Alcoholics Anonymous

BIGBrandon2785 · BIGBrandon2785

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Doll · Doll

My noon F2F was an awesome one, today. A LOT of good shares. Things I had never heard before. I listened & hung on every word of everyone. So, here's what I learned about myself....... I never knew just how much pain I was in, until I came to Alcoholics Anonymous. There has been all types of pain fo...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

Well, for those of you who might have forgotten, the alcohol is still there and it does the same things it used to do... Leading up to Monday night, I had this itch to do some "research", to see if maybe my mindset was different, that maybe all this calamity of the last 6 months had changed my app...

Quetzal · Quetzal

One thing at a time. That's all we have to do. Not two things at once, but one thing done in peace. One task at a time. One feeling at a time. One day at a time. One problem at a time. One step at a time. One pleasure at a time. Relax. Let go of urgency. Begin calmly now. Take one thing at a time. See how e...

nique · nique

Hello family! The other night my 6 month old kitty was really sick. My hubby and I felt sooo powerless!! I think I felt more powerless over this than alchol, maybe not but close. Anyway, we had not a single dime to our name and my hubby was getting paid the next day but we felt she couldnt wait. I called...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Our whole treasured philosophy of self-sufficiency had to be cast aside. This had not been done with old-fashioned willpower; it was instead a matter of developing the willingness to accept these new facts of living. We neither ran nor fought. But accept we did. And then we were free. BEST OF THE GRAP...

nique · nique

Well thank you whoever prayed for me cause I took my DMV test over this morning and passed with flying colors!! I am soooo happy. And I am so greatful I didnt drink over it yesterday cause lord knows if I had drank I would have never been able to take the test this morning! Love you all! Allison

nmike · nmike

I attended an awesome AA/Alanon camp-out this weekend on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. Freedom in Sobriety. The speakers were inspiring - AA, Alanon, and Alateen. The Alateen speakers in particular were so powerful. I went to sleep under a full moon listening to a drum group. I am committed to ke...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 164 Having a right relationship with God seemed to be an impossible order. My chaotic past had left me filled with guilt and remors...

Quetzal · Quetzal

In recovery, we're learning to let ourselves go! We're learning to be spontaneous. Spontaneity may frighten some of us. We may be afraid of the loss of control involved with spontaneity. We may still be operating under the codependent rules that prohibit spontaneity: be good; be right; be perfec...

ChicknLittle · ChicknLittle

Hey y'all, I had an ultrasound Monday and I found out I'm having a boy! His name will be David O'donel (David after my sponsor and O'donel after my dad). Here's the ultrasound pics... This one shows he's a boy... This one shows his hand up by his face... looks like he's praying This one shows his head...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We admitted we couldnt lick alcohol with our own remaining resources, and so we accepted the further fact that dependence upon a Higher Power ( if only our A.A. group ) could do this hitherto impossible job. The moment we were able to accept these facts fully, our release from the alcohol compulsion ha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Let us continue with Steps Two, Three and Eleven. We must turn to a Higher Power for help, because we are helpless ourselves. When we put our drink problem in God's hands and leave it there, we have made the most important decision of our lives. From then on, we trust God for the str...

Rosie · Rosie

Hi All, I had not posted for a bit. I remodeled my bedroom this past couple of weeks and it is looking real nice now with new carpet and 4 coats of paint and now the window sill and molding and new door has to go in. I also ordered a vibrating, raises at the feet and head made of memory foam and something combine...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Sometimes, we act in a manner with which we are less than comfortable. That's human. That's why we have the words: "I'm sorry." They heal and bridge the gap. But we don't have to say, "I'm sorry" if we didn't do anything wrong. A sense of shame can keep us apologizing for everythin...

Doll · Doll

I Wish You Enough! Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, "I love you and I wish you enough. The daughter replied, "Mom, our life toge...

carolinagirl · carolinagirl

Hi, I am asking for help. I have a HUGE situation that is not being resolved and it is just festering inside me... leading to resentment. Ok, I can't get into much detail because it is a very sticky and very sensitive issue. And nothing is being done about it! (I'll just say it involves a little girl....

nique · nique

I finally have decided to join the new technology by ending my days of dial-up and I ordered DSL Well the package came today and man am I overwhelmed! There are all these wires and gizmos and gagets. I am not good at reading and comprehending instructions so I am so frustrated. I want to get on fast spee...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Step Two is, "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." Step Three is, "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him." Step Eleven is, "Sought through prayer and medi...

