Alcoholics Anonymous

bikerbill · bikerbill

So I've been away in North Wales for a week, but this time I prepared properly. Printed off my meetings lists, took my books, was explicit about what I wanted to do. My wife came with me and lo and behold, it went pretty well. We stayed in a small cottage, very remote, 500 yds from a trout lake, which I fishe...

angelov8 · angelov8

HI, some of have confirmed our plans to attend the SAT. online meeting. So if you want to show up, there will be someone there. If you want more information, please leave a message here, or scroll down to two threads from last week, titled O/L meeting and ONLINE MEETING.

Reffner · Reffner

I've been in a bit of a slump for the last day or so, and have been doing alot of soul searching to try and figure out why. It then occured to me that there's still a part of me (moral issues more or less) that I'm holding on to, telling myself "I'll let them go when I get to that step". Very messed u...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I'd like to share with you a very special day in my life. When I started in recovery, I really struggled with the thoughts of a Higher Power. I searched many different religions, philosophies, even ancient mythologies. But what hit home with me was the beliefs of the Native Americans. I live in the Hear...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

How persistently we claim the right to decide all by ourselves just what we shall think and just how we shall act. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 37 If I accept and act upon the advice of those who have made the program work for themselves, I have a chance to outgrow the limits of the past. Some prob...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, still going to meetings, have not lost the compulsion to drink though, had a hard time yesterday evening, had to sit on my hands quite a bit, anonymity is a big issue at our meetings with people breaking it, I am not as bothered about it coming out that I am an A as what I was, probably because it did...

Mike B. · Mike B.

I thought I would write about my current situation and get some advise from you folks. My last post on the same subject can be located on 7/13/09. It's been 3 weeks since my wife's relationship ended with her friend(Man). She said she wanted to be with me. I discussed with her what I was willing to acc...

Jane05 · Jane05

Hello All I just had to show you want I ran across yesterday. Recognized our friend right off. Don't know the other guy though. *Hope I did this right. (fingers crossed) LOL

MDC · MDC

OK, so how does thing from so far back, seem to come back to bite you in the ass? We want to lat the past be the past...make amends and move on. It doesn't always work. I think with PTS, Bipolar (which came first?) Maybe I'm just crazy? I'm doing OK. Not drinking, dealing with my relationship issues...

Doll · Doll

This had been Aiken Central Groups home for over 30 yrs. We are all saddened by the loss but nothing happens by mistake and we're looking forward to onword and upword ~ J -- Edited by Doll on Friday 31st of July 2009 10:10:03 PM

Ken81 · Ken81

I have been involved with AA for 4 years. I just got out of detox for the 3rd time. I have only been able to maintain my sobriety for 3 to 6 months at a time. I know I need to maintain my meetings and book work. But after 3 to 6 months I tend to fade away from it. If anyone has any suggestions on how to help me ma...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Do any of you have any advice on ways to deal with initial mood-swings and crankiness that comes about when first quitting? I got into the stupidest fight with my girlfriend today and totally bit her head off. I was a going to eat a piece of pizza but all the small plates were in the dishwasher. I noticed he...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

I ask my HP to remove my projections, work on my stubborness, possessiveness, jealousy & my tendency to worry over nothing; to help me learn the value of empathy & cultivate a sense of humour to displace my irritable disposition. Not to make any material thing an exclusive goal in life. I ask...

kj · kj

Does anyone attend the online meetings here or on any other site? If so, do you find them helpful? (Thought I'd reask --without my editorial....:))

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi All, Sorry to say that in just practicing--getting into the OnLine Meeting, my Computer had a Security Warning........My Java option has expired.....just spent about an hour seeing if I could update,...................my computer that I have now is different that the one I had two years ago...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS , p. 77How easily I can become misdirected in approaching the Eighth Step! I wish to be free, somehow transformed by my Sixth and Seventh Step work. Now, more than ever, I am vulnerable to my own se...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Mawnin' ladies and gents. There is something I have been obsessing about for the past few days. It is a "want", not a need. And I am trying to get this "want" object for myself. But it is a little difficult, and I will be a teeny weeny bit disappointed if it does not come through. So...

