Alcoholics Anonymous

RubyTues · RubyTues

I've made it to day 30! I have hit 30 days before, but the difference this time is that I am going to meetings. Lots of meetings. I've told those very close to me that I'm not drinking anymore. I'm reading The Big Book, and Living Sober. I also have a lot of work to do still. I know that I need to reach out, phon...

Col · Col

So, there's this guy I know, I've known for close to 2 years. It's a sordid, complicated relationship that began as a coworker friendship that dissolved into a very messy situation involving lots of gossip and a lot of sexual harrassment on his part. I pretty much all but quite this job because of this,...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have wholehearted enthusiasm. --Hannah Senesh Life offers little if we sit passively in the midst of activity. Involvement is a prerequisite if we are to grow. For our lives' purposes we need enthusiasm; we need enthusiasm in order to gr...

gonee · gonee

Sponsorship and friendship are not the same. Many alcoholics chose the softer option of friendship and they end up in trouble. Those that choose a good sponsor, will grow spiritually and they will end up having a conscious contact with God. The sponsor will deal with our defects of character primari...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP DJ, ... ... ... glad to see you found us! Love ya and God Bless, Pappy -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 28th of December 2012 03:15:50 PM

justadrunk · justadrunk

I imagine that little girl, standing in the fields smelling bunches of clover and summer and smiles. The wind is blowing a gentle breeze, and it feels refreshing. At 2 years old, I feel grateful for it, but I don't know why. Some time later, I feel I will know why, and if I don't, there isn't a why. A few...

Charlz · Charlz

Someone PLEASE direct me to the passages in The Big Book that speak to the topic of 'sponsorship'. I would be most intrigued in hearing replies to the fact that AA Conferences have been addressing the problem of 'The Dangers of Sponsors' and why it seems to be gospel in AA that the newcomer has to "g...

Chaya · Chaya

Tonight, as I was walking up the path to my apartment, I had this great feeling for self-worth. I like myself. I'm going to relish in this feeling for a while. : ) I feel like I am one step closer to being the person I've always longed to be. -- Edited by Chaya on Friday 28th of December 2012 12:35:29 AM

ChristineG · ChristineG

When I read/hear the stories of others and how they came to AA I wish they wouldn't have had such a hard road but when it comes to my own path I just mostly feel I deserved it. Does the self loathing ever go away? Seems hard to believe at this point. I am just so disgusted with myself.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

You saved me once, and what is given is always returned. We are in this life to help one another. --Carlo Collodi, The Adventures of Pinocchio As the end of this year approaches, we think about endings and beginnings. This past year brought us both difficulties and happiness, both pain and healing. I...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Sobersally, ... We're glad to have you here ... and CONGRATS on your upcoming 1st year anniversary ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP misscoffee, ... we're glad you're here ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

Folks, I am in a relationship that, although fairly mellow, is troubled on it's best days. To say that it feels likemillstone around my neck would be a very sincere understatement. The issues are too numerous to relate here save for to say that it hampers my effectiveness in my own life a well as my usefu...

grateful2be · grateful2be

Hello. I'm new to the board, but not to reading your posts. I stopped drinking 34 years ago after waking up with a huge hangover following a night of binge drinking. Although I've never considered myself an alcoholic because I don't drink except for occasional Bailey's now, I'm not sure that I have...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Last nites meeting went pretty much as usual ... discussion leader read from the 24 Hour book and our meeting topic was in place ... the sharing took a few turns and we wound up discussing Christmas's past ... we had some pretty horrid stories of 'what it was like' ... and a few of 'what it's like now' ... tu...

ChristineG · ChristineG

I've known I had a problem for a long time. It has gotten much worse. I am finally tired enough of always being miserable and afraid that I WANT to change. I live alone and my family and friends are mostly in other cities. I am glad I found all of you! I have already read many helpful posts. I also work 3rd shif...

ghostman1960 · ghostman1960

I don't know where to begin. I was sober for about 6 years and met a woman about a year ago that I fell in love with. She was the woman of my dreams. We got married about 2 months ago and things were going fine until right before Thanksgiving. I found something out that caused a big fight between us and she said...

