Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

June 18, 2018Quote of the Week"Give all your problems to God - He'll be up all night anyway!" When I first heard this saying I instantly thought of all the nights I used to lay in bed worrying, rehashing, or trying to solve all my problems. In fact, before early recovery it was actually easier to sleep be...

StartNow · StartNow

Hi all, I occasionally read the board here, sometimes post though it's been a while. I wanted to get your thoughts on drinking, or perhaps I'm just working through my own drinking as I feel it has been a problem. When I drink there are times when I have just a beer and stop, and this is when I'm out socially...

dyingdegree · dyingdegree

Hey everyone...I'm starting my road to recovery, have tried multiple times, but hope to use this as a means of communication with others going through the same thing. Going to AA or rehab is unfortunately not an option for me as the small community I'm in could destroy my work. I could go into detail fu...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

June 11, 2018Quote of the Week"Put the magnifying glass down and pick up the mirror" Oh how I love focusing on you. If you would only stop doing this or that, or if you'd start doing this or that, then finally, maybe I'd be happy. Relieved of the responsibility of self, it was so easy to be critical, rese...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

Daily meetings, temp sponsor, plenty of prayer/meditation...havent been sober this long in years. I feel really good. So many physical and mental health improvements already. Only negative at the moment is insomnia. I can live with that. -- Edited by TipsyMcstagger on Friday 8th of June 2018 06:0...

Myles · Myles

The phenomenon of craving as described in the big book of AA: is this the same with other drugs? The same physical allergy? Or does this only apply to alcohol? Thank you so much for your thoughts.

Tanin · Tanin

https://www.prevention.com/health/mental-health/a20806555/alcoholism-women-rising/

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I'm serious this time. I'm going to 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor, yadda yadda yadda. I'm also going to do something different...I'm going to tell everyone I know that I am a degenerate alky. I think that'll make have some accountability. I'm trying to think of other things I can differently t...

hotrod990 · hotrod990

Hello all Good News Tanin has turned off the Community fund request on each message Board The Community Funding solicitation. was extremely successful as we received enough to cover. about 20 months at $17.98 per month.We are now paid up until l April 2019. Thank you all for your generosity...

Myles · Myles

I am trying to figure out if I have 2 diseases or 1. How is alcoholism different from other drug addiction? Same disease, different symptoms? Or 2 separate diseases? How is alcoholism different from other chemical addictions with regard to the physical craving and mental obsession?

Still plugging · Still plugging

Well, after 63 days of sobriety I just now realized that I have been a very controlling person my whole life (pause for everyone else with a lick of common sense to laugh at/with me). My question is this: how does someone like me learn how to give up control? Is it to simply keep doing the ânext good thing...

Still plugging · Still plugging

Im a Christian that happens to be an alcoholic. Sober for almost 2 months now, thanks to the good Lord above and AA. Ive noticed that a lot of AA members have significant levels of animosity towards organized religion, often justifiably. A VERY BIG portion of my life revolves around church (23 years in...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Dear valued subscriber, Exciting news! We have just launched a new YouTube channel where we will be posting a series of short videos (2 minutes or so) featuring quotes around a theme. We posted our first video last week and the theme is: Self-Esteem & Self-Care. You can see it by clicking on the l...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We have our time together Sometimes we feel bad because we cannot afford all the things we need or want. Whether or not we have all we want, we can get lost in the quest for material possessions and the happiness we think they will bring. These thoughts can carry us toward a narrow and cold view of life. But...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

May 28, 2018Quote of the Week"It's a simple program for complicated people." They say that this is a simple program but that it's very hard to follow. I heard this in the beginning of my recovery, but when I read the steps I didn't see why. In fact, the program seemed simple, and I confidently told my sp...

BigZen · BigZen

Hello Everyone, I have a few questions about amends. I have written before about this matter, particularly about making financial amends for debts I incurred well-over 40 years ago. I did contact all the people I could, with one person who replied to my email saying it was good to hear from me and not t...

