Alcoholics Anonymous

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!

Pablomoses · Pablomoses

Well, reading Sarah L. made me look at my med taking........ I have been taking meds for chronic shoulder pain, which I exaggerated at times and my doc. prescribed pain meds. Got sober from booze 2005, I haven't drunk booze since. But, I have been abusing the mood altering of the pain meds even when I'm n...

emmi331 · emmi331

For the past 3 months I have been sponsoring three different women. Two of them have had slips in the past year, one has three years of sobriety. They must want something I have, and I'm willing to share it, but these ladies do not seem to be putting recovery first. They each keep some appointments we m...

Zambiayum · Zambiayum

http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/British-Columbia-Alcohol-Drug-Rehab-Programs.html

pinky4428 · pinky4428

I have a son who has been drinking and is in a motel ,wanting my help .I have tried to help but its not effective , my husband was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer ,what can I do ? he needs to be in a rehab house but has no insurance and I can't afford to pay for one , any suggestions? thanks

Mommyjuice · Mommyjuice

I have been reading the posts on this site for a week. I no longer feel alone. I know I have a problem. Just trying to get the courage to do something about it. It's complicated as I also have mental illness issues. I won't bore you with the details. Just know that your wisdom and advice to others is slowly bu...

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

Swimming in a FishBowl Year after Year... That's sorta' how I've been feeling lately and I think the remedy is to do something constructive for others in the program. Anyone up for an MIP LookAndFeel UpGrade? Marc

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 31, 2016Quote of the WeekHave you prayed about it as much as youve talked about it? This quote could easily have said thought or worried about it as much as talked about it. Thats because before recovery thats all I did with my problems. Around and around Id go, rehashing problems, paintin...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

In Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Bill W. spoke of Rule 62.Don't take yourself too seriously.Just keep laughing. It is the best medicine.When you laugh, you look better and feel better.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Sarah L · Sarah L

Hello, I am Sarah. I got sober in 2006, and stayed that way until 2012 when I herniated multiple discs in neck and got on pain pills. I could barely move my arms and was in serious pain. I had a 3 level fusion and stayed on the pain pills for nearly 2 years after the surgery. Finally I had enough, quit taking th...

Marva · Marva

Can anyone advise how to actually join a meeting in progress at aaonline? Not intuitive at all.

davep12and12 · davep12and12

Hi All, In a few weeks, I will be in Cairo on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, staying in the Garden City area, just south of Midan Tahrir. I have found information about the meeting in Zamalek on Friday at 2PM and I have found information about the Thursday meeting in the south of Cairo at Kasr-e...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 24, 2016Quote of the WeekIve never regretted something I didnt say Restraint of pen and tongue was a foreign concept to me when I arrived in the rooms. Before recovery I was quick to speak my mind even when my mind wasnt made up it didnt matter. I was quick to retaliate for perceived wrongs, q...

lux_and_i · lux_and_i

I've got a tab open in my browser with the hours of the nearby liquor stores, another with a search of nearby meetings, and now this, because there are no real-life meetings right now. Plus I really would rather go to the liquor store. I relapsed recently after 7 months sober. I've continually had sim...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 17, 2016Quote of the WeekPain transformed by the Twelve Steps is no longer pain transmitted. When I came into the program I carried a lot of pain with me. There was the pain from living daily in an abusive alcoholic household, then the pain from an oppressive and emotionally abusive stepfat...

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

Howdy fellas; My name is Marc and I am Alcoholic. Larry_H invited me so here I am. Marc

Tanin · Tanin

Guy got sober in 2007. Good for him. He's a lawyer. The Addicted Lawyer: Is Alcoholics Anonymous For You? By Brian Cuban October 14, 2016Brian CubanApril 2007. I walk up to the door of the building where area Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held. My family is pushing hard for in-patie...

NN59 · NN59

Hi Everyone, This is my first post on this site. I've been an alcoholic for over 40 years. I tried everything from counselling to hypnosis, etc. and just considered myself a stressed out accountant who drank to get rid of the stress. When it got to a litre of vodka a day and beers and wine, I realised I c...

leavetherest · leavetherest

As a kid, I used to love to read comic books. My siblings and I read and enjoyed them so very much. Superman, Batman, Archie and more. We could be any of the characters we chose to be at any time. I would lay in the bathtub with a stack full of comics nearby to entertain me. Every vacation my family took to Nort...

Nursie · Nursie

Hi, my name is Nursie. I am really struggling right now. My life is unmanageable. I absolutely have no control over alcohol. I cannot do this alone and I need help. I am willing to do anything it takes to be sober. I have ave gone to AA a couple of times but never long enough to work the steps or find a home gr...

desertessence · desertessence

Hi, I am new here. I am a woman in my 50s and I didn't drink much until a few years ago when I started caring for an ill family member. I am now drinking a bottle of wine every night. Well, almost a whole bottle, more like 3/4 of a bottle. I am really worried that I am too far gone for help. I still manage to get up...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Tanin · Tanin

That time of year again. I am grateful to be sober. Today, when I think of my early time in the AA program, I am amazed that I stayed sober. But I just saw that others were staying sober, learned how they did it, then tried to do what they had done. I am still learning how other people do it. It works.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 10, 2016Quote of the WeekWhen I am in my head, I am with the last person I got drunk with. This quote reminds me still that my best thinking got me a seat in recovery. That by myself, my solutions to my problems are still self-serving and often driven by fear. Before recovery it was this inner...

Tanin · Tanin

Good motivational speaker. He's well-known in most parts. Not here. Dances pretty good.

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	Simple Reminder -- Oct. (Preview)	Pythonpappy	30	1411	Oct 31, 2016 by Pythonpappy
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	New here (Preview) Hi, my name is Nursie. I am really struggling right now. My life is unmanageable. I absolutely have no control over alcohol. I cannot do this alone and I need help. I am willing to do anything it takes to be sober. I have ave gone to AA a couple of times but never long enough to work the steps or find a home gr...	Nursie	6	842	Oct 13, 2016 by mikef
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	Soberversary (Preview) That time of year again. I am grateful to be sober. Today, when I think of my early time in the AA program, I am amazed that I stayed sober. But I just saw that others were staying sober, learned how they did it, then tried to do what they had done. I am still learning how other people do it. It works.	Tanin	12	915	Oct 12, 2016 by Visionz
	Wisdom of the Rooms 10/10 (Preview) October 10, 2016Quote of the WeekWhen I am in my head, I am with the last person I got drunk with. This quote reminds me still that my best thinking got me a seat in recovery. That by myself, my solutions to my problems are still self-serving and often driven by fear. Before recovery it was this inner...	Pythonpappy	2	755	Oct 11, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Motivational Speaker -- Let Go Of What's Happened (Or Not Happened) To You Motivation Public Figure (Preview) Good motivational speaker. He's well-known in most parts. Not here. Dances pretty good.	Tanin	2	919	Oct 11, 2016 by Visionz
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