Alcoholics Anonymous

stardigan · stardigan

Due to a lack of finances and a general dislike of having to flip out every month to try to get meds - I am unmedicated for the first time in 13 years. I'm going through withdrawals from 3 different antidepressants, the worst of which is Effexor. Effexor withdrawals include hallucinations, delusions,...

runnergirl · runnergirl

Been a rough weekend for me. I'm terrified that my obsession with alcohol/alcoholism is going to hurt my marriage. I'm so very lucky to be married to an incredible man... one whom I'm not so sure I even deserve. The progression of my depression and subsequent alcohol issues has turned made me rather...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Characteristic of the so-called typical alcoholic is a narcissistic egocentric core, dominated by feelings of omnipotence, intent on maintaining at all costs its inner integrity.... Inwardly the alcoholic brooks no control from man or God. He, the alcoholic, is and must be the master of his dest...

bikerbill · bikerbill

...... I get some queit time. I either go fishing, bird watching or take a long walk. Today it was the walk. I put a load of washing in the mahine and then went up on the snow road, just off the woodhead pass. I think this is the time where I get to do my meditations, just being out of doors, seeing the wide, blue...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hey All... Gotta share my way through this... So, as many of you know I'm yo-yoing through my first year and I consider it a success so far. Before The Program I drank almost every day, whenever possible, for 28 years and caused lots of pain and trouble. In the last 7 months I've drank five days and got rig...

Toad · Toad

Not drinking has greatly affected my sobriety. Toad

John · John

When I first entered recovery, it seemed that everyone was talking in riddles. My sponsor one moment was telling me to let go, and a few minutes later telling me to hang on... (man, was I a baffled drunk) When I asked a question he would give me an answer that didn't seem to have anything to do with the ques...

runnergirl · runnergirl

I feel myself coming closer to this edge. When I look over the side, I see a really big word that starts with an "A." Last night, my husband had to work late so I decided to finish off some beer in the fridge. To me, it was "an experiment." I have all this doubt and uncertainty, so so...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

I don't get to visit here as often as I would like, but I made it today. I am living back in my little community again. What a journey it has been for the past year. So good to be amongst friends again. Life is pretty good now. I get to see my son on an irregular basis, but that will fix itself in it's own time. Sep...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Since becoming a member of AA, I am struck by the amount of awesome people that have entered my life. Last night I attended my usual Friday night meeting. The meeting is different than others I attend in that it is a mixed crowd (not a gay men's meeting), but more so in that everyone there other than me ha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

"...Step Two gently and very gradually began to infiltrate my life. I can't say upon what occasion or on what day I came to believe in a power greater than myself, but I certainly have that belief now." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 27 "Came to believe!" I gave lip servic...

SUSIE · SUSIE

I woke up this morning with not so much of a feeling of celebration but of gratitude. I was remembering where I was 2 years ago....jail. I had been arrested for my 2nd D.UI. I was so humiliated and was wondering just what I was going to do to get myself out of this one. Well little did I know that I was in fo...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Just remembered to share the title of this book with the board as I got it back this morning from another local recovering fellow who wanted a read. This is the book written by James R. Milam (MD) and Katherine Ketcham that I used in college and which was instrumental in opening up doors of awarenesses t...

nutmeg022 · nutmeg022

Hi, I'm brand new here, but I've been reading a lot of your posts the past couple of days. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): I've been drinking since I was a teenager (20 years), the amount and frequency increased steadily over the years. Although ironically enough, I did the least amount of dr...

bikerbill · bikerbill

about 900 miles in 3 days. Started in Leverpool Tuesday Lunchtime, got two sites to audit and a third to test the security on. Got that done by 5 so headed to Preston to stay with a mate, get a curry and hit a meeting. There I am, 110 miles away from home and apart from my buddy Tim, I meet 5 other people that I h...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

