Alcoholics Anonymous

Aquaman · Aquaman

Hi all, Serious issue for me here. I've got a great sponsor. I've also got depression and anxiety that I've been getting treated for years. Re-uptake inhibitors have worked well in controlling rage outbursts, panic attacks and suicidal urges. AA and being free of additional mood-altering chemi...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Would it be a surprise that for this alcoholic who is a therapist and has never gone 6 months in adulthood without being in some kind of relationship, that I have some serious people pleasing and codependency issues? I knew coming into AA that codependency was the most major thing feuling my alcoholi...

Aprilia · Aprilia

Hi everyone, After years of problems, I'm trying to take a stand against what I sometimes believe to be stronger than myself. Probably no secret that it's my drinking. I'm probably alot further along than most who seek help, but my assumption that I can do it on my own has lead me back every time. 33 years...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey All, A while back I asked for prayers to help with the prep work for my annual testing situation. The prayers really helped and I feel ready for my first day (of three) of testing. I'll keep you posted on the results, but the preparation work you helped me with really helped reduce the stress and all...

ElectricTwist · ElectricTwist

Hi everyone, This is the first time I've really actually signed up for a message board like this and posted, on my own. I've been thinking, for the last few months, that a board like this might actually encourage me to face what has seemingly haunted me for just about a year now as well as to reassure me tha...

SteveP · SteveP

Had a great God moment today, something that I could never have done before I went into the programme, ever. A person that I manage made some errors, and I didn't necessarily realize how serious they potentially were until my boss commented upon the issue hypothetically in the afternoon. Long story s...

Avril G · Avril G

Just got in from a meeting, and just having a quick security check around the house then we will sleep in front of the TV until 3am, when we will set out for Manchester airport and on to Malta. Looking forward to meeting up with Daniella on Monday (heehee, I get a head start on you with the tan hopefully swee...

Aquaman · Aquaman

So, our home PC is sick. Maybe dead, I dunno. My participation will be sporadic and brief until I get it fixed and/or replaced. I'll stop in from work when I can! Peace, Rob

Toad · Toad

Greetings, Read the new post this morning. A couple FELT very confusing. I am a real alcoholic. The Blue Book describes what that really means. I also am an addict. What the Blue Book says about alcoholics applies to my other addictions also. I know when I am looking for an easier softer way and wh...

charlie76 · charlie76

NEW TO THE FORUM A FRIEND SEND ME THIS LINK... I BEEN DRINKING SINCE I WAS 13 YEARS OLD I AM NOW 24... LAST YEAR I QUIT FOR A FULL YEAR BECAUSE MY MOM HAD A STROKE AND I PROMISE I WOULDNT ... AFTER A YEAR PASSED I STARTED DRINKING AGAIN AND I GOT A LOT OF CRAZY STORY'S I REGRET ... I AM TRYING TO STOP BUT ITS REALLY HA...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Family...I took and followed thru on a "community" 12step this morning with the local Liquor Commission. They are not aware of any class of person I am including recovering alcoholic or member of any recovering group. I do it because of all of the experiences and awareness I have b...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Glad to hear Aquaman lived to share again. I get to ride the emotional turmoil winds once again. Never is fun. The good news is that a bit of sober time helps cause I can remember I made it through the last storm clean and sober. Very Grateful the program is stronger and wiser than my storms. ...

Aquaman · Aquaman

Building resentment and anger. After all that hooey about a sober fishing trip I bought three singles at the bait shop. This wasn't an accident. It took several muscle-groups and a conscious decision to open that cooler door. I didn't want to call anyone on my phone list, I didn't want to call my spon...

pinkchip · pinkchip

In 2 days I will tell my story at an inpatient rehab. I have always be told that I am not to say "No" to service and it is a privilege to be asked to tell my story. I do believe it is a privilege. Nonetheless, I am a bit scared because of 2 main recurrent fear based thoughts. 1. The last time I went...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

(Opening words chosen very carefully.) Ok, so I've been sober 8 1/2 months now. I'm working with a sponsor who has been sober 10 years. I was raised Catholic but no longer consider myself to be one - the thought of organized religion still fills me with revulsion and particularly the use of the phrase...

aarona · aarona

Hello everybody, I am a 28 year old male from England and have seriously struggled with alcohol since my early 20's, however since I was made redundant in August things have taken the turn for the worst and have started drinking every day usually into oblivion. Today however I have had enough of this...

soberjulie · soberjulie

I posted a few weeks ago about a new-ish sponsee I have who is dragging her feet about doing any work. Im starting to think she asked me to be her sponsor so she could satisfy her rehab counsellor. Ive pretty much had it with the drama phone calls, and her unwillingness to take suggestions. I want to.........

