Alcoholics Anonymous

Jerry F · Jerry F

The disease tried her harder than she tried the program. She's been to meetings and had a sponsor and womans' group and a big book, tons of support and a husband in the Family Group of Al-Anon. I will not judge any alcoholics attempt at sobriety. Often times it is told by how we pass and she is passing on...

bikerbill · bikerbill

....and I'm still changing. At work we have a series of internal web forums, which are a lifesaver for people like me who work alone at home. One of the topics has been wedding anniversaries and I mentioned that this year will be my 31st but that I've been separated for 3 years and 8 months. one of the cont...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I woke up Friday morning, beating myself up. How did that happen? Less then 24 hours earlier, I told one of my bosses that I was an alcoholic. I felt good... I felt like I might have a chance because I was coming "clean." I thought I was surrendering. Yet, here I was starting another day with a ha...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear All, Had a fab meeting with my supervisor, he has appeared in the form of hp to some extent, excellent outcomes, found a new meeting at the city because I can't afford to miss any. Job situation is that hr wanted a meeting with me tomorrow, I had to push for this meeting in the first place they just want...

Onredman · Onredman

I have a situation that I need help with. I have a sponsee that is very new to AA. His wife and him are going to a marriage councelor. He believes if he does right by his wife, everything will be Ok, he will get his wife and children back. She has not left him yet. He has put her on a very hight pedistal. He is ex...

progress · progress

Some call it a moment of clarity etc... When did you finally realize that there were no more cards to pull out from under the sleeve,no more lies that you could tell yourself about drinking. When did you truly do the first step without formally doing the first step? Mine was when i actually was drink...

greengrocer · greengrocer

For just over 2 years, I havent had a drink. This was after years of abuse since my teens, several trips to rehab and many other consequences of achoholism, familiar to all. For the first time since I started drinking, i felt like I didnt need it anymore and it was a source of pride to say 'I dont drink'10 d...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Hi all. Sorry I only seem to have been posting here lately when I need to talk, and not reading about other people's issues to share my experience about. I just don't have much experience and strength right now, but I do still have hope and that's probably the most important thing. Anyway.. I'm 6 months...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

My husband's company just landed a long-term contract they have been trying to get, on the Ohio Turnpike. They already have a contract for 2 zones (they take care of ALL towing, semi wrecks and HAZMAT spills, etc.) and they have gotten a third now. They purchased a big shop, office and scrapyard about a...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE PIE!!!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Tuesday 1st of September 2009 08:04:40 PM

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

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lukin · lukin

I'm just looking for a little advice/ feedback from a few 'veterans'- I'm fairly new to the program & I ran into a situation that I wasn't expecting. Somehow I don't think it's unusual, I'm just not sure how to handle it. My best friend- who I guess was only my best drinking buddy maybe- really went...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

This is my anniversary week. And every year as the days count down, I still remember like it was yesterday, how insane my life had gotten. ********************************************** The alarm clock I just bought woke me up at 4 AM. I instantly hoped off the mattress and began cleaning up. Not me...

toni baloney · toni baloney

I was just about to log off for the day, and stopped and scrolled down, to see all your responses, I was laughing so hard, thanks for that funny humor, and thank goodness being sober did not rob you of that. Good to sign off laughing, Baloney -- Edited by toni baloney on Wednesday 2nd of September 20...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi Everyone, Last night, my oldest Son took me out to celebrate my Belly Button birthday, and we were in his car on the way back to my house to unwrap some presents, there were two other peole with us.. Out of the Blue, in his car, he asks me....Tell me Mom, do you think I might have a possible problem......

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, great to have meeting at the moment, going through a very stressful time with hr issues at work. great to be dealing with it sober though and not running away. I'm in a great place with my supervisor for my academic work and have a meeting on thursday. This was very nearly lost to me because of alc...

progress · progress

hello everyone, I'm new to this site and thanks to Sobrietyspell for suggesting i introduce myself i shall. I first got sober in 1989 after hitting my bottom, losing material things is one thing but when one loses hope the options come down to only one of two choices..1) Die or 2)?. I didn't know...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

I had court today and lot of the outstanding issues were resolved. I can begin access again. The ex is adamant that she wants me to be a part of my son's life, and has backed off. From the sounds of it I just have to give half of the RRSP's to her, and sign off the house (wasn't mine anyways as I had gone bankrupt...

