Alcoholics Anonymous

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi Everyone, When I attended over 10 years of meetings, five days a week in this one small room, I learned so very much and something still stands out so clealy to me, feels like it was learned as in a classroom, and the theme many times was How to handle Conflict, or very fearful events. And the genera...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Good Morning, Was doing some reading, and a lot of writings on the emotion of Fear. Well there is of course healthy fear, if you see a car coming at you and you are in the middle of a cross-walk, healthy fear tells us to run, to avoid an injury, or worse. One of our members here, talks about this emotio...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Went to my home group last night, a BB study, and we were reading Bill's Story. We were then talking about detox, and PAW and stuff afterward. I remembered and told how last week I had almost passed out at work, during a surgery, due to anxiety!!! (PAW??) I had been put on a desk position for 6 months, and t...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I am not posting this for congrats but to share an experience I just had. I was reading another post on here in which literally cleaning the house was mentioned. I have not been so great about maintaining my house, diet, and a lot of issues regarding self-care, but I'm a work in progress. I started cle...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Anyone else use to make them? The little plastic tupperware thingies with the plastic handle? In the last couple months of my drinking, I discovered that they held just a little over a shot each. So I'd fill 'em up and take with me on my way to the bar - shots to go, one or two. Figured that way if I got pull...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Can I ask if there is anyone who stopped the alcohol, but became addicted to something else? I stopped drinking on September 11th, 2008. Though I have never done illegal drugs, it seems like I still search for a high. Even if it's something farely normal.....example, I love garage sales.....they...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Ok had to pause for this. I've racked up a lot of posts on other message boards (football, motorcycle ect...) but those were mostly frivolous and whimsical. I've enjoyed my 3 years here and this site has most definitely helped me stay sober and I owe much to your fellowship with me. Thanks for my s...

Tina · Tina

Good morning Just thought I'd drop in and say hi Was just having morning coffee and reading some of the post this morning when I realized in 5 days I will be celebrating and remembering 6 years ago. Tuesday July 14th is my AA Birthday, and well I am so glad that I'm sober today and greatful for being here. A...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Every day I wake up to this horribly messy house. And a horribly messed up life. And I get depressed very quickly. I've tried making lists of things to do, in priority order, and then working through them, but that never works. At least not for long. I might get some of the things done, but never tha...

Cindy C · Cindy C

Hello, I'm brand new here. I have a little time sober (5/12/09) but am also dealing with my marriage ending shortly after my sobriety date (5/21/09). My hubby is also an alcoholic and he left without explanation 6 weeks ago. He's now in another state 1000 miles away. I have attended a few Alanon mee...

florida · florida

-- Edited by florida on Tuesday 7th of July 2009 07:49:30 PM

BLUESMAN · BLUESMAN

Just saying Hi I am not new here just lost my old ID ,,,and nobody remebered my name I remember Phil ,,,Carol ,,, Dean ,,,,Dan ..it has been awile ..change Computers twice I hope everbody has a Grate Sober Day RUSSELL

BeerIsMyPoison · BeerIsMyPoison

So I'm sitting here, working on a website, and I casually reach for my 2 liter bottle of soda thinking it was 40oz. I pick it up and I'm like " What the f---? Oh yeah, I quite drinking!" LOL! -- Edited by BeerIsMyPoison on Sunday 5th of July 2009 11:26:29 PM

toni baloney · toni baloney

OK, at 12:34 and 56 seconds, today on 7-8-09 it will be 1234567809. Can you come up with some trivia more useless than this, bet you can"t. not even signing my name, but you know who...........

holleva · holleva

Hi i'm new here and need some help. Ive just found out my boyfriend is a binge drinker, it's been happening for the last 10 years. He's just come back from a 7 day binge and i'm not sure how to handle the situation. It's a pretty new relationship and i've just found out from his parents that he has suffered wi...

