Alcoholics Anonymous

mikef · mikef

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGAYXD8HdK0 Was going through some old music files and was listening to songs from this band DOUBLE SHOT, I worked with for a few years. The words of the song Swinging Doors, an old country standard, was about the story of our lives .This was late 70's I was just thru my 2nd div...

John · John

Hi everyone, First I want to thank everyone for your warm, loving and supportive words as I trudge through this hard time regarding my dog Max. Your letting me just share it here, have a place to dump my heart out means so much to me. I saw Max this morning. And he is doing sooo much better. The vet says he...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Ask yourself: Have I ever been depressed when I was Not thinking about me?

Mike B. · Mike B.

February 20 "I politely invited God to spend the day with me (like a visiting relative or friend), and instantly began a mental dialogue with God ... I realized that in the process of introducing myself to God, I was gettin...

Max87 · Max87

Hello everyone. My name is Max. My father is an alcoholic. Although i can't say that i suffer his sickness (i can only recall seeing him drunk maybe two or three times) it marked me deeply. So much, that i can say i don't enjoy alcohol. I drink maybe a couple of beers and that's it. When i was in college, mo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Leave room for God to surprise you! --Ernie K. It is human to be disappointed when we don't get what we want. But when we dwell on our disappointment, as if we should have gotten what we wanted, then we forget to trust that God may have something different in store for us. Many of us pray, "Thy will be d...

AlcoHater · AlcoHater

Hello. After going through crisis after crisis in my shitty life, I have decided that I am in Hell. Other people in the program get blessings from their Santa Claus god, the results of my prayers were always roadblocks and dead ends. Notice how I said "were". I no longer pray. I no longer bel...

Col · Col

Hi all:) the suicide of Mindy McCready is a very tragic event that sheds light on the disturbingly high numbers of alcoholics and addicts that succumb to suicidal thoughts. I could have easily been amongst these. It wasn't all that long ago that I was in the depths of suicidal depression. I truly empat...

John · John

This morning I got up to find my dog unable to move, pretty non responsive. I took him back to the vet.. After blood work it was determined he has pantricis and kidney shutting down. They are going to keep him for 2-3 days and do all they can but told me to get myself ready to have him put down if they can't get h...

Mike B. · Mike B.

February 19 "Often in sobriety, I've prayed when I needed to meditate. I've yammered at God so much that God can't get a word in edgewise. (What I practice with people, I cannot help but practice with God.) To me, meditatio...

Tomas · Tomas

Flight ..a real action packed story of an alcoholic pilot..captures the seamy side of alcoholic behavior..great ending..exciting film..Denzel Washington plays the alcoholic pilot..I loved it.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The twilight, in fact, had several stages, and several times after it had grown dusky, acquired a new transparency, and the trees on the hillsides were lit up again. --Henry David Thoreau There are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candle...

lady eli · lady eli

Please...Please...PLEASE read "Gifts of Sobriety" thread!!! These are my wishes for you...and they all can happen for YOU, if you are willing....Bless you, Love , Lady Eli

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

For years this saying made no sense to me. It wasn't the first drink, I argued, but rather the seventh or tenth drink that got me drunk. I'd been able to control my drinking for a long time, and with a lot of will power I'd been able to limit my drinking to a few glasses. Towards the end though, I'd inevitably...

lady eli · lady eli

Dear Miracles, Please share your ESH with me, on your Gifts of Sobriety!!! I wanna start with...Sobriety = Life itself to me!!! I would not still be here, had I injested that next ounce of booze! And...I love too that I have a "birthday" AND a "RE-BIRTH day"....The former....

ghostman1960 · ghostman1960

I was sober since the 14th and going to meetings and everything else I was supposed to do. Well I was surfing the daring website where I met my wife and lo and behold she put up a new profile. She is looking for a long term relationship. We have not even been separated a month and she is already putting hersel...

