Alcoholics Anonymous

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Hey Chris I've gotta Question for you. You've been off the board for most of the year. I'm betting this thread will get you in here.

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

My father was a heavy drinker and smoker and when he quit the cigarettes due to the "you're going to have a heart attack any moment" warning from his doctor he said his desire to drink diminished with the death of his nicotine addiction. I've heard this before from other ex-smokers and I know...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Ask, and ye shall receive. --John 16:24 Somewhere in our past life, we may have picked up the idea that it's not all right to ask for help, that asking for help would be a sign of weakness. Recovery calls for some basic changes in our thinking, and when we feel vulnerable is the best time to reach out and as...

Stepchild · Stepchild

A CLASSIC PRAYER Lord, make me a channel for thy peace -- that where there is hatred, I may bring love -- that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness -- that where there is discord, I may bring harmony -- that where there is error, I may bring truth -- that where there is doubt, I may bring...

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 21 "Until today, at least, I am getting further away from that first drink, which is the one that inevitably leads me to complete disaster."

debird17 · debird17

Since I am still a newbie I was wondering when it is a good time to find a sponsor? Their is a women at my meetings that has been sober for 20 years and she has so much wisdom. I'm not sure how to ask or even how it works? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Stepchild · Stepchild

"THY WILL, NOT MINE" . . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will. " TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I ca...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Going EasyGo easy. You may have to push forward, but you don't have to push so hard. Go in gentleness, go in peace.Do not be in so much of a hurry. At no day, no hour, no time are you required to do more than you can do in peace. Frantic behaviors and urgency are not the foundation for our new way of life.Do not b...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least."- Goethe

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Cookies???( If so, what kind?) Fudge??? Cake??? (Betcha I know what your favorite flavor is...) I have been fixing coffee and also making some treats for some of the meetings I go to. I had all but quit baking/doing much cooking because of my drinking and it is good to get back into it. It really has hel...

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

Forgive me for sounding like a Debbie Downer but, lets be honest, I wouldn't be here if I was feeling great. My problem is that I'm racked with fear of failure and paralyzed with self doubt that I can make any sort of lasting life changes. I have tried quitting smoking about a gazillion times and done well...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

Hi All, I have a somewhat unorthodox question to ask, but I figured it would not hurt to put it out there. To provide some context, I will share that I first started coming to this board about a year and a half ago when I knew that I needed to begin the process of recovery. I was a hard drinker for 10 years and as...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Being patient Over time, we get what we want out of this program. If we seek a better way of life, for example, we will develop it. If we want to diminish our pain, we will find relief. If we want love, we will learn how to give it and receive it. Over time, our lives can improve a great deal through the Twelve S...

Stepchild · Stepchild

"I WAS SLIPPING FAST" We A.A.'s are active folk enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life, . . . So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 I had been s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even when life seemingly is falling apart.- Robert D. Foster

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 19 "The best university for me -- the best school, the best teaching -- was in analyzing mistakes that I'd made and problems I created because of these mistakes. Not my successes."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

November 18, 2013 Quote of the Week "Friends are God's apology for your relatives." When I was new I had very few healthy boundaries, and I especially had little defense against the observations, suggestions, judgments and criticisms of my family members. Someone once said that yo...

d_willing · d_willing

So last night I had the most realistic dream I have ever had, and it was not about anything I have ever thought of doing. I killed myself. YIKES. I built a contraption that cut both my arms off at the wrists so blood would flow out of me and I would die. Sorry to be gruesome. Anyways, i used the contraptio...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

for my friend Barbara Munday. She is fighting cancer post-op and is having serious complications with skin grafts that the surgeon now is refusing to fix. Her life hangs in the balance, prayers are needed in the hopes that Shands Hospital Jax, FL will take her back and fix her up. Please say a small pr...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I am feeling depressed. Been that way a good part of today. Think the ole "woe-is-me's" are raring their ugly heads and have been trying to not be worried about my current living situation which I cannot change right now, my family situation (which my daughter is not even emailing me like sh...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Making prompt amends is the fresh air of each new day. --Sandra Little Today brings us a new hill to climb and a new view from the top. Taking time to reflect about our daily journeys is a challenging adventure in self-discovery. Looking down, we see our past trials and difficulties as lessons to learn f...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly Quote"It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly." Phillip KellerWeekly ThoughtWhen you were a child or teen, did you ever hope for something with seemingly all of your heartbut it nev...