Myles · Myles

I have posted a few times here and I am very thankful for the responses and grateful for this group. I know I have some problems, even though most times I dont think I qualify as a real alcoholic. Basically my story with alcohol looks tricky to diagnose, so who knows. There had been times when I drank socia...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

May 21, 2018Quote of the Week"Worry is a terrible waste of the imagination." Before recovery, I was addicted to so many things - alcohol, drugs, food, sex - anything that I could use to escape I abused as I sought a way out of the impending doom I always felt. When I entered the program and began putting t...

Reebs · Reebs

I know I am an alcoholic. My husband knows as well..altho we dont talk about it much until there is an issue. I do not want to go to meetings, small town. can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

May 14, 2018Quote of the Week"Things aren't necessarily going wrong just because they're not going my way." This is still hard for me to accept. My ego tells me that my plans and ideas about how things should go, and how you should act, are 99% right, and that if everybody would just fall in line, then e...

Still plugging · Still plugging

I travel some with my job. Anybody ever hear of AA meetings in airports?

hotrod990 · hotrod990

Hello all, we have now paid our "Go Daddy "account in full for the year. Thank you We still need to pay our other vendor, Sparklit and plan on a continuation of the funding drive starting this weekend and intend to cut it off when we get to 1 year @ $17.98/month prepaid. We will turn on Commu...

LoneStar · LoneStar

Recently hit the seven year sobriety mark. Hope miracles will finally start happening.

ReedRises101 · ReedRises101

Hello, I wanted to talk about my dad's battle with alcohol and tobacco and how he emerged as a winner. He had to stop drinking and smoking because he had developed a cataract in his eyes. He was addicted to alcohol and tobacco big time and the first thing he did when he woke up was to mix up his favorite drink...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

May 7, 2018Quote of the Week"The most spiritual thing you can do is to help someone." One of the most important things I've learned in the program is that whenever two alcoholics get together, God is present. I feel the energy of God flow through me as I talk with, listen to and help another person. It...

TipsyMcstagger · TipsyMcstagger

I love my life. I love my wife. I love my children... So why cant i stop?

Visionz · Visionz

You can always tell who the alcoholic is by looking for the guy everyone walks on eggshells around. Wow. That is me. I am that guy; even stone cold sober. 5 years today as a matter of fact. I don't exactly consider this a character defect though. I've come to accept that it's just a part of my make up. I have...

Tanin · Tanin

https://www.forbes.com/sites/msolomon/2017/05/02/manuscript-of-alcoholics-anonymous-big-book-goes-up-for-auction-in-june/#4b04cfad22d7

WV newbie · WV newbie

Im 3-1/2 weeks into sobriety so far. Been using snuff for over 25 years. I need to have a back surgery, and the doctor will only do the surgery if I quit tobacco. Seems like a tall order for someone like me whos so new to sobriety. Any tips?

williamedward27 · williamedward27

as a person with a desire to stop drinking and live a decent life i am a full fledged member of Alcoholics Anonymous. . the Literature from The Program is suggested only, no one need care AT ALL what the Big Book or any other book says. only the Traditions actually matter, in a legal/literal sense: no Reli...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

April 30, 2018Quote of the WeekThe way to make a mountain out of a mole hill is to add dirt. Before recovery, anything that went wrong or didnt go my way easily became an impending disaster. Toothache? Must be a root canal. Boss not smiling? Probably going to get fired. Left to myself, my incessa...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Our teachers surround us. When we were young, our parents and siblings served as our teachers, but they weren't always good ones. We may have learned habits that haunt us still. Shame and guilt may still trouble us because of the messages our parents and siblings gave us. We can't undo the past teachin...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

April 23, 2018Quote of the Week"Anything an alcoholic lets go of has claw marks all over it." Before recovery, I tried to control everything. I would lie in bed at night planning my days and weeks, and I would make endless lists of activities I could follow that would lead to specific results. I playe...

