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Restoring my sanity again.......
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Well, reading Sarah L. made me look at my med taking........ I have been taking meds for chronic shoulder pain, which I exaggerated at times and my doc. prescribed pain meds. Got sober from booze 2005, I haven't drunk booze since. But, I have been abusing the mood altering of the pain meds even when I'm n...
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Feeling Grumpy About Sponsoring!
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For the past 3 months I have been sponsoring three different women. Two of them have had slips in the past year, one has three years of sobriety. They must want something I have, and I'm willing to share it, but these ladies do not seem to be putting recovery first. They each keep some appointments we m...
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Alcohol addicted husband
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http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/British-Columbia-Alcohol-Drug-Rehab-Programs.html
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alcoholic son
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I have a son who has been drinking and is in a motel ,wanting my help .I have tried to help but its not effective , my husband was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer ,what can I do ? he needs to be in a rehab house but has no insurance and I can't afford to pay for one , any suggestions? thanks
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Thank you to all you strong souls
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I have been reading the posts on this site for a week. I no longer feel alone. I know I have a problem. Just trying to get the courage to do something about it. It's complicated as I also have mental illness issues. I won't bore you with the details. Just know that your wisdom and advice to others is slowly bu...
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Poor Lost Soul
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Swimming in a FishBowl Year after Year... That's sorta' how I've been feeling lately and I think the remedy is to do something constructive for others in the program. Anyone up for an MIP LookAndFeel UpGrade? Marc
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Wisdom of the Rooms 10/31
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October 31, 2016Quote of the WeekHave you prayed about it as much as youve talked about it? This quote could easily have said thought or worried about it as much as talked about it. Thats because before recovery thats all I did with my problems. Around and around Id go, rehashing problems, paintin...
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Today's Gift -- Oct.
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In Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Bill W. spoke of Rule 62.Don't take yourself too seriously.Just keep laughing. It is the best medicine.When you laugh, you look better and feel better.
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Simple Reminder -- Oct.
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New again...
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Hello, I am Sarah. I got sober in 2006, and stayed that way until 2012 when I herniated multiple discs in neck and got on pain pills. I could barely move my arms and was in serious pain. I had a 3 level fusion and stayed on the pain pills for nearly 2 years after the surgery. Finally I had enough, quit taking th...
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joining live meeting at aaonline
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Can anyone advise how to actually join a meeting in progress at aaonline? Not intuitive at all.
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AA Meetings in Cairo and Luxor, Egypt?
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Hi All, In a few weeks, I will be in Cairo on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, staying in the Garden City area, just south of Midan Tahrir. I have found information about the meeting in Zamalek on Friday at 2PM and I have found information about the Thursday meeting in the south of Cairo at Kasr-e...
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Wisdom of the Rooms 10/24
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October 24, 2016Quote of the WeekIve never regretted something I didnt say Restraint of pen and tongue was a foreign concept to me when I arrived in the rooms. Before recovery I was quick to speak my mind even when my mind wasnt made up it didnt matter. I was quick to retaliate for perceived wrongs, q...
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struggling with a drink right now
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I've got a tab open in my browser with the hours of the nearby liquor stores, another with a search of nearby meetings, and now this, because there are no real-life meetings right now. Plus I really would rather go to the liquor store. I relapsed recently after 7 months sober. I've continually had sim...
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Wisdom of the Rooms 10/17
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October 17, 2016Quote of the WeekPain transformed by the Twelve Steps is no longer pain transmitted. When I came into the program I carried a lot of pain with me. There was the pain from living daily in an abusive alcoholic household, then the pain from an oppressive and emotionally abusive stepfat...
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Hello
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Howdy fellas;
My name is Marc and I am Alcoholic.
Larry_H invited me so here I am.
Marc
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The Addicted Lawyer: Is Alcoholics Anonymous For You?
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Guy got sober in 2007. Good for him. He's a lawyer. The Addicted Lawyer: Is Alcoholics Anonymous For You? By Brian Cuban October 14, 2016SHARESBrian CubanApril 2007. I walk up to the door of the building where area Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held. My family is pushing hard for in-patie...
