Alcoholics Anonymous

justadrunk · justadrunk

Monday, April 14, 2014You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours) Thought for the Day A police captain once told about certain cases he had come across in his police work. The cause of the tragedy in each case was drunkenness. He told his audience about a man who got into an a...

gonee · gonee

I am not a drug addict and my choice was alcohol. But we have a number of addicts in our group. They are our brothers. One individual is 18 months clean and another is 12 months clean. Many do not identify with me, but still we have very good friendship. Tonight I am taking a friend's son to our meeting. He i...

Mike B. · Mike B.

April 14 "We are sure there must be a million alcoholics who would join Alcoholics Anonymous tomorrow if only they knew what we do. We keenly realize that any fundamental disunity among us could instantly disillusion tens of thousands who would again turn their faces to the wall. Hence thos...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We do not have to get caught in the middle of other people's issues. -- Melody Beattie Learning to respect boundaries, our own and other people's, eliminates much of the stress that hinders relationships. Accepting the behavior and the opinions of our friends as legitimate for them allows our relat...

Enigma · Enigma

Got a good days sleep and I'm off to work soon. Talked to my sponser today he comes back from FLA on Thursday thank God. Was agitated and doubtful when I woke up. Felt upset I was backed into a corner defending myself against the wife. Then I realized this is how she feels when I accuse or hold her in contempt...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Attended the Sunday version of my home group this morning and the topic took off from the reading of the day for the "Reflections" daily reader...self pity and pity party and martyrdom. Most of the fellowship are mid and old timers and yet we have the several newbies listening to the old t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because theyre not on your road doesnt mean theyve gotten lost.H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I had what I considered to be a nightmare last night. I started to post about it this a.m. and I just didn't want to even think about it. In the dream, I was with an old drinking friend of mine. We used to drink together in wine glasses larger than any I had ever seen before. I felt less guilty using those glass...

mandm · mandm

Well I am excited to say that I am one year sober now. Woot woot woot, its funny how its only been a year that has passed, that a year ago I had this daily occurrence of a hang over and no self respect at all, no money, no nothing. Fast forward a year later, now sober and my business is taking off, I'm getting mar...

justadrunk · justadrunk

This morning was an amazing singing event in church. Just goose bumpy and wonderful. Music was always an outlet for me, to escape or explain reality in a way that allowed me to also hide behind the impression of it. To express something in a vulnerable way, and be exposed as if in a secret language, wh...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

April 14, 2014Quote of the Week"When I wake up in the morning, 80% of the things in my head are none of my business." I don't know about you, but some mornings when I wake up I'm so overwhelmed with what I'm thinking that I can barely get out of bed. "What if I don't make enough money thi...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Taking an honest look at ourselves is necessary if we want peace.Step Four asks us to admit our character defects. That's not an easy assignment. How "defective" could we be? In truth, we do have many assets, and it will help us to admit our defects if we also own our assets. The founders of th...

gonee · gonee

About to hit rockbottom 26 years ago...................

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Gorgeous day. I woke up with a headache (prob. allergies), backache(every morning mostly due to my own making of not exercising--laziness) and not having had much sleep due to the wonderful and natural part of life every woman goes through when we reach my age. I wanted to complain about how crappy I f...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Though we be sick and tired and faint and worn--Lo, all things can be borne. --Elizabeth Chase Akers What bothered us most a year ago? A month ago? Even a week ago? It's probably that whatever it was, we were obsessed with it, certain that our futures were ruined, that there was no reasonable solution....

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Dont judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.Robert Louis Stevenson

Enigma · Enigma

Made a amend to the 1st former wife tonite. Went way better than expected. It felt good to clean my side of the street with her. I can see it wasn't so much about me as it was her. I honestly could hear the forgiveness in her heart for herself. I could tell it brought her consolation and comfort. I'm on cloud n...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I was at a meeting the other day and a guy had one in front of him. 75th year anniversary commemorative reproduction of the first edition. We had a lot of newcomers from a rehab at the meeting...And I commented on it....How it had the the large print, wide margins and thick paper that gave the book it's n...