BeerIsMyPoison · BeerIsMyPoison

Hi, My name is Ty. I'm 22 years old, from Burbank, CA. I am an alcoholic. I live in an apartment by myself in Van Nuys. I have a good day job. You most likely would never think I'm an alcoholic, unless you know me. I could be your best friend during the day, and your worst friend during the night. People lo...

jesstastic · jesstastic

Hey there everyone- my name's jess and im new to this board but not to wanting to stop drinking(if that made sense) im 25 and am engaged to my high school sweetheart and have 2 wonderful kids a lil girl who's 2 and a boy who's 6 months. i decided to join up with all of you because i've had it. Yesterday was...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only teacher. I have been able to learn of Gods lov...

VinnieH · VinnieH

Hi all, I have a question that I've been wondering for a while now. Here in Pennsylvania we celebrate our recovery as an "Anniversary". I heard that California says "Birthday". Which parts celebrate them as birthdays, and which do anniversaries? I realize there are other...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear.TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This evil and corroding thread is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others opinions; fear of harm, and many ot...

Mike B. · Mike B.

I married my high school sweatheart 12 years ago and we've been together for about 20 + years. I'm 40 and we have 2 kids 12 & 10. She's supportive of my recovery and invited me back into the house about 11 months ago. I've been sober for 15 months; working a solid program of AA. Pray, meetings, spo...

MDC · MDC

I got pulled over last night, the second time in two months. The first I was test driving a bike, police clocked me at 93mph in a 70..no ticket?!? Last night I was taking my wife out to dinner and into Nashville to watch some bands. I wasn't paying much attention, I was clocked doing 20 over the limit. A...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

There are some days that hold a very special place in my recovery. I about can fill a calendar with thoughts why that day is special and how it has affected my life in recovery. None of it would be possible without admitting and accepting that I am an alcoholic. That day took place on September 4, 1994. Oth...

angelov8 · angelov8

I have a new sponsor(my first) whom I really like. She didn't raise her hand, but when I went over the member list for this one meeting I go to, I was looking for someone who listed an e-mail as I am phone shy. I remembered her for her strength in many ways, long-term sobriety, and knowledge of big book an...

OHAAT · OHAAT

It's been a while since I've been on here. In a week, I'll have 6 months of sobriety, and I'm really struggling. I know I can't take my husband's inventory, but he is a heavy drinker still and all his (and my)old drinking buddies are always around. Drinking alot. It's become more and more clear to me how li...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

I'm not sure if to post this or not, however; I would like to do so: I read this daily, and has become very dear and seems to help me more and more daily, not only in regards to alcohol but for the most part yes, it helps me reflect on all the good and bad memories; FootPrints: The LORD replied," My pre...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi to everyone here, Today was a strange day. Had plans, was invited to my Son's new place, was looking forward to seeing him, and a friend, also cannot wait to see his new place. He is an ER doc in the field of Pychiatry, and had at the last moment pitched in for another doc, who had his own family emerge...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I had 4 months sober until 3 weeks ago. I've been on the worst spree of my life since then and im in a really bad place. Whats more is that the day before I decided to start drinking again, I was given the money from the donation basket and told to hold on to it and give it to the secretary at the next meeting. Wel...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Long story short, the guy across the street hit one of our cars which was parked on the street in the middle of the night Friday night, after coming home from his band's "gig". I have witnessed this guy accidentally drive all the way up onto the sidewalk trying to park late at night. And althou...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Saved these text messages... good stuff.

Jane05 · Jane05

Happy Everyone!!!!

Dreamnine · Dreamnine

Just lately I have started getting sudden, severe bouts of panic again. They first started back in the 80s and, I believe, were one of the things that got me into drinking heavily. I learned at the age of 19 that if I took alcohol, or even if I just had access to it, I could keep the panic at bay. Well, the rest...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

Hi Everyone... Just wishing everyone a very relaxing, peaceful, and sober weekend. This weekend could be the beginning of my own miracle with my daughter. Haven't seen her in over eight years... it should be interesting to say the least. I'll also get to meet a son-in-law and two grandkids for the f...

Ebbie · Ebbie

Hi Im new my name is ebbie and its good to be here.