Aquaman · Aquaman

Batman Begins - Bruce Wayne's Dad (or Alfred, I can't recall) "Why do we fall down, Bruce? So we can learn how to get back up again." I'm better for the experience. Didn't spiral. Now I know - gotta work that program hard without fail. No lapses. No renting any headspace to anger. God will step...

Toad · Toad

Howdy, Just for today I need to let go and let God. Hold on to the program and allow life to unfold. This to shall pass. Toad

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 98 If I do my self-examination first, then surely, I'll have enough humility to pray and meditate - because I'll s...

CeeCee · CeeCee

Well, I will start by saying that I am a hopeless alcoholic. I can't tell you all how much I have appreciated reading your HOPEFUL posts. It can be done, can't it? I don't understand how I wake up bound and determined to get through the day living in God's will, then end up with a bottle in my hand. I hav...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

Hear me out...Ive been sober for 5 days. Ive been speaking with my sponsor over the last week. He finally has time to meet with me tomorrow evening to read some BB and talk. This is what I want, to start the program over again. Thing is, I've been through some relapses with him and have false-started sever...

Toad · Toad

Hope this note finds you reasonably well. Talked with a fellow trudgger last night. He will celebrate 29 Years this coming Saturday. We spoke of reasonableness. Not the giant of our dreams nor the dwarf of our fears. Simply a part of the whole. As I read some new posts I felt the pain of early recover...

RagnarokNO09 · RagnarokNO09

I appreciate all the feed back from the first post i made, went better than i had really expected it to, but I feel i need to point out something about my self and see what anyone might think.. I noticed alot of people have turned to god to help them through addiction.. well I am a firm believer that there is n...

Aquaman · Aquaman

WARNING - NOT a flowers and butterflies share. Last night while the rest of the family went to an annual Halloween pot-luck & family social that I always LOVE going to. There's a poetry slam & I'm the reighning champion. Until last night. Wife & I had a wee tiff and my headspace was in the neg...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...

soberjulie · soberjulie

....."tried to practice these principals in all our affairs" Wooooohoooooo........thats a toughie today! People drive me crazy you know! The committee of idiots that lives in my head gets very judgemental about others. I caught myself thinking of others as "stupid" and &q...

Toad · Toad

Hi, Just suiting up and showing up today. Still figgering out the in's and out's of the site. Pleasantly surprised to find very good sobriety. Humorusly mosty better than my own. That is very good . No A.A. Poster Child here. ...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Happy Halloween everyone. Just wanted to say I hope everyone has a safe and sober, but awesome time. Halloween is one of the hardest nights to be sober (next to new years eve probably the biggest challenge). I just wanted to write a quick post to newcomers and others close to my time in this program. ...

Toad · Toad

I was six years clean and sober when I realized I could feel happy and sad at the same time. For this alky that was almost to much to stand. The long beginning of letting go of my need to control to feel safe. I am still some-what broken, so when I say I am sober by the Grace of God and my willingness to work the s...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and second, I had to continue. W...

Toad · Toad

Read this a bit of time ago. "The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few rare cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense.His defense must come from a Higher Power." Blue Book p. 43. ...