WV newbie · WV newbie

Any good threads on this message board that covers the issue of saving your marriage after you admit to your wife that youve got an alcohol problem? I was hoping shed be proud of me for wanting to get well, but the only thing she can think about is how long I kept this problem a secret from her (I was pretty hi...

bikerbill · bikerbill

It's 23.15 hrs, I can't find my sponsor's no (its on another phone) so guys, you get it. My step daughter daved hard, passed her driving test 2 weeks s ago and bought a car last night. This evening, car all insured and legal,can I go out in my car she says. Yes, so long as you're back by ten, have an experi...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

April 16, 2018Quote of the Week"The problem with isolating is that you get such bad advice." By the end of my drinking and using, I was all alone. Unlike some of the stories I hear about people drinking in bars, I preferred to drink alone in my home, and after months of listening to my own best thinking I...

Ima · Ima

I need some suggestions for a short skit before a speaker and a dance for AA. This event is to generate enthusiam for a larger conference later in the year. The purpose of the skit is to begin the evening with something funny to get their attention. There may be a few children there. Anyone have any ex...

Joebud · Joebud

hello, I'm Joe. I have not had a drink since Feb 4th during the Superbowl. I have struggled with alcohol most of my adult life and have tried many things to stop. I'm sure there are people here that were where I am now with some advice. Sure could use some. Thanks

Hootchymama · Hootchymama

I tend to be an AA cynic. However, I also appreciate much of what the program has to offer. My problem is this....I don't like the chip system. I find it to be hypocritical. I was taught that it's a "One day at a time" program. How can it be that way when AA groups measure time with poker chips? Why...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

April 9, 2018Quote of the Week"Going to meetings is like taking aspirin before a headache." I was reminded of how true this is just yesterday. I have been really sick this past week - I mean in bed sick. As such, I haven't been to a meeting all week which is unheard of for me as 3 meetings a week is my usual m...

ChelseaOT · ChelseaOT

Today is 31 days in AA and 35 meetings (I think!). I am struggling though. Not with sobriety, but how to share in meetings. If we are sharing our strength and hope, how come I can't think of anything else to share except my problems? I know that I have some positive things since sobriety, do I focus on t...

Stepchild · Stepchild

I heard this a lot when I came into AA...But I never saw it anywhere in the book....It got me wondering about where it came from. I was talking with an oldtimer that does a Big Book workshop I attend about it and he told me..."I'm not powerless over people, places and things...I was powerless over a...

WV newbie · WV newbie

Recoveryaudio.org has thousands of aa leads you can listen to, but I donât want to use up all my data when I listen to them throughout the day. Is there a way I can download them to my phone when Iâm at home on my WiFi network? I found a few aa podcasts that I subscribe to, but I prefer the aa leads best.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

April 2, 2018Quote of the WeekInstead of telling God how big your fears are, start telling your fears how big your God is." Before recovery, we were driven by a hundred forms of self-centered fear. During steps 6 and 7, we began to release some of these character defects, but some habits are hard to bre...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

It's an esteemable act to stop and smell the roses. For years I diligently and faithfully read my daily meditations. I worked them into my routine activities, just as I shower, brush my teeth, and press my clothes. After each reading, I'd stop and digest the material, allowing myself to mentally inte...

WV newbie · WV newbie

My work day runs from 8am through 4pm everyday and Iâm a traveling sales rep. For me, the absolute worst time of the day for urges is 1pm through 6pm. (Anytime before 1pm or after 6pm is much easier for me.) Iâm constantly driving past stores that sell beer during my work day. Jobs are scarce in my area and I...

ImFree2003 · ImFree2003

Some of you know me and most do not. I am Rose, John's ex-wife. I am very happy to see that Miracles In Progress is still up and running. When we parted several years ago, he would not allow me to be on the site. Since his passing, I was actually afraid to log on and see people's reactions because me on the b...

