Alcoholics Anonymous

Gleek22 · Gleek22

This year has had its ups and downs and I am proud to say that January 24 I will have 1 year sober if I continue on the right path! I have been reflecting these past couple days and I was wondering how anyone felt at 11 months sober?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A Year To GrowThis new year can be a time of growth in sobriety. While we have no crystal ball that tells us what luck and fortune the year will bring, we do have a program that gives us the power to make the best of this year, to grow in sobriety. We can make progress in overcoming resentment and selfishness...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I will radiate love and good will to others that I may open a channel for God's love to come to all. --Paramahansa Yogananda Our spiritual well-being is hindered whenever we isolate ourselves, whenever we withhold our care and attention from the group or a friend. During these moments, our self-cent...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

You have to sniff out joy, keep your nose to the joy-trail. --Buffy Sainte-MarieNewcomer I heard an old-timer say, "You can be right, or you can be happy." What does that mean? When something is wrong, am I supposed to deny what I can see with my own eyes? Sponsor This program saying is not mea...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Serenity = Reality = Inner peace and strength. --Anonymous Most of us chased an elusive thing called serenity for years. We thought our journeys outside reality brought us peace and serenity. When we returned to reality we found harshness and pain that caused us to run back to using. So it went, day af...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 30, 2013 Quote of the Week "When I did my 4th step it felt as if my life was being turned upside down - but it was really being turned right side up." I first heard this saying right when I needed it most - when I was in the middle of my 4th step and I thought I was losing my mind. I remembe...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 31 "Remembering to observe the Traditions of anonymity and nonendorsement, the AA member can carry AA's message into every troubled area of this very troubled world"

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I still cannot get over this. If you are a resident of Colorado you can buy an ounce, if a non-resident you can buy a quarter of an ounce. Isn't this a drug? I have heard shares in meetings where people say they relapsed by smoking pot--not alcohol--and go up and get another white chip in an AA meeting. Very...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Ben_K · Ben_K

I'm writing a book about the Denver Young People's Group, and the daily meditation book written by some of their members, Day By Day. I would like to include testimonials from people who use Day By Day to support their recoveries. If you're interested in submitting your experience with Day By Day for i...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I think the title I used to do my previous post caused me to remember a dream I had last night.... In my dream there was a baby who needed her diapers changed. I didn't recognize the baby (didn't look like my daughter did when she was a baby) but no one else in the room picked her up to change her, so I did. (Yuck...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I kind of blew yesterday...and had a wake up call from another poster which made me realize that I was the one who chose to feel the way I was feeling yesterday, which caused me to feel blahhhh and not use the time my HP gave me wisely. (Except for coming to this board and going to a meeting yesterday as I don'...

Venera · Venera

Hi, my AH has been drinking for 5+ days, and this is is the worst what I had seen, he does t seem to stop himself, which he could before on about day 4. This is already day 6 and I am sure he got more. he is saying no to go to a doctor, he never did before. He is in the worst shape I ever saw him. I am afraid he is going to...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

"Thoughts of a drink seem to sneak into our minds much more smoothly and slyly when we are alone. And when we feel lonesome and an urge for a drink strikes, it seems to have special speed and strength." "Such ideas and desires are much less likely to occur when we are with other people, e...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

It's a slow night tonight on MIP and I am alone. I hope no one minds another post by me. One of those cop shows just came on and I usually change the channel, but didn't. In this show, they have arrested two people for drinking and driving, there was a fight between a couple--the husband walked in and caug...

Mike B. · Mike B.

January 2 "Let it never be said that the spiritual way is a cowardly or escapist approach to life. On the contrary, it requires maximum diligence and persistence to seek divine guidance when all the evidence of our eyes and ears tries to tell us that life is largely physical, intellectual and e...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"No one would have crossed the ocean if he could have gotten off the ship in the storm" - Paul Boese

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

Step one seems easy for me now. Powerless and unmanageable are obvious in my life alcohol has kicked my butt. Step two seemed an easy quick duh step, but the longer I'm sober the more my insanity hits me. Daily I'm realizing how insaine I've been. Even perceptions from the day before are clearing up and m...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like its heaven on earth." - William Purkey

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I read something which I want to share, but before I do I wanted to share this first..... One of the meetings I attend is one which breaks up into three different meetings depending on the steps being discussed. I have been attending a Beginner's Meeting (Steps 1, 2 and 3)since I first became sober. At fi...

