Alcoholics Anonymous

bikerbill · bikerbill

For the first time in many a year I've spent the day reading a book. Yesterday I went across teh road to the church bazaar and bought a total of 8 books for £4 and a coupple of beddingplants. This morning I sat down with Clarrisa Dickson-Wright's autobiog, Spiling the Beans. Clarrisa was one half of the Tw...

newcomer · newcomer

Guys, feeling very irritable this evening, am containing same and listening to podcasts at the moment, can't wait to get to a meeting tomorrow morning, have a work situation to face tomorrow but have been honest in same so there is no fear attached to it, its just saddening me. am also tired so am off to b...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Just got the documents for the holiday cottage in the Scottish Highlands. I misread the location when I booked it, though it clearly says Tomintoul it also said Glenlivet. Yep, it's in Glenlivet and the travel directions are turn right at the cemetary, go through the DISTILLERY and turn left after 10...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Well I took a stroll in downtown Buffalo today. I was again struck by the number of folks who appeared to be in need of our prayers on the street. As I walked, I wondered why my life was so much different than theirs. As I took a moment of quiet thanks to my HP for showing me a way out, I realized I am thankfu...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

You can assign tags to your posts if you wish for ease of reference. I tagged Crystal's for fun to see if the search tab would then bring it up (pardon the pun) if I keyed it in but that didn't seem to happen so not sure about that but you can certainly use the tag device to add extra info. Please do not abuse thi...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I never quit drinking? What if I never bother to really try doing the steps or go to meetings with any sort of consistency? Is my "desire to stop drinking" really enough for membership if I don't put any effort into actually doing anything about it? This is a serious question. What if I just li...

bikerbill · bikerbill

So I've been living in this beautiful rented house for nearly a year, but it has it's drawbacks, like the village is too big (nearly a hundred houses), there's a pub next door but one so it gets noisy at night, my immediate neighbour can be a test of patience and tolerance (and his kids!), I don't have any o...

bigG · bigG

ok i seem to be out of control on coffee i am not sure how much i had today but i am getting thru alot to the point where i am getting panic attacks i am using it like a drug at work and do not know how to stop my drug of choice is booze but too destructive at work coffee is acceptable by most by 3 an hour aint too good a...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi Everyone, This week-end, did a lot of Praying. And and a whole bunch of that silent talking to HIM. Today, woke up feeling esspecially peaceful, and as the day has progressed, out of nowhere, filled with so much gratitude first to HIM, my Higher Power that I definitely choose to call GOD, to our AA Pr...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Good to be here, and rather grateful. Have been having internet problems since last week. Was offline ALL weekend!! (I did get a lot of work done around here though, I am on a week's vacation right now.) Now that the repairman is going to come TOMORROW, my internet is working. LOL I will be ticked if it wor...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Okay, so my wife put up wit not only MY bulls*** for fourteen years, but her Dad's before that. He's staying at our house for a week or so to take some stuff off of my "honey-do" list because he's retired and if he doesn't stay busy he'll wither away. He's an alkie who has cut down a lot since my wif...

braggheim · braggheim

Hey everyone... I hope you all had a good weekend. I had a really nice weekend myself. Although, I'm sure I'll get some disapproving replies, I'll let you in on my small victory. For about 6 weeks I had plans to attend a birthday bash for my best friend's wife. They have both been true friends of mine for as...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Is there any member here who has contact with the fellowship in American Samoa? I didn't get a connection on the published telephone number and am not surprised with what they have been suffering at the moment. I'm continuing to try and could use assistance. Jerry F

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We are sure that humility, expressed by anonymity, is the greatest safeguard that Alcoholics Anonymous can ever have. 12 & 12, p.187 Since there are no rules in A.A. I place myself where I want to be, and so I choose anonymity. I want my God to use me, humbly, as one of His tools in this program. Sacrif...

wagon · wagon

Alcoholics Anonymous - Fourth Edition Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards Henry Ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value is life. That is true only if one is willing to turn the past to good account. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and con...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Wow. That is something else. Thank you for all the wisdom you share on here and have a great anniversary!!! Mark

