Alcoholics Anonymous

slugcat · slugcat

Sorry i had to edit this. scared someone from work would recognise me lol. had a bomb scare outside work today and it scared the crap out of me. I know now PTSD is still there. I flipped out almost. Others not scared. me really scared. Wierd thing wierded me out cause ive been having worried thoughts that a...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- The Alcoholic And Perfectionism The alcoholic tries to over-compensate for their low self-esteem and self-worth by trying to be a perfectionist and will often demand p...

Zebes99 · Zebes99

Hello. I guess the first thing would be to admit I have a problem. I have only ever said it to one person before. And that would be my boyfriend. But for some reason I don`t think he understands just how much of a problem it is. I really can`t pinpoint when it started. I guess probablly around the time...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

and we read step number 4 (from the 12 & 12). Lot's of good stuff in there and it's been awhile since I've read it. Maybe it's time for another step 4. How about a roll call. Have you done your 4th step yet? If so, how was it, and if not, when? -- Edited by StPeteDean on Sunday 16th of May 2010 08:23:1...

Toad · Toad

Hi, May 17 ,1979 I had my last drink. I remember it clearly. I drank to get to the place of no pain. Just as I had always done. It worked. No pain. Shortly after " my time came", my time came. My sufficient bottom was offered to me. the "pitiful and incomprehensible moral degeneration&qu...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: Moral Inventory It is fortunate that we can think in secret, because our thoughts would quickly get us in trouble if others could read them. In our thoughts, we can choose what we wish to reveal to others before we speak or act. In the long run, however, we do not really c...

Reffner · Reffner

Hello friends. I hope everyone is doing well today. Things here at home are simply average, in a good way . I got a call from a local rehab center this morning to set up an appointment for an interview. Not an intake interview, but a job interview ! I spoke with the lady in charge of the program and she w...

stevenlchilds · stevenlchilds

Try to not judge others. See yourself as everyones equal; not better and not worse than others. Try to be free from the erroneous thinking of normal people. Have compassion on the normal people who have thinking errors about shame and guilt. They have not healed their original wounds that happen...

aprilleaves · aprilleaves

My ex husband lived most of his life going in and out of prision, when he was out of prision, which usually lasted a few months, he would drink, do drugs, like pot and he would go live on the streets. This guy was not dumb and when he wanted to have a job, he did work, but that never lasted long. He had book smart...

Aquaman · Aquaman

I love my job as a radio advertising salesperson and copy-writer. It's fun. I'm making a positive contribution to the culture and economy of my little corner of the world...but sometimes I see my job in another light: I am instrumental in consumerism. I AM the effin' media, I just try to use my Powe...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Been driving my soon to be ex-wife around since she lost her driving privileges. Took her to a meeting tonight, and all it took was one sentence out of her mouth to send me off the deep end. Why the f*** can she not manage to stop rubbing salt in the wound that she created when she did an early 9th step on me a...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi All, Just wanted to share some great news. I have been in a deep dark depression, and getting back to meetings....well nothing was budging.....I have been doing a ton of Prayers my Higher Power.... And Dean Post yesterday was right where I was at, was looking at another 4th Step.....and then finall...

mikef · mikef

Morning! This coming Saturday(22nd) director of Joseph's House , a facility for people recovering from substance abuse is putting on a 1st ever 'Walkway over the Hudson! to celebrate those in recovery.I live in upstate New York in a town called Poughkeepsie.Last year the community paved a bu...

DBZ · DBZ

First off, if this thread is too negative or otherwise inappropriate, feel free to delete. Or if a thread like this already exists please merge if necessary - wouldn't know how to search for it in this case. Yesterday was my 5th meeting in total so I'm not totally sure of the lay of the land. But something...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: The trouble is not that we are never happy - it is that happiness is so episodical. --Ruth Benedict Happiness is our birthright. The decision to be happy is ours to make, every day, when confronted with any experience. Too many of us grew up believing that life needed t...

carlasober · carlasober

Congratulations!! This gives me hope and more hope. Keep Coming Back!