MDC · MDC

OK. I KNOW that you can get to my myspace account from here, but that is MY choice. Still more or less anonymous. And I'm not "ashamed" of my situation, but IF I want to share my story, it's my decision, right?? A guy from my mtgs, for the 2nd time has "outed"me. I was dealing wi...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi All, When I tried to log out, it stalled there, and then I just close the page, and started over, and each time I got a message of HTTP error. Might be a glictch just for today, but wanted to know if anyone else is having a problem. Thanks Toni

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

This is my anniversary week. This was the last week of a very insane lifestyle. And it is also a very monumental time in my 12 Step recovery. This week, everyday I am going to share a brief description of that final week. And the gift that I found at the end of that week. ********************************...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I start this thread to share my experience, but would also like to hear more about how the rest of you came to believe in a higher power or your God and how that process unfolded for you. I had so many confused ideas about what would happen and the steps when I first came into AA. Regarding step 2, I thought...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I woke up about an hour to late. At the time I was a maintenance manager at a large church and school. One of my responsibilities was to open the building in the morning, make sure the boilers were working or the A/C, unlock the doors, turn on the lights and just get prepared for the day. But I woke up and look...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hi all! My my my, what a busy couple of weeks, and so glad to be able to do SO many new things due to sobriety. ALL due to sobriety!! First off, I have been painting like a mad woman (art-canvas painting, not the boring kind... LOL). I set up our patio as my summer studio. All I need is to get a big slab of carpeti...

EveryDayisaNewDay · EveryDayisaNewDay

Hello Everyone I'm new to this site, this is my first post. I sought this site out to ask a question that I think I know the answer to. I've been sober since Jan 2008. My first year was great. My life got better and better all because I wasn't drinking. I did the work to improve my life but I couldn't have d...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Last night I was invited to go watch Elvis Costello by a friend, a severe alcoholic, but a friend nonetheless. I had never heard an Elvis Costello song in my life but it was an outdoor concert and the weather was great so I agreed to go. It didn't take a whole lot of convincing for me to drink and in no time we w...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Saturday morning (HST) AA at the Bay, Hawaii. The topic came from the Daily Reflections and those who responded I can stake my sobriety on while still doing the work. I took my current concern to the meeting and as suggested when I first got into recovery sat with an open mind and then shared my self. I...

LoveAlways · LoveAlways

Hi! I'm a 26 year old female. I have been sober for 6 months and 17 days. I haven't done drugs in 11 months. When I stopped drinking (well and drugs), and a few months before I stopped, I had the worst anxiety ever. Having panic attacks all the time. I'm on ativan and zoloft for my anxiety. The panic a...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

When I started a new life in recovery, I only set what seemed to be two simple goals. The first one was to have a "boring" life. I had my fill of drama and nightmares. Recovery has made my life anything but boring, though I still wish the real life drama would slow down long enough to get back on my...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I'll still be the same drunk who has never truly surrendered. I'll still be the same drunk who has been incapable of living a life that demands rigorous honesty. I'll still be the same drunk who thinks people who sincerely believe in a "higher power" should all be fitted for straight jacket...

Tina · Tina

Just sending out a thank you note for my request of prayers for my daughter. Thank you yesterday was a long emotional day, but turned into a happy day. The results came back in her favour and for those who know the situation that was great news. So thank you for those who said a prayer, Just shows you GOD w...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I heard this on the radio this morning and thought how true it is and how glad I am that it's true. I get up in the morning, do my stuff, prepare for the day, make my lsit of to dos (never more than 6 or 7 items, two of which are make a list and prioritise the list, so I get two quick and easy wins. I never add to this l...

