Alcoholics Anonymous

newcomer · newcomer

I have just had a great chat with my sponsor about a few things that were worrying me, had an incident with a member who was quite forceful I thought about AA, portraying it as a cult rather than the fellowship that it is and one which I have truly come to appreciate. Instead of letting the incident frighte...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 89 Sponsorship held two surprises for me. First, that my sponsees cared about me. What I had thought was gratitude was more like love. They wanted...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Yup, tis' true, have not been thrown out of the house or been taken to court for divorce, and thank GOD for AA. By the way, we discovered that #5 is the "Wood" Anniversary......?????? Bwahhhh-haaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Saturday 26th of September 2009 07:18:...

TysonMike · TysonMike

I got through work, did not drink, home now. I miss happy hour, coming to work on Friday hungover, all the 'fun' of drinking. No alcohol in the house, so I will hit 21 days tomorrow. I know the damage I did to my body and how alcohol ruins lives and kills, plus I'm a heavy smoker, but I have no social life anymo...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Would love some feedback on this one. Went to my HGroup last night, which is a BB study, and we read "The Family Afterward". Check out pg.133, where it talks about the fact that we are NOT doctors, should by all means take advantage of sound medical and mental health help if neccesary, etc. We...

Mike B. · Mike B.

Many of you have seen me post in the past about my relationship issues with my wife. Briefly- During the last 12 mos my wife had an affair with a friend of mine and the husband of her friend. She said it was just an emotional affair, who knows, she's lied each time after being caught several times. I gave h...

magicangelz · magicangelz

hello..my name is Lori, and i'm an alcoholic..new to the board, and i like it..is a wonderful place..not new to sobriety..was sober for 18 months back in the mid 80's..i guess i don't just 'slip'..i fall down and go boom...but, by the grace of my higher power and some absolutely fabulous people...i'...

Sacrifice · Sacrifice

Hello everyone, I have not posted in a while but have been reading frequently and I guess just being silent and taking in all the great advice and also felling others pain. Tonight I am so agree with my boyfriend for coming home toasted ;yet again. It seems more frequent lately(not sure why) but I wil...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

So, I work in a pharmacy and yesterday a lady....probably in her 70's (not that that matters, but makes it even more ridiculous), came up to buy sudafed. It's a federal law that anyone buying it, must present a driver's license and sign paperwork. We also have to enter all of the information into the c...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

hi all... kinda being haunted by some financial amends that are bothering me right now (having pulled my credit report, HOPING that some of the little financial amends have been wiped out, but a lot have not yet). I am talking about old stuff like ambulance rides when I had no insurance, physician's se...

smartkat · smartkat

I don't mean the official ones we all know from AA. I mean like: "Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror." "You can't control the wind but you can set your sails." "Its not denial. Im just very selective about the reality I accept." (by Calvin, of Calvin &...

Shadow Dancer · Shadow Dancer

Since finding this place some days ago, and arriving here so afraid, I am so much better. That is not to say that I don't have this feeling that five minutes from now I could fall down and get back up with a hangover, but I don't feel so much like I am in a deep black hole. Just knowing there is someone else lis...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I just wanted to share how my first meeting went tonight. It was extremely uncomfortable at first because I saw no women, only men. But the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed around Me. Two more women joined the meeting and I felt better, but even so...toward the end, it didnt make a huge difference be...

turninggrey · turninggrey

Hey Tipsy, don't run from the spiritual aspect of this program! Surrender to it! Look into my eyes Don't fight the program and you can find peace. Heres todays 24 hr a day. It was written for you. (and me) A.A. Thought for the Day Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

This is a serious question so don't be mean In spite of the idiotic name I decided to take a serious look at this book since I had a great deal of success with The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. I'm only about a the 3rd of the way through it and, much like the stop smoking book, I find myself feeling very intrigued an...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, Back safe and sound from Normandy, took some unofficial podcasts with me which saved the day, had a great time, and will get to my home meeting tomorrow,

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I called for my first AA meeting. I had to call the main office here in my town. I asked if another woman would be assisting Me to the meeting and he seemed confused. He told Me I just show up at the meeting closest to my home. I told him thank you, but I let him know how I was under the impression someone would ca...

soccermomusa34 · soccermomusa34

I just wanted to say hello to everyone here...this is brand new to Me and I am looking forward to learning new things and living Sober......