Aquaman · Aquaman

My math was off a bit...my 90 days is Friday. I've noticed that it seems to be MIP protocol to introduce with The Big Share. I'll try to keep it short enough to read but complete enough to be relevant. My hope is that my experience will help others stay sober and maybe provide me with some insight in the te...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I am 34. I am a wife and mother of two children ages 10 and 4. I started drinking way more than I should...about a year ago and then for the last six months, my life has revolved around it. Hiding it from my husband as best I can. Fighting a WHOLE lot with him about it. He does not believe in addiction/alcohol d...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi. My name is Aquaman and I'm alcoholic. I have a real-world sponsor and together we're working my steps. I've been instructed to start my step 8 list. Scary. AA saved my marriage, my life and my job. I have a facebook account, but it's mostly populated with my old drinking associates, a few family mem...

braggheim · braggheim

Hey all, I have really been reflecting on my decision to give up drinking. As I stated in my previous post, I'm not a frequent drinker, but I drink all to much when I do. It's been a strange feeling knowing this is a lifelong battle and that I will never be able to drink under control. I almost feel as if I am sa...

Reffner · Reffner

So the last few days I've been in a fight with myself because of things I have no control over. "Wait a minute" you say, "that's self getting in the way, and trying to take back control from your HP". These things I know, but just seemed to be stuck in my head~a very scary place for m...

MDC · MDC

I haven't made it this far yet, however, I was approached by someone who "wronged" me in the past. I guess trying to make "amends" I really don't know him that well, but he was really sincere in his appoligetic about what had happened. I was mortified. I had no idea how to react...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test: can we stay sober, keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose...

Tina · Tina

Just thought I'd drop in, and say hi. Everything is ok for now and I will check in periodically to see how every one is doing. Tina

Aquaman · Aquaman

By all rights, I'm a newbie. Almost 90 days, but I gave my card to an even newer guy in my flesh & blood meetings and said "call me if you..." and he did. It felt so good to be of service to another one of us. But... I'm questioning how I should feel about this because well, to be ruthlessly...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Happy Happy Birthday, to JoniJoni, A big ole Birthday huggie for our precious friend JONIPIE! When you blow out the candles, hope all your wishes come TRUE! tonicakes XOXOXOX -- Edited by Just Ton...

magicangelz · magicangelz

hello sober friends...just wanted to give you all a little pat on the back, and say thank you. my sponsor just gave me my 30 day medallion last friday night. what a wonderful feeling. just knowing that i have literally 'millions' of AA friends around the world. and that we are all there for each other. i...

Dodgyprice · Dodgyprice

Hi everyone. I'm ten and a half months sober and have been a christian for the last five years and I've just plucked up the courage to go back to church. But when it comes to holy communion I only take the bread from the vicar and don't take the chalice as this contains red wine. My wife seems to think just...

Just Toni · Just Toni

We here on the southern tip of California have been going through this relentless heatwave that I have decided to put a new spin on it. Now the Dog days of summer, air won't move, I have asthma, that gets so much worse, and cannot see an end in sight. I truly must start thinking ICE CUBES!!! and I know so...

kkotz401 · kkotz401

These past two days have been really tough on me. I am feeling very stressed out. I am worried I am going to relapse. Any kind words and advice would be appreciated.

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

Hello AA Friends~ I just wanted to share my apprehension about the Fair tomorrow. Every year I go, the big treat for Myself is Beer and CornDogs(yes those fattening corn dogs)....anyway, I have already been thinking for the last couple of days about how I will have cold water instead of cold beer. I am g...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

I have struggled for a long time with trying to rationalize to everyone why I still have problems seeing my son (access being slow to come on her part, and not willing to co-operate). Everyone is so puzzled as to how it can get that bad. Easy, you aren't a recovering alcoholic. I also fought so hard with th...

Shawn01 · Shawn01

Hello group. I'm near Penniman Rd. & Route 143. Would anyone be able to pick me up for a meeting?

