Alcoholics Anonymous

davep12and12 · davep12and12

Hi all, I have noticed that in the past week or two there have been a lot of new replies being added to discussion threads that have not had any previous activity for several years. In some cases, the original commenters and/or the subsequent participants in those threads no longer contribute here, an...

manas · manas

Totally convinced about the first sip and progressive disease. But, does anyone here have anything to share about near-responsible drinking after learning a lesson (in my country, Alcoholics are forcibly admitted to rehab most of the time).

leavetherest · leavetherest

So..... I spent some time a couple of days ago making amends to those who I felt hurt me.... That section where "what is my part in it" "has been a real prob. for me. My first sponsor told me --"sometimes you really don't have a part in it". Although those words provided me with some kind of comfort and a just...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Looked it up today and realized I truly didn't know what it meant. Today I will start working towards change. Today I will stay sober. e·go [ee-goh, eg-oh] Show IPA noun, plural e·gos. 1. the I or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selv...

Ironman · Ironman

Day 4 now nicotine free!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm using 21mg patches. I'm drastic, yes, but I've jumped in with 2 feet and after 30 days sober I had to do it! I found myself smoking 2 packs a day once I quit drinking!!! Now, I feel I'll be able to attain a better spiritual connection without the practi...

RE: NEW USER · Bunchie

Been sober 18 days , can't say I miss drinking I feel good, but I still get irritated at work on occasion not as bad as I use to. I also am feeling the 4 th of July blues, the 4 th is a big thing in my town . The only problem it's an alcohol thing everyone drinks on the 4 th, it's going to O be a real test, my son has base...

Doll · Doll

I used to only smoke when I drank, (I was a binge drinker), then when I quit drinking I started smoking all the time. I started to love a cigarette with a cup of coffee in the morning, and nothing is better than one after eating! Then it progessed to lighting up while talking on the phone, driving, an...

Maureen B · Maureen B

Hi Everyone, I am new here! I am searching for a Sober BBQ in the Seattle area for the 4th??? Does anyone know of any fun groups? Please let me know.... Maureen

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

Been feeling under the weather lately and reading this lifted my spirits a little. :) At the starting line, the six yellow Christmas tree lights flash for an instant and you release the hand-operated brake a smidgen before the light hits green. Suddenly, in the next nanosecond, the supercharged V...

jc2008 · jc2008

Yep, me again. Sometimes -- a lot of the time -- I struggle with the nagging question: am I really an alcoholic? Or did I just abuse alcohol as a symptom of other stuff? There are times when this internal debate takes up all of my energy. I torment myself. It feels like everyone in AA, while struggli...

SignsOfRecovery · SignsOfRecovery

Hello to All, Wishing everyone another day of sobriety and serenity! This post is to share with you our new mobile site online 12-step gift shop called Signs of Recovery! http://www.Signs-of-Recovery.com www.Signs-of-Recovery.com Please check us out and pass us on so that we can continue to car...

leavetherest · leavetherest

If I am remembering right, your surgery is tomorrow. Just hoping and praying that the Lord will feel you with peace and calmness today and throughout the following days. Love you so much, dear friend.

leavetherest · leavetherest

"It's okay to be scared.....being scared means you are about to do something very very brave." --Mandy Hale

gonee · gonee

I pray you are well and everything is going according to plan with your heart surgery. Get well soon brother. Jesus will heal you. The still suffering alcoholics like myself need you.

Troy · Troy

I'm sitting outside a meeting right now-it's due to start in a few minutes. My 22 year old son was arrested for drunk driving last night. I'm not sure what to do. The stress on my wife and I is pretty high right now. I ask for prayers.