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

My girlfriend's PMS is driving me to drink. I'm not kidding around, it's that bad. For 25-26 days a month she's the most lovely, caring and kind person I've ever met. She's so nice she could make Mother Theresa look like a bitch...but all of a sudden she changes and becomes this irrational, argumentati...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

That is all. Thanks for listening. -- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Monday 21st of September 2009 07:57:31 PM

pinkchip · pinkchip

Oldtimer. Ya'll know better than to let the tag fool you though :)

Just Toni · Just Toni

As some know I am just a little computer challenged, but this page looks so different today, it stretches across the screen, and cannot see all of the Posts and where the Response list is at the same time, tried changing the zoom to smaller, that did not work, any advice on how to make the page appear like i...

kj · kj

Hi, My name is Kelly and I am an alcoholic---still. Needed to reprove that to myself I guess and now it is time to tell all of you again.

Shadow Dancer · Shadow Dancer

This morning I woke up at the home of a friend, my head pounding and feeling so dizzy. When he heard me rustling he yelled good morning from the other room. Later he told me how I threw a slice of watermelon off his balcony onto a parked car the night before. I didn't remember doing it. As I thought about th...

Ms London · Ms London

Hi there. Well, after four months of sobriety I started drinking again in moderation. I was very successful at that for a little while then guess I got too smug and went off the deep end Friday night. A good reminder to get back with the programme (literally), but man, I feel like a loser. And, a broken rec...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Aloha Family; I went to the morning "Attitude Adjustment" AA meeting this moring and was anxious to get there more than yesterday. It wasn't about me (boohoo) and I couldn't remember what was attracting me to the room so directly. Got there, (3 mins late), got my cuppa Joe and a couple coo...

newcomer · newcomer

Guys feeling stressed and apprehensive at the thought of my few days away. I will need your support. Had a blow up with my son this morning, have apologised, all ok, bloody clothes rail fell down and wrecked my clothes, really pissed off about that, but am laughing now at my over reaction on it. Feeling a...

Port · Port

Its starting to cause problems and its just time to give it up and move on.

Just Toni · Just Toni

Hope you have a wonderful, God Filled day. This is such a big one, the first. Many Hugs, Toni -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 11th of September 2009 02:14:51 PM

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Well, I too have an anniversary coming up, not until November, BUT all these anniversaries around here have me looking at my own state in recovery. My situation is not by any means unique, but I am however one of the many "re-treads" around here. I am not new to this. My 2 year anniversary is c...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Hey everyone. I hope you all are doing very well. I'm still here, and have a lot I need to write about. I just need to find the words.....

pinkchip · pinkchip

This week I found myself being snippy, self-righteous, and literally going around saying "I know I'm right" in multiple situations. This response was triggered by some serious uncomfortable changes in my work environment and an argument I had with my boyfriend. After living in this...

bikerbill · bikerbill

Yesterday I went up to North Yorkshire to see my Mum and take her out for a dinner. On the way up I realised I'd forgotten to take the plain loaf for my Mum (any scots out there will know what that is!). I decided to ring a friend from the fellowship, to see how she was doing and to offer her the loaf. Her neighbo...

Jason J · Jason J

I'm on my motorcycle trip with drinking friends and staying in a motel with wifi so thought I would check in and update. We're two days in and have seen 500 miles of incredible scenery. It's been almost all small mountain roads, rivers and lakes. Left Oregon this morning and made it to Redding, Calif...