New member · Sunshine35

Hi! I wanted to introduce myself. My Name is Sundee, and I have been dealing with alcoholism for about 5 years. I don't know how to tell you how it started, but I know it snowballed over the years. I'm starting a 12 step program, which starts this Tuesday night. Its 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Was the best...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, Am going to many meetings, and this is getting me from one day to the next. Today I had to send a difficult email facing up to something which is extremely important to me. Please send prayers. It was something I should have done many months ago but of course alcohol was the path I took to cope, unf...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, got through the work situation last week, turned it over and over and over... getting there, and to as many meetings as possible, am rearranging my schedule today to manage same, have to sort out other stuff as well but hey first things first right,

bikerbill · bikerbill

So I need new disc brakes on my motorbike. I ordered them 5 months ago and they arrived this week. This weekend is a 3 day holiday so I unpacked the discs to check them ready to fit this weekend and guess what? The parts supplier has sent the wrong discs! Boy was I peeved! A frantic 10 minutes on the suppliers...

barisax · barisax

I don't fear drinking dreams anymore. I've had plenty of them and that's just the ones I remember. My drinking dreams - in which I or someone else is drinking - serve to remind me of what I am, that my disease is just over my shoulder. No matter how far I've walked, I will put no more than one day's distanc...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Well some of you have read my prior post of this subject. Bottomline; my wife continued to engage in a emotional relationship with another man and lied about it- even after getting caught several times. The man a friend of mine and his wife is one my wife's best friends? WTF? I've been to a lawyer to s...

joelo · joelo

Hey guys, I am looking for anything and everything related to Step Four - workbooks, textbooks, pamphlets ... anything that will help me through this complicated step. Thanks guys!, joel

beachgirl · beachgirl

Haven't been posting for a while, but I have been thinking of you all. Especially after this week, which marks my 3rd year. I just came back from vacation with my family- it was great...but the reason I am posting is to remind myself that this week, in 2006, I hit bottom and terrified my peeps by having a...

MDC · MDC

What are the rules here? I'm so frustrated and mad, I WANT to cuss...What are the rules here??? I really want to drink also, but i KNOW MY rules on that. I don't want to offend anyone here, but I also wonder, what could I possilby say that one wouldn't hear at a bar? Usually, this would be a challenge to me...

pjd1978 · pjd1978

Hi guyz, I'm really bummed right now. I've been so for the past 3 months. But my AA meetings are a helpful distraction... My ex-boyfriend broke up with me 3 months ago when he opened his new bar. I know that this relationship probably wouldn't be good for my sobriety - but i'm just having a really hard t...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

At what point should a person say to him or herself "There's no hope for me, I'm one of the unfortunates who cannot be helped by this program. I was born this way."? A person can only try for so long, continuing to fail time and time again, before he or she has to admit "This is it. This is my l...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha MIP family!! Just got back from the morning meeting and the picked topic was faith. First guy to share a previous sponsee who has long decided to do this program his way. Consequence over the last few years insanity, institutions and jails and he says he hasn't drank. This morning he share how c...

agedcadillac · agedcadillac

I just found this forum thru a google search. I'm an alcoholic. 2 months, 5 days since last drink. 27 of those were spent in jail so I guess only voluntarily a month and a week without walking into the ABC store. I don't even know why I'm posting or what I'm going to say. I was addicted to the internet also. Th...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Fellahs, I've got to share this. Thursday I was told by a friend that a mutual friend had died about 4 years ago, what of? Alcoholism. Liver failed. Leaves a wife and a step daughter and a mother. 3 people at his funeral. Where were all his drinking buddies? Where was I - I was a drinking buddy of his up till a...

Ali7leighton · Ali7leighton

Hi All, I'm away for the week, 170 miles south of home. With a big group of people 20 adults & 10 kids! Feeling chuffed with myself as i've just returned from an AA meeting down here. It was really good to be with some like minded people and talk openly. Quite brave to find a meeting on my own and positiv...

The Sword · The Sword

Hello people- I have just signed up here a week or so ago, and have been lurking. I am not quite 3 months into this sobriety and while it has been very wonderful, I am having an issue. My wife has really escalated her drinking as of late and it is really difficult to be around her. I don't know what to do other...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