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Lately I have been getting this really nasty attitude when I hear someone complain. I mean, it really just pisses me off. It doesn't matter who it is, or what it's about....if it's not something worth a complaint, I get so aggravated. What's wrong with me?? I hate being like this. I hate having su...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Has anyone been on this forum? http://www.e-aa.org/forums/index.php The reason I ask is that it seems pretty contentious and a bit negative. I really like this forum better. I do like all the information and insight possible into our disease, so I will keep looking there, but it does get painful....

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

On another thread someone made a comment about their insanity early in sobriety. And it got me chuckling about something I did. Which at the time was quite honest but not very smart... When I sobered up I was involved with family court. My ex-wife and four kids were all involved with this. I won't go...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Last night at the homegroup, we read the Doctor's Opinion, and it occurred to me that my body will NEVER CHANGE, so far as how it reacts with alcohol. I know, some are porbably thinking, "It took you til NOW to realize this??????" LOL But there is a passage that really went from my head to my hea...

Jane05 · Jane05

Hello to All!! And hoping you all are are well. Checked out a lot of the post and I couldn't reply to all the ones I wanted to. Might have been here all day. That's what I get for not checking in more often. I wanted to share something with you. Sometimes, one of the readings or mediations I read just won...

turninggrey · turninggrey

The wife and kids are off vacationing and I could not go because of work. Things were fine and then a thought popped into my head. Why not just have a rum and coke? No one will know. Almost like since no one is watching, no one will know. I quick went on to another board that I lurk on and saw a thread about...

Chewie · Chewie

Psychiatrists have a name for it--passive death wish. Not an actual suicidal ideation, where there is plan or intent, but that general feeling of angst and malaise where one wishes one were dead. I have a passive death wish ... just not for myself. I love life, love my sobriety. No, I have a passive d...

pinkchip · pinkchip

It was a good day at work. I got my 2nd award for "Notably Outstanding Work" within 4 months. To which I'm still not sure what I did, but I think it has something to do with no longer showing up to work hungover and unable to be productive half the days out of the week and also no longer have a cons...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

When I open this forum, I keep getting another window that pops up, asking to install adobe (whick is already installed). Then when I click cancel, it tells me that this is a damaged file?? Has something changed, or maybe it's just my computer???

toni baloney · toni baloney

Good Morning all... When I was reading here this morning I was thinking of how that Power of the Compulsion to drink was still there, in my first year, laying dormant, I did not have an active compulsion. But once in a while the Power of this Disease would feel like it had to tap me on the shoulder and ha...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

For me, when they find out I quit drinking, it's this: "Did you quit cold turkey?"

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

would have won American Idol every time when he was 8 yrs old. Despite his issues in the last ten years, what a special talent and force he was for 20+ years. His death and impact is Elvis-like (in my opinion). I was talking with my friend and he said something which I think is true: Anyone who grew up with th...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

I am reasonably sure she's an alcoholic. She drinks almost every day, goes out at least once a week, and has no clue why she can't seem to pay the rent. Just hasn't gotten a DUI yet. Unlike me, she used to be addicted to drugs as well. We've been separated for 10 months, and while I don't moralize about th...

natshen · natshen

hi again , today is a weird day for me , yesterday i connected with my inner child about some painfull childhood experiences , i was driving home , it was so overwhelming , i almost couldnt drive and the pain was so immense as if i was only 5 again , i got the thought to drinkk and it consumed me, but it wasnt dri...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The unity, the effectiveness, and even the survival of A.A. will always depend upon our continued willingness to give up some of our personal ambitions and desires for the common safety and welfare. Just as sacrifice means survival for the individual alcoholic, so does sacrifice mean unity and sur...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Having learned to live so happily, wed show everyone else how. . . . Yes, we of A.A. did dream those dreams. How natural that was, since most alcoholics are bankrupt idealists. . . . So why shouldnt we share our way of life with everyone? TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 156The great discovery of s...

