Alcoholics Anonymous

kkotz401 · kkotz401

I just got a starfish pendent from my Grandma that reminded me of this story. Thought I would post it. Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the...

tatigaal · tatigaal

so i just signed up for this website because my sponsor told me to find online AA things. and because i have swine flu and i am stuck at home. (my NC-suggested quarantine ends in 2 days, yay!) so i am pretty new with only 4+ months under my belt. and i don't really know how stuff works in the program. but a few o...

MDC · MDC

I'm still having a hard time with staying sober. I AM going to meeting now, and trying to start an the steps. Trying to focus on me and healing myself. I nkow that I am no where near being the person to really give advise, but... I had a meeting with my boss, (at a bar.) While I was there ,about an hour, he h...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Family... I've been in toxic shock before...overdose of alcohol; too much, too quickly, too compulsive. Then I was led into recovery and I have never had to do that again yet at the moment I am coming down from toxic shock from another angle... I was called out to and agreed to a 12th step this mor...

Tina · Tina

I want my higher power to live in my heart full time, but he'll only take a 24 hour lease. It's amazing how good I feel when I get connected to my Higher Power. I do this when I pray and meditate in the mornings.or when I speak to or help someone in the program. Or when I attend meetings. I love the peace I feel...

maybee · maybee

21 mos. sober, working my steps. have a sponser. talking to my higher power/god. have a defect of character. i've been raised to believe that if it smells like crap it probably is! so do'nt piss on my leg and tell me it's raining out. spirtitual awakening, there will be many false prophets. be careful w...

Tina · Tina

Morning Just want to wish the men on MIP board, for all those as well who are Fathers and STEP Fathers a very warm HAPPY FATHERS DAY!! Hope this day brings lots of Happy Moments for all of you. Tomorrow may it bring peace and happiness Tina

turninggrey · turninggrey

A.A. Thought for the Day The A.A. way of living is not an easy one. But it's an adventure in living that is really worthwhile. And it's so much better than our old drunken way of living that there's no comparison. Our lives without A.A. would be worth nothing. With A.A., we have a chance to live reasonably...

Doll · Doll

The cancer, this time, is in-operable. Chemo was his only choice. So, my dad decided to give it a shot. At 73 and in such bad health all ready, I just don't know if he'll survive the treatment. That's some ROUGH stuff to say the least. I'm so scared for him ~ I have asked my HP to remove my fear and replace it wi...

eastcoastscott · eastcoastscott

In February I decided that I wanted to apply to our national police force. This would require me to write an exam, fill out reams of paperwork, do the gruelling physical exam, interview, polygraph, medical exam, psych exam, background security check and final assessment. After that, 6 months at a po...

LuckySailor · LuckySailor

Hello to all, I am looking for other folks opinion on a local matter that has caused some controversy. A friend of ours is a newspaper write. He wrote an article that some want to debate referring to the traditions . I am the local Intergroup Chairperson & am looking ofr feedback. Your thoughts are a...

MDC · MDC

Over the past several months, I've gotten to know a few of you. I respect your opinions and different views. We all have different paths in life and different outcomes. I guess, as sad as it may seem, I'm still stuck on step 1. I know I'm not happy as a drunk, but I don't see it much better sober. I kno...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&vid=43e75704-4f56-44a5-810e-e40224b17b58&playlist=videoByTag:tag:new%20year%2C%20new%20you:ns:Gallery:mk:us:vs:1&from=MSNHP&tab=m123030726899...

natshen · natshen

Hi , if i didnt know that my best thinking got me into the rooms of AA here is my confirmation,i aplied to university to start a course in october in addiction counselling , and i went for my interview process friday and saturday just gone , and i will find out by this friday if i got in.So i have been having th...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I had it out with my sponsor today. Now ex-sponsor. This has been building up for a while. I have been slowly realizing he can't take me any further, plus he only has 14 months more sobriety than I do and I need to move on. I do think, at heart, he is a good person, but he has a really nasty streak running th...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Seen a lot fo discussion on emotions here lately. So I thought I'd keep it going and put in my two cents. My dominant emotions and feelings in early recovery were: abandonment (lover and family), helplessness, anger (mostly at myself), fear (of loneliness, of drinking, AND of being sober), insecur...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