Tina · Tina

Just thought I'd drop in to say hi, and all is well. Got some news today at supper time in regards to my oldest sister who just turned 46 years of age today, was found died in her apartment, this morning. She suffer from some level of split personalities throughout her life and well needless to say, it go...

Faith16 · Faith16

This is my first time doing anything like this and its a relief to realize that there are others that have feelings like I do. I hope this can be the beginning of a change for the better in my life because I know I have a problem with alcohol. I've never written or said that before. I have tried to quit many...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

My Homegroup@Mildmay House is running a Retreat so if you're wondering what I'll be upto.. CONSCIOUS CONTACT RETREAT Friday 18th ~ Sunday 20th September 2009 When We Listen, God Speaks When We Obey, God Acts Welcome to St Josephs Retreat Centre. A Great Place to Increase Your Conscious Contact with...

Jason J · Jason J

I'm on my motorcycle trip with drinking friends and staying in a motel with wifi so thought I would check in and update. We're two days in and have seen 500 miles of incredible scenery. It's been almost all small mountain roads, rivers and lakes. Left Oregon this morning and made it to Redding, Calif...

Reffner · Reffner

My 4 year old son goes to the hospital today for minor surgery on his mouth. I feel so bad for him, and wish I could go through it instead of him. I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my little man. I'll update later on this afternoon. Thanks to all my friends here on MIP. Brian

BGG · BGG

I relapsed just prior to 18 years sobriety. I've been sober now for just over a year. At times -- like today -- I still feel intense pain, regret and remorse, and, of course, like no one understands. My sponsor tells me to just keep going to meetings, but often I feel even worse after going to meetings a...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

I injured myself at work today. It's muscle/tendon pull in the back of my leg where they join to my pelvis. The result is that I can walk, drive, sit in a chair. It's uncertain right now how long the healing process will be. The doctor said will see how much healing happens in the next few days. I kinda...

newcomer · newcomer

Had a tough weekend, felt old familiar cravings and felt myself get mentally sick again so I could go drinking. Did not though and am off to meeting today, worked around everything else to get to go to one. Contacted hr guy and union and thats about all I can do today for clarification though am depressed...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

is this 19th or 20th???? You are a long-timer, my friend!!! Have a wonderful dayyyy!!!! Huggs Joni

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

This is it. A very spiritual week ends - with sobriety. Thanks for reading and letting me share a week that started in hell and ended on a path of hope. ********************************************** Made it - sobriety! The date was 9/4/94 a little after 10 AM I had my last sip of alcohol. I woke up and w...

joelo · joelo

Denial is definitely NOT a river in Egypt, folks. My wife and I are in the middle of a criminal case against her sperm donor (i.e. father) for molesting my wife, her sister, their cousin and three years ago (although we just found out last year) my daughter. The SD (Sperm Donor) is out on bail and is living...

Reffner · Reffner

Over the past week or so I've been reminded that although I've made many changes in my life, there's still allot of "Brian" left inside. I've come to realize that there are things in my life that are out of my control (wiat a sec, I already knew that). I can't figure out why I always try to take...

Reffner · Reffner

I just wanted to give a shout out to all my friends here on MIP. I've been a busy lately, and haven't had alot of time to post, but I'm hanging in there and LOVING my new found sober way of life. I've started step 4 with my sponsor~seems a little scary. Thanks to all here who have helped me stay sober by lett...

Thanks · Thanks

Hi

carlasober · carlasober

I just wanted to thank everyone here for showing me what A.A is about. The fellowship here is awesome. Since I have been coming to this online meeting, the love, patience and tolerance has been shown and that is what the Big Book talks about. "Normally we would not mix." Imagine that. This h...

MDC · MDC

OK I see it's Tuesday and Saturday at 9 pm eastern.. click on it and it says 8 pm eastern... I'd love to see people here, but I don't know what time. Am I wrong, or too f'up to figure this out?? WHAT TIME?? I've met a couple of people here, and I wish some "old timers" would show up...

