Alcoholics Anonymous

Klaatu · Klaatu

Haven't been around much, but have been lurking here and there. Just wanted to say hi to my friends and let ya know that today, life's pretty dam good! Brian

bikerbill · bikerbill

gone back to basics. Yesterday I wrote out my gratitude list instead of keeping it in my head. Wrote down the step3,7 &11 prayers and use them. Re read the first 164 pages highlighting several passages. At least one meeting a day and talk to sponsor every day and all my sponsees. We're getting there...

gonee · gonee

When I first understood this statement in the BB, I realised that I had no excuse to blame anybody else for my condition. But the BB does not leave it there, it gives a practical program of action to remove these "troubles" permanently. That is the good news of the book. When I started to apply...

zzworldontheweb · zzworldontheweb

Workload increasing dramatically at work due to some new business and reorganizations. Normally not an issue, but a lot of the extra work is kind of pointless, slogan-driven demands that are essentially there to make everyone look busy. But boy, do the managers take our busy work seriously. So,...

gladlee · gladlee

The answer to the desire of My disciples to follow Me was "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." To accomplish much, be much. In all cases the doing, to be well-doing, must be the mere unconscious expression of the being. Let the day be full of little pra...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Cling to the thought that, in Gods hands, the dark past is the greatest possesion you have- the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert misery and death for them. Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 124 No longer is my past an autobiography; it is a reference book to be taken down, opened and shar...

bikerbill · bikerbill

....and a bloody big shovel. He don't give me more than I can handle in a day. I have to believe that. This'll be why the days are so long. 25 years ago today around this time, my daughter was born. Just over 5 years ago I left the family home. Just about 4 years ago I made written amends to her. She called me and...

mikef · mikef

7;30 a.m. here and ready to head out after a wonderful weekend of rest and downtime with my family.Once again today I will work to remember I am God's work and I will be reaching to do God's work.Though I have been 'graced " with my Higher Powers mercy and grace it does not mean it displaces work.What...

Service Guy · Service Guy

Does ADHD have a place in AA? Is AA supposed to cure it? Are Stims okay in AA? I'm interested in peoples opinions on the matter. Thanks Much

Randjet · Randjet

Anybody from Huntsville?Can you people need some help?Please let me know,my friend and I want to come down there and help if needed.

bikerbill · bikerbill

I was told early on when making amends, do it once and do it right. Now the but. After nearly 5 years, now the but. It's been suggested that my amends to my adult children need a little bit of a coda. The initial amends are ok. The ongoing amends are to stay out of their lives but apparently I should explain th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 55 Since it is true that God comes to me through people, I can see that by keeping people at a distance I also keep God at a distance. God is nearer to me than I think and I can exper...

gladlee · gladlee

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9 Delay is but the all-loving restraint of your (Higher Power.) Your life is so linked up with those of others that to let your desire have instant fulfillment mi...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Cause he is my teacher and sponsor for what will happen should I succumb to the compulsion(s). One of my sponsees who did what we talk about as necessary to drink again came back home...literally to mine and I am grateful. Thank you God. He made it away from home and had actually called me weeks ago to t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Happy Bellybutton Birthday, Helen! Howz Sobriety treating you today, Sister! Very well I hope :D Thank you for being here. Have an especially special day All About You.. Just for Today ;). Godbless. Recovery love & fellowship, Danielle x

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi Rainspa, 25 Sober Years, wow, that's a quarter of a century, and centainly deserves one of the biggest cakes, hope so much you have a me me me me day....:) God Bless this day, and many many more Sober Birthdays, Praying for that for you. ...

kld47 · kld47

Hi All Well another semester done. Will be taking the Summer off and hitting it again in the Fall. Have to take Summer off what with all the medical problems I have had over this Winter. Will be taking the 2 classes over that I had to drop. Did pass the History class though with a 3.0 which is a B May have to h...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Some may think that we have carried the principle of group autonomy to extremes. For example, in its original long form, Tradition Four declares: Any two or three gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an A.A. group, provided that as a group they have no other affiliation. . . . . But this u...