Jane05 · Jane05

I'm so grateful that our Program is a Program of attraction. A women I tried to worked with in little while back, and who had to try it her way, called me yesterday. She told she needed the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wow, big Step for her and for anyone who can pick up the phone and call one of us and a...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I realize that if I'm going to actually "work the program" I'm going to have to make amends with people (regardless of how much of an asshole they were) but there's one issue that I just can't get over until I dish out a little retribution. I know this may sound like I'm being facetious but I'm n...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Well, now I know why they say don't get in a relationship in your first year. Just found out I was being cheated on the whole time by my so called boyfriend this last 8 months. Thankfully, my first thoughts are not about getting fucked up. I feel really sad, scared, and like a fool. Again, my insights i...

kj · kj

I have been reading the posts on this website for a little while now - and even tried to sign up-- I must have deleted the confirmation email so I just read what others posted and tried to participate that way (felt a bit like a stalker)- I do feel like I know a few of you already though. Anyway...I think it is...

carlasober · carlasober

Hello my name is carla and i am a alcoholic.

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I am still sober (from alcohol), but am still constantly searching for other ways to make me feel good. I hate it. Even if it's just an energy drink. I was doing so good, and though I have not drank, I feel in my heart I have relapsed on another level. There's so much more to being sober than just not drin...

MDC · MDC

I'm back. We had a great time, doing, pretty much nothing. Now, I'm back to reality, not a good place. Work, 60 hrs a week, kids back to school, (we do year round school) and of course the relationship BS. I bought a 6 on the way home. Looking at them, when did they start making bottles out of plastic??...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

I realised today (again) during & after Carl's birthday share that in order to be selfless & have my worth as a Gift of God I truly do need to give up self-seeking defects such as self-pity, self-justification, self-importance, self-condemnation so that I can allow for their respective opp...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

'sup all? Doncha know the world is ending?? Well ok maybe not. Just wanted to use that emoticon. I like boxers (but in this heat... let's just say the answer to "boxers or briefs" is, NO!) I got nothin' to say. (That doesn't always stop me from sayin' it though!)

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Hello everyone; I recieved a phone call from my old boss, who had to let me go a few yrs back due to alcohol issues, and she wanted to talk to me about another employee there that had been with said place for numerous yrs and had got into the same thing, alcohol etc. Would it be okay if she gave her my number? W...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi Jen, Don't really know if you ever come in here and read, maybe you do and maybe you don't. Just want to say how much I miss you and your words of wisdom. (Dont know if your computer is broken, and cannot get another) Just wanted to say, again, how much we are missing one of our main grounding for...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Happy Soberversary, our dear Dean xxx Thank you for being such a steady, helpful, attentive, good example to all us Sobervibers! You are an Inspiration & I'm so proud to watch you give & grow. Thank you for being a staple contribution to our MIP board. Your stalwart, calming influence cre...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi All, In my little community they had a Major Water line break, so with notice the water was suppose to be off from 900 am til 500pm. Went into my bathroom and without thinking, like a reflex, started to turn on the water, it was only 1pm, it was ON, how great I thought at the time. Then from some air tha...

Ali7leighton · Ali7leighton

Hi all, I went to a meeting last night and it helped so much - tonight i'm at home on my own (plus kids) and my head is off on one! I know there is some positive stuff going on for me right now but it keeps getting buried - i've signed up for a short 4 month Open University course, i'm also off my anit depressant af...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Sadly the story of my life is about as complex as shampoo instructions. I guess I could have thrown a "puke on self" in there but that's just a given :|

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

my sponsor supposedly goes to this 7am meeting. I want to go but it starts in an hour...I have no money or gas so I cant really get there. Do ya think it would be ok to call my "sponsor" at 6am to ask him for a ride? Seems a self evident question but i just dont know anymore. by the time anyone answers...

Crystalcc · Crystalcc

Hello, My fiance is currently in rehab, and it appears he is on his "pink cloud," and is feeling quite invincible. He believes he is strong enought to handle life without having to go to AA meetings when he gets out. He told me that he thinks AA is more of a service to those who had problems wit...