No sooner than we had a conversation here about pain/back prob's, my back goes out yesterday, the pain taking my normally 110/70 blood pressure up to a whopping 150/98!! So, the HP has me sitting here on my butt for the day, worrying about work (some crap has hit the fan lately.... I have a crappy attitu...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Since stopping drinking and getting into the programme, generally I've enjoyed refreshing, dream free sleep. While drinking I was either plagued with nightmares or just passed out. Recently though, I've been dreaming while asleep and remembering them. Most times they're quite pleasant but som...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi All, I have been battling some bouts of depression, and when they are there, in comes FEAR. I have always tried to use that old truth saying anaolgy, that Faith and Fear CANNOT co-exist. Then the battle begins, every circumstance in this world, no matter how big or small is simply in God's Hand...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We found the Great Reality deep down within us. In the last analysis it is only there that He may be found . . . search diligently within yourself . . . With this attitude you cannot fail. The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 55It was out of the depths of lonelin...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

It would have been even more difficult if this had happened after I already had officially taken the Deferred Prosecution route with the courts for my DUI, (I can still change my mind before the hearing tomorrow), but still it was tough for me. I went to the treatment center and gave my counselor the fo...

Halfwolf · Halfwolf

I can ease my loneliness when I go to meetings and at work because I have been blessed with good people at work. At home is a different story. My wife has never shown interest in my program of recovery, she thinks I just drank to much. Since she gave up her boyfriend (my ex-best friend) there is no passio...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Well, My Sunday wasn't great. Weather sucked. Plans got changed due to the weather. This is big for me. Ripples on my pond are not good. I'm more at ease when things go as planned.... alcoholic.. yes I am. Took a nap and woke up with a headache. Poor me. Went grocery shopping and paid for the fo...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Was thinking about the last two + weeks with all the new people here in their first days and weeks and attending their first and second meetings. Hope you are all doing well.....but have missed seeing some of you, not going to mention any names. What you were giving to this MIPMessage board was just so...

Tina · Tina

Morning I thought I'd drop in and say hi, things are going ok. My daughter had a rough week dealing with some things emotionally and well all I could was to be supportive of her and be there as a shoulder to let stuff go. Mind you it was hard but managed to get through it with her, she's a good child and I am not...

Doll · Doll

Hi all. I'm struggling today with the 'next right thing.' I guess that's what it is, anyway. My dad had part of his left lung removed 2 weeks ago ~ cancer. They also removed 3 lymph nodes, 2 of them came back malignant. My mother has phoned me 4 times in 2 days to bitch and moan and cry. I've listened I've b...

bikerbill · bikerbill

perhaps like the curates egg - good in parts. On teh positive side I didn't drink, I didn't embarrass myself, I'm still talking to folks. on the negative side I didn't prepare properly, missed meetings, filed up with fear and took resentments. It goes like this, on the Thursday my wife (estranged for 3...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Since this was sort of started by Joelo in another thread I wanted to ask...I've been kicking around this topic for a thread here so here goes. I noticed that I started listening to lyrics in music more at about 2 months sobriety when I started figuring out the first 3 steps some and I was able to think abo...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Hi all, first post here - been in AA since April, sober date is in question but I'm still calling it February 16, 2009. That was the day I got my DUI. It was my first DUI and I hope it will be my last. I checked into outpatient treatment in April, am about to graduate to weekly group. During my first few week...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

It is a design for living that works in rough going. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 15When I came to A.A., I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my answ...

John · John

Hi Fellow Travellers, My name is John, I have been clean and sober since 12-21-1989. Thanks to both AA and NA, 3 great sponsors (through out the course of my almost 20 years of recovery) and a God, who was absolutely of my misunderstanding when I first arrived in the rooms, I have not found it nescessar...