I said, ok God what do I do? I'm losing it. The answer came back, ask your family for help. Reasonable. Guess I'll see what happens. Here's the email I sent them, maybe my A.A. family has some input too. ------------------- I've run out of ideas, need help.I cannot afford to keep living in this house...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Good Morning All, Have noticed that some here are reminding me so much of what it was like to be in the grip of the disease of Alcoholism All I knew back then was that I was alcoholic, had been so for many years, and the swinging door of AA, and so grateful that no matter how long I stayed away, was Always welco...

brett · brett

My daughter is 19 going on 49,(you know what i mean).She has had an alcoholic dad most of her life, ME! I dont think that i ask to much of her to understand and be patient as far as my alcoholism is concerned.She has become like my brothers and sisters where its detox or rehab first and then we will try to unde...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We are going to know a new freedom. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 83 Freedom for me is both freedom from and freedom to. The first freedom I enjoy is freedom from the slavery of alcohol. What a relief! Then I begin to experience freedom from fear - fear of people, of economic insecurity, of commitment, of...

Wolfie · Wolfie

I posted this on the Al-Anon Board but since I'm a double winner I thought I'd slip it in here too. Its just a little story about patience tolerance acceptance and unconditional love.When I fell in love with Nancy, I forgot to ask her if she had children. Well, she had told me she was married twice before a...

learning · learning

A friend's daughter lays in a hospital tonight after undergoing surgery to correct injuries to her 'broken' neck. These the result of an auto accident over the weekend. Alcohol related!!!!! She is only 17 and her female passenger 15. (Not sure about the other girl's injuries) A high school sen...

SoberBridget · SoberBridget

Hi everyone: Haven't been online in awhile, but still sober and going to AA meetings. I did add a new thing to my recovery. I just started keeping a journal recently and it seems to help MUCH more than I expected. I've never been one keen on having a journal or diary. I don't know if it makes my emotions m...

bikerbill · bikerbill

...is that it's much easier to change your plans at the drop of a hat. I was planning on Liverpool Tuesday, home wednesday, london thursday home friday. Now it's Liverpool and Preston Tuesday, then to Cumbria Wednesday and travel down to Gatwick wednesday night, all day gatwick thursday and back hom...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Thought I would share a couple of experiences that happened recently. I like to call these god moments or god working in my life. On Saturday I took my snowmobile out on the trail. I've done this several time over the past month. I've gone as far as the nearby lake and then turned around and came back. ...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you. to have a host of friends - this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I've been thinking about making a bridge between me and him. He is the type of guy I would want to be friends with, in short- he had what i wanted. He is an artist, a very "cool customer", a person that truly exudes inner comfort. Long story short- he was my sponsor for two years and then fired me a...

glc22 · glc22

So...I am not even sure what to say but I have been searching the internet for a week now for a online support group. I, for some reason, did not want it to be associated with AA. But I couldnt find anything so here I am trying this out. I truly dont know what I am supposed to be doing or even where to start. ...

runnergirl · runnergirl

As a complete neophyte who still doesn't have her shit together, I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the 12th step. I've never met so many wonderfully caring people as I have through the AA community. Some days it's what gets me through the day... Bless you all! Laurie

DBZ · DBZ

Hi. Been lurking this forum on and off for a few months, the support and thoughtful insight is really awesome, so thanks for everyone's efforts to help others. Today I decided to register although honestly I feel a bit embarrassed typing a long missive about...me. But the sticky said it's recommende...

DBZ · K

I first heard about AA while in a nuthouse in 2000. When I was discharged from the hospital, I was told by a counselor that I should go to 90 meetings in 90 days. I took his advice, and began my road to recovery then. I'm curious, how did you guys first hear about AA? Was it by word of mouth? Or in a hospita...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

During my drinking career, several people made comments about my drinking or things that i did while I was drinking and I quickly forgot about them. But after an incident a close friend of mine said "you're sick and you need help". That really got to me and set me on a path toward sobriet...