Ali7leighton · Ali7leighton

Hi there all, i'm looking for some good advice on daily inventories. i'm just trying to get these in as part of my daily routine, Ali.

traher · traher

Hello everyone, I am brand new to the site. I've been an alcoholic since I was 21 (29 now), although I didn't know it until recently. I thought I was fine as long as I didn't drink everyday, who cared if the weekends I was constantly drunk. I am married now and my drinking has slowed, but when I do drink I...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, I am going to take my time in relation to the steps and finding a sponsor. I discussed same with fellow member after meeting. At the moment, I'm just trying to get my head around everything, avoiding the playground and to actually take it one day at a time, when it goes too fast for me, I recourse t...

turninggrey · turninggrey

I am not sure if anyone remembers my post a couple weeks ago about me having a job where I travel a bunch and end up eating dinner and lunch at the hotel bar because thats where my co workers congregate. I got some suggestions to not eat at the bar, so tonight I bought a couple of appetizers and moved to a tabl...

Reffner · Reffner

Greetings to all. I've been a member here for a few weeks, and always look forward to reading all the great things here. I'm hoping you all can share some of your experience strength and hope with me. I got out of rehab 3 weeks ago today, and have 111 day behind me. I started trying to get sober about 5 yea...

eastcoastscott · eastcoastscott

Anybody seen or heard from Carol? (Quetzel)

newcomer · newcomer

Dear All, went to my second meeting today and the shares were good. I do not feel able to contribute yet and feel a bit of a phoney, though in reality I have every genuine reason to be there. I am slowly picking up the threads of real living and some of it hurts, my father wishes me to go over to his house on thur...

kj · kj

Does anyone attend the online meetings here or on any other site? If so, do you find them helpful? I'm still struggling with the going back to the meeting grind like I used to...we were all so young and there were so many of us in our "group" -- kind of like a high school class. The whereabouts of...

angelov8 · angelov8

Hi everyone, Gratefully still sober. I have been selective about sharing with those around me about the new life I'm leading. I would NEVER break the anonymity of another member. This is my question. I have friends who are pestering me about where the heck I've been lately, and why I am not returnin...

fa1rydust · fa1rydust

Hi. I am 37 days sober. I am so very grateful to have attended that first meeting on June 19th 2009. Since then I have been to a meeting almost every day and two some days. It's helping me to not pick up that first drink and to recognise that it is a daily reprieve. I'm exhausted tonight and have a thump...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear All, I sourced the meetings I can get to today and will be starting today. I was supposed to be going to the races. nervous but have looked up the directions twice and will leave in plenty of time to get there. -- Edited by newcomer on Monday 27th of July 2009 04:15:26 AM

joelo · joelo

i stumbled across a text file on my old laptop today and found this poem. The file was dated 9/27/2008. It was written to be a song, so some "rhythm" should be utilized in reading it: 18 years ... 18 years older, not wiser but worse for the wear; Eyes closed at the sunset so i won't be tempted to st...

newcomer · newcomer

First meeting done, feel good, did not feel as if I did not belong, the opposite, I think I was fairly deluded where meetings were concerned as I imagined they were not really for me, met some great people, got some numbers and am going back tomorrow, was supposed to go the races today but had I done so, I gu...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

My Boyfriend Carl turned 2 Today & I'm so proud of him. He loves & lives the Steps & passes it on.. Here's how he got here 1Day@aTime ~ My name is Carl and I am an Alcoholic. For me, to drink is to die.The last drink I had was on 26th July 2007 and at that time my life was helpless, homeless and hop...

RicksWorld · RicksWorld

http://ricksworld411.blogspot.com/2009/07/just-little-jaded.html

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Just a note. I for the first time get on my knees to pray every morning. I am finding I am walking an equal to my peers instead of feeling less than. I always made lude statements about getting on ones knees. What a fool I was. Note I said was. Hugs to you all.