Stuey · Stuey

HI all, i just found this site and dont really believe in coincidences anymore, i was meant to join this online group today!!! Ive been in and out of AA since '02 and never really did the suggested things. Ive been in treatment twice in the past 2 yrs and was in my last treatment centre just 6 weeks ago, It co...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Years of living with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife or child neurotic. The entire family is to some extent, ill.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 122It is important for me to realize that, as an alcoholic, I not only hurt myself, but also those around me. Making amends to my family, and to the famil...

bikerbill · bikerbill

my wife is seeing the doctor to find out why she's bleeding, my daughter has been offered a job as a assisstant tour manager on a european tour with a singer songwriter, which means throwing up a steady well paid job, work has completely dropped through the floor and I left my favourite mug at the meetin...

MDC · MDC

I know we had a post about this a few days ago. it's easier when you're not the one hurting. I found a Doc. that believes in pain management, not pain killing. I don't want to impair my judgement, or get a "buzz, " at what point do we just say "I need relief?" After my back sugery,...

phantom · phantom

Well, that's what I got to say. I was very nervous walking in with a bunch of strangers, but managed to get through it. Everyone was actually very supportive and caring. Giving me hugs and handshakes like they were going out of style. The best part was some of the stories shared. I shared a little, but I'm...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I was asked why this was important for a newcomer and I could only say why it was important for me. It was important for me to do this at the start because going to meetings replaced the instinctive behavior of going to buy alcohol, going to the bar, and getting drunk. It also empowered me with as much kno...

phantom · phantom

Just wanted to say hello and how much I expect to get out of this program. I hope to have many wonderful conversations with you all. -God Bless-

Phil · Phil

To let go does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, it's the realization I can't control another. To let go is not to enable, but allow learning from natural consequences. To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outco...

phantom · phantom

I am still having a problem accepting that I am so young and yet I've become an alcoholic possibly. I want help, but I will feel like a failure. what should I do.

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Hello to all of you, I just wanted to share how I was feeling about my sobriety. Well I feel great, I have 17 months on June 15th and can honestly say have had no cravings, I have actually had it pretty awesome. I know for me this time versus all the other times that I tried to get sober and stay that way, omg i...

KellyB · KellyB

Hello. As I type this I am crying-scared to take this step. But I think I am an alcoholic. I am 38 and I have 2 teenage boys and a fiance. I don't drink everyday but my problem is binge drinking. When I drink I can drink for 12-15 hours straight and it is still never enough. And I miss work. Alcohol is rui...

bikerbill · bikerbill

So it's gratitude week over here and I was appalled at something a fellow said in a meeting - made a big issue that the gratitude week collection should be silent - i.e. no coins. (his words) and this from a guy with double figures in sobriety, so surely he should have some experience of the impact a carele...

MDC · MDC

I'm still here, trying to figure out why. I've tried this "sober thing" and it was good for a while. Why did all these feelings have to come into play? Everything that someone says to me, everything that happens..I'm left thinking "is this some kind of test??" I want this al...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We reacted more strongly to frustrations than normal people. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 111 Impatience with other people is one of my principal failings. Following a slow car in a no-passing lane, or waiting in a restaurant for the check, drives me to distraction. Before I give God a chance to slow me down, I ex...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I have spent much time on here commenting on others' experiences, but have neglected to say much about my own journey in sobriety as of late. I am now on day 251. When I came to this board, I believe I had just over 60 days. This past week, I started chairing the first beginners' meeting I ever went to. I...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Hey everyone! Just checking in to say hello. Still sober and feeling well. Hope you all are doing good also.

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

Three months after my first close encounter of the spiritual kind with my Higher Power, I felt comfortable and relaxed knowing that I finally had the Friend I had needed for so long. It took me just under four months to feel totally comfortable with the first three steps. My search for a Higher Power too...

Ari · Ari

I have a 10 year old and am new to the program. Does anyone know of any literature I could get to explain to him at his level what AA is and how it is helping mom?

mrlmonroe · mrlmonroe

Hello to this AA Community. My name is Darcey and I am an alcoholic. I was told very early in sobriety, and pointed to a place in our literature, where it says that some issues can not be helped within the confines of the program, that we need to seek outside help. Which I have had to do. But now I have forgott...