Jamie D · Jamie D

Sometimes I find the saying "progress not perfection" is a life saver especially on days like today. I realised today on a soul level that all I can really ever do is my best and some days my best is just gunna be crap , it's just that simple you know. I had a part of old bad me come straight back...

mikef · mikef

Did you ever feel like ,man, I just don't know about these spiritual awakenings and awarenesses etc ,am I missing something(keeping it on me) or should they be "more pronounced" etc ,blah ,blah... but am I also aware that all I do while I try to practice and apply spiritual principles in m...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I apologize to Maire Rua for the grave error I made. I don't know WTF was up but I totally had her confused with another person and just assumed it was her. Plus the thing about the sponsor was the same basic share from the person I had her confused with.... Anyhow, I wish I did not have to learn to be more s...

maire rua · maire rua

new sign in nameReply Quote Edit Post "Dear all, I have been having trouble with my account, around a little while so while I have been reading posts, I have been unable to post. I got over my second christmas and it was stressful to say the least but am getting to a meeting tonight as the roads are g...

John · John

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Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi to all my Miracles in Progress friends, Miracle Toni checking in with good news. My Radiation treatments are over with and from the pictures of what they did, long story, but looks like I will be C free. Massive amounts of Radiation, and yes weak, tired and feeling so vulnerable, well I say that is HOW...

newyorkredhead · newyorkredhead

Hey, all! I am trying to figure out where the "no major changes in the first year" suggestion comes from. Is it in apporved literature? Other lit? Or just an informal slogan? Also, have people experienced how "No major changes..." has become "No dating in the first year&q...

Jamie D · Jamie D

For me I find the healthiest most balanced recovery ( once sober and clean ) when I don't "hide" behind the term alcoholism. It's so easy for me to justify behaviour by saying to myself " Oh , I did that because I'm an alcoholic and thats what alcoholics do, thats how we are it's part of t...

gladlee · gladlee

"I am beside you. Can you not feel My presence?"

Tina · Tina

Just dropping in Its been awhile and well I just wanted to stop in and say hi, things are going well for today. Kids are well, son has moved out on his own again and looks promising for him still praying for that, daughter is graduating high school in a little over a month..... Wow things go fast. Schedule...

bikerbill · bikerbill

get your coffee and your smokes,this could be a long one. So you probably know I've been separated forover 5 years and have just started divorce proceedings. That's got nasty and spiteful and dirty. Throughout the 5 odd years there has been almost daily telephone contact with her and lot's of calling...

mikef · mikef

Last night guy shared that yes he drank on the weekend cause he was bored.In one statement he knew where this would lead him and what he had to lose(on Parole,has a 12 year old child,decent job even with Felony record)but the illness was telling him all the lies we know about, its only a few,you work hard a...

gladlee · gladlee

"Say often, "God bless..." of any whom you find in disharmony with you or whom you desire to help. Say it, willing that showers of blessings and joy and success may fall upon them. Leave to Me the necessary correcting or training; you must only desire joy and blessing for them. At pre...

nezyb · nezyb

I have posted here only a couple of times, so I'll give just a bit of my story. I am Kelley, a 51 y/o alcoholic/addict, married 26yrs, mother of two. My daughter is 25, on her own and holding her own, for lack better words @ 6:15am. My son is 18, autistic, and basically forever a 4 year old, regardless of hi...

seasider · seasider

i've been to a few meetings but i felt unwelcome. i've come to a realisation that i can go a week or more not drinking but i always slide back into old ways.i was not going to have a drink 2day but i did. to some of you 4 pints and a few jds may not seem alot but to me it is the start of the slippery slope. should i try...

jfad12 · jfad12

Hello, I registered here to get some answers if anyone could help me it would be greatly appreciated. First off I am not an alcoholic , i have not drank in 3 years due to a life changing altercation when i first turned 21 when i obtained a DUI. It was mandatory i was to go to these classes for drug and drinkin...

gladlee · gladlee

"Never doubt. Have no fear. Watch the faintest tremor of fear, and stop all work, everything, and rest before Me until you are joyful and strong again. My work in the world has been hindered by work, work, work. Many a tireless, nervous body has driven a spirit. The spirit should be the master...