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	Back from my Holiday (Preview) So I've been away in North Wales for a week, but this time I prepared properly. Printed off my meetings lists, took my books, was explicit about what I wanted to do. My wife came with me and lo and behold, it went pretty well. We stayed in a small cottage, very remote, 500 yds from a trout lake, which I fishe...	bikerbill	12	625	Aug 8, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Saturday online meeting, 9 PM Eastern Standard Time (Preview) HI, some of have confirmed our plans to attend the SAT. online meeting. So if you want to show up, there will be someone there. If you want more information, please leave a message here, or scroll down to two threads from last week, titled O/L meeting and ONLINE MEETING.	angelov8	2	375	Aug 8, 2009 by toni baloney
	My HP still doing for me what I can't do for myself (Preview) I've been in a bit of a slump for the last day or so, and have been doing alot of soul searching to try and figure out why. It then occured to me that there's still a part of me (moral issues more or less) that I'm holding on to, telling myself "I'll let them go when I get to that step". Very messed u...	Reffner	4	625	Aug 8, 2009 by pinkchip
	My birth... rebirth... my journey (Preview) I'd like to share with you a very special day in my life. When I started in recovery, I really struggled with the thoughts of a Higher Power. I searched many different religions, philosophies, even ancient mythologies. But what hit home with me was the beliefs of the Native Americans. I live in the Hear...	Dave Harm	5	500	Aug 7, 2009 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ Listening Deeply & 24hrs a Day (Preview) How persistently we claim the right to decide all by ourselves just what we shall think and just how we shall act. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 37 If I accept and act upon the advice of those who have made the program work for themselves, I have a chance to outgrow the limits of the past. Some prob...	Sobrietyspell	1	643	Aug 6, 2009 by toni baloney
	Still hanging in there (Preview) Dear all, still going to meetings, have not lost the compulsion to drink though, had a hard time yesterday evening, had to sit on my hands quite a bit, anonymity is a big issue at our meetings with people breaking it, I am not as bothered about it coming out that I am an A as what I was, probably because it did...	newcomer	10	720	Aug 6, 2009 by pinkchip
	Relationship Issue- Part III (Preview) I thought I would write about my current situation and get some advise from you folks. My last post on the same subject can be located on 7/13/09. It's been 3 weeks since my wife's relationship ended with her friend(Man). She said she wanted to be with me. I discussed with her what I was willing to acc...	Mike B.	8	559	Aug 5, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Look What I Found Yesterday (Preview) Hello All I just had to show you want I ran across yesterday. Recognized our friend right off. Don't know the other guy though. *Hope I did this right. (fingers crossed) LOL	Jane05	12	515	Aug 4, 2009 by joelo
	pts (Preview) OK, so how does thing from so far back, seem to come back to bite you in the ass? We want to lat the past be the past...make amends and move on. It doesn't always work. I think with PTS, Bipolar (which came first?) Maybe I'm just crazy? I'm doing OK. Not drinking, dealing with my relationship issues...	MDC	9	600	Aug 4, 2009 by Jerry F
	Fire @ HG Clubhouse (Preview) This had been Aiken Central Groups home for over 30 yrs. We are all saddened by the loss but nothing happens by mistake and we're looking forward to onword and upword ~ J -- Edited by Doll on Friday 31st of July 2009 10:10:03 PM	Doll	7	955	Aug 4, 2009 by Doll
	Relapsed Again!! (Preview) I have been involved with AA for 4 years. I just got out of detox for the 3rd time. I have only been able to maintain my sobriety for 3 to 6 months at a time. I know I need to maintain my meetings and book work. But after 3 to 6 months I tend to fade away from it. If anyone has any suggestions on how to help me ma...	Ken81	10	619	Aug 4, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	Mood-swings (Preview) Do any of you have any advice on ways to deal with initial mood-swings and crankiness that comes about when first quitting? I got into the stupidest fight with my girlfriend today and totally bit her head off. I was a going to eat a piece of pizza but all the small plates were in the dishwasher. I noticed he...	Tipsy McStagger	15	1043	Aug 4, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	Another Recovery Musing (Preview) I ask my HP to remove my projections, work on my stubborness, possessiveness, jealousy & my tendency to worry over nothing; to help me learn the value of empathy & cultivate a sense of humour to displace my irritable disposition. Not to make any material thing an exclusive goal in life. I ask...	Sobrietyspell	0	365	Aug 3, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	O/L mettings (Preview) Does anyone attend the online meetings here or on any other site? If so, do you find them helpful? (Thought I'd reask --without my editorial....:))	kj	12	420	Aug 3, 2009 by angelov8