nezyb · nezyb

Country music's embattled Mindy McCready ended her life today, at the tender young age of 37. She has led a tumultuous and tortured life of alcoholism and addiction. It just goes to prove yet again that this disease is an equal opportunity destroyer, and does not discriminate based on status, wealth...

stayhumble · stayhumble

Hello MIP. I haven't been on the board in a while. Just wanted to say hello and hope everyone doing ok today! I still see some of the same names commenting, so that's a good thing! Have a blessed night and hope you all continue to stay sober one day at a time!

lostgirl · lostgirl

This is my first time here to this site. i am an alcoholic. I tried to go to AA meetings in my area and at the time stopped drinking for a while andthen decided AA meetings were not for me, because the meetings I went to were very depressing. It was hard listening to people who I had nothing in common with e...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I don't even know what to type in this box or why I am posting about it. Everything hurts and I am in the depths of depression. I am not drinking! But I wish I was feeling better.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Cathy, ... I missed your joining late last year somehow ... glad your're here ...

wagon · wagon

Ok been awhile, I am glad u all are here,Today its a struggle for me, I have had this many times in recovery however this time it hard to shake it. I watch my son go down the wrong road, (acceptance? right?). Alcohol and drugs are not the probem for him, its ohter things. Any way he hit a bottom (I hope). I fee...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

"Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles would solve all my problems." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 42 Through the recovery process described in the Big Book, I have come to realize that the same instructions that work on my alcoholism, work on much more. Whenever...

Jerry F · Jerry F

He is from one of the recovery programs in town and a recovery house and a group of younger guys encapsulated by the elders of the program and he's a regular at AA by the Bay...Saturday and Sunday versions. This morning he was the teacher. A couple of weeks ago he stepped forward and received his 1 yea...

learning · learning

With heavy heart I said, "I come to you in need of help. Let me explain." (I proceeded.) (Silence) ...

Jerry F · Jerry F

It is very comforting and supportive coming here and reading the ESH which my recovery often stands on. John's share of needing a break and (on the Al-Anon board) Paris's share with her husbands response to her reaction and ILD's growth. Actually all of it is supportive to my program. I get to read...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Acceptance frees us. Conflict can result from trying to change a person or situation that we don't like. And conflict causes stress and agitation, both of which limit our lives. They steal our ability to be open to opportunities for growth and change. Why is it so hard to accept situations we don't lik...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural, clean in mind and clean in body. . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid. --Elbert Hubbard Growing up, we learned there were many places to make wishes: the first s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. - Luke 6:38 Weekly ThoughtThere's a principle in life that seems oxymoronic at first glance: we get what we give. But a...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A New Pattern of THINKING ... (There's your sign ...) February 17 "Whether it was pouring coffee in my home group, or going on a Twelfth-Step call, I entered a new pattern of thinking: I thought not only about myself, b...

easywayout · easywayout

so, I finally decided to turn myself over to the program and get a sponsor. This is my first almost second week of no drinking, and gosh I am so tired at work. It seems like no matter how much coffee I drink, I'm sort of dull mentally too this week. Similar experiences?

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I hope this will post okay ... some way-some how you need to view this lady's invocation at a retirement dinner, or what-ever function it was ... she's absolutely great, a real pearl ... you'll love her and I pray it brings a bright spot to your day .... for all those out there that are depressed, feeli...

Tracey C · Tracey C

Going through another round of the guilts today. Hopefully it will pass soon. Tracey

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

In my feeble attempt to brighten the spirit of this board or rather the spirit of those who have come here today with all sort of reasons they are unhappy, I'm reprinting another of my 'old jokes' here ... Can ya'll at least 'pretend' to be getting a little chuckle here and there ??? Heaven One day a ca...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

My sweet husband invited me to go hunting with him this year. I Couldn't believe it...the first time ever! I never thought he'd be willing to share his 'guy time' with me. And being the thoughtful man that he is, he even gave me an opening day present. He calls it 'The First Timers Lucky Hat'. I'm so fort...

