Alcoholics Anonymous

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Well, tomorrow is two full months! I'm feeling pretty good. Before everyone would always say, "what are your triggers that make you want to pick up a drink?" I honestly wanted to punch them in the face. I mean, come on, my trigger was waking up in the morning! I never had specific re...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day When I think of all who have gone before me, I realize that I am only one, not very important, person. What happens to me is not so very important after all. And A.A. has taught me to be more outgoing, to seek friendship by going at least halfway, to have a sincere desire to help. I hav...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We know that God lovingly watches over us. We know that when we turn to Him, all will be well with us, here and hereafter. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 105 I pray for the willingness to remember that I am a child of God, a divine soul in human form, and that my most basic and urgent life-task is to ac...

Harley1234 · Harley1234

Hello friends; Can anyone direct me where I can find a BB Step Study sponsor? I live in Eastern CT, been happily sober for 12 years, working the steps.....but want to delve deeper into the BB. Currently the only BB ST Study groups are in southern CT which is good distance. I am willing to have an online spo...

Tina · Tina

It's been awhile, but I thought I'd drop in. Got the internet back and so here I am. smile Alot of adjusting has happened and kids are doing ok, son has moved out at the end of October. Alot has made a difference since August and still out of work, but that is ok. A situation came about and well it's persona...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Children need discipline to feel secure; so do adults. Discipline means understanding there are logical consequences to our behavior. Discipline means taking responsibility for our behavior and the consequences. Discipline means learning to wait for what we want. Discipline means bei...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day I am less self-centered. The world used to revolve around me at the center. I cared more about my own needs, desires and my own pleasure, my own way, myself than I did about the whole rest of the world. What happened to me was more important than anything else I could think of. I was s...

ron70062 · ron70062

Just stopping in to say hello. I havent been here for a long time. I did pick up my 1 year chip back in June. I said I wouldnt do it, but I did. It's still hard to accept that after almost 14 years , I went out and drank. I guess I might not ever get over it. Anyway, Im glad to see the website is still up and running....

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 105 Thats what it is - belonging! After a session of meditation I knew that the feeling I was experiencing was a sense of belonging because I was so relaxed. I fe...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Thanks for all the support from you guys and gals during a very 'dark' week for me last week. Still hovering around in S.A.D. and depression, but just getting up every morning, putting my feet on the ground and trying to do the next right thing. Brush teeth, go to work, sleep..... I did get to a meeting yes...

nique · nique

Hello all! I will set the scene then tell the miricle. Last month I got a new cell phone. I had to transfer all my numbers to the new one. I had lots of AA numbers of people I have no idea who they are and have never called so I left them out,,,,,all except this one. I dont know why I kept her number I just did...

Quetzal · Quetzal

I was starting a new job for a corporation. I was good at what I did for a living. The personnel manager and I were down to the details of employment, and he asked me how much money I believed I deserved. I thought about it and came up with a figure of $400 a month. This was back in the sixties. I didn't want to as...

Star_shadow16 · Star_shadow16

Hello everyone... I dont know Ive NEVER done this before.. I realized something last night I drink way too much. And Ive had experiences before where I ended up in the hosptial almost dying, hooked up too a breathing machine and what not. But, then... I didnt realize how bad I was. I thought hey a lot of pe...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

But first of all we shall want sunlight; nothing much can grow in the dark. Meditation is our step out into the sun. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 Sometimes I think I dont have time for prayer and meditation, forgetting that I always found the time to drink. It is possible to make time for anything I want to do if I wa...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day I have learned to be less negative and more positive. I used to take a negative view of almost everything. Most people, in my estimation, were bluffing. There seemed to be very little good in the world, but lots of hypocrisy and sham. People could not be trusted. They would "...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Many of us have worked too hard to make relationships work; sometimes those relationships didn't have a chance because the other person was unavailable or refused to participate. To compensate for the other person's unavailability, we worked too hard. We may have done all or most of the work. Thi...