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 18 "How wonderful to be sober, to be able to think clearly (at times, at least), and to become aware of some portion of the greater wisdom concealed so deeply within myself."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.."- Jim Rohn

d_willing · d_willing

So I am on a great path now, doing very well, hopeful etc. Here's my dilemma... We became friendly with our neighbors when they moved in a year or so ago, then they had to move 12 hrs away because he had lost his job. They finally sold the house so they are back in town one final time and are going to come over...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I banned all the "kitchen" spammers. Maybe new ones will come dunno. But I will ban them too. It annoyed me after I deleted all those posts they had the audacity to just do it again. Maybe they just have some spambot machine beats me. Anyhow. Spam posts will not just be deleted but if t...

poi77 · poi77

Hi all - I am poi and I'm an alcoholic. Took me awhile to get to that acceptance because my drinking pattern was not typical but I know that I never was just a social drinker. I was just thinking about my days of drinking and I always had social anxiety. Sometimes when I drank my social anxiety actually...

d_willing · d_willing

I just wanted to post and say that I am feeling pretty good today. Most of my prior relapses have happened either on a Friday night or Saturday morning. Its saturday night, no booze in the house, not going out, and I am sober. I have only missed one meeting which was the night my neighbor came over, which...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Commitment As we walk through life, there are many things and people we may lose, or lose out on, if we are unwilling to commit. We need to make a commitment for relationships to grow beyond the dating stage, to have the home or apartment we want, the job we want, or the car we desire. We must commit, on dee...

Butterfinger · Butterfinger

I have been sober for a week. For a long time now a few weeks is about the longest stretch I've been able to go without binge drinking. I have many good reasons to get clean. I'm a bit of an aa drifter, in when I feel bad, out once I feel better, rinse, repeat. I barely recognize myself these days. It's like I lo...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I did pass that exam today. Now I am Pinkchip, LMHC, CAP. The CAP part was what I passed today. Certified Addictions Professional. My crap no longer stinks and I am officially better than all of you. As if. But thanks for the support guys.

tlcinrecovery · tlcinrecovery

Hello to everyone, Just want to intro myself and say "hi". New to recovery, just 3 months as of 11/09/2013. I have many questions for the board, but want to just say hi today and learn about this board. Thanks, T

justadrunk · justadrunk

Just sittin around reading - eating pickles and being one.

Stepchild · Stepchild

Can we clean up these kitchen threads and block these idiots? They're harshing my serenity.

mandm · mandm

Hello everyone, I needed to get this off my chest so I figured I'd come to this board to see what people say. So my fiancé whom never drinks or should I more say rarely drinks, owns a store , today I came to the store because normally we spend most nights together, and her and the girl she works with where part...

robbie0330 · robbie0330

No you cannot reason with a drunk As I write this pointlessness in real time They just got home, from the ball in Hollywood Hills no you cannot reason with a drunk He tries to calm her down oh he does such for her... as she screams at the invisible enimies that stand before her.... She preaches of jesu...

Angell · Angell

Hello MIP family! I am on a public computer at a hotel that my wife is attending a meeting at right now...so nice to be able to be online. :) Anywho, I don't recall what our last situation was but we are staying on a friends property in rural Washington state. He has a converted shop he has rented to us at $3...

