Alcoholics Anonymous

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

This is the toughest time of the year to stay sober, due to holidays, family, bad memories etc... It's especially important to double up on your meetings so that you can stay sober through the holiday season. AA clubs add extra meetings, many have 10pm and midnight meetings through new years and aro...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hi all.... Have been going through some things, and some or one of you may understand. Have been having some pretty serious problems with my gut the past few weeks. It has taken me as far as the Emergency Room in agony, and have had an ultrasound so far. My doctor suspected gall bladder, but the ultrasou...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. At the level of press, radio, TV, and films, anonymity stresses the equality in the Fellowship of all members by putting the brake on thos...

turninggrey · turninggrey

1. My HP finding me a wife I do not deserve. 2. Me finding my HP 3. 2 great kids who I hope inhereted most of my wife's genes. 4. A good life free of alcohol. 5. A forum board called MIP that has such wonderful people (except when Loop tries to "sell" us on the Minnesota Spankological Proto...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Ohho - so tomorrow I strat back out on teh road, 2 sites in Manchester but then back home tomorrow, then 2 sites in North Yorkshire on wednesday, overnight in East Kilbride, 400 yards from the meeting, then 3 more sites in Scotland and overnight down in Carlisle, again less than half a mile from the meeti...

Toad · Toad

who has thouroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

This is a thread to express your thoughts and feelings for a number of reasons or no reason at all. It could help you to put them down, so as to have a better look at them, now or in the future. It could help others to identify (validate) with theirs. This can also be insightful or humorous (in good taste...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Thanks for sending my message out Mark . I am still here, and doing well....as far as staying sober. I have a lot to tell you all and am in need of some major advice, but will have to do that at a later time. I do not have the interet right now, so I'm only able to use it off of my phone.....and man, way too much...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I was not in a sober state. I can't get myself to even open that thread, knowing I was spitting vinegar and being unreasonable. There were 3 days there in a row where I didn't sleep and just drank myself around the clock until I fell very ill. Not a hangover I know that, stomach was full of nails and couldn't...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Toady is a very good day for this alky to ask for the gift of sobriety. I did. Toad

rgmarbles · rgmarbles

Here I am again, after screwing up Thanksgiving for the little family I'm fortunate enough to have. They (my brother and sister) are very supportive and loving, although they don't quite know what to do with me. They are trying. It's my significant other, who seems to believe that being mean and har...

SteveP · SteveP

Hey guys, I need to tell you that I've had one. Been missing meetings for the last week or so - and bingo, last night, stopped by the pub and had three pints of beer and another bottle when I got home. Feel just like such a loser today. Can't believe that I did that. Need to get back into the saddle today and sta...

Stephanie14 · Stephanie14

I recently moved across the country and pretty much hate it. I have found myself asking why? Why and how did I end up here? I know I am stuck so I wallow in the pain and suffering that I feel in this new environment. In my mediations book I read the following statement which has made me feel better and applies...

Just Toni · Just Toni

OK just sort of chuckling to myself, I had a Prime Rib dinner on Thankgiving, so maybe that is why I am awake. Happy snoozing all. Toni

crispin777 · crispin777

Hi Everybody! New to this site. In my arrogance & denial I was over on the sister Al-anon page. HA! Today I am 22 days sober. The emotions and craziness are almost too much at times. I was wondering if anyone out there has experience with spouses who are both in recovery. My husband is now arou...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

To us, however, it represents far more than a sound public relations policy. It is more than a denial of self-seeking. This Tradition is a constant and practical reminder that personal ambition has no place in A.A. In it, each member becomes an active guardian of our Fellowship. TWELVE STEPS AND TWEL...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, "Men and women drink essentially because they like the effect produced by alcohol. The sensation is so elusive that, while they admit it is injurious, they cannot after a time differentiate the true from the false." I cannot really remember how I arrived at the doors Of A.A. It...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Dear MIP.. I can't believe it but I think Phil hasn't just let himself go of moderating duties but gone & deleted his account as well! I hope it's just so that he can come back as a 'newcomer' with a clean slate & that's him doing whatever it takes to deflate this ego! I got from his share that it wi...

johnphilip19 · johnphilip19

I consider myself an alcoholic since age 16, when I was first introduced to alcohol. My mother bought me Carter's Nut Brown Ale, and I enjoyed drinking large quantities of beer until approximately age 18, when I moved away from my hometown due to a divorce. There I made a friend who drank, and I got the op...