Toad · Toad

Hi, In my experience it seems the Step's flow in a circular motion rather than in a straight line. Kind of fascinating how one connects to the other in order as the flow moves on. Skip a step the flow is broken. Some how the Twelfth Step is subtly preparing me for a new version of the First. Always fresh, alw...

runnergirl · runnergirl

I *know* I can enjoy just one drink... a glass of red wine or a single, thick beer. I *know* I can, so what do I have to prove? I *know* I can have one, but I have one and immediately decide I'll have two. If I make that decision right away, it's conscious, not associated with the affects of alcohol, and tota...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Showing others who suffer how we were given help is the very thing which makes life seem so worth while to us now. Cling to the thought that, in God's hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have -- the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert death and misery for them. ALCOHOL...

runnergirl · runnergirl

I have one word for it... Wow. I've only been to two other meetings, neither of which thrilled me too much. This one was amazing. I could totally relate to these women (who were of all ages) and they were wonderful caring souls. I think there were 8 of us there and I felt completely at home. I'll be bac...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

How important are they in the scheme of things? Not important at all. Screw 'em. ------------ ------------ But I got all bent out of shape over 'em anyway tonight. Guess I have a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong way to go. I mean really. The place I work at got some kick ass onion rings. I or...

louisa · louisa

This really I guess relates to K's earlier thread/share re. 'Has anybody ever heard this at a meeting?' but, I have only ever found one meeting in my area where we have cut off times for sharing ...as in 5 minutes or whatever the suggested time is.........so here, in sunny Manchester in some meetings...

New member in St. Louis · stardigan

Hey, I'm Nikki. I'm 26 and I have 16 days sober this go around. I'm excited to be back. My only major roadblock is Step 2. Just thought I would introduce myself. Also, I created a Yahoo group for AA's around St. Louis. The address is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stlouisaa/ Once it gets...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi All, Well it was last week, I was in the middle of a conversation with someone that i had met a few weeks ago, and she is not in the program, does not need to be.....and so in this long conversation that we were having and I was really enjoying....then made a big old fat mistake....when talking about some...

Avril G · Avril G

Well firstly it is now 2:10am here in li'l old UK, and my head is still racing. Life is strange ain't it?? Just when you think you have all the answers they change the frigging questions. Long story short, I have just about got over a virus which lasted a couple of weeks, and my eldest daughter started...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an ego trip back into hop...

brett · brett

My sister is just about to leave a detox unit to go to a rehab centre.Her husband left her before xmas and she has struggled ever since. I have struggled with her in the last few weeks but it is hard because i deal with my own drinking problems,although i would never let her know that.She has been given ulti...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to the next sufferer? No, t...

Aquaman · Aquaman

After being gone for three weeks my wife has returned from field-studies far, far away. Now the feminine aspect of my HP has a clear and open channel to me. It's good to have my wife home. Me happy, kids happy, dog happy...my house is now a comfy and delicious home. Peace, Rob

Bob K · K

I was at my home-group today, and a lady I'd never seen before said something that got me thinking. Paraphrased, she said, "I don't like talking about my time 'out there, so I'm just going to tell you about my day..." and she proceeded to tell a story about how she slept late and had to drive he...

mikef · mikef

Hello family! JUST WANTED TO MENTION THAT 'the wet drunk" story was meant as a point of discussion and not a forum for discension.My process is about working 'recovery" and carrying the message and not to cause more confusion.My only point that I really thought about was the 'STFU' STATE...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

It has been 23 days since my last drink and today is the first day that I actually woke up and didn't crave a drink. That is subject to change as the day progresses, and likely it will and that's ok because I can't really control that. Over the last two weeks or so, when the craving and obsession has been rea...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look around to see whe...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

Did they relapse? Did they die sober men? Did they publish or speak anything in their waning years that underscored their AA vision or contradicted it? If there are any AA history buffs out there that can shed any light on these questions....or just comments....

bikerbill · bikerbill

...can't they though. Yesterday my Mum called me to ask a favour. She lives maybe an hours drive north of me and wants to go to my brother's who lives maybe 2 hours South of me. can I take her, as my sister (who lives about 2 miles from my Mum) can't because sister has fallen out with brother. other brother is...