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

Folks, I am in a relationship that, although fairly mellow, is troubled on it's best days. To say that it feels likemillstone around my neck would be a very sincere understatement. The issues are too numerous to relate here save for to say that it hampers my effectiveness in my own life a well as my usefu...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Working today As we approach a new year, many of us feel fear. We look back on the past and worry about the future. But if we remember we only have today, we can work to make that future better. We have found true friends in our fellowship, and this is a time to be with them. Am I ensuring a fruitful future by wo...

justadrunk · justadrunk

A year ago today, I trembled at my bedside. My hands shook as I took off my nylons after the long holiday festivities. Though the words of my alcoholism were never before uttered, they were brewing. My own paranoia was overwhelming. I thought for sure the entire family was on to me. I thought my sec...

Chaya · Chaya

What a day! What an insane day. I manage a narcotic treatment program and today, the Friday before Xmas, ppl were in rare form. Suicidal, aggressive, and so many in relapse. I am so emotionally drained I don't know what to do with myself. Emotionally exhausted and physically wound up. Had a former clie...

Col · Col

Ok.. I got fired days before Christmas.. It sucks. Ok, my usual m.o. Is to play victim, manipulate peoples sympathies, toy with their emotions and lie my way out of it. I could probably manipulate my way back into my job. I could tell my coworkers that our boss is a jerk who wronged me. I could portray myse...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Okay, I was gone for about a month to work at my son's house ... (for those of you who don't know, my 32 y/o son is quadriplegic, and I frequently go and do new renovations to his house to accomodate his dissability ....) ... So, it goes without say'n, my chores at home were left undone ... when I got back, I w...

Col · Col

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all:) I've always loved Christmas eve more than the actual day of Christmas. Since I was a cute little girl (I WAS pretty cute! Lol). Anyway, I'm not doing the pity party thing this year which feels... Foreign to me. I've realized something over the course of this p...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 24 "Do I really want ... to be bitter, hostile, and judgmental? Do I want to live inside that sort of person? Wouldn't I rather forgive, make allowances, understand? Is self-pity, feeling abused, so prec...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

How we treat other people comes back to us always. Offering others understanding and compassion changes how we perceive the world around us on a daily basis. Our acts of love inspire love from others. What we send out to the people who share our path changes, ever so subtly, the complexion of each life w...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 24, 2012 Quote of the Week "If you stay on the train long enough,the scenery will change." Whenever I talk to a newcomer, I remember the insanity of early recovery. I used to talk in endless circles about my problems and about the people, places and things responsi...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

I have only been In this forum for several weeks , but , I feel I have known most of you for a lot longer . I would like to wish you All a Safe & Happy Christmas . only happy . Yes , I don't wish alkies a merry christmas , for obvious reasons . again. A SAFE & Happy Christmas & A Prosperous New Year . I LO...

Jimman · Jimman

Does anyone know of any special or regular meetings on Christmas in the Germantown, MD area?

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Ohana...Hello Family...and I'm thinking about you all and wishing that for the moment you are all feeling at your best and loving it and others around you...Pass it On!! Bill reminded us and isn't this the day to do so for alcoholic and not. It's raining here good. Liquid sunshine we have call...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Reflection for the Day Today is a special day in more ways than one. It's a day that God has made, and I'm alive in God's world. I know that all things in my life this day are an expression of God's love the fact that I'm alive, that I'm recovering, and that I'm able to feel the way I feel at this very instant. Fo...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Another Christmas morning on my own. 7th in a row. Active alcoholism gave me this. I gave it a family and a home, wealth, health and happiness. No, this isn't a poor me message. It's a gratitude message. This is my seventh sober Christmas morning and I chose to spend it alone. What have I got to be gratef...

