Alcoholics Anonymous

Simple · Simple

I just had to pop on to say that I celebrated an anniversary. I had 25 years yesterday, and I have a hard time believing it myself. I had just turned 16 when I came to my first AA meeting, and I was 17 when I finally got sober (drinking and going to meetings really helps!!!) I laughed last night at my home gro...

Aquaman · Aquaman

I was tempted. A beautiful spring day, a long lonely drive, cash in my pocket, in a town where nobody knows me and a liquor store. And this was 45 minutes after a meeting and 1hr&45 minutes after seeing my shrink. Why didn't I stop and get a 1/2 pint of Smirnoff Triple...clean enough that nobody would...

ElectricTwist · ElectricTwist

Hi All - I'm looking at meetings in my area....and the acronyms used, etc, (OD = open discussion, CD = closed, etc etc), but I was wondering if anyone would be able to make a recommendation as to what would be the best "type" to attend first? Does it matter? I mean, clearly, I can't attend a clos...

Larry_H · Larry_H

The world we live in has much that is good and much that is bad. Each day we can seek out the positive or the negative. If we choose to dwell on the negative, then that is what we will experience. But if we dwell on the positive, then that is more likely what we will experience. The choice today is ours. We are t...

kld47 · kld47

Hi All Doing this as a separate topic for information purposes. The problem was with Java--one of the other updates I had gotten blocked it. Here is the web site for Java-- www.java.com. They have an updated version 18, it took only about 5 minutes to load. Make sure you reboot your computer after. Than...

LastOneLeft · LastOneLeft

I've Been going to meetings for a month but I still dont speak much.I spent some time with my cousin tonight whos' done 2 tours in IRAQ.In 1995 I spent a few months in Bosnia...I talked with him about some stuff. Hes 10 years younger than me and a tuff guy. I think about the pit of dead people covered...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So I went to a night-meeting tonight - something I usually can't do because of kidz-n-wife-n-whatnot but I sure am glad that I did! There was a woman there who's been working hard for a couple of years and kinda like me has a small collection of 30 & 60 days coins and just one 90. Neither she or I even kno...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

IS A.A. FOR YOU? Only you can decide whether you want to give A.A.a try whether you think it can help you. We who are in A.A. came because we finally gave up trying to control our drinking. We still hated to admit that we could never drink safely. Then we heard from other A.A. members that we were sick. (W...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

Today I'll make some corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. Years ago, during my drinking days that was the day to drink green beer. One time in college, me and two other guys rented a house together and St. Pat's day was on a Saturday. So Friday, we had a blow out party... with green beer... everyt...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So today I'm having an urge...same trigger as always for a day-time drunk; 45 miles out of town on a sales re-con mission in a town that doesn't know me from Adam. Hmm, that's an LQ I never knew of before...maybe THEY wanna buy some commercials? No chance of a meeting, but I have my tattoo and my Gratitude L...

Johnzaker · Johnzaker

Hey - I got a buddy who whose family did an intervention and put him in 30-40 day alcohol inhouse or whatever you call it where he stays there..rehab. Hes my best friend but have not talked to him nor is he allowed. Can ya tell me in general what he may be going through..and how he might be feeling and more im...

Tessa · Tessa

Haven't been here as much the past few days. Trying to get my old clunker legal if the police will quit stopping me giving me warning tickets! lol It's all the transportation I've got to find another job & get to a meeting! Anyways since I'm out of work I've been busy the past couple days trying to get...

stevenlchilds · stevenlchilds

There is a point of powerlessness that every alcoholic will eventually pass if drinking is not stopped. The alcoholic will not be able to stay sober. The choice will be made to drink again and again. Because drinking is causing severe trouble and the choice is made to drink again the drinker is thought...

johnphilip19 · johnphilip19

Hey. Hope everyone is "managing". I've decided I am going to circumvent my own awful alcoholic habits! I am taking college courses and trying to study four hours a day. Maybe this is somehow helping. I feel less of an inclination to buy and drink any horrible type of alcohol I can get. Alt...

Jerry F · Jerry F

The 3rd annual Roundup is over and it was awesome. This one was multi-12 step program participation soooo the mix was wide and very good with lots of new things to learn from others who work the steps to handle whatever addiction that's trying to take them out. The recovery count down was a rip with the...