Phil · Phil

Hi Everybody My name is Phil, and I'm alcoholic I have been a moderator on this message board ever since it started...many moons ago.. And was sober for 22 years..When I walked into a beer store...mad at the world..about things that werent going my way.. Since that time I have accumulated 2 months sobr...

Carlotta · Carlotta

Hi Friends:Went to a Big Book meeting last night & someone gave me a copy of an article that intrigued me... google the topic & tell me what you think. I found the article fascinating about Virginia Davis and her discovery of THIQ (short for tetrahydro...) manufactured in the brain. Has an...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I always have loved watching the gifts of sobriety come alive when the fog lifts. For me, it was writing and poetry. Others will find their own gifts along the way. I recently met a lady in recovery (over seven years) and we had a converstaion once about being taken for granted. To me the worst thing one...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world -- a society which said it wished to publicize its principles and its work, but not its in...

Just Toni · Just Toni

On This day, to the young people serving and protecting our Country, sending out tons of Prayers that they may have some good food today, and just feel save and Loved my our Higher Power, that I Pray will lighten their Hearts. I will be going to a Thankgiving family dinner, but my heart will be over ther...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Hope this note finds you reasonably well. Keyword reasonably. It still baffels me that when it came to my drinking "reasonably " was no where to be found. As painful as it is " I was strangely Insane ". Good thing Bill W. explained the "strangeness" in the...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 As a recovered alcoholic I must make an effort to put into practice...

Just Toni · Just Toni

So many of us will be travelling in the next few days, so before you go, just wanted to wish all a Blessed and Sober Happy Thankgiving. Toni

newcomer · newcomer

Hi All, Have had a rough evening, settling down to write my chapter, and guess what managed to spill tea on my lap top, instead of leaving it alone, I turned it off and now its screwed, its not turning on. My first instinct was to drink, my next was to check what back ups I have and make the best of it, trusting...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

In the years before the publication of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we had no name. . .by a narrow majority the verdict was for naming our book "The Way Out." . . .One of our early lone members. . . found exactly twelve books already titled "The Way Out.". . . So &quo...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Today is a really beautiful day. Warm Sunshine. I do not want to waste it . Wishing reasonable happiness, Toad

MDC · MDC

I got a message from cramcj01. Her internet is down, she wanted me to let everyone know that she is "alive and strong." I know she hasn't been here in a while, but that's the message I got! Please keep her in your prayers. Mark

Just Toni · Just Toni

Fo some reason this notion keeps cropping up in my thinking, we are so very Blessed, indeed, with one day at a time, to not have to pick up a drink. And the viligalence that is required, that has also been on my mind. Perhaps it is life itself that is also a very fragile thing as well. But by the Grace of God we...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Never did I like needy people. So how strangely wonderful is it that I turned out to be one myself. Being something I did't like. I need you. Ineed God . I need A.A. I need food. I need sex.( Oh No Not That !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) I need meetings. Seems like I am the most needy person I ever met. The list...

jasperkent · jasperkent

FIRST A MAN TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES THE MAN. --Lao Tze (?)

jasperkent · jasperkent

There's always some folks who want to use a pill or a book or a way of thought other than AA to stop or cut down on their drinking. If it works for them, fine. AA has no opinion on outside issues. But I know I need AA and I'm grateful for it. I had a bizarre dream last night. For unknown crimes, I had been court-o...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they offer. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87 I do not claim to have all the answers in spiritual matters, any more than I claim to have all the answers about alcoholism. There are others who are also engaged in a spiritual search. If I keep an op...

leeu · leeu

Today I am reminded of how I came, came to, and came to believe. It was a time when I was drowning in despair, rage, sorrow, hate, terror...you know, just couldn't quite make it to my "happy place". Then someone in the fellowship told me I hadn't a clue about the second step, because in my alm...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Have any of you ever had the experience in a meeting where you felt an instant dislike for a person and then it was that person that later became one of your best friends? Odd how AA works like that. Also seems that at least a few times, the person I feel annoyed by somehow winds up coming up with the best...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ." . . . if it be Thy will." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 102-03 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I can have for that day, and tha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 Happiness is such an elusive state. How often do my "prayers" for others involve "hidden" prayers f...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Man am I grateful that I don't puke anymore. Hated how it got up in my nose and burned like fire. Could smell it forever. Then that crapping and puking at the same time (With my damn pants still On) Oh and I don't want to forget the Green Heaves part of it. Yep !!! Sobriety is Real Fine Grateful for...

learning · learning

Hi everyone! Briefly borrowing my daughter's laptop to stop in an let my old friends know I haven't 'kicked the bucket'. PC problems of which there has been little time or money to fix. Too busy with other things currently to have it even looked at. My oldest who was holding on to his b...