John · John

okay, I whined about the pump on the pressure washer, about the fuel pump on the truck, about my dog needing to go to the vet... not being able to get ahead, that I "Can't get a break".... Well, we have had such good weather here the past two or three weeks that I have busted ass trying to get work lined up, don...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Well, I got my period today. DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHH Natasha! You're a psycho the days before your period - time to try something different or keep getting what you're getting... which is pure insanity, and I'm tired of putting you guys through it, and my family and myself. I'm reall...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

. . .the living touch of another human being. When tragedy strikes, we fight to understand why. Something may strike out of nowhere and turn our lives around. We would like to believe that there is some way to explain tragedy. We think that if we could explain it, maybe we could protect ourselves. We won...

John · John

"You are absolutely invited to join me for a cup of coffee this morning." I woke relatively early this morning. Sat up, put feet on the floor, then leaned forward and asked my Higher Power to guide me through this day, and thanked Him for giving me another one. I got off the bed, stumbled into the kitchen...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Hey guys - I know I'm not the only one who loves you guys - and it's SOOOOOOOO brave and wonderful of you to be newbies all over again in regards to smoking. Seems there isn't a lot of support and love out there for people trying to quit the cigs. I seriously could have benefited from a Smokers Anonymous gr...

Jerry F · Jerry F

A week or so ago my brother passed away from cancer. He fought the good fight and then went into the locker room. Not long after my family and I had dinner and discussed "were we come from" and of course the dynamics and destruction of such diseases including alcoholism and drug addict...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Family...hope yer all fine. Just decide to share a bit of recovery Huh?? whicher all. I have the best business in he world right now and I am blessed in more directions than I can count because it came at me during the economic turn down and the owners of this hotel told me "we think you are r...

justadrunk · justadrunk

*I want my husband to have a sponsor so he will treat me better and get with the program for me... not for his sake duh! *The in laws that I have been avoiding, now excluded me from an invitation to my neices birthday party. They sent the invite to my husband - they have never done this before - and he never to...

s_lukin · s_lukin

I have a daughter who will turn 16 in a month. Last night, I came home (at a normal time), made her pancakes for dinner while she kept me company in the kitchen and told me about her day. Then I drove her to a hockey game, ran an errand and waited for her in the parking lot outside the rink and read a book. On t...

John · John

I work and I work hard. Of course this time of year is extremely slow for pressure washing and painting. But I keep putting the word out there and catch a job or two a week, which just allows me to hold on until spring. I even sold my Ford F250 work truck and got a small Nissian truck which saves me a bunch on...

GinnyM · GinnyM

Hi. I've just joined this message board because I've got a dilemma I don't feel comfortable bringing up in a meeting. I've been sponsoring "Nellie" for about five months now. Twice in the last two months we've had run-ins caused by things posted on Facebook. (FYI, I have since instruct...

Tracey C · Tracey C

I can't get enough of it at the moment. This would make a great 12 step song. Enjoy Sorry guys I can't seem to work out how to get it to click. I still have trouble working out this darn thing. The song is called Good To Be Alive by Jason Gray. -...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

Chaya · Chaya

Just a few weeks ago I didn't know how I would make it through the holidays sober. A few weeks before that I wouldn't have cared. Thank you to everyone for all your support and guidance. I am in gratitude. Love, Chaya

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

When all is said and done, willingness is everything. --Frank D. Most of us know very well that recovery doesn't happen, nor is there any positive growth, unless we are first of all willing. Sometimes we get confused over the difference between willing and wanting. We don't have to want, let alone enj...