sn11 · sn11

Please give me your input... I'm new to this and think I might need help, but too scared to admit it. Any help or support you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I'm so tired of beating myself up. I made a list tonight of the things that I do/think about and was hoping someone would help me deter...

tlcate · tlcate

This is something I see at my lit commitment every week. It is my favorite piece. The mature person has developed attitudes in relation to himself and his environment which have lifted him above "childishness" in thought and behaviour. Some of the characteristics of the person who has a...

chewybaca67 · chewybaca67

Howdy do all. My name is Chewbaca and I be an Alcoholic, and new to this forum. Just glad to be around and find this forum as the AA action in my life has slowed to none due to:*Work having me stationed in very Rural locations in NM. *Current job has AA attendence be conflict of interest of sorts. A little mo...

Quetzal · Quetzal

This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou 'canst not then be false to any man. -- William Shakespeare To thine own self be true. A grounding statement for those of us who get caught up in the storm of needs and feelings of others. Listen to the self. What do w...

Doll · Doll

OK, folks! As some of you know my kid once again is in trouble with the law. He turned himself in a few weeks back. Circumstances, a lot of prayer, talking to my sponsor, an attorney and other AA's who've been through it, I bailed the kid out! A long time friend of mine (a guy), who is also in the program, wen...

Quetzal · Quetzal

There is a gift for us in each relationship that comes our way. Sometimes the gift is a behavior we're learning to acquire: detachment, self esteem, becoming confident enough to set a boundary, or owning our power in another way. Some relationships trigger healing in us - healing from issues of t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, Grant me my wishes instead of Thy will be done. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not grant me material possessions,...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Fear and worry had me down. My drinking increased them. I worried about what I had done when I was drunk. I was afraid of what the consequences might be. I was afraid to face people because of the fear of being found out. Fear kept me in hot water all the time. I was a nervous wreck from...

Doll · Doll

Big Book Of Alcoholics Anonymous Chapter 2There Is A SolutionWe, of Alcoholics Anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem. We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occu...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Do something fun today. If you're relaxing, let yourself relax, without guilt, without worrying about the work that is undone. If you're with loved ones, let yourself love them, and let them love you. Let yourself feel close. Let yourself enjoy your work, for that can be pleasurable too. If...

tlcate · tlcate

Interesting day - odd to watch the changes in myself. I was a sit in chair for my meeting today, a first for me. I am so terrified of speaking in public, but I am learning to not be, thanks to AA. It went well. The usual secretary had not been heard from, so everyone suggested I do it. A regular came in late a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

GOING WITH THE FLOW Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him. . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 The first words I speak when arising in the morning are, "I arise, O God, to do Thy will." This is the shortest prayer I know and...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day During our thoughts about the rewards that have come to us as a result of our new way of living, we find that we have new kinds of homes, new relationships with our husbands or wives and our children. Also peace, contentment, hope, faith, charity, and new ambition. What are some o...

lani · lani

Keep It Simple Acceptance and faith are capable of producing 100% sobriety. --Grapevine. Acceptance and faith are the most important parts of our recovery. If we boil down Steps One And Two, we'll find acceptance and faith. Acceptance means we see the world as it is, not as we want it to be. We start to...

Marie9 · Marie9

Hi - I was pushed into AA at the age of 18. Remained a member for about 5 years and then put aside. Love the attention of AA bit just chalked it up to typical teenage drinking versus the blanks others filled in. Started drinkin again 8 years ago just a glass or two late in the evenings with my husband - this...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The relationship just wasn't working out, and I wanted it to so badly. I kept thinking if I just made myself look prettier, if I just tried to be a more loving, kind person, then he would love me. I turned myself inside out to be something better, when all along, who I was was okay. I just couldn't see what I w...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Goodness is the natural state of this world. The world is good! Even when it seems evil, it's good. There's only goodness in God. And, that same good is in us all. You can feel it in yourself. You know when you feel good inside. Yes, you are God's child too. You are good & you are sacred. Respect yoursel...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Feeling angry - and, sometimes, the act of blaming - is a natural and necessary part of accepting loss and change - of grieving. We can allow ourselves and others to become angry as we move from denial toward acceptance. As we come to terms with loss and change, we may blame our higher Power, others, or...