gonee · gonee

I found that my prayer today is totally different from what it was in the past. What changed. My prayer used to be a string of petty requests and futile petitions to God. I was eventually taught to change that to a prayer of thanksgiving and praise for God, primarily because of the things which He had alre...

leeu · leeu

Yeah...(AGO) Lee is very aware of all the phases & symptoms of the Relapse Progression, Gorski-style!! Definately on guard and taking action. Scary thing, ain't it?Anyway, here's the gift I got yesterday-went to a Collin Raye concert and he sang this (just for me?) What I Need (Karen Taylor-G...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p 83 My first true freedom is the freedom not to have to take a drink today. If I truly want it, I will work the Twelve Step...

gonee · gonee

I used to be a selfish and self centred person, who was a restless, irritated and discontented individual. Through recovery I learnt how to give. This has been my daily practise. To give quitely and stop complaining about what others are not doing or doing wrong. It's difficult but I always try to focu...

slugcat · slugcat

Meditation. I have recently started, tried before and gave up, trying again now and it is helping. My sponsor meditates and i really want to do it as i know it helps her and i want it to help me. It has been helping recently find a connection to i guess my HP. my sponsor says prayer is talking to HP and medit...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

God, I don't even know how to start this post. Tonight my husband who I will soon be divorced from met me at the house to clean out the basement together. It was hard work, and you should see the tree lawn! There were already people in SUV's coming by to pick through some useful stuff that we set out, because...

Avril G · Avril G

Still wondering who or what keeps stealing my TIME??? I swear that whoever says there are 24 hours in a day must lead a very boring life!! I dunno how I ever found the time to drink. I am secretary for my church now, which is almost like a full time job, I am starting to get into crafting (mostly making c...

SteveP · SteveP

Had my first "RU a friend of Bill's" question today. Was on the train this AM and reading today's entry in Daily Reflections and guy across me asked that. I smiled and said yes. Turned out that he was visiting from another country for three weeks. I gave him some meetig tips on local meetings a...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Hello to you all! I just wanted to say I never really realized that I was isolating myself so much from my A.A. home group, until I started going back again regularly. It is amazing how much better I feel when I go to my meetings, even if I can't stay for the metting at all or for just 30 min. I think my favorite...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Often it was while working on this Step with our sponsors or spiritual adviser that we first felt truly able to forgive others, no matter how deeply we felt they had wronged us. Our moral inventory had persuaded us that all-round forgiveness was desirable, but it was only when we resolutely tackled St...

Aquaman · Aquaman

No real reason. 5-year old daughter is being a bit demanding and I have work to do today, but no overwhelming issues. No passengers in my mental canoe that don't belong there. I just want to lay back on my favorite old sofa with the shredded web-decking and the bottomed-out springs, rest the brim of my...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Not been on line for a while, busy days past and ahead. Got conned at work on Tuesday, I was asked if I would escort 2 engineers on site, as I was going to be there for a couple of hours anyway on another job. I was told the engineers would be done by 1 p.m. They didn't finish until 5 p.m. and we were 80 miles from...

leeu · leeu

Took 2 weeks off from work...just back now and have to return to work tomorrow. Dreading it...hate the place...need to hang in until retirement, which is just a few years. . Went to see my sister and my daughter. Visit with sister didnt go so well, but we have since resolved most of it and committed to con...

gonee · gonee

Just got back from my wonderful retreat. We had 5 first timers at our retreat of the 21 who had attended. The seaside resort was nice. Friday night was 3rd step and fellowship time. All of us took the 3rd step prayer in the AA book. Saturday day was 4th step workshop, some fellowship and then 5th step shari...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- Alcoholics Change Their Circumstances To Fit Their Behavior A normal way of approaching life is to change your behavior to fit your circumstances. For example, if you w...

SUSIE · SUSIE

Wow, really don't know what to think....I have been sober for almost 2 and half years. It has been great getting into a life I love and starting to be comfortable in my own skin. I live a very simple life. I am 50 retired, I run, go to meetings spend time with my daughters and my sober boyfriend on weekend...