BGG · BGG

Hey folks: Just checking in. Got caught up the past week in work projects, home projects, etc., and haven't been to a meeting since last Wednesday (where I took my 2 year cake). Most of you know my story about gradually stopping meetings well into double-digit sobriety, and then "the great f...

matay · matay

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=42735&p=3&topicID=20810099

lani · lani

Daily Inspiration Great power comes from being able to appreciate your own goodness and anticipate goodness in others. Lord, help me to focus on that which will bring me peace and lift my spirit. Worry about nothing, pray for everything, and thank God for His answers. Lord, I ask You to handle my probl...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Before recovery, my relationships were lousy. I didn't do very well on my job. I was enmeshed in my dysfunctional family. But at least I knew what to expect! -- Anonymous I want the second half of my life to be as good as the first half was miserable. Sometimes, I'm afraid it won't be. Sometimes, I'm fri...

eastcoastscott · eastcoastscott

I love that song! Sort of my theme song...except I go voluntarily. Well, back from a 14 day "Structured Treatment Program" and I must say, it was awesome! Lots of group sessions, interesting topics and 12 men recovering from crack, alcohol, heroin and pills. The food was great and we went o...

nique · nique

I have had this horrible ear ache for over a week now. Last week i went to my regular doctor and he sent me to an ear, nose throat specialist. Well he said he didnt see anything and he yelled at me for using qtips!! And then dismissed me. Well this weekend was horrible pain. Today was the worst and now the o...

matay · matay

The Steps. Are they necessary? or: My Early Days in AA Since I'm relatively new here, I thought I'd share a bit of my early days in AA. rather than what it was like before that. Well, OK really quick: I drank A LOT, I got drunk A LOT, I got into trouble A LOT, I drove my car drunk A LOT (thank God I didn't kill any...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Well, hills alive said it well today in my other post.... "yes i agree with you its great to leave them behind, but dont be surprised if you come across another one down the track, except this time ask them whats troubling them,and god may cure them on the spot, cheers peter." I have now been v...

Doll · Doll

I had heard of Carl Jung long before coming to AA. Even back then I thought his belief that balance harmony was more important than science and logic to be amazing...Just thought I"d share more AA history....... Bill Wilson's Letter To Dr. Carl Jung , Jan 23, 1961 The below is the text of the lette...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We talk much about new relationship behaviors in recovery: allowing others to be themselves without over reacting and taking it personally, and owning our power to take care of ourselves. We talk about letting go of our need to control, focusing on self-responsibility, and not setting ourselves u...

Quetzal · Quetzal

No matter how long we've been recovering, no matter how solid our spiritual ground, we may still feel an overwhelming desire at times to punish, or get even, with another person. We want revenge. We want to see the other person hurt the way he or she has hurt us. We want to see life deal that person jus...

nique · nique

Where do I start? Well a month ago I was drunk driving and got in a bad accident, by the grace of God the cop did not give me a DUI, dont know why he just didnt. But what he DID do was notify DMV that I might not be pysically able to operate a motor vehicle. Well I had to jump through a lot of hoops with DMV and when...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . no society of men and women ever had a more urgent need for continuous effectiveness and permanent unity. We alcoholics see that we must work together and hang together, else most of us will finally die alone. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 561 Just as the Twelve Steps of A.A. are written in a specific s...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Today, let us begin a short study of The Twelve Suggested Steps of A.A. These Twelve Suggested Steps seem to embody five principles. The first step is the membership requirement step. The second, third, and eleventh steps are the spiritual steps of the program. The fourth, fi...