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	How do you handle conflict??? (Preview) Hi Everyone, When I attended over 10 years of meetings, five days a week in this one small room, I learned so very much and something still stands out so clealy to me, feels like it was learned as in a classroom, and the theme many times was How to handle Conflict, or very fearful events. And the genera...	toni baloney	13	1503	Jul 11, 2009 by jonijoni1
	The Emotion of FEAR...... (Preview) Good Morning, Was doing some reading, and a lot of writings on the emotion of Fear. Well there is of course healthy fear, if you see a car coming at you and you are in the middle of a cross-walk, healthy fear tells us to run, to avoid an injury, or worse. One of our members here, talks about this emotio...	toni baloney	2	372	Jul 11, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Cool support in my time of need last night (Preview) Went to my home group last night, a BB study, and we were reading Bill's Story. We were then talking about detox, and PAW and stuff afterward. I remembered and told how last week I had almost passed out at work, during a surgery, due to anxiety!!! (PAW??) I had been put on a desk position for 6 months, and t...	jonijoni1	4	392	Jul 10, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Sobriety Chips (Preview) I am not posting this for congrats but to share an experience I just had. I was reading another post on here in which literally cleaning the house was mentioned. I have not been so great about maintaining my house, diet, and a lot of issues regarding self-care, but I'm a work in progress. I started cle...	pinkchip	14	7241	Jul 10, 2009 by barisax
	Homemade popsicles (Preview) Anyone else use to make them? The little plastic tupperware thingies with the plastic handle? In the last couple months of my drinking, I discovered that they held just a little over a shot each. So I'd fill 'em up and take with me on my way to the bar - shots to go, one or two. Figured that way if I got pull...	FlyingSquirrel	13	705	Jul 10, 2009 by cramcj01
	In need of some encouragment....or something..... (Preview) Can I ask if there is anyone who stopped the alcohol, but became addicted to something else? I stopped drinking on September 11th, 2008. Though I have never done illegal drugs, it seems like I still search for a high. Even if it's something farely normal.....example, I love garage sales.....they...	cramcj01	8	423	Jul 9, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	2000th post celebration thread (Preview) Ok had to pause for this. I've racked up a lot of posts on other message boards (football, motorcycle ect...) but those were mostly frivolous and whimsical. I've enjoyed my 3 years here and this site has most definitely helped me stay sober and I owe much to your fellowship with me. Thanks for my s...	StPeteDean	15	550	Jul 9, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Realized (Preview) Good morning Just thought I'd drop in and say hi Was just having morning coffee and reading some of the post this morning when I realized in 5 days I will be celebrating and remembering 6 years ago. Tuesday July 14th is my AA Birthday, and well I am so glad that I'm sober today and greatful for being here. A...	Tina	2	303	Jul 9, 2009 by toni baloney
	I started a list today.. (Preview) Every day I wake up to this horribly messy house. And a horribly messed up life. And I get depressed very quickly. I've tried making lists of things to do, in priority order, and then working through them, but that never works. At least not for long. I might get some of the things done, but never tha...	FlyingSquirrel	6	432	Jul 9, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Brand New Here and also dealing with abandonment (Preview) Hello, I'm brand new here. I have a little time sober (5/12/09) but am also dealing with my marriage ending shortly after my sobriety date (5/21/09). My hubby is also an alcoholic and he left without explanation 6 weeks ago. He's now in another state 1000 miles away. I have attended a few Alanon mee...	Cindy C	16	1215	Jul 9, 2009 by jonijoni1
	on probation - (Preview) -- Edited by florida on Tuesday 7th of July 2009 07:49:30 PM	florida	9	1408	Jul 9, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Hello (Preview) Just saying Hi I am not new here just lost my old ID ,,,and nobody remebered my name I remember Phil ,,,Carol ,,, Dean ,,,,Dan ..it has been awile ..change Computers twice I hope everbody has a Grate Sober Day RUSSELL	BLUESMAN	8	449	Jul 9, 2009 by Tina