Aquaman · Aquaman

He's watching & listening to this video to learn the guitar part. Good song about acceptance. He's 11. I wish I was as cool as him! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnQ8N1KacJc Peace, Rob

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Hello people. Probably not many here that remember me.Just dropping by to say a big HELLO! to all of ya in recovery. Big hugs to you all! Life gets better, Never give up!Love ya.Chris.

Aquaman · Aquaman

No free rides. The seats comes with paddles; if an uninvited rider is not moving this vessel forward, they're weighing it down. Hope they can swim. To keep an even keel I have to pay close attention to my head's "thrust-to-weight ratio". Now I know what so many of ya'll have meant by "...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Went to back to back meetings tonight. Kind of got some perspective on whats going on and with the help of my family here on M.I.P. and friends in the program. I just got a phone call from my brother. Just as I was typing. He doesn't want me living here if I'm getting high. I promised him I will not relapse bef...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Honestly I don't know what I would do right now if God hadn't given me SO many responsibilities and "issues" to deal with right now. Drinking has never sounded nor felt so WRONG and stupid than it does right now. lol Old house is 90% cleaned out now (God, it is so pretty). Check. The "part...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- The Alcoholic Is The Professional "Victim" In keeping with their feeling that everything is everyone else's' fault, the alcoholic assumes the role of pr...

barisax · barisax

... I still find my answers in meetings. Some people say that the program is in the book, that meetings are just icing on the cake. Not for me. Without meetings, there is no AA for me. So often, I have no idea what is going on with me. I will have a feeling of unease that won't go away, and I can't find it. I'...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hi guys, just got back from a lead meeting. The young man at the podium tonight described how this disease took him to a bridge and he stated that he was so selfish that he even resolved to smoke his entire last pack of cigarettes before he jumped, lest God forbid someone else found them and got to smoke his...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

I feel like I am dying inside. I was talking to my brother for the 1st time since I overdosed. I feel like such a piece of shit. He asked me why I relapsed, that I should be stronger than that by now. Told me it seemed like I hadn't been working a program. I told him I stopped a month ago when I got to the 8th step. T...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- The Alcoholic And Constant Rationalization/Justification The alcoholic can rationalize and justify anything and everything. And since their behavior is often...

AGO · AGO

Henry Ford did not invent the car; he produced an automobile that was within the economic reach of the average American. While other manufacturers were content to target a market of the well-to-do, Ford developed a design and a method of manufacture that steadily reduced the cost of the Model T. Inst...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Today's thought from Hazelden is: "God, grant me the serenity. . ." The Serenity Prayer has the potential of changing our lives concretely. The hardest part is remembering to rely on it. What the prayer offers is an opportunity to quiet our minds long enough to sense what our Higher Power w...

gonee · gonee

My Monday night group leaves for a retreat this weekend, to a resort on the south coast of Natal in SA. 22 of us alcoholics go there to do a strenuous work to help new ones with their steps. Friday night, after supper we take the 3rd step prayer together. During the week preceding the retreat the elders of t...

Oblong · Oblong

That's all. I just wanted everyone to know that I love it here.

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

My grandma died last night. She was 89!!! She was my mother's mother. My mother died in an alcoholic car accident when she was 29. My grandma had to bury her at such a young age. My grandma had 11 children. She put up with a mean angry alcoholic (my grandpa) who never got sober. My grandma came to her senses a...

AGO · AGO

That AA was so simple when I got sober You just did what you were told, and the funny thing? it worked it worked for everybody I know I came to AA young, so I listened, and there was a strong program in my area, which was The San Francisco Bay Area in the early 90's, actually right north, place called Marin, wh...

camitch · camitch

My father passed away on September 23, 2008. Today is his birthday and I really miss him. We had our rough patches but the last five years he was my best friend. The sadness and anxiety set in early and became more powerful throughout the day. I left work early, prayed, and went for about an hour long w...

jj · jj

last night at a meeting the topic was resentments.... the ones that are hard to let die. turning a resentment over to our HP is not effective if we keep dwelling on it after we "turned it over" and keep bringing it up to the surface and to other AAs. meetings are great places to air the probl...