Closer · Closer

Its taken me a long time to realize this. Ive done a ton of meetings. Ive learnt the AA way of life, and I see people every day suffering. I want everyone browsing this board whos reading this to behonest with themselves... Have you truly quit all drugs and alcohol??/? Whos still nipping a beer or tw...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A few days ago, my computer compressed all the displays from this web site ... I could not figure out what happened ...Tasha suggested a cure and it worked ... Now, everything is back to normal and I am elated ... just wanted everyone to know that we can help each other in many, many ways ... Thank You Tash...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I have some old contacts from prior jobs I had. One of my old colleagues who has progress into management talked about a position opening up with my old company that would be a clinical director position. In the process of trying to dial my friend, I accidentally butt dialed the boss I had 3 and a half ye...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Have been lurking for a while, viewing the posts, attending meetings and just thought I would check in and give all an update. Things on the homefront seem to be getting a little better. Though we are separated right now, the wife has asked me to call her once a day just so that she can hear my voice and ha...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I sure did. I cannot count the number of times I got my feelings hurt, got upset over something someone said or "did" to me. I would drink my wine and/or beer and think how much better I would feel after I drank and how much better I could deal with "that other person's insensitivity"...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Sharing our experiences heightens our joy and lessens out pain.Not letting other people know what's troubling us causes the problem to trouble us even more. "Secrets keep us stuck," say the wise ones on our journey. Sharing what's on our mind with a friend or sponsor gives that person an o...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifeti...

gonee · gonee

Robert Holbrook Smith (August 8, 1879 - November 16, 1950), also known as Dr. Bob, was an American physician and surgeon who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous with Bill Wilson, more commonly known as Bill W. A great man died on this day 63 years ago. He gave his life to AA to help drunks like myself to live...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Is it me, or did the screen change a few days ago to exhibit a condensed, smaller, print/type style ??? ... It's so small, I have trouble reading the message board ... I'm using a 'desktop' computer and didn't know if I inadvertently hit something that caused this or if it was changed elsewhere ... this i...

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 15 "We now know that we do not have to run away, nor ought we again try to overcome adversity by still another bulldozing power drive that can only push up obstacles before us faster than they can be taken down."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

This Mouse must give up one of the Mouse ways of seeing things in order that he may grow. --Hyemeyohsts Storm There is an American Indian tale of a mouse who heard a roaring in his ears and set out to discover what it was. He encountered many animals who helped him on his way. Finally, the mouse had a chance t...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Always choose the path that moves in the directions of your dreams. Though your journey may be filled with many winding roads. When you are inspired to follow your dreams, you eventually find success and discover it is less about the destination and more about the manner in which you travel...