Larry_H · Larry_H

In early sobriety I used to have frequent dreams about drinking and getting drunk. I would wake up in a cold sweat, very nervous until I relized it was only a dream and I had not gone back out. Fast forward 33 years and I am having occasional dreams where I am attending AA meetings. I wake up with a tremend...

Mella · Mella

Can anyone help me, Im mildly asthmatic, so far the doctor has changed my inhaler 3 times each time I read the leaflet it says the medicine cotains ethanol, can anyone whos in my situations suggest and inhaler they are using which doesnt contain ethanol ..... thankyou

Tray · Tray

I just found this website and thought I would make a quick post. I wouldn't say I am what might be considered as a typical alcoholic. I drink fairly infrequently, but do find that when I drink I often get drunker than I anticipated. Typically when this happens I swear off drinking only to repeat the mista...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Only 23 hours today.

Larry_H · Larry_H

It's great to be able to chat with my AA friends again!! My wife and I decided that it was time in our lives to leave the snow and Winter weather for the sunny South. After much time and consideration we made a permanent move from the Buffalo, NY area to Brooksville, FL just North of Tampa in November. O...

AGO · AGO

When you worked the steps, did it work? Did you have a personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from Alcoholism? Did the promises of each step come true for you? so my question is, to those that have worked the steps, are these following statements true for you? Did the third step promises...

Tina · Tina

Hi everyone Just thought it was time to drop in and say hi and hope all is well, sorry I haven't been on here for a while. Just going through some changes and letting go of a few things since I last checked in. Its been though but it's time to let go, and move on to concentrate on other things. Some of you I've...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

I've been thinking about quitting cigarettes for a while now. Was in Wal-mart after a meeting yesterday morning and thought to myself you only have one pack left and I happened to be standing in front of the Nicotine patches and decided to buy a pack. I'm on my second day now without a cigarette and it's n...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

I know this is an anonymous site but for those that care feel free to add me on facebook at facebook.com/stevereutov then just send me a message saying you added me from here.... This is just to add friends as I truly feel all of you are like family here. Thanks -- Edited by SoberSteve on Tuesday 16th of Fe...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When we saw others solve their problems by a simple reliance upon the Spirit of the Universe, we had to stop doubting the power of God. Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 52 Like a blind man gradually being restored to sight, I slowly groped my way to the Third Step. Havi...

Toad · Toad

Hi, Today my Bride and I spent the morning reviewing our time together. In 1972 on this day we were married for the first time. Seven years later I had a gun to her face. My bottom was close. My time came, I could no longer live with alcohol and drugs. Alcohol had "finally beat me into a state of reasona...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Hey all, I completed my 5th step yesterday. I had my notebook out and was getting ready to open it and my sponsor said to me "You won't need that!" Caught me off guard to say the least. I ended up opening it just to use as a reference a couple times but the whole ordeal opened my eyes a bit more to jus...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi Jasper, You have been on my mind and I have been looking for you to set up your computer and get in touch....We have all missed you a LOT! So that's it, hope you will fill us in on the details of your new surroundings and hope you like everything. So again, just so happy when I saw your response to a Post. Ton...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

He is the Father, and we are His children. Most good ideas are simple, and this concept was the keystone of the new and triumphant arch through which we passed to freedom. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 62 A keystone is the wedge-shaped piece at the highest part of an arch that locks the other pieces in place....

Jerry F · Jerry F

Stay home!! But I didn't and so before the morning meeting I was standing amid 5 cop cars, two ambulances, one fire truck and some guy on a moped that made the wrong decision on a wet surface and ended up with some road rash as a consequence. The cops were called and I told him "you gotta do what you go...

shanaqua · shanaqua

I began an outpatient program March 4th, and already relapsed. So disgusted with myself. Feeling so fortunate to be part of this program....yet still messing up. I live with 2 alcholics, before going to the meetings there is a beer in the hand of my fiance sitting across from me at the kitchen table. Ar...

Aquaman · Aquaman

For the first time today I found myself testing my tolerance towards my AA Homegroup brothers & sisters and it felt icky. As soon as I saw some of them walk in my thought was "aww hell, here we go again" and during their 8-10 minute droning shares (the "woe-is-me", "con...

bikerbill · bikerbill

.............bloody complacency! I was away in Birmingham yesterday and today. Good meeting with my new boss, very mutually supportive. Checked into the hotel then went for a walk along the canal. Daydreams about living on a narrow boats finally laid to rest - looked bloody cold and where would I p...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

beyond 3000 posts It's been a lot of fun and has helped keep me sober. Thanks to all of you.