Mike D · Mike D

Hi everyone! I can't remember if I've ever posted on this topic before...so, this might be a re-run. I'm posting this because I'm seeing that there are quite a few new folks who are approaching Step Four right now, and nearly all of us have a lot of trouble with getting to a place where we can forgive tho...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I learned early in AA to be aware of these four things which could lead me to drink. Being aware of these things that are going on can save your life and H.A.L.T. your desire to drink. Are you..... HUNGRY

ANGRY

LONELY

TIRED

The two times during my sobriety when I was...

bebe · bebe

They make me very anxious and uncomfortable : not just because I don't want to talk with strangers, although that is A big thing : I am a housewife, have been for at least 4.5 years, and about 5 before that. No, it isn't just that. I can't stand the business: everyone pushed me to get a sponsor,after one...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

On a bitterly cold winter morning a husband and wife were listening to the radio during breakfast. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the Snow plows can get through". So the...

John · John

Hi everyone, I took a trip to Georgia for Christmas to spend it with my sister and her husband. Watched a few movies on the road, from my tablet on the dashboard. LOL They really put together a really nice dinner for me and my lady friend. Then gave us a really nice surprise... a high end hotel room with a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Living todayThe beginning of the New Year will often bring back sad memories. This has been the big day for hangovers, coming down, remorse, guilt, and shame. But if we stay with our new purpose - staying clean and staying close to our Higher Power - we don't have to fear the New Year. God has forgiven our...

DannyW · DannyW

I'm stuck in my disease again and all I want to do is die. The truth is I've been stuck here the whole time, only getting glimpses of what recovery and living actually look and feel like. I've been trying to get sober since May and have yet to make it past the sixty day mark. I got out of inpatient two weeks ago...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Sorry folks, (especially to those who looked forward to them) ... my Sunrise Quotes suddenly stopped the day after Christmas I think ... ??? ... I signed up again for the daily, but noth'n ... ... I did come across this short 3 min. movie clip that is beautiful AND inspirational for those of you who lik...

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

One month on the first. Feeling better but I'm wondering if others were exhausted when first sober? I ran around like a teenager when I was getting loaded now it seems like my body is getting revenge. Coffee helps the mind but my body is still down. Does anyone know how long it takes to repair the body? I sh...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Be sure your 'sound' is up ... and don't miss the end ... (42 sec.)

billyjack · billyjack

Havent checked on for a while glad to see mip is still alive and well. Found this on mr sponsor pants this morning and wanted to share it. DECEMBER 31, 2013 New Year's Eve, 2013 New Year's Eve was never my holiday.It is the evening of unmet expectations -- all fuse, no boom. Amateur night in the ba...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Celebrate: To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremonies of respect, festivity, and rejoicing. --The American Heritage Dictionary New Year's Eve marks the end of one year and the beginning of another. In the old days of our using, we used this day as an excuse to drink, use drugs, and act wild an...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Nothing to do with alcoholism, but I thought maybe some of you basketball fans might be interested in this...I did have to check to see if this was played in Colorado

-- Edited by betterthanyesterday52 on Tuesday 31st of December 2013 09:35:01 AM

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

"Having healthy relationships with people means loving them for what they are now, not for what you hope they will be like tomorrow." Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D. One of the biggest faults I have is expecting too much from other people. Not just romantic relationships, but friendships a...

justadrunk · justadrunk

You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours) Thought for the Day To the extent that I fail in my responsibilities, A.A. fails. To the extent that I succeed, A.A. succeeds. Every failure of mine will set back A.A. work to that extent. Every success of mine will put A.A. ahead...

justadrunk · justadrunk

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

This is one of the first things I remember hearing when I got into AA that "it is not all about me." (Well, after "One day at a time", and "Don't drink", of course). I have realized that this has been one of my biggest problems getting over myself. I catch myself severa...

Db1105 · Db1105

Thanks to the Grace of God, and the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, it's been 36 years since my last drink. Thank you all!

Jen81 · Jen81

Hi all, I am new here and really struggling with the new year and christmas. There is drink everywhere plus family struggles to deal with. I am really trying hard not to drink and staying at home with my parents at the moment which is very claustraphobic and my Mum is constantly angry with me about my drin...

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

Which do you feel is best for you? i like face to face I think. Forum discussions feel like a coffee shop chat. Kinda like the meeting after the meeting. There is a bit more of the Take what you like and leave the rest here. Not just on shares but your actual program of sobriety. I think that works for som...