My stability came out of my trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. THE BEST OF BILL , p.46-47 As long as I try, with all my heart and soul, to pass along to others what has been passed along to me, and do not demand anything in return, life is good to me. Before entering this program of Alcoholics...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Life Support... (Preview) The disease tried her harder than she tried the program. She's been to meetings and had a sponsor and womans' group and a big book, tons of support and a husband in the Family Group of Al-Anon. I will not judge any alcoholics attempt at sobriety. Often times it is told by how we pass and she is passing on...	Jerry F	11	707	Sep 6, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Another realisation of how I've changed..... (Preview) ....and I'm still changing. At work we have a series of internal web forums, which are a lifesaver for people like me who work alone at home. One of the topics has been wedding anniversaries and I mentioned that this year will be my 31st but that I've been separated for 3 years and 8 months. one of the cont...	bikerbill	9	720	Sep 5, 2009 by Rob84
	First AA Meeting - Day 6 (Preview) I woke up Friday morning, beating myself up. How did that happen? Less then 24 hours earlier, I told one of my bosses that I was an alcoholic. I felt good... I felt like I might have a chance because I was coming "clean." I thought I was surrendering. Yet, here I was starting another day with a ha...	Dave Harm	2	8004	Sep 5, 2009 by pinkchip
	New starts and old worries belonging to old lifestyle (Preview) Dear All, Had a fab meeting with my supervisor, he has appeared in the form of hp to some extent, excellent outcomes, found a new meeting at the city because I can't afford to miss any. Job situation is that hr wanted a meeting with me tomorrow, I had to push for this meeting in the first place they just want...	newcomer	4	600	Sep 4, 2009 by newcomer
	Relationships (Preview) I have a situation that I need help with. I have a sponsee that is very new to AA. His wife and him are going to a marriage councelor. He believes if he does right by his wife, everything will be Ok, he will get his wife and children back. She has not left him yet. He has put her on a very hight pedistal. He is ex...	Onredman	9	1339	Sep 4, 2009 by Onredman
	When was your ah ha! moment (Preview) Some call it a moment of clarity etc... When did you finally realize that there were no more cards to pull out from under the sleeve,no more lies that you could tell yourself about drinking. When did you truly do the first step without formally doing the first step? Mine was when i actually was drink...	progress	12	840	Sep 4, 2009 by lukin
	Relapse after 2 years (Preview) For just over 2 years, I havent had a drink. This was after years of abuse since my teens, several trips to rehab and many other consequences of achoholism, familiar to all. For the first time since I started drinking, i felt like I didnt need it anymore and it was a source of pride to say 'I dont drink'10 d...	greengrocer	16	2678	Sep 4, 2009 by greengrocer
	There are no fitting emoticons to attach to this post. A mushroom cloud might work. (Preview) Hi all. Sorry I only seem to have been posting here lately when I need to talk, and not reading about other people's issues to share my experience about. I just don't have much experience and strength right now, but I do still have hope and that's probably the most important thing. Anyway.. I'm 6 months...	FlyingSquirrel	12	751	Sep 4, 2009 by joelo
	BIG ISSUES on the homefront (Preview) My husband's company just landed a long-term contract they have been trying to get, on the Ohio Turnpike. They already have a contract for 2 zones (they take care of ALL towing, semi wrecks and HAZMAT spills, etc.) and they have gotten a third now. They purchased a big shop, office and scrapyard about a...	jonijoni1	9	491	Sep 3, 2009 by Rob84
	HAPPY BELLY BUTTON BIRTHDAY TONI BALONEY!!!!!! (Preview) HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE PIE!!!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Tuesday 1st of September 2009 08:04:40 PM	jonijoni1	13	2072	Sep 3, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Scared of Escape - Day 5 (Preview) ****************************************************************	Dave Harm	0	7578	Sep 3, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Sick and Tired - Day 4 (Preview) *******************************************************	Dave Harm	5	6831	Sep 3, 2009 by Mike B.
	What Do You Do With Your Old Friends? (Preview) I'm just looking for a little advice/ feedback from a few 'veterans'- I'm fairly new to the program & I ran into a situation that I wasn't expecting. Somehow I don't think it's unusual, I'm just not sure how to handle it. My best friend- who I guess was only my best drinking buddy maybe- really went...	lukin	10	965	Sep 3, 2009 by jonijoni1
