Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil. --Hannah Arendt How often have we found ourselves in a predicament and innocently saying, "How did I get into this?" When someone has been injured by our actions because we failed to think...

Mike B. · Mike B.

October 31Grapevine Quote At the end of each day ... I hope that I can say a short prayer of gratitude for another day of sobriety. Anything else good that happens is a bonus.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Here's a 3 1/2 minute inspirational clip that I love ... hope you do too !!!

Chaya · Chaya

Hi everyone! I am coming back to share that today is my first sober birthday. Thank you all for helping me get through those early days of sobriety. Love, Chaya

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Not trying to rush through the steps, as I just got a sponsor, but the people, places and things is a big issue with me now (and I am sure for everyone)...but I guess I want to know from others' experiences if there is a particular step that they worked when they didn't let others' comments/actions bother...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Thought i would check in. Spent the afternoon with my sponsor. Had an opportunity to go see my kids but there are things that i NEED to keep working on. i have SO much anger and resentment towards her right now that some days its almost unbearable. Lots of prayer and meditation gets me through the tough sp...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

When a person is concerned only with giving, there is no anxiety. --Gerald JampolskyWhatever we give away returns to us, many-fold. When we show love or understanding, when we are gentle or express genuine concern, usually the same will come right back to us. Perhaps not in kind, maybe not in ways we e...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before."- Edwin Elliot

debird17 · debird17

Dear Mom, I don't know if there is a heaven I only know that if there is you are there. I have always had my God issues and you always believed in him unconditionally. I wish I had your faith, I am envious of your faith. I see so much suffering and unhappiness and I have a hard time believing in a God that wo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I just spent 3 hours, for the most part, sitting in my easychair with dog in lap ... I loved this clip and am sharing it with my other friends Loved it and God Bless,Roger[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=lJ7AfSO2fKs]

jwlipp · jwlipp

. -- Edited by jwlipp on Saturday 2nd of November 2013 09:47:09 PM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future." - Berard Meltzer

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Had a good step meeting last night. Talked about Step 3. I'll be the first to admit that when I started this journey on the 22nd of June, I did not want to give anyone ANYTHING let alone God. Along the way I have realized that if I don't completely give myself up to God, COMPLETELY surrender, this won't work...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 28, 2013 Quote of the Week "God doesn't care what you think about Him,only that you think about Him." I've spend a lot of my life struggling with the concept of God. For many years my God was on a throne judging my thoughts and actions, and I did my best to keep on His...

Mike B. · Mike B.

October 29 "No one at the gym, at work, in my neighborhood, or even in church had ever put their hand out to me. In AA, it happened every day."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

An honest man's the noblest work of God. --Alexander Pope Step Five says, "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." When we did this Step, the person we admitted our wrongs to didn't run away or reject us. That person stuck with us. Chances a...

gonee · gonee

I have been working with some newcomers at the local rehab. I am just grateful that God has given me the opportunity to work with others. I am also grateful that God has not allowed me to squander these last 25 years of AA recovery. At least my earthly life will account for something instead of dying drunk...

mikef · mikef

Been very busy here in Lizard Land Florida,with new baby coming in a couple weeks for my 24 yr old daughter.Her sister, Jaelyn Amyiah (poppys angel) is anxiously awaiting to share her toys and hold her new sisters hand. Haven't been posting but stop by everyday to welcome any newcomers aboard. And...

Stepchild · Stepchild

http://www.barefootsworld.net/aaworkingthesteps.html

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Having a rough day today. No drinking, but have thought about it.....a lot. My baby turned 4 today and its rough being away from him and my children. Just don't know what to do right now........

debird17 · debird17

Today I attended my very first meeting. I told myself last night that I could have a glass of wine since I was making the first step. I did not but that is my mind set. It took me a very long time to figure out that I needed help after crying for 3 days on and off and not sleeping I got the courage to attend a 6:00a...