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- Why Binge Drinkers Are The Hardest Alcoholics To Treat Binge drinkers typically don't drink every day, or drink continuously like most alcoholics. Instead, they tend...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

June 27, 2016Quote of the Week"Resentment - Taking poison and hoping the other person dies." Boy was this a shocker the first time I heard it. I was new in recovery and I had so many resentments that I didn't even know about them all yet. What I also didn't realize was that the people, places and things...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We Are Who We Think We AreHow we think about ourselves has an impact on what we do. If we decide that we are less of a person because we have an illness, then we may not fulfill our potential. If we decide our illness will consume our every thought and action for the rest of our lives, then it probably will. If...

leavetherest · leavetherest

So a more uplifting post from this alcoholic..... I have been walking everyday as I posted before. My friend and I go to a beautiful nearby park-like environment and take in all the beauty of the flowers and listen to the birds. Still meditate there as well. Yesterday was quite different than the other...

Larry_H · Larry_H

Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- The Alcoholic And Anxiety The alcoholic is in a constant cycle of getting high and coming down, with brief periods at their optimum comfort level, or buzz. The result i...

CCG MGMT · CCG MGMT

A group of home owners in Colorado are trying to block a treatment facility from opening because they don't want "those people" in their neighborhood. Please vote in support of the plan. If anyone wants to come to the hearing in Vail, CO in a few weeks and talk about their own recovery and help us overcom...

LinBaba · LinBaba

In The Early Days of AA we kept alcohol in our homes quite often for "weaning" alcoholics off alcohol, since Alcoholic withdrawals, unlike opiate or other withdrawals can be fatal, although we did favor hospitalization for the acute alcoholic, but since the advent of treatment centers...

Bunchie · Bunchie

Hi I am perplexed I read about the alcoholic personality and the traits, as well as the personality of children of alcoholics. I am an adult 56 years of age, my father was a severe alcoholic, I remember being embarrassed quite often but I never stopped loving my father. He sobered up for a 5 year period an...

leavetherest · leavetherest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbrY1-mlUYs (This is one of the funniest things I have ever seen!!!!)

Bunchie · Bunchie

Leavetherest, thus is Bunchie I still get anxiety it is just normal anxious moments, not overwhelming like when I was drinking . I think the exercise and sleeping are helping plus I took the summer off from my part time job which prevented me from getting any sleep. I think anxiety affects everyone but...

Tanin · Tanin

30 days sobriety for leavetherest. Keep up the good work! -- Edited by Tanin on Wednesday 22nd of June 2016 06:21:35 AM

Bunchie · Bunchie

Alcoholic Perception? I have been sober 10 days, doing meetings , reading about alcoholism. It's funny I knew I was an alcoholic for a very long time but I kept on fighting the disease . I am a classic functioning alcoholic if there is such a thing. I was living a lie and betraying my family, nothing mean...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Tuesday 21st of June 2016 10:36:20 AM

ToddL · ToddL

I recently relapsed after three years sober. I have been making meetings on my days off. Work makes it physically impossible to make it to meetings at my group. I just feel drained and the emotions I feel in meetings is more than I want to deal with tonight. Thought I would post this and read some of the the...

leavetherest · leavetherest

My sponsor told me that is is very important that we talk--not text--on the phone everyday. Sometimes when I leave a message my calls are not returned. This happened when we first started working together and I was staying sober. Now it is happening again. I know my sponsor has a life and is busy with ot...

Baba Louie · Baba Louie

2 years.

VJ · VJ

It's amazing to realize that life is never going to be a bed of roses just because we got sober! My sobriety date is December 10, 1983, and I thought by this time I would know everything. But it's living, not drinking, that is the problem now. Just yesterday I opened my mouth to a relative about her part...

Deskdad · Deskdad

Working on day 4, 3 days under my belt. To the layperson, that may not seem like much. But, to us, every day is a battle. I've had SEVERAL day 1 and 2s. Not many 3 and 4s. Most ever was two weeks. No stranger to falling off the proverbial wagon - I have a Frequent Faller card that is very worn with many pun...

mary · mary

hello, I'm wondering if I'd be considered an alcoholic. I drank in alcoholic fashion, to astronomical proportions from ages 18 to 23, then because of an accident, slowed down. Over the next 5 years I stopped. I also was taking part in another 12 step program during those 5 years, and I believe applicat...