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 Page 98 If I do my self - examination first, then surely, Ill have enough humility to pray and meditate - because Ill se...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ I have charity, another word for love. That right kind of love which is not selfish passion but an unselfish, outgoing desire to help other people. To do what is best for the other person, to put what is best for him or her above my own desires. To put God first, the other person sec...

Doll · Doll

Actually its an outpatient surgical procedure. Going for the pain blocks. Have researched it, talked to others, checked out the doc, prayed a lot. Came to the conclusion I can not continue to live in chronic pain. I can't sleep, I've lost 15lbs and my stress level is through the roof. Soooo, at 12:45 to...

happycamper · happycamper

Hello, My name is Lori and Im an alcoholic. Sober by the grace of God and the life changing program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I live in Michigan and I am self - employed. I have 2 grown kids and 2 grandkids that I get to see on a regular basis. Im also involved in Alanon with a garden variety of alkies/addic...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I hope everyone had a good and safe Halloween! The past couple of days I've been coming down kind of hard on my self. I think that if my dad had never found out about my drinking, or if I didn't have the seizures, I would still be drinking. I find myself saying to others, "Oh, I CANT drink because...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Denial is fertile breeding ground for the behaviors we call codependent: controlling, focusing on others, and neglecting ourselves. Illness and compulsive or addictive behaviors can emerge during denial. Denial can be confusing because it resembles sleeping. We're not really aware we're d...

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...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day I have faith. That thing that makes the world seem right. That thing that makes sense at last. That awareness of the Divine Principle in the universe, which holds it all together and gives it unity and purpose and goodness and meaning. Life is no longer ashes in my mouth or bitter...

CriscoJones · CriscoJones

15 Days since my last drink and now like usual my migraines are starting. the first time i quit it took a month. the second 3 weeks. now 2 weeks. does this happen normally with quitting drinking? at first I thought it was a type of withdrawal symptom. which is possible bec I don't take in any type of caffein...

Quetzal · Quetzal

To let ourselves wholly grieve our losses is how we surrender to the process of life and recovery. Some experts, like Patrick Carnes, call the Twelve Steps "a program for dealing with our losses, a program for dealing with our grief." How do we grieve? Awkwardly. Imperfectly. Usuall...

tlcate · tlcate

I got asked to sponsor someone today! I know I am not ready, graciously declined, made sure she had my number to call if she needs me. But it felt good! Is being flattered egotistical? tlc -- Edited by tlcate at 10:39, 2008-10-30

Paisley · Paisley

I i'm new here but have been around AA for a year or so. Would be grateful for a bit of advice. I recently came home from my 2nd detox and have been sober for 14 days. I am still having really bad cravings - I have tried to think about how that 1st drink will ruin my life and have seen what this terrible illnes...

CriscoJones · CriscoJones

I have been searching for an AA close in my town and I keep seeing abbreviations for the type of meeting. I was just curious what they meant. As Bill Sees it Big Book Meeting Closed Meeting Discussion Meeting Open Meeting Step Meeting Tradition Meeting Twelve Steps and Tradition Meeting. Thanks!

CriscoJones · CriscoJones

I went to my first meeting tonight. I got cold feet yesterday but I did it today! I attended church this morning which loosened me up for tonight. I'm so happy i did. I met a wonderful lady and exchanged numbers. I was definitely the youngest by 10 years. everyone was so nice. so generous with their thoug...

TysonMike · TysonMike

well its 88 days today. Started new job yesterday and like it (so far) Lately, I've been justifying in my head why I can handle one drink because I've 'changed'. I know that's b.s. and I know I won't, especially after seeing a friend I haven't seen in a while on my lunch break (lives 1 block away) and gav...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We're striving for acceptance in recovery - acceptance of our past, other people, our present circumstances, and ourselves. Acceptance brings peace, healing, and freedom - the freedom to take care of ourselves. Acceptance is not a one step process. Before we achieve acceptance, we go toward it...