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	Wisdom of the Rooms 6-18 (Preview) June 18, 2018Quote of the Week"Give all your problems to God - He'll be up all night anyway!" When I first heard this saying I instantly thought of all the nights I used to lay in bed worrying, rehashing, or trying to solve all my problems. In fact, before early recovery it was actually easier to sleep be...	Pythonpappy	0	822	Jun 18, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Question..... (Preview) Hi all, I occasionally read the board here, sometimes post though it's been a while. I wanted to get your thoughts on drinking, or perhaps I'm just working through my own drinking as I feel it has been a problem. When I drink there are times when I have just a beer and stop, and this is when I'm out socially...	StartNow	7	823	Jun 15, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	1st Day...Difficult Position (Preview) Hey everyone...I'm starting my road to recovery, have tried multiple times, but hope to use this as a means of communication with others going through the same thing. Going to AA or rehab is unfortunately not an option for me as the small community I'm in could destroy my work. I could go into detail fu...	dyingdegree	7	887	Jun 15, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 6-11 (Preview) June 11, 2018Quote of the Week"Put the magnifying glass down and pick up the mirror" Oh how I love focusing on you. If you would only stop doing this or that, or if you'd start doing this or that, then finally, maybe I'd be happy. Relieved of the responsibility of self, it was so easy to be critical, rese...	Pythonpappy	0	725	Jun 11, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Day 11 - feeling amazing (Preview) Daily meetings, temp sponsor, plenty of prayer/meditation...havent been sober this long in years. I feel really good. So many physical and mental health improvements already. Only negative at the moment is insomnia. I can live with that. -- Edited by TipsyMcstagger on Friday 8th of June 2018 06:0...	TipsyMcstagger	5	839	Jun 9, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Craving (Preview) The phenomenon of craving as described in the big book of AA: is this the same with other drugs? The same physical allergy? Or does this only apply to alcohol? Thank you so much for your thoughts.	Myles	7	769	Jun 7, 2018 by Fyne Spirit
	More Women Than Ever Addicted to Alcohol (Preview) https://www.prevention.com/health/mental-health/a20806555/alcoholism-women-rising/	Tanin	2	1241	Jun 4, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	I've decided to stop drinking (Preview) I'm serious this time. I'm going to 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor, yadda yadda yadda. I'm also going to do something different...I'm going to tell everyone I know that I am a degenerate alky. I think that'll make have some accountability. I'm trying to think of other things I can differently t...	TipsyMcstagger	4	829	Jun 3, 2018 by Fyne Spirit
	MIP Board Funding (Preview) Hello all Good News Tanin has turned off the Community fund request on each message Board The Community Funding solicitation. was extremely successful as we received enough to cover. about 20 months at $17.98 per month.We are now paid up until l April 2019. Thank you all for your generosity...	hotrod990	1	831	Jun 2, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Question about the disease (Preview) I am trying to figure out if I have 2 diseases or 1. How is alcoholism different from other drug addiction? Same disease, different symptoms? Or 2 separate diseases? How is alcoholism different from other chemical addictions with regard to the physical craving and mental obsession?	Myles	3	842	Jun 2, 2018 by Fyne Spirit
	Control freak (Preview) Well, after 63 days of sobriety I just now realized that I have been a very controlling person my whole life (pause for everyone else with a lick of common sense to laugh at/with me). My question is this: how does someone like me learn how to give up control? Is it to simply keep doing the ânext good thing...	Still plugging	5	810	Jun 2, 2018 by Fyne Spirit
	Non-judgemental church goer (Preview) Im a Christian that happens to be an alcoholic. Sober for almost 2 months now, thanks to the good Lord above and AA. Ive noticed that a lot of AA members have significant levels of animosity towards organized religion, often justifiably. A VERY BIG portion of my life revolves around church (23 years in...	Still plugging	6	916	Jun 2, 2018 by Fyne Spirit