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	had a bad day (Preview) Sorry i had to edit this. scared someone from work would recognise me lol. had a bomb scare outside work today and it scared the crap out of me. I know now PTSD is still there. I flipped out almost. Others not scared. me really scared. Wierd thing wierded me out cause ive been having worried thoughts that a...	slugcat	11	1007	May 20, 2010 by slugcat
	The Alcoholic And Perfectionism (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- *The Alcoholic And Perfectionism* The alcoholic tries to over-compensate for their low self-esteem and self-worth by trying to be a perfectionist and will often demand p...	Larry_H	7	4541	May 20, 2010 by pinkchip
	Day 1? (Preview) Hello. I guess the first thing would be to admit I have a problem. I have only ever said it to one person before. And that would be my boyfriend. But for some reason I don`t think he understands just how much of a problem it is. I really can`t pinpoint when it started. I guess probablly around the time...	Zebes99	10	609	May 20, 2010 by pinkchip
	The meeting I attended tonight was a step meeting (Preview) and we read step number 4 (from the 12 & 12). Lot's of good stuff in there and it's been awhile since I've read it. Maybe it's time for another step 4. How about a roll call. Have you done your 4th step yet? If so, how was it, and if not, when? -- Edited by StPeteDean on Sunday 16th of May 2010 08:23:1...	StPeteDean	10	684	May 20, 2010 by pinkchip
	Last Drunk, (Preview) Hi, May 17 ,1979 I had my last drink. I remember it clearly. I drank to get to the place of no pain. Just as I had always done. It worked. No pain. Shortly after " my time came", my time came. My sufficient bottom was offered to me. the "pitiful and incomprehensible moral degeneration&qu...	Toad	16	860	May 20, 2010 by pinkchip
	Moral Inventory (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: Moral Inventory It is fortunate that we can think in secret, because our thoughts would quickly get us in trouble if others could read them. In our thoughts, we can choose what we wish to reveal to others before we speak or act. In the long run, however, we do not really c...	Larry_H	4	1154	May 20, 2010 by pinkchip
	Excited and scared... (Preview) Hello friends. I hope everyone is doing well today. Things here at home are simply average, in a good way . I got a call from a local rehab center this morning to set up an appointment for an interview. Not an intake interview, but a job interview ! I spoke with the lady in charge of the program and she w...	Reffner	5	1061	May 20, 2010 by pinkchip
	Normal People (Preview) Try to not judge others. See yourself as everyones equal; not better and not worse than others. Try to be free from the erroneous thinking of normal people. Have compassion on the normal people who have thinking errors about shame and guilt. They have not healed their original wounds that happen...	stevenlchilds	7	1070	May 20, 2010 by Pablomoses
	A life of an Addict, this is a sad story.. and true. (Preview) My ex husband lived most of his life going in and out of prision, when he was out of prision, which usually lasted a few months, he would drink, do drugs, like pot and he would go live on the streets. This guy was not dumb and when he wanted to have a job, he did work, but that never lasted long. He had book smart...	aprilleaves	5	1220	May 20, 2010 by Mandy123
	Thinking of a career change... (Preview) I love my job as a radio advertising salesperson and copy-writer. It's fun. I'm making a positive contribution to the culture and economy of my little corner of the world...but sometimes I see my job in another light: I am instrumental in consumerism. I AM the effin' media, I just try to use my Powe...	Aquaman	11	1003	May 20, 2010 by bikerbill
	Bah, and assorted F-bombs (Preview) Been driving my soon to be ex-wife around since she lost her driving privileges. Took her to a meeting tonight, and all it took was one sentence out of her mouth to send me off the deep end. Why the f*** can she not manage to stop rubbing salt in the wound that she created when she did an early 9th step on me a...	FlyingSquirrel	17	1544	May 20, 2010 by FlyingSquirrel
	HE Restoreth my soul! (Preview) Hi All, Just wanted to share some great news. I have been in a deep dark depression, and getting back to meetings....well nothing was budging.....I have been doing a ton of Prayers my Higher Power.... And Dean Post yesterday was right where I was at, was looking at another 4th Step.....and then finall...	Just Toni	5	899	May 19, 2010 by StPeteDean