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	Shades of Yesteryear (Preview) www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGAYXD8HdK0 Was going through some old music files and was listening to songs from this band DOUBLE SHOT, I worked with for a few years. The words of the song Swinging Doors, an old country standard, was about the story of our lives .This was late 70's I was just thru my 2nd div...	mikef	4	515	Feb 21, 2013 by Stepchild
	Another day at the vets... (Good News!) (Preview) Hi everyone, First I want to thank everyone for your warm, loving and supportive words as I trudge through this hard time regarding my dog Max. Your letting me just share it here, have a place to dump my heart out means so much to me. I saw Max this morning. And he is doing sooo much better. The vet says he...	John	13	548	Feb 20, 2013 by mikef
	You think you're depressed? (Preview) Ask yourself: Have I ever been depressed when I was Not thinking about me?	justadrunk	12	530	Feb 20, 2013 by s_lukin
	Grapevine (Preview) February 20 "I politely invited God to spend the day with me (like a visiting relative or friend), and instantly began a mental dialogue with God ... I realized that in the process of introducing myself to God, I was gettin...	Mike B.	2	298	Feb 20, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Hello... here's my story alcohol alcoholism non drinker (Preview) Hello everyone. My name is Max. My father is an alcoholic. Although i can't say that i suffer his sickness (i can only recall seeing him drunk maybe two or three times) it marked me deeply. So much, that i can say i don't enjoy alcohol. I drink maybe a couple of beers and that's it. When i was in college, mo...	Max87	4	8258	Feb 20, 2013 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift 02-20 (Preview) Leave room for God to surprise you! --Ernie K. It is human to be disappointed when we don't get what we want. But when we dwell on our disappointment, as if we should have gotten what we wanted, then we forget to trust that God may have something different in store for us. Many of us pray, "Thy will be d...	Pythonpappy	1	283	Feb 20, 2013 by justadrunk
	Sober in Hell... (Preview) Hello. After going through crisis after crisis in my shitty life, I have decided that I am in Hell. Other people in the program get blessings from their Santa Claus god, the results of my prayers were always roadblocks and dead ends. Notice how I said "were". I no longer pray. I no longer bel...	AlcoHater	42	1219	Feb 20, 2013 by AlcoHater
	Request for prayers please (Preview) Hi all:) the suicide of Mindy McCready is a very tragic event that sheds light on the disturbingly high numbers of alcoholics and addicts that succumb to suicidal thoughts. I could have easily been amongst these. It wasn't all that long ago that I was in the depths of suicidal depression. I truly empat...	Col	11	392	Feb 20, 2013 by Col
	Dog back at vet today... (Preview) This morning I got up to find my dog unable to move, pretty non responsive. I took him back to the vet.. After blood work it was determined he has pantricis and kidney shutting down. They are going to keep him for 2-3 days and do all they can but told me to get myself ready to have him put down if they can't get h...	John	10	575	Feb 19, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) February 19 "Often in sobriety, I've prayed when I needed to meditate. I've yammered at God so much that God can't get a word in edgewise. (What I practice with people, I cannot help but practice with God.) To me, meditatio...	Mike B.	2	289	Feb 19, 2013 by lady eli
	Good Movie about An Alcoholic (Preview) Flight ..a real action packed story of an alcoholic pilot..captures the seamy side of alcoholic behavior..great ending..exciting film..Denzel Washington plays the alcoholic pilot..I loved it.	Tomas	6	500	Feb 19, 2013 by lady eli
	Today's Gift 02-19 (Preview) The twilight, in fact, had several stages, and several times after it had grown dusky, acquired a new transparency, and the trees on the hillsides were lit up again. --Henry David Thoreau There are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candle...	Pythonpappy	3	282	Feb 19, 2013 by justadrunk
	dear AlcoholHater, (Preview) Please...Please...PLEASE read "Gifts of Sobriety" thread!!! These are my wishes for you...and they all can happen for YOU, if you are willing....Bless you, Love , Lady Eli	lady eli	4	468	Feb 19, 2013 by justadrunk