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Why is it so hard
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Hi Everyone, This is my first post on this site. I've been an alcoholic for over 40 years. I tried everything from counselling to hypnosis, etc. and just considered myself a stressed out accountant who drank to get rid of the stress. When it got to a litre of vodka a day and beers and wine, I realised I c...
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Comic Books and Realty
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As a kid, I used to love to read comic books. My siblings and I read and enjoyed them so very much. Superman, Batman, Archie and more. We could be any of the characters we chose to be at any time. I would lay in the bathtub with a stack full of comics nearby to entertain me. Every vacation my family took to Nort...
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New here
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Hi, my name is Nursie. I am really struggling right now. My life is unmanageable. I absolutely have no control over alcohol. I cannot do this alone and I need help. I am willing to do anything it takes to be sober. I have ave gone to AA a couple of times but never long enough to work the steps or find a home gr...
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Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless
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Hi, I am new here. I am a woman in my 50s and I didn't drink much until a few years ago when I started caring for an ill family member. I am now drinking a bottle of wine every night. Well, almost a whole bottle, more like 3/4 of a bottle. I am really worried that I am too far gone for help. I still manage to get up...
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Comic for the Day
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Soberversary
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That time of year again. I am grateful to be sober. Today, when I think of my early time in the AA program, I am amazed that I stayed sober. But I just saw that others were staying sober, learned how they did it, then tried to do what they had done. I am still learning how other people do it. It works.
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Wisdom of the Rooms 10/10
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October 10, 2016Quote of the WeekWhen I am in my head, I am with the last person I got drunk with. This quote reminds me still that my best thinking got me a seat in recovery. That by myself, my solutions to my problems are still self-serving and often driven by fear. Before recovery it was this inner...
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Motivational Speaker -- Let Go Of What's Happened (Or Not Happened) To You
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Good motivational speaker. He's well-known in most parts. Not here. Dances pretty good.
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Etiquette Regarding Sobriety Chips
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Is it customary to accept a chip from several meeting group locations, in addition to your home group? For example. a 30 day chip from multiple meetings? -- Edited by Roman on Wednesday 14th of September 2016 07:17:15 PM
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Mauled and Mangled
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This young man walked into a meeting, sat down in the front row and said 'My name is _______ and I can't quit drinking, I need help'. As the chairperson, what do you say to him? 'Stick around and after the meeting we will go to Denny's and have coffee or something.' 'I'd like you to tell me your story' Marc --...
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Embracing Love
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First of all, I love Julia Roberts. Guess that is the "drama queen" in me that I love those sappy love movies. Just saw (which must have been 6th or 7th time)--the movie "Speed".....ok, tbh, Keanu is easy on the eyes. Despite that, Julia Roberts is my favorite actress. A quote from her: "The older you ge...
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Need suggestions: New Chairperson - "As Bill Sees It" Group pg. 36
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I have finally stepped forward to chair a meeting series for January. The topic of the first meeting I am to chair next Tuesday is "as Bill Sees It" page 36 - "Humility First". Any suggestions on an opener for discussion?
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Help Me Obiewan Kanobe... You're My Only Hope.
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Once upon a time I was a scared shitless Newcomer in search of Recovery and The Treacherous Hive of Scum and Villany of Star Wars fame is what the online rooms of AA looked like to me. I'd log into the den of thieves and the hyenas would circle around. There are bits of me scattered all around the rooms of the...
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Troy's 1 Year Birthday
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Good morning all. I've not posted here lately, but do visit and read quite a bit. I wanted to share that October 9 (tomorrow as I post now) is my sober birthday. It sure seems like a miracle. I suppose that the last time I went a year without drinking was nearly 40 years ago when I was an early teenager. ...
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Definition Of An Alcoholic
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Came across this today. Definition of an Alcoholic Anonymous: An Alcoholic Anonymous is an alcoholic who through application of and adherence to rules laid down by the organization, has completely forsworn the use of any and all alcoholic beverages. The moment he wittingly drinks so much as a dro...