Toad · Toad

Hi, My name is Wayne T. and I am an alcoholic. I am here today beacuse I found out this is a "we" recovery program. Thanks for letting me share. I could not do this alone. Toad

Aquaman · Aquaman

Man, The Program is a re-birthing that brings me to experiences I would never have had. Closures that I would never have had. The freedom to love and be loved like the kid I was before my childhood turned to a big ugly sh*tstorm. Okay, it's the ex-fience again. The one from "Bit off wayyyy more than...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Going to take it easy today, Peaceful day, Toad

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

maybe im missing something in all this (likely). AA isnt supposed to have opinions about anything other than alcohol. People that come to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) for addiction purposes other than alcohol are barking up the wrong tree. Not that AA is a cold shoulder situation, but like skg said- if...

Avril G · Avril G

This evening I went into town (Barnsley) for the Christmas lights switch on to see Stavros Flatley, Lucie Jones and Miss Frank, and had a great time, but I was amazed that I was recognised by a group of school kids whose school I go to regularly to do AA talks!!! This girl turned round and tapped me on the s...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hemingway said "any story can be told in six words." There are a host of websites out there for blogging just that, but this one is for us recovery folks who sometimes know each other better than we know ourselves. So.... Here's the deal...post in EXACTLY six words, whatever recovery-rela...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, I was three years clean and sober . We gave out medallions the last Sunday of the month. Were asked to share from the podium. My Turn came up. As I was getting a good roll going on my version of recovery an Old Timer stood up (and bless her heart) says very loudly "My dog is sober too". My l...

Carlotta · Carlotta

Hi There You Faithful Few: Been going to two meetings a week since Oct 15th and always grateful and leave feeling more assured I am doing the right thing. But I still can't get comfortable, feel shy, nervous to share. I have confessed to only one other person about (re-) joining AA, I don't know.... som...