Sabin · Sabin

Have attended AA for over ten years grateful to feel I belong somewhere on this planet that is it he first thing I got from attending meetings hope came and then it was work with the support of fellow members. I need to remember recovery is a day at a time and renew gratitude on a daily basis. Lists of things...

flipper · flipper

hey everyoe, been a while since i posted. still stop in for a good read when i need some pick me up. tomorrow will be 543 days sober, life is good, still have the ups and downs, but man i dont know how i used to live the way i did. thanks adain everyone for being here

Mike B. · Mike B.

October 28 "In this life we shall attain nothing like perfect humility and love. So we shall have to settle, respecting most of our problems, for a very gradual progress, punctuated sometimes by heavy setbacks. Our old-time attitudes of 'all or nothing' will have to be abandone...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We're not given more than we can handle.Sometimes I take on more than I can comfortably manage - thats one of the ways in which my life becomes unmanageable. It happens when I'm operating according to self-will rather than the will of a Higher Power.I believe that God does not expect more of me than I can...

gonee · gonee

I was listening to a traditions message given by AA co-founder Bill W. One of the things that was clear to me, was how much of a sacrifice these early members had made to secure recovery for people like me. My gratitude meter has just climbed up a little more. I shudder to think what would have happened to m...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I often think I'm not doing enough with my life. I paint, I golf, I dabble, but is that enough?--Abby WarmanNobody can answer the question posed by Abby but ourselves. The point is, are we content? If we hesitate even a moment before replying, perhaps we need to reconsider how we're spending our time.T...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly Quote"We can walk without fear, full of hope and courage and strength to do His will, waiting for the endless good which He is always giving as fast as He can get us able to take it in." -George MacDonaldWeekly ThoughtWhat keeps us from attemptinglet alone accomplishinggreat thin...

Mike D · Mike D

Hi everyone. Perhaps you're somewhat like me. Honesty about myself was not my strong point way back in my past. Truth was always my greatest fear. Oh, I claimed to be honest, but I wasn't. I had no idea how dishonest I really was until I did a Fourth Step inventory. However, honesty gradually beca...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Recovery is...I've detached from my son's relapse and from my nephew's and have nodded my head to "we admitted we were powerless...." and turned myself and my will and my own recovery status over to the care of God as I understand God and I've been tweaking my hope engine so that it runs smo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"In Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NASB

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

It's easy to look at all the tasks and unsolved problems and feel so pressured that we get paralyzed and don't get anything done. It takes discipline to gather in our scattered forces and focus on one thing, one day, one step, and sometimes one hour even when taking only that one step can seem so trivial i...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

For my money, one of the dumbest things you can say to a real alcoholic is "just don't drink". I can't find it any where in our basic text though Carl Jung does tell Rowland Hazard that his only chance of surviving the illness is to place himself under lock and key or hire body guards to enforce &...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Dag-gumit, ... ... ... I woke up to 40 degrees this a.m. ... ... ... had to turn the frick'n heat on ... can't you be a good girl and keep that 'cold' stuff up there where it belongs ??? It's supposed to be around 72 this time of year, for a high ... we're struggling to get to 52 today AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO 'FREE...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"The wise man doesn't give the right answers, he poses the right questions." - Claude Levi-Strauss

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

"Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn whatever state I may be in, therein to be content." Helen Keller

justadrunk · justadrunk

I have come to post something 3 times now. It is good I having nothing to say I suppose! Reading back through the early posts got me appreciative for the lack of drama and chaos in my life. It's amazing how HP works. A close friend of almost two decadeshas recently come out of her shell. She was the fr...

debird17 · debird17

I went to my second meeting last night. It was a meeting where someone talks about their experience and what brought them to AA. The gentlemen that spoke has been sober for 17 years. He was funny and I enjoyed listening to him. This meeting was much larger then my first. So I kept quiet and listened. ...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Do not be afraid of the ego. It depends on your mind, and as you made it by believing in it, so you can dispel it by withdrawing belief from it. --A Course in MiraclesSome of us are fond of saying "the devil made me do it" when we've done something we're not too proud of. We might as well say "t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I love this new word - I even like pronouncing it!!!