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	Hi guys! (Preview) Well, tomorrow is two full months! I'm feeling pretty good. Before everyone would always say, "what are your triggers that make you want to pick up a drink?" I honestly wanted to punch them in the face. I mean, come on, my trigger was waking up in the morning! I never had specific re...	cramcj01	9	412	Nov 12, 2008 by cramcj01
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 11th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day When I think of all who have gone before me, I realize that I am only one, not very important, person. What happens to me is not so very important after all. And A.A. has taught me to be more outgoing, to seek friendship by going at least halfway, to have a sincere desire to help. I hav...	Sobrietyspell	1	294	Nov 12, 2008 by lani
	Daily Reflections ~ Self-Acceptance (Preview) We know that God lovingly watches over us. We know that when we turn to Him, all will be well with us, here and hereafter. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 105 I pray for the willingness to remember that I am a child of God, a divine soul in human form, and that my most basic and urgent life-task is to ac...	Sobrietyspell	0	320	Nov 11, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Big Book Step Study Sponsor (Preview) Hello friends; Can anyone direct me where I can find a BB Step Study sponsor? I live in Eastern CT, been happily sober for 12 years, working the steps.....but want to delve deeper into the BB. Currently the only BB ST Study groups are in southern CT which is good distance. I am willing to have an online spo...	Harley1234	11	3779	Nov 11, 2008 by Harley1234
	Hi (Preview) It's been awhile, but I thought I'd drop in. Got the internet back and so here I am. smile Alot of adjusting has happened and kids are doing ok, son has moved out at the end of October. Alot has made a difference since August and still out of work, but that is ok. A situation came about and well it's persona...	Tina	7	317	Nov 11, 2008 by Tina
	Discipline (Preview) Children need discipline to feel secure; so do adults. Discipline means understanding there are logical consequences to our behavior. Discipline means taking responsibility for our behavior and the consequences. Discipline means learning to wait for what we want. Discipline means bei...	Quetzal	1	280	Nov 11, 2008 by lani
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 10th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day I am less self-centered. The world used to revolve around me at the center. I cared more about my own needs, desires and my own pleasure, my own way, myself than I did about the whole rest of the world. What happened to me was more important than anything else I could think of. I was s...	Sobrietyspell	1	446	Nov 11, 2008 by lani
	Still Sober (Preview) Just stopping in to say hello. I havent been here for a long time. I did pick up my 1 year chip back in June. I said I wouldnt do it, but I did. It's still hard to accept that after almost 14 years , I went out and drank. I guess I might not ever get over it. Anyway, Im glad to see the website is still up and running....	ron70062	6	323	Nov 10, 2008 by BGG
	Daily Reflections ~ A Sense of Belonging (Preview) Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 105 Thats what it is - belonging! After a session of meditation I knew that the feeling I was experiencing was a sense of belonging because I was so relaxed. I fe...	Sobrietyspell	0	327	Nov 10, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Hi Buds... checkin in (Preview) Thanks for all the support from you guys and gals during a very 'dark' week for me last week. Still hovering around in S.A.D. and depression, but just getting up every morning, putting my feet on the ground and trying to do the next right thing. Brush teeth, go to work, sleep..... I did get to a meeting yes...	jonijoni1	5	368	Nov 10, 2008 by Doll
	Coincidence? I think not! (Preview) Hello all! I will set the scene then tell the miricle. Last month I got a new cell phone. I had to transfer all my numbers to the new one. I had lots of AA numbers of people I have no idea who they are and have never called so I left them out,,,,,all except this one. I dont know why I kept her number I just did...	nique	7	1758	Nov 10, 2008 by Doll
	Beliefs about Money (Preview) I was starting a new job for a corporation. I was good at what I did for a living. The personnel manager and I were down to the details of employment, and he asked me how much money I believed I deserved. I thought about it and came up with a figure of $400 a month. This was back in the sixties. I didn't want to as...	Quetzal	0	226	Nov 10, 2008 by Quetzal