	I AM RECOVERY (Preview) Morning! This coming Saturday(22nd) director of Joseph's House , a facility for people recovering from substance abuse is putting on a 1st ever 'Walkway over the Hudson! to celebrate those in recovery.I live in upstate New York in a town called Poughkeepsie.Last year the community paved a bu...	mikef	4	1007	May 19, 2010 by mikef
	attempts to scam at meetings? (Preview) First off, if this thread is too negative or otherwise inappropriate, feel free to delete. Or if a thread like this already exists please merge if necessary - wouldn't know how to search for it in this case. Yesterday was my 5th meeting in total so I'm not totally sure of the lay of the land. But something...	DBZ	15	1843	May 19, 2010 by barisax
	The decision to be happy is ours to make (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: The trouble is not that we are never happy - it is that happiness is so episodical. --Ruth Benedict Happiness is our birthright. The decision to be happy is ours to make, every day, when confronted with any experience. Too many of us grew up believing that life needed t...	Larry_H	3	814	May 18, 2010 by Cait
	Happy Sobriety Birthday Toad!! (Preview) Congratulations!! This gives me hope and more hope. Keep Coming Back!	carlasober	6	753	May 18, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Prayer (Preview) I found that my prayer today is totally different from what it was in the past. What changed. My prayer used to be a string of petty requests and futile petitions to God. I was eventually taught to change that to a prayer of thanksgiving and praise for God, primarily because of the things which He had alre...	gonee	5	939	May 18, 2010 by Jerry F
	Vacation from Hell with Pending Hidden Blessings (Preview) Yeah...(AGO) Lee is very aware of all the phases & symptoms of the Relapse Progression, Gorski-style!! Definately on guard and taking action. Scary thing, ain't it?Anyway, here's the gift I got yesterday-went to a Collin Raye concert and he sang this (just for me?) What I Need (Karen Taylor-G...	leeu	3	854	May 18, 2010 by louisa
	Daily Reflections ~ Freedom To Be Me & 24hrs a Day (Preview) If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p 83 My first true freedom is the freedom not to have to take a drink today. If I truly want it, I will work the Twelve Step...	Sobrietyspell	0	465	May 18, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Why my life is peaceful. (Preview) I used to be a selfish and self centred person, who was a restless, irritated and discontented individual. Through recovery I learnt how to give. This has been my daily practise. To give quitely and stop complaining about what others are not doing or doing wrong. It's difficult but I always try to focu...	gonee	4	688	May 17, 2010 by turninggrey
	Meditation (Preview) Meditation. I have recently started, tried before and gave up, trying again now and it is helping. My sponsor meditates and i really want to do it as i know it helps her and i want it to help me. It has been helping recently find a connection to i guess my HP. my sponsor says prayer is talking to HP and medit...	slugcat	3	586	May 17, 2010 by Reffner
	Unbearably painful night/divorce/grief/"goodbyes"... (Preview) God, I don't even know how to start this post. Tonight my husband who I will soon be divorced from met me at the house to clean out the basement together. It was hard work, and you should see the tree lawn! There were already people in SUV's coming by to pick through some useful stuff that we set out, because...	jonijoni1	14	894	May 17, 2010 by janet
	STILL ALIVE, STILL SOBER................. (Preview) Still wondering who or what keeps stealing my TIME??? I swear that whoever says there are 24 hours in a day must lead a very boring life!! I dunno how I ever found the time to drink. I am secretary for my church now, which is almost like a full time job, I am starting to get into crafting (mostly making c...	Avril G	6	670	May 17, 2010 by jj
	"RU a friend of Bill's"? (Preview) Had my first "RU a friend of Bill's" question today. Was on the train this AM and reading today's entry in Daily Reflections and guy across me asked that. I smiled and said yes. Turned out that he was visiting from another country for three weeks. I gave him some meetig tips on local meetings a...	SteveP	8	1791	May 17, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Checking in (Preview) Hello to you all! I just wanted to say I never really realized that I was isolating myself so much from my A.A. home group, until I started going back again regularly. It is amazing how much better I feel when I go to my meetings, even if I can't stay for the metting at all or for just 30 min. I think my favorite...	Sacrifice	1	750	May 17, 2010 by gonee
