Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Nature thrives on patience; man on impatience. Paul Boesc

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOWGood morning said a woman as she walked up to the man sitting on ground. The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new.She looked like she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun...

LinBaba · LinBaba

The only roadblock between me and you and me and my God is the human ego. The best definition of the human ego = "The feeling of conscious separation from". Conscious separation from God, from each other, and eventually from ourselves. Life, Good, God to me are synonymous words. Here I am ag...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I have always been very insecure....about my intelligence...well, more about my lack of intelligence, my personality and not having enough friends throughout my life, my not being very successful as far as making very much money as well as so many other things. One of the biggest things I have been...

BLUESMAN · BLUESMAN

Happy Holidays I don't usually post here ,been 'involved In a lot of Service work 'keeps me busy ,there was a time wen I was very I'll and this forum was a big help , just saying I was grateful, Pease

Phil · Phil

"Patience is a hard disciplince. It is not just waiting until something happens over which we have no control: the arrival of a bus, the end of the rain, the return of a friend, the resolution of a conflict. Patience is not waiting passively until someone else does something. Patience as...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Why do I lose my serenity and everything I've worked for in my AA program as soon as I start to try and deal with my adult child issues and codpendency issues? Why does just merely hanging out in those other program for a few days blow it all out of the water for me!??

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

I am still sober and going to meetings. until this time around I didn't understand what it meant to "work" the program in my life. Now I get it. There are things the big book says to do daily. I also understand I can't stay sober without AA. When I was drinking everything seemed so big or like it...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year outside of New York City , New York scientists found traces of copper cable dating back 100 years. They came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, in the weeks t...

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

I'm 36 and lost as far as what I want to do when I grow up. Other than being sober and feeling spiritually connected to my higher power I'm lost. I would love to hear some after sobriety stories please!

pinkchip · pinkchip

Apologies to all. Inlaw stress, lack of meetings, being surrounded by booze and gambling at the moment and some amount of not being able to balance and separate work from my program since beginning the job at the rehab has me acting like a cranky brat. Sincere apologies to all. Especially stepchild an...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

This illustrates how truly fortunate we are. After you're done with the first picture, click on it and it will go to the next, and so on. So click on the link below and enjoy! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IDN6GC5umKRIYBkHazM5yOxP15iC2w8FhS9we7zD-j0/embed?hl=en&size=m...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

If you fail to pilot your own ship, dont be surprised at what inappropriate port you find yourself docked. Tom Robbins

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Promises that you make to yourself are often like the Japanese plum tree - they bear no fruit. --Frances Marion The resolve to fulfill commitments we make to ourselves and others may be lacking until we learn to rely on the wisdom and strength offered by our higher power--strength that will make us co...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

(my wife says this isn't too far from being the truth ... LOL) He grasped me firmly but gently just above my elbow and guided me into a room, his room. Then he quietly shut the door and we were alone.He approached me soundlessly, from behind, and spoke in a low, reassuring voice close to my ear, Just rela...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

My area AA is having a New Year's Dance and I plan to help with that. Not sure if I will be able to go see my mom or not. She lives out of town (2+ hours away). Have to depend on a friend to give me a ride. My mom doesn't drive. I haven't seen her in several years (thanks, Ms. Wine and my open mouth willing to acc...

Mike D · Mike D

Hi to all of you and Merry Christmas. I woke up early this Saturday morning feeling grateful. I usually do wake up with gratitude every day, but maybe the feeling was a little intensified this morning...not sure. Anyway, I felt like giving God extra thanks this morning in my prayers. The main focu...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Since I live with another person in recovery (and hang around other people in recovery a lot ) it's easy to delve into judging how they are doing with their recovery. It helps me to remember they are where they need to be on the path to where HP needs to get them. My husband has been in Alanon for about a year...

learning · learning

Had requested prayers for my daughter last weeked after seeing a post she'd made on Facebook that bothered me. She had been going over posts on FB when one caught her eye about another girl she'd went through InHouse rehab. with. Daughter made a call and indeed what she'd read was correct, the girl ha...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Sir, she said ' You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.' He did what he needed to, and as he sat there he noticed the buttons he had promised not to touch.Each button was identified by letters: WW , WA , PP, and a red one labeled ATR.. Who would know if he touche...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hope never dies where faith is strong, and faith grows strong in the presence of hope. Chad Witmeyer

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Connection is not just about making time for family and friends. It's about a sense of caring for other people. It's about connecting with the human spirit even when there is no national crisis. The other day I was walking down the street when a woman ahead of me tripp...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I've been away from the site for a while and was just about to write a poor me post. But first I took a few moments to read a few posts and I'm glad I did. It immediately got my issues right sized. Add that to working with another alcoholic, reminding me that what I might suggest to others about keeping it...

gonee · gonee

AA tradition Ten - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. I have used this 10th tradition in my personal transactions in business, personal relationships, politics, religion. It has saved me from a lot of problems an...