Aquaman · Aquaman

Just for kicks, what are some of your favorite "substitutes" that either help shake a jonez, replaced the time-frame, or whatever. My favorite beverage if I HAVE to be in a bar (I'm in sales, so sometimes it's unavoidable) is club soda with a lime wedge. My favorite cooler-stuffer is Lipto...

newcomer · newcomer

I have just had a great chat with my sponsor about a few things that were worrying me, had an incident with a member who was quite forceful I thought about AA, portraying it as a cult rather than the fellowship that it is and one which I have truly come to appreciate. Instead of letting the incident frighte...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 89 Sponsorship held two surprises for me. First, that my sponsees cared about me. What I had thought was gratitude was more like love. They wanted...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Yup, tis' true, have not been thrown out of the house or been taken to court for divorce, and thank GOD for AA. By the way, we discovered that #5 is the "Wood" Anniversary......?????? Bwahhhh-haaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Saturday 26th of September 2009 07:18:...

TysonMike · TysonMike

I got through work, did not drink, home now. I miss happy hour, coming to work on Friday hungover, all the 'fun' of drinking. No alcohol in the house, so I will hit 21 days tomorrow. I know the damage I did to my body and how alcohol ruins lives and kills, plus I'm a heavy smoker, but I have no social life anymo...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Would love some feedback on this one. Went to my HGroup last night, which is a BB study, and we read "The Family Afterward". Check out pg.133, where it talks about the fact that we are NOT doctors, should by all means take advantage of sound medical and mental health help if neccesary, etc. We...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Many of you have seen me post in the past about my relationship issues with my wife. Briefly- During the last 12 mos my wife had an affair with a friend of mine and the husband of her friend. She said it was just an emotional affair, who knows, she's lied each time after being caught several times. I gave h...

magicangelz · magicangelz

hello..my name is Lori, and i'm an alcoholic..new to the board, and i like it..is a wonderful place..not new to sobriety..was sober for 18 months back in the mid 80's..i guess i don't just 'slip'..i fall down and go boom...but, by the grace of my higher power and some absolutely fabulous people...i'...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Hello everyone, I have not posted in a while but have been reading frequently and I guess just being silent and taking in all the great advice and also felling others pain. Tonight I am so agree with my boyfriend for coming home toasted ;yet again. It seems more frequent lately(not sure why) but I wil...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

So, I work in a pharmacy and yesterday a lady....probably in her 70's (not that that matters, but makes it even more ridiculous), came up to buy sudafed. It's a federal law that anyone buying it, must present a driver's license and sign paperwork. We also have to enter all of the information into the c...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

hi all... kinda being haunted by some financial amends that are bothering me right now (having pulled my credit report, HOPING that some of the little financial amends have been wiped out, but a lot have not yet). I am talking about old stuff like ambulance rides when I had no insurance, physician's se...

smartkat · smartkat

I don't mean the official ones we all know from AA. I mean like: "Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror." "You can't control the wind but you can set your sails." "Its not denial. Im just very selective about the reality I accept." (by Calvin, of Calvin &...

Shadow Dancer · Shadow Dancer

Since finding this place some days ago, and arriving here so afraid, I am so much better. That is not to say that I don't have this feeling that five minutes from now I could fall down and get back up with a hangover, but I don't feel so much like I am in a deep black hole. Just knowing there is someone else lis...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I just wanted to share how my first meeting went tonight. It was extremely uncomfortable at first because I saw no women, only men. But the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed around Me. Two more women joined the meeting and I felt better, but even so...toward the end, it didnt make a huge difference be...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey Tipsy, don't run from the spiritual aspect of this program! Surrender to it! Look into my eyes Don't fight the program and you can find peace. Heres todays 24 hr a day. It was written for you. (and me) A.A. Thought for the Day Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

This is a serious question so don't be mean In spite of the idiotic name I decided to take a serious look at this book since I had a great deal of success with The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. I'm only about a the 3rd of the way through it and, much like the stop smoking book, I find myself feeling very intrigued an...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, Back safe and sound from Normandy, took some unofficial podcasts with me which saved the day, had a great time, and will get to my home meeting tomorrow,