QuikEnuf · QuikEnuf

It was the day after Labor Day. I forgot to renew my drivers license on my birthday in August. My driving record was clean with no tickets in years. I was heading out of state for work and got pulled over with expired plates and drivers license. The officer treated me like a convict and was rough with...

nique · nique

Thanks to Joni's keen observation, this message is number 100 for me! And it only took me a year, lol!! Thank you all for being so supportive! I really love it here and need every single one of you! So here's to 100! Yipppee! Love, Allison

dcraig · dcraig

I have been a member of AA for approximately 15 years. I work in the Mental Health Field and only because of AA. I went to college and majored in different subjects but all were in the Life Sciences. I would drop out just as it got near time to graduate. Anyway, My title is Mental Health Worker and in t...

KLT · KLT

Hi all, I shared on here a short while ago about my son who I thought was an alky in the making and things have progressed very quickly since then. Once he has had that first drink, like us he will got to any lengths for more until he physically passes out. Three days ago, I got a notice of impending prosecu...

nique · nique

For over a year now I have been a faithful member of an online AA group. They have 3 online meetings a day and I usually make all of them. Well yesterday there was an incident. Some guy there introduced himself as a caffine addict. And he went on and on about caffine. Well I questioned the chair about it...

matay · matay

Hi Folks, As the topic says, it's been a while since I've been here so I thought I'd make one thing absolutely clear: I'm still sober! Drinking is not an option, I think I have the BORG Syndrome: "We are Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile." -- Third of Five/Hugh, Star Trek: Th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly more than that. It is a fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . Life will mean something at last. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 152 Life is better without alcohol. A.A. and the presence of a Higher Power keeps me sober, but the grace of God does even better; it bri...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day "We all realize that we know only a little. God will constantly disclose more to all of us. Ask Him in your morning meditations what you can do today for the person who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. See to it that your relationship with God...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Good stuff, been to some meetings lately, one of which was an Anniversary which was very nice. I have made it 10 months tomorrow (Sunday) and that feels good. I had not been counting, and had no idea how long I had been sober again until a few months ago, and that is the way I like it. But then I was thinking ab...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Hi, my name's Danielle & I'm an alcoholic. I have to say that again as I haven't been to a meeting since Thursday. I sometimes go on a Saturday & I often go to BB study on a Monday morning even if I've been working all night but didn't make it this week. I haven't been doing my spiritual exercise regu...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Have you ever had the experience where you're sitting in a meeting and out of the blue you feel like the cotton has been pulled from your ears and suddenly you can hear what's being said clearly enough to really understand it? When everything that's read seems to make perfect sense and you can relate to e...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We are sturdy beings. But in many ways, we are fragile. We can accept change and loss, but this comes at our own pace and in our own way. And only God and we can determine the timing. -- Codependent No More Hard times, stressful times, are not all there is to life, but they are part of life, growth, and movi...

Chaz · Chaz

I am so upset with myself this morning. Went out with one of my best friends who is relocating to another city. Few of my friends know what I am going through (being an alcoholic and being in the program), so last night I had to break the news to her. I tried not to have a drink, but then I started thinking that...

Quetzal · Quetzal

When we are soul searching, be it for the smaller or larger decisions we face during the day, we can learn to ask, is this good for me?... Is this what I really want?... Is this what I need?...Does this direction feel right for me?...or am I succumbing to the control and influence that I sometimes allow ot...

Doll · Doll

Here's what's happened......There's a man in my HG that I've known for over 3 yrs, not sure how long he's been in the program but know he's in the double digits. After tonights meeting he and I talked a while, which we've done many times in the past, he asked about my son, he asked how I was, then he told me a...

beachgirl · beachgirl

I've been gone since August, when my 10 year old computer finally bit the dust- I don't like change, so it took me a while to get a new one. I am now the proud owner of a new Dell Inspiron 1525 (in flamingo pink to match my newly painted pink kitchen, for those of you who remember...)

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Do we lay the matter before our sponsor or spiritual adviser, earnestly asking Gods help and guidance - meanwhile resolving to do the right thing when it becomes clear, cost what it may? Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Pages 86 & 87 My belief in a Higher Power is an essential part of my work on Ste...