Jalen · Jalen

Some of you may know (I'm still new here) that I just went through detox over the weekend, and will be attending my first AA meeting tomorrow night. That said, if it weren't for all the wonderful people I've met in the short time I've been here, and the support I've had to this point, I would be almost too sc...

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

It is a little after 9:00. We put up the Christmas tree while watching A Christmas Story. Ralphie did shoot his you out! but my bride and I sat back and looked at the tree. It was nice. Nice to be sober, sane, thankful. Some of the most horrific hangovers and escapades were around the holidays. I'm s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A Different Christmas Poem The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transf...

ErickTomak95 · ErickTomak95

come on im here to support and be supported write ur emotions here

Jalen · Jalen

Being kind of new here, and not really knowing anyone's background quite yet, I thought I'd post this just to get a feel for who everyone is, how it all started, and how you got to the point where you're at now. I'll go first: I've lived with general anxiety disorder since I was about 16 years old (47 now), a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hi Pocket, ... glad you found us ... welcome to the family ... you are important to us ... it's how we continue to grow ... We all have different stories on how we got here, and amazingly, they're pretty much all the same ... We became very sick with this disease and sought out help from others that found a w...

akchick · akchick

So I am eight months sober, I got to meetings at least 4 days a week, I have a sponsor/home group, I worked the steps, I have been having a very hard time the last few months. I can't seem to stop crying, can't focus, don't want to get up. I see a psychologist too - which I didn't tell my sponsor as she doesn't a...

Jalen · Jalen

http://aa.activeboard.com/t55838843/hi-all-im-new-here-and-need-to-ask-a-question/.

RubyTues · RubyTues

Hi all. As some of you know, I moved cities a few months ago. I was nervous about AA in a new city - in a lot of ways it felt like starting over. I missed the familiarity of my former meetings and it felt like there was a whole new crowd of people that all knew each other. I went to lots of different meetings but wa...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly VerseSince my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Psalm 71:17Weekly QuoteNo duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. St. AmbroseWeekly ThoughtHow many ways have you been blessed by God? Relationally? Materially? Spiritually? Physi...

mandm · mandm

Found this little gem online thought I would share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfvPPPc_UTs

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

You have to live on this 24 hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your mortal soul. Its right use, its most effective use, is a matter of highest urgency. --Arnold Bennett We have 24 hours to accomplish all we need tor mental, phys...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Nelson Mandela

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I hear this word used a lot since being a part of AA. I felt like I knew what it meant but looked it up online..."the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with." ..............................

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

. . . what we want more deeply than winning. When our relationship is in conflict, we may think that our partner always has the last word. We think it would feel good, just once, to come out on top. If our relationship is like a poker game, the winner takes all. We scramble to be the winner at almost any cost...

justadrunk · justadrunk

We had our last showing yesterday. No buyer. Looks like we will be here til spring. It's like 5 below so no one is moving now. Which is totally fine with me. We are for sure moving though so I'm trying to detach. My husband wants to put things behind him - he is actually now the driving force and I get it...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Keep up the good work!

learning · learning

Was on Facebook when my daughter posted this a few mins. ago: 'Feeling very sad. Today is another reminder of how deadly and powerful alcohol is and why I am a member of the fellowship. Please pray for those who have lost their lives to this disease or those who are struggling and still very sick.' I'...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 12 "Coincidences are merely a manner in which God protects his anonymity."

learning · learning

My daughter celebrated 200 days today. (and added 'only 165 to go. lol) Thank you all for supporting me so I was able to encourage and support her from the beginning of her journey to this point!!! As I do for you, prayers will continue for her to stay vigilant and continue on this path. Hugs, learnin...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. Samuel Smiles

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Self-Help or Mutual Aid? Assisting Others The Twelve Step movement is sometimes called a self-help program. This falls short of describing what it really is. Mutual aid might be a better term. Self-help implies that an individual will help himself or herself. Mutual aid is a much different sort of...