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	an autobiography worth reading (Preview) For the first time in many a year I've spent the day reading a book. Yesterday I went across teh road to the church bazaar and bought a total of 8 books for £4 and a coupple of beddingplants. This morning I sat down with Clarrisa Dickson-Wright's autobiog, Spiling the Beans. Clarrisa was one half of the Tw...	bikerbill	2	1107	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Feeling irritable (Preview) Guys, feeling very irritable this evening, am containing same and listening to podcasts at the moment, can't wait to get to a meeting tomorrow morning, have a work situation to face tomorrow but have been honest in same so there is no fear attached to it, its just saddening me. am also tired so am off to b...	newcomer	3	508	Oct 7, 2009 by kj
	Has my Higher power got a sense of humour or is he setting up another pressure test! (Preview) Just got the documents for the holiday cottage in the Scottish Highlands. I misread the location when I booked it, though it clearly says Tomintoul it also said Glenlivet. Yep, it's in Glenlivet and the travel directions are turn right at the cemetary, go through the DISTILLERY and turn left after 10...	bikerbill	7	530	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Glad to be an alcoholic? (Preview) Well I took a stroll in downtown Buffalo today. I was again struck by the number of folks who appeared to be in need of our prayers on the street. As I walked, I wondered why my life was so much different than theirs. As I took a moment of quiet thanks to my HP for showing me a way out, I realized I am thankfu...	turninggrey	11	670	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Tags (Preview) You can assign tags to your posts if you wish for ease of reference. I tagged Crystal's for fun to see if the search tab would then bring it up (pardon the pun) if I keyed it in but that didn't seem to happen so not sure about that but you can certainly use the tag device to add extra info. Please do not abuse thi...	Sobrietyspell	3	397	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Would I still be welcome here if... (Preview) I never quit drinking? What if I never bother to really try doing the steps or go to meetings with any sort of consistency? Is my "desire to stop drinking" really enough for membership if I don't put any effort into actually doing anything about it? This is a serious question. What if I just li...	Tipsy McStagger	23	657	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	Oh I feel like I'm putting myself under pressure again (Preview) So I've been living in this beautiful rented house for nearly a year, but it has it's drawbacks, like the village is too big (nearly a hundred houses), there's a pub next door but one so it gets noisy at night, my immediate neighbour can be a test of patience and tolerance (and his kids!), I don't have any o...	bikerbill	13	672	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	having issues with coffee (Preview) ok i seem to be out of control on coffee i am not sure how much i had today but i am getting thru alot to the point where i am getting panic attacks i am using it like a drug at work and do not know how to stop my drug of choice is booze but too destructive at work coffee is acceptable by most by 3 an hour aint too good a...	bigG	8	648	Oct 7, 2009 by Avril G
	The awesome Power of Prayer (Preview) Hi Everyone, This week-end, did a lot of Praying. And and a whole bunch of that silent talking to HIM. Today, woke up feeling esspecially peaceful, and as the day has progressed, out of nowhere, filled with so much gratitude first to HIM, my Higher Power that I definitely choose to call GOD, to our AA Pr...	Just Toni	6	1937	Oct 6, 2009 by Mike B.
	God-Forsaken Internet!!!! (Preview) Good to be here, and rather grateful. Have been having internet problems since last week. Was offline ALL weekend!! (I did get a lot of work done around here though, I am on a week's vacation right now.) Now that the repairman is going to come TOMORROW, my internet is working. LOL I will be ticked if it wor...	jonijoni1	2	578	Oct 6, 2009 by Mike B.