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	Go to more meetings during the Holidays (Preview) This is the toughest time of the year to stay sober, due to holidays, family, bad memories etc... It's especially important to double up on your meetings so that you can stay sober through the holiday season. AA clubs add extra meetings, many have 10pm and midnight meetings through new years and aro...	StPeteDean	3	846	Dec 1, 2009 by angelov8
	Illness possibly cause by alcoholism (Preview) Hi all.... Have been going through some things, and some or one of you may understand. Have been having some pretty serious problems with my gut the past few weeks. It has taken me as far as the Emergency Room in agony, and have had an ultrasound so far. My doctor suspected gall bladder, but the ultrasou...	jonijoni1	10	1235	Nov 30, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Daily Reflections - Protection For All & 24hrs a Day (Preview) At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. At the level of press, radio, TV, and films, anonymity stresses the equality in the Fellowship of all members by putting the brake on thos...	Sobrietyspell	0	515	Nov 30, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Things I am Thankful for.................. (Preview) 1. My HP finding me a wife I do not deserve. 2. Me finding my HP 3. 2 great kids who I hope inhereted most of my wife's genes. 4. A good life free of alcohol. 5. A forum board called MIP that has such wonderful people (except when Loop tries to "sell" us on the Minnesota Spankological Proto...	turninggrey	6	1451	Nov 30, 2009 by bikerbill
	Hitting the road again and more craziness at work. (Preview) Ohho - so tomorrow I strat back out on teh road, 2 sites in Manchester but then back home tomorrow, then 2 sites in North Yorkshire on wednesday, overnight in East Kilbride, 400 yards from the meeting, then 3 more sites in Scotland and overnight down in Carlisle, again less than half a mile from the meeti...	bikerbill	7	535	Nov 30, 2009 by bikerbill
	"Rarely Have we seen a person fail ---- (Preview) who has thouroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they...	Toad	9	1132	Nov 30, 2009 by Toad
	Random Thoughts Thread (Includes Jerry F's thread) (Preview) This is a thread to express your thoughts and feelings for a number of reasons or no reason at all. It could help you to put them down, so as to have a better look at them, now or in the future. It could help others to identify (validate) with theirs. This can also be insightful or humorous (in good taste...	StPeteDean	20	1267	Nov 30, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Hi everyone! (Preview) Thanks for sending my message out Mark . I am still here, and doing well....as far as staying sober. I have a lot to tell you all and am in need of some major advice, but will have to do that at a later time. I do not have the interet right now, so I'm only able to use it off of my phone.....and man, way too much...	cramcj01	4	781	Nov 30, 2009 by jasperkent
	I apologize for previous thread (Preview) I was not in a sober state. I can't get myself to even open that thread, knowing I was spitting vinegar and being unreasonable. There were 3 days there in a row where I didn't sleep and just drank myself around the clock until I fell very ill. Not a hangover I know that, stomach was full of nails and couldn't...	Dodsworth	12	1939	Nov 29, 2009 by StPeteDean
	The Gift (Preview) Howdy, Toady is a very good day for this alky to ask for the gift of sobriety. I did. Toad	Toad	2	670	Nov 29, 2009 by angelov8
	Opinions on "tough love" (Preview) Here I am again, after screwing up Thanksgiving for the little family I'm fortunate enough to have. They (my brother and sister) are very supportive and loving, although they don't quite know what to do with me. They are trying. It's my significant other, who seems to believe that being mean and har...	rgmarbles	10	1877	Nov 29, 2009 by Jerry F
	Slip (Preview) Hey guys, I need to tell you that I've had one. Been missing meetings for the last week or so - and bingo, last night, stopped by the pub and had three pints of beer and another bottle when I got home. Feel just like such a loser today. Can't believe that I did that. Need to get back into the saddle today and sta...	SteveP	18	3337	Nov 28, 2009 by Stephanie14
	while in pain (Preview) I recently moved across the country and pretty much hate it. I have found myself asking why? Why and how did I end up here? I know I am stuck so I wallow in the pain and suffering that I feel in this new environment. In my mediations book I read the following statement which has made me feel better and applies...	Stephanie14	5	488	Nov 28, 2009 by Stephanie14
	Is everyone Sleeping!!! Too much Triptophane???? (Preview) OK just sort of chuckling to myself, I had a Prime Rib dinner on Thankgiving, so maybe that is why I am awake. Happy snoozing all. Toni	Just Toni	2	730	Nov 28, 2009 by turninggrey
	Husband & wife in recovery.....but will the marriage recover???? (Preview) Hi Everybody! New to this site. In my arrogance & denial I was over on the sister Al-anon page. HA! Today I am 22 days sober. The emotions and craziness are almost too much at times. I was wondering if anyone out there has experience with spouses who are both in recovery. My husband is now arou...	crispin777	7	2763	Nov 28, 2009 by soberjulie
	Daily Reflections - Active Guardians + 24hrs a Day (Preview) To us, however, it represents far more than a sound public relations policy. It is more than a denial of self-seeking. This Tradition is a constant and practical reminder that personal ambition has no place in A.A. In it, each member becomes an active guardian of our Fellowship. TWELVE STEPS AND TWEL...	Sobrietyspell	0	758	Nov 28, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	The Doctors Opinion xxvi (Preview) Howdy, "Men and women drink essentially because they like the effect produced by alcohol. The sensation is so elusive that, while they admit it is injurious, they cannot after a time differentiate the true from the false." I cannot really remember how I arrived at the doors Of A.A. It...	Toad	10	1242	Nov 28, 2009 by Toad