Col · Col

The title of my all time favorite movie! I dvr it last night so I could watch it today. This cheesy, overplayed movie from 1946 gets me every time. I watch it trying to be all "gosh, what a cheesy movie"... Determined not to cry when that stupid little bell rings towards the end- waterworks EVE...

Paul M · Paul M

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all, sorry for not being on as much, and all is still fine, gald to say I'm still staying strong! Happy Holidays everyone and may the New Year brings joy to all! :)

pinkchip · pinkchip

Merry Christmas! My household is like the 12 days of Xmas starting with 3 dogs, 2 birds, 1 cat, and one boyfriend. In any case, all are happy with their presents. A truly wonderful home and a perfect morning. Dogs and birds are very amusing playing with their new toys. Never thought Christmas woul...

mikef · mikef

Good Morning, Blessings of this and everyday! No matter what emotions and reflections this day may bring, WE remember that our message of recovery is always HOPE and our promise is freedom from active addiction guided by the God of our own understanding and application of our spiritual principle...

BGG · BGG

Merry Christmas, MIP Family! I have a special level of gratitude today. My niece, who has struggled with our Program for a few years now, has now been sober a bit over a year. Her alcoholism caused havoc in my family; to the point where my brother and mother stopped speaking to each other, with lots of p...

mike1220 · mike1220

Feeling good physically so far but I'm wondering if I can expect some sort of increased "clarity" down the road. I hear about folks becoming much calmer and more at peace after having quit for months or years and I'm hoping to find that same type of happiness. So far I'm still quite agitate...

justadrunk · justadrunk

And I've skipped another in law holiday gathering. Oh well. This is where I'm at. I tried to get farther faster than I was ready to. Time pushes back and says - nope - you must allow me to be what I am. So I will give it more time, and more consideration, and maybe try handing it over to a power greater tha...

odat · odat

I met a lady yesterday who said she works at the local detox in the "dual diagnosis ward". If I didn't have a little recovery under my belt I would have blurted out, "There IS no such thing." Cuz there ain't. It's all alcoholism. Depression and anxiety are not separate from it and...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I have thought a lot of the children who died at the school last week ... I believe they were on a different journey than the one I believed they were on at the beginning ... I have questioned in my mind 'why' ... but as I have learned in the program of AA, I do not 'understand' ... there is a 'higher order' to li...

joby · joby

Just got off the phone with a friend that I met in rehab 4 months ago. He was sad to tell me that a mutual friend we met at rehab had stepped back out and was back in rehab,l in serious shape. This is a father, a husband and a son, and I feel very sorry for him. I have talked to him every few weeks since leaving r...

wwww4 · wwww4

I Dont attend regular AA Meetings. Should I? Does Everyone online at this site attend meetings? I dont have a sponser, do I need one? Guess Im not well informed! THANKS

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I've been using this board and AA inappropriately. Rather than coming to share experience, strength and hope I've come here to vent, argue and rationalize my behaviour. I don't think that I'm helpful to others here with my current attitude. Quite the opposite actually. Which is sad because I have a d...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Maybe the fact that I've been coming to an AA forum off and on for years should have been a tip off. Or the revolving door they're installing for me at my home group should have convinced me. Or how about just the fact that I feel like a steamy turd when I drink and when I don't I feel far less turd-like. I'm a we...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I have already received three bottles of wine as gifts. Gotta laugh. They are in my husband's wardrobe until such time that we have occasion to bring them somewhere as a gift or something. Sigh.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. --ConfuciusSome of us were raised to decline generosity - to argue over who pays the restaurant bill, not to accept money for helping s...