	A humbling step nine miracle (Preview) Okay, so my wife put up wit not only MY bulls*** for fourteen years, but her Dad's before that. He's staying at our house for a week or so to take some stuff off of my "honey-do" list because he's retired and if he doesn't stay busy he'll wither away. He's an alkie who has cut down a lot since my wif...	Aquaman	6	663	Oct 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	A small victory over the weekend (Preview) Hey everyone... I hope you all had a good weekend. I had a really nice weekend myself. Although, I'm sure I'll get some disapproving replies, I'll let you in on my small victory. For about 6 weeks I had plans to attend a birthday bash for my best friend's wife. They have both been true friends of mine for as...	braggheim	5	623	Oct 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	By any chance... (Preview) Is there any member here who has contact with the fellowship in American Samoa? I didn't get a connection on the published telephone number and am not surprised with what they have been suffering at the moment. I'm continuing to try and could use assistance. Jerry F	Jerry F	1	510	Oct 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Daily Reflections ~ I Choose Anonymity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We are sure that humility, expressed by anonymity, is the greatest safeguard that Alcoholics Anonymous can ever have. 12 & 12, p.187 Since there are no rules in A.A. I place myself where I want to be, and so I choose anonymity. I want my God to use me, humbly, as one of His tools in this program. Sacrif...	Sobrietyspell	0	527	Oct 5, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards (Preview) Alcoholics Anonymous - Fourth Edition Chapter 9 - The Family Afterwards Henry Ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value is life. That is true only if one is willing to turn the past to good account. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and con...	wagon	5	1685	Oct 5, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy 25th Anniversary Rob84!!! (Preview) Wow. That is something else. Thank you for all the wisdom you share on here and have a great anniversary!!! Mark	pinkchip	11	680	Oct 5, 2009 by SteveP
	The Big Opening Share (Preview) My math was off a bit...my 90 days is Friday. I've noticed that it seems to be MIP protocol to introduce with The Big Share. I'll try to keep it short enough to read but complete enough to be relevant. My hope is that my experience will help others stay sober and maybe provide me with some insight in the te...	Aquaman	12	721	Oct 4, 2009 by jonijoni1
	A little of My Story (Preview) I am 34. I am a wife and mother of two children ages 10 and 4. I started drinking way more than I should...about a year ago and then for the last six months, my life has revolved around it. Hiding it from my husband as best I can. Fighting a WHOLE lot with him about it. He does not believe in addiction/alcohol d...	soccermomusa34	11	600	Oct 4, 2009 by SteveP
	93 days sober, 91 in AA and new to this board (Preview) Hi. My name is Aquaman and I'm alcoholic. I have a real-world sponsor and together we're working my steps. I've been instructed to start my step 8 list. Scary. AA saved my marriage, my life and my job. I have a facebook account, but it's mostly populated with my old drinking associates, a few family mem...	Aquaman	15	902	Oct 4, 2009 by SteveP
	saying goodbye? (Preview) Hey all, I have really been reflecting on my decision to give up drinking. As I stated in my previous post, I'm not a frequent drinker, but I drink all to much when I do. It's been a strange feeling knowing this is a lifelong battle and that I will never be able to drink under control. I almost feel as if I am sa...	braggheim	13	1368	Oct 3, 2009 by pinkchip
	Just a simple phrase... (Preview) So the last few days I've been in a fight with myself because of things I have no control over. "Wait a minute" you say, "that's self getting in the way, and trying to take back control from your HP". These things I know, but just seemed to be stuck in my head~a very scary place for m...	Reffner	5	752	Oct 2, 2009 by Aquaman
	Ammends?.? (Preview) I haven't made it this far yet, however, I was approached by someone who "wronged" me in the past. I guess trying to make "amends" I really don't know him that well, but he was really sincere in his appoligetic about what had happened. I was mortified. I had no idea how to react...	MDC	5	603	Oct 2, 2009 by Jerry F
	Daily Reflections ~ The Acid Test & 24hrs a Day (Preview) As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test: can we stay sober, keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose...	Sobrietyspell	0	4161	Oct 2, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Droppin in (Preview) Just thought I'd drop in, and say hi. Everything is ok for now and I will check in periodically to see how every one is doing. Tina	Tina	8	588	Oct 2, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Got a call... (Preview) By all rights, I'm a newbie. Almost 90 days, but I gave my card to an even newer guy in my flesh & blood meetings and said "call me if you..." and he did. It felt so good to be of service to another one of us. But... I'm questioning how I should feel about this because well, to be ruthlessly...	Aquaman	8	695	Oct 1, 2009 by Aquaman