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	Truly grateful for my sponsor (Preview) I have just had a great chat with my sponsor about a few things that were worrying me, had an incident with a member who was quite forceful I thought about AA, portraying it as a cult rather than the fellowship that it is and one which I have truly come to appreciate. Instead of letting the incident frighte...	newcomer	6	1055	Sep 28, 2009 by newcomer
	Daily Reflections ~ Love Without Strings & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous Page 89 Sponsorship held two surprises for me. First, that my sponsees cared about me. What I had thought was gratitude was more like love. They wanted...	Sobrietyspell	0	424	Sep 27, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Thanks to AA, been married 5 YEARS!!! (Preview) Yup, tis' true, have not been thrown out of the house or been taken to court for divorce, and thank GOD for AA. By the way, we discovered that #5 is the "Wood" Anniversary......?????? Bwahhhh-haaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Saturday 26th of September 2009 07:18:...	jonijoni1	8	996	Sep 27, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I'm tired (Preview) I got through work, did not drink, home now. I miss happy hour, coming to work on Friday hungover, all the 'fun' of drinking. No alcohol in the house, so I will hit 21 days tomorrow. I know the damage I did to my body and how alcohol ruins lives and kills, plus I'm a heavy smoker, but I have no social life anymo...	TysonMike	30	1359	Sep 27, 2009 by StPeteDean
	"Singleness of Purpose" (Preview) Would love some feedback on this one. Went to my HGroup last night, which is a BB study, and we read "The Family Afterward". Check out pg.133, where it talks about the fact that we are NOT doctors, should by all means take advantage of sound medical and mental health help if neccesary, etc. We...	jonijoni1	14	682	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Where I'm at (Preview) Many of you have seen me post in the past about my relationship issues with my wife. Briefly- During the last 12 mos my wife had an affair with a friend of mine and the husband of her friend. She said it was just an emotional affair, who knows, she's lied each time after being caught several times. I gave h...	Mike B.	5	719	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Hello Sober Peoples.. (Preview) hello..my name is Lori, and i'm an alcoholic..new to the board, and i like it..is a wonderful place..not new to sobriety..was sober for 18 months back in the mid 80's..i guess i don't just 'slip'..i fall down and go boom...but, by the grace of my higher power and some absolutely fabulous people...i'...	magicangelz	10	579	Sep 27, 2009 by Aquaman
	Life (Preview) Hello everyone, I have not posted in a while but have been reading frequently and I guess just being silent and taking in all the great advice and also felling others pain. Tonight I am so agree with my boyfriend for coming home toasted ;yet again. It seems more frequent lately(not sure why) but I wil...	Sacrifice	4	588	Sep 26, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	Hey (Preview) So, I work in a pharmacy and yesterday a lady....probably in her 70's (not that that matters, but makes it even more ridiculous), came up to buy sudafed. It's a federal law that anyone buying it, must present a driver's license and sign paperwork. We also have to enter all of the information into the c...	cramcj01	8	585	Sep 26, 2009 by eastcoastscott
	AMENDS THAT WERE IGNORED (Preview) hi all... kinda being haunted by some financial amends that are bothering me right now (having pulled my credit report, HOPING that some of the little financial amends have been wiped out, but a lot have not yet). I am talking about old stuff like ambulance rides when I had no insurance, physician's se...	jonijoni1	9	1384	Sep 26, 2009 by jonijoni1
	What are your favorite PERSONAL slogans? (Preview) I don't mean the official ones we all know from AA. I mean like: "Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror." "You can't control the wind but you can set your sails." "Its not denial. Im just very selective about the reality I accept." (by Calvin, of Calvin &...	smartkat	15	806	Sep 26, 2009 by Aquaman