Enigma · Enigma

Today at my morning meeting topic was from today's daily reflections namely self pity. I've had enough self pity in the last 14 days to go around this whole site and share it with all of you equally. Today I'm not in my pity pot. I asked God to be divorced from self pity when down on my knees this morning. My c...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Now this is what I'm talking about....warm weather (finally), frying up some chicken, making homemade potato salad, deviled eggs and something sinfully sweet for dessert and taking the rubber boat I found which someone threw away and going to one of the lakes to catch the big ones....well, hopeful...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Giving people a little more that they expect is a good way to get back a lot more than you would expect.Robert Half

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Self-control is one of the greatest skills I've learned. --Jim BurnsMost of us assume we have mastered self-control by now. And perhaps we have. A good test is to monitor how we respond to a nagging spouse or a disrespectful postman or vile-mouthed teenager. Do instances such as these make us angry or...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly VerseWe have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6Weekly QuoteThrough my handicaps, I have found my self, my work, my God. Helen KellerWeekly ThoughtSome people dont need to fight with anyone to be at war. Their battles are with themselves. Maybe it was a tough upbr...

Enigma · Enigma

Well trying to get through the day. Going to hang out with a friend this afternoon otherwise I don't think I feel safe or should be alone. The next major hurdle is my upcoming court date on 2 misdomenors. Wreckage of the present never mind the past. I never got in trouble with the law when I was drinking why...

justadrunk · justadrunk

So part of this ongoing learning about the depths of my black and white thinking have unfolded some exciting discoveries. I always thought my first impressions of people were Solid and important and highly accurate. I walked away from people based solely on the sound of their voice, the way they l...

SerenityAJ · SerenityAJ

Does anyone have experience with sponsoring someone who is currently locked up? I am praying and following my intuition, but as part of that I thought I would see if anyone else has had any experience and has any tips. My question is specifically about working the steps with someone. Aj

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

If the best man's faults were written on his forehead, it would make him pull his hat over his eyes.--Gaelic proverbWhen we deal with our faults and imperfections, we are dealing with the basic issues of being a person. We can become bitter and cynical about the imperfections of others, or we can reali...

tomsteve · tomsteve

hope I did this right.

Enigma · Enigma

At one time about 12yrs ago I was the good supportive non abusive husband, good father, not battling depression. Life was grand. But alcohol changed all that. It took everything. I can be that person again only better but without the alcohol this time. Trudging the road to happy destiny they call it. I...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Got a message last night that mum's being transferred to a more local hospital today to start rehabilitation to help her learn to live within her physical limits. good news that. Scope for endless teasing. Mum's gonna rehab. Mum's gonna rehab.

Philipld · Philipld

The Italian Secret to a Long Marriage: At St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wilmington, they have weekly husbands' marriage seminars. At the session last week, the priest asked Giuseppe, who said he was approaching his 50th wedding anniversary, to take a few minutes and share some insight into how he...

Mike B. · Mike B.

April 11 "I cannot afford to take sobriety for granted ... I count my blessings and enjoy them all, large and small."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.Lewis Carroll

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The most difficult job is the one that you never get started on.Henry Ford

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Celebrate your life and hear your spirit sing.-- Elisabeth L."What's to celebrate?" some people ask. We all get our fill of the cynics. Their negativity can weigh down our spirits. But we don't have to let them control how we see our lives or theirs. To keep our own perceptions positive, it...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eyes fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.Dag Hammarskjold

Enigma · Enigma

Maid my first two child support payments today the divorce is still looming. I'm glad I can try to pay for the rest of the bills too until I find a second job. I know I'm doing the right thing by her but I'm also sad that this might come to pass. I know she needs her space and that is the best thing for now. I wish I...

Enigma · Enigma

Well I've had a good past two days. But now it seems the funk wants to come creeping in. This means more meetings, more praying, reaching out to people and trusting in God that he has a plan for me as well as my family. Need to keep my God glasses on and not let this disease that centers on the mind start kickin...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. > > > You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. > > > Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point. > > > 1. Name the five wealthiest...

Mike B. · Mike B.