Doll · Doll

Leaving Monday for my annual bike trip to Myrtle Beach. I contacted area 82, via email, and asked about meetings. I was told they have 4 a day reallllly close to where I'll be staying. Now, my question is this - how does one pronounce "Alano"? Is it - UH - LON - OH or - AL - UH - NO I apparently...

foreverlost255 · foreverlost255

I don't know if I have a problem. I drink a lot. I'll admit it. A few times a week. I find myself wanting to escape or have fun. I drink both socially and on occasion alone. I don't always get drunk.. I've even taken percecet to feel good (thats new but not often) I dont drink if i have to work next day or if i have...

leeu · leeu

How about some discussion about how we rise above what drags us down? What do YOU do, of a practical, results-oriented, nature, to actualize the Steps in difficult situations/emotions/thoughts/actions--especially #11--when the daily grind, or a major life trauma, is threatening your core...

Jamie D · Jamie D

Posting on the Miracles in progress forum has for me been a very relaxed and balanced affair. It hasn't been that in the past when I have tried to be a part of an internet recovery forum though. I was a member of another internet forum and I found I got really compulsive. I was posting topics on anything an...

nezyb · nezyb

Wasn't sure how to title my post, but right now my life is feeling like a miracle, so I went with that. I just wanted to thank all who post here for sharing their ESH so that I may benefit. I have recently begun my recovery journey, and with the help of a treatment group, fellowship meetings, reading litera...

gladlee · gladlee

"Union with Me is the one great overwhelming necessity. All else follows so naturally, and union with Me may be the result of just consciousness of My presence. Be not too ready to speak to others. Pray always that the need may be apparent, if you are to do this, and the guidance very plain. My sp...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

In the late stages of our drinking, the will to resist has fled. Yet when we admit complete defeat and when we become entirely ready to try A.A. principles, our obsession leaves us and we enter a new dimension freedom under God as we understand Him. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 283 I am fortunate to be among the ones...

angeleyes8219 · angeleyes8219

I have been drinking very heavily for a long time now. Last night, my boyfriend made me choose between him or the alcohol......but before he did, he called my family, and told them what ive been doing. I was extremely hurt about that, because I really didnt want my family to know I had a problem. I hones...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It would be a product of false pride to claim that A.A. is a cure-all, even for alcoholism. As Bill Sees It, p285 In my early years of sobriety I was full of pride, thinking that A.A. was the only source of treatment for a good and happy life. It certainly was the basic ingredient for my sobriety and even t...

bikerbill · bikerbill

When I came to AA I was described as a dry drunk. A man who though not drinking still behaved as if he was, a sober horse theif. After nearly 5 years of growing sobriety last night I threw myself right back to day one. Without drinking and in the space of 30 minutes I rejected the programme entirely. I denied...

gladlee · gladlee

"Love, love, love. Tender love is the secret. Love those you are training, love those who work with you, love those who serve you. Dwell on that thought - God is love. You, too, must put love (God) into action in your lives. God is love... no judging. God is love... no resentment. God is love......

mikef · mikef

As I spend time today reflecting on my personal faith beliefs I know we all can tune into the idea that no matter how misguided our thinking may lead us down the path of worry and fear ,we can trust that no situation is bigger than our ultimate Higher Power and that that Powers love is glorified by experien...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Alcoholism was a lonely business, even though we were surrounded by people who loved us We were trying to find emotional security either by dominating or by being dependent upon others . . . We still vainly tried to be secure by some unhealthy sort of domination or dependence. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 252 Whe...