LastOneLeft · LastOneLeft

I just wanted to let everyone know Im still hanging in there, I had a slip up last week but Im back to a week sober today... Still going to meetings everyday and checking into this site. I do alot of reading but still feel too new to post too much. Its getting easier to catch my triggers before The catch m...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Monday a student from the town's college came into our noon meeting and asked if anyone would be willing to talk to a group of 50 or so college freshman about their experience with alcoholism and how it started, focusing on the dangers of binge-drinking and how alcoholism destroys lives. The group sec...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Well last night I wasn't feeling physically well. I was trembly and achy and nauseous. So I asked a neighbour for a lift to a meeting as I didn't think driving would be a bright idea. On the way there I developed a headache, which turned into a light sensitive headache. Now of course, I spent the next hour a...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

With immense gratitude I'm wrapping up another sober decade and beginning a new one. Working today hopefully finishing a nice project in Tampa, and it's going to be wonderful day in the 70's. The wife's family wanted to give me a party, but I haven't had a birthday party since I was 20 and after lookin...

runnergirl · runnergirl

Not really sure what to say here, or why I'm even posting. I'm just so sick and tired of feeling like this. I've been sitting here trying to think of the appropriate word and I think I've found it... Despair. I've used my phone list and talked to one person. It helped some. Tried to call my sponsor, but...

Fallen · Fallen

Need serious sponsor in my area that can lead me through a long term relationship that I have fudged up!!!

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . we invariably find that at some time in the past we have made decisions based on self which later placed us in a position to be hurt. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.62 With the realization and acceptance that I had played a part in the way my life had turned out came a dramatic change in my outlook. It was at th...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I've made my rounds in the "drunken, sad sop" and "sober" circles. The birds just started chirpin, that's when you know you're in trouble, at least semi-morally. There arises a sort of moral center when the birds chirp. That is a funny occurrence, but still mostly disturbing....

newcomer · newcomer

Hi All, In the last few days a fellow AA member has gone back out there. I am upset, but as my sponsor pointed out, no human power could stop her. It makes me feel so fearful and I am sorry if this sounds selfish. I still get cravings quite badly at times where I need to take it a minute at a time. They are less tha...

Mizuno54 · Mizuno54

Hello everyone. I'm an alcoholic and it's beyond time to quit. I hate waking up, worrying about my first drink. Every day has become like the movie Groundhog Day. I want to quit. I NEED to quit. I've lost girlfriends, friends, and become secluded from my family. I come from an addictive family. My mothe...

Tessa · Tessa

We're as sick as our secrets. We all have a right to our privacy. But, when does the privacy end & the secrets begin? This topic came up in group & sometimes I have trouble distinguishing between the two!!!

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

While reading a book called "The Spirituality of Imperfection" -- which was full of different sayings (True sayings? Untrue sayings? The book kind of lets you draw your own conclusions) -- one of the sayings which stood out to me was, "God created Man because He loves stories.&quo...

Simple · Simple

Since I had created a post a week or so ago that showed how crazy I can be, I thought I'd follow up with a little more positive experience, strength and hope. As I mentioned before, I am facing a lot of changes in the next few months: a new baby, my husband commuting for a while, and moving to another city inc...

bikerbill · bikerbill

If this works, there should be a picture of a pair of brand new old stock brake discs. If not, just use your imagination! Just to clarify, I have waited almost a year for these - patience and tolerance - in the 'good' old days maybe I would've said the hell with the waiting and either drove with faulty brake...

Reffner · Reffner

I wanted to share this with my MIP family because it meant allot to me, and it may give someone here a little hope. This morning I woke up a little earlier than normal. My wife was already up getting ready for work, and I was stumbling around trying to find my way to the coffee pot (I don't do well before a fe...

runnergirl · runnergirl

I know it says in the Big Book that we are people who would otherwise not mix, but boy... I so appreciate going to a meeting and seeing people of different ages and backgrounds really relate to and care about each other. The meeting I went to last night was fantastic. I was initially disappointed, tho...

