder -- Nov. (Preview)	Pythonpappy	27	1594	Nov 30, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 11/28 (Preview) November 28, 2016Quote of the WeekKeep it simple; get stupid. Im a pretty complicated person. I not only tend to think about things, I like to over think them. What if this or that happens? Is one of my favorites. What will he or she do and what will/can I do if they do? On and on my obsessive thinking g...	Pythonpappy	0	696	Nov 28, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	ANTABUSE QUESTIONS (Preview) Hi ...I'm curious and have questions about Antabuse...would be OK to have chocolate with butter rum filling? just got "pot of gold"chocolates...but don't want to get sick..thanx	NewDaniela	7	887	Nov 27, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Owner of this Site (Preview) John F is having some very severe health issues related to COPD ... please keep him in your prayers ... thanks Pappy	Pythonpappy	8	993	Nov 25, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Happy Thanksgiving Everyone (Preview) Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving ... and to say I am thankful and grateful for all those here that participate in MIP ... I have been blessed over the years to have come to know y'all as brothers and sisters in recovery, you've added so much to my life and well-being ... God Bless you al...	Pythonpappy	3	699	Nov 24, 2016 by mikef
	Struggling with self loathing (Preview) Hi. I am new to this forum. I have been experiencing feelings of overwhelming guilt today. I have been in the program for years but had a major setback a few months ago. This morning I woke with with such an overwhelming sense of disgust within myself. I have 74 days behind me and feel confused as to why I am...	rdy4change	28	1579	Nov 23, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 11/21 (Preview) Nobember 21, 2016Quote of the WeekIf you are struggling to make a decision, do the right thing. Before recovery all my decisions were easy because they were all based on self. I choose the job that paid me the most with the least amount of effort it didnt matter that it was illegal. I choose relation...	Pythonpappy	2	893	Nov 23, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Sober and doing well (Preview) In case anyone was wondering.	Jakamo	10	1177	Nov 23, 2016 by dawn99
	AA Conventions (Preview) With a little over 100 days of sobriety and still learning about the program, I am interested in checking out conventions. How can I obtain a schedule of cities and dates for upcoming conventions? I'm also curious what exactly happens at these conventions? Any help would be appreciated.	Roman	4	791	Nov 22, 2016 by Mystic Man
	Calling Out An Alcoholic. Publicly. In The Newspaper. (Preview) I wish Steve Bentley had not mentioned Alcoholics Anonymous. It wasn't really necessary. I guess he couldn't resist. Maine Voices: Alcohol Clouding Gov.LePage's View By Steve Bentley. September 4, 2016 I go to jail every Monday night at the pre-release center in Portland to put on an Alcoholics...	Tanin	12	1607	Nov 22, 2016 by Tanin
	I can't help anyone. Perhaps I don't belong. (Preview) Hi, some of you might remember me, but probably not. A long time ago I had identification problems but eventually jumped into recovery and I now have 4 years and have worked the steps. Over the past year plus, I have taken on sponsees. 2 are now dead and one is in prison. I have decided to stop taking on...	poi77	15	1133	Nov 21, 2016 by NewDaniela
	Anyone Attending a Meeting on Thanksgiving Day? (Preview) I might see if there are any meetings in my area on Thanksgiving day before I celebrate the day with friends and family. This will be the first Thanksgiving that I don't drink and it might be tough.	Roman	5	813	Nov 21, 2016 by leavetherest
	antabuse!? (Preview) Starting antabuse tomorrow. Does anyone know if you can still drink O'Doul's while taking that medicine? ~Melissa	MelissaMM	9	3903	Nov 21, 2016 by leavetherest
	AA 13th Stepping. It not just the men. Its also the women too. 13th stepping sex hookups bars sluttiness romances (Preview) Hello all you AA members, Back in 2012 after four years of sobriety, a woman who was in recovery about a year after I was, made me embarrassed by acting slutty towards me at a meeting. It was quite clear to me that she wanted to hook up, but I dont hit on women in AA and I am not used to woman who haven't the guts t...	ranger550	10	8365	Nov 17, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Wisdom of the Rooms 11/14 (Preview) November 14, 2016Quote of the WeekKeep it green so you dont forget where you came from. Before recovery I had an amazing ability to recover from a nights or a weekends worth of debauchery. While one day I might swear off that kind of behavior with various promises to never drink that much again, or ne...	Pythonpappy	0	841	Nov 14, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Out of Town, Need Chat Meeting (Preview) I'm currently out of town for work and the meeting schedules around here don't work with my schedule. I'd just like to chat with other alcoholics or to respond to any messages posted here. I'm nearing my one year and have a need to connect. Thank you!	jenniferj	7	971	Nov 9, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	84 Days (Preview) I hope to make tomorrow 85, but Halloween is tomorrow. Kinda weird that I'm still counting days...	Roman	13	1076	Nov 8, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 11/7 (Preview) November 7, 2016Quote of the WeekI want to be a doctor, but I dont want to become a doctor. When I was in my disease I was driven by a huge sense of entitlement. Rather than be a good partner in a relationship, I just did what I wanted and expected my girlfriends to put up with me. At work I felt my employer...	Pythonpappy	0	775	Nov 7, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Calling to say Hello!!! (Preview) Hello M.I.P. My name is Dennis and I am an alcoholic. I have been a not so frequent visitor for almost a year, so I guess it's time to say 'hello'. As for Me, well, there is not much to say. I've been sober for the last 15 years, and counting. I've also been a full time dad and faithful husband for over a d...	Instant Dharma	6	928	Nov 6, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Truely A May Zing (Preview) The DeLorean is coming back in 2017. Imagine that!	MarcLacroix	0	734	Nov 5, 2016 by MarcLacroix
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