	Wisdom of the Rooms 5-31 (Preview) Dear valued subscriber, Exciting news! We have just launched a new YouTube channel where we will be posting a series of short videos (2 minutes or so) featuring quotes around a theme. We posted our first video last week and the theme is: Self-Esteem & Self-Care. You can see it by clicking on the l...	Pythonpappy	0	804	May 31, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminders - May (Preview)	Pythonpappy	30	1410	May 31, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - May (Preview) We have our time together Sometimes we feel bad because we cannot afford all the things we need or want. Whether or not we have all we want, we can get lost in the quest for material possessions and the happiness we think they will bring. These thoughts can carry us toward a narrow and cold view of life. But...	Pythonpappy	29	882	May 31, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 5-28 (Preview) May 28, 2018Quote of the Week"It's a simple program for complicated people." They say that this is a simple program but that it's very hard to follow. I heard this in the beginning of my recovery, but when I read the steps I didn't see why. In fact, the program seemed simple, and I confidently told my sp...	Pythonpappy	0	729	May 28, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	making amends to those family members no longer alive (Preview) Hello Everyone, I have a few questions about amends. I have written before about this matter, particularly about making financial amends for debts I incurred well-over 40 years ago. I did contact all the people I could, with one person who replied to my email saying it was good to hear from me and not t...	BigZen	3	824	May 28, 2018 by BigZen
	Thanks (Preview) I have posted a few times here and I am very thankful for the responses and grateful for this group. I know I have some problems, even though most times I dont think I qualify as a real alcoholic. Basically my story with alcohol looks tricky to diagnose, so who knows. There had been times when I drank socia...	Myles	3	736	May 22, 2018 by JerryF
	Wisdom of the Rooms 5-21 (Preview) May 21, 2018Quote of the Week"Worry is a terrible waste of the imagination." Before recovery, I was addicted to so many things - alcohol, drugs, food, sex - anything that I could use to escape I abused as I sought a way out of the impending doom I always felt. When I entered the program and began putting t...	Pythonpappy	0	684	May 21, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	I am screwed (Preview) I know I am an alcoholic. My husband knows as well..altho we dont talk about it much until there is an issue. I do not want to go to meetings, small town. can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.	Reebs	8	787	May 15, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 5-14 (Preview) May 14, 2018Quote of the Week"Things aren't necessarily going wrong just because they're not going my way." This is still hard for me to accept. My ego tells me that my plans and ideas about how things should go, and how you should act, are 99% right, and that if everybody would just fall in line, then e...	Pythonpappy	0	627	May 14, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	AA meetings in Airports??? (Preview) I travel some with my job. Anybody ever hear of AA meetings in airports?	Still plugging	1	871	May 14, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Continuation of Funding drive (Preview) Hello all, we have now paid our "Go Daddy "account in full for the year. Thank you We still need to pay our other vendor, Sparklit and plan on a continuation of the funding drive starting this weekend and intend to cut it off when we get to 1 year @ $17.98/month prepaid. We will turn on Commu...	hotrod990	0	622	May 9, 2018 by hotrod990
	Seven Years (Preview) Recently hit the seven year sobriety mark. Hope miracles will finally start happening.	LoneStar	4	738	May 9, 2018 by StPeteDean
	My dad's alcohol battle (Preview) Hello, I wanted to talk about my dad's battle with alcohol and tobacco and how he emerged as a winner. He had to stop drinking and smoking because he had developed a cataract in his eyes. He was addicted to alcohol and tobacco big time and the first thing he did when he woke up was to mix up his favorite drink...	ReedRises101	2	689	May 8, 2018 by Tanin