	Daily Reflections ~ We Forgive... & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Often it was while working on this Step with our sponsors or spiritual adviser that we first felt truly able to forgive others, no matter how deeply we felt they had wronged us. Our moral inventory had persuaded us that all-round forgiveness was desirable, but it was only when we resolutely tackled St...	Sobrietyspell	1	718	May 17, 2010 by AGO
	I want a nap. (Preview) No real reason. 5-year old daughter is being a bit demanding and I have work to do today, but no overwhelming issues. No passengers in my mental canoe that don't belong there. I just want to lay back on my favorite old sofa with the shredded web-decking and the bottomed-out springs, rest the brim of my...	Aquaman	6	687	May 17, 2010 by Cait
	Just checking in (Preview) Not been on line for a while, busy days past and ahead. Got conned at work on Tuesday, I was asked if I would escort 2 engineers on site, as I was going to be there for a couple of hours anyway on another job. I was told the engineers would be done by 1 p.m. They didn't finish until 5 p.m. and we were 80 miles from...	bikerbill	3	507	May 16, 2010 by SoberSteve
	Vacation from Hell (Preview) Took 2 weeks off from work...just back now and have to return to work tomorrow. Dreading it...hate the place...need to hang in until retirement, which is just a few years. . Went to see my sister and my daughter. Visit with sister didnt go so well, but we have since resolved most of it and committed to con...	leeu	7	1017	May 16, 2010 by ljc
	4th & 5th step retreat. (Preview) Just got back from my wonderful retreat. We had 5 first timers at our retreat of the 21 who had attended. The seaside resort was nice. Friday night was 3rd step and fellowship time. All of us took the 3rd step prayer in the AA book. Saturday day was 4th step workshop, some fellowship and then 5th step shari...	gonee	2	1594	May 16, 2010 by ljc
	Alcoholics Change Their Circumstances To Fit Their Behavior (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- *Alcoholics Change Their Circumstances To Fit Their Behavior* A normal way of approaching life is to change your behavior to fit your circumstances. For example, if you w...	Larry_H	2	771	May 16, 2010 by Avril G
	Family confusion (Preview) Wow, really don't know what to think....I have been sober for almost 2 and half years. It has been great getting into a life I love and starting to be comfortable in my own skin. I live a very simple life. I am 50 retired, I run, go to meetings spend time with my daughters and my sober boyfriend on weekend...	SUSIE	9	614	May 16, 2010 by SUSIE
	My son is SO cool! (Preview) He's watching & listening to this video to learn the guitar part. Good song about acceptance. He's 11. I wish I was as cool as him! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnQ8N1KacJc Peace, Rob	Aquaman	3	1019	May 15, 2010 by Jerry F
	Long time check in!!! (Preview) Hello people. Probably not many here that remember me.Just dropping by to say a big HELLO! to all of ya in recovery. Big hugs to you all! Life gets better, Never give up!Love ya.Chris.	Cabbageheadchris	8	788	May 15, 2010 by Jerry F
	My Head is Like My Canoe... (Preview) No free rides. The seats comes with paddles; if an uninvited rider is not moving this vessel forward, they're weighing it down. Hope they can swim. To keep an even keel I have to pay close attention to my head's "thrust-to-weight ratio". Now I know what so many of ya'll have meant by "...	Aquaman	8	594	May 15, 2010 by Aquaman
	Went to a meeting (Preview) Went to back to back meetings tonight. Kind of got some perspective on whats going on and with the help of my family here on M.I.P. and friends in the program. I just got a phone call from my brother. Just as I was typing. He doesn't want me living here if I'm getting high. I promised him I will not relapse bef...	soberdrunk	8	697	May 15, 2010 by AGO
	Grateful to have a "Full Plate" (Preview) Honestly I don't know what I would do right now if God hadn't given me SO many responsibilities and "issues" to deal with right now. Drinking has never sounded nor felt so WRONG and stupid than it does right now. lol Old house is 90% cleaned out now (God, it is so pretty). Check. The "part...	jonijoni1	5	534	May 15, 2010 by jonijoni1