Col · Col

I got fired from my job today. I don't really want to discuss details, but it's the first major thing that's happened in the 7 months I've been sober and I'm freaking the f out. Just spent all my $ with holiday coming up and I'm screwed. Everything was going along smoothly, and it was all coming together an...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Here's something to help you get in the spirit of this time of the year ... Enjoy!!! -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 09:58:30 AM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of expectation...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	I am on Day 30 (Preview) I've made it to day 30! I have hit 30 days before, but the difference this time is that I am going to meetings. Lots of meetings. I've told those very close to me that I'm not drinking anymore. I'm reading The Big Book, and Living Sober. I also have a lot of work to do still. I know that I need to reach out, phon...	RubyTues	16	519	Dec 29, 2012 by Col
	A conundrum? (Preview) So, there's this guy I know, I've known for close to 2 years. It's a sordid, complicated relationship that began as a coworker friendship that dissolved into a very messy situation involving lots of gossip and a lot of sexual harrassment on his part. I pretty much all but quite this job because of this,...	Col	8	300	Dec 29, 2012 by Tomas
	Today's Gift 12 - 28 (Preview) One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have wholehearted enthusiasm. --Hannah Senesh Life offers little if we sit passively in the midst of activity. Involvement is a prerequisite if we are to grow. For our lives' purposes we need enthusiasm; we need enthusiasm in order to gr...	Pythonpappy	0	316	Dec 28, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Sponsorship or friendship? (Preview) Sponsorship and friendship are not the same. Many alcoholics chose the softer option of friendship and they end up in trouble. Those that choose a good sponsor, will grow spiritually and they will end up having a conscious contact with God. The sponsor will deal with our defects of character primari...	gonee	8	703	Dec 28, 2012 by Bob K
	Welcome DJ Danny T (Preview) Welcome to MIP DJ, ... ... ... glad to see you found us! Love ya and God Bless, Pappy -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Friday 28th of December 2012 03:15:50 PM	Pythonpappy	0	230	Dec 28, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Hair straight back. (Preview) I imagine that little girl, standing in the fields smelling bunches of clover and summer and smiles. The wind is blowing a gentle breeze, and it feels refreshing. At 2 years old, I feel grateful for it, but I don't know why. Some time later, I feel I will know why, and if I don't, there isn't a why. A few...	justadrunk	4	350	Dec 28, 2012 by Rob84
	Sponsors? (Preview) Someone PLEASE direct me to the passages in The Big Book that speak to the topic of 'sponsorship'. I would be most intrigued in hearing replies to the fact that AA Conferences have been addressing the problem of 'The Dangers of Sponsors' and why it seems to be gospel in AA that the newcomer has to "g...	Charlz	8	485	Dec 28, 2012 by justadrunk
	One step closer (Preview) Tonight, as I was walking up the path to my apartment, I had this great feeling for self-worth. I like myself. I'm going to relish in this feeling for a while. : ) I feel like I am one step closer to being the person I've always longed to be. -- Edited by Chaya on Friday 28th of December 2012 12:35:29 AM	Chaya	11	505	Dec 28, 2012 by justadrunk
	Is it common to feel like this? (Preview) When I read/hear the stories of others and how they came to AA I wish they wouldn't have had such a hard road but when it comes to my own path I just mostly feel I deserved it. Does the self loathing ever go away? Seems hard to believe at this point. I am just so disgusted with myself.	ChristineG	11	678	Dec 28, 2012 by Bob K
	Today's Gift 12 - 27 (Preview) You saved me once, and what is given is always returned. We are in this life to help one another. --Carlo Collodi, The Adventures of Pinocchio As the end of this year approaches, we think about endings and beginnings. This past year brought us both difficulties and happiness, both pain and healing. I...	Pythonpappy	0	258	Dec 27, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Welcome AAsobersally (Preview) Welcome to MIP Sobersally, ... We're glad to have you here ... and CONGRATS on your upcoming 1st year anniversary ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	2	227	Dec 27, 2012 by Col
	Welcome misscoffee (Preview) Welcome to MIP misscoffee, ... we're glad you're here ... Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	1	286	Dec 27, 2012 by Col