	** ABOUT ON LINE MEETINGS ** (Preview) Hi All, Sorry to say that in just practicing--getting into the OnLine Meeting, my Computer had a Security Warning........My Java option has expired.....just spent about an hour seeing if I could update,...................my computer that I have now is different that the one I had two years ago...	toni baloney	8	524	Aug 3, 2009 by angelov8
	Daily Reflections ~ We Become Willing . . . & 24hrs a Day (Preview) At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS , p. 77How easily I can become misdirected in approaching the Eighth Step! I wish to be free, somehow transformed by my Sixth and Seventh Step work. Now, more than ever, I am vulnerable to my own se...	Sobrietyspell	2	1173	Aug 3, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Wants vs. needs (Preview) Mawnin' ladies and gents. There is something I have been obsessing about for the past few days. It is a "want", not a need. And I am trying to get this "want" object for myself. But it is a little difficult, and I will be a teeny weeny bit disappointed if it does not come through. So...	jonijoni1	4	2153	Aug 3, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	A Program of Attraction (Preview) I'm so grateful that our Program is a Program of attraction. A women I tried to worked with in little while back, and who had to try it her way, called me yesterday. She told she needed the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wow, big Step for her and for anyone who can pick up the phone and call one of us and a...	Jane05	2	633	Aug 3, 2009 by Mike B.
	Is it wrong to squeeze in one last act of resentment based revenge before I come back to AA? (Preview) I realize that if I'm going to actually "work the program" I'm going to have to make amends with people (regardless of how much of an asshole they were) but there's one issue that I just can't get over until I dish out a little retribution. I know this may sound like I'm being facetious but I'm n...	Tipsy McStagger	15	1164	Aug 3, 2009 by pinkchip
	Totally bummed. (Preview) Well, now I know why they say don't get in a relationship in your first year. Just found out I was being cheated on the whole time by my so called boyfriend this last 8 months. Thankfully, my first thoughts are not about getting fucked up. I feel really sad, scared, and like a fool. Again, my insights i...	pinkchip	15	3558	Aug 3, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Been outside looking in ---time to come in (Preview) I have been reading the posts on this website for a little while now - and even tried to sign up-- I must have deleted the confirmation email so I just read what others posted and tried to participate that way (felt a bit like a stalker)- I do feel like I know a few of you already though. Anyway...I think it is...	kj	22	524	Aug 3, 2009 by angelov8
	Hello (Preview) Hello my name is carla and i am a alcoholic.	carlasober	8	524	Aug 3, 2009 by angelov8
	Down in the dumps (Preview) I am still sober (from alcohol), but am still constantly searching for other ways to make me feel good. I hate it. Even if it's just an energy drink. I was doing so good, and though I have not drank, I feel in my heart I have relapsed on another level. There's so much more to being sober than just not drin...	cramcj01	7	611	Aug 3, 2009 by Rob84
	Back from vacation (Preview) I'm back. We had a great time, doing, pretty much nothing. Now, I'm back to reality, not a good place. Work, 60 hrs a week, kids back to school, (we do year round school) and of course the relationship BS. I bought a 6 on the way home. Looking at them, when did they start making bottles out of plastic??...	MDC	12	672	Aug 3, 2009 by pinkchip