Mike D · Mike D

Hi to all, I just wanted to share what's on my mind right now. My 21 year old son is home from college for the holidays, and he sat down across the table from me the other night and started talking. He started telling me how thankful he is for how I raised him, and all the knowledge and understanding I've pa...

John · John

Hi everyone,Just throwing this out there, into the four winds tonight. I got a call this afternoon from my son, from jail. As some of you already know, this time last year (the same week before Christmas), I bailed him out of jail and he jumped the bond and ran three days later. I had to go through the pr...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Some of you who have been following my posts have known that I have moved on a temporary basis to Michigan to live with my family. I have connected with a local group, found a sponsor that has just been a God send, and for me life is good........and sober!!! What I am struggling with is that my wife and child...

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

http://www.aastudy.org/_articles/Is_the_BB_really_antiquated.pdf very short aarticle a pretty good site!

Mike D · Mike D

One day a long time ago, this thought came to me out of the blue. Have you ever thought about this? If you wanted to get in to see the President of the United States and tell him your troubles, express your feelings, or just talk with him, it's not very likely that you'd ever get to see him personally. And,...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

"Mountains viewed from a distance seem unscalable, but they can be climbed, and the way to begin is to take the first upward step. From that moment the mountains are less high. The slopes seem to level off as we near them." Anonymous

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

I had too much coffee. I guess the body is healing a bit, coffee is keeping me up, I am no longer exhausted. I found a hobby I like I can do at night. Jewelry making seems like I'm good at it. My car is down so I'm walking to a meeting tomorrow and Monday I'll get it towed into the mechanics before walking to a noo...

justadrunk · justadrunk

This is the day I came crashing down and called myself an alcoholic for the first time ever. I came to you folks here at MIP and I was totally clueless. You guided me through that 3 month slippery start and loved me through to sobriety and recovery. This day is more special to me than my sobriety date, an...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

At last, here is something non-controversial, non-partisan,just something to lift up your spirits. Ever have one of those days, When something seems a bit "off" But you just can't put your finger on it... Or it seems like all the people around youare grouchy and just w...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Over the years, my brothers and sisters have brought out the best and the worst in me.--Sam FriendIt sometimes seems that our parents love our brothers and sisters more than they love us. Being jealous of a brother or sister is often a confusing kind of jealousy. One minute we hate them and the next we lo...