	Someone is listening (Preview) Since finding this place some days ago, and arriving here so afraid, I am so much better. That is not to say that I don't have this feeling that five minutes from now I could fall down and get back up with a hangover, but I don't feel so much like I am in a deep black hole. Just knowing there is someone else lis...	Shadow Dancer	15	549	Sep 26, 2009 by Just Toni
	Just finished my first AA meeting tonight! (Preview) I just wanted to share how my first meeting went tonight. It was extremely uncomfortable at first because I saw no women, only men. But the atmosphere was very calm and relaxed around Me. Two more women joined the meeting and I felt better, but even so...toward the end, it didnt make a huge difference be...	soccermomusa34	8	1730	Sep 26, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Tipsy, I am going to haunt you to find your spirituality. (Preview) Hey Tipsy, don't run from the spiritual aspect of this program! Surrender to it! Look into my eyes Don't fight the program and you can find peace. Heres todays 24 hr a day. It was written for you. (and me) A.A. Thought for the Day Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of...	turninggrey	6	502	Sep 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	The Easy Way To Stop Drinking (Preview) This is a serious question so don't be mean In spite of the idiotic name I decided to take a serious look at this book since I had a great deal of success with The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. I'm only about a the 3rd of the way through it and, much like the stop smoking book, I find myself feeling very intrigued an...	Tipsy McStagger	13	603	Sep 25, 2009 by pinkchip
	Back safe and sound (Preview) Dear all, Back safe and sound from Normandy, took some unofficial podcasts with me which saved the day, had a great time, and will get to my home meeting tomorrow,	newcomer	4	484	Sep 24, 2009 by pinkchip
	Going to my first AA meeting Tonight... (Preview) I called for my first AA meeting. I had to call the main office here in my town. I asked if another woman would be assisting Me to the meeting and he seemed confused. He told Me I just show up at the meeting closest to my home. I told him thank you, but I let him know how I was under the impression someone would ca...	soccermomusa34	8	712	Sep 24, 2009 by pinkchip
	New to AA~~ (Preview) I just wanted to say hello to everyone here...this is brand new to Me and I am looking forward to learning new things and living Sober......	soccermomusa34	11	577	Sep 24, 2009 by pinkchip
	PMS (Preview) My girlfriend's PMS is driving me to drink. I'm not kidding around, it's that bad. For 25-26 days a month she's the most lovely, caring and kind person I've ever met. She's so nice she could make Mother Theresa look like a bitch...but all of a sudden she changes and becomes this irrational, argumentati...	Tipsy McStagger	26	1052	Sep 24, 2009 by StPeteDean
	AAAAAAAAA aaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!! (Preview) That is all. Thanks for listening. -- Edited by Sobrietyspell on Monday 21st of September 2009 07:57:31 PM	FlyingSquirrel	7	758	Sep 24, 2009 by StPeteDean
	With sincere humility and gratitude to MIP (Preview) Oldtimer. Ya'll know better than to let the tag fool you though :)	pinkchip	10	614	Sep 23, 2009 by newcomer
	Question about Page size (Preview) As some know I am just a little computer challenged, but this page looks so different today, it stretches across the screen, and cannot see all of the Posts and where the Response list is at the same time, tried changing the zoom to smaller, that did not work, any advice on how to make the page appear like i...	Just Toni	3	470	Sep 22, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Hello (Preview) Hi, My name is Kelly and I am an alcoholic---still. Needed to reprove that to myself I guess and now it is time to tell all of you again.	kj	7	559	Sep 22, 2009 by Just Toni
	I am afraid (Preview) This morning I woke up at the home of a friend, my head pounding and feeling so dizzy. When he heard me rustling he yelled good morning from the other room. Later he told me how I threw a slice of watermelon off his balcony onto a parked car the night before. I didn't remember doing it. As I thought about th...	Shadow Dancer	31	1628	Sep 21, 2009 by Just Toni
	Coming back down to Earth (Preview) Hi there. Well, after four months of sobriety I started drinking again in moderation. I was very successful at that for a little while then guess I got too smug and went off the deep end Friday night. A good reminder to get back with the programme (literally), but man, I feel like a loser. And, a broken rec...	Ms London	6	585	Sep 21, 2009 by Just Toni