Toad · Toad

Mornin' Might be a good day to be clean and sober. Think I will ask for that gift. Puttin' along, Toad

ljc · ljc

Some meetings in my area are able to run 'free' ads in the local newspaper to let the public know about meetings. Some ppl leave a contact : first name and last initial with a phone # for their groups meeting. Is this violation of tradition 7 and possibly 11 ?

jasperkent · jasperkent

Yesterday I decided to give myself a break from job-hunting and get out into the great outdoors. Actually, Mother Nature decided for me. It was such a beautiful day, she demanded that I get out and and enjoy her! I live in the Smoky Mountains, so I went trout fishing. I had some trepidations. Even "...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

Sometimes, just by rambling I can clear up the confusion in my own mind. So where this goes I really don't know. I'll let my Higher Power guide me. First, let me introduce you to my Higher Power. Her name is Love. And for me it is the essence of unconditional Love. This Love can be found in many different rel...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

God loves me, this I know. He loves me unconditionally. Therefore: His love for me is based on who HE is. Therefore: I have not earned His love, nor can I earn His love. Therefore: I cannot be separated from His love.When I obey Him, He will bless me.When I disobey Him, there will be consequences for m...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

God loves me, but .. He loves me conditionally. Therefore His love is based on my performance. Therefore I have to earn His love by pleasing Him. Therefore, When I please Him, I feel loved. When I don't please Him, I feel rejected. Therefore, if God who is "all-loving" does not always love, a...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey All, I am starting the annual event at my job that causes me immense amounts of stress. It has been my excuse to drink and slip in the past, and it was where I found MIP 2 years ago. If you have a spare moment, if you can send a prayer my way to give me the strength, clarity, confidence and motivation I wil...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hi All, For the last week, have been dealing with a lot of strain, more that pain in my neck area from an old injury, and what is really the bigger problem is the insomia that has started coming with it. The treatments of cortizone shots were discontinued from an allergic reation I had to the med. that was m...

Aquaman · Aquaman

One Day At A Time. Somedays I feel God is right there riding shotgun with me and we just can't lose! Other days, like today, I feel that God is high-tide washing away my sand-castles. How arrogant! From 9am to my noon meeting I was drowning in resentment, anger and self-loathing. I wanted a drink so bad...

soberjulie · soberjulie

Good morning all. Im just feeling a need to acknowledge some of my defects out loud, seeing them in print. Ive been struggling the last couple of days and they are popping out all over the place. Arrogance! Oh I hate this one. I mean I REALLY hate that I walk around feeling superior to others. Doesnt make m...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, Finding things tough at the moment, have kind of got over busy again, am making meetings as much as I can, and I love the meetings, no matter where I get them, I always get something from them. Am just feeling overwhelmed and ratty, constantly ratty, over nothing, though I am very aware of it and...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Never since it began has Alcoholics Anonymous been divided by a major controversial issue. Nor has our Fellowship ever publicly taken sides on any question in an embattled world. This, however, has been no earned virtue. It could almost be said that we were born with it. . . . "So long as we don't a...

jasperkent · jasperkent

Hello, everybody! I'm jasperkent and I'm an alcoholic, among other things. I'm recently back from an extended relapse which included two lost jobs, three car wrecks, and severe multi-substance withdrawal/DT's in jail. I'm still unemployed, in debt, facing home foreclosure, and I have a s...

RagnarokNO09 · RagnarokNO09

so i feel like imm quitting for someone else rather than for me.. is it really a sin to enjoy a beer? just because of a few incidents with alcohol going to far, my wife threatens to leave me if i drink again, so i have to quit.. i come here thinking thats what she wants and feel like i have exagereted the truth....

Toad · Toad

Mornin' Paradox ----- I want to be broken to tenderness, till the argument is finally gone. I want to FEEL the Love of ACCEPTANCE. Don't care if it takes all life long. Thank You Julie for your honesty. Feeling Tender, To...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. These legacies of suffering and of recovery are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. This is our gift from God, and its bestowal upon others like us is the one aim that today animates A.A.'s all around the g...

Avril G · Avril G

I often see these 'sticky' topics, and mean to ask about them, but have just been reminded about it, What are 'Sticky' topics?? I am used to using these sites, but certainly NOT from a technical angle. My first train of thought was that they might be posts which some members might take offence at or mayb...

Carlotta · Carlotta

Hi Y'all:Just a quick update on my AA/OA/AN & GA ladies w/e retreat; I found a sponsor (an old drinking friend of mine who has been sober and working the program for 32 years); that was providential.. yayyy for me. She's tough but she'll keep me on track. Thanks to you all for encouragement and sup...