	Funny moment (Preview) So I'm sitting here, working on a website, and I casually reach for my 2 liter bottle of soda thinking it was 40oz. I pick it up and I'm like " What the f---? Oh yeah, I quite drinking!" LOL! -- Edited by BeerIsMyPoison on Sunday 5th of July 2009 11:26:29 PM	BeerIsMyPoison	11	905	Jul 8, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	If you live on the East Coast, you missed it.... (Preview) OK, at 12:34 and 56 seconds, today on 7-8-09 it will be 1234567809. Can you come up with some trivia more useless than this, bet you can"t. not even signing my name, but you know who...........	toni baloney	2	427	Jul 8, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Binge drinking and depression (Preview) Hi i'm new here and need some help. Ive just found out my boyfriend is a binge drinker, it's been happening for the last 10 years. He's just come back from a 7 day binge and i'm not sure how to handle the situation. It's a pretty new relationship and i've just found out from his parents that he has suffered wi...	holleva	13	3751	Jul 8, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Hi Everybody (Preview) Hi, My name is Ty. I'm 22 years old, from Burbank, CA. I am an alcoholic. I live in an apartment by myself in Van Nuys. I have a good day job. You most likely would never think I'm an alcoholic, unless you know me. I could be your best friend during the day, and your worst friend during the night. People lo...	BeerIsMyPoison	17	894	Jul 7, 2009 by BeerIsMyPoison
	newbie..it's been a longtime coming (Preview) Hey there everyone- my name's jess and im new to this board but not to wanting to stop drinking(if that made sense) im 25 and am engaged to my high school sweetheart and have 2 wonderful kids a lil girl who's 2 and a boy who's 6 months. i decided to join up with all of you because i've had it. Yesterday was...	jesstastic	7	441	Jul 7, 2009 by joelo
	Daily Reflections ~ Experience: The Best Teacher & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Being still inexperienced and having just made conscious contact with God, it is not probable that we are going to be inspired at all times. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87Some say that experience is the best teacher, but I believe that experience is the only teacher. I have been able to learn of Gods lov...	Sobrietyspell	2	702	Jul 6, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Anniversary vs Birthday (Preview) Hi all, I have a question that I've been wondering for a while now. Here in Pennsylvania we celebrate our recovery as an "Anniversary". I heard that California says "Birthday". Which parts celebrate them as birthdays, and which do anniversaries? I realize there are other...	VinnieH	9	7535	Jul 6, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ Identifying Fear .. & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear.TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 76When I feel uncomfortable, irritated, or depressed, I look for fear. This evil and corroding thread is the root of my distress: Fear of failure; fear of others opinions; fear of harm, and many ot...	Sobrietyspell	0	1549	Jul 6, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Relationship Issue- What to do? (Preview) I married my high school sweatheart 12 years ago and we've been together for about 20 + years. I'm 40 and we have 2 kids 12 & 10. She's supportive of my recovery and invited me back into the house about 11 months ago. I've been sober for 15 months; working a solid program of AA. Pray, meetings, spo...	Mike B.	9	1095	Jul 6, 2009 by Dakota
	I need to slow down! (Preview) I got pulled over last night, the second time in two months. The first I was test driving a bike, police clocked me at 93mph in a 70..no ticket?!? Last night I was taking my wife out to dinner and into Nashville to watch some bands. I wasn't paying much attention, I was clocked doing 20 over the limit. A...	MDC	9	405	Jul 6, 2009 by Dakota
	July 4, 2009 - My reunification Day (Preview) There are some days that hold a very special place in my recovery. I about can fill a calendar with thoughts why that day is special and how it has affected my life in recovery. None of it would be possible without admitting and accepting that I am an alcoholic. That day took place on September 4, 1994. Oth...	Dave Harm	11	444	Jul 6, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Two sponsors? (Preview) I have a new sponsor(my first) whom I really like. She didn't raise her hand, but when I went over the member list for this one meeting I go to, I was looking for someone who listed an e-mail as I am phone shy. I remembered her for her strength in many ways, long-term sobriety, and knowledge of big book an...	angelov8	10	3693	Jul 6, 2009 by Rob84