	Prayer Request (Preview) Folks, I am in a relationship that, although fairly mellow, is troubled on it's best days. To say that it feels likemillstone around my neck would be a very sincere understatement. The issues are too numerous to relate here save for to say that it hampers my effectiveness in my own life a well as my usefu...	SolanoGypsy	4	716	Dec 27, 2012 by Jerry F
	Questions of an uncertain ex-drinker (Preview) Hello. I'm new to the board, but not to reading your posts. I stopped drinking 34 years ago after waking up with a huge hangover following a night of binge drinking. Although I've never considered myself an alcoholic because I don't drink except for occasional Bailey's now, I'm not sure that I have...	grateful2be	11	620	Dec 27, 2012 by grateful2be
	The Little woman did it to me again this Year (Preview) Last nites meeting went pretty much as usual ... discussion leader read from the 24 Hour book and our meeting topic was in place ... the sharing took a few turns and we wound up discussing Christmas's past ... we had some pretty horrid stories of 'what it was like' ... and a few of 'what it's like now' ... tu...	Pythonpappy	18	471	Dec 27, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	So glad I found this board (Preview) I've known I had a problem for a long time. It has gotten much worse. I am finally tired enough of always being miserable and afraid that I WANT to change. I live alone and my family and friends are mostly in other cities. I am glad I found all of you! I have already read many helpful posts. I also work 3rd shif...	ChristineG	43	668	Dec 26, 2012 by RubyTues
	I totally destroyed my life by drinking again after six years of sobriety (Preview) I don't know where to begin. I was sober for about 6 years and met a woman about a year ago that I fell in love with. She was the woman of my dreams. We got married about 2 months ago and things were going fine until right before Thanksgiving. I found something out that caused a big fight between us and she said...	ghostman1960	24	759	Dec 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Prayer Request (Preview) Folks, I am in a relationship that, although fairly mellow, is troubled on it's best days. To say that it feels likemillstone around my neck would be a very sincere understatement. The issues are too numerous to relate here save for to say that it hampers my effectiveness in my own life a well as my usefu...	SolanoGypsy	4	254	Dec 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 12 - 26 (Preview) Working today As we approach a new year, many of us feel fear. We look back on the past and worry about the future. But if we remember we only have today, we can work to make that future better. We have found true friends in our fellowship, and this is a time to be with them. Am I ensuring a fruitful future by wo...	Pythonpappy	1	237	Dec 26, 2012 by Col
	Natasha = Christmas Child (Preview) A year ago today, I trembled at my bedside. My hands shook as I took off my nylons after the long holiday festivities. Though the words of my alcoholism were never before uttered, they were brewing. My own paranoia was overwhelming. I thought for sure the entire family was on to me. I thought my sec...	justadrunk	5	372	Dec 26, 2012 by justadrunk
	In the face of alcoholism (Preview) What a day! What an insane day. I manage a narcotic treatment program and today, the Friday before Xmas, ppl were in rare form. Suicidal, aggressive, and so many in relapse. I am so emotionally drained I don't know what to do with myself. Emotionally exhausted and physically wound up. Had a former clie...	Chaya	6	404	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	No place to hide now (Preview) Ok.. I got fired days before Christmas.. It sucks. Ok, my usual m.o. Is to play victim, manipulate peoples sympathies, toy with their emotions and lie my way out of it. I could probably manipulate my way back into my job. I could tell my coworkers that our boss is a jerk who wronged me. I could portray myse...	Col	28	605	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	For all you guys out there with Big Plans! (Preview) Okay, I was gone for about a month to work at my son's house ... (for those of you who don't know, my 32 y/o son is quadriplegic, and I frequently go and do new renovations to his house to accomodate his dissability ....) ... So, it goes without say'n, my chores at home were left undone ... when I got back, I w...	Pythonpappy	16	535	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Humbled (Preview) Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all:) I've always loved Christmas eve more than the actual day of Christmas. Since I was a cute little girl (I WAS pretty cute! Lol). Anyway, I'm not doing the pity party thing this year which feels... Foreign to me. I've realized something over the course of this p...	