Jalen · Jalen

Just thought I'd ask, I hadn't seen many. I am a graphic artist and do a lot of art work. If so, and anyone wants one, feel free to ask. It's something to keep me busy during this early time of recovery. -- Edited by Jalen on Tuesday 10th of December 2013 06:39:07 PM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

People Pleasers Have you ever been around people pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety producing. People pleasing is a behavior we may have adapted to survive in our family. We may not have been able to g...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I know it may be silly of me, but I don't think so. There were several people who were new in recovery that were posting on this board that haven't in several days. I am not sure if it is because of holidays and they are busy, or have gone out. I find myself really concerned about them. I have done this in the m...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Nature thrives on patience; man on impatience. Paul Boesc	Pythonpappy	2	322	Dec 16, 2013 by justadrunk
	A 'Feel Good' Story (Preview) YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOWGood morning said a woman as she walked up to the man sitting on ground. The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new.She looked like she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun...	Pythonpappy	1	429	Dec 16, 2013 by Mike B.
	A New Pair of Glasses/Ego (Preview) The only roadblock between me and you and me and my God is the human ego. The best definition of the human ego = "The feeling of conscious separation from". Conscious separation from God, from each other, and eventually from ourselves. Life, Good, God to me are synonymous words. Here I am ag...	LinBaba	5	1552	Dec 16, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I Am Not My Lines (Preview) I have always been very insecure....about my intelligence...well, more about my lack of intelligence, my personality and not having enough friends throughout my life, my not being very successful as far as making very much money as well as so many other things. One of the biggest things I have been...	betterthanyesterday52	14	672	Dec 16, 2013 by justadrunk
	hello and happy holidays (Preview) Happy Holidays I don't usually post here ,been 'involved In a lot of Service work 'keeps me busy ,there was a time wen I was very I'll and this forum was a big help , just saying I was grateful, Pease	BLUESMAN	6	389	Dec 16, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Patience (Preview) "Patience is a hard disciplince. It is not just waiting until something happens over which we have no control: the arrival of a bus, the end of the rain, the return of a friend, the resolution of a conflict. Patience is not waiting passively until someone else does something. Patience as...	Phil	1	1111	Dec 16, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Why? (Preview) Why do I lose my serenity and everything I've worked for in my AA program as soon as I start to try and deal with my adult child issues and codpendency issues? Why does just merely hanging out in those other program for a few days blow it all out of the water for me!??	justadrunk	11	660	Dec 16, 2013 by justadrunk
	Greatful to work a program. (Preview) I am still sober and going to meetings. until this time around I didn't understand what it meant to "work" the program in my life. Now I get it. There are things the big book says to do daily. I also understand I can't stay sober without AA. When I was drinking everything seemed so big or like it...	Lizmccal	7	591	Dec 15, 2013 by Jerry F
	Hey, Let's lighten things up and have a Laugh or 2 or 5 !!! (Preview) After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year outside of New York City , New York scientists found traces of copper cable dating back 100 years. They came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, in the weeks t...	Pythonpappy	6	389	Dec 15, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	How did AA change your life? (Preview) I'm 36 and lost as far as what I want to do when I grow up. Other than being sober and feeling spiritually connected to my higher power I'm lost. I would love to hear some after sobriety stories please!	Lizmccal	13	654	Dec 15, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I am off. (Preview) Apologies to all. Inlaw stress, lack of meetings, being surrounded by booze and gambling at the moment and some amount of not being able to balance and separate work from my program since beginning the job at the rehab has me acting like a cranky brat. Sincere apologies to all. Especially stepchild an...	pinkchip	22	747	Dec 15, 2013 by justadrunk
	Back to being Serious! (Preview) This illustrates how truly fortunate we are. After you're done with the first picture, click on it and it will go to the next, and so on. So click on the link below and enjoy! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IDN6GC5umKRIYBkHazM5yOxP15iC2w8FhS9we7zD-j0/embed?hl=en&size=m...	Pythonpappy	0	622	Dec 15, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) If you fail to pilot your own ship, dont be surprised at what inappropriate port you find yourself docked. Tom Robbins	Pythonpappy	0	305	Dec 15, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Promises that you make to yourself are often like the Japanese plum tree - they bear no fruit. --Frances Marion The resolve to fulfill commitments we make to ourselves and others may be lacking until we learn to rely on the wisdom and strength offered by our higher power--strength that will make us co...	