	It's that 1st drink that gets you drunk! --- from 'Wisdom of the Rooms' (Preview) For years this saying made no sense to me. It wasn't the first drink, I argued, but rather the seventh or tenth drink that got me drunk. I'd been able to control my drinking for a long time, and with a lot of will power I'd been able to limit my drinking to a few glasses. Towards the end though, I'd inevitably...	Pythonpappy	1	393	Feb 19, 2013 by lady eli
	:nod:Gifts of Sobriety:nod: (Preview) Dear Miracles, Please share your ESH with me, on your Gifts of Sobriety!!! I wanna start with...Sobriety = Life itself to me!!! I would not still be here, had I injested that next ounce of booze! And...I love too that I have a "birthday" AND a "RE-BIRTH day"....The former....	lady eli	15	1975	Feb 19, 2013 by lady eli
	I relapsed bad yesterday (Preview) I was sober since the 14th and going to meetings and everything else I was supposed to do. Well I was surfing the daring website where I met my wife and lo and behold she put up a new profile. She is looking for a long term relationship. We have not even been separated a month and she is already putting hersel...	ghostman1960	11	629	Feb 19, 2013 by Sports dude
	This disease takes another ..... (Preview) Country music's embattled Mindy McCready ended her life today, at the tender young age of 37. She has led a tumultuous and tortured life of alcoholism and addiction. It just goes to prove yet again that this disease is an equal opportunity destroyer, and does not discriminate based on status, wealth...	nezyb	6	440	Feb 19, 2013 by John
	Been away.... Not out, just away... (Preview) Hello MIP. I haven't been on the board in a while. Just wanted to say hello and hope everyone doing ok today! I still see some of the same names commenting, so that's a good thing! Have a blessed night and hope you all continue to stay sober one day at a time!	stayhumble	6	413	Feb 19, 2013 by John
	taking a step (Preview) This is my first time here to this site. i am an alcoholic. I tried to go to AA meetings in my area and at the time stopped drinking for a while andthen decided AA meetings were not for me, because the meetings I went to were very depressing. It was hard listening to people who I had nothing in common with e...	lostgirl	17	563	Feb 18, 2013 by lostgirl
	Depression (Preview) I don't even know what to type in this box or why I am posting about it. Everything hurts and I am in the depths of depression. I am not drinking! But I wish I was feeling better.	RubyTues	17	713	Feb 18, 2013 by RubyTues
	Welcome thump623 (Preview) Welcome to MIP Cathy, ... I missed your joining late last year somehow ... glad your're here ...	Pythonpappy	2	291	Feb 18, 2013 by lady eli
	Life on lifes terms (Preview) Ok been awhile, I am glad u all are here,Today its a struggle for me, I have had this many times in recovery however this time it hard to shake it. I watch my son go down the wrong road, (acceptance? right?). Alcohol and drugs are not the probem for him, its ohter things. Any way he hit a bottom (I hope). I fee...	wagon	6	751	Feb 18, 2013 by lady eli
	Daily Reflections ~ Problem Solving & 24hrs a Day (Preview) "Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles would solve all my problems." ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 42 Through the recovery process described in the Big Book, I have come to realize that the same instructions that work on my alcoholism, work on much more. Whenever...	Sobrietyspell	2	525	Feb 18, 2013 by Sports dude
	A newbie does it right.... (Preview) He is from one of the recovery programs in town and a recovery house and a group of younger guys encapsulated by the elders of the program and he's a regular at AA by the Bay...Saturday and Sunday versions. This morning he was the teacher. A couple of weeks ago he stepped forward and received his 1 yea...	Jerry F	3	498	Feb 18, 2013 by lady eli
	Hearing (Preview) With heavy heart I said, "I come to you in need of help. Let me explain." (I proceeded.) (Silence) ...	learning	3	370	Feb 18, 2013 by lady eli