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	My anniversary/birthday, or whatever you call it in your region! (Preview) I just had to pop on to say that I celebrated an anniversary. I had 25 years yesterday, and I have a hard time believing it myself. I had just turned 16 when I came to my first AA meeting, and I was 17 when I finally got sober (drinking and going to meetings really helps!!!) I laughed last night at my home gro...	Simple	13	1476	Mar 19, 2010 by bikerbill
	Why I didn't drink today.... (Preview) I was tempted. A beautiful spring day, a long lonely drive, cash in my pocket, in a town where nobody knows me and a liquor store. And this was 45 minutes after a meeting and 1hr&45 minutes after seeing my shrink. Why didn't I stop and get a 1/2 pint of Smirnoff Triple...clean enough that nobody would...	Aquaman	11	851	Mar 19, 2010 by nate
	quick Q about types of meetings?.... (Preview) Hi All - I'm looking at meetings in my area....and the acronyms used, etc, (OD = open discussion, CD = closed, etc etc), but I was wondering if anyone would be able to make a recommendation as to what would be the best "type" to attend first? Does it matter? I mean, clearly, I can't attend a clos...	ElectricTwist	15	1074	Mar 19, 2010 by AGO
	The world we live in (Preview) The world we live in has much that is good and much that is bad. Each day we can seek out the positive or the negative. If we choose to dwell on the negative, then that is what we will experience. But if we dwell on the positive, then that is more likely what we will experience. The choice today is ours. We are t...	Larry_H	1	514	Mar 18, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Back on Chat Room (Preview) Hi All Doing this as a separate topic for information purposes. The problem was with Java--one of the other updates I had gotten blocked it. Here is the web site for Java-- www.java.com. They have an updated version 18, it took only about 5 minutes to load. Make sure you reboot your computer after. Than...	kld47	2	520	Mar 18, 2010 by SoberSteve
	My first bit...Here it goes (Preview) I've Been going to meetings for a month but I still dont speak much.I spent some time with my cousin tonight whos' done 2 tours in IRAQ.In 1995 I spent a few months in Bosnia...I talked with him about some stuff. Hes 10 years younger than me and a tuff guy. I think about the pit of dead people covered...	LastOneLeft	16	1281	Mar 18, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Inspirational and amazing... (Preview) So I went to a night-meeting tonight - something I usually can't do because of kidz-n-wife-n-whatnot but I sure am glad that I did! There was a woman there who's been working hard for a couple of years and kinda like me has a small collection of 30 & 60 days coins and just one 90. Neither she or I even kno...	Aquaman	6	646	Mar 18, 2010 by ElectricTwist
	Is A.A. For You? (Preview) IS A.A. FOR YOU? Only you can decide whether you want to give A.A.a try whether you think it can help you. We who are in A.A. came because we finally gave up trying to control our drinking. We still hated to admit that we could never drink safely. Then we heard from other A.A. members that we were sick. (W...	soberdrunk	9	561	Mar 17, 2010 by SoberSteve
	St. Patrick's Day (Preview) Today I'll make some corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. Years ago, during my drinking days that was the day to drink green beer. One time in college, me and two other guys rented a house together and St. Pat's day was on a Saturday. So Friday, we had a blow out party... with green beer... everyt...	Dave Harm	7	1071	Mar 17, 2010 by Aquaman
	Never Underestimate the Gratitude List (Preview) So today I'm having an urge...same trigger as always for a day-time drunk; 45 miles out of town on a sales re-con mission in a town that doesn't know me from Adam. Hmm, that's an LQ I never knew of before...maybe THEY wanna buy some commercials? No chance of a meeting, but I have my tattoo and my Gratitude L...	Aquaman	8	3687	Mar 17, 2010 by Aquaman
	Alcohol Rehab Inresident...WHAT to expect (Preview) Hey - I got a buddy who whose family did an intervention and put him in 30-40 day alcohol inhouse or whatever you call it where he stays there..rehab. Hes my best friend but have not talked to him nor is he allowed. Can ya tell me in general what he may be going through..and how he might be feeling and more im...	Johnzaker	11	1115	Mar 17, 2010 by Just Toni
	I'm still around & sober... (Preview) Haven't been here as much the past few days. Trying to get my old clunker legal if the police will quit stopping me giving me warning tickets! lol It's all the transportation I've got to find another job & get to a meeting! Anyways since I'm out of work I've been busy the past couple days trying to get...	Tessa	6	552	Mar 17, 2010 by Tessa