Almedingen · Almedingen

What has surprised you most about recovery? After 20 months I am surprised how well I feel emotionally. Gone are the daily depression and feeling sluggish. My mind is sharp and I want to do things. I did not realize that it was possible to feel this much alive.

mikef · mikef

-- Edited by mikef on Friday 22nd of April 2011 05:48:07 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Howdy all (Preview) Haven't been around much, but have been lurking here and there. Just wanted to say hi to my friends and let ya know that today, life's pretty dam good! Brian	Klaatu	8	1801	May 5, 2011 by pinkchip
	back to basics (Preview) gone back to basics. Yesterday I wrote out my gratitude list instead of keeping it in my head. Wrote down the step3,7 &11 prayers and use them. Re read the first 164 pages highlighting several passages. At least one meeting a day and talk to sponsor every day and all my sponsees. We're getting there...	bikerbill	4	1787	May 4, 2011 by StPeteDean
	"..our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making." BB pg62. (Preview) When I first understood this statement in the BB, I realised that I had no excuse to blame anybody else for my condition. But the BB does not leave it there, it gives a practical program of action to remove these "troubles" permanently. That is the good news of the book. When I started to apply...	gonee	1	1328	May 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	Hmmm... Not much sleep last night. (Preview) Workload increasing dramatically at work due to some new business and reorganizations. Normally not an issue, but a lot of the extra work is kind of pointless, slogan-driven demands that are essentially there to make everyone look busy. But boy, do the managers take our busy work seriously. So,...	zzworldontheweb	4	1703	May 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Souls that Smile (Preview) The answer to the desire of My disciples to follow Me was "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." To accomplish much, be much. In all cases the doing, to be well-doing, must be the mere unconscious expression of the being. Let the day be full of little pra...	gladlee	1	1343	May 4, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Lighting the Dark Past & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Cling to the thought that, in Gods hands, the dark past is the greatest possesion you have- the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert misery and death for them. Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 124 No longer is my past an autobiography; it is a reference book to be taken down, opened and shar...	Sobrietyspell	2	1775	May 3, 2011 by windowview
	my God's got a sense of humour (Preview) ....and a bloody big shovel. He don't give me more than I can handle in a day. I have to believe that. This'll be why the days are so long. 25 years ago today around this time, my daughter was born. Just over 5 years ago I left the family home. Just about 4 years ago I made written amends to her. She called me and...	bikerbill	7	1990	May 3, 2011 by turninggrey
	Monday,back at it! (Preview) 7;30 a.m. here and ready to head out after a wonderful weekend of rest and downtime with my family.Once again today I will work to remember I am God's work and I will be reaching to do God's work.Though I have been 'graced " with my Higher Powers mercy and grace it does not mean it displaces work.What...	mikef	2	1796	May 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	ADHD and the 12 steps ADD ADHD Stims (Preview) Does ADHD have a place in AA? Is AA supposed to cure it? Are Stims okay in AA? I'm interested in peoples opinions on the matter. Thanks Much	Service Guy	3	3543	May 3, 2011 by Mr_David
	Huntsville Al (Preview) Anybody from Huntsville?Can you people need some help?Please let me know,my friend and I want to come down there and help if needed.	Randjet	1	1448	May 2, 2011 by Mr_David
	making amends (Preview) I was told early on when making amends, do it once and do it right. Now the but. After nearly 5 years, now the but. It's been suggested that my amends to my adult children need a little bit of a coda. The initial amends are ok. The ongoing amends are to stay out of their lives but apparently I should explain th...	bikerbill	11	8058	May 2, 2011 by bikerbill
	Daily Reflections ~ Healing Heart and Mind & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 55 Since it is true that God comes to me through people, I can see that by keeping people at a distance I also keep God at a distance. God is nearer to me than I think and I can exper...	Sobrietyspell	2	2070	May 2, 2011 by Jamie D