Brandi L · Brandi L

I tried to talk to him about it but he denied it, of course. He was visibly intoxicated. I only have a little over two weeks sober but went to my first meeting yesterday. Feel good about my end of things currently but disappointed and concerned with him... any thoughts?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Paging Wren, check in please (Preview) Hey Chris I've gotta Question for you. You've been off the board for most of the year. I'm betting this thread will get you in here.	StPeteDean	11	465	Nov 22, 2013 by Sobrietyspell
	The link between smoking cigarettes and drinking (Preview) My father was a heavy drinker and smoker and when he quit the cigarettes due to the "you're going to have a heart attack any moment" warning from his doctor he said his desire to drink diminished with the death of his nicotine addiction. I've heard this before from other ex-smokers and I know...	Butterfinger	10	556	Nov 22, 2013 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift (Preview) Ask, and ye shall receive. --John 16:24 Somewhere in our past life, we may have picked up the idea that it's not all right to ask for help, that asking for help would be a sign of weakness. Recovery calls for some basic changes in our thinking, and when we feel vulnerable is the best time to reach out and as...	Pythonpappy	0	251	Nov 21, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Daily Reflections 11/21/13 (Preview) A CLASSIC PRAYER Lord, make me a channel for thy peace -- that where there is hatred, I may bring love -- that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness -- that where there is discord, I may bring harmony -- that where there is error, I may bring truth -- that where there is doubt, I may bring...	Stepchild	1	300	Nov 21, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) November 21 "Until today, at least, I am getting further away from that first drink, which is the one that inevitably leads me to complete disaster."	Mike B.	1	257	Nov 21, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Question on Sponsors (Preview) Since I am still a newbie I was wondering when it is a good time to find a sponsor? Their is a women at my meetings that has been sober for 20 years and she has so much wisdom. I'm not sure how to ask or even how it works? Any help would be greatly appreciated.	debird17	8	552	Nov 21, 2013 by 2granddaughters
	Daily Reflections 11/20/13 (Preview) "THY WILL, NOT MINE" . . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will. " TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I ca...	Stepchild	4	468	Nov 20, 2013 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift (Preview) Going EasyGo easy. You may have to push forward, but you don't have to push so hard. Go in gentleness, go in peace.Do not be in so much of a hurry. At no day, no hour, no time are you required to do more than you can do in peace. Frantic behaviors and urgency are not the foundation for our new way of life.Do not b...	Pythonpappy	1	265	Nov 20, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least."- Goethe	Pythonpappy	2	254	Nov 20, 2013 by Mike B.
	What Favorite Snacks Do You Like at Your AA Meetings? (Preview) Cookies???( If so, what kind?) Fudge??? Cake??? (Betcha I know what your favorite flavor is...) I have been fixing coffee and also making some treats for some of the meetings I go to. I had all but quit baking/doing much cooking because of my drinking and it is good to get back into it. It really has hel...	betterthanyesterday52	27	5301	Nov 20, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Making lasting change feels impossible (Preview) Forgive me for sounding like a Debbie Downer but, lets be honest, I wouldn't be here if I was feeling great. My problem is that I'm racked with fear of failure and paralyzed with self doubt that I can make any sort of lasting life changes. I have tried quitting smoking about a gazillion times and done well...	Butterfinger	15	517	Nov 20, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Question (Preview) Hi All, I have a somewhat unorthodox question to ask, but I figured it would not hurt to put it out there. To provide some context, I will share that I first started coming to this board about a year and a half ago when I knew that I needed to begin the process of recovery. I was a hard drinker for 10 years and as...	AdamMoz	18	520	Nov 20, 2013 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift (Preview) Being patient Over time, we get what we want out of this program. If we seek a better way of life, for example, we will develop it. If we want to diminish our pain, we will find relief. If we want love, we will learn how to give it and receive it. Over time, our lives can improve a great deal through the Twelve S...	Pythonpappy	2	306	Nov 19, 2013 by Stepchild
	Daily Reflections 11/19/13 (Preview) "I WAS SLIPPING FAST" We A.A.'s are active folk enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life, . . . So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 I had been s...	Stepchild	2	485	Nov 19, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even when life seemingly is falling apart.- Robert D. Foster	Pythonpappy	1	257	Nov 19, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) November 19 "The best university for me -- the best school, the best teaching -- was in analyzing mistakes that I'd made and problems I created because of these mistakes. Not my successes."	Mike B.	2	269	Nov 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) November 18, 2013 Quote of the Week "Friends are God's apology for your relatives." When I was new I had very few healthy boundaries, and I especially had little defense against the observations, suggestions, judgments and criticisms of my family members. Someone once said that yo...	Pythonpappy	0	383	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Once upon a dream... (Preview) So last night I had the most realistic dream I have ever had, and it was not about anything I have ever thought of doing. I killed myself. YIKES. I built a contraption that cut both my arms off at the wrists so blood would flow out of me and I would die. Sorry to be gruesome. Anyways, i used the contraptio...	d_willing	4	383	Nov 19, 2013 by Stepchild