	My Understanding of Alcoholics Anonymous (Preview) There is a point of powerlessness that every alcoholic will eventually pass if drinking is not stopped. The alcoholic will not be able to stay sober. The choice will be made to drink again and again. Because drinking is causing severe trouble and the choice is made to drink again the drinker is thought...	stevenlchilds	12	1180	Mar 16, 2010 by AGO
	I'm back..permanently. (Preview) Hey. Hope everyone is "managing". I've decided I am going to circumvent my own awful alcoholic habits! I am taking college courses and trying to study four hours a day. Maybe this is somehow helping. I feel less of an inclination to buy and drink any horrible type of alcohol I can get. Alt...	johnphilip19	12	1179	Mar 16, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Awesome Roundup!! (Preview) The 3rd annual Roundup is over and it was awesome. This one was multi-12 step program participation soooo the mix was wide and very good with lots of new things to learn from others who work the steps to handle whatever addiction that's trying to take them out. The recovery count down was a rip with the...	Jerry F	4	975	Mar 16, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Anyone have dreams of attending AA meetings? (Preview) In early sobriety I used to have frequent dreams about drinking and getting drunk. I would wake up in a cold sweat, very nervous until I relized it was only a dream and I had not gone back out. Fast forward 33 years and I am having occasional dreams where I am attending AA meetings. I wake up with a tremend...	Larry_H	6	1574	Mar 16, 2010 by Aquaman
	Asthma inhalers without alcahol (Preview) Can anyone help me, Im mildly asthmatic, so far the doctor has changed my inhaler 3 times each time I read the leaflet it says the medicine cotains ethanol, can anyone whos in my situations suggest and inhaler they are using which doesnt contain ethanol ..... thankyou	Mella	9	3472	Mar 16, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Just waking up. (Preview) I just found this website and thought I would make a quick post. I wouldn't say I am what might be considered as a typical alcoholic. I drink fairly infrequently, but do find that when I drink I often get drunker than I anticipated. Typically when this happens I swear off drinking only to repeat the mista...	Tray	21	1296	Mar 16, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Easiest Day of The Year To Stay Sober (Preview) Only 23 hours today.	StPeteDean	12	1138	Mar 16, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Glad to be Back On-Line Again (Preview) It's great to be able to chat with my AA friends again!! My wife and I decided that it was time in our lives to leave the snow and Winter weather for the sunny South. After much time and consideration we made a permanent move from the Buffalo, NY area to Brooksville, FL just North of Tampa in November. O...	Larry_H	10	571	Mar 15, 2010 by carlasober
	Question for those that have worked the steps of AA with a Sponsor (Preview) When you worked the steps, did it work? Did you have a personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from Alcoholism? Did the promises of each step come true for you? so my question is, to those that have worked the steps, are these following statements true for you? Did the third step promises...	AGO	19	1228	Mar 15, 2010 by pinkchip
	Just dropping in (Preview) Hi everyone Just thought it was time to drop in and say hi and hope all is well, sorry I haven't been on here for a while. Just going through some changes and letting go of a few things since I last checked in. Its been though but it's time to let go, and move on to concentrate on other things. Some of you I've...	Tina	5	800	Mar 15, 2010 by pinkchip
	Quit Smoking!!! (Preview) I've been thinking about quitting cigarettes for a while now. Was in Wal-mart after a meeting yesterday morning and thought to myself you only have one pack left and I happened to be standing in front of the Nicotine patches and decided to buy a pack. I'm on my second day now without a cigarette and it's n...	soberdrunk	16	1275	Mar 15, 2010 by pinkchip
	Facebook anyone? (Preview) I know this is an anonymous site but for those that care feel free to add me on facebook at facebook.com/stevereutov then just send me a message saying you added me from here.... This is just to add friends as I truly feel all of you are like family here. Thanks -- Edited by SoberSteve on Tuesday 16th of Fe...	SoberSteve	7	1243	Mar 14, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Daily Reflections ~ The God Idea & 24hrs a Day (Preview) When we saw others solve their problems by a simple reliance upon the Spirit of the Universe, we had to stop doubting the power of God. Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 52 Like a blind man gradually being restored to sight, I slowly groped my way to the Third Step. Havi...	Sobrietyspell	0	448	Mar 14, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	It Works !!!!!!!!! (Preview) Hi, Today my Bride and I spent the morning reviewing our time together. In 1972 on this day we were married for the first time. Seven years later I had a gun to her face. My bottom was close. My time came, I could no longer live with alcohol and drugs. Alcohol had "finally beat me into a state of reasona...	Toad	14	1188	Mar 14, 2010 by SteveP