	God Calling - Delay is Not Denial (Preview) "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9 Delay is but the all-loving restraint of your (Higher Power.) Your life is so linked up with those of others that to let your desire have instant fulfillment mi...	gladlee	2	1681	May 2, 2011 by Jamie D
	Grateful for the relapser... (Preview) Cause he is my teacher and sponsor for what will happen should I succumb to the compulsion(s). One of my sponsees who did what we talk about as necessary to drink again came back home...literally to mine and I am grateful. Thank you God. He made it away from home and had actually called me weeks ago to t...	Jerry F	5	2184	May 2, 2011 by Mr_David
	(((((((Rainspa!))))))) (Preview) Happy Bellybutton Birthday, Helen! Howz Sobriety treating you today, Sister! Very well I hope :D Thank you for being here. Have an especially special day All About You.. Just for Today ;). Godbless. Recovery love & fellowship, Danielle x	Sobrietyspell	5	835	May 1, 2011 by Rainspa
	Happy Birthday Rainspa, (Preview) Hi Rainspa, 25 Sober Years, wow, that's a quarter of a century, and centainly deserves one of the biggest cakes, hope so much you have a me me me me day....:) God Bless this day, and many many more Sober Birthdays, Praying for that for you. ...	Just Toni	5	1128	May 1, 2011 by Rainspa
	College Classes Done (Preview) Hi All Well another semester done. Will be taking the Summer off and hitting it again in the Fall. Have to take Summer off what with all the medical problems I have had over this Winter. Will be taking the 2 classes over that I had to drop. Did pass the History class though with a 3.0 which is a B May have to h...	kld47	2	1336	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Group Autonomy & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Some may think that we have carried the principle of group autonomy to extremes. For example, in its original long form, Tradition Four declares: Any two or three gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an A.A. group, provided that as a group they have no other affiliation. . . . . But this u...	Sobrietyspell	1	1569	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	Thank God it's progress not perfection. (Preview) Sometimes I find the saying "progress not perfection" is a life saver especially on days like today. I realised today on a soul level that all I can really ever do is my best and some days my best is just gunna be crap , it's just that simple you know. I had a part of old bad me come straight back...	Jamie D	10	1367	May 1, 2011 by recovered55
	In a rut? or not reallY! (Preview) Did you ever feel like ,man, I just don't know about these spiritual awakenings and awarenesses etc ,am I missing something(keeping it on me) or should they be "more pronounced" etc ,blah ,blah... but am I also aware that all I do while I try to practice and apply spiritual principles in m...	mikef	4	1346	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	Sorry all. Mistakes learned the hard way. (Preview) I apologize to Maire Rua for the grave error I made. I don't know WTF was up but I totally had her confused with another person and just assumed it was her. Plus the thing about the sponsor was the same basic share from the person I had her confused with.... Anyhow, I wish I did not have to learn to be more s...	pinkchip	9	1445	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	Clarification (Preview) new sign in nameReply Quote Edit Post "Dear all, I have been having trouble with my account, around a little while so while I have been reading posts, I have been unable to post. I got over my second christmas and it was stressful to say the least but am getting to a meeting tonight as the roads are g...	maire rua	10	1193	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	Welcomed home by my dogs... (video) (Preview) [video=]	John	6	1538	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	There are some days that are SO much better than others (Preview) Hi to all my Miracles in Progress friends, Miracle Toni checking in with good news. My Radiation treatments are over with and from the pictures of what they did, long story, but looks like I will be C free. Massive amounts of Radiation, and yes weak, tired and feeling so vulnerable, well I say that is HOW...	Just Toni	10	1081	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	No Major Changes...Where's this from? No Major Changes dating (Preview) Hey, all! I am trying to figure out where the "no major changes in the first year" suggestion comes from. Is it in apporved literature? Other lit? Or just an informal slogan? Also, have people experienced how "No major changes..." has become "No dating in the first year&q...	newyorkredhead	11	8492	May 1, 2011 by Mr_David