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	Seriously need some advice & POV's (Preview) Hi all, Serious issue for me here. I've got a great sponsor. I've also got depression and anxiety that I've been getting treated for years. Re-uptake inhibitors have worked well in controlling rage outbursts, panic attacks and suicidal urges. AA and being free of additional mood-altering chemi...	Aquaman	14	1075	Nov 8, 2009 by pinkchip
	People Pleasing (Preview) Would it be a surprise that for this alcoholic who is a therapist and has never gone 6 months in adulthood without being in some kind of relationship, that I have some serious people pleasing and codependency issues? I knew coming into AA that codependency was the most major thing feuling my alcoholi...	pinkchip	6	3521	Nov 8, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Hello all, new to the board (Preview) Hi everyone, After years of problems, I'm trying to take a stand against what I sometimes believe to be stronger than myself. Probably no secret that it's my drinking. I'm probably alot further along than most who seek help, but my assumption that I can do it on my own has lead me back every time. 33 years...	Aprilia	19	787	Nov 8, 2009 by Aquaman
	I appreciate the prayers! (Preview) Hey All, A while back I asked for prayers to help with the prep work for my annual testing situation. The prayers really helped and I feel ready for my first day (of three) of testing. I'll keep you posted on the results, but the preparation work you helped me with really helped reduce the stress and all...	turninggrey	5	653	Nov 7, 2009 by pinkchip
	So...I'm a little new...should I even be here? (Preview) Hi everyone, This is the first time I've really actually signed up for a message board like this and posted, on my own. I've been thinking, for the last few months, that a board like this might actually encourage me to face what has seemingly haunted me for just about a year now as well as to reassure me tha...	ElectricTwist	25	1387	Nov 6, 2009 by SteveP
	God Doing For Us What We Can't Do For Ourselves (Preview) Had a great God moment today, something that I could never have done before I went into the programme, ever. A person that I manage made some errors, and I didn't necessarily realize how serious they potentially were until my boss commented upon the issue hypothetically in the afternoon. Long story s...	SteveP	4	1167	Nov 6, 2009 by SteveP
	Goodbye for now (Preview) Just got in from a meeting, and just having a quick security check around the house then we will sleep in front of the TV until 3am, when we will set out for Manchester airport and on to Malta. Looking forward to meeting up with Daniella on Monday (heehee, I get a head start on you with the tan hopefully swee...	Avril G	10	954	Nov 6, 2009 by Avril G
	Darned Technology! (Preview) So, our home PC is sick. Maybe dead, I dunno. My participation will be sporadic and brief until I get it fixed and/or replaced. I'll stop in from work when I can! Peace, Rob	Aquaman	4	792	Nov 6, 2009 by Aquaman
	Keeping it Simple (Preview) Greetings, Read the new post this morning. A couple FELT very confusing. I am a real alcoholic. The Blue Book describes what that really means. I also am an addict. What the Blue Book says about alcoholics applies to my other addictions also. I know when I am looking for an easier softer way and wh...	Toad	2	630	Nov 5, 2009 by jasperkent
	NEW TO THE FORUM (Preview) NEW TO THE FORUM A FRIEND SEND ME THIS LINK... I BEEN DRINKING SINCE I WAS 13 YEARS OLD I AM NOW 24... LAST YEAR I QUIT FOR A FULL YEAR BECAUSE MY MOM HAD A STROKE AND I PROMISE I WOULDNT ... AFTER A YEAR PASSED I STARTED DRINKING AGAIN AND I GOT A LOT OF CRAZY STORY'S I REGRET ... I AM TRYING TO STOP BUT ITS REALLY HA...	charlie76	20	1716	Nov 5, 2009 by charlie76
	Continuing 12th step... (Preview) Aloha Family...I took and followed thru on a "community" 12step this morning with the local Liquor Commission. They are not aware of any class of person I am including recovering alcoholic or member of any recovering group. I do it because of all of the experiences and awareness I have b...	Jerry F	1	632	Nov 5, 2009 by ljc
	Ridin'the WindS (Preview) Howdy, Glad to hear Aquaman lived to share again. I get to ride the emotional turmoil winds once again. Never is fun. The good news is that a bit of sober time helps cause I can remember I made it through the last storm clean and sober. Very Grateful the program is stronger and wiser than my storms. ...	Toad	2	453	Nov 5, 2009 by seefan