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	almost a year (Preview) This year has had its ups and downs and I am proud to say that January 24 I will have 1 year sober if I continue on the right path! I have been reflecting these past couple days and I was wondering how anyone felt at 11 months sober?	Gleek22	5	365	Jan 4, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) A Year To GrowThis new year can be a time of growth in sobriety. While we have no crystal ball that tells us what luck and fortune the year will bring, we do have a program that gives us the power to make the best of this year, to grow in sobriety. We can make progress in overcoming resentment and selfishness...	Pythonpappy	3	294	Jan 4, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) I will radiate love and good will to others that I may open a channel for God's love to come to all. --Paramahansa Yogananda Our spiritual well-being is hindered whenever we isolate ourselves, whenever we withhold our care and attention from the group or a friend. During these moments, our self-cent...	Pythonpappy	2	291	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift (Preview) You have to sniff out joy, keep your nose to the joy-trail. --Buffy Sainte-MarieNewcomer I heard an old-timer say, "You can be right, or you can be happy." What does that mean? When something is wrong, am I supposed to deny what I can see with my own eyes? Sponsor This program saying is not mea...	Pythonpappy	2	296	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift (Preview) Serenity = Reality = Inner peace and strength. --Anonymous Most of us chased an elusive thing called serenity for years. We thought our journeys outside reality brought us peace and serenity. When we returned to reality we found harshness and pain that caused us to run back to using. So it went, day af...	Pythonpappy	2	281	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 30, 2013 Quote of the Week "When I did my 4th step it felt as if my life was being turned upside down - but it was really being turned right side up." I first heard this saying right when I needed it most - when I was in the middle of my 4th step and I thought I was losing my mind. I remembe...	Pythonpappy	3	316	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Grapevine (Preview) December 31 "Remembering to observe the Traditions of anonymity and nonendorsement, the AA member can carry AA's message into every troubled area of this very troubled world"	Mike B.	3	424	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Marajuana Legal in Colorado (Preview) I still cannot get over this. If you are a resident of Colorado you can buy an ounce, if a non-resident you can buy a quarter of an ounce. Isn't this a drug? I have heard shares in meetings where people say they relapsed by smoking pot--not alcohol--and go up and get another white chip in an AA meeting. Very...	betterthanyesterday52	12	3635	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Hope This Prints ... for Tasha (Preview) Sunday, 548 \| 8 °FRainChance of Precipitation100% Monday, 611 \| 3 °FClearChance of Precipitation0% Tuesday, 722 \| 13 °F We get cold too!!! Revised:Sunday, 548 \| 8 °FRainChance of Precipitation100% Monday, 611 \| 2 °FClearChance of Precipitation0% Tuesday, 722 \| 13 °FClearCha...	Pythonpappy	1	366	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Do you read the "Day By Day" book? (Preview) I'm writing a book about the Denver Young People's Group, and the daily meditation book written by some of their members, Day By Day. I would like to include testimonials from people who use Day By Day to support their recoveries. If you're interested in submitting your experience with Day By Day for i...	Ben_K	1	418	Jan 4, 2014 by Mr_David
	Strange Dream (Preview) I think the title I used to do my previous post caused me to remember a dream I had last night.... In my dream there was a baby who needed her diapers changed. I didn't recognize the baby (didn't look like my daughter did when she was a baby) but no one else in the room picked her up to change her, so I did. (Yuck...	betterthanyesterday52	8	332	Jan 3, 2014 by Jerry F
	2014 New Year's Resolution (Preview) I kind of blew yesterday...and had a wake up call from another poster which made me realize that I was the one who chose to feel the way I was feeling yesterday, which caused me to feel blahhhh and not use the time my HP gave me wisely. (Except for coming to this board and going to a meeting yesterday as I don'...	betterthanyesterday52	8	911	Jan 3, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Withdrawal (Preview) Hi, my AH has been drinking for 5+ days, and this is is the worst what I had seen, he does t seem to stop himself, which he could before on about day 4. This is already day 6 and I am sure he got more. he is saying no to go to a doctor, he never did before. He is in the worst shape I ever saw him. I am afraid he is going to...	Venera	5	568	Jan 3, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Lonliness and the Urge to Drink (Preview) "Thoughts of a drink seem to sneak into our minds much more smoothly and slyly when we are alone. And when we feel lonesome and an urge for a drink strikes, it seems to have special speed and strength." "Such ideas and desires are much less likely to occur when we are with other people, e...	betterthanyesterday52	2	436	Jan 2, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Bad Boys Bad Boys (Preview) It's a slow night tonight on MIP and I am alone. I hope no one minds another post by me. One of those cop shows just came on and I usually change the channel, but didn't. In this show, they have arrested two people for drinking and driving, there was a fight between a couple--the husband walked in and caug...	betterthanyesterday52	3	727	Jan 2, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) January 2 "Let it never be said that the spiritual way is a cowardly or escapist approach to life. On the contrary, it requires maximum diligence and persistence to seek divine guidance when all the evidence of our eyes and ears tries to tell us that life is largely physical, intellectual and e...	Mike B.	3	272	Jan 2, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "No one would have crossed the ocean if he could have gotten off the ship in the storm" - Paul Boese	Pythonpappy	2	306	Jan 2, 2014 by Mike B.