	Wisdom of the Rooms 5-7 (Preview) May 7, 2018Quote of the Week"The most spiritual thing you can do is to help someone." One of the most important things I've learned in the program is that whenever two alcoholics get together, God is present. I feel the energy of God flow through me as I talk with, listen to and help another person. It...	Pythonpappy	0	726	May 7, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	WHY CANT I STOP (Preview) I love my life. I love my wife. I love my children... So why cant i stop?	TipsyMcstagger	13	1319	May 7, 2018 by ReedRises101
	Fireworks (Preview) You can always tell who the alcoholic is by looking for the guy everyone walks on eggshells around. Wow. That is me. I am that guy; even stone cold sober. 5 years today as a matter of fact. I don't exactly consider this a character defect though. I've come to accept that it's just a part of my make up. I have...	Visionz	2	683	May 6, 2018 by Tanin
	Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous 'Big Book' Goes Up for Auction Manuscript (Preview) https://www.forbes.com/sites/msolomon/2017/05/02/manuscript-of-alcoholics-anonymous-big-book-goes-up-for-auction-in-june/#4b04cfad22d7	Tanin	18	1518	May 5, 2018 by Tanin
	Quitting tobacco while staying sober (Preview) Im 3-1/2 weeks into sobriety so far. Been using snuff for over 25 years. I need to have a back surgery, and the doctor will only do the surgery if I quit tobacco. Seems like a tall order for someone like me whos so new to sobriety. Any tips?	WV newbie	6	818	May 4, 2018 by TipsyMcstagger
	humanist AA (Preview) as a person with a desire to stop drinking and live a decent life i am a full fledged member of Alcoholics Anonymous. . the Literature from The Program is suggested only, no one need care AT ALL what the Big Book or any other book says. only the Traditions actually matter, in a legal/literal sense: no Reli...	williamedward27	3	689	May 2, 2018 by williamedward27
	Wisdom of the Rooms 4-30 (Preview) April 30, 2018Quote of the WeekThe way to make a mountain out of a mole hill is to add dirt. Before recovery, anything that went wrong or didnt go my way easily became an impending disaster. Toothache? Must be a root canal. Boss not smiling? Probably going to get fired. Left to myself, my incessa...	Pythonpappy	0	660	Apr 30, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminders - Apr (Preview)	Pythonpappy	28	1884	Apr 30, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - Apr (Preview) Our teachers surround us. When we were young, our parents and siblings served as our teachers, but they weren't always good ones. We may have learned habits that haunt us still. Shame and guilt may still trouble us because of the messages our parents and siblings gave us. We can't undo the past teachin...	Pythonpappy	28	898	Apr 30, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 4-23 (Preview) April 23, 2018Quote of the Week"Anything an alcoholic lets go of has claw marks all over it." Before recovery, I tried to control everything. I would lie in bed at night planning my days and weeks, and I would make endless lists of activities I could follow that would lead to specific results. I playe...	Pythonpappy	0	694	Apr 23, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Saving my marriage after telling wife I’m an alcoholic (Preview) Any good threads on this message board that covers the issue of saving your marriage after you admit to your wife that youve got an alcohol problem? I was hoping shed be proud of me for wanting to get well, but the only thing she can think about is how long I kept this problem a secret from her (I was pretty hi...	WV newbie	7	842	Apr 19, 2018 by Tanin
	Step daughter (Preview) It's 23.15 hrs, I can't find my sponsor's no (its on another phone) so guys, you get it. My step daughter daved hard, passed her driving test 2 weeks s ago and bought a car last night. This evening, car all insured and legal,can I go out in my car she says. Yes, so long as you're back by ten, have an experi...	bikerbill	8	802	Apr 17, 2018 by bikerbill