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	Not sure if I'll be around much lately (Preview) Been a rough weekend for me. I'm terrified that my obsession with alcohol/alcoholism is going to hurt my marriage. I'm so very lucky to be married to an incredible man... one whom I'm not so sure I even deserve. The progression of my depression and subsequent alcohol issues has turned made me rather...	runnergirl	10	1077	Feb 2, 2010 by ljc
	Daily Reflections ~ Rescued By Surrendering & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Characteristic of the so-called typical alcoholic is a narcissistic egocentric core, dominated by feelings of omnipotence, intent on maintaining at all costs its inner integrity.... Inwardly the alcoholic brooks no control from man or God. He, the alcoholic, is and must be the master of his dest...	Sobrietyspell	0	992	Feb 1, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	On Sundays............ (Preview) ...... I get some queit time. I either go fishing, bird watching or take a long walk. Today it was the walk. I put a load of washing in the mahine and then went up on the snow road, just off the woodhead pass. I think this is the time where I get to do my meditations, just being out of doors, seeing the wide, blue...	bikerbill	11	936	Feb 1, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Amber called and won't give up! (Preview) Hey All... Gotta share my way through this... So, as many of you know I'm yo-yoing through my first year and I consider it a success so far. Before The Program I drank almost every day, whenever possible, for 28 years and caused lots of pain and trouble. In the last 7 months I've drank five days and got rig...	Aquaman	14	1196	Feb 1, 2010 by turninggrey
	Sobriety (Preview) Not drinking has greatly affected my sobriety. Toad	Toad	4	925	Feb 1, 2010 by leeu
	Anology of Sponsor/Sponsee relationship... (Preview) When I first entered recovery, it seemed that everyone was talking in riddles. My sponsor one moment was telling me to let go, and a few minutes later telling me to hang on... (man, was I a baffled drunk) When I asked a question he would give me an answer that didn't seem to have anything to do with the ques...	John	5	5861	Feb 1, 2010 by lukin
	Anxiety is building... (Preview) I feel myself coming closer to this edge. When I look over the side, I see a really big word that starts with an "A." Last night, my husband had to work late so I decided to finish off some beer in the fridge. To me, it was "an experiment." I have all this doubt and uncertainty, so so...	runnergirl	12	1262	Feb 1, 2010 by newcomer
	Just a quick update.... (Preview) I don't get to visit here as often as I would like, but I made it today. I am living back in my little community again. What a journey it has been for the past year. So good to be amongst friends again. Life is pretty good now. I get to see my son on an irregular basis, but that will fix itself in it's own time. Sep...	mstrmsn66	3	872	Feb 1, 2010 by Mike B.
	A gift (Preview) Since becoming a member of AA, I am struck by the amount of awesome people that have entered my life. Last night I attended my usual Friday night meeting. The meeting is different than others I attend in that it is a mixed crowd (not a gay men's meeting), but more so in that everyone there other than me ha...	pinkchip	10	1529	Feb 1, 2010 by pinkchip
	Daily Reflections ~ Goal: Sanity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) "...Step Two gently and very gradually began to infiltrate my life. I can't say upon what occasion or on what day I came to believe in a power greater than myself, but I certainly have that belief now." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 27 "Came to believe!" I gave lip servic...	Sobrietyspell	0	736	Jan 31, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	2 year anniversary! (Preview) I woke up this morning with not so much of a feeling of celebration but of gratitude. I was remembering where I was 2 years ago....jail. I had been arrested for my 2nd D.UI. I was so humiliated and was wondering just what I was going to do to get myself out of this one. Well little did I know that I was in fo...	SUSIE	18	1464	Jan 31, 2010 by nick w
	Under the Influence (Preview) Just remembered to share the title of this book with the board as I got it back this morning from another local recovering fellow who wanted a read. This is the book written by James R. Milam (MD) and Katherine Ketcham that I used in college and which was instrumental in opening up doors of awarenesses t...	Jerry F	4	859	Jan 31, 2010 by SteveP