April 10 "Finally came April 1939. The book was done. Tales of recovery for its story section had been supplied by Dr. Bob and his Akron brethren. Others were supplied by New Yorkers, New Jerseyites. One came in from Cleveland and another from Maryland. Chapters had been read and discussed a...

Philipld · Philipld

bikerbill · bikerbill

All it took today was a phone call from my mum to tell me she's recovering well, not in pain and determined to get home. she sounded bright and 'together' and really positive. so thoughtful of her to call me to put my mind at ease. Bless you mum. See you Sunday. In fact I felt so good that later this evenin...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

The Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous "A seemingly unplanned meeting in Akron, Ohio in 1935 between two men, both of whom were termed "hopeless" alcoholics, began a program of recovery that has helped millions find sobriety and serenity. Bill W. was one of those men. In fighting h...

whitewhineoh · whitewhineoh

First of all, thanks to each one of you for helping me get to day 20. I still can't quite believe it and there is no way I could have done 24 hours let alone 4800 of them on my own, so I am grateful to those in AA near and far. Understandably, many on here are very big into God. The word tends to make me cringe. ...

Enigma · Enigma

Went to court today to give my version and setting child visitation. It worked out better than I expected even though we are getting a divorce after 16yrs together. Some people can't heal from the wreckage of the past Namely my wife who I still love dearly and wish her the best. We have two beautiful chil...

Mike B. · Mike B.

April 9 "Success is more a state of heart and mind than a sum total of material assets."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Agreement is usually not necessary. Many of us have lived as if we always had to be right. We did not stop to notice that other things we cared about were being lost such as friends who got tired of our persistent need to be right, or children whose self-esteem was undermined when there was no room for thei...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.Edith Wharton

Cmay · Cmay

I went to an actual AA meeting tonight. I enjoyed it. I also engaged in the topic. There is nothing like being there in person. I am on my way of the 90 meetings in 90 days. I tried to go to the online meeting on this site, but don't know what time I was suppose to be on here.

Mike B. · Mike B.

April 8 "Awareness is the most accessible doorway to spirituality."