	Day 1...again. (Preview) Building resentment and anger. After all that hooey about a sober fishing trip I bought three singles at the bait shop. This wasn't an accident. It took several muscle-groups and a conscious decision to open that cooler door. I didn't want to call anyone on my phone list, I didn't want to call my spon...	Aquaman	16	1142	Nov 5, 2009 by Avril G
	Telling my story at inpatient rehab (Preview) In 2 days I will tell my story at an inpatient rehab. I have always be told that I am not to say "No" to service and it is a privilege to be asked to tell my story. I do believe it is a privilege. Nonetheless, I am a bit scared because of 2 main recurrent fear based thoughts. 1. The last time I went...	pinkchip	25	1883	Nov 5, 2009 by StPeteDean
	God Damn It. (Preview) (Opening words chosen very carefully.) Ok, so I've been sober 8 1/2 months now. I'm working with a sponsor who has been sober 10 years. I was raised Catholic but no longer consider myself to be one - the thought of organized religion still fills me with revulsion and particularly the use of the phrase...	FlyingSquirrel	15	4591	Nov 5, 2009 by pinkchip
	New to the forum (Preview) Hello everybody, I am a 28 year old male from England and have seriously struggled with alcohol since my early 20's, however since I was made redundant in August things have taken the turn for the worst and have started drinking every day usually into oblivion. Today however I have had enough of this...	aarona	14	770	Nov 4, 2009 by jasperkent
	Sponsee stuff again (Preview) I posted a few weeks ago about a new-ish sponsee I have who is dragging her feet about doing any work. Im starting to think she asked me to be her sponsor so she could satisfy her rehab counsellor. Ive pretty much had it with the drama phone calls, and her unwillingness to take suggestions. I want to.........	soberjulie	8	1143	Nov 4, 2009 by soberjulie
	Back in the saddle again! (Preview) Batman Begins - Bruce Wayne's Dad (or Alfred, I can't recall) "Why do we fall down, Bruce? So we can learn how to get back up again." I'm better for the experience. Didn't spiral. Now I know - gotta work that program hard without fail. No lapses. No renting any headspace to anger. God will step...	Aquaman	9	970	Nov 4, 2009 by pinkchip
	Just for today (Preview) Howdy, Just for today I need to let go and let God. Hold on to the program and allow life to unfold. This to shall pass. Toad	Toad	2	591	Nov 3, 2009 by Mike B.
	Daily Reflections ~ Focusing & Listening + 24hrs a Day (Preview) There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 98 If I do my self-examination first, then surely, I'll have enough humility to pray and meditate - because I'll s...	Sobrietyspell	2	606	Nov 3, 2009 by Jane05
	Really new and have lots of frustration and questions (Preview) Well, I will start by saying that I am a hopeless alcoholic. I can't tell you all how much I have appreciated reading your HOPEFUL posts. It can be done, can't it? I don't understand how I wake up bound and determined to get through the day living in God's will, then end up with a bottle in my hand. I hav...	CeeCee	19	1155	Nov 2, 2009 by jasperkent
	Can I hold onto a lie until a suitable time? (Preview) Hear me out...Ive been sober for 5 days. Ive been speaking with my sponsor over the last week. He finally has time to meet with me tomorrow evening to read some BB and talk. This is what I want, to start the program over again. Thing is, I've been through some relapses with him and have false-started sever...	Dodsworth	15	1124	Nov 2, 2009 by jasperkent
	Good Morning. (Preview) Hope this note finds you reasonably well. Talked with a fellow trudgger last night. He will celebrate 29 Years this coming Saturday. We spoke of reasonableness. Not the giant of our dreams nor the dwarf of our fears. Simply a part of the whole. As I read some new posts I felt the pain of early recover...	Toad	1	535	Nov 2, 2009 by ljc
	so this may be a touchy one... but.. (Preview) I appreciate all the feed back from the first post i made, went better than i had really expected it to, but I feel i need to point out something about my self and see what anyone might think.. I noticed alot of people have turned to god to help them through addiction.. well I am a firm believer that there is n...	RagnarokNO09	17	1110	Nov 2, 2009 by pinkchip