	I'm just a human being nothing special. (Preview) For me I find the healthiest most balanced recovery ( once sober and clean ) when I don't "hide" behind the term alcoholism. It's so easy for me to justify behaviour by saying to myself " Oh , I did that because I'm an alcoholic and thats what alcoholics do, thats how we are it's part of t...	Jamie D	7	1411	Apr 30, 2011 by Just Toni
	God Calling - April 27 (Preview) "I am beside you. Can you not feel My presence?"	gladlee	2	965	Apr 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	BEEN A WHILE (Preview) Just dropping in Its been awhile and well I just wanted to stop in and say hi, things are going well for today. Kids are well, son has moved out on his own again and looks promising for him still praying for that, daughter is graduating high school in a little over a month..... Wow things go fast. Schedule...	Tina	3	940	Apr 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	living alone and not being lonely (Preview) get your coffee and your smokes,this could be a long one. So you probably know I've been separated forover 5 years and have just started divorce proceedings. That's got nasty and spiteful and dirty. Throughout the 5 odd years there has been almost daily telephone contact with her and lot's of calling...	bikerbill	12	1553	Apr 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	How prevalent was the thought! (Preview) Last night guy shared that yes he drank on the weekend cause he was bored.In one statement he knew where this would lead him and what he had to lose(on Parole,has a 12 year old child,decent job even with Felony record)but the illness was telling him all the lies we know about, its only a few,you work hard a...	mikef	5	873	Apr 28, 2011 by Mr_David
	God Calling - Bless your enemies (Preview) "Say often, "God bless..." of any whom you find in disharmony with you or whom you desire to help. Say it, willing that showers of blessings and joy and success may fall upon them. Leave to Me the necessary correcting or training; you must only desire joy and blessing for them. At pre...	gladlee	4	965	Apr 27, 2011 by HeatherK
	Resentment: Definition (Preview) I have posted here only a couple of times, so I'll give just a bit of my story. I am Kelley, a 51 y/o alcoholic/addict, married 26yrs, mother of two. My daughter is 25, on her own and holding her own, for lack better words @ 6:15am. My son is 18, autistic, and basically forever a 4 year old, regardless of hi...	nezyb	5	7110	Apr 27, 2011 by mental defect
	does it work? (Preview) i've been to a few meetings but i felt unwelcome. i've come to a realisation that i can go a week or more not drinking but i always slide back into old ways.i was not going to have a drink 2day but i did. to some of you 4 pints and a few jds may not seem alot but to me it is the start of the slippery slope. should i try...	seasider	13	1336	Apr 27, 2011 by Jamie D
	Unnecessary Mandatory AA Meetings (Preview) Hello, I registered here to get some answers if anyone could help me it would be greatly appreciated. First off I am not an alcoholic , i have not drank in 3 years due to a life changing altercation when i first turned 21 when i obtained a DUI. It was mandatory i was to go to these classes for drug and drinkin...	jfad12	11	5893	Apr 27, 2011 by TwelveSteps
	God Calling - I Make the Opportunities (Preview) "Never doubt. Have no fear. Watch the faintest tremor of fear, and stop all work, everything, and rest before Me until you are joyful and strong again. My work in the world has been hindered by work, work, work. Many a tireless, nervous body has driven a spirit. The spirit should be the master...	gladlee	1	1018	Apr 26, 2011 by Mr_David
	Alano Club, Myrtle Beach, and a Question (Preview) Leaving Monday for my annual bike trip to Myrtle Beach. I contacted area 82, via email, and asked about meetings. I was told they have 4 a day reallllly close to where I'll be staying. Now, my question is this - how does one pronounce "Alano"? Is it - UH - LON - OH or - AL - UH - NO I apparently...	Doll	7	4930	Apr 26, 2011 by saftgek
	How do I know? (Preview) I don't know if I have a problem. I drink a lot. I'll admit it. A few times a week. I find myself wanting to escape or have fun. I drink both socially and on occasion alone. I don't always get drunk.. I've even taken percecet to feel good (thats new but not often) I dont drink if i have to work next day or if i have...	foreverlost255	4	1030	Apr 26, 2011 by Mike B.
	Rising Above What is Dragging Us Down (Preview) How about some discussion about how we rise above what drags us down? What do YOU do, of a practical, results-oriented, nature, to actualize the Steps in difficult situations/emotions/thoughts/actions--especially #11--when the daily grind, or a major life trauma, is threatening your core...	leeu	8	1201	Apr 26, 2011 by TwelveSteps