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	For Inspiration (Preview) I just got a starfish pendent from my Grandma that reminded me of this story. Thought I would post it. Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the...	kkotz401	3	743	Jun 22, 2009 by Jerry F
	NOT practicing these principles in all our affairs... (Preview) so i just signed up for this website because my sponsor told me to find online AA things. and because i have swine flu and i am stuck at home. (my NC-suggested quarantine ends in 2 days, yay!) so i am pretty new with only 4+ months under my belt. and i don't really know how stuff works in the program. but a few o...	tatigaal	5	1172	Jun 21, 2009 by Doll
	How to help others. (Preview) I'm still having a hard time with staying sober. I AM going to meeting now, and trying to start an the steps. Trying to focus on me and healing myself. I nkow that I am no where near being the person to really give advise, but... I had a meeting with my boss, (at a bar.) While I was there ,about an hour, he h...	MDC	11	533	Jun 21, 2009 by Rob84
	Toxic Shock... (Preview) Aloha Family... I've been in toxic shock before...overdose of alcohol; too much, too quickly, too compulsive. Then I was led into recovery and I have never had to do that again yet at the moment I am coming down from toxic shock from another angle... I was called out to and agreed to a 12th step this mor...	Jerry F	6	634	Jun 21, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I LOVE THIS ONE (Preview) I want my higher power to live in my heart full time, but he'll only take a 24 hour lease. It's amazing how good I feel when I get connected to my Higher Power. I do this when I pray and meditate in the mornings.or when I speak to or help someone in the program. Or when I attend meetings. I love the peace I feel...	Tina	6	459	Jun 21, 2009 by sabby
	sober (closed) (Preview) 21 mos. sober, working my steps. have a sponser. talking to my higher power/god. have a defect of character. i've been raised to believe that if it smells like crap it probably is! so do'nt piss on my leg and tell me it's raining out. spirtitual awakening, there will be many false prophets. be careful w...	maybee	5	998	Jun 21, 2009 by Doll
	HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!! (Preview) Morning Just want to wish the men on MIP board, for all those as well who are Fathers and STEP Fathers a very warm HAPPY FATHERS DAY!! Hope this day brings lots of Happy Moments for all of you. Tomorrow may it bring peace and happiness Tina	Tina	3	768	Jun 21, 2009 by angelov8
	The A.A. way of living is not an easy one. (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day The A.A. way of living is not an easy one. But it's an adventure in living that is really worthwhile. And it's so much better than our old drunken way of living that there's no comparison. Our lives without A.A. would be worth nothing. With A.A., we have a chance to live reasonably...	turninggrey	9	1325	Jun 20, 2009 by toni baloney
	Dad begins chemo tomorrow. (Preview) The cancer, this time, is in-operable. Chemo was his only choice. So, my dad decided to give it a shot. At 73 and in such bad health all ready, I just don't know if he'll survive the treatment. That's some ROUGH stuff to say the least. I'm so scared for him ~ I have asked my HP to remove my fear and replace it wi...	Doll	15	581	Jun 19, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Is my program working? (Preview) In February I decided that I wanted to apply to our national police force. This would require me to write an exam, fill out reams of paperwork, do the gruelling physical exam, interview, polygraph, medical exam, psych exam, background security check and final assessment. After that, 6 months at a po...	eastcoastscott	8	450	Jun 19, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Tradition 10 (Preview) Hello to all, I am looking for other folks opinion on a local matter that has caused some controversy. A friend of ours is a newspaper write. He wrote an article that some want to debate referring to the traditions . I am the local Intergroup Chairperson & am looking ofr feedback. Your thoughts are a...	LuckySailor	12	4563	Jun 19, 2009 by Rob84
	Where to go from here? (Preview) Over the past several months, I've gotten to know a few of you. I respect your opinions and different views. We all have different paths in life and different outcomes. I guess, as sad as it may seem, I'm still stuck on step 1. I know I'm not happy as a drunk, but I don't see it much better sober. I kno...	MDC	17	571	Jun 18, 2009 by toni baloney