	Crappy Halloween (Preview) WARNING - NOT a flowers and butterflies share. Last night while the rest of the family went to an annual Halloween pot-luck & family social that I always LOVE going to. There's a poetry slam & I'm the reighning champion. Until last night. Wife & I had a wee tiff and my headspace was in the neg...	Aquaman	10	1486	Nov 1, 2009 by turninggrey
	Daily Reflections ~ Keeping Optimism Afloat & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...	Sobrietyspell	0	544	Nov 1, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	"In all our affairs" (Preview) ....."tried to practice these principals in all our affairs" Wooooohoooooo........thats a toughie today! People drive me crazy you know! The committee of idiots that lives in my head gets very judgemental about others. I caught myself thinking of others as "stupid" and &q...	soberjulie	9	601	Nov 1, 2009 by cocoa
	Grateful (Preview) Hi, Just suiting up and showing up today. Still figgering out the in's and out's of the site. Pleasantly surprised to find very good sobriety. Humorusly mosty better than my own. That is very good . No A.A. Poster Child here. ...	Toad	6	622	Nov 1, 2009 by jasperkent
	Happy Halloween with caution guys (Preview) Happy Halloween everyone. Just wanted to say I hope everyone has a safe and sober, but awesome time. Halloween is one of the hardest nights to be sober (next to new years eve probably the biggest challenge). I just wanted to write a quick post to newcomers and others close to my time in this program. ...	pinkchip	8	515	Nov 1, 2009 by SteveP
	Feeling Feelings (Preview) I was six years clean and sober when I realized I could feel happy and sad at the same time. For this alky that was almost to much to stand. The long beginning of letting go of my need to control to feel safe. I am still some-what broken, so when I say I am sober by the Grace of God and my willingness to work the s...	Toad	11	603	Nov 1, 2009 by jasperkent
	Daily Reflections ~ I Cannot Change The Wind (Preview) It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and second, I had to continue. W...	Sobrietyspell	1	1225	Nov 1, 2009 by Carlotta
	Once More (Preview) Read this a bit of time ago. "The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few rare cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense.His defense must come from a Higher Power." Blue Book p. 43. ...	Toad	5	516	Oct 31, 2009 by ljc
	The Gift (Preview) Mornin' Might be a good day to be clean and sober. Think I will ask for that gift. Puttin' along, Toad	Toad	3	844	Oct 31, 2009 by Avril G
	Question on traditions (Preview) Some meetings in my area are able to run 'free' ads in the local newspaper to let the public know about meetings. Some ppl leave a contact : first name and last initial with a phone # for their groups meeting. Is this violation of tradition 7 and possibly 11 ?	ljc	3	717	Oct 31, 2009 by ljc
	sober fishing (Preview) Yesterday I decided to give myself a break from job-hunting and get out into the great outdoors. Actually, Mother Nature decided for me. It was such a beautiful day, she demanded that I get out and and enjoy her! I live in the Smoky Mountains, so I went trout fishing. I had some trepidations. Even "...	jasperkent	7	867	Oct 31, 2009 by Jerry F
	Just rambling about... karma, love, and Higher Powers (Preview) Sometimes, just by rambling I can clear up the confusion in my own mind. So where this goes I really don't know. I'll let my Higher Power guide me. First, let me introduce you to my Higher Power. Her name is Love. And for me it is the essence of unconditional Love. This Love can be found in many different rel...	Dave Harm	2	684	Oct 30, 2009 by jasperkent
	The Trickledown Theory of Unconditional Love (Preview) God loves me, this I know. He loves me unconditionally. Therefore: His love for me is based on who HE is. Therefore: I have not earned His love, nor can I earn His love. Therefore: I cannot be separated from His love.When I obey Him, He will bless me.When I disobey Him, there will be consequences for m...	Sobrietyspell	2	2201	Oct 30, 2009 by Dave Harm
	The Trickledown Theory of Conditional Love (Preview) God loves me, but .. He loves me conditionally. Therefore His love is based on my performance. Therefore I have to earn His love by pleasing Him. Therefore, When I please Him, I feel loved. When I don't please Him, I feel rejected. Therefore, if God who is "all-loving" does not always love, a...	Sobrietyspell	3	3697	Oct 30, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Prayers if you have the time... (Preview) Hey All, I am starting the annual event at my job that causes me immense amounts of stress. It has been my excuse to drink and slip in the past, and it was where I found MIP 2 years ago. If you have a spare moment, if you can send a prayer my way to give me the strength, clarity, confidence and motivation I wil...	turninggrey	9	728	Oct 30, 2009 by turninggrey