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thought for the day (Preview) Monday, April 14, 2014You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours) Thought for the Day A police captain once told about certain cases he had come across in his police work. The cause of the tragedy in each case was drunkenness. He told his audience about a man who got into an a...	justadrunk	9	550	Apr 15, 2014 by justadrunk
	Drugs............... (Preview) I am not a drug addict and my choice was alcohol. But we have a number of addicts in our group. They are our brothers. One individual is 18 months clean and another is 12 months clean. Many do not identify with me, but still we have very good friendship. Tonight I am taking a friend's son to our meeting. He i...	gonee	6	618	Apr 15, 2014 by mikef
	Grapevine (Preview) April 14 "We are sure there must be a million alcoholics who would join Alcoholics Anonymous tomorrow if only they knew what we do. We keenly realize that any fundamental disunity among us could instantly disillusion tens of thousands who would again turn their faces to the wall. Hence thos...	Mike B.	5	420	Apr 15, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - 4/15 (Preview) We do not have to get caught in the middle of other people's issues. -- Melody Beattie Learning to respect boundaries, our own and other people's, eliminates much of the stress that hinders relationships. Accepting the behavior and the opinions of our friends as legitimate for them allows our relat...	Pythonpappy	0	340	Apr 15, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Checking in (Preview) Got a good days sleep and I'm off to work soon. Talked to my sponser today he comes back from FLA on Thursday thank God. Was agitated and doubtful when I woke up. Felt upset I was backed into a corner defending myself against the wife. Then I realized this is how she feels when I accuse or hold her in contempt...	Enigma	4	518	Apr 15, 2014 by Jerry F
	Grand meeting.... (Preview) Attended the Sunday version of my home group this morning and the topic took off from the reading of the day for the "Reflections" daily reader...self pity and pity party and martyrdom. Most of the fellowship are mid and old timers and yet we have the several newbies listening to the old t...	Jerry F	6	413	Apr 14, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote - 4/14 (Preview) People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because theyre not on your road doesnt mean theyve gotten lost.H. Jackson Brown, Jr.	Pythonpappy	2	322	Apr 14, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	My Drinking Dream (Preview) I had what I considered to be a nightmare last night. I started to post about it this a.m. and I just didn't want to even think about it. In the dream, I was with an old drinking friend of mine. We used to drink together in wine glasses larger than any I had ever seen before. I felt less guilty using those glass...	betterthanyesterday52	13	620	Apr 14, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Na na .. nana na na .. nana na na.. na na na na. (Preview) Well I am excited to say that I am one year sober now. Woot woot woot, its funny how its only been a year that has passed, that a year ago I had this daily occurrence of a hang over and no self respect at all, no money, no nothing. Fast forward a year later, now sober and my business is taking off, I'm getting mar...	mandm	11	670	Apr 14, 2014 by mandm
	My song, my new life. (Preview) This morning was an amazing singing event in church. Just goose bumpy and wonderful. Music was always an outlet for me, to escape or explain reality in a way that allowed me to also hide behind the impression of it. To express something in a vulnerable way, and be exposed as if in a secret language, wh...	justadrunk	6	440	Apr 14, 2014 by Mike D
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) April 14, 2014Quote of the Week"When I wake up in the morning, 80% of the things in my head are none of my business." I don't know about you, but some mornings when I wake up I'm so overwhelmed with what I'm thinking that I can barely get out of bed. "What if I don't make enough money thi...	Pythonpappy	3	407	Apr 14, 2014 by Philipld
	Today's Gift - 4/14 (Preview) Taking an honest look at ourselves is necessary if we want peace.Step Four asks us to admit our character defects. That's not an easy assignment. How "defective" could we be? In truth, we do have many assets, and it will help us to admit our defects if we also own our assets. The founders of th...	Pythonpappy	3	382	Apr 14, 2014 by justadrunk
	Rockbottom. (Preview) About to hit rockbottom 26 years ago...................	gonee	11	526	Apr 14, 2014 by justadrunk
	When The Beer Cans and Bottles Hit the Bin (Preview) Gorgeous day. I woke up with a headache (prob. allergies), backache(every morning mostly due to my own making of not exercising--laziness) and not having had much sleep due to the wonderful and natural part of life every woman goes through when we reach my age. I wanted to complain about how crappy I f...	betterthanyesterday52	10	667	Apr 14, 2014 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift - 4/13 (Preview) Though we be sick and tired and faint and worn--Lo, all things can be borne. --Elizabeth Chase Akers What bothered us most a year ago? A month ago? Even a week ago? It's probably that whatever it was, we were obsessed with it, certain that our futures were ruined, that there was no reasonable solution....	Pythonpappy	3	370	Apr 14, 2014 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote - 4/13 (Preview) Dont judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.Robert Louis Stevenson	Pythonpappy	1	293	Apr 14, 2014 by Mike B.