	Wisdom of the Rooms 4-16 (Preview) April 16, 2018Quote of the Week"The problem with isolating is that you get such bad advice." By the end of my drinking and using, I was all alone. Unlike some of the stories I hear about people drinking in bars, I preferred to drink alone in my home, and after months of listening to my own best thinking I...	Pythonpappy	0	675	Apr 16, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Looking for a short skit (Preview) I need some suggestions for a short skit before a speaker and a dance for AA. This event is to generate enthusiam for a larger conference later in the year. The purpose of the skit is to begin the evening with something funny to get their attention. There may be a few children there. Anyone have any ex...	Ima	1	739	Apr 14, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	New to the site and just starting my journey. (Preview) hello, I'm Joe. I have not had a drink since Feb 4th during the Superbowl. I have struggled with alcohol most of my adult life and have tried many things to stop. I'm sure there are people here that were where I am now with some advice. Sure could use some. Thanks	Joebud	10	897	Apr 12, 2018 by StPeteDean
	I hate the chip system (Preview) I tend to be an AA cynic. However, I also appreciate much of what the program has to offer. My problem is this....I don't like the chip system. I find it to be hypocritical. I was taught that it's a "One day at a time" program. How can it be that way when AA groups measure time with poker chips? Why...	Hootchymama	82	25776	Apr 12, 2018 by StPeteDean
	Wisdom of the Rooms 4-9 (Preview) April 9, 2018Quote of the Week"Going to meetings is like taking aspirin before a headache." I was reminded of how true this is just yesterday. I have been really sick this past week - I mean in bed sick. As such, I haven't been to a meeting all week which is unheard of for me as 3 meetings a week is my usual m...	Pythonpappy	0	715	Apr 9, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	How to share at meetings (Preview) Today is 31 days in AA and 35 meetings (I think!). I am struggling though. Not with sobriety, but how to share in meetings. If we are sharing our strength and hope, how come I can't think of anything else to share except my problems? I know that I have some positive things since sobriety, do I focus on t...	ChelseaOT	16	9420	Apr 7, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Are we really powerless over People, Places and Things? (Preview) I heard this a lot when I came into AA...But I never saw it anywhere in the book....It got me wondering about where it came from. I was talking with an oldtimer that does a Big Book workshop I attend about it and he told me..."I'm not powerless over people, places and things...I was powerless over a...	Stepchild	57	11858	Apr 7, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Downloading aa leads to phone (Preview) Recoveryaudio.org has thousands of aa leads you can listen to, but I donât want to use up all my data when I listen to them throughout the day. Is there a way I can download them to my phone when Iâm at home on my WiFi network? I found a few aa podcasts that I subscribe to, but I prefer the aa leads best.	WV newbie	2	899	Apr 4, 2018 by gonee
	Wisdom of the Rooms 4-2 (Preview) April 2, 2018Quote of the WeekInstead of telling God how big your fears are, start telling your fears how big your God is." Before recovery, we were driven by a hundred forms of self-centered fear. During steps 6 and 7, we began to release some of these character defects, but some habits are hard to bre...	Pythonpappy	0	575	Apr 2, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminders - Mar (Preview)	Pythonpappy	29	1030	Mar 31, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - Mar (Preview) It's an esteemable act to stop and smell the roses. For years I diligently and faithfully read my daily meditations. I worked them into my routine activities, just as I shower, brush my teeth, and press my clothes. After each reading, I'd stop and digest the material, allowing myself to mentally inte...	Pythonpappy	29	855	Mar 31, 2018 by Pythonpappy
	Traveling rep with urges (Preview) My work day runs from 8am through 4pm everyday and Iâm a traveling sales rep. For me, the absolute worst time of the day for urges is 1pm through 6pm. (Anytime before 1pm or after 6pm is much easier for me.) Iâm constantly driving past stores that sell beer during my work day. Jobs are scarce in my area and I...	WV newbie	3	649	Mar 30, 2018 by mikef
	Happy (Preview) Some of you know me and most do not. I am Rose, John's ex-wife. I am very happy to see that Miracles In Progress is still up and running. When we parted several years ago, he would not allow me to be on the site. Since his passing, I was actually afraid to log on and see people's reactions because me on the b...	ImFree2003	2	637	Mar 28, 2018 by Tanin
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