	HAPPY BELLY BUTTON BIRTHDAY, JONIJONI!!!!! (Preview) Happy Happy Birthday, to JoniJoni, A big ole Birthday huggie for our precious friend JONIPIE! When you blow out the candles, hope all your wishes come TRUE! tonicakes XOXOXOX -- Edited by Just Ton...	Just Toni	7	1258	Oct 1, 2009 by pinkchip
	30 Day Medallion (Preview) hello sober friends...just wanted to give you all a little pat on the back, and say thank you. my sponsor just gave me my 30 day medallion last friday night. what a wonderful feeling. just knowing that i have literally 'millions' of AA friends around the world. and that we are all there for each other. i...	magicangelz	13	1569	Sep 30, 2009 by Aquaman
	Communion Question, help needed! (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm ten and a half months sober and have been a christian for the last five years and I've just plucked up the courage to go back to church. But when it comes to holy communion I only take the bread from the vicar and don't take the chalice as this contains red wine. My wife seems to think just...	Dodgyprice	19	657	Sep 30, 2009 by Just Toni
	THIS TOO SHALL PASS.... 100% TRIVIA... (Preview) We here on the southern tip of California have been going through this relentless heatwave that I have decided to put a new spin on it. Now the Dog days of summer, air won't move, I have asthma, that gets so much worse, and cannot see an end in sight. I truly must start thinking ICE CUBES!!! and I know so...	Just Toni	11	568	Sep 30, 2009 by Just Toni
	Help (Preview) These past two days have been really tough on me. I am feeling very stressed out. I am worried I am going to relapse. Any kind words and advice would be appreciated.	kkotz401	10	681	Sep 30, 2009 by kkotz401
	Tomorrow will be MY First time at the County Fair without those Cold Beers~~~ (Preview) Hello AA Friends~ I just wanted to share my apprehension about the Fair tomorrow. Every year I go, the big treat for Myself is Beer and CornDogs(yes those fattening corn dogs)....anyway, I have already been thinking for the last couple of days about how I will have cold water instead of cold beer. I am g...	soccermomusa34	11	571	Sep 29, 2009 by Reffner
	Clarity in thinking (Preview) I have struggled for a long time with trying to rationalize to everyone why I still have problems seeing my son (access being slow to come on her part, and not willing to co-operate). Everyone is so puzzled as to how it can get that bad. Easy, you aren't a recovering alcoholic. I also fought so hard with th...	mstrmsn66	4	691	Sep 29, 2009 by pinkchip
	Williamsburg, Va area. Anyone give me a ride? (Preview) Hello group. I'm near Penniman Rd. & Route 143. Would anyone be able to pick me up for a meeting?	Shawn01	5	613	Sep 29, 2009 by Jerry F
	Q n A For Fun...Your Favorite "substitute"? (Preview) Just for kicks, what are some of your favorite "substitutes" that either help shake a jonez, replaced the time-frame, or whatever. My favorite beverage if I HAVE to be in a bar (I'm in sales, so sometimes it's unavoidable) is club soda with a lime wedge. My favorite cooler-stuffer is Lipto...	Aquaman	5	452	Sep 29, 2009 by angelov8
	Truly grateful for my sponsor (Preview) I have just had a great chat with my sponsor about a few things that were worrying me, had an incident with a member who was quite forceful I thought about AA, portraying it as a cult rather than the fellowship that it is and one which I have truly come to appreciate. Instead of letting the incident frighte...	newcomer	6	1010	Sep 28, 2009 by newcomer
	Daily Reflections ~ Love Without Strings & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 89 Sponsorship held two surprises for me. First, that my sponsees cared about me. What I had thought was gratitude was more like love. They wanted...	Sobrietyspell	0	389	Sep 27, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Thanks to AA, been married 5 YEARS!!! (Preview) Yup, tis' true, have not been thrown out of the house or been taken to court for divorce, and thank GOD for AA. By the way, we discovered that #5 is the "Wood" Anniversary......?????? Bwahhhh-haaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Saturday 26th of September 2009 07:18:...	jonijoni1	8	959	Sep 27, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I'm tired (Preview) I got through work, did not drink, home now. I miss happy hour, coming to work on Friday hungover, all the 'fun' of drinking. No alcohol in the house, so I will hit 21 days tomorrow. I know the damage I did to my body and how alcohol ruins lives and kills, plus I'm a heavy smoker, but I have no social life anymo...	TysonMike	30	1316	Sep 27, 2009 by StPeteDean