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A good word to have in our back pocket: Persist no matter what. Endure discomfort. Request help. Steadfastly hold on to your beliefs and values. Envision triumph. Very consistently keep at it. Embrace adversity as your teacher. Refuse to give up. Enjoy and celebrate every tiny bit of pro...

justadrunk · justadrunk

My father is still an active alcoholic, but does not appear as society does portray. He's college educated, drives a brand new car, has his own CPA office and has successfully worked as a business owner in that fashion for 30 years. He has never had a DWI, he has never been a shame publicly as a drunken fat...

chelsea · chelsea

Hi everyone, I'm sure this has already been posted, and my apologies... I just finished the movie "Smashed" and while yes, it is inspirational and helpful, it is also triggering things in me... during the beginning as she had the flask in her car and drank before work, I definitely wanted...

Lolitabonita · Lolitabonita

Hi everyone! I'm 4 days sober coming back from a month long relapse out of a treatment center and it's been one of the most eye opening and life changing experiences I've ever had. It was my 3rd time in treatment and this is my 6th relapse while in the program. When I got out of treatment my boyfriend of 5 yea...

Closer · Closer

Hi, Ive been trying to post things on this site every now and then and be of help to others who suffer from alcoholism. Ive attended 140 meetings in my area in the last while and I keep hearing a thing about "surrender" I've heard people saying you need to surrender and Ive heard others sayi...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes." - Hugh Downs

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The evolution of human growth is an evolution from an absolute need to be loved towards a full readiness to give love.--Dr. Karl SternAs children, we looked to our parents for love, for clothes and food, for an indication of who we were. If our needs were met, we felt secure. As developing adults, we sti...

Mike B. · Mike B.

October 25 "I made the decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God, and then I got out of the way."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"The best use of life is LOVE. The best expression of love is TIME. The best time to love is NOW." - Rick Warren

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha MIP Family...bringing it here; the hindsight inventory of alcoholism in my life including my eldest relapsing son. It is what is is and was what it was and I didn't have near enough information and awareness as I have today about it. As I have said; which is true, when I got into program I was as du...