Pythonpappy	0	310	Dec 15, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Adult content 'Funny' (Preview) (my wife says this isn't too far from being the truth ... LOL) He grasped me firmly but gently just above my elbow and guided me into a room, his room. Then he quietly shut the door and we were alone.He approached me soundlessly, from behind, and spoke in a low, reassuring voice close to my ear, Just rela...	Pythonpappy	2	440	Dec 15, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sad But Sober Holiday Time (Preview) My area AA is having a New Year's Dance and I plan to help with that. Not sure if I will be able to go see my mom or not. She lives out of town (2+ hours away). Have to depend on a friend to give me a ride. My mom doesn't drive. I haven't seen her in several years (thanks, Ms. Wine and my open mouth willing to acc...	betterthanyesterday52	16	744	Dec 15, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	God's Results (Preview) Hi to all of you and Merry Christmas. I woke up early this Saturday morning feeling grateful. I usually do wake up with gratitude every day, but maybe the feeling was a little intensified this morning...not sure. Anyway, I felt like giving God extra thanks this morning in my prayers. The main focu...	Mike D	26	763	Dec 15, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Acceptance for the things I can not change. (Preview) Since I live with another person in recovery (and hang around other people in recovery a lot ) it's easy to delve into judging how they are doing with their recovery. It helps me to remember they are where they need to be on the path to where HP needs to get them. My husband has been in Alanon for about a year...	justadrunk	7	722	Dec 15, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Update to 12-8-13 post (Preview) Had requested prayers for my daughter last weeked after seeing a post she'd made on Facebook that bothered me. She had been going over posts on FB when one caught her eye about another girl she'd went through InHouse rehab. with. Daughter made a call and indeed what she'd read was correct, the girl ha...	learning	4	551	Dec 15, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Do Men ever Listen ??? (Preview) Sir, she said ' You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.' He did what he needed to, and as he sat there he noticed the buttons he had promised not to touch.Each button was identified by letters: WW , WA , PP, and a red one labeled ATR.. Who would know if he touche...	Pythonpappy	1	320	Dec 15, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Hope never dies where faith is strong, and faith grows strong in the presence of hope. Chad Witmeyer	Pythonpappy	0	376	Dec 14, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Connection is not just about making time for family and friends. It's about a sense of caring for other people. It's about connecting with the human spirit even when there is no national crisis. The other day I was walking down the street when a woman ahead of me tripp...	Pythonpappy	0	326	Dec 14, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	hey there (Preview) I've been away from the site for a while and was just about to write a poor me post. But first I took a few moments to read a few posts and I'm glad I did. It immediately got my issues right sized. Add that to working with another alcoholic, reminding me that what I might suggest to others about keeping it...	bikerbill	10	604	Dec 14, 2013 by StPeteDean
	AA Tradition 10. (Preview) AA tradition Ten - Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. I have used this 10th tradition in my personal transactions in business, personal relationships, politics, religion. It has saved me from a lot of problems an...	gonee	7	829	Dec 14, 2013 by Db1105
	What A Great Forum (Preview) Some of you may know (I'm still new here) that I just went through detox over the weekend, and will be attending my first AA meeting tomorrow night. That said, if it weren't for all the wonderful people I've met in the short time I've been here, and the support I've had to this point, I would be almost too sc...	Jalen	8	463	Dec 14, 2013 by justadrunk
	A Nice Friday Evening (Preview) It is a little after 9:00. We put up the Christmas tree while watching A Christmas Story. Ralphie did shoot his you out! but my bride and I sat back and looked at the tree. It was nice. Nice to be sober, sane, thankful. Some of the most horrific hangovers and escapades were around the holidays. I'm s...	Sober Strummer	7	526	Dec 14, 2013 by justadrunk
	A Different Christmas Poem (Preview) A Different Christmas Poem The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transf...	Pythonpappy	3	562	Dec 14, 2013 by learning
	The Struggle To Keep Sober (Preview) come on im here to support and be supported write ur emotions here	ErickTomak95	7	633	Dec 14, 2013 by Mike D
	What's Your Story? (Preview) Being kind of new here, and not really knowing anyone's background quite yet, I thought I'd post this just to get a feel for who everyone is, how it all started, and how you got to the point where you're at now. I'll go first: I've lived with general anxiety disorder since I was about 16 years old (47 now), a...	Jalen	12	661	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Welcome to MIP 'Pocket' (Preview) Hi Pocket, ... glad you found us ... welcome to the family ... you are important to us ... it's how we continue to grow ... We all have different stories on how we got here, and amazingly, they're pretty much all the same ... We became very sick with this disease and sought out help from others that found a w...	Pythonpappy	6	383	Dec 13, 2013 by RubyTues
	Outside help (Preview) So I am eight months sober, I got to meetings at least 4 days a week, I have a sponsor/home group, I worked the steps, I have been having a very hard time the last few months. I can't seem to stop crying, can't focus, don't want to get up. I see a psychologist too - which I didn't tell my sponsor as she doesn't a...	akchick	33	2465	Dec 13, 2013 by bikerbill