	Listen also with your eyes... (Preview) It is very comforting and supportive coming here and reading the ESH which my recovery often stands on. John's share of needing a break and (on the Al-Anon board) Paris's share with her husbands response to her reaction and ILD's growth. Actually all of it is supportive to my program. I get to read...	Jerry F	2	418	Feb 18, 2013 by lady eli
	Today's Gift 02-18 (Preview) Acceptance frees us. Conflict can result from trying to change a person or situation that we don't like. And conflict causes stress and agitation, both of which limit our lives. They steal our ability to be open to opportunities for growth and change. Why is it so hard to accept situations we don't lik...	Pythonpappy	1	285	Feb 18, 2013 by justadrunk
	Today's Gift 02-17 (Preview) I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural, clean in mind and clean in body. . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid. --Elbert Hubbard Growing up, we learned there were many places to make wishes: the first s...	Pythonpappy	0	286	Feb 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	For with the measure you use! (Preview) Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. - Luke 6:38 Weekly ThoughtThere's a principle in life that seems oxymoronic at first glance: we get what we give. But a...	Pythonpappy	1	554	Feb 18, 2013 by Jerry F
	Others (Preview) A New Pattern of THINKING ... (There's your sign ...) February 17 "Whether it was pouring coffee in my home group, or going on a Twelfth-Step call, I entered a new pattern of thinking: I thought not only about myself, b...	Pythonpappy	0	313	Feb 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Fatigue- First week detox detox new to recovery (Preview) so, I finally decided to turn myself over to the program and get a sponsor. This is my first almost second week of no drinking, and gosh I am so tired at work. It seems like no matter how much coffee I drink, I'm sort of dull mentally too this week. Similar experiences?	easywayout	17	7069	Feb 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Getting Old doesn't have to be Depressing! (Preview) I hope this will post okay ... some way-some how you need to view this lady's invocation at a retirement dinner, or what-ever function it was ... she's absolutely great, a real pearl ... you'll love her and I pray it brings a bright spot to your day .... for all those out there that are depressed, feeli...	Pythonpappy	0	353	Feb 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Guilt (Preview) Going through another round of the guilts today. Hopefully it will pass soon. Tracey	Tracey C	0	393	Feb 17, 2013 by Tracey C
	Heaven for a Cat (Preview) In my feeble attempt to brighten the spirit of this board or rather the spirit of those who have come here today with all sort of reasons they are unhappy, I'm reprinting another of my 'old jokes' here ... Can ya'll at least 'pretend' to be getting a little chuckle here and there ??? Heaven One day a ca...	Pythonpappy	3	322	Feb 17, 2013 by mikef
	Not Sure, but I think Tasha sent this to me last Fall !!! (Preview) My sweet husband invited me to go hunting with him this year. I Couldn't believe it...the first time ever! I never thought he'd be willing to share his 'guy time' with me. And being the thoughtful man that he is, he even gave me an opening day present. He calls it 'The First Timers Lucky Hat'. I'm so fort...	Pythonpappy	2	335	Feb 17, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	It's Snowing!! WTF! (Preview) okay, I whined about the pump on the pressure washer, about the fuel pump on the truck, about my dog needing to go to the vet... not being able to get ahead, that I "Can't get a break".... Well, we have had such good weather here the past two or three weeks that I have busted ass trying to get work lined up, don...	John	2	379	Feb 17, 2013 by StPeteDean
	Has anyone ever tried this? (Preview) Well, I got my period today. DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHH Natasha! You're a psycho the days before your period - time to try something different or keep getting what you're getting... which is pure insanity, and I'm tired of putting you guys through it, and my family and myself. I'm reall...	justadrunk	6	526	Feb 16, 2013 by pinkchip