	Compulsive posting on Internet forums (Preview) Posting on the Miracles in progress forum has for me been a very relaxed and balanced affair. It hasn't been that in the past when I have tried to be a part of an internet recovery forum though. I was a member of another internet forum and I found I got really compulsive. I was posting topics on anything an...	Jamie D	7	2182	Apr 26, 2011 by pinkchip
	The Miracle of My Life (Preview) Wasn't sure how to title my post, but right now my life is feeling like a miracle, so I went with that. I just wanted to thank all who post here for sharing their ESH so that I may benefit. I have recently begun my recovery journey, and with the help of a treatment group, fellowship meetings, reading litera...	nezyb	5	758	Apr 26, 2011 by jj
	God Calling - Too much talk (Preview) "Union with Me is the one great overwhelming necessity. All else follows so naturally, and union with Me may be the result of just consciousness of My presence. Be not too ready to speak to others. Pray always that the need may be apparent, if you are to do this, and the guidance very plain. My sp...	gladlee	2	777	Apr 26, 2011 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Entering a New Dimension & 24hrs a Day (Preview) In the late stages of our drinking, the will to resist has fled. Yet when we admit complete defeat and when we become entirely ready to try A.A. principles, our obsession leaves us and we enter a new dimension freedom under God as we understand Him. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 283 I am fortunate to be among the ones...	Sobrietyspell	1	704	Apr 26, 2011 by Mr_David
	Advice PLEASE (Preview) I have been drinking very heavily for a long time now. Last night, my boyfriend made me choose between him or the alcohol......but before he did, he called my family, and told them what ive been doing. I was extremely hurt about that, because I really didnt want my family to know I had a problem. I hones...	angeleyes8219	19	664	Apr 25, 2011 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ A.A. is Not a Cure-All & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It would be a product of false pride to claim that A.A. is a cure-all, even for alcoholism. As Bill Sees It, p285 In my early years of sobriety I was full of pride, thinking that A.A. was the only source of treatment for a good and happy life. It certainly was the basic ingredient for my sobriety and even t...	Sobrietyspell	2	831	Apr 25, 2011 by Jerry F
	Dry Drunk (Preview) When I came to AA I was described as a dry drunk. A man who though not drinking still behaved as if he was, a sober horse theif. After nearly 5 years of growing sobriety last night I threw myself right back to day one. Without drinking and in the space of 30 minutes I rejected the programme entirely. I denied...	bikerbill	15	1398	Apr 25, 2011 by HeatherK
	God Calling - April 16 (Preview) "Love, love, love. Tender love is the secret. Love those you are training, love those who work with you, love those who serve you. Dwell on that thought - God is love. You, too, must put love (God) into action in your lives. God is love... no judging. God is love... no resentment. God is love......	gladlee	3	1281	Apr 24, 2011 by KLB321
	Personal time of meditation (Preview) As I spend time today reflecting on my personal faith beliefs I know we all can tune into the idea that no matter how misguided our thinking may lead us down the path of worry and fear ,we can trust that no situation is bigger than our ultimate Higher Power and that that Powers love is glorified by experien...	mikef	4	851	Apr 24, 2011 by KLB321
	Daily Reflections ~ Learning to Love Ourselves & 24hrs a day (Preview) Alcoholism was a lonely business, even though we were surrounded by people who loved us We were trying to find emotional security either by dominating or by being dependent upon others . . . We still vainly tried to be secure by some unhealthy sort of domination or dependence. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 252 Whe...	Sobrietyspell	2	795	Apr 24, 2011 by KLB321
	Surprised by recovery (Preview) What has surprised you most about recovery? After 20 months I am surprised how well I feel emotionally. Gone are the daily depression and feeling sluggish. My mind is sharp and I want to do things. I did not realize that it was possible to feel this much alive.	Almedingen	5	964	Apr 24, 2011 by StPeteDean
	Not sure if this worked,Jaelyn/mom and pop! right after birth 10;00 p.m (Preview) -- Edited by mikef on Friday 22nd of April 2011 05:48:07 PM	mikef	3	708	Apr 23, 2011 by leeu
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