	Wow oh Wow!! (Preview) Aloha Family; I went to the morning "Attitude Adjustment" AA meeting this moring and was anxious to get there more than yesterday. It wasn't about me (boohoo) and I couldn't remember what was attracting me to the room so directly. Got there, (3 mins late), got my cuppa Joe and a couple coo...	Jerry F	4	545	Sep 21, 2009 by Jerry F
	Feeling stressed and apprehensive (Preview) Guys feeling stressed and apprehensive at the thought of my few days away. I will need your support. Had a blow up with my son this morning, have apologised, all ok, bloody clothes rail fell down and wrecked my clothes, really pissed off about that, but am laughing now at my over reaction on it. Feeling a...	newcomer	2	540	Sep 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I drink too much and I want to stop. (Preview) Its starting to cause problems and its just time to give it up and move on.	Port	10	613	Sep 20, 2009 by Thanks
	HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CRYSTAL!!!!!!! (Preview) Hope you have a wonderful, God Filled day. This is such a big one, the first. Many Hugs, Toni -- Edited by Just Toni on Friday 11th of September 2009 02:14:51 PM	Just Toni	8	643	Sep 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	My Turn... hahaha (Preview) Well, I too have an anniversary coming up, not until November, BUT all these anniversaries around here have me looking at my own state in recovery. My situation is not by any means unique, but I am however one of the many "re-treads" around here. I am not new to this. My 2 year anniversary is c...	jonijoni1	4	534	Sep 20, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Hello (Preview) Hey everyone. I hope you all are doing very well. I'm still here, and have a lot I need to write about. I just need to find the words.....	cramcj01	4	541	Sep 18, 2009 by Jerry F
	Change continues and the learning never stops (Preview) This week I found myself being snippy, self-righteous, and literally going around saying "I know I'm right" in multiple situations. This response was triggered by some serious uncomfortable changes in my work environment and an argument I had with my boyfriend. After living in this...	pinkchip	3	482	Sep 18, 2009 by Just Toni
	A day of contrasts (Preview) Yesterday I went up to North Yorkshire to see my Mum and take her out for a dinner. On the way up I realised I'd forgotten to take the plain loaf for my Mum (any scots out there will know what that is!). I decided to ring a friend from the fellowship, to see how she was doing and to offer her the loaf. Her neighbo...	bikerbill	2	540	Sep 18, 2009 by newcomer
	Update on big week (Preview) I'm on my motorcycle trip with drinking friends and staying in a motel with wifi so thought I would check in and update. We're two days in and have seen 500 miles of incredible scenery. It's been almost all small mountain roads, rivers and lakes. Left Oregon this morning and made it to Redding, Calif...	Jason J	2	431	Sep 17, 2009 by bikerbill
	Just droppin in (Preview) Just thought I'd drop in to say hi, and all is well. Got some news today at supper time in regards to my oldest sister who just turned 46 years of age today, was found died in her apartment, this morning. She suffer from some level of split personalities throughout her life and well needless to say, it go...	Tina	11	563	Sep 17, 2009 by kkotz401
	Im new here (Preview) This is my first time doing anything like this and its a relief to realize that there are others that have feelings like I do. I hope this can be the beginning of a change for the better in my life because I know I have a problem with alcohol. I've never written or said that before. I have tried to quit many...	Faith16	10	632	Sep 17, 2009 by kkotz401
	Away This Weekend (Preview) My Homegroup@Mildmay House is running a Retreat so if you're wondering what I'll be upto.. CONSCIOUS CONTACT RETREAT Friday 18th ~ Sunday 20th September 2009 When We Listen, God Speaks When We Obey, God Acts Welcome to St Josephs Retreat Centre. A Great Place to Increase Your Conscious Contact with...	Sobrietyspell	1	512	Sep 17, 2009 by Mike B.
	update on big week (Preview) I'm on my motorcycle trip with drinking friends and staying in a motel with wifi so thought I would check in and update. We're two days in and have seen 500 miles of incredible scenery. It's been almost all small mountain roads, rivers and lakes. Left Oregon this morning and made it to Redding, Calif...	Jason J	1	409	Sep 17, 2009 by newcomer