	formula for happiness (Preview) http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&vid=43e75704-4f56-44a5-810e-e40224b17b58&playlist=videoByTag:tag:new%20year%2C%20new%20you:ns:Gallery:mk:us:vs:1&from=MSNHP&tab=m123030726899...	Sick of being sick	5	623	Jun 18, 2009 by StPeteDean
	self sabotage (Preview) Hi , if i didnt know that my best thinking got me into the rooms of AA here is my confirmation,i aplied to university to start a course in october in addiction counselling , and i went for my interview process friday and saturday just gone , and i will find out by this friday if i got in.So i have been having th...	natshen	4	865	Jun 18, 2009 by natshen
	Ugh. Burning resentment now. Need some support. (Preview) I had it out with my sponsor today. Now ex-sponsor. This has been building up for a while. I have been slowly realizing he can't take me any further, plus he only has 14 months more sobriety than I do and I need to move on. I do think, at heart, he is a good person, but he has a really nasty streak running th...	pinkchip	19	675	Jun 18, 2009 by pinkchip
	Dealing With Emotions (Preview) Seen a lot fo discussion on emotions here lately. So I thought I'd keep it going and put in my two cents. My dominant emotions and feelings in early recovery were: abandonment (lover and family), helplessness, anger (mostly at myself), fear (of loneliness, of drinking, AND of being sober), insecur...	jonijoni1	5	3832	Jun 17, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	reworking the steps???? (Preview) No sooner than we had a conversation here about pain/back prob's, my back goes out yesterday, the pain taking my normally 110/70 blood pressure up to a whopping 150/98!! So, the HP has me sitting here on my butt for the day, worrying about work (some crap has hit the fan lately.... I have a crappy attitu...	jonijoni1	1	1199	Jun 17, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	Dream Free Sleep (Preview) Since stopping drinking and getting into the programme, generally I've enjoyed refreshing, dream free sleep. While drinking I was either plagued with nightmares or just passed out. Recently though, I've been dreaming while asleep and remembering them. Most times they're quite pleasant but som...	bikerbill	7	694	Jun 17, 2009 by Sacrifice
	Depression and Fear, must be cousins....... (Preview) Hi All, I have been battling some bouts of depression, and when they are there, in comes FEAR. I have always tried to use that old truth saying anaolgy, that Faith and Fear CANNOT co-exist. Then the battle begins, every circumstance in this world, no matter how big or small is simply in God's Hand...	toni baloney	5	479	Jun 17, 2009 by Sacrifice
	Daily Reflections ~ Deep Down Within Us & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We found the Great Reality deep down within us. In the last analysis it is only there that He may be found . . . search diligently within yourself . . . With this attitude you cannot fail. The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 55It was out of the depths of lonelin...	Sobrietyspell	1	417	Jun 17, 2009 by Sacrifice
	Well I worked Step 3 big-time today (Preview) It would have been even more difficult if this had happened after I already had officially taken the Deferred Prosecution route with the courts for my DUI, (I can still change my mind before the hearing tomorrow), but still it was tough for me. I went to the treatment center and gave my counselor the fo...	FlyingSquirrel	5	485	Jun 16, 2009 by FlyingSquirrel
	Loneliness (Preview) I can ease my loneliness when I go to meetings and at work because I have been blessed with good people at work. At home is a different story. My wife has never shown interest in my program of recovery, she thinks I just drank to much. Since she gave up her boyfriend (my ex-best friend) there is no passio...	Halfwolf	6	516	Jun 16, 2009 by pinkchip
	AA Fellowship working for me today (Preview) Well, My Sunday wasn't great. Weather sucked. Plans got changed due to the weather. This is big for me. Ripples on my pond are not good. I'm more at ease when things go as planned.... alcoholic.. yes I am. Took a nap and woke up with a headache. Poor me. Went grocery shopping and paid for the fo...	Mike B.	3	475	Jun 15, 2009 by Jerry F
	Calling on all the new wonderful people here on MIP (Preview) Was thinking about the last two + weeks with all the new people here in their first days and weeks and attending their first and second meetings. Hope you are all doing well.....but have missed seeing some of you, not going to mention any names. What you were giving to this MIPMessage board was just so...	toni baloney	3	519	Jun 15, 2009 by kkotz401