	The Alcoholic Is The Professional "Victim" (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- *The Alcoholic Is The Professional "Victim"* In keeping with their feeling that everything is everyone else's' fault, the alcoholic assumes the role of pr...	Larry_H	5	1373	May 15, 2010 by AGO
	Even If I Don't Know The Question (Preview) ... I still find my answers in meetings. Some people say that the program is in the book, that meetings are just icing on the cake. Not for me. Without meetings, there is no AA for me. So often, I have no idea what is going on with me. I will have a feeling of unease that won't go away, and I can't find it. I'...	barisax	13	1169	May 15, 2010 by JW
	Interesting Lead tonight--- what do you think?? (Preview) Hi guys, just got back from a lead meeting. The young man at the podium tonight described how this disease took him to a bridge and he stated that he was so selfish that he even resolved to smoke his entire last pack of cigarettes before he jumped, lest God forbid someone else found them and got to smoke his...	jonijoni1	21	2075	May 15, 2010 by jonijoni1
	I need help (Preview) I feel like I am dying inside. I was talking to my brother for the 1st time since I overdosed. I feel like such a piece of shit. He asked me why I relapsed, that I should be stronger than that by now. Told me it seemed like I hadn't been working a program. I told him I stopped a month ago when I got to the 8th step. T...	soberdrunk	17	1102	May 15, 2010 by jonijoni1
	The Alcoholic And Constant Rationalization/Justification (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- *The Alcoholic And Constant Rationalization/Justification* The alcoholic can rationalize and justify anything and everything. And since their behavior is often...	Larry_H	3	3763	May 14, 2010 by Jerry F
	Bill Wilson and Henry Ford (Preview) Henry Ford did not invent the car; he produced an automobile that was within the economic reach of the average American. While other manufacturers were content to target a market of the well-to-do, Ford developed a design and a method of manufacture that steadily reduced the cost of the Model T. Inst...	AGO	4	3165	May 14, 2010 by AGO
	"God, grant me the serenity. . ." (Preview) Today's thought from Hazelden is: "God, grant me the serenity. . ." The Serenity Prayer has the potential of changing our lives concretely. The hardest part is remembering to rely on it. What the prayer offers is an opportunity to quiet our minds long enough to sense what our Higher Power w...	Larry_H	2	963	May 14, 2010 by Aquaman
	4th & 5th step retreat. (Preview) My Monday night group leaves for a retreat this weekend, to a resort on the south coast of Natal in SA. 22 of us alcoholics go there to do a strenuous work to help new ones with their steps. Friday night, after supper we take the 3rd step prayer together. During the week preceding the retreat the elders of t...	gonee	4	5324	May 14, 2010 by Aquaman
	I love this message board! (Preview) That's all. I just wanted everyone to know that I love it here.	Oblong	11	892	May 14, 2010 by Cait
	She is gone and in a better place (Preview) My grandma died last night. She was 89!!! She was my mother's mother. My mother died in an alcoholic car accident when she was 29. My grandma had to bury her at such a young age. My grandma had 11 children. She put up with a mean angry alcoholic (my grandpa) who never got sober. My grandma came to her senses a...	jonijoni1	9	837	May 14, 2010 by SteveP
	I never realized how lucky I was (Preview) That AA was so simple when I got sober You just did what you were told, and the funny thing? it worked it worked for everybody I know I came to AA young, so I listened, and there was a strong program in my area, which was The San Francisco Bay Area in the early 90's, actually right north, place called Marin, wh...	AGO	9	1318	May 14, 2010 by AGO
	Rough Day (Preview) My father passed away on September 23, 2008. Today is his birthday and I really miss him. We had our rough patches but the last five years he was my best friend. The sadness and anxiety set in early and became more powerful throughout the day. I left work early, prayed, and went for about an hour long w...	camitch	12	736	May 13, 2010 by jonijoni1
	me, have resentments????? (Preview) last night at a meeting the topic was resentments.... the ones that are hard to let die. turning a resentment over to our HP is not effective if we keep dwelling on it after we "turned it over" and keep bringing it up to the surface and to other AAs. meetings are great places to air the probl...	jj	5	600	May 13, 2010 by Aquaman
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