	How do you handle family? (Preview) Hi, I'm brand new here, but I've been reading a lot of your posts the past couple of days. Here's my story (I'll try to keep it short): I've been drinking since I was a teenager (20 years), the amount and frequency increased steadily over the years. Although ironically enough, I did the least amount of dr...	nutmeg022	15	1550	Jan 31, 2010 by SteveP
	Changing Plans, good meetings, missed meetings. (Preview) about 900 miles in 3 days. Started in Leverpool Tuesday Lunchtime, got two sites to audit and a third to test the security on. Got that done by 5 so headed to Preston to stay with a mate, get a curry and hit a meeting. There I am, 110 miles away from home and apart from my buddy Tim, I meet 5 other people that I h...	bikerbill	4	914	Jan 31, 2010 by SteveP
	My problems have piled up on me and become astonishingly difficult to solve. (Preview) I said, ok God what do I do? I'm losing it. The answer came back, ask your family for help. Reasonable. Guess I'll see what happens. Here's the email I sent them, maybe my A.A. family has some input too. ------------------- I've run out of ideas, need help.I cannot afford to keep living in this house...	FlyingSquirrel	11	1148	Jan 31, 2010 by SteveP
	Is Alcohol controlling your life? Your actions?, your Thoughts? (Preview) Good Morning All, Have noticed that some here are reminding me so much of what it was like to be in the grip of the disease of Alcoholism All I knew back then was that I was alcoholic, had been so for many years, and the swinging door of AA, and so grateful that no matter how long I stayed away, was Always welco...	Just Toni	9	1034	Jan 31, 2010 by SteveP
	Daughter woes! (Preview) My daughter is 19 going on 49,(you know what i mean).She has had an alcoholic dad most of her life, ME! I dont think that i ask to much of her to understand and be patient as far as my alcoholism is concerned.She has become like my brothers and sisters where its detox or rehab first and then we will try to unde...	brett	9	973	Jan 31, 2010 by ljc
	Daily Reflections ~ Freedom From.. Freedom To.. & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We are going to know a new freedom. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 83 Freedom for me is both freedom from and freedom to. The first freedom I enjoy is freedom from the slavery of alcohol. What a relief! Then I begin to experience freedom from fear - fear of people, of economic insecurity, of commitment, of...	Sobrietyspell	0	868	Jan 30, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Wolf Medicine (Preview) I posted this on the Al-Anon Board but since I'm a double winner I thought I'd slip it in here too. Its just a little story about patience tolerance acceptance and unconditional love.When I fell in love with Nancy, I forgot to ask her if she had children. Well, she had told me she was married twice before a...	Wolfie	1	1058	Jan 30, 2010 by mikef
	Prayers!!! (Preview) A friend's daughter lays in a hospital tonight after undergoing surgery to correct injuries to her 'broken' neck. These the result of an auto accident over the weekend. Alcohol related!!!!! She is only 17 and her female passenger 15. (Not sure about the other girl's injuries) A high school sen...	learning	10	1158	Jan 30, 2010 by learning
	Keeping a journal (Preview) Hi everyone: Haven't been online in awhile, but still sober and going to AA meetings. I did add a new thing to my recovery. I just started keeping a journal recently and it seems to help MUCH more than I expected. I've never been one keen on having a journal or diary. I don't know if it makes my emotions m...	SoberBridget	14	3333	Jan 29, 2010 by Avril G
	One of the many benefits of keeping it in the day.... (Preview) ...is that it's much easier to change your plans at the drop of a hat. I was planning on Liverpool Tuesday, home wednesday, london thursday home friday. Now it's Liverpool and Preston Tuesday, then to Cumbria Wednesday and travel down to Gatwick wednesday night, all day gatwick thursday and back hom...	bikerbill	12	992	Jan 29, 2010 by Avril G
	God or Higher Power Moment (Preview) Thought I would share a couple of experiences that happened recently. I like to call these god moments or god working in my life. On Saturday I took my snowmobile out on the trail. I've done this several time over the past month. I've gone as far as the nearby lake and then turned around and came back. ...	Mike B.	10	1830	Jan 29, 2010 by Avril G