	The beginning of the end - Day 3 (Preview) This is my anniversary week. And every year as the days count down, I still remember like it was yesterday, how insane my life had gotten. ********************************************** The alarm clock I just bought woke me up at 4 AM. I instantly hoped off the mattress and began cleaning up. Not me...	Dave Harm	7	5357	Sep 2, 2009 by newcomer
	Yoo Hoo Tipsy (Preview) I was just about to log off for the day, and stopped and scrolled down, to see all your responses, I was laughing so hard, thanks for that funny humor, and thank goodness being sober did not rob you of that. Good to sign off laughing, Baloney -- Edited by toni baloney on Wednesday 2nd of September 20...	toni baloney	1	472	Sep 2, 2009 by jonijoni1
	I was at a complete Loss for Words (Preview) Hi Everyone, Last night, my oldest Son took me out to celebrate my Belly Button birthday, and we were in his car on the way back to my house to unwrap some presents, there were two other peole with us.. Out of the Blue, in his car, he asks me....Tell me Mom, do you think I might have a possible problem......	toni baloney	5	482	Sep 2, 2009 by bikerbill
	great to have meetings (Preview) Dear all, great to have meeting at the moment, going through a very stressful time with hr issues at work. great to be dealing with it sober though and not running away. I'm in a great place with my supervisor for my academic work and have a meeting on thursday. This was very nearly lost to me because of alc...	newcomer	2	427	Sep 2, 2009 by Mike B.
	Would like to introduce myself (Preview) hello everyone, I'm new to this site and thanks to Sobrietyspell for suggesting i introduce myself i shall. I first got sober in 1989 after hitting my bottom, losing material things is one thing but when one loses hope the options come down to only one of two choices..1) Die or 2)?. I didn't know...	progress	14	730	Sep 1, 2009 by Rob84
	D-Day has come and gone........time to exhale Scotty (Preview) I had court today and lot of the outstanding issues were resolved. I can begin access again. The ex is adamant that she wants me to be a part of my son's life, and has backed off. From the sounds of it I just have to give half of the RRSP's to her, and sign off the house (wasn't mine anyways as I had gone bankrupt...	mstrmsn66	6	735	Sep 1, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Anonymous???? (Preview) OK. I KNOW that you can get to my myspace account from here, but that is MY choice. Still more or less anonymous. And I'm not "ashamed" of my situation, but IF I want to share my story, it's my decision, right?? A guy from my mtgs, for the 2nd time has "outed"me. I was dealing wi...	MDC	9	498	Sep 1, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	ARE ANY OTHERS HAVING A PROBLEM, GETTING TO THIS SITE???? (Preview) Hi All, When I tried to log out, it stalled there, and then I just close the page, and started over, and each time I got a message of HTTP error. Might be a glictch just for today, but wanted to know if anyone else is having a problem. Thanks Toni	toni baloney	6	425	Sep 1, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	My anniversary week - day 1 (Preview) This is my anniversary week. This was the last week of a very insane lifestyle. And it is also a very monumental time in my 12 Step recovery. This week, everyday I am going to share a brief description of that final week. And the gift that I found at the end of that week. ********************************...	Dave Harm	8	462	Sep 1, 2009 by Jerry F
	Coming to Believe (Preview) I start this thread to share my experience, but would also like to hear more about how the rest of you came to believe in a higher power or your God and how that process unfolded for you. I had so many confused ideas about what would happen and the steps when I first came into AA. Regarding step 2, I thought...	pinkchip	13	743	Sep 1, 2009 by pinkchip
	My Anniversary Week - Day 2 (Preview) I woke up about an hour to late. At the time I was a maintenance manager at a large church and school. One of my responsibilities was to open the building in the morning, make sure the boilers were working or the A/C, unlock the doors, turn on the lights and just get prepared for the day. But I woke up and look...	Dave Harm	0	6673	Sep 1, 2009 by Dave Harm
	checking in........................................ (Preview) Hi all! My my my, what a busy couple of weeks, and so glad to be able to do SO many new things due to sobriety. ALL due to sobriety!! First off, I have been painting like a mad woman (art-canvas painting, not the boring kind... LOL). I set up our patio as my summer studio. All I need is to get a big slab of carpeti...	jonijoni1	5	428	Aug 31, 2009 by pinkchip