	Hi Im new to this... (Preview) Hello everyone... I dont know Ive NEVER done this before.. I realized something last night I drink way too much. And Ive had experiences before where I ended up in the hosptial almost dying, hooked up too a breathing machine and what not. But, then... I didnt realize how bad I was. I thought hey a lot of pe...	Star_shadow16	11	430	Nov 10, 2008 by Star_shadow16
	Daily Reflections ~ Stepping Into The Sunlight (Preview) But first of all we shall want sunlight; nothing much can grow in the dark. Meditation is our step out into the sun. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 Sometimes I think I dont have time for prayer and meditation, forgetting that I always found the time to drink. It is possible to make time for anything I want to do if I wa...	Sobrietyspell	0	370	Nov 9, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 9th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day I have learned to be less negative and more positive. I used to take a negative view of almost everything. Most people, in my estimation, were bluffing. There seemed to be very little good in the world, but lots of hypocrisy and sham. People could not be trusted. They would "...	Sobrietyspell	0	272	Nov 9, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Accepting Love (Preview) Many of us have worked too hard to make relationships work; sometimes those relationships didn't have a chance because the other person was unavailable or refused to participate. To compensate for the other person's unavailability, we worked too hard. We may have done all or most of the work. Thi...	Quetzal	0	247	Nov 9, 2008 by Quetzal
	Am I an alcoholic--please help? (Preview) Please give me your input... I'm new to this and think I might need help, but too scared to admit it. Any help or support you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I'm so tired of beating myself up. I made a list tonight of the things that I do/think about and was hoping someone would help me deter...	sn11	8	931	Nov 8, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Emotional Maturity (Preview) This is something I see at my lit commitment every week. It is my favorite piece. The mature person has developed attitudes in relation to himself and his environment which have lifted him above "childishness" in thought and behaviour. Some of the characteristics of the person who has a...	tlcate	3	4513	Nov 8, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Howdy from Central New Mexico (Preview) Howdy do all. My name is Chewbaca and I be an Alcoholic, and new to this forum. Just glad to be around and find this forum as the AA action in my life has slowed to none due to:Work having me stationed in very Rural locations in NM. Current job has AA attendence be conflict of interest of sorts. A little mo...	chewybaca67	9	367	Nov 8, 2008 by chewybaca67
	True to Ourselves (Preview) This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou 'canst not then be false to any man. -- William Shakespeare To thine own self be true. A grounding statement for those of us who get caught up in the storm of needs and feelings of others. Listen to the self. What do w...	Quetzal	0	215	Nov 8, 2008 by Quetzal
	WHO the F does this guy think he is?????? (Preview) OK, folks! As some of you know my kid once again is in trouble with the law. He turned himself in a few weeks back. Circumstances, a lot of prayer, talking to my sponsor, an attorney and other AA's who've been through it, I bailed the kid out! A long time friend of mine (a guy), who is also in the program, wen...	Doll	12	444	Nov 7, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Relationships (Preview) There is a gift for us in each relationship that comes our way. Sometimes the gift is a behavior we're learning to acquire: detachment, self esteem, becoming confident enough to set a boundary, or owning our power in another way. Some relationships trigger healing in us - healing from issues of t...	Quetzal	0	264	Nov 7, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ "The Quality Of Faith" (Preview) This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, Grant me my wishes instead of Thy will be done. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not grant me material possessions,...	Sobrietyspell	0	406	Nov 6, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 6th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Fear and worry had me down. My drinking increased them. I worried about what I had done when I was drunk. I was afraid of what the consequences might be. I was afraid to face people because of the fear of being found out. Fear kept me in hot water all the time. I was a nervous wreck from...	Sobrietyspell	0	284	Nov 6, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	There Is A Solution (Preview) Big Book Of Alcoholics Anonymous Chapter 2There Is A SolutionWe, of Alcoholics Anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem. We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occu...	Doll	0	214	Nov 6, 2008 by Doll