Col	8	299	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Grapevine (Preview) December 24 "Do I really want ... to be bitter, hostile, and judgmental? Do I want to live inside that sort of person? Wouldn't I rather forgive, make allowances, understand? Is self-pity, feeling abused, so prec...	Pythonpappy	2	289	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 -24 (Preview) How we treat other people comes back to us always. Offering others understanding and compassion changes how we perceive the world around us on a daily basis. Our acts of love inspire love from others. What we send out to the people who share our path changes, ever so subtly, the complexion of each life w...	Pythonpappy	2	269	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 24, 2012 Quote of the Week "If you stay on the train long enough,the scenery will change." Whenever I talk to a newcomer, I remember the insanity of early recovery. I used to talk in endless circles about my problems and about the people, places and things responsi...	Pythonpappy	3	349	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	it's Christmas in Aussie. (Preview) I have only been In this forum for several weeks , but , I feel I have known most of you for a lot longer . I would like to wish you All a Safe & Happy Christmas . only happy . Yes , I don't wish alkies a merry christmas , for obvious reasons . again. A SAFE & Happy Christmas & A Prosperous New Year . I LO...	Zoomtopz	9	366	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Christmas meetings Germantown, MD (Preview) Does anyone know of any special or regular meetings on Christmas in the Germantown, MD area?	Jimman	6	491	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Mele Kalikimaka !! (Preview) Aloha Ohana...Hello Family...and I'm thinking about you all and wishing that for the moment you are all feeling at your best and loving it and others around you...Pass it On!! Bill reminded us and isn't this the day to do so for alcoholic and not. It's raining here good. Liquid sunshine we have call...	Jerry F	8	365	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 25 (Preview) Reflection for the Day Today is a special day in more ways than one. It's a day that God has made, and I'm alive in God's world. I know that all things in my life this day are an expression of God's love the fact that I'm alive, that I'm recovering, and that I'm able to feel the way I feel at this very instant. Fo...	Pythonpappy	1	291	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Christmas day (Preview) Another Christmas morning on my own. 7th in a row. Active alcoholism gave me this. I gave it a family and a home, wealth, health and happiness. No, this isn't a poor me message. It's a gratitude message. This is my seventh sober Christmas morning and I chose to spend it alone. What have I got to be gratef...	bikerbill	8	436	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	It's a wonderful life (Preview) The title of my all time favorite movie! I dvr it last night so I could watch it today. This cheesy, overplayed movie from 1946 gets me every time. I watch it trying to be all "gosh, what a cheesy movie"... Determined not to cry when that stupid little bell rings towards the end- waterworks EVE...	Col	7	325	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Merry Christmas (Preview) Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all, sorry for not being on as much, and all is still fine, gald to say I'm still staying strong! Happy Holidays everyone and may the New Year brings joy to all! :)	Paul M	5	353	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Truly great holiday (Preview) Merry Christmas! My household is like the 12 days of Xmas starting with 3 dogs, 2 birds, 1 cat, and one boyfriend. In any case, all are happy with their presents. A truly wonderful home and a perfect morning. Dogs and birds are very amusing playing with their new toys. Never thought Christmas woul...	pinkchip	7	310	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Seasons Greetings! (Preview) Good Morning, Blessings of this and everyday! No matter what emotions and reflections this day may bring, WE remember that our message of recovery is always HOPE and our promise is freedom from active addiction guided by the God of our own understanding and application of our spiritual principle...	mikef	6	300	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	Much to Be Grateful For (Preview) Merry Christmas, MIP Family! I have a special level of gratitude today. My niece, who has struggled with our Program for a few years now, has now been sober a bit over a year. Her alcoholism caused havoc in my family; to the point where my brother and mother stopped speaking to each other, with lots of p...	BGG	8	383	Dec 26, 2012 by Mr_David