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	aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (Preview) aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-- Edited by BIGBrandon2785 at 15:38, 2008-09-20	BIGBrandon2785	8	662	Sep 21, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Pain - F2F topic today (Preview) My noon F2F was an awesome one, today. A LOT of good shares. Things I had never heard before. I listened & hung on every word of everyone. So, here's what I learned about myself....... I never knew just how much pain I was in, until I came to Alcoholics Anonymous. There has been all types of pain fo...	Doll	4	322	Sep 21, 2008 by tlcate
	Relapsed with 67 days.. (Preview) Well, for those of you who might have forgotten, the alcohol is still there and it does the same things it used to do... Leading up to Monday night, I had this itch to do some "research", to see if maybe my mindset was different, that maybe all this calamity of the last 6 months had changed my app...	Dodsworth	7	472	Sep 21, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Letting Go of Urgency (Preview) One thing at a time. That's all we have to do. Not two things at once, but one thing done in peace. One task at a time. One feeling at a time. One day at a time. One problem at a time. One step at a time. One pleasure at a time. Relax. Let go of urgency. Begin calmly now. Take one thing at a time. See how e...	Quetzal	1	242	Sep 21, 2008 by Doll
	Relieved! (Preview) Hello family! The other night my 6 month old kitty was really sick. My hubby and I felt sooo powerless!! I think I felt more powerless over this than alchol, maybe not but close. Anyway, we had not a single dime to our name and my hubby was getting paid the next day but we felt she couldnt wait. I called...	nique	3	287	Sep 20, 2008 by Doll
	Daily Reflections ~ Loved Back to Recovery (Preview) Our whole treasured philosophy of self-sufficiency had to be cast aside. This had not been done with old-fashioned willpower; it was instead a matter of developing the willingness to accept these new facts of living. We neither ran nor fought. But accept we did. And then we were free. BEST OF THE GRAP...	Sobrietyspell	2	532	Sep 20, 2008 by lizziep
	I passed!!!!! (Preview) Well thank you whoever prayed for me cause I took my DMV test over this morning and passed with flying colors!! I am soooo happy. And I am so greatful I didnt drink over it yesterday cause lord knows if I had drank I would have never been able to take the test this morning! Love you all! Allison	nique	5	470	Sep 20, 2008 by Dodsworth
	Awesome Camp-out for AA/Alanon (Preview) I attended an awesome AA/Alanon camp-out this weekend on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. Freedom in Sobriety. The speakers were inspiring - AA, Alanon, and Alateen. The Alateen speakers in particular were so powerful. I went to sleep under a full moon listening to a drum group. I am committed to ke...	nmike	4	1770	Sep 20, 2008 by hills alive
	Daily Reflections ~ H.P. As Guide (Preview) See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 164 Having a right relationship with God seemed to be an impossible order. My chaotic past had left me filled with guilt and remors...	Sobrietyspell	1	346	Sep 20, 2008 by lani
	Spontaneity (Preview) In recovery, we're learning to let ourselves go! We're learning to be spontaneous. Spontaneity may frighten some of us. We may be afraid of the loss of control involved with spontaneity. We may still be operating under the codependent rules that prohibit spontaneity: be good; be right; be perfec...	Quetzal	0	225	Sep 20, 2008 by Quetzal
	It's a boy! (Preview) Hey y'all, I had an ultrasound Monday and I found out I'm having a boy! His name will be David O'donel (David after my sponsor and O'donel after my dad). Here's the ultrasound pics... This one shows he's a boy... This one shows his hand up by his face... looks like he's praying This one shows his head...	ChicknLittle	6	789	Sep 20, 2008 by Doll
	Daily Reflections ~ Acceptance (Preview) We admitted we couldnt lick alcohol with our own remaining resources, and so we accepted the further fact that dependence upon a Higher Power ( if only our A.A. group ) could do this hitherto impossible job. The moment we were able to accept these facts fully, our release from the alcohol compulsion ha...	Sobrietyspell	0	1063	Sep 19, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 19th Sep 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Let us continue with Steps Two, Three and Eleven. We must turn to a Higher Power for help, because we are helpless ourselves. When we put our drink problem in God's hands and leave it there, we have made the most important decision of our lives. From then on, we trust God for the str...	Sobrietyspell	0	331	Sep 19, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Having a hard time..... (Preview) Hi All, I had not posted for a bit. I remodeled my bedroom this past couple of weeks and it is looking real nice now with new carpet and 4 coats of paint and now the window sill and molding and new door has to go in. I also ordered a vibrating, raises at the feet and head made of memory foam and something combine...	Rosie	26	633	Sep 19, 2008 by Rosie