	Re Phil! xx (Preview) Dear MIP.. I can't believe it but I think Phil hasn't just let himself go of moderating duties but gone & deleted his account as well! I hope it's just so that he can come back as a 'newcomer' with a clean slate & that's him doing whatever it takes to deflate this ego! I got from his share that it wi...	Sobrietyspell	18	1222	Nov 28, 2009 by pinkchip
	Hi. Well here goes.. (Preview) I consider myself an alcoholic since age 16, when I was first introduced to alcohol. My mother bought me Carter's Nut Brown Ale, and I enjoyed drinking large quantities of beer until approximately age 18, when I moved away from my hometown due to a divorce. There I made a friend who drank, and I got the op...	johnphilip19	9	1308	Nov 28, 2009 by jasperkent
	Honesty (Preview) Hi Everybody My name is Phil, and I'm alcoholic I have been a moderator on this message board ever since it started...many moons ago.. And was sober for 22 years..When I walked into a beer store...mad at the world..about things that werent going my way.. Since that time I have accumulated 2 months sobr...	Phil	18	1297	Nov 28, 2009 by jasperkent
	Tetrahydroisoquinoline (Preview) Hi Friends:Went to a Big Book meeting last night & someone gave me a copy of an article that intrigued me... google the topic & tell me what you think. I found the article fascinating about Virginia Davis and her discovery of THIQ (short for tetrahydro...) manufactured in the brain. Has an...	Carlotta	4	7178	Nov 28, 2009 by jasperkent
	A Super High (Preview) I always have loved watching the gifts of sobriety come alive when the fog lifts. For me, it was writing and poetry. Others will find their own gifts along the way. I recently met a lady in recovery (over seven years) and we had a converstaion once about being taken for granted. To me the worst thing one...	Dave Harm	3	570	Nov 28, 2009 by jasperkent
	Daily Reflections - The Perils of the Limelight & 24hrs a Day (Preview) In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world -- a society which said it wished to publicize its principles and its work, but not its in...	Sobrietyspell	1	783	Nov 28, 2009 by jasperkent
	On This Thanksgiving..... johnphillips put a follow up in this Post so hope you will read it again (Preview) On This day, to the young people serving and protecting our Country, sending out tons of Prayers that they may have some good food today, and just feel save and Loved my our Higher Power, that I Pray will lighten their Hearts. I will be going to a Thankgiving family dinner, but my heart will be over ther...	Just Toni	5	1720	Nov 27, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Strangely Insane ?????? (Preview) Howdy, Hope this note finds you reasonably well. Keyword reasonably. It still baffels me that when it came to my drinking "reasonably " was no where to be found. As painful as it is " I was strangely Insane ". Good thing Bill W. explained the "strangeness" in the...	Toad	6	2510	Nov 27, 2009 by Toad
	Daily Reflections ~ The Hazards of Publicity & 24hrs a Day (Preview) People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 As a recovered alcoholic I must make an effort to put into practice...	Sobrietyspell	1	772	Nov 27, 2009 by ljc
	Wish everyone a Happy Happy Sober Thanksgiving! (Preview) So many of us will be travelling in the next few days, so before you go, just wanted to wish all a Blessed and Sober Happy Thankgiving. Toni	Just Toni	10	1075	Nov 27, 2009 by johnphilip19
	Need to make a gratitude list (Preview) Hi All, Have had a rough evening, settling down to write my chapter, and guess what managed to spill tea on my lap top, instead of leaving it alone, I turned it off and now its screwed, its not turning on. My first instinct was to drink, my next was to check what back ups I have and make the best of it, trusting...	newcomer	3	831	Nov 26, 2009 by jasperkent
	Daily Reflections ~ A Powerful Tradition & 24hrs a Day (Preview) In the years before the publication of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," we had no name. . .by a narrow majority the verdict was for naming our book "The Way Out." . . .One of our early lone members. . . found exactly twelve books already titled "The Way Out.". . . So &quo...	Sobrietyspell	1	1192	Nov 26, 2009 by jasperkent
	Sunny Day, (Preview) Howdy, Today is a really beautiful day. Warm Sunshine. I do not want to waste it . Wishing reasonable happiness, Toad	Toad	3	715	Nov 25, 2009 by jj
	RE: cramcj01 (Preview) I got a message from cramcj01. Her internet is down, she wanted me to let everyone know that she is "alive and strong." I know she hasn't been here in a while, but that's the message I got! Please keep her in your prayers. Mark	MDC	2	866	Nov 25, 2009 by turninggrey
	How very fragile we all are..... (Preview) Fo some reason this notion keeps cropping up in my thinking, we are so very Blessed, indeed, with one day at a time, to not have to pick up a drink. And the viligalence that is required, that has also been on my mind. Perhaps it is life itself that is also a very fragile thing as well. But by the Grace of God we...	Just Toni	6	755	Nov 24, 2009 by leeu
	Needy (Preview) Howdy, Never did I like needy people. So how strangely wonderful is it that I turned out to be one myself. Being something I did't like. I need you. Ineed God . I need A.A. I need food. I need sex.( Oh No Not That !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) I need meetings. Seems like I am the most needy person I ever met. The list...	Toad	6	848	Nov 24, 2009 by jasperkent
	quotes (Preview) FIRST A MAN TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES A DRINK. THEN THE DRINK TAKES THE MAN. --Lao Tze (?)	jasperkent	14	560	Nov 24, 2009 by jasperkent