	Please say a prayer (Preview) for my friend Barbara Munday. She is fighting cancer post-op and is having serious complications with skin grafts that the surgeon now is refusing to fix. Her life hangs in the balance, prayers are needed in the hopes that Shands Hospital Jax, FL will take her back and fix her up. Please say a small pr...	StPeteDean	26	906	Nov 19, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Feeling a Little Down Tonight.... (Preview) I am feeling depressed. Been that way a good part of today. Think the ole "woe-is-me's" are raring their ugly heads and have been trying to not be worried about my current living situation which I cannot change right now, my family situation (which my daughter is not even emailing me like sh...	betterthanyesterday52	7	340	Nov 18, 2013 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift (Preview) Making prompt amends is the fresh air of each new day. --Sandra Little Today brings us a new hill to climb and a new view from the top. Taking time to reflect about our daily journeys is a challenging adventure in self-discovery. Looking down, we see our past trials and difficulties as lessons to learn f...	Pythonpappy	1	257	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Weekly Thought --- (religious concept) (Preview) Weekly Quote"It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly." Phillip KellerWeekly ThoughtWhen you were a child or teen, did you ever hope for something with seemingly all of your heartbut it nev...	Pythonpappy	1	272	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) November 18 "How wonderful to be sober, to be able to think clearly (at times, at least), and to become aware of some portion of the greater wisdom concealed so deeply within myself."	Mike B.	2	282	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.."- Jim Rohn	Pythonpappy	1	250	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Bad timing, need to stay strong (Preview) So I am on a great path now, doing very well, hopeful etc. Here's my dilemma... We became friendly with our neighbors when they moved in a year or so ago, then they had to move 12 hrs away because he had lost his job. They finally sold the house so they are back in town one final time and are going to come over...	d_willing	31	763	Nov 18, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	SPAMMERS BEWARE!!! (Preview) I banned all the "kitchen" spammers. Maybe new ones will come dunno. But I will ban them too. It annoyed me after I deleted all those posts they had the audacity to just do it again. Maybe they just have some spambot machine beats me. Anyhow. Spam posts will not just be deleted but if t...	pinkchip	11	496	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	drinking and social anxiety (Preview) Hi all - I am poi and I'm an alcoholic. Took me awhile to get to that acceptance because my drinking pattern was not typical but I know that I never was just a social drinker. I was just thinking about my days of drinking and I always had social anxiety. Sometimes when I drank my social anxiety actually...	poi77	5	3825	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Loooong Day, but happy (Preview) I just wanted to post and say that I am feeling pretty good today. Most of my prior relapses have happened either on a Friday night or Saturday morning. Its saturday night, no booze in the house, not going out, and I am sober. I have only missed one meeting which was the night my neighbor came over, which...	d_willing	9	500	Nov 18, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Commitment As we walk through life, there are many things and people we may lose, or lose out on, if we are unwilling to commit. We need to make a commitment for relationships to grow beyond the dating stage, to have the home or apartment we want, the job we want, or the car we desire. We must commit, on dee...	Pythonpappy	0	319	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Is it ever really possible to clean the slate and start a new life? (Preview) I have been sober for a week. For a long time now a few weeks is about the longest stretch I've been able to go without binge drinking. I have many good reasons to get clean. I'm a bit of an aa drifter, in when I feel bad, out once I feel better, rinse, repeat. I barely recognize myself these days. It's like I lo...	Butterfinger	18	864	Nov 18, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Credentials (Preview) I did pass that exam today. Now I am Pinkchip, LMHC, CAP. The CAP part was what I passed today. Certified Addictions Professional. My crap no longer stinks and I am officially better than all of you. As if. But thanks for the support guys.	pinkchip	13	827	Nov 18, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Newcomer to board (Preview) Hello to everyone, Just want to intro myself and say "hi". New to recovery, just 3 months as of 11/09/2013. I have many questions for the board, but want to just say hi today and learn about this board. Thanks, T	tlcinrecovery	12	621	Nov 18, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Once a pickle - never a cucumber again. (Preview) Just sittin around reading - eating pickles and being one.	justadrunk	10	1595	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Question for the Mods.... (Preview) Can we clean up these kitchen threads and block these idiots? They're harshing my serenity.	