	Prayer for my son (Preview) My 4 year old son goes to the hospital today for minor surgery on his mouth. I feel so bad for him, and wish I could go through it instead of him. I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my little man. I'll update later on this afternoon. Thanks to all my friends here on MIP. Brian	Reffner	6	701	Sep 16, 2009 by turninggrey
	Relapse and Demoralization (Preview) I relapsed just prior to 18 years sobriety. I've been sober now for just over a year. At times -- like today -- I still feel intense pain, regret and remorse, and, of course, like no one understands. My sponsor tells me to just keep going to meetings, but often I feel even worse after going to meetings a...	BGG	17	678	Sep 15, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	I could use some of your prayers (Preview) I injured myself at work today. It's muscle/tendon pull in the back of my leg where they join to my pelvis. The result is that I can walk, drive, sit in a chair. It's uncertain right now how long the healing process will be. The doctor said will see how much healing happens in the next few days. I kinda...	StPeteDean	19	1109	Sep 15, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Tough weekend (Preview) Had a tough weekend, felt old familiar cravings and felt myself get mentally sick again so I could go drinking. Did not though and am off to meeting today, worked around everything else to get to go to one. Contacted hr guy and union and thats about all I can do today for clarification though am depressed...	newcomer	3	527	Sep 15, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	HAPPY FREAKING ANNIVERSARY, TONI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) is this 19th or 20th???? *You are a long-timer, my friend!!! Have a wonderful dayyyy!!!!* Huggs Joni	jonijoni1	15	655	Sep 15, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Day 7 - Sobriety! My sobriety birthday!!! (Preview) This is it. A very spiritual week ends - with sobriety. Thanks for reading and letting me share a week that started in hell and ended on a path of hope. ********************************************** Made it - sobriety! The date was 9/4/94 a little after 10 AM I had my last sip of alcohol. I woke up and w...	Dave Harm	12	7650	Sep 15, 2009 by bikerbill
	My wife's "so-called mother" (Preview) Denial is definitely NOT a river in Egypt, folks. My wife and I are in the middle of a criminal case against her sperm donor (i.e. father) for molesting my wife, her sister, their cousin and three years ago (although we just found out last year) my daughter. The SD (Sperm Donor) is out on bail and is living...	joelo	15	1319	Sep 14, 2009 by joelo
	Feeling stuck (Preview) Over the past week or so I've been reminded that although I've made many changes in my life, there's still allot of "Brian" left inside. I've come to realize that there are things in my life that are out of my control (wiat a sec, I already knew that). I can't figure out why I always try to take...	Reffner	7	498	Sep 14, 2009 by newcomer
	Still around, still sober... (Preview) I just wanted to give a shout out to all my friends here on MIP. I've been a busy lately, and haven't had alot of time to post, but I'm hanging in there and LOVING my new found sober way of life. I've started step 4 with my sponsor~seems a little scary. Thanks to all here who have helped me stay sober by lett...	Reffner	4	554	Sep 13, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Just Here (Preview) Hi	Thanks	11	631	Sep 13, 2009 by StPeteDean
	Thanks (Preview) I just wanted to thank everyone here for showing me what A.A is about. The fellowship here is awesome. Since I have been coming to this online meeting, the love, patience and tolerance has been shown and that is what the Big Book talks about. "Normally we would not mix." Imagine that. This h...	carlasober	6	583	Sep 13, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	online meetings (Preview) OK I see it's Tuesday and Saturday at 9 pm eastern.. click on it and it says 8 pm eastern... I'd love to see people here, but I don't know what time. Am I wrong, or too f'up to figure this out?? WHAT TIME?? I've met a couple of people here, and I wish some "old timers" would show up...	MDC	3	608	Sep 12, 2009 by StPeteDean
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