	What is happening to me?! (Preview) It's been a while since I've been on here. In a week, I'll have 6 months of sobriety, and I'm really struggling. I know I can't take my husband's inventory, but he is a heavy drinker still and all his (and my)old drinking buddies are always around. Drinking alot. It's become more and more clear to me how li...	OHAAT	8	848	Jul 5, 2009 by BeerIsMyPoison
	Sharing my thoughts (Preview) I'm not sure if to post this or not, however; I would like to do so: I read this daily, and has become very dear and seems to help me more and more daily, not only in regards to alcohol but for the most part yes, it helps me reflect on all the good and bad memories; FootPrints: The LORD replied," My pre...	Sacrifice	3	295	Jul 5, 2009 by toni baloney
	HAPPY, HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! (Preview) Hi to everyone here, Today was a strange day. Had plans, was invited to my Son's new place, was looking forward to seeing him, and a friend, also cannot wait to see his new place. He is an ER doc in the field of Pychiatry, and had at the last moment pitched in for another doc, who had his own family emerge...	toni baloney	3	338	Jul 5, 2009 by jonijoni1
	I have screwed up royally (Preview) I had 4 months sober until 3 weeks ago. I've been on the worst spree of my life since then and im in a really bad place. Whats more is that the day before I decided to start drinking again, I was given the money from the donation basket and told to hold on to it and give it to the secretary at the next meeting. Wel...	Dodsworth	16	689	Jul 5, 2009 by pinkchip
	Sober drunk getting screwed over by DRUNK drunk (Preview) Long story short, the guy across the street hit one of our cars which was parked on the street in the middle of the night Friday night, after coming home from his band's "gig". I have witnessed this guy accidentally drive all the way up onto the sidewalk trying to park late at night. And althou...	jonijoni1	7	1076	Jul 5, 2009 by TLH
	My last drunk (Preview) Saved these text messages... good stuff.	FlyingSquirrel	5	1111	Jul 5, 2009 by TLH
	Happy 4th All (Preview) Happy Everyone!!!!	Jane05	6	409	Jul 4, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Panic attacks have returned. (Preview) Just lately I have started getting sudden, severe bouts of panic again. They first started back in the 80s and, I believe, were one of the things that got me into drinking heavily. I learned at the age of 19 that if I took alcohol, or even if I just had access to it, I could keep the panic at bay. Well, the rest...	Dreamnine	7	1657	Jul 4, 2009 by BLUESMAN
	Miracles (Preview) Hi Everyone... Just wishing everyone a very relaxing, peaceful, and sober weekend. This weekend could be the beginning of my own miracle with my daughter. Haven't seen her in over eight years... it should be interesting to say the least. I'll also get to meet a son-in-law and two grandkids for the f...	Dave Harm	2	447	Jul 4, 2009 by turninggrey
	Hi I am new and would like to introduce and could some of you tell me how this page works and what all these icons mean (Preview) Hi Im new my name is ebbie and its good to be here.	Ebbie	7	718	Jul 4, 2009 by Jane05
	Down in the dumps (Preview) Lately I have been getting this really nasty attitude when I hear someone complain. I mean, it really just pisses me off. It doesn't matter who it is, or what it's about....if it's not something worth a complaint, I get so aggravated. What's wrong with me?? I hate being like this. I hate having su...	cramcj01	4	462	Jul 3, 2009 by toni baloney
	Has anyone been on this forum?? (Preview) Has anyone been on this forum? http://www.e-aa.org/forums/index.php The reason I ask is that it seems pretty contentious and a bit negative. I really like this forum better. I do like all the information and insight possible into our disease, so I will keep looking there, but it does get painful....	turninggrey	2	375	Jul 3, 2009 by toni baloney
	Stupid or dumb things... (Preview) On another thread someone made a comment about their insanity early in sobriety. And it got me chuckling about something I did. Which at the time was quite honest but not very smart... When I sobered up I was involved with family court. My ex-wife and four kids were all involved with this. I won't go...	Dave Harm	3	767	Jul 3, 2009 by pinkchip
	"the body of the alcoholic quite as abnormal as his mind..." (Preview) Last night at the homegroup, we read the Doctor's Opinion, and it occurred to me that my body will NEVER CHANGE, so far as how it reacts with alcohol. I know, some are porbably thinking, "It took you til NOW to realize this??????" LOL But there is a passage that really went from my head to my hea...	jonijoni1	2	3105	Jul 3, 2009 by StPeteDean