	Amends (Preview) Made a amend to the 1st former wife tonite. Went way better than expected. It felt good to clean my side of the street with her. I can see it wasn't so much about me as it was her. I honestly could hear the forgiveness in her heart for herself. I could tell it brought her consolation and comfort. I'm on cloud n...	Enigma	6	395	Apr 14, 2014 by bikerbill
	Happy Birthday Big Book! (Preview) I was at a meeting the other day and a guy had one in front of him. 75th year anniversary commemorative reproduction of the first edition. We had a lot of newcomers from a rehab at the meeting...And I commented on it....How it had the the large print, wide margins and thick paper that gave the book it's n...	Stepchild	6	679	Apr 13, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Self pity (Preview) Today at my morning meeting topic was from today's daily reflections namely self pity. I've had enough self pity in the last 14 days to go around this whole site and share it with all of you equally. Today I'm not in my pity pot. I asked God to be divorced from self pity when down on my knees this morning. My c...	Enigma	5	629	Apr 13, 2014 by Zoomtopz
	It's Warmer Now Time to Do Some Sober Fishing! (Preview) Now this is what I'm talking about....warm weather (finally), frying up some chicken, making homemade potato salad, deviled eggs and something sinfully sweet for dessert and taking the rubber boat I found which someone threw away and going to one of the lakes to catch the big ones....well, hopeful...	betterthanyesterday52	5	854	Apr 13, 2014 by Zoomtopz
	Sunrise Quote - 4/12 (Preview) Giving people a little more that they expect is a good way to get back a lot more than you would expect.Robert Half	Pythonpappy	1	369	Apr 13, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift - 4/11 (Preview) Self-control is one of the greatest skills I've learned. --Jim BurnsMost of us assume we have mastered self-control by now. And perhaps we have. A good test is to monitor how we respond to a nagging spouse or a disrespectful postman or vile-mouthed teenager. Do instances such as these make us angry or...	Pythonpappy	4	362	Apr 13, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Weekly Thought --- (religious concept) (Preview) Weekly VerseWe have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6Weekly QuoteThrough my handicaps, I have found my self, my work, my God. Helen KellerWeekly ThoughtSome people dont need to fight with anyone to be at war. Their battles are with themselves. Maybe it was a tough upbr...	Pythonpappy	2	298	Apr 13, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Drama (Preview) Well trying to get through the day. Going to hang out with a friend this afternoon otherwise I don't think I feel safe or should be alone. The next major hurdle is my upcoming court date on 2 misdomenors. Wreckage of the present never mind the past. I never got in trouble with the law when I was drinking why...	Enigma	8	688	Apr 13, 2014 by Mr_David
	Black and white thinking (Preview) So part of this ongoing learning about the depths of my black and white thinking have unfolded some exciting discoveries. I always thought my first impressions of people were Solid and important and highly accurate. I walked away from people based solely on the sound of their voice, the way they l...	justadrunk	8	930	Apr 13, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sponsoring An Inmate (Preview) Does anyone have experience with sponsoring someone who is currently locked up? I am praying and following my intuition, but as part of that I thought I would see if anyone else has had any experience and has any tips. My question is specifically about working the steps with someone. Aj	SerenityAJ	9	1022	Apr 13, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - 4/12 (Preview) If the best man's faults were written on his forehead, it would make him pull his hat over his eyes.--Gaelic proverbWhen we deal with our faults and imperfections, we are dealing with the basic issues of being a person. We can become bitter and cynical about the imperfections of others, or we can reali...	Pythonpappy	2	294	Apr 13, 2014 by Mike D
	how some sports get started (Preview) hope I did this right.	tomsteve	4	368	Apr 13, 2014 by Mr_David
	Used to be. (Preview) At one time about 12yrs ago I was the good supportive non abusive husband, good father, not battling depression. Life was grand. But alcohol changed all that. It took everything. I can be that person again only better but without the alcohol this time. Trudging the road to happy destiny they call it. I...	Enigma	7	385	Apr 12, 2014 by Mike D
	update on mum. (Preview) Got a message last night that mum's being transferred to a more local hospital today to start rehabilitation to help her learn to live within her physical limits. good news that. Scope for endless teasing. Mum's gonna rehab. Mum's gonna rehab.	bikerbill	5	422	Apr 12, 2014 by mikef