	DREAMS/AA alternatives? (Preview) There's always some folks who want to use a pill or a book or a way of thought other than AA to stop or cut down on their drinking. If it works for them, fine. AA has no opinion on outside issues. But I know I need AA and I'm grateful for it. I had a bizarre dream last night. For unknown crimes, I had been court-o...	jasperkent	7	1096	Nov 24, 2009 by Wren
	Daily Reflections ~ A Universal Search & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they offer. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87 I do not claim to have all the answers in spiritual matters, any more than I claim to have all the answers about alcoholism. There are others who are also engaged in a spiritual search. If I keep an op...	Sobrietyspell	1	1130	Nov 23, 2009 by jasperkent
	The Arrogance of Self Pity, Anger, and Fear (Preview) Today I am reminded of how I came, came to, and came to believe. It was a time when I was drowning in despair, rage, sorrow, hate, terror...you know, just couldn't quite make it to my "happy place". Then someone in the fellowship told me I hadn't a clue about the second step, because in my alm...	leeu	9	1887	Nov 23, 2009 by CAM
	The person you instantly disliked.... (Preview) Have any of you ever had the experience in a meeting where you felt an instant dislike for a person and then it was that person that later became one of your best friends? Odd how AA works like that. Also seems that at least a few times, the person I feel annoyed by somehow winds up coming up with the best...	pinkchip	8	890	Nov 22, 2009 by soberjulie
	Daily Reflections - "THY WILL NOT MINE" + 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ." . . . if it be Thy will." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 102-03 I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I can have for that day, and tha...	Sobrietyspell	3	438	Nov 22, 2009 by SteveP
	Daily Reflections - Only Two Sins + 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . . there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 Happiness is such an elusive state. How often do my "prayers" for others involve "hidden" prayers f...	Sobrietyspell	2	3775	Nov 22, 2009 by jasperkent
	Puke (Preview) Howdy, Man am I grateful that I don't puke anymore. Hated how it got up in my nose and burned like fire. Could smell it forever. Then that crapping and puking at the same time (With my damn pants still On) Oh and I don't want to forget the Green Heaves part of it. Yep !!! Sobriety is Real Fine Grateful for...	Toad	8	1966	Nov 22, 2009 by SteveP
	Still Kickin' (Preview) Hi everyone! Briefly borrowing my daughter's laptop to stop in an let my old friends know I haven't 'kicked the bucket'. PC problems of which there has been little time or money to fix. Too busy with other things currently to have it even looked at. My oldest who was holding on to his b...	learning	0	337	Nov 22, 2009 by learning
	WE (Preview) Hi, My name is Wayne T. and I am an alcoholic. I am here today beacuse I found out this is a "we" recovery program. Thanks for letting me share. I could not do this alone. Toad	Toad	17	853	Nov 22, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Giddy - like a kid (Preview) Man, The Program is a re-birthing that brings me to experiences I would never have had. Closures that I would never have had. The freedom to love and be loved like the kid I was before my childhood turned to a big ugly sh*tstorm. Okay, it's the ex-fience again. The one from "Bit off wayyyy more than...	Aquaman	16	1209	Nov 22, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Easy Does It (Preview) Howdy, Going to take it easy today, Peaceful day, Toad	Toad	8	504	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	another "sponsor" thread...but seriously (Preview) maybe im missing something in all this (likely). AA isnt supposed to have opinions about anything other than alcohol. People that come to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) for addiction purposes other than alcohol are barking up the wrong tree. Not that AA is a cold shoulder situation, but like skg said- if...	Dodsworth	11	1050	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	FAME AT LAST (Preview) This evening I went into town (Barnsley) for the Christmas lights switch on to see Stavros Flatley, Lucie Jones and Miss Frank, and had a great time, but I was amazed that I was recognised by a group of school kids whose school I go to regularly to do AA talks!!! This girl turned round and tapped me on the s...	Avril G	7	656	Nov 21, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Recovery Challenge Game - 6 word stories. (Preview) Hemingway said "any story can be told in six words." There are a host of websites out there for blogging just that, but this one is for us recovery folks who sometimes know each other better than we know ourselves. So.... Here's the deal...post in EXACTLY six words, whatever recovery-rela...	Aquaman	33	1151	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	My dog is sober too!!! (Preview) Howdy, I was three years clean and sober . We gave out medallions the last Sunday of the month. Were asked to share from the podium. My Turn came up. As I was getting a good roll going on my version of recovery an Old Timer stood up (and bless her heart) says very loudly "My dog is sober too". My l...	Toad	10	836	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
	My Secret Life (Preview) Hi There You Faithful Few: Been going to two meetings a week since Oct 15th and always grateful and leave feeling more assured I am doing the right thing. But I still can't get comfortable, feel shy, nervous to share. I have confessed to only one other person about (re-) joining AA, I don't know.... som...	Carlotta	11	1195	Nov 21, 2009 by jasperkent
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