	Today's Gift 02-16 (Preview) . . .the living touch of another human being. When tragedy strikes, we fight to understand why. Something may strike out of nowhere and turn our lives around. We would like to believe that there is some way to explain tragedy. We think that if we could explain it, maybe we could protect ourselves. We won...	Pythonpappy	2	279	Feb 16, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Morning Coffee (Preview) "You are absolutely invited to join me for a cup of coffee this morning." I woke relatively early this morning. Sat up, put feet on the floor, then leaned forward and asked my Higher Power to guide me through this day, and thanked Him for giving me another one. I got off the bed, stumbled into the kitchen...	John	3	529	Feb 16, 2013 by justadrunk
	Support thread for Pappy and Biker Bill (Preview) Hey guys - I know I'm not the only one who loves you guys - and it's SOOOOOOOO brave and wonderful of you to be newbies all over again in regards to smoking. Seems there isn't a lot of support and love out there for people trying to quit the cigs. I seriously could have benefited from a Smokers Anonymous gr...	justadrunk	43	830	Feb 16, 2013 by lady eli
	Life on Life's terms... (Preview) A week or so ago my brother passed away from cancer. He fought the good fight and then went into the locker room. Not long after my family and I had dinner and discussed "were we come from" and of course the dynamics and destruction of such diseases including alcoholism and drug addict...	Jerry F	4	412	Feb 16, 2013 by lady eli
	I understand this picture!! (Preview) Aloha Family...hope yer all fine. Just decide to share a bit of recovery Huh?? whicher all. I have the best business in he world right now and I am blessed in more directions than I can count because it came at me during the economic turn down and the owners of this hotel told me "we think you are r...	Jerry F	2	321	Feb 16, 2013 by lady eli
	I want it all (Preview) I want my husband to have a sponsor so he will treat me better and get with the program for me... not for his sake duh! The in laws that I have been avoiding, now excluded me from an invitation to my neices birthday party. They sent the invite to my husband - they have never done this before - and he never to...	justadrunk	26	659	Feb 16, 2013 by lady eli
	Today's moment of gratitude (Preview) I have a daughter who will turn 16 in a month. Last night, I came home (at a normal time), made her pancakes for dinner while she kept me company in the kitchen and told me about her day. Then I drove her to a hockey game, ran an errand and waited for her in the parking lot outside the rink and read a book. On t...	s_lukin	7	387	Feb 16, 2013 by lady eli
	Can't get a break! (Preview) I work and I work hard. Of course this time of year is extremely slow for pressure washing and painting. But I keep putting the word out there and catch a job or two a week, which just allows me to hold on until spring. I even sold my Ford F250 work truck and got a small Nissian truck which saves me a bunch on...	John	10	879	Feb 16, 2013 by justadrunk
	Sponsee taking my inventory (Preview) Hi. I've just joined this message board because I've got a dilemma I don't feel comfortable bringing up in a meeting. I've been sponsoring "Nellie" for about five months now. Twice in the last two months we've had run-ins caused by things posted on Facebook. (FYI, I have since instruct...	GinnyM	15	966	Feb 16, 2013 by SolanoGypsy
	Great song (Preview) I can't get enough of it at the moment. This would make a great 12 step song. Enjoy Sorry guys I can't seem to work out how to get it to click. I still have trouble working out this darn thing. The song is called Good To Be Alive by Jason Gray. -...	Tracey C	15	545	Feb 16, 2013 by Tracey C
	Eggs Benedict (Preview)	Zoomtopz	0	361	Feb 15, 2013 by Zoomtopz
	Sober holidays (Preview) Just a few weeks ago I didn't know how I would make it through the holidays sober. A few weeks before that I wouldn't have cared. Thank you to everyone for all your support and guidance. I am in gratitude. Love, Chaya	Chaya	10	493	Feb 15, 2013 by Sports dude
	Today's Gift 02-15 (Preview) When all is said and done, willingness is everything. --Frank D. Most of us know very well that recovery doesn't happen, nor is there any positive growth, unless we are first of all willing. Sometimes we get confused over the difference between willing and wanting. We don't have to want, let alone enj...	Pythonpappy	1	301	Feb 15, 2013 by John
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