	Apologies (Preview) Sometimes, we act in a manner with which we are less than comfortable. That's human. That's why we have the words: "I'm sorry." They heal and bridge the gap. But we don't have to say, "I'm sorry" if we didn't do anything wrong. A sense of shame can keep us apologizing for everythin...	Quetzal	0	260	Sep 19, 2008 by Quetzal
	I Wish You Enough! (Preview) I Wish You Enough! Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, "I love you and I wish you enough. The daughter replied, "Mom, our life toge...	Doll	4	286	Sep 18, 2008 by learning
	Help with resentment!! (Preview) Hi, I am asking for help. I have a HUGE situation that is not being resolved and it is just festering inside me... leading to resentment. Ok, I can't get into much detail because it is a very sticky and very sensitive issue. And nothing is being done about it! (I'll just say it involves a little girl....	carolinagirl	7	485	Sep 18, 2008 by StPeteDean
	ADD Frustration! (Preview) I finally have decided to join the new technology by ending my days of dial-up and I ordered DSL Well the package came today and man am I overwhelmed! There are all these wires and gizmos and gagets. I am not good at reading and comprehending instructions so I am so frustrated. I want to get on fast spee...	nique	4	402	Sep 18, 2008 by matay
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 18th Sep 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Step Two is, "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." Step Three is, "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him." Step Eleven is, "Sought through prayer and medi...	Sobrietyspell	0	263	Sep 18, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Time for a Meeting (Preview) Hey folks: Just checking in. Got caught up the past week in work projects, home projects, etc., and haven't been to a meeting since last Wednesday (where I took my 2 year cake). Most of you know my story about gradually stopping meetings well into double-digit sobriety, and then "the great f...	BGG	6	357	Sep 18, 2008 by StPeteDean
	The Steps. Are they necessary? Part II (Preview) http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=42735&p=3&topicID=20810099	matay	6	424	Sep 18, 2008 by matay
	"daily inspiration" (Preview) Daily Inspiration Great power comes from being able to appreciate your own goodness and anticipate goodness in others. Lord, help me to focus on that which will bring me peace and lift my spirit. Worry about nothing, pray for everything, and thank God for His answers. Lord, I ask You to handle my probl...	lani	0	1633	Sep 18, 2008 by lani
	Letting the Good Stuff Happen (Preview) Before recovery, my relationships were lousy. I didn't do very well on my job. I was enmeshed in my dysfunctional family. But at least I knew what to expect! -- Anonymous I want the second half of my life to be as good as the first half was miserable. Sometimes, I'm afraid it won't be. Sometimes, I'm fri...	Quetzal	1	231	Sep 18, 2008 by lani
	"They tried to make me go to rehab........." (Preview) I love that song! Sort of my theme song...except I go voluntarily. Well, back from a 14 day "Structured Treatment Program" and I must say, it was awesome! Lots of group sessions, interesting topics and 12 men recovering from crack, alcohol, heroin and pills. The food was great and we went o...	eastcoastscott	11	528	Sep 17, 2008 by eastcoastscott
	Doctors Arrrrgggg! (Preview) I have had this horrible ear ache for over a week now. Last week i went to my regular doctor and he sent me to an ear, nose throat specialist. Well he said he didnt see anything and he yelled at me for using qtips!! And then dismissed me. Well this weekend was horrible pain. Today was the worst and now the o...	nique	7	299	Sep 17, 2008 by hills alive
	The 12 Steps. Are they necessary? (Preview) The Steps. Are they necessary? or: My Early Days in AA Since I'm relatively new here, I thought I'd share a bit of my early days in AA. rather than what it was like before that. Well, OK really quick: I drank A LOT, I got drunk A LOT, I got into trouble A LOT, I drove my car drunk A LOT (thank God I didn't kill any...	matay	5	633	Sep 17, 2008 by matay