	"Singleness of Purpose" (Preview) Would love some feedback on this one. Went to my HGroup last night, which is a BB study, and we read "The Family Afterward". Check out pg.133, where it talks about the fact that we are NOT doctors, should by all means take advantage of sound medical and mental health help if neccesary, etc. We...	jonijoni1	14	645	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Where I'm at (Preview) Many of you have seen me post in the past about my relationship issues with my wife. Briefly- During the last 12 mos my wife had an affair with a friend of mine and the husband of her friend. She said it was just an emotional affair, who knows, she's lied each time after being caught several times. I gave h...	Mike B.	5	683	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Hello Sober Peoples.. (Preview) hello..my name is Lori, and i'm an alcoholic..new to the board, and i like it..is a wonderful place..not new to sobriety..was sober for 18 months back in the mid 80's..i guess i don't just 'slip'..i fall down and go boom...but, by the grace of my higher power and some absolutely fabulous people...i'...	magicangelz	10	540	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Life (Preview) Hello everyone, I have not posted in a while but have been reading frequently and I guess just being silent and taking in all the great advice and also felling others pain. Tonight I am so agree with my boyfriend for coming home toasted ;yet again. It seems more frequent lately(not sure why) but I wil...	Sacrifice	4	550	Sep 26, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	Hey (Preview) So, I work in a pharmacy and yesterday a lady....probably in her 70's (not that that matters, but makes it even more ridiculous), came up to buy sudafed. It's a federal law that anyone buying it, must present a driver's license and sign paperwork. We also have to enter all of the information into the c...	cramcj01	8	548	Sep 26, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	AMENDS THAT WERE IGNORED (Preview) hi all... kinda being haunted by some financial amends that are bothering me right now (having pulled my credit report, HOPING that some of the little financial amends have been wiped out, but a lot have not yet). I am talking about old stuff like ambulance rides when I had no insurance, physician's se...	jonijoni1	9	1266	Sep 26, 2009 by jonijoni1
	What are your favorite PERSONAL slogans? (Preview) I don't mean the official ones we all know from AA. I mean like: "Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror." "You can't control the wind but you can set your sails." "Its not denial. Im just very selective about the reality I accept." (by Calvin, of Calvin &...	smartkat	15	769	Sep 26, 2009 by Aquaman
	Someone is listening (Preview) Since finding this place some days ago, and arriving here so afraid, I am so much better. That is not to say that I don't have this feeling that five minutes from now I could fall down and get back up with a hangover, but I don't feel so much like I am in a deep black hole. Just knowing there is someone else lis...	Shadow Dancer	15	513	Sep 26, 2009 by Just Toni
	Just finished my first AA meeting tonight! (Preview) I just wanted to share how my first meeting went tonight. It was extremely uncomfortable at first because I saw no women, only men. But the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed around Me. Two more women joined the meeting and I felt better, but even so...toward the end, it didnt make a huge difference be...	soccermomusa34	8	1686	Sep 26, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Tipsy, I am going to haunt you to find your spirituality. (Preview) Hey Tipsy, don't run from the spiritual aspect of this program! Surrender to it! Look into my eyes Don't fight the program and you can find peace. Heres todays 24 hr a day. It was written for you. (and me) A.A. Thought for the Day Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of...	turninggrey	6	466	Sep 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	The Easy Way To Stop Drinking (Preview) This is a serious question so don't be mean In spite of the idiotic name I decided to take a serious look at this book since I had a great deal of success with The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. I'm only about a the 3rd of the way through it and, much like the stop smoking book, I find myself feeling very intrigued an...	Tipsy McStagger	13	568	Sep 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	Back safe and sound (Preview) Dear all, Back safe and sound from Normandy, took some unofficial podcasts with me which saved the day, had a great time, and will get to my home meeting tomorrow,	newcomer	4	446	Sep 24, 2009 by pinkchip
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