	Step 1-2-3 (Preview) Step one seems easy for me now. Powerless and unmanageable are obvious in my life alcohol has kicked my butt. Step two seemed an easy quick duh step, but the longer I'm sober the more my insanity hits me. Daily I'm realizing how insaine I've been. Even perceptions from the day before are clearing up and m...	Lizmccal	8	910	Jan 1, 2014 by Bdub57
	Sunrise Quote ... Happy New Year ... It's good to be Sober! (Preview) "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like its heaven on earth." - William Purkey	Pythonpappy	3	461	Jan 1, 2014 by BLUESMAN
	Self Esteem and AA (Preview) I read something which I want to share, but before I do I wanted to share this first..... One of the meetings I attend is one which breaks up into three different meetings depending on the steps being discussed. I have been attending a Beginner's Meeting (Steps 1, 2 and 3)since I first became sober. At fi...	betterthanyesterday52	5	806	Jan 1, 2014 by Fyne Spirit
	How Can I Forgive?? (Preview) Hi everyone! I can't remember if I've ever posted on this topic before...so, this might be a re-run. I'm posting this because I'm seeing that there are quite a few new folks who are approaching Step Four right now, and nearly all of us have a lot of trouble with getting to a place where we can forgive tho...	Mike D	9	756	Jan 1, 2014 by Fyne Spirit
	H.A.L.T. (Hungry Angry Lonely Tired) Important Acronym For Alcoholics Especially the Newcomers to AA (Preview) I learned early in AA to be aware of these four things which could lead me to drink. Being aware of these things that are going on can save your life and H.A.L.T. your desire to drink. Are you..... HUNGRY ANGRY LONELY TIRED The two times during my sobriety when I was...	betterthanyesterday52	7	1039	Jan 1, 2014 by Fyne Spirit
	I don't like meetings (Preview) They make me very anxious and uncomfortable : not just because I don't want to talk with strangers, although that is A big thing : I am a housewife, have been for at least 4.5 years, and about 5 before that. No, it isn't just that. I can't stand the business: everyone pushed me to get a sponsor,after one...	bebe	8	1132	Jan 1, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Funny - (In my mind, ... I see Tasha and her husband when I read this) (Preview) On a bitterly cold winter morning a husband and wife were listening to the radio during breakfast. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the Snow plows can get through". So the...	Pythonpappy	19	644	Jan 1, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	How was your Christmas? (Preview) Hi everyone, I took a trip to Georgia for Christmas to spend it with my sister and her husband. Watched a few movies on the road, from my tablet on the dashboard. LOL They really put together a really nice dinner for me and my lady friend. Then gave us a really nice surprise... a high end hotel room with a...	John	6	491	Jan 1, 2014 by Mike D
	Today's Gift (Preview) Living todayThe beginning of the New Year will often bring back sad memories. This has been the big day for hangovers, coming down, remorse, guilt, and shame. But if we stay with our new purpose - staying clean and staying close to our Higher Power - we don't have to fear the New Year. God has forgiven our...	Pythonpappy	1	535	Jan 1, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Just wanting to die. (Preview) I'm stuck in my disease again and all I want to do is die. The truth is I've been stuck here the whole time, only getting glimpses of what recovery and living actually look and feel like. I've been trying to get sober since May and have yet to make it past the sixty day mark. I got out of inpatient two weeks ago...	DannyW	16	753	Jan 1, 2014 by Fyne Spirit
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Sorry folks, (especially to those who looked forward to them) ... my Sunrise Quotes suddenly stopped the day after Christmas I think ... ??? ... I signed up again for the daily, but noth'n ... ... I did come across this short 3 min. movie clip that is beautiful AND inspirational for those of you who lik...	Pythonpappy	3	348	Jan 1, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Exhaustion detox and coffee (Preview) One month on the first. Feeling better but I'm wondering if others were exhausted when first sober? I ran around like a teenager when I was getting loaded now it seems like my body is getting revenge. Coffee helps the mind but my body is still down. Does anyone know how long it takes to repair the body? I sh...	Lizmccal	9	641	Jan 1, 2014 by tomsteve
	Timeout for a 'Funny' ... one of the best commercials ever! (Preview) Be sure your 'sound' is up ... and don't miss the end ... (42 sec.)	Pythonpappy	3	305	Jan 1, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	happy new years (Preview) Havent checked on for a while glad to see mip is still alive and well. Found this on mr sponsor pants this morning and wanted to share it. DECEMBER 31, 2013 New Year's Eve, 2013 New Year's Eve was never my holiday.It is the evening of unmet expectations -- all fuse, no boom. Amateur night in the ba...	billyjack	5	543	Jan 1, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Celebrate: To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremonies of respect, festivity, and rejoicing. --The American Heritage Dictionary New Year's Eve marks the end of one year and the beginning of another. In the old days of our using, we used this day as an excuse to drink, use drugs, and act wild an...	Pythonpappy	2	257	Jan 1, 2014 by Mike D
	Crazy Final Basketball Score Southern Univeristy 116 Champion Baptist College 12 (Preview) Nothing to do with alcoholism, but I thought maybe some of you basketball fans might be interested in this...I did have to check to see if this was played in Colorado -- Edited by betterthanyesterday52 on Tuesday 31st of December 2013 09:35:01 AM	betterthanyesterday52	2	551	Jan 1, 2014 by Mr_David