	I Did It! (Preview) http://aa.activeboard.com/t55838843/hi-all-im-new-here-and-need-to-ask-a-question/.	Jalen	35	831	Dec 13, 2013 by Jalen
	My home group feels like home (Preview) Hi all. As some of you know, I moved cities a few months ago. I was nervous about AA in a new city - in a lot of ways it felt like starting over. I missed the familiarity of my former meetings and it felt like there was a whole new crowd of people that all knew each other. I went to lots of different meetings but wa...	RubyTues	11	708	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Weekly Thought --- (religious concept) (Preview) Weekly VerseSince my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Psalm 71:17Weekly QuoteNo duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. St. AmbroseWeekly ThoughtHow many ways have you been blessed by God? Relationally? Materially? Spiritually? Physi...	Pythonpappy	4	480	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	coma drunk driver (Preview) Found this little gem online thought I would share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfvPPPc_UTs	mandm	3	498	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) You have to live on this 24 hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your mortal soul. Its right use, its most effective use, is a matter of highest urgency. --Arnold Bennett We have 24 hours to accomplish all we need tor mental, phys...	Pythonpappy	1	302	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller	Pythonpappy	1	308	Dec 13, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Nelson Mandela	Pythonpappy	3	335	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Tolerance (Preview) I hear this word used a lot since being a part of AA. I felt like I knew what it meant but looked it up online..."the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with." ..............................	betterthanyesterday52	5	601	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) . . . what we want more deeply than winning. When our relationship is in conflict, we may think that our partner always has the last word. We think it would feel good, just once, to come out on top. If our relationship is like a poker game, the winner takes all. We scramble to be the winner at almost any cost...	Pythonpappy	1	388	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Guys emotions (Preview) We had our last showing yesterday. No buyer. Looks like we will be here til spring. It's like 5 below so no one is moving now. Which is totally fine with me. We are for sure moving though so I'm trying to detach. My husband wants to put things behind him - he is actually now the driving force and I get it...	justadrunk	14	674	Dec 12, 2013 by bikerbill
	Congrats on 1 month d_willing! (Preview) Keep up the good work!	justadrunk	10	396	Dec 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Prayers (Preview) Was on Facebook when my daughter posted this a few mins. ago: 'Feeling very sad. Today is another reminder of how deadly and powerful alcohol is and why I am a member of the fellowship. Please pray for those who have lost their lives to this disease or those who are struggling and still very sick.' I'...	learning	4	602	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Grapevine (Preview) December 12 "Coincidences are merely a manner in which God protects his anonymity."	Mike B.	2	326	Dec 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Daughter (Preview) My daughter celebrated 200 days today. (and added 'only 165 to go. lol) Thank you all for supporting me so I was able to encourage and support her from the beginning of her journey to this point!!! As I do for you, prayers will continue for her to stay vigilant and continue on this path. Hugs, learnin...	learning	5	418	Dec 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. Samuel Smiles	Pythonpappy	3	334	Dec 12, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today's Gift (Preview) Self-Help or Mutual Aid? Assisting Others The Twelve Step movement is sometimes called a self-help program. This falls short of describing what it really is. Mutual aid might be a better term. Self-help implies that an individual will help himself or herself. Mutual aid is a much different sort of...	Pythonpappy	0	326	Dec 11, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	OT: Are Signatures At The Bottom Of Our Post Allowed? (Preview) Just thought I'd ask, I hadn't seen many. I am a graphic artist and do a lot of art work. If so, and anyone wants one, feel free to ask. It's something to keep me busy during this early time of recovery. -- Edited by Jalen on Tuesday 10th of December 2013 06:39:07 PM	Jalen	5	424	Dec 12, 2013 by Jalen
	Today's Gift --- People Pleasers (Preview) People Pleasers Have you ever been around people pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety producing. People pleasing is a behavior we may have adapted to survive in our family. We may not have been able to g...	Pythonpappy	14	602	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	I'm A Little Sad About Some Newcomers.... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I know it may be silly of me, but I don't think so. There were several people who were new in recovery that were posting on this board that haven't in several days. I am not sure if it is because of holidays and they are busy, or have gone out. I find myself really concerned about them. I have done this in the m...	betterthanyesterday52	152	1982	Dec 11, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
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