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Anonymity-Anonymous
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It is important for us to remember that any member of AA keep the anonymity of fellow AA'ers as well as be sensitive to what could be construed as membership in AA. No one has the right to post any photo of anyone else without their permission. More info: Understanding Anonymity http://www.aa.org/ass...
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Alone
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I have worked hard to get where i am and i am honestly happy..but i need some one to talk to..no one in my family or my friends have the same problems i am working thru..or at least not having all at one. I have lived my whole life to b perfect and that didnt turn out so well so i just want to enjoy life..i had to le...
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the program is not working for me
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I came into the program in January, suffered a few relapses. but have not found the services that I desperately need
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help
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the program is not working for me
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8 years
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8 years sober today. Holla!
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Incomprehensible Demoralization
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I relapsed, again........... My nephew found me in the bathroom Sunday and I just came to today and was released. I can't believe I've done this again. Part of me wishes I was dead. More of a part of me wants to get better. I missed an important interview yesterday. This makes 6 relapses in six attempts. W...
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Are You An Alcoholic Self Test
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https://www.ncadd.org/get-help/take-the-test/am-i-alcoholic-self-test
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Wisdom of the Rooms 10/3
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October 3, 2016Quote of the WeekKeep the broom on your side of the street. It is so easy for me to point my finger and judge. Hes not open minded enough. She should stop telling people what to do. Hes driving like a jerk. Shes not raising her kids right, etc. By constantly criticizing and condemnin...
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Revolving Door Syndrome
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After 9 years of continuous sobriety I relapsed and have spent the last 4 years trying to piece together any length of sobriety. I have been to treatment, and stayed sober for 6 months after that. I have a tough, but loving sponsor who has stuck with me for the last 2 years. Recently, I have not been abl...
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WHAT I DONE IN THE HOLIDAYS
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Hi All! rather than hi jack someone elses thread I thought I would start a new one to answer Pappy's query. The AA life is pretty fantastic. For those that don't know me, I got sober a while back by taking all the steps and adopting a simple way of living as described is steps 10-12. Life has generally been g...
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Origins
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Hey Pappy, I think I am starting to figure some stuff out. I remember when I first stopped drinking , I was all caught up in the how's and whys of alcoholism and alcoholics. I remember you told me to concentrate on staying sober and going to meetings. I thank you for that immensely. I am starting to reslize...
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Today's Gift -- Sept.
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Being PresentReality can be a difficult place to live. Sometimes it seems impossible to stay in the here and now. From time to time we all revisit the past and yearn for the future. This is natural. Being present every minute of the day is impossible for anyone. Still, we can strive to be present for as ma...
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Simple Reminder -- Sept.
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Insurers Driving Big Changes To Substance Abuse Treatment--Threatens To Affect AA?
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Looks like major changes are coming for those seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol treatment. Looks like some of these changes will significantly affect Alcoholics Anonymous. Insurers Pushing For Changes In Substance Abuse Battle By Mara Lee July 11, 2016Hartford- Facing a surge in subst...
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Documentary-Bill W.: The Creative Force Behind Alcoholics Anonymous
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Bill W.: The Creative Force Behind Alcoholics Anonymous Premieres September 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on PBS SoCal http://www.pbssocal.org/tv/programs/bill-w/
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Wisdom of the Rooms 9/26
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September 26, 2016Quote of the WeekMy brain is like a photographers dark room; the only thing I develop is negative. Towards the end of my drinking I was as much addicted to negative thinking as I was drugs and alcohol. Alcoholism robbed me of hope, took away possibilities of happiness, and the onl...
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Social drinking versus alcohol drinking
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Honesty to I have been sober a short time and recently went on a baseball trip with my son. The other parents, good people all drank in parking lot before game. When I was drinking I could never do that, I would of continued on and missed most of game if not all. The non alcoholic can have 2 drinks go to game an...
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Family Recovery.
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"We think it dangerous if he rushes headlong at his economic problem. The family will be affected also, pleasantly at first, as they feel their money troubles are about to be solved, then not so pleasantly as they find themselves neglected. Dad may be tired at night and preoccupied by day. He may take s...
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