	Pain and Insomia.. HELP!!! Cyber hugs needed.... (Preview) Hi All, For the last week, have been dealing with a lot of strain, more that pain in my neck area from an old injury, and what is really the bigger problem is the insomia that has started coming with it. The treatments of cortizone shots were discontinued from an allergic reation I had to the med. that was m...	Just Toni	14	655	Oct 30, 2009 by Avril G
	Day 118 (Preview) One Day At A Time. Somedays I feel God is right there riding shotgun with me and we just can't lose! Other days, like today, I feel that God is high-tide washing away my sand-castles. How arrogant! From 9am to my noon meeting I was drowning in resentment, anger and self-loathing. I wanted a drink so bad...	Aquaman	9	635	Oct 30, 2009 by SteveP
	Defects of character (Preview) Good morning all. Im just feeling a need to acknowledge some of my defects out loud, seeing them in print. Ive been struggling the last couple of days and they are popping out all over the place. Arrogance! Oh I hate this one. I mean I REALLY hate that I walk around feeling superior to others. Doesnt make m...	soberjulie	8	1690	Oct 29, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Finding it tough (Preview) Dear all, Finding things tough at the moment, have kind of got over busy again, am making meetings as much as I can, and I love the meetings, no matter where I get them, I always get something from them. Am just feeling overwhelmed and ratty, constantly ratty, over nothing, though I am very aware of it and...	newcomer	8	614	Oct 29, 2009 by Aquaman
	Daily Reflections - Live & Let Live + 24hrs a Day (Preview) Never since it began has Alcoholics Anonymous been divided by a major controversial issue. Nor has our Fellowship ever publicly taken sides on any question in an embattled world. This, however, has been no earned virtue. It could almost be said that we were born with it. . . . "So long as we don't a...	Sobrietyspell	0	453	Oct 29, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Hi all! (Preview) Hello, everybody! I'm jasperkent and I'm an alcoholic, among other things. I'm recently back from an extended relapse which included two lost jobs, three car wrecks, and severe multi-substance withdrawal/DT's in jail. I'm still unemployed, in debt, facing home foreclosure, and I have a s...	jasperkent	12	712	Oct 29, 2009 by pinkchip
	hate everything.. (Preview) so i feel like imm quitting for someone else rather than for me.. is it really a sin to enjoy a beer? just because of a few incidents with alcohol going to far, my wife threatens to leave me if i drink again, so i have to quit.. i come here thinking thats what she wants and feel like i have exagereted the truth....	RagnarokNO09	10	1139	Oct 29, 2009 by pinkchip
	defects---- Friend or Foe ?? (Preview) Mornin' Paradox ----- I want to be broken to tenderness, till the argument is finally gone. I want to FEEL the Love of ACCEPTANCE. Don't care if it takes all life long. Thank You Julie for your honesty. Feeling Tender, To...	Toad	2	848	Oct 29, 2009 by SteveP
	Daily Reflections - Global Sharing & 24hrs a Day (Preview) The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. These legacies of suffering and of recovery are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. This is our gift from God, and its bestowal upon others like us is the one aim that today animates A.A.'s all around the g...	Sobrietyspell	4	590	Oct 29, 2009 by Jerry F
	STICKY?? (Preview) I often see these 'sticky' topics, and mean to ask about them, but have just been reminded about it, What are 'Sticky' topics?? I am used to using these sites, but certainly NOT from a technical angle. My first train of thought was that they might be posts which some members might take offence at or mayb...	Avril G	10	601	Oct 28, 2009 by Avril G
	Update (Preview) Hi Y'all:Just a quick update on my AA/OA/AN & GA ladies w/e retreat; I found a sponsor (an old drinking friend of mine who has been sober and working the program for 32 years); that was providential.. yayyy for me. She's tough but she'll keep me on track. Thanks to you all for encouragement and sup...	Carlotta	9	601	Oct 28, 2009 by Avril G
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