Mystic Man · Mystic Man

I was at a "Founders day" Rally yesterday & this was the reading. Yes. It is readings like this . That promised me a NEW Life many years ago . I Grabbed it with Both hands . "If it works so well , why fi it".

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

June 20, 2016Quote of the Week"The reason the program works is because we're not all crazy on the same day." After I was in recovery a few years, I remember hearing some people sharing and thinking they were still clearly out of their minds. This scared me because I realized I relied on them to save my...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Ryan, ... glad you found us ... look'n forward to your share'n your ESH here ... Pappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I may go MIA for a few days ... I am to check in for a heart cath in the morn'n ... Dr. sez it looks as though I'm a good candidate for a couple stints, BUT, he said he'll have to wait and see how bad things are ... he said if you are too blocked up for the stints, then we'll have to go to 'open heart' surgery ... (my da...

mikef · mikef

Morning and blessings of this day! Was quite awhile back, sitting in a meeting and a friend of mine who had just celebrated his first miracle year was asked if he would come up front and share..You could see he was a little on edge, and that was his general demeanor. He says to us, you know I really apprecia...

Mystic Man · Mystic Man

not my pic. Found this on a 12step fb page . Aussie style.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

June 13, 2016Quote of the Week"There are no victims, only volunteers - you always have a choice." This was a tough lesson to learn. When I was new to Al-Anon, I was a victim to so many people and situations and when I spoke to people about it, what I was hoping for was some sympathy and understanding. Ima...

jen12345 · jen12345

I have the next available bed at a rehab, I think it'll be tomorrow. Went to the hospital thursday night and the triage guy gave me a cup of coffee. I said I'm not drunk I'm detoxing, he was practically begging me to drive home. I waited there for like 5 hours then I told the guy I didn't feel safe driving,...

Goofyman · Goofyman

I had to do a lot of thinking today and I have made a decision. I'm giving this stuff one more year. The last 5 years sober have also been absolutely the worst five of my life. Not one of the promises have come true and my self respect is at an all time low. I'm tired of life being a constant struggle and I'm worn...

leavetherest · leavetherest

At least 50 killed....53 injured...Orlando nightclub this a.m. another crazy gunman. It is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Unbelievable senseless tragedy!

leavetherest · leavetherest

Just got back from a Step meeting. I am attending one a week and really needed this one tonight--Step One. May I never forget (or never choose to ignore).....that I am truly powerless over alcohol and that my life had become unmanageable. I told myself that all that was a bunch of nonsense and that I had p...

Mystic Man · Mystic Man

werx 4 moi. by using THE Steps.

davep12and12 · davep12and12

Hi All, Just wanted to share a bit of recent events. I've been sponsoring a new person for a few months and it has been going really well for both of us. This guy is really eager to dive into the program of AA and has been showing great willingness to work the steps. So I just heard his fifth step a few days ago....

Baba Louie · Baba Louie

im still with you guys...(and gals). I read the new posts every day. I just don't post as much as I used to, cause sometimes I feel like I'm just repeating myself, and I don't have a whole lot new to add. So, I guess I will repeat myself again. life is way better without that nasty poison. once you lose the de...

gonee · gonee

That despite myself a loving God never let go of my hand. A flimsy reed I thought, but it turned out to be the loving hand of a Father, whom I never understood. He sent His servant to come and rescue me from the ravages of alcoholism and certain death. I thought I could never live life again without alcohol....

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

June 6, 2016Quote of the Week"The longer I'm sober, the drunker I was." Denial is an amazing thing. When I first entered the program, I had no intention of staying sober longer than a few months; I just needed to pull things together a little, get myself under control again. I wasn't like the real alco...