	A Moment of Clarity (Preview) I realised today (again) during & after Carl's birthday share that in order to be selfless & have my worth as a Gift of God I truly do need to give up self-seeking defects such as self-pity, self-justification, self-importance, self-condemnation so that I can allow for their respective opp...	Sobrietyspell	5	1470	Aug 1, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Everyone here is too dang happy (Preview) 'sup all? Doncha know the world is ending?? Well ok maybe not. Just wanted to use that emoticon. I like boxers (but in this heat... let's just say the answer to "boxers or briefs" is, NO!) I got nothin' to say. (That doesn't always stop me from sayin' it though!)	FlyingSquirrel	6	458	Aug 1, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	A phone call. (Preview) Hello everyone; I recieved a phone call from my old boss, who had to let me go a few yrs back due to alcohol issues, and she wanted to talk to me about another employee there that had been with said place for numerous yrs and had got into the same thing, alcohol etc. Would it be okay if she gave her my number? W...	Sacrifice	8	551	Aug 1, 2009 by jonijoni1
	I AM REALLLLLY MISSING JEN, (Doll) (Preview) Hi Jen, Don't really know if you ever come in here and read, maybe you do and maybe you don't. Just want to say how much I miss you and your words of wisdom. (Dont know if your computer is broken, and cannot get another) Just wanted to say, again, how much we are missing one of our main grounding for...	toni baloney	5	483	Aug 1, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Dean ~ Twenty Years Sober 1Day@aTime!!! (Preview) Happy Soberversary, our dear Dean xxx Thank you for being such a steady, helpful, attentive, good example to all us Sobervibers! You are an Inspiration & I'm so proud to watch you give & grow. Thank you for being a staple contribution to our MIP board. Your stalwart, calming influence cre...	Sobrietyspell	18	1734	Jul 31, 2009 by Doll
	GEEES LOUISE!(Warning: this is real trivia) (Preview) Hi All, In my little community they had a Major Water line break, so with notice the water was suppose to be off from 900 am til 500pm. Went into my bathroom and without thinking, like a reflex, started to turn on the water, it was only 1pm, it was ON, how great I thought at the time. Then from some air tha...	toni baloney	3	854	Jul 31, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Sharing the positive (Preview) Hi all, I went to a meeting last night and it helped so much - tonight i'm at home on my own (plus kids) and my head is off on one! I know there is some positive stuff going on for me right now but it keeps getting buried - i've signed up for a short 4 month Open University course, i'm also off my anit depressant af...	Ali7leighton	5	395	Jul 30, 2009 by Ali7leighton
	Drink, feel shitty, repeat. (Preview) Sadly the story of my life is about as complex as shampoo instructions. I guess I could have thrown a "puke on self" in there but that's just a given :\|	Tipsy McStagger	20	604	Jul 30, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	should i call my sponsor at 6am? (Preview) my sponsor supposedly goes to this 7am meeting. I want to go but it starts in an hour...I have no money or gas so I cant really get there. Do ya think it would be ok to call my "sponsor" at 6am to ask him for a ride? Seems a self evident question but i just dont know anymore. by the time anyone answers...	Dodsworth	8	466	Jul 30, 2009 by cramcj01
	Fiance in rehab, thinks he won't need AA when he gets out (pink cloud) (Preview) Hello, My fiance is currently in rehab, and it appears he is on his "pink cloud," and is feeling quite invincible. He believes he is strong enought to handle life without having to go to AA meetings when he gets out. He told me that he thinks AA is more of a service to those who had problems wit...	Crystalcc	10	418	Jul 30, 2009 by Crystalcc
	Daily Inventories (Preview) Hi there all, i'm looking for some good advice on daily inventories. i'm just trying to get these in as part of my daily routine, Ali.	Ali7leighton	7	391	Jul 29, 2009 by Simple
	Day 1 (Preview) Hello everyone, I am brand new to the site. I've been an alcoholic since I was 21 (29 now), although I didn't know it until recently. I thought I was fine as long as I didn't drink everyday, who cared if the weekends I was constantly drunk. I am married now and my drinking has slowed, but when I do drink I...	traher	12	522	Jul 29, 2009 by toni baloney
	Taking my time (Preview) Dear all, I am going to take my time in relation to the steps and finding a sponsor. I discussed same with fellow member after meeting. At the moment, I'm just trying to get my head around everything, avoiding the playground and to actually take it one day at a time, when it goes too fast for me, I recourse t...	newcomer	4	381	Jul 29, 2009 by toni baloney