	Moving Forward (Preview) Hey all, I completed my 5th step yesterday. I had my notebook out and was getting ready to open it and my sponsor said to me "You won't need that!" Caught me off guard to say the least. I ended up opening it just to use as a reference a couple times but the whole ordeal opened my eyes a bit more to jus...	soberdrunk	11	1027	Mar 13, 2010 by Aquaman
	A Big Welcome HOME Jasperkent... (Preview) Hi Jasper, You have been on my mind and I have been looking for you to set up your computer and get in touch....We have all missed you a LOT! So that's it, hope you will fill us in on the details of your new surroundings and hope you like everything. So again, just so happy when I saw your response to a Post. Ton...	Just Toni	2	612	Mar 13, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ The Keystone & 24hrs a Day (Preview) He is the Father, and we are His children. Most good ideas are simple, and this concept was the keystone of the new and triumphant arch through which we passed to freedom. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 62 A keystone is the wedge-shaped piece at the highest part of an arch that locks the other pieces in place....	Sobrietyspell	0	532	Mar 13, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	A good Friday to (Preview) Stay home!! But I didn't and so before the morning meeting I was standing amid 5 cop cars, two ambulances, one fire truck and some guy on a moped that made the wrong decision on a wet surface and ended up with some road rash as a consequence. The cops were called and I told him "you gotta do what you go...	Jerry F	4	800	Mar 13, 2010 by Larry_H
	Not Enough Support (Preview) I began an outpatient program March 4th, and already relapsed. So disgusted with myself. Feeling so fortunate to be part of this program....yet still messing up. I live with 2 alcholics, before going to the meetings there is a beer in the hand of my fiance sitting across from me at the kitchen table. Ar...	shanaqua	14	1172	Mar 13, 2010 by mnstar
	I need some new meetings...ASAP! (Preview) For the first time today I found myself testing my tolerance towards my AA Homegroup brothers & sisters and it felt icky. As soon as I saw some of them walk in my thought was "aww hell, here we go again" and during their 8-10 minute droning shares (the "woe-is-me", "con...	Aquaman	18	860	Mar 13, 2010 by SteveP
	When the desire to drink returns.... (Preview) .............bloody complacency! I was away in Birmingham yesterday and today. Good meeting with my new boss, very mutually supportive. Checked into the hotel then went for a walk along the canal. Daydreams about living on a narrow boats finally laid to rest - looked bloody cold and where would I p...	bikerbill	10	646	Mar 13, 2010 by Larry_H
	To Boldly go (Preview) beyond 3000 posts It's been a lot of fun and has helped keep me sober. Thanks to all of you.	StPeteDean	24	815	Mar 13, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Im still here and hangin in there! (Preview) I just wanted to let everyone know Im still hanging in there, I had a slip up last week but Im back to a week sober today... Still going to meetings everyday and checking into this site. I do alot of reading but still feel too new to post too much. Its getting easier to catch my triggers before The catch m...	LastOneLeft	17	731	Mar 12, 2010 by SteveP
	So I raised my hand... (Preview) Monday a student from the town's college came into our noon meeting and asked if anyone would be willing to talk to a group of 50 or so college freshman about their experience with alcoholism and how it started, focusing on the dangers of binge-drinking and how alcoholism destroys lives. The group sec...	Aquaman	16	796	Mar 12, 2010 by pinkchip
	Having a go at another life changing plan (Preview) Well last night I wasn't feeling physically well. I was trembly and achy and nauseous. So I asked a neighbour for a lift to a meeting as I didn't think driving would be a bright idea. On the way there I developed a headache, which turned into a light sensitive headache. Now of course, I spent the next hour a...	bikerbill	17	908	Mar 12, 2010 by StPeteDean