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	Reviving ancient discussion threads (Preview) Hi all, I have noticed that in the past week or two there have been a lot of new replies being added to discussion threads that have not had any previous activity for several years. In some cases, the original commenters and/or the subsequent participants in those threads no longer contribute here, an...	davep12and12	7	662	Jul 7, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Does anyone here have any examples of "Even remotely resembling responsible drinking" (Preview) Totally convinced about the first sip and progressive disease. But, does anyone here have anything to share about near-responsible drinking after learning a lesson (in my country, Alcoholics are forcibly admitted to rehab most of the time).	manas	17	1392	Jul 6, 2016 by Tanin
	Making Amends.... (Preview) So..... I spent some time a couple of days ago making amends to those who I felt hurt me.... That section where "what is my part in it" "has been a real prob. for me. My first sponsor told me --"sometimes you really don't have a part in it". Although those words provided me with some kind of comfort and a just...	leavetherest	1	626	Jul 4, 2016 by justadrunk
	EGO - defined. (Preview) Looked it up today and realized I truly didn't know what it meant. Today I will start working towards change. Today I will stay sober. e·go [ee-goh, eg-oh] Show IPA noun, plural e·gos. 1. the I or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selv...	justadrunk	8	6262	Jul 4, 2016 by Mystic Man
	Nicotine (Preview) Day 4 now nicotine free!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm using 21mg patches. I'm drastic, yes, but I've jumped in with 2 feet and after 30 days sober I had to do it! I found myself smoking 2 packs a day once I quit drinking!!! Now, I feel I'll be able to attain a better spiritual connection without the practi...	Ironman	3	795	Jul 4, 2016 by wakesho
	RE: NEW USER (Preview) Been sober 18 days , can't say I miss drinking I feel good, but I still get irritated at work on occasion not as bad as I use to. I also am feeling the 4 th of July blues, the 4 th is a big thing in my town . The only problem it's an alcohol thing everyone drinks on the 4 th, it's going to O be a real test, my son has base...	Bunchie	7	695	Jul 4, 2016 by wakesho
	Is there a "smokers anonymous" !?? (Preview) I used to only smoke when I drank, (I was a binge drinker), then when I quit drinking I started smoking all the time. I started to love a cigarette with a cup of coffee in the morning, and nothing is better than one after eating! Then it progessed to lighting up while talking on the phone, driving, an...	Doll	8	1789	Jul 3, 2016 by wakesho
	4Th BBQ (Preview) Hi Everyone, I am new here! I am searching for a Sober BBQ in the Seattle area for the 4th??? Does anyone know of any fun groups? Please let me know.... Maureen	Maureen B	2	536	Jul 3, 2016 by JohnS
	The Nitro Pill (Preview) Been feeling under the weather lately and reading this lifted my spirits a little. :) At the starting line, the six yellow Christmas tree lights flash for an instant and you release the hand-operated brake a smidgen before the light hits green. Suddenly, in the next nanosecond, the supercharged V...	MarcLacroix	11	679	Jul 2, 2016 by JohnS
	alcoholism 101 (Preview) Yep, me again. Sometimes -- a lot of the time -- I struggle with the nagging question: am I really an alcoholic? Or did I just abuse alcohol as a symptom of other stuff? There are times when this internal debate takes up all of my energy. I torment myself. It feels like everyone in AA, while struggli...	jc2008	10	1149	Jun 30, 2016 by Bunchie
	New 12-Step Gift Shop Online Recovery Gift Gifts 12 Step Gift Shop Big Book Covers Milestones Tokens (Preview) Hello to All, Wishing everyone another day of sobriety and serenity! This post is to share with you our new mobile site online 12-step gift shop called Signs of Recovery! http://www.Signs-of-Recovery.com www.Signs-of-Recovery.com Please check us out and pass us on so that we can continue to car...	SignsOfRecovery	0	4904	Jun 30, 2016 by SignsOfRecovery
	How are you Pappy? (Preview) If I am remembering right, your surgery is tomorrow. Just hoping and praying that the Lord will feel you with peace and calmness today and throughout the following days. Love you so much, dear friend.	leavetherest	29	898	Jun 29, 2016 by jerrf