	Glad to be sober! (Preview) I am not sure if anyone remembers my post a couple weeks ago about me having a job where I travel a bunch and end up eating dinner and lunch at the hotel bar because thats where my co workers congregate. I got some suggestions to not eat at the bar, so tonight I bought a couple of appetizers and moved to a tabl...	turninggrey	7	398	Jul 29, 2009 by toni baloney
	Not sure how I should feel (Preview) Greetings to all. I've been a member here for a few weeks, and always look forward to reading all the great things here. I'm hoping you all can share some of your experience strength and hope with me. I got out of rehab 3 weeks ago today, and have 111 day behind me. I started trying to get sober about 5 yea...	Reffner	8	415	Jul 29, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Carol? (Preview) Anybody seen or heard from Carol? (Quetzel)	eastcoastscott	10	447	Jul 28, 2009 by BLUESMAN
	Second meeting (Preview) Dear All, went to my second meeting today and the shares were good. I do not feel able to contribute yet and feel a bit of a phoney, though in reality I have every genuine reason to be there. I am slowly picking up the threads of real living and some of it hurts, my father wishes me to go over to his house on thur...	newcomer	7	423	Jul 28, 2009 by Rob84
	Online meetings (Preview) Does anyone attend the online meetings here or on any other site? If so, do you find them helpful? I'm still struggling with the going back to the meeting grind like I used to...we were all so young and there were so many of us in our "group" -- kind of like a high school class. The whereabouts of...	kj	1	348	Jul 28, 2009 by Jerry F
	Got the Alcoholic part of AA but need experience with the Anonymous part (Preview) Hi everyone, Gratefully still sober. I have been selective about sharing with those around me about the new life I'm leading. I would NEVER break the anonymity of another member. This is my question. I have friends who are pestering me about where the heck I've been lately, and why I am not returnin...	angelov8	9	663	Jul 28, 2009 by Ali7leighton
	Hello. Am New Here .... Just Checking In.. United We Stand. Divided We Stagger. (Preview) Hi. I am 37 days sober. I am so very grateful to have attended that first meeting on June 19th 2009. Since then I have been to a meeting almost every day and two some days. It's helping me to not pick up that first drink and to recognise that it is a daily reprieve. I'm exhausted tonight and have a thump...	fa1rydust	10	470	Jul 28, 2009 by Ali7leighton
	Ready to go to meetings - Starting today (Preview) Dear All, I sourced the meetings I can get to today and will be starting today. I was supposed to be going to the races. nervous but have looked up the directions twice and will leave in plenty of time to get there. -- Edited by newcomer on Monday 27th of July 2009 04:15:26 AM	newcomer	7	436	Jul 28, 2009 by Ali7leighton
	Poem written while still "wet" (Preview) i stumbled across a text file on my old laptop today and found this poem. The file was dated 9/27/2008. It was written to be a song, so some "rhythm" should be utilized in reading it: 18 years ... 18 years older, not wiser but worse for the wear; Eyes closed at the sunset so i won't be tempted to st...	joelo	2	606	Jul 28, 2009 by joelo
	First meeting done - Thrilled (Preview) First meeting done, feel good, did not feel as if I did not belong, the opposite, I think I was fairly deluded where meetings were concerned as I imagined they were not really for me, met some great people, got some numbers and am going back tomorrow, was supposed to go the races today but had I done so, I gu...	newcomer	6	383	Jul 28, 2009 by toni baloney
	Happy Birthday, Carl! 2 Years Sober Today :) (Preview) *My Boyfriend Carl turned 2 Today & I'm so proud of him. He loves & lives the Steps & passes it on.. Here's how he got here* *1Day@aTime* ~ My name is Carl and I am an Alcoholic. For me, to drink is to die.The last drink I had was on 26th July 2007 and at that time my life was helpless, homeless and hop...	Sobrietyspell	3	916	Jul 28, 2009 by toni baloney
	Just A Little Jaded (Preview) http://ricksworld411.blogspot.com/2009/07/just-little-jaded.html	RicksWorld	8	593	Jul 28, 2009 by RicksWorld
	Praying (Preview) Just a note. I for the first time get on my knees to pray every morning. I am finding I am walking an equal to my peers instead of feeling less than. I always made lude statements about getting on ones knees. What a fool I was. Note I said was. Hugs to you all.	buckeyebear	5	400	Jul 27, 2009 by buckeyebear
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