	Daily Reflections ~ The Joy of Sharing & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you. to have a host of friends - this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is...	Sobrietyspell	0	709	Jan 29, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Salvage something with ex-sponsor...? (Preview) I've been thinking about making a bridge between me and him. He is the type of guy I would want to be friends with, in short- he had what i wanted. He is an artist, a very "cool customer", a person that truly exudes inner comfort. Long story short- he was my sponsor for two years and then fired me a...	Dodsworth	13	1119	Jan 29, 2010 by Dodsworth
	New (Preview) So...I am not even sure what to say but I have been searching the internet for a week now for a online support group. I, for some reason, did not want it to be associated with AA. But I couldnt find anything so here I am trying this out. I truly dont know what I am supposed to be doing or even where to start. ...	glc22	25	1339	Jan 29, 2010 by Avril G
	The 12th Step (Preview) As a complete neophyte who still doesn't have her shit together, I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the 12th step. I've never met so many wonderfully caring people as I have through the AA community. Some days it's what gets me through the day... Bless you all! Laurie	runnergirl	8	1487	Jan 29, 2010 by louisa
	Introducing myself (tl; dr, trust me) (Preview) Hi. Been lurking this forum on and off for a few months, the support and thoughtful insight is really awesome, so thanks for everyone's efforts to help others. Today I decided to register although honestly I feel a bit embarrassed typing a long missive about...me. But the sticky said it's recommende...	DBZ	24	1212	Jan 28, 2010 by FlyingSquirrel
	How did you first hear about AA? (Preview) I first heard about AA while in a nuthouse in 2000. When I was discharged from the hospital, I was told by a counselor that I should go to 90 meetings in 90 days. I took his advice, and began my road to recovery then. I'm curious, how did you guys first hear about AA? Was it by word of mouth? Or in a hospita...	K	11	880	Jan 28, 2010 by DBZ
	Someone said something that got your attention (Preview) During my drinking career, several people made comments about my drinking or things that i did while I was drinking and I quickly forgot about them. But after an incident a close friend of mine said "you're sick and you need help". That really got to me and set me on a path toward sobriet...	StPeteDean	11	1237	Jan 28, 2010 by StPeteDean
	The Steps (Preview) Hi, In my experience it seems the Step's flow in a circular motion rather than in a straight line. Kind of fascinating how one connects to the other in order as the flow moves on. Skip a step the flow is broken. Some how the Twelfth Step is subtly preparing me for a new version of the First. Always fresh, alw...	Toad	6	966	Jan 28, 2010 by Toad
	Head vs. Heart (Preview) I know I can enjoy just one drink... a glass of red wine or a single, thick beer. I know I can, so what do I have to prove? I know I can have one, but I have one and immediately decide I'll have two. If I make that decision right away, it's conscious, not associated with the affects of alcohol, and tota...	runnergirl	8	1080	Jan 28, 2010 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ The Treasure of The Past & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Showing others who suffer how we were given help is the very thing which makes life seem so worth while to us now. Cling to the thought that, in God's hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have -- the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert death and misery for them. ALCOHOL...	Sobrietyspell	0	793	Jan 28, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Went to an all women's meeting today (Preview) I have one word for it... Wow. I've only been to two other meetings, neither of which thrilled me too much. This one was amazing. I could totally relate to these women (who were of all ages) and they were wonderful caring souls. I think there were 8 of us there and I felt completely at home. I'll be bac...	runnergirl	9	1055	Jan 27, 2010 by soberdrunk
	Onion Rings (Preview) How important are they in the scheme of things? Not important at all. Screw 'em. ------------ ------------ But I got all bent out of shape over 'em anyway tonight. Guess I have a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong way to go. I mean really. The place I work at got some kick ass onion rings. I or...	FlyingSquirrel	10	1138	Jan 27, 2010 by leeu
	cut off times? (Preview) This really I guess relates to K's earlier thread/share re. 'Has anybody ever heard this at a meeting?' but, I have only ever found one meeting in my area where we have cut off times for sharing ...as in 5 minutes or whatever the suggested time is.........so here, in sunny Manchester in some meetings...	louisa	20	1372	Jan 27, 2010 by DBZ