	Thought I'd post (Preview) Morning I thought I'd drop in and say hi, things are going ok. My daughter had a rough week dealing with some things emotionally and well all I could was to be supportive of her and be there as a shoulder to let stuff go. Mind you it was hard but managed to get through it with her, she's a good child and I am not...	Tina	5	509	Jun 15, 2009 by kkotz401
	Confused .... and ...... Sad .... and ....... (Preview) Hi all. I'm struggling today with the 'next right thing.' I guess that's what it is, anyway. My dad had part of his left lung removed 2 weeks ago ~ cancer. They also removed 3 lymph nodes, 2 of them came back malignant. My mother has phoned me 4 times in 2 days to bitch and moan and cry. I've listened I've b...	Doll	12	717	Jun 15, 2009 by katinaz
	Family Gathering this weekend (Preview) perhaps like the curates egg - good in parts. On teh positive side I didn't drink, I didn't embarrass myself, I'm still talking to folks. on the negative side I didn't prepare properly, missed meetings, filed up with fear and took resentments. It goes like this, on the Thursday my wife (estranged for 3...	bikerbill	2	430	Jun 15, 2009 by bikerbill
	Musical Inspiration (Preview) Since this was sort of started by Joelo in another thread I wanted to ask...I've been kicking around this topic for a thread here so here goes. I noticed that I started listening to lyrics in music more at about 2 months sobriety when I started figuring out the first 3 steps some and I was able to think abo...	pinkchip	4	1497	Jun 15, 2009 by bikerbill
	Gack! Need advice re: Rigorous honesty and my mess-up tonight. (Preview) Hi all, first post here - been in AA since April, sober date is in question but I'm still calling it February 16, 2009. That was the day I got my DUI. It was my first DUI and I hope it will be my last. I checked into outpatient treatment in April, am about to graduate to weekly group. During my first few week...	FlyingSquirrel	25	2239	Jun 14, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ When The Going Gets Rough & 24hrs a Day (Preview) It is a design for living that works in rough going. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 15When I came to A.A., I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my answ...	Sobrietyspell	0	375	Jun 14, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Miracles In Progress (Preview) Hi Fellow Travellers, My name is John, I have been clean and sober since 12-21-1989. Thanks to both AA and NA, 3 great sponsors (through out the course of my almost 20 years of recovery) and a God, who was absolutely of my misunderstanding when I first arrived in the rooms, I have not found it nescessar...	John	13	1897	Jun 14, 2009 by angelov8
	Sleep - paralysis {MY new Fear!!} (Preview) HI all, i just found this site and dont really believe in coincidences anymore, i was meant to join this online group today!!! Ive been in and out of AA since '02 and never really did the suggested things. Ive been in treatment twice in the past 2 yrs and was in my last treatment centre just 6 weeks ago, It co...	Stuey	3	530	Jun 14, 2009 by cramcj01
	Daily Reflections ~ Living Our Amends & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Years of living with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife or child neurotic. The entire family is to some extent, ill.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 122It is important for me to realize that, as an alcoholic, I not only hurt myself, but also those around me. Making amends to my family, and to the famil...	Sobrietyspell	2	437	Jun 14, 2009 by jj
	I'm in a sweat today (Preview) my wife is seeing the doctor to find out why she's bleeding, my daughter has been offered a job as a assisstant tour manager on a european tour with a singer songwriter, which means throwing up a steady well paid job, work has completely dropped through the floor and I left my favourite mug at the meetin...	bikerbill	7	592	Jun 14, 2009 by jj
	pain management (Preview) I know we had a post about this a few days ago. it's easier when you're not the one hurting. I found a Doc. that believes in pain management, not pain killing. I don't want to impair my judgement, or get a "buzz, " at what point do we just say "I need relief?" After my back sugery,...	MDC	11	1264	Jun 13, 2009 by angelov8
	Tonight was my first AA meeting (Preview) Well, that's what I got to say. I was very nervous walking in with a bunch of strangers, but managed to get through it. Everyone was actually very supportive and caring. Giving me hugs and handshakes like they were going out of style. The best part was some of the stories shared. I shared a little, but I'm...	phantom	10	857	Jun 12, 2009 by phantom