	Pink cloud at work burst (Preview) Well, hills alive said it well today in my other post.... "yes i agree with you its great to leave them behind, but dont be surprised if you come across another one down the track, except this time ask them whats troubling them,and god may cure them on the spot, cheers peter." I have now been v...	jonijoni1	10	1524	Sep 17, 2008 by lani
	Bill Wilson's Letter To Dr. Carl Jung (Preview) I had heard of Carl Jung long before coming to AA. Even back then I thought his belief that balance harmony was more important than science and logic to be amazing...Just thought I"d share more AA history....... Bill Wilson's Letter To Dr. Carl Jung , Jan 23, 1961 The below is the text of the lette...	Doll	4	956	Sep 17, 2008 by Doll
	New Relationship Behaviors (Preview) We talk much about new relationship behaviors in recovery: allowing others to be themselves without over reacting and taking it personally, and owning our power to take care of ourselves. We talk about letting go of our need to control, focusing on self-responsibility, and not setting ourselves u...	Quetzal	0	508	Sep 17, 2008 by Quetzal
	Revenge (Preview) No matter how long we've been recovering, no matter how solid our spiritual ground, we may still feel an overwhelming desire at times to punish, or get even, with another person. We want revenge. We want to see the other person hurt the way he or she has hurt us. We want to see life deal that person jus...	Quetzal	4	1022	Sep 17, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Trying to Stay Positive (Preview) Where do I start? Well a month ago I was drunk driving and got in a bad accident, by the grace of God the cop did not give me a DUI, dont know why he just didnt. But what he DID do was notify DMV that I might not be pysically able to operate a motor vehicle. Well I had to jump through a lot of hoops with DMV and when...	nique	5	835	Sep 16, 2008 by matay
	Daily Reflections ~ We Stand - Or Fall - Together (Preview) . . . no society of men and women ever had a more urgent need for continuous effectiveness and permanent unity. We alcoholics see that we must work together and hang together, else most of us will finally die alone. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 561 Just as the Twelve Steps of A.A. are written in a specific s...	Sobrietyspell	0	265	Sep 16, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 16th Sep 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Today, let us begin a short study of The Twelve Suggested Steps of A.A. These Twelve Suggested Steps seem to embody five principles. The first step is the membership requirement step. The second, third, and eleventh steps are the spiritual steps of the program. The fourth, fi...	Sobrietyspell	0	308	Sep 16, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	I got arrested, just venting....... (Preview) It was the day after Labor Day. I forgot to renew my drivers license on my birthday in August. My driving record was clean with no tickets in years. I was heading out of state for work and got pulled over with expired plates and drivers license. The officer treated me like a convict and was rough with...	QuikEnuf	13	626	Sep 16, 2008 by QuikEnuf
	This Is Number 100! WooHoo! (Preview) Thanks to Joni's keen observation, this message is number 100 for me! And it only took me a year, lol!! Thank you all for being so supportive! I really love it here and need every single one of you! So here's to 100! Yipppee! Love, Allison	nique	5	384	Sep 16, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Dual Diagnosis (Preview) I have been a member of AA for approximately 15 years. I work in the Mental Health Field and only because of AA. I went to college and majored in different subjects but all were in the Life Sciences. I would drop out just as it got near time to graduate. Anyway, My title is Mental Health Worker and in t...	dcraig	6	455	Sep 16, 2008 by beachgirl
	My 16 year old son has joined our fellowship YES (Preview) Hi all, I shared on here a short while ago about my son who I thought was an alky in the making and things have progressed very quickly since then. Once he has had that first drink, like us he will got to any lengths for more until he physically passes out. Three days ago, I got a notice of impending prosecu...	KLT	8	1110	Sep 15, 2008 by jonijoni1
	I've Been Permanantly Banned!! (Preview) For over a year now I have been a faithful member of an online AA group. They have 3 online meetings a day and I usually make all of them. Well yesterday there was an incident. Some guy there introduced himself as a caffine addict. And he went on and on about caffine. Well I questioned the chair about it...	nique	10	827	Sep 15, 2008 by jonijoni1