	New member in St. Louis st. louis step 2 new (Preview) Hey, I'm Nikki. I'm 26 and I have 16 days sober this go around. I'm excited to be back. My only major roadblock is Step 2. Just thought I would introduce myself. Also, I created a Yahoo group for AA's around St. Louis. The address is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stlouisaa/ Once it gets...	stardigan	13	10128	Jan 27, 2010 by Avril G
	Stepping outside the Rigerous Honesty....UGH (Preview) Hi All, Well it was last week, I was in the middle of a conversation with someone that i had met a few weeks ago, and she is not in the program, does not need to be.....and so in this long conversation that we were having and I was really enjoying....then made a big old fat mistake....when talking about some...	Just Toni	5	1080	Jan 26, 2010 by Just Toni
	Routine??? WHAT routine?? (Preview) Well firstly it is now 2:10am here in li'l old UK, and my head is still racing. Life is strange ain't it?? Just when you think you have all the answers they change the frigging questions. Long story short, I have just about got over a virus which lasted a couple of weeks, and my eldest daughter started...	Avril G	7	1241	Jan 26, 2010 by Avril G
	Daily Reflections ~ Freedom From Guilt & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an ego trip back into hop...	Sobrietyspell	0	1177	Jan 26, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	My sister! (Preview) My sister is just about to leave a detox unit to go to a rehab centre.Her husband left her before xmas and she has struggled ever since. I have struggled with her in the last few weeks but it is hard because i deal with my own drinking problems,although i would never let her know that.She has been given ulti...	brett	14	1161	Jan 26, 2010 by Aquaman
	Daily Reflections ~ Rigorous Honesty & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to the next sufferer? No, t...	Sobrietyspell	0	804	Jan 25, 2010 by Sobrietyspell
	Wife is HOME!!! (Preview) After being gone for three weeks my wife has returned from field-studies far, far away. Now the feminine aspect of my HP has a clear and open channel to me. It's good to have my wife home. Me happy, kids happy, dog happy...my house is now a comfy and delicious home. Peace, Rob	Aquaman	7	958	Jan 25, 2010 by Mike B.
	Has anybody ever heard this at a meeting... (Preview) I was at my home-group today, and a lady I'd never seen before said something that got me thinking. Paraphrased, she said, "I don't like talking about my time 'out there, so I'm just going to tell you about my day..." and she proceeded to tell a story about how she slept late and had to drive he...	K	12	1486	Jan 25, 2010 by Bob K
	Story I put on site1 (Preview) Hello family! JUST WANTED TO MENTION THAT 'the wet drunk" story was meant as a point of discussion and not a forum for discension.My process is about working 'recovery" and carrying the message and not to cause more confusion.My only point that I really thought about was the 'STFU' STATE...	mikef	6	974	Jan 25, 2010 by angelov8
	Controlling it (Preview) It has been 23 days since my last drink and today is the first day that I actually woke up and didn't crave a drink. That is subject to change as the day progresses, and likely it will and that's ok because I can't really control that. Over the last two weeks or so, when the craving and obsession has been rea...	Dodsworth	12	1152	Jan 24, 2010 by michaelchef1
	Daily Reflections ~ Getting Involved & 24hrs a Day (Preview) There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look around to see whe...	Sobrietyspell	1	905	Jan 24, 2010 by Jerry F
	What became of Bill W. and Dr. Bob? (Preview) Did they relapse? Did they die sober men? Did they publish or speak anything in their waning years that underscored their AA vision or contradicted it? If there are any AA history buffs out there that can shed any light on these questions....or just comments....	Dodsworth	6	6263	Jan 24, 2010 by Rob84
	Sometimes Mum's can be a real test of Patience and Tolerance (Preview) ...can't they though. Yesterday my Mum called me to ask a favour. She lives maybe an hours drive north of me and wants to go to my brother's who lives maybe 2 hours South of me. can I take her, as my sister (who lives about 2 miles from my Mum) can't because sister has fallen out with brother. other brother is...	bikerbill	23	1100	Jan 24, 2010 by louisa
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