Stepchild	12	473	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I'm finding myself in a very odd situtation. -Friday night help. (Preview) Hello everyone, I needed to get this off my chest so I figured I'd come to this board to see what people say. So my fiancé whom never drinks or should I more say rarely drinks, owns a store , today I came to the store because normally we spend most nights together, and her and the girl she works with where part...	mandm	20	780	Nov 17, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	You cannot reason with a drunk (Preview) No you cannot reason with a drunk As I write this pointlessness in real time They just got home, from the ball in Hollywood Hills no you cannot reason with a drunk He tries to calm her down oh he does such for her... as she screams at the invisible enimies that stand before her.... She preaches of jesu...	robbie0330	4	892	Nov 17, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Checking in! (Preview) Hello MIP family! I am on a public computer at a hotel that my wife is attending a meeting at right now...so nice to be able to be online. :) Anywho, I don't recall what our last situation was but we are staying on a friends property in rural Washington state. He has a converted shop he has rented to us at $3...	Angell	6	544	Nov 17, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	SERIOUS MESSAGE!! JUST F-IN QUIT!! (Preview) Its taken me a long time to realize this. Ive done a ton of meetings. Ive learnt the AA way of life, and I see people every day suffering. I want everyone browsing this board whos reading this to behonest with themselves... Have you truly quit all drugs and alcohol??/? Whos still nipping a beer or tw...	Closer	13	687	Nov 17, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	I Have to Say 'Thank You' to Tasha ... (Preview) A few days ago, my computer compressed all the displays from this web site ... I could not figure out what happened ...Tasha suggested a cure and it worked ... Now, everything is back to normal and I am elated ... just wanted everyone to know that we can help each other in many, many ways ... Thank You Tash...	Pythonpappy	2	368	Nov 17, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Everything happens for a reason? (Preview) I have some old contacts from prior jobs I had. One of my old colleagues who has progress into management talked about a position opening up with my old company that would be a clinical director position. In the process of trying to dial my friend, I accidentally butt dialed the boss I had 3 and a half ye...	pinkchip	9	872	Nov 17, 2013 by Jerry F
	Prayers Needed........ (Preview) Have been lurking for a while, viewing the posts, attending meetings and just thought I would check in and give all an update. Things on the homefront seem to be getting a little better. Though we are separated right now, the wife has asked me to call her once a day just so that she can hear my voice and ha...	Standing_Tall	14	663	Nov 17, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Have You Allowed or Do You Allow Other People To Cause You To Want To Drink? (Preview) I sure did. I cannot count the number of times I got my feelings hurt, got upset over something someone said or "did" to me. I would drink my wine and/or beer and think how much better I would feel after I drank and how much better I could deal with "that other person's insensitivity"...	betterthanyesterday52	24	1199	Nov 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Sharing our experiences heightens our joy and lessens out pain.Not letting other people know what's troubling us causes the problem to trouble us even more. "Secrets keep us stuck," say the wise ones on our journey. Sharing what's on our mind with a friend or sponsor gives that person an o...	Pythonpappy	2	254	Nov 16, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifeti...	Pythonpappy	2	256	Nov 16, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Co-founder Dr Bob. (Preview) Robert Holbrook Smith (August 8, 1879 - November 16, 1950), also known as Dr. Bob, was an American physician and surgeon who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous with Bill Wilson, more commonly known as Bill W. A great man died on this day 63 years ago. He gave his life to AA to help drunks like myself to live...	gonee	4	614	Nov 16, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	To the Moderators ... &/or John (Preview) Is it me, or did the screen change a few days ago to exhibit a condensed, smaller, print/type style ??? ... It's so small, I have trouble reading the message board ... I'm using a 'desktop' computer and didn't know if I inadvertently hit something that caused this or if it was changed elsewhere ... this i...	Pythonpappy	5	381	Nov 16, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) November 15 "We now know that we do not have to run away, nor ought we again try to overcome adversity by still another bulldozing power drive that can only push up obstacles before us faster than they can be taken down."	Mike B.	3	246	Nov 16, 2013 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift (Preview) This Mouse must give up one of the Mouse ways of seeing things in order that he may grow. --Hyemeyohsts Storm There is an American Indian tale of a mouse who heard a roaring in his ears and set out to discover what it was. He encountered many animals who helped him on his way. Finally, the mouse had a chance t...	Pythonpappy	3	264	Nov 16, 2013 by Mr_David
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Always choose the path that moves in the directions of your dreams. Though your journey may be filled with many winding roads. When you are inspired to follow your dreams, you eventually find success and discover it is less about the destination and more about the manner in which you travel...	Pythonpappy	3	264	Nov 16, 2013 by Mr_David
	Husband Came Home Drunk Tonight... (Preview) I tried to talk to him about it but he denied it, of course. He was visibly intoxicated. I only have a little over two weeks sober but went to my first meeting yesterday. Feel good about my end of things currently but disappointed and concerned with him... any thoughts?	Brandi L	13	550	Nov 15, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
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