	A Quote for My Dear Friend..... (Preview) "It's okay to be scared.....being scared means you are about to do something very very brave." --Mandy Hale	leavetherest	8	527	Jun 29, 2016 by justadrunk
	Keeping Pappy in our thoughts and prayer. (Preview) I pray you are well and everything is going according to plan with your heart surgery. Get well soon brother. Jesus will heal you. The still suffering alcoholics like myself need you.	gonee	9	831	Jun 29, 2016 by Mr_David
	My son was arrested for DUI (Preview) I'm sitting outside a meeting right now-it's due to start in a few minutes. My 22 year old son was arrested for drunk driving last night. I'm not sure what to do. The stress on my wife and I is pretty high right now. I ask for prayers.	Troy	20	1058	Jun 28, 2016 by Mr_David
	Why Binge Drinkers Are The Hardest Alcoholics To Treat (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- *Why Binge Drinkers Are The Hardest Alcoholics To Treat* Binge drinkers typically don't drink every day, or drink continuously like most alcoholics. Instead, they tend...	Larry_H	30	12456	Jun 27, 2016 by leavetherest
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) June 27, 2016Quote of the Week"Resentment - Taking poison and hoping the other person dies." Boy was this a shocker the first time I heard it. I was new in recovery and I had so many resentments that I didn't even know about them all yet. What I also didn't realize was that the people, places and things...	Pythonpappy	2	468	Jun 27, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Just Felt the Urge to Post This Up Front! (Preview) We Are Who We Think We AreHow we think about ourselves has an impact on what we do. If we decide that we are less of a person because we have an illness, then we may not fulfill our potential. If we decide our illness will consume our every thought and action for the rest of our lives, then it probably will. If...	Pythonpappy	6	575	Jun 26, 2016 by jimmyjam
	Humor is Good (Preview) So a more uplifting post from this alcoholic..... I have been walking everyday as I posted before. My friend and I go to a beautiful nearby park-like environment and take in all the beauty of the flowers and listen to the birds. Still meditate there as well. Yesterday was quite different than the other...	leavetherest	3	530	Jun 26, 2016 by leavetherest
	The Alcoholic And Anxiety (Preview) Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------------- The Alcoholic And Anxiety The alcoholic is in a constant cycle of getting high and coming down, with brief periods at their optimum comfort level, or buzz. The result i...	Larry_H	9	1541	Jun 26, 2016 by Bunchie
	Group In need of your support- Help us fight a group trying to block people from getting treatment (Preview) A group of home owners in Colorado are trying to block a treatment facility from opening because they don't want "those people" in their neighborhood. Please vote in support of the plan. If anyone wants to come to the hearing in Vail, CO in a few weeks and talk about their own recovery and help us overcom...	CCG MGMT	9	791	Jun 26, 2016 by JohnS
	Detoxing from Alcohol (Preview) In The Early Days of AA we kept alcohol in our homes quite often for "weaning" alcoholics off alcohol, since Alcoholic withdrawals, unlike opiate or other withdrawals can be fatal, although we did favor hospitalization for the acute alcoholic, but since the advent of treatment centers...	LinBaba	12	4330	Jun 25, 2016 by Bunchie
	Alcoholic personality? (Preview) Hi I am perplexed I read about the alcoholic personality and the traits, as well as the personality of children of alcoholics. I am an adult 56 years of age, my father was a severe alcoholic, I remember being embarrassed quite often but I never stopped loving my father. He sobered up for a 5 year period an...	Bunchie	26	916	Jun 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	This One's for You Pappy...(back at cha for prior post...LOL) (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbrY1-mlUYs (This is one of the funniest things I have ever seen!!!!)	leavetherest	4	503	Jun 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	Anxiety for Leavetherest (Preview) Leavetherest, thus is Bunchie I still get anxiety it is just normal anxious moments, not overwhelming like when I was drinking . I think the exercise and sleeping are helping plus I took the summer off from my part time job which prevented me from getting any sleep. I think anxiety affects everyone but...	Bunchie	1	475	Jun 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	Leavetherest -- 30 Days (Preview) 30 days sobriety for leavetherest. Keep up the good work! -- Edited by Tanin on Wednesday 22nd of June 2016 06:21:35 AM	Tanin	11	708	Jun 24, 2016 by leavetherest