	A Pirate Looks Back At 50 (Preview) With immense gratitude I'm wrapping up another sober decade and beginning a new one. Working today hopefully finishing a nice project in Tampa, and it's going to be wonderful day in the 70's. The wife's family wanted to give me a party, but I haven't had a birthday party since I was 20 and after lookin...	StPeteDean	22	1052	Mar 11, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Just so dang tired of this... (Preview) Not really sure what to say here, or why I'm even posting. I'm just so sick and tired of feeling like this. I've been sitting here trying to think of the appropriate word and I think I've found it... Despair. I've used my phone list and talked to one person. It helped some. Tried to call my sponsor, but...	runnergirl	13	807	Mar 11, 2010 by pinkchip
	Help me... (Preview) Need serious sponsor in my area that can lead me through a long term relationship that I have fudged up!!!	Fallen	7	969	Mar 10, 2010 by Fallen
	Daily Reflections ~ Today, It's My Choice & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . we invariably find that at some time in the past we have made decisions based on self which later placed us in a position to be hurt. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.62 With the realization and acceptance that I had played a part in the way my life had turned out came a dramatic change in my outlook. It was at th...	Sobrietyspell	1	1138	Mar 10, 2010 by jasperkent
	Wednesday, March 10, 6:31am (Preview) I've made my rounds in the "drunken, sad sop" and "sober" circles. The birds just started chirpin, that's when you know you're in trouble, at least semi-morally. There arises a sort of moral center when the birds chirp. That is a funny occurrence, but still mostly disturbing....	Dodsworth	5	559	Mar 10, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Going back out there (Preview) Hi All, In the last few days a fellow AA member has gone back out there. I am upset, but as my sponsor pointed out, no human power could stop her. It makes me feel so fearful and I am sorry if this sounds selfish. I still get cravings quite badly at times where I need to take it a minute at a time. They are less tha...	newcomer	7	2167	Mar 10, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Attended my first AA meeting today.. couple of questions. (Preview) Hello everyone. I'm an alcoholic and it's beyond time to quit. I hate waking up, worrying about my first drink. Every day has become like the movie Groundhog Day. I want to quit. I NEED to quit. I've lost girlfriends, friends, and become secluded from my family. I come from an addictive family. My mothe...	Mizuno54	23	3074	Mar 10, 2010 by AGO
	Privacy verses Secrets in recovery.... (Preview) We're as sick as our secrets. We all have a right to our privacy. But, when does the privacy end & the secrets begin? This topic came up in group & sometimes I have trouble distinguishing between the two!!!	Tessa	10	1645	Mar 9, 2010 by joelo
	Of stories and movie critics (Preview) While reading a book called "The Spirituality of Imperfection" -- which was full of different sayings (True sayings? Untrue sayings? The book kind of lets you draw your own conclusions) -- one of the sayings which stood out to me was, "God created Man because He loves stories.&quo...	FlyingSquirrel	5	512	Mar 9, 2010 by AGO
	Feeling Better - warning long post! (Preview) Since I had created a post a week or so ago that showed how crazy I can be, I thought I'd follow up with a little more positive experience, strength and hope. As I mentioned before, I am facing a lot of changes in the next few months: a new baby, my husband commuting for a while, and moving to another city inc...	Simple	3	756	Mar 9, 2010 by SUSIE
	got my brake discs! (Preview) If this works, there should be a picture of a pair of brand new old stock brake discs. If not, just use your imagination! Just to clarify, I have waited almost a year for these - patience and tolerance - in the 'good' old days maybe I would've said the hell with the waiting and either drove with faulty brake...	bikerbill	8	542	Mar 9, 2010 by StPeteDean
	My wife did a wonderful thing for me this morning (Preview) I wanted to share this with my MIP family because it meant allot to me, and it may give someone here a little hope. This morning I woke up a little earlier than normal. My wife was already up getting ready for work, and I was stumbling around trying to find my way to the coffee pot (I don't do well before a fe...	Reffner	13	661	Mar 8, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Something that struck me (Preview) I know it says in the Big Book that we are people who would otherwise not mix, but boy... I so appreciate going to a meeting and seeing people of different ages and backgrounds really relate to and care about each other. The meeting I went to last night was fantastic. I was initially disappointed, tho...	runnergirl	7	1007	Mar 8, 2010 by Aquaman
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