	Am I A Dry Drunk (Preview) Hello Everyone I'm new to this site, this is my first post. I sought this site out to ask a question that I think I know the answer to. I've been sober since Jan 2008. My first year was great. My life got better and better all because I wasn't drinking. I did the work to improve my life but I couldn't have d...	EveryDayisaNewDay	17	1923	Aug 31, 2009 by Geraldo
	Hopefully my last experience with alcohol... (Preview) Last night I was invited to go watch Elvis Costello by a friend, a severe alcoholic, but a friend nonetheless. I had never heard an Elvis Costello song in my life but it was an outdoor concert and the weather was great so I agreed to go. It didn't take a whole lot of convincing for me to drink and in no time we w...	Tipsy McStagger	17	1454	Aug 30, 2009 by progress
	Anonymity and the Ego.... (Preview) Saturday morning (HST) AA at the Bay, Hawaii. The topic came from the Daily Reflections and those who responded I can stake my sobriety on while still doing the work. I took my current concern to the meeting and as suggested when I first got into recovery sat with an open mind and then shared my self. I...	Jerry F	4	443	Aug 30, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Anxiety? (Preview) Hi! I'm a 26 year old female. I have been sober for 6 months and 17 days. I haven't done drugs in 11 months. When I stopped drinking (well and drugs), and a few months before I stopped, I had the worst anxiety ever. Having panic attacks all the time. I'm on ativan and zoloft for my anxiety. The panic a...	LoveAlways	11	535	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	Goals (Preview) When I started a new life in recovery, I only set what seemed to be two simple goals. The first one was to have a "boring" life. I had my fill of drama and nightmares. Recovery has made my life anything but boring, though I still wish the real life drama would slow down long enough to get back on my...	Dave Harm	4	1194	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	If I go back what will be different? (Preview) I'll still be the same drunk who has never truly surrendered. I'll still be the same drunk who has been incapable of living a life that demands rigorous honesty. I'll still be the same drunk who thinks people who sincerely believe in a "higher power" should all be fitted for straight jacket...	Tipsy McStagger	13	609	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	"Thank You" (Preview) Just sending out a thank you note for my request of prayers for my daughter. Thank you yesterday was a long emotional day, but turned into a happy day. The results came back in her favour and for those who know the situation that was great news. So thank you for those who said a prayer, Just shows you GOD w...	Tina	4	433	Aug 29, 2009 by joelo
	about 85% of life is humdrum (Preview) I heard this on the radio this morning and thought how true it is and how glad I am that it's true. I get up in the morning, do my stuff, prepare for the day, make my lsit of to dos (never more than 6 or 7 items, two of which are make a list and prioritise the list, so I get two quick and easy wins. I never add to this l...	bikerbill	6	474	Aug 28, 2009 by bikerbill
	New member (Preview) Hi! I wanted to introduce myself. My Name is Sundee, and I have been dealing with alcoholism for about 5 years. I don't know how to tell you how it started, but I know it snowballed over the years. I'm starting a 12 step program, which starts this Tuesday night. Its 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Was the best...	Sunshine35	17	567	Aug 27, 2009 by Sunshine35
	Facing up to things (Preview) Dear all, Am going to many meetings, and this is getting me from one day to the next. Today I had to send a difficult email facing up to something which is extremely important to me. Please send prayers. It was something I should have done many months ago but of course alcohol was the path I took to cope, unf...	newcomer	5	467	Aug 27, 2009 by kkotz401
	Turning it over (Preview) Dear all, got through the work situation last week, turned it over and over and over... getting there, and to as many meetings as possible, am rearranging my schedule today to manage same, have to sort out other stuff as well but hey first things first right,	newcomer	5	528	Aug 27, 2009 by kkotz401
	A challenge to my serenity (Preview) So I need new disc brakes on my motorbike. I ordered them 5 months ago and they arrived this week. This weekend is a 3 day holiday so I unpacked the discs to check them ready to fit this weekend and guess what? The parts supplier has sent the wrong discs! Boy was I peeved! A frantic 10 minutes on the suppliers...	bikerbill	3	478	Aug 27, 2009 by bikerbill
	Dreams... always there to remind me (Preview) I don't fear drinking dreams anymore. I've had plenty of them and that's just the ones I remember. My drinking dreams - in which I or someone else is drinking - serve to remind me of what I am, that my disease is just over my shoulder. No matter how far I've walked, I will put no more than one day's distanc...	barisax	2	439	Aug 27, 2009 by Jerry F