	Enjoying Life (Preview) Do something fun today. If you're relaxing, let yourself relax, without guilt, without worrying about the work that is undone. If you're with loved ones, let yourself love them, and let them love you. Let yourself feel close. Let yourself enjoy your work, for that can be pleasurable too. If...	Quetzal	0	267	Nov 6, 2008 by Quetzal
	Subtle Changes (Preview) Interesting day - odd to watch the changes in myself. I was a sit in chair for my meeting today, a first for me. I am so terrified of speaking in public, but I am learning to not be, thanks to AA. It went well. The usual secretary had not been heard from, so everyone suggested I do it. A regular came in late a...	tlcate	0	238	Nov 5, 2008 by tlcate
	Daily Reflections ~ Going With The Flow (Preview) GOING WITH THE FLOW Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him. . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 The first words I speak when arising in the morning are, "I arise, O God, to do Thy will." This is the shortest prayer I know and...	Sobrietyspell	0	646	Nov 5, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 5th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day During our thoughts about the rewards that have come to us as a result of our new way of living, we find that we have new kinds of homes, new relationships with our husbands or wives and our children. Also peace, contentment, hope, faith, charity, and new ambition. What are some o...	Sobrietyspell	0	269	Nov 5, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Keep it simple (Preview) Keep It Simple Acceptance and faith are capable of producing 100% sobriety. --Grapevine. Acceptance and faith are the most important parts of our recovery. If we boil down Steps One And Two, we'll find acceptance and faith. Acceptance means we see the world as it is, not as we want it to be. We start to...	lani	1	251	Nov 5, 2008 by lani
	Back after 20 years (Preview) Hi - I was pushed into AA at the age of 18. Remained a member for about 5 years and then put aside. Love the attention of AA bit just chalked it up to typical teenage drinking versus the blanks others filled in. Started drinkin again 8 years ago just a glass or two late in the evenings with my husband - this...	Marie9	5	322	Nov 5, 2008 by Simple
	Let's Make a Deal (Preview) The relationship just wasn't working out, and I wanted it to so badly. I kept thinking if I just made myself look prettier, if I just tried to be a more loving, kind person, then he would love me. I turned myself inside out to be something better, when all along, who I was was okay. I just couldn't see what I w...	Quetzal	1	274	Nov 5, 2008 by happycamper
	God's Will For Us (Preview) Goodness is the natural state of this world. The world is good! Even when it seems evil, it's good. There's only goodness in God. And, that same good is in us all. You can feel it in yourself. You know when you feel good inside. Yes, you are God's child too. You are good & you are sacred. Respect yoursel...	Sobrietyspell	1	965	Nov 4, 2008 by TLH
	Anger (Preview) Feeling angry - and, sometimes, the act of blaming - is a natural and necessary part of accepting loss and change - of grieving. We can allow ourselves and others to become angry as we move from denial toward acceptance. As we come to terms with loss and change, we may blame our higher Power, others, or...	Quetzal	0	328	Nov 4, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ Focusing & Listening (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 Page 98 If I do my self - examination first, then surely, Ill have enough humility to pray and meditate - because Ill se...	Sobrietyspell	0	303	Nov 3, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hours a Day ~ 3rd Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ I have charity, another word for love. That right kind of love which is not selfish passion but an unselfish, outgoing desire to help other people. To do what is best for the other person, to put what is best for him or her above my own desires. To put God first, the other person sec...	Sobrietyspell	0	371	Nov 3, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	"Surgery" today (Preview) Actually its an outpatient surgical procedure. Going for the pain blocks. Have researched it, talked to others, checked out the doc, prayed a lot. Came to the conclusion I can not continue to live in chronic pain. I can't sleep, I've lost 15lbs and my stress level is through the roof. Soooo, at 12:45 to...	Doll	16	425	Nov 3, 2008 by Doll