	Alcoholic Perception (Preview) Alcoholic Perception? I have been sober 10 days, doing meetings , reading about alcoholism. It's funny I knew I was an alcoholic for a very long time but I kept on fighting the disease . I am a classic functioning alcoholic if there is such a thing. I was living a lie and betraying my family, nothing mean...	Bunchie	13	799	Jun 23, 2016 by Bunchie
	For a Special Friend here on this Board! ... You know Who You are, LOL ... (Preview) -- Edited by Pythonpappy on Tuesday 21st of June 2016 10:36:20 AM	Pythonpappy	7	720	Jun 23, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Need a break tonight (Preview) I recently relapsed after three years sober. I have been making meetings on my days off. Work makes it physically impossible to make it to meetings at my group. I just feel drained and the emotions I feel in meetings is more than I want to deal with tonight. Thought I would post this and read some of the the...	ToddL	6	590	Jun 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Sponsor Question (Preview) My sponsor told me that is is very important that we talk--not text--on the phone everyday. Sometimes when I leave a message my calls are not returned. This happened when we first started working together and I was staying sober. Now it is happening again. I know my sponsor has a life and is busy with ot...	leavetherest	27	1097	Jun 22, 2016 by leavetherest
	Baba Sez: (Preview) 2 years.	Baba Louie	7	727	Jun 20, 2016 by justadrunk
	WE are the problem! (Preview) It's amazing to realize that life is never going to be a bed of roses just because we got sober! My sobriety date is December 10, 1983, and I thought by this time I would know everything. But it's living, not drinking, that is the problem now. Just yesterday I opened my mouth to a relative about her part...	VJ	4	669	Jun 20, 2016 by Bunchie
	Thankful - Day 4. Again (Preview) Working on day 4, 3 days under my belt. To the layperson, that may not seem like much. But, to us, every day is a battle. I've had SEVERAL day 1 and 2s. Not many 3 and 4s. Most ever was two weeks. No stranger to falling off the proverbial wagon - I have a Frequent Faller card that is very worn with many pun...	Deskdad	7	734	Jun 20, 2016 by Bunchie
	am i alcoholic? (Preview) hello, I'm wondering if I'd be considered an alcoholic. I drank in alcoholic fashion, to astronomical proportions from ages 18 to 23, then because of an accident, slowed down. Over the next 5 years I stopped. I also was taking part in another 12 step program during those 5 years, and I believe applicat...	mary	8	1560	Jun 20, 2016 by Bunchie
	Promises (Preview) I was at a "Founders day" Rally yesterday & this was the reading. Yes. It is readings like this . That promised me a NEW Life many years ago . I Grabbed it with Both hands . "If it works so well , why fi it".	Mystic Man	1	467	Jun 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) June 20, 2016Quote of the Week"The reason the program works is because we're not all crazy on the same day." After I was in recovery a few years, I remember hearing some people sharing and thinking they were still clearly out of their minds. This scared me because I realized I relied on them to save my...	Pythonpappy	0	458	Jun 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Welcome Jaxtraw (Preview) Welcome to MIP Ryan, ... glad you found us ... look'n forward to your share'n your ESH here ... Pappy	Pythonpappy	0	403	Jun 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Hey Guys (just so you know) (Preview) I may go MIA for a few days ... I am to check in for a heart cath in the morn'n ... Dr. sez it looks as though I'm a good candidate for a couple stints, BUT, he said he'll have to wait and see how bad things are ... he said if you are too blocked up for the stints, then we'll have to go to 'open heart' surgery ... (my da...	