	The importance of doing 90/90 (Preview) I was asked why this was important for a newcomer and I could only say why it was important for me. It was important for me to do this at the start because going to meetings replaced the instinctive behavior of going to buy alcohol, going to the bar, and getting drunk. It also empowered me with as much kno...	pinkchip	7	1444	Jun 12, 2009 by Halfwolf
	New to the board (Preview) Just wanted to say hello and how much I expect to get out of this program. I hope to have many wonderful conversations with you all. -God Bless-	phantom	3	479	Jun 12, 2009 by Halfwolf
	Letting Go (Preview) To let go does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, it's the realization I can't control another. To let go is not to enable, but allow learning from natural consequences. To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outco...	Phil	5	588	Jun 12, 2009 by Halfwolf
	being young and in AA (Preview) I am still having a problem accepting that I am so young and yet I've become an alcoholic possibly. I want help, but I will feel like a failure. what should I do.	phantom	18	594	Jun 12, 2009 by Simple
	Discoveries/my thoughts (Preview) Hello to all of you, I just wanted to share how I was feeling about my sobriety. Well I feel great, I have 17 months on June 15th and can honestly say have had no cravings, I have actually had it pretty awesome. I know for me this time versus all the other times that I tried to get sober and stay that way, omg i...	Sacrifice	6	849	Jun 12, 2009 by kkotz401
	My name is Kelly and I think that I am an alcoholic (Preview) Hello. As I type this I am crying-scared to take this step. But I think I am an alcoholic. I am 38 and I have 2 teenage boys and a fiance. I don't drink everyday but my problem is binge drinking. When I drink I can drink for 12-15 hours straight and it is still never enough. And I miss work. Alcohol is rui...	KellyB	10	524	Jun 12, 2009 by kkotz401
	gratitude week (UK) (Preview) So it's gratitude week over here and I was appalled at something a fellow said in a meeting - made a big issue that the gratitude week collection should be silent - i.e. no coins. (his words) and this from a guy with double figures in sobriety, so surely he should have some experience of the impact a carele...	bikerbill	2	4150	Jun 12, 2009 by Rob84
	OK, I'm still here (Preview) I'm still here, trying to figure out why. I've tried this "sober thing" and it was good for a while. Why did all these feelings have to come into play? Everything that someone says to me, everything that happens..I'm left thinking "is this some kind of test??" I want this al...	MDC	11	567	Jun 11, 2009 by Rob84
	Daily Reflections ~ Impatient? Try Levitating & 24hrs a Day (Preview) We reacted more strongly to frustrations than normal people. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 111 Impatience with other people is one of my principal failings. Following a slow car in a no-passing lane, or waiting in a restaurant for the check, drives me to distraction. Before I give God a chance to slow me down, I ex...	Sobrietyspell	1	700	Jun 11, 2009 by jj
	The journey continues (Preview) I have spent much time on here commenting on others' experiences, but have neglected to say much about my own journey in sobriety as of late. I am now on day 251. When I came to this board, I believe I had just over 60 days. This past week, I started chairing the first beginners' meeting I ever went to. I...	pinkchip	7	466	Jun 11, 2009 by pinkchip
	Hey! (Preview) Hey everyone! Just checking in to say hello. Still sober and feeling well. Hope you all are doing good also.	cramcj01	4	457	Jun 10, 2009 by phantom
	My Burning Bush, Part 2 (Preview) Three months after my first close encounter of the spiritual kind with my Higher Power, I felt comfortable and relaxed knowing that I finally had the Friend I had needed for so long. It took me just under four months to feel totally comfortable with the first three steps. My search for a Higher Power too...	Dave Harm	2	1112	Jun 10, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Explaining AA to Kids (Preview) I have a 10 year old and am new to the program. Does anyone know of any literature I could get to explain to him at his level what AA is and how it is helping mom?	Ari	8	1190	Jun 10, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Help - looking for where it's written (Preview) Hello to this AA Community. My name is Darcey and I am an alcoholic. I was told very early in sobriety, and pointed to a place in our literature, where it says that some issues can not be helped within the confines of the program, that we need to seek outside help. Which I have had to do. But now I have forgott...	mrlmonroe	9	533	Jun 10, 2009 by tomvlll
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