	It's been a while since I've been here ... (Preview) Hi Folks, As the topic says, it's been a while since I've been here so I thought I'd make one thing absolutely clear: I'm still sober! Drinking is not an option, I think I have the BORG Syndrome: "We are Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile." -- Third of Five/Hugh, Star Trek: Th...	matay	6	377	Sep 15, 2008 by matay
	Daily Reflections ~ A New Life (Preview) Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly more than that. It is a fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. . . . Life will mean something at last. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 152 Life is better without alcohol. A.A. and the presence of a Higher Power keeps me sober, but the grace of God does even better; it bri...	Sobrietyspell	0	363	Sep 15, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 15th Sep 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day "We all realize that we know only a little. God will constantly disclose more to all of us. Ask Him in your morning meditations what you can do today for the person who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. See to it that your relationship with God...	Sobrietyspell	0	307	Sep 15, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Checkin In.... (Preview) Good stuff, been to some meetings lately, one of which was an Anniversary which was very nice. I have made it 10 months tomorrow (Sunday) and that feels good. I had not been counting, and had no idea how long I had been sober again until a few months ago, and that is the way I like it. But then I was thinking ab...	jonijoni1	10	430	Sep 15, 2008 by StPeteDean
	23mths Sober & Still Need Help (Preview) Hi, my name's Danielle & I'm an alcoholic. I have to say that again as I haven't been to a meeting since Thursday. I sometimes go on a Saturday & I often go to BB study on a Monday morning even if I've been working all night but didn't make it this week. I haven't been doing my spiritual exercise regu...	Sobrietyspell	12	412	Sep 15, 2008 by hills alive
	Ah ha moments... (Preview) Have you ever had the experience where you're sitting in a meeting and out of the blue you feel like the cotton has been pulled from your ears and suddenly you can hear what's being said clearly enough to really understand it? When everything that's read seems to make perfect sense and you can relate to e...	Tipsy McStagger	7	441	Sep 15, 2008 by lani
	Getting Through Hard Times (Preview) We are sturdy beings. But in many ways, we are fragile. We can accept change and loss, but this comes at our own pace and in our own way. And only God and we can determine the timing. -- Codependent No More Hard times, stressful times, are not all there is to life, but they are part of life, growth, and movi...	Quetzal	1	327	Sep 15, 2008 by Rosie
	Why did I do it??? (Preview) I am so upset with myself this morning. Went out with one of my best friends who is relocating to another city. Few of my friends know what I am going through (being an alcoholic and being in the program), so last night I had to break the news to her. I tried not to have a drink, but then I started thinking that...	Chaz	8	441	Sep 15, 2008 by Chaz
	What's Good for Me? (Preview) When we are soul searching, be it for the smaller or larger decisions we face during the day, we can learn to ask, is this good for me?... Is this what I really want?... Is this what I need?...Does this direction feel right for me?...or am I succumbing to the control and influence that I sometimes allow ot...	Quetzal	1	280	Sep 14, 2008 by Rosie
	Questioning my own recovery...do I have "enough" (Preview) Here's what's happened......There's a man in my HG that I've known for over 3 yrs, not sure how long he's been in the program but know he's in the double digits. After tonights meeting he and I talked a while, which we've done many times in the past, he asked about my son, he asked how I was, then he told me a...	Doll	12	354	Sep 14, 2008 by Rosie
	just sayin' hi (Preview) I've been gone since August, when my 10 year old computer finally bit the dust- I don't like change, so it took me a while to get a new one. I am now the proud owner of a new Dell Inspiron 1525 (in flamingo pink to match my newly painted pink kitchen, for those of you who remember...)	beachgirl	5	385	Sep 14, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ Peace of Mind (Preview) Do we lay the matter before our sponsor or spiritual adviser, earnestly asking Gods help and guidance - meanwhile resolving to do the right thing when it becomes clear, cost what it may? Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Pages 86 & 87 My belief in a Higher Power is an essential part of my work on Ste...	Sobrietyspell	0	362	Sep 14, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
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