	A New Awakening (Preview) Hello to All!! And hoping you all are are well. Checked out a lot of the post and I couldn't reply to all the ones I wanted to. Might have been here all day. That's what I get for not checking in more often. I wanted to share something with you. Sometimes, one of the readings or mediations I read just won...	Jane05	7	875	Jul 3, 2009 by Jane05
	Close Call.... (Preview) The wife and kids are off vacationing and I could not go because of work. Things were fine and then a thought popped into my head. Why not just have a rum and coke? No one will know. Almost like since no one is watching, no one will know. I quick went on to another board that I lurk on and saw a thread about...	turninggrey	14	3468	Jul 2, 2009 by turninggrey
	Love and the passive death wish (Preview) Psychiatrists have a name for it--passive death wish. Not an actual suicidal ideation, where there is plan or intent, but that general feeling of angst and malaise where one wishes one were dead. I have a passive death wish ... just not for myself. I love life, love my sobriety. No, I have a passive d...	Chewie	9	7337	Jul 2, 2009 by Jerry F
	Emotional Day (Preview) It was a good day at work. I got my 2nd award for "Notably Outstanding Work" within 4 months. To which I'm still not sure what I did, but I think it has something to do with no longer showing up to work hungover and unable to be productive half the days out of the week and also no longer have a cons...	pinkchip	7	764	Jul 2, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Computer problem..... (Preview) When I open this forum, I keep getting another window that pops up, asking to install adobe (whick is already installed). Then when I click cancel, it tells me that this is a damaged file?? Has something changed, or maybe it's just my computer???	cramcj01	2	642	Jul 2, 2009 by cramcj01
	The POWER of the Compulsion.......... (Preview) Good Morning all... When I was reading here this morning I was thinking of how that Power of the Compulsion to drink was still there, in my first year, laying dormant, I did not have an active compulsion. But once in a while the Power of this Disease would feel like it had to tap me on the shoulder and ha...	toni baloney	2	568	Jul 2, 2009 by angelov8
	What's the funniest thing "normies" ask or say to you? (Preview) For me, when they find out I quit drinking, it's this: "Did you quit cold turkey?"	FlyingSquirrel	15	1836	Jul 1, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Off Topic: Michael Jackson (Preview) would have won American Idol every time when he was 8 yrs old. Despite his issues in the last ten years, what a special talent and force he was for 20+ years. His death and impact is Elvis-like (in my opinion). I was talking with my friend and he said something which I think is true: Anyone who grew up with th...	Dodsworth	9	938	Jul 1, 2009 by Dakota
	So lonely. Wish my wife would just stop drinking. (Preview) I am reasonably sure she's an alcoholic. She drinks almost every day, goes out at least once a week, and has no clue why she can't seem to pay the rent. Just hasn't gotten a DUI yet. Unlike me, she used to be addicted to drugs as well. We've been separated for 10 months, and while I don't moralize about th...	FlyingSquirrel	9	2142	Jun 30, 2009 by toni baloney
	my inner child (Preview) hi again , today is a weird day for me , yesterday i connected with my inner child about some painfull childhood experiences , i was driving home , it was so overwhelming , i almost couldnt drive and the pain was so immense as if i was only 5 again , i got the thought to drinkk and it consumed me, but it wasnt dri...	natshen	1	553	Jun 30, 2009 by toni baloney
	Daily Reflections ~ Sacrifice Unity Survival & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The unity, the effectiveness, and even the survival of A.A. will always depend upon our continued willingness to give up some of our personal ambitions and desires for the common safety and welfare. Just as sacrifice means survival for the individual alcoholic, so does sacrifice mean unity and sur...	Sobrietyspell	1	760	Jun 30, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ A Rippling Effect & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Having learned to live so happily, wed show everyone else how. . . . Yes, we of A.A. did dream those dreams. How natural that was, since most alcoholics are bankrupt idealists. . . . So why shouldnt we share our way of life with everyone? TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 156The great discovery of s...	Sobrietyspell	1	737	Jun 29, 2009 by Sacrifice
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