	4 weeks sober (Preview) Feeling good physically so far but I'm wondering if I can expect some sort of increased "clarity" down the road. I hear about folks becoming much calmer and more at peace after having quit for months or years and I'm hoping to find that same type of happiness. So far I'm still quite agitate...	mike1220	36	3630	Dec 26, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	I said I was going to go, but I didn't. (Preview) And I've skipped another in law holiday gathering. Oh well. This is where I'm at. I tried to get farther faster than I was ready to. Time pushes back and says - nope - you must allow me to be what I am. So I will give it more time, and more consideration, and maybe try handing it over to a power greater tha...	justadrunk	13	550	Dec 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Dual Diagnosis My A-- (Preview) I met a lady yesterday who said she works at the local detox in the "dual diagnosis ward". If I didn't have a little recovery under my belt I would have blurted out, "There IS no such thing." Cuz there ain't. It's all alcoholism. Depression and anxiety are not separate from it and...	odat	48	2212	Dec 26, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Let Us Remember the Children (Preview) I have thought a lot of the children who died at the school last week ... I believe they were on a different journey than the one I believed they were on at the beginning ... I have questioned in my mind 'why' ... but as I have learned in the program of AA, I do not 'understand' ... there is a 'higher order' to li...	Pythonpappy	9	487	Dec 25, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Dissapointing News :( (Preview) Just got off the phone with a friend that I met in rehab 4 months ago. He was sad to tell me that a mutual friend we met at rehab had stepped back out and was back in rehab,l in serious shape. This is a father, a husband and a son, and I feel very sorry for him. I have talked to him every few weeks since leaving r...	joby	7	425	Dec 25, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Some Questions ?? Please Advise! (Preview) I Dont attend regular AA Meetings. Should I? Does Everyone online at this site attend meetings? I dont have a sponser, do I need one? Guess Im not well informed! THANKS	wwww4	12	605	Dec 24, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	A happy goodbye with sincere thanks (Preview) I've been using this board and AA inappropriately. Rather than coming to share experience, strength and hope I've come here to vent, argue and rationalize my behaviour. I don't think that I'm helpful to others here with my current attitude. Quite the opposite actually. Which is sad because I have a d...	Tipsy McStagger	14	590	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Guess what? I think I might have a drinking problem :( (Preview) Maybe the fact that I've been coming to an AA forum off and on for years should have been a tip off. Or the revolving door they're installing for me at my home group should have convinced me. Or how about just the fact that I feel like a steamy turd when I drink and when I don't I feel far less turd-like. I'm a we...	Tipsy McStagger	9	545	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Oh, Christmas (Preview) I have already received three bottles of wine as gifts. Gotta laugh. They are in my husband's wardrobe until such time that we have occasion to bring them somewhere as a gift or something. Sigh.	RubyTues	11	491	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12-23 (Preview) To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. --ConfuciusSome of us were raised to decline generosity - to argue over who pays the restaurant bill, not to accept money for helping s...	Pythonpappy	1	254	Dec 24, 2012 by Mr_David
	Everything was going just splendidly until... (Preview) I got fired from my job today. I don't really want to discuss details, but it's the first major thing that's happened in the 7 months I've been sober and I'm freaking the f out. Just spent all my $ with holiday coming up and I'm screwed. Everything was going along smoothly, and it was all coming together an...	Col	16	578	Dec 23, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	A Little Christmas Cheer!!! (Preview) Here's something to help you get in the spirit of this time of the year ... Enjoy!!! -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 09:58:30 AM	Pythonpappy	4	304	Dec 23, 2012 by Picaposie
	Today's Gift 12-22 (Preview) Keep your recovery First to make it Last. --Anonymous We all encounter places, people, and times of the year which trigger memories of our old lifestyle, pleasant or painful events. Holidays and family gatherings may be especially stressful times for us. There have always been a lot of expectation...	Pythonpappy	1	255	Dec 22, 2012 by Mr_David
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