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	Today's Gift (Preview) The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil. --Hannah Arendt How often have we found ourselves in a predicament and innocently saying, "How did I get into this?" When someone has been injured by our actions because we failed to think...	Pythonpappy	8	430	Oct 31, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) October 31Grapevine Quote At the end of each day ... I hope that I can say a short prayer of gratitude for another day of sobriety. Anything else good that happens is a bonus.	Mike B.	1	282	Oct 31, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	How's Your Attitude ??? (Preview) Here's a 3 1/2 minute inspirational clip that I love ... hope you do too !!!	Pythonpappy	3	388	Oct 31, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	1 year (Preview) Hi everyone! I am coming back to share that today is my first sober birthday. Thank you all for helping me get through those early days of sobriety. Love, Chaya	Chaya	18	453	Oct 31, 2013 by Stepchild
	What Step Do I Need to Do to Get Over This? (Preview) Not trying to rush through the steps, as I just got a sponsor, but the people, places and things is a big issue with me now (and I am sure for everyone)...but I guess I want to know from others' experiences if there is a particular step that they worked when they didn't let others' comments/actions bother...	betterthanyesterday52	12	715	Oct 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Resentment (Preview) Thought i would check in. Spent the afternoon with my sponsor. Had an opportunity to go see my kids but there are things that i NEED to keep working on. i have SO much anger and resentment towards her right now that some days its almost unbearable. Lots of prayer and meditation gets me through the tough sp...	Standing_Tall	18	744	Oct 30, 2013 by Stepchild
	Today's Gift (Preview) When a person is concerned only with giving, there is no anxiety. --Gerald JampolskyWhatever we give away returns to us, many-fold. When we show love or understanding, when we are gentle or express genuine concern, usually the same will come right back to us. Perhaps not in kind, maybe not in ways we e...	Pythonpappy	1	288	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before."- Edwin Elliot	Pythonpappy	1	229	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike B.
	A Prayer To Mom (Preview) Dear Mom, I don't know if there is a heaven I only know that if there is you are there. I have always had my God issues and you always believed in him unconditionally. I wish I had your faith, I am envious of your faith. I see so much suffering and unhappiness and I have a hard time believing in a God that wo...	debird17	8	564	Oct 30, 2013 by debird17
	For the Dog Lovers Here (Preview) I just spent 3 hours, for the most part, sitting in my easychair with dog in lap ... I loved this clip and am sharing it with my other friends Loved it and God Bless,Roger[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=lJ7AfSO2fKs]	Pythonpappy	4	339	Oct 30, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Recovering Alcoholic and Graduate Student Conducting Research on Alcohol Support (Preview) . -- Edited by jwlipp on Saturday 2nd of November 2013 09:47:09 PM	jwlipp	15	765	Oct 30, 2013 by Db1105
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future." - Berard Meltzer	Pythonpappy	1	303	Oct 30, 2013 by Mr_David
	Come a long way...... (Preview) Had a good step meeting last night. Talked about Step 3. I'll be the first to admit that when I started this journey on the 22nd of June, I did not want to give anyone ANYTHING let alone God. Along the way I have realized that if I don't completely give myself up to God, COMPLETELY surrender, this won't work...	Standing_Tall	9	677	Oct 30, 2013 by Mr_David
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) October 28, 2013 Quote of the Week "God doesn't care what you think about Him,only that you think about Him." I've spend a lot of my life struggling with the concept of God. For many years my God was on a throne judging my thoughts and actions, and I did my best to keep on His...	Pythonpappy	7	481	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Grapevine (Preview) October 29 "No one at the gym, at work, in my neighborhood, or even in church had ever put their hand out to me. In AA, it happened every day."	Mike B.	2	299	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift (Preview) An honest man's the noblest work of God. --Alexander Pope Step Five says, "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." When we did this Step, the person we admitted our wrongs to didn't run away or reject us. That person stuck with us. Chances a...	Pythonpappy	2	244	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Just grateful. (Preview) I have been working with some newcomers at the local rehab. I am just grateful that God has given me the opportunity to work with others. I am also grateful that God has not allowed me to squander these last 25 years of AA recovery. At least my earthly life will account for something instead of dying drunk...	