	Yup!! This Works!! (Preview) *The Italian Secret to a Long Marriage:* At St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wilmington, they have weekly husbands' marriage seminars. At the session last week, the priest asked Giuseppe, who said he was approaching his 50th wedding anniversary, to take a few minutes and share some insight into how he...	Philipld	1	327	Apr 11, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) April 11 "I cannot afford to take sobriety for granted ... I count my blessings and enjoy them all, large and small."	Mike B.	2	269	Apr 11, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote - 4/8 (Preview) If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.Lewis Carroll	Pythonpappy	10	407	Apr 11, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote - 4/11 (Preview) The most difficult job is the one that you never get started on.Henry Ford	Pythonpappy	0	298	Apr 11, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - 4/10 (Preview) Celebrate your life and hear your spirit sing.-- Elisabeth L."What's to celebrate?" some people ask. We all get our fill of the cynics. Their negativity can weigh down our spirits. But we don't have to let them control how we see our lives or theirs. To keep our own perceptions positive, it...	Pythonpappy	3	357	Apr 11, 2014 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote - 4/10 (Preview) Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eyes fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.Dag Hammarskjold	Pythonpappy	2	390	Apr 11, 2014 by Mike B.
	Child support (Preview) Maid my first two child support payments today the divorce is still looming. I'm glad I can try to pay for the rest of the bills too until I find a second job. I know I'm doing the right thing by her but I'm also sad that this might come to pass. I know she needs her space and that is the best thing for now. I wish I...	Enigma	4	596	Apr 11, 2014 by Mr_David
	The Funk (Preview) Well I've had a good past two days. But now it seems the funk wants to come creeping in. This means more meetings, more praying, reaching out to people and trusting in God that he has a plan for me as well as my family. Need to keep my God glasses on and not let this disease that centers on the mind start kickin...	Enigma	11	757	Apr 10, 2014 by Mr_David
	The Charles Schulz Philosophy --- Interesting (Preview) The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. > > > You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. > > > Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point. > > > 1. Name the five wealthiest...	Pythonpappy	10	691	Apr 10, 2014 by Philipld
	Grapevine (Preview) April 10 "Finally came April 1939. The book was done. Tales of recovery for its story section had been supplied by Dr. Bob and his Akron brethren. Others were supplied by New Yorkers, New Jerseyites. One came in from Cleveland and another from Maryland. Chapters had been read and discussed a...	Mike B.	2	353	Apr 10, 2014 by justadrunk
	The Original Meaning Of AA (Preview)	Philipld	2	417	Apr 10, 2014 by justadrunk
	it don't take much to make me smile these days (Preview) All it took today was a phone call from my mum to tell me she's recovering well, not in pain and determined to get home. she sounded bright and 'together' and really positive. so thoughtful of her to call me to put my mind at ease. Bless you mum. See you Sunday. In fact I felt so good that later this evenin...	bikerbill	3	372	Apr 10, 2014 by Mike D
	THANK YOU BILL W. (Preview) The Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous "A seemingly unplanned meeting in Akron, Ohio in 1935 between two men, both of whom were termed "hopeless" alcoholics, began a program of recovery that has helped millions find sobriety and serenity. Bill W. was one of those men. In fighting h...	betterthanyesterday52	4	803	Apr 10, 2014 by Mike D
	Testing my barely existent faith (Preview) First of all, thanks to each one of you for helping me get to day 20. I still can't quite believe it and there is no way I could have done 24 hours let alone 4800 of them on my own, so I am grateful to those in AA near and far. Understandably, many on here are very big into God. The word tends to make me cringe. ...	whitewhineoh	11	679	Apr 10, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Wreckage of past (Preview) Went to court today to give my version and setting child visitation. It worked out better than I expected even though we are getting a divorce after 16yrs together. Some people can't heal from the wreckage of the past Namely my wife who I still love dearly and wish her the best. We have two beautiful chil...	Enigma	7	582	Apr 9, 2014 by bikerbill
	Grapevine (Preview) April 9 "Success is more a state of heart and mind than a sum total of material assets."	Mike B.	2	297	Apr 9, 2014 by Mike D
	Today's Gift - 4/9 (Preview) Agreement is usually not necessary. Many of us have lived as if we always had to be right. We did not stop to notice that other things we cared about were being lost such as friends who got tired of our persistent need to be right, or children whose self-esteem was undermined when there was no room for thei...	Pythonpappy	2	326	Apr 9, 2014 by Mike D
	Sunrise Quote - 4/9 (Preview) There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.Edith Wharton	Pythonpappy	2	336	Apr 9, 2014 by Mike D
	Meeting (Preview) I went to an actual AA meeting tonight. I enjoyed it. I also engaged in the topic. There is nothing like being there in person. I am on my way of the 90 meetings in 90 days. I tried to go to the online meeting on this site, but don't know what time I was suppose to be on here.	Cmay	6	554	Apr 9, 2014 by Mike D
	Grapevine (Preview) April 8 "Awareness is the most accessible doorway to spirituality."	Mike B.	2	391	Apr 9, 2014 by Pythonpappy
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