	An introduction (Preview) Hello, My name is Lori and Im an alcoholic. Sober by the grace of God and the life changing program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I live in Michigan and I am self - employed. I have 2 grown kids and 2 grandkids that I get to see on a regular basis. Im also involved in Alanon with a garden variety of alkies/addic...	happycamper	7	430	Nov 3, 2008 by NELL
	Confused (Preview) I hope everyone had a good and safe Halloween! The past couple of days I've been coming down kind of hard on my self. I think that if my dad had never found out about my drinking, or if I didn't have the seizures, I would still be drinking. I find myself saying to others, "Oh, I CANT drink because...	cramcj01	12	492	Nov 3, 2008 by celtcgrrl
	Denial (Preview) Denial is fertile breeding ground for the behaviors we call codependent: controlling, focusing on others, and neglecting ourselves. Illness and compulsive or addictive behaviors can emerge during denial. Denial can be confusing because it resembles sleeping. We're not really aware we're d...	Quetzal	0	273	Nov 3, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ Keeping Optimism Afloat (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	689	Nov 2, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 2nd Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day I have faith. That thing that makes the world seem right. That thing that makes sense at last. That awareness of the Divine Principle in the universe, which holds it all together and gives it unity and purpose and goodness and meaning. Life is no longer ashes in my mouth or bitter...	Sobrietyspell	0	340	Nov 2, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Migraines (Preview) 15 Days since my last drink and now like usual my migraines are starting. the first time i quit it took a month. the second 3 weeks. now 2 weeks. does this happen normally with quitting drinking? at first I thought it was a type of withdrawal symptom. which is possible bec I don't take in any type of caffein...	CriscoJones	10	357	Nov 2, 2008 by Doll
	The Grief Process (Preview) To let ourselves wholly grieve our losses is how we surrender to the process of life and recovery. Some experts, like Patrick Carnes, call the Twelve Steps "a program for dealing with our losses, a program for dealing with our grief." How do we grieve? Awkwardly. Imperfectly. Usuall...	Quetzal	0	619	Nov 2, 2008 by Quetzal
	Wow! (Preview) I got asked to sponsor someone today! I know I am not ready, graciously declined, made sure she had my number to call if she needs me. But it felt good! Is being flattered egotistical? tlc -- Edited by tlcate at 10:39, 2008-10-30	tlcate	6	289	Nov 2, 2008 by trail dog
	Cravings (Preview) I i'm new here but have been around AA for a year or so. Would be grateful for a bit of advice. I recently came home from my 2nd detox and have been sober for 14 days. I am still having really bad cravings - I have tried to think about how that 1st drink will ruin my life and have seen what this terrible illnes...	Paisley	5	331	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	Just a quick question (Preview) I have been searching for an AA close in my town and I keep seeing abbreviations for the type of meeting. I was just curious what they meant. As Bill Sees it Big Book Meeting Closed Meeting Discussion Meeting Open Meeting Step Meeting Tradition Meeting Twelve Steps and Tradition Meeting. Thanks!	CriscoJones	5	501	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	First Meeting (Preview) I went to my first meeting tonight. I got cold feet yesterday but I did it today! I attended church this morning which loosened me up for tonight. I'm so happy i did. I met a wonderful lady and exchanged numbers. I was definitely the youngest by 10 years. everyone was so nice. so generous with their thoug...	CriscoJones	7	422	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	hi guys (Preview) well its 88 days today. Started new job yesterday and like it (so far) Lately, I've been justifying in my head why I can handle one drink because I've 'changed'. I know that's b.s. and I know I won't, especially after seeing a friend I haven't seen in a while on my lunch break (lives 1 block away) and gav...	TysonMike	6	385	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	Transformation through Grief (Preview) We're striving for acceptance in recovery - acceptance of our past, other people, our present circumstances, and ourselves. Acceptance brings peace, healing, and freedom - the freedom to take care of ourselves. Acceptance is not a one step process. Before we achieve acceptance, we go toward it...	Quetzal	1	801	Nov 1, 2008 by Jaanneew
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