	Relationship- Now what to do?????? (Preview) Well some of you have read my prior post of this subject. Bottomline; my wife continued to engage in a emotional relationship with another man and lied about it- even after getting caught several times. The man a friend of mine and his wife is one my wife's best friends? WTF? I've been to a lawyer to s...	Mike B.	10	1733	Aug 26, 2009 by MDC
	Step FOUR - need help Step Four AA workbook textbook (Preview) Hey guys, I am looking for anything and everything related to Step Four - workbooks, textbooks, pamphlets ... anything that will help me through this complicated step. Thanks guys!, joel	joelo	12	8513	Aug 26, 2009 by toni baloney
	greetings (Preview) Haven't been posting for a while, but I have been thinking of you all. Especially after this week, which marks my 3rd year. I just came back from vacation with my family- it was great...but the reason I am posting is to remind myself that this week, in 2006, I hit bottom and terrified my peeps by having a...	beachgirl	11	514	Aug 26, 2009 by beachgirl
	colorful language? (Preview) What are the rules here? I'm so frustrated and mad, I WANT to cuss...What are the rules here??? I really want to drink also, but i KNOW MY rules on that. I don't want to offend anyone here, but I also wonder, what could I possilby say that one wouldn't hear at a bar? Usually, this would be a challenge to me...	MDC	12	550	Aug 25, 2009 by joelo
	Missing my ex :( (Preview) Hi guyz, I'm really bummed right now. I've been so for the past 3 months. But my AA meetings are a helpful distraction... My ex-boyfriend broke up with me 3 months ago when he opened his new bar. I know that this relationship probably wouldn't be good for my sobriety - but i'm just having a really hard t...	pjd1978	5	482	Aug 25, 2009 by pjd1978
	When do you know that you're a write off? (Preview) At what point should a person say to him or herself "There's no hope for me, I'm one of the unfortunates who cannot be helped by this program. I was born this way."? A person can only try for so long, continuing to fail time and time again, before he or she has to admit "This is it. This is my l...	Tipsy McStagger	11	629	Aug 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	Think you're still not affected? (Preview) Aloha MIP family!! Just got back from the morning meeting and the picked topic was faith. First guy to share a previous sponsee who has long decided to do this program his way. Consequence over the last few years insanity, institutions and jails and he says he hasn't drank. This morning he share how c...	Jerry F	4	517	Aug 24, 2009 by barisax
	broken record (Preview) I just found this forum thru a google search. I'm an alcoholic. 2 months, 5 days since last drink. 27 of those were spent in jail so I guess only voluntarily a month and a week without walking into the ABC store. I don't even know why I'm posting or what I'm going to say. I was addicted to the internet also. Th...	agedcadillac	7	531	Aug 24, 2009 by agedcadillac
	This weekend. (Preview) Fellahs, I've got to share this. Thursday I was told by a friend that a mutual friend had died about 4 years ago, what of? Alcoholism. Liver failed. Leaves a wife and a step daughter and a mother. 3 people at his funeral. Where were all his drinking buddies? Where was I - I was a drinking buddy of his up till a...	bikerbill	4	453	Aug 24, 2009 by bikerbill
	On holiday! (Preview) Hi All, I'm away for the week, 170 miles south of home. With a big group of people 20 adults & 10 kids! Feeling chuffed with myself as i've just returned from an AA meeting down here. It was really good to be with some like minded people and talk openly. Quite brave to find a meeting on my own and positiv...	Ali7leighton	3	563	Aug 24, 2009 by Jerry F
	Married to someone who is still drinking (Preview) Hello people- I have just signed up here a week or so ago, and have been lurking. I am not quite 3 months into this sobriety and while it has been very wonderful, I am having an issue. My wife has really escalated her drinking as of late and it is really difficult to be around her. I don't know what to do other...	The Sword	5	528	Aug 23, 2009 by Jerry F
	Daily Reflections ~ We Just Try & 24 Hrs (Preview) My stability came out of my trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. THE BEST OF BILL , p.46-47 As long as I try, with all my heart and soul, to pass along to others what has been passed along to me, and do not demand anything in return, life is good to me. Before entering this program of Alcoholics...	Sobrietyspell	3	1189	Aug 23, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
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