	Relationships Quote (Preview) "Having healthy relationships with people means loving them for what they are now, not for what you hope they will be like tomorrow." Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D. One of the biggest faults I have is expecting too much from other people. Not just romantic relationships, but friendships a...	betterthanyesterday52	7	1216	Dec 31, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Reading (Preview) You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours) Thought for the Day To the extent that I fail in my responsibilities, A.A. fails. To the extent that I succeed, A.A. succeeds. Every failure of mine will set back A.A. work to that extent. Every success of mine will put A.A. ahead...	justadrunk	4	505	Dec 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	More evidence that I am not unique and never was - not terminally anyway lol (Preview)	justadrunk	4	572	Dec 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	It Ain't All About Me (Preview) This is one of the first things I remember hearing when I got into AA that "it is not all about me." (Well, after "One day at a time", and "Don't drink", of course). I have realized that this has been one of my biggest problems getting over myself. I catch myself severa...	betterthanyesterday52	13	581	Dec 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	36 (Preview) Thanks to the Grace of God, and the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, it's been 36 years since my last drink. Thank you all!	Db1105	13	529	Dec 30, 2013 by RubyTues
	Anyone else struggling over Christmas and New Year? (Preview) Hi all, I am new here and really struggling with the new year and christmas. There is drink everywhere plus family struggles to deal with. I am really trying hard not to drink and staying at home with my parents at the moment which is very claustraphobic and my Mum is constantly angry with me about my drin...	Jen81	12	607	Dec 30, 2013 by Jen81
	Face to Face or Online? (Preview) Which do you feel is best for you? i like face to face I think. Forum discussions feel like a coffee shop chat. Kinda like the meeting after the meeting. There is a bit more of the Take what you like and leave the rest here. Not just on shares but your actual program of sobriety. I think that works for som...	Sober Strummer	29	901	Dec 30, 2013 by Db1105
	Spontaneous Conversation With My Son... (Preview) Hi to all, I just wanted to share what's on my mind right now. My 21 year old son is home from college for the holidays, and he sat down across the table from me the other night and started talking. He started telling me how thankful he is for how I raised him, and all the knowledge and understanding I've pa...	Mike D	7	447	Dec 30, 2013 by Db1105
	My son back in jail... and "Porter Potty Paul" in detox (Preview) Hi everyone,Just throwing this out there, into the four winds tonight. I got a call this afternoon from my son, from jail. As some of you already know, this time last year (the same week before Christmas), I bailed him out of jail and he jumped the bond and ran three days later. I had to go through the pr...	John	11	650	Dec 30, 2013 by John
	Frustrated this morning............... (Preview) Some of you who have been following my posts have known that I have moved on a temporary basis to Michigan to live with my family. I have connected with a local group, found a sponsor that has just been a God send, and for me life is good........and sober!!! What I am struggling with is that my wife and child...	Standing_Tall	6	496	Dec 30, 2013 by RubyTues
	Is the big book really outdated? (Preview) http://www.aastudy.org/_articles/Is_the_BB_really_antiquated.pdf very short aarticle a pretty good site!	Sober Strummer	14	641	Dec 30, 2013 by RubyTues
	Have You Ever Thought Of This? (Preview) One day a long time ago, this thought came to me out of the blue. Have you ever thought about this? If you wanted to get in to see the President of the United States and tell him your troubles, express your feelings, or just talk with him, it's not very likely that you'd ever get to see him personally. And,...	Mike D	9	507	Dec 30, 2013 by RubyTues
	Quote (Preview) "Mountains viewed from a distance seem unscalable, but they can be climbed, and the way to begin is to take the first upward step. From that moment the mountains are less high. The slopes seem to level off as we near them." Anonymous	betterthanyesterday52	8	656	Dec 29, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Anything is better than drinking at this point! (Preview) I had too much coffee. I guess the body is healing a bit, coffee is keeping me up, I am no longer exhausted. I found a hobby I like I can do at night. Jewelry making seems like I'm good at it. My car is down so I'm walking to a meeting tomorrow and Monday I'll get it towed into the mechanics before walking to a noo...	Lizmccal	4	496	Dec 29, 2013 by Lizmccal
	This is the day (Preview) This is the day I came crashing down and called myself an alcoholic for the first time ever. I came to you folks here at MIP and I was totally clueless. You guided me through that 3 month slippery start and loved me through to sobriety and recovery. This day is more special to me than my sobriety date, an...	justadrunk	12	612	Dec 28, 2013 by davep12and12
	Found in My Mailbag! (Preview) At last, here is something non-controversial, non-partisan,just something to lift up your spirits. Ever have one of those days, When something seems a bit "off" But you just can't put your finger on it... Or it seems like all the people around youare grouchy and just w...	Pythonpappy	6	400	Dec 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Over the years, my brothers and sisters have brought out the best and the worst in me.--Sam FriendIt sometimes seems that our parents love our brothers and sisters more than they love us. Being jealous of a brother or sister is often a confusing kind of jealousy. One minute we hate them and the next we lo...	Pythonpappy	1	279	Dec 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
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