gonee	5	454	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Blessings and serenity Just For Today (Preview) Been very busy here in Lizard Land Florida,with new baby coming in a couple weeks for my 24 yr old daughter.Her sister, Jaelyn Amyiah (poppys angel) is anxiously awaiting to share her toys and hold her new sisters hand. Haven't been posting but stop by everyday to welcome any newcomers aboard. And...	mikef	5	397	Oct 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Working the steps... (Preview) http://www.barefootsworld.net/aaworkingthesteps.html	Stepchild	5	699	Oct 29, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Having a rough day..... (Preview) Having a rough day today. No drinking, but have thought about it.....a lot. My baby turned 4 today and its rough being away from him and my children. Just don't know what to do right now........	Standing_Tall	28	701	Oct 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today was my first meeting. (Preview) Today I attended my very first meeting. I told myself last night that I could have a glass of wine since I was making the first step. I did not but that is my mind set. It took me a very long time to figure out that I needed help after crying for 3 days on and off and not sleeping I got the courage to attend a 6:00a...	debird17	17	574	Oct 29, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	One Day at a time (Preview) Have attended AA for over ten years grateful to feel I belong somewhere on this planet that is it he first thing I got from attending meetings hope came and then it was work with the support of fellow members. I need to remember recovery is a day at a time and renew gratitude on a daily basis. Lists of things...	Sabin	6	913	Oct 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	long time....... (Preview) hey everyoe, been a while since i posted. still stop in for a good read when i need some pick me up. tomorrow will be 543 days sober, life is good, still have the ups and downs, but man i dont know how i used to live the way i did. thanks adain everyone for being here	flipper	10	594	Oct 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) October 28 "In this life we shall attain nothing like perfect humility and love. So we shall have to settle, respecting most of our problems, for a very gradual progress, punctuated sometimes by heavy setbacks. Our old-time attitudes of 'all or nothing' will have to be abandone...	Mike B.	1	307	Oct 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift --- Boy, Did I need this One Today !!! (Preview) We're not given more than we can handle.Sometimes I take on more than I can comfortably manage - thats one of the ways in which my life becomes unmanageable. It happens when I'm operating according to self-will rather than the will of a Higher Power.I believe that God does not expect more of me than I can...	Pythonpappy	12	514	Oct 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	AA Traditions. (Preview) I was listening to a traditions message given by AA co-founder Bill W. One of the things that was clear to me, was how much of a sacrifice these early members had made to secure recovery for people like me. My gratitude meter has just climbed up a little more. I shudder to think what would have happened to m...	gonee	11	746	Oct 28, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift (Preview) I often think I'm not doing enough with my life. I paint, I golf, I dabble, but is that enough?--Abby WarmanNobody can answer the question posed by Abby but ourselves. The point is, are we content? If we hesitate even a moment before replying, perhaps we need to reconsider how we're spending our time.T...	Pythonpappy	1	284	Oct 28, 2013 by Mike D
	Weekly Thought (Preview) Weekly Quote"We can walk without fear, full of hope and courage and strength to do His will, waiting for the endless good which He is always giving as fast as He can get us able to take it in." -George MacDonaldWeekly ThoughtWhat keeps us from attemptinglet alone accomplishinggreat thin...	Pythonpappy	2	332	Oct 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Putting Honesty Into Action At Step Ten. (Preview) Hi everyone. Perhaps you're somewhat like me. Honesty about myself was not my strong point way back in my past. Truth was always my greatest fear. Oh, I claimed to be honest, but I wasn't. I had no idea how dishonest I really was until I did a Fourth Step inventory. However, honesty gradually beca...	Mike D	20	802	Oct 28, 2013 by Stepchild
	Cunning Powerful and baffling... (Preview) Recovery is...I've detached from my son's relapse and from my nephew's and have nodded my head to "we admitted we were powerless...." and turned myself and my will and my own recovery status over to the care of God as I understand God and I've been tweaking my hope engine so that it runs smo...	Jerry F	8	790	Oct 28, 2013 by Mike D
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "In Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NASB	Pythonpappy	0	324	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) It's easy to look at all the tasks and unsolved problems and feel so pressured that we get paralyzed and don't get anything done. It takes discipline to gather in our scattered forces and focus on one thing, one day, one step, and sometimes one hour even when taking only that one step can seem so trivial i...	Pythonpappy	0	313	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	JUST DON'T DRINK - LIKE I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT? (Preview) For my money, one of the dumbest things you can say to a real alcoholic is "just don't drink". I can't find it any where in our basic text though Carl Jung does tell Rowland Hazard that his only chance of surviving the illness is to place himself under lock and key or hire body guards to enforce &...	Fyne Spirit	15	861	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Okay Tasha !!! (Preview) Dag-gumit, ... ... ... I woke up to 40 degrees this a.m. ... ... ... had to turn the frick'n heat on ... can't you be a good girl and keep that 'cold' stuff up there where it belongs ??? It's supposed to be around 72 this time of year, for a high ... we're struggling to get to 52 today AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO 'FREE...	Pythonpappy	10	511	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "The wise man doesn't give the right answers, he poses the right questions." - Claude Levi-Strauss	Pythonpappy	1	268	Oct 27, 2013 by Mr_David