Pythonpappy	14	727	Jun 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	A simple honest message of recovery from addiction always rings true! O (Preview) Morning and blessings of this day! Was quite awhile back, sitting in a meeting and a friend of mine who had just celebrated his first miracle year was asked if he would come up front and share..You could see he was a little on edge, and that was his general demeanor. He says to us, you know I really apprecia...	mikef	5	953	Jun 18, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Most Certainly (Preview) not my pic. Found this on a 12step fb page . Aussie style.	Mystic Man	1	606	Jun 13, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) June 13, 2016Quote of the Week"There are no victims, only volunteers - you always have a choice." This was a tough lesson to learn. When I was new to Al-Anon, I was a victim to so many people and situations and when I spoke to people about it, what I was hoping for was some sympathy and understanding. Ima...	Pythonpappy	0	606	Jun 13, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	detoxing again (Preview) I have the next available bed at a rehab, I think it'll be tomorrow. Went to the hospital thursday night and the triage guy gave me a cup of coffee. I said I'm not drunk I'm detoxing, he was practically begging me to drive home. I waited there for like 5 hours then I told the guy I didn't feel safe driving,...	jen12345	12	659	Jun 13, 2016 by Baba Louie
	365 days left. (Preview) I had to do a lot of thinking today and I have made a decision. I'm giving this stuff one more year. The last 5 years sober have also been absolutely the worst five of my life. Not one of the promises have come true and my self respect is at an all time low. I'm tired of life being a constant struggle and I'm worn...	Goofyman	4	653	Jun 13, 2016 by leavetherest
	Prayers Needed....Orlando tragedy (Preview) At least 50 killed....53 injured...Orlando nightclub this a.m. another crazy gunman. It is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Unbelievable senseless tragedy!	leavetherest	2	795	Jun 12, 2016 by JerryF
	Step One (Preview) Just got back from a Step meeting. I am attending one a week and really needed this one tonight--Step One. May I never forget (or never choose to ignore).....that I am truly powerless over alcohol and that my life had become unmanageable. I told myself that all that was a bunch of nonsense and that I had p...	leavetherest	9	783	Jun 11, 2016 by leavetherest
	portion of ch 5 (Preview) werx 4 moi. by using THE Steps.	Mystic Man	2	645	Jun 9, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Hearing someone's fifth step (Preview) Hi All, Just wanted to share a bit of recent events. I've been sponsoring a new person for a few months and it has been going really well for both of us. This guy is really eager to dive into the program of AA and has been showing great willingness to work the steps. So I just heard his fifth step a few days ago....	davep12and12	5	3646	Jun 9, 2016 by leavetherest
	Still here (Preview) im still with you guys...(and gals). I read the new posts every day. I just don't post as much as I used to, cause sometimes I feel like I'm just repeating myself, and I don't have a whole lot new to add. So, I guess I will repeat myself again. life is way better without that nasty poison. once you lose the de...	Baba Louie	4	667	Jun 7, 2016 by justadrunk
	Despite myself! (Preview) That despite myself a loving God never let go of my hand. A flimsy reed I thought, but it turned out to be the loving hand of a Father, whom I never understood. He sent His servant to come and rescue me from the ravages of alcoholism and certain death. I thought I could never live life again without alcohol....	gonee	3	577	Jun 7, 2016 by Fyne Spirit
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) June 6, 2016Quote of the Week"The longer I'm sober, the drunker I was." Denial is an amazing thing. When I first entered the program, I had no intention of staying sober longer than a few months; I just needed to pull things together a little, get myself under control again. I wasn't like the real alco...	Pythonpappy	0	554	Jun 6, 2016 by Pythonpappy
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