	Gratitude (Preview) "Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn whatever state I may be in, therein to be content." Helen Keller	betterthanyesterday52	13	579	Oct 27, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	3rd time's a charm (Preview) I have come to post something 3 times now. It is good I having nothing to say I suppose! Reading back through the early posts got me appreciative for the lack of drama and chaos in my life. It's amazing how HP works. A close friend of almost two decadeshas recently come out of her shell. She was the fr...	justadrunk	8	494	Oct 27, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Day 2 3rd Meeting (Preview) I went to my second meeting last night. It was a meeting where someone talks about their experience and what brought them to AA. The gentlemen that spoke has been sober for 17 years. He was funny and I enjoyed listening to him. This meeting was much larger then my first. So I kept quiet and listened. ...	debird17	7	409	Oct 26, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Do not be afraid of the ego. It depends on your mind, and as you made it by believing in it, so you can dispel it by withdrawing belief from it. --A Course in MiraclesSome of us are fond of saying "the devil made me do it" when we've done something we're not too proud of. We might as well say "t...	Pythonpappy	1	321	Oct 26, 2013 by justadrunk
	I'm Exhaustipated !!! (Preview) I love this new word - I even like pronouncing it!!!	Pythonpappy	3	528	Oct 26, 2013 by Mike D
	Persevere! (Preview) A good word to have in our back pocket: Persist no matter what. Endure discomfort. Request help. Steadfastly hold on to your beliefs and values. Envision triumph. Very consistently keep at it. Embrace adversity as your teacher. Refuse to give up. Enjoy and celebrate every tiny bit of pro...	Pythonpappy	3	463	Oct 26, 2013 by Mike D
	Child of the alcoholic (Preview) My father is still an active alcoholic, but does not appear as society does portray. He's college educated, drives a brand new car, has his own CPA office and has successfully worked as a business owner in that fashion for 30 years. He has never had a DWI, he has never been a shame publicly as a drunken fat...	justadrunk	8	715	Oct 26, 2013 by justadrunk
	Movie: Smashed (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm sure this has already been posted, and my apologies... I just finished the movie "Smashed" and while yes, it is inspirational and helpful, it is also triggering things in me... during the beginning as she had the flask in her car and drank before work, I definitely wanted...	chelsea	8	728	Oct 25, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Having trouble with my fiancé accepting my addiction. Advice appreciated. Relationships addiction Help advice female support (Preview) Hi everyone! I'm 4 days sober coming back from a month long relapse out of a treatment center and it's been one of the most eye opening and life changing experiences I've ever had. It was my 3rd time in treatment and this is my 6th relapse while in the program. When I got out of treatment my boyfriend of 5 yea...	Lolitabonita	13	8278	Oct 25, 2013 by justadrunk
	Can anyone tell me what Surrender is? (Preview) Hi, Ive been trying to post things on this site every now and then and be of help to others who suffer from alcoholism. Ive attended 140 meetings in my area in the last while and I keep hearing a thing about "surrender" I've heard people saying you need to surrender and Ive heard others sayi...	Closer	12	708	Oct 25, 2013 by justadrunk
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes." - Hugh Downs	Pythonpappy	1	273	Oct 25, 2013 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift (Preview) The evolution of human growth is an evolution from an absolute need to be loved towards a full readiness to give love.--Dr. Karl SternAs children, we looked to our parents for love, for clothes and food, for an indication of who we were. If our needs were met, we felt secure. As developing adults, we sti...	Pythonpappy	1	277	Oct 25, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) October 25 "I made the decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God, and then I got out of the way."	Mike B.	2	273	Oct 25, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "The best use of life is LOVE. The best expression of love is TIME. The best time to love is NOW." - Rick Warren	Pythonpappy	1	302	Oct 25, 2013 by Mr_David
	Hindsight and worthless wishes... (Preview) Aloha MIP Family...bringing it here; the hindsight inventory of alcoholism in my life including my eldest relapsing son. It is what is is and was what it was and I didn't have near enough information and awareness as I have today about it. As I have said; which is true, when I got into program I was as du...	Jerry F	6	480	Oct 25, 2013 by Jerry F
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