Alcoholics Anonymous

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

With reading Sobrietyspell's decision to go do her Step 4, it ignited something inside of me. I was pretty despondent in my last post. I was procrastinating on Step 4, but have now started ! I get it, I mean I really get it. And if I didn't get it I wouldn't understand that it is unrealistic of me to ask my fr...

lani · lani

Thursday, September 4, 2008 You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours) A.A. Thought for the Day "We must be careful never to show intolerance or hatred of drinking as an institution. Experience shows that such an attitude is not helpful to anyone. We are not...

lani · lani

Hi All! Well Ive been "away" for a couple days, meaning not online.... I have been so busy living life and enjoying it! But, guilt totally crept in today. I have not email my good buddies on here our offered any support to the new folks around here. A big welcome if you are new. I know, for me, no...

LINDA · LINDA

Hi all thankyou for coming back to me and for all the nice things that you wrote. It always feels like your coming home when your with other A A and thay always say the right thing well thankyou all again for being there for me.

Quetzal · Quetzal

I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it was okay for me to think about and identify what I wanted, remarkable things began to take place in my life. -- Anony...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

Just like Daniella, I have procrastinated on Step 4 long enough and have to do it. I have made the decision to do it this week. But this is not the reason of the post. I am finding it continually more difficult to continue in this state of loneliness. A monster that cunningly and slowly made his presence kn...

BGG · BGG

Thank you all for your encouragement and support. Those who have read my posts here over the past nine months have shared in my ups and downs, my pains and regrets, as well as my gratitude. Indeed, when I first posted, I was nearly ready to "throw in the towel," overcome by the shame and regr...

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

I have'n't had drink since July 1, some 8 weeks ago. But, I've been smoking marijuana regularly for the last 6 weeks. My sponsor will not work the steps with me until i have a minimum of 2 weeks clean AND sober. So last week I met with him once again and once again told him i'd been smoking. Out of nowhere he st...

Doll · Doll

September 3, 2008 Daily Reflections BUILDING A NEW LIFE, p.255 We feel a man is unthinking when he says sobriety is enough. Alcoholics Anonymous, p.82 When I reflect on Step Nine, I see that physical sobriety must be enough for me. I need to remember the hopelessness I felt before I found sobriety, and...

hasima · hasima

Just wanted to say thanks for the support!! 21 nights sober now and feeling great. I had decided I needed to get healthy and quit drinking about a month ago, (before my sister's diagnosis) I am doing well, I cant say I haven't wanted a drink really, really bad, but I work thru it. I think about my family, ho...

Doll · Doll

"The greatest achievement of humanity is not its works of art, science, or technology, but the regonition of its own dysfunction, its own madness." ~ Eckhart Tolle

PJ Tucker · PJ Tucker

Irritated with myself, to say the least! We headed down to Georgia for my mother's birthday party (82). Beautiful drive, great visit with the entire family, wonderful drive back. Hubby says to me "would you be mad if I picked up some beer?" "no, of course not, and I sure won't drink a...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We don't have to do it any better than we can - ever. Do our best for the moment, and then let it go. If we have to redo it, we can do our best in another moment, later. We can never do more or better than we are able to do at the moment. We punish ourselves and make ourselves feel crazy by expecting more than o...

Quetzal · Quetzal

It's one thing to let go of my husband and let him suffer the consequences. But how do I let go of my children? Isn't it different with children? Don't we have responsibilities as parents? -- Al Anon member We do have different responsibilities to our children than to other adults. We are financially...

ConfusedInNJ · ConfusedInNJ

First let me say this. I am neither an alcoholic or drug user. I was in a relationship with someone that has fought these addictions most of his life. Usually he lost the fight though. We are both in our 30's. Our relationship ended about 6 months ago because of reasons not directly related to his add...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Dear Sobervibers, a little note to let you know I'm going offline for however long it takes me to complete a fearless & thorough Step4. Would anyone like to take over posting the 24 & Daily Reflections? You can copy & paste them if you use google to find them. I have to disappear as being a ter...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The willingness to grow is the essence of all spiritual development. As Bill Sees It, p.171 A line from a song goes, ". . . and I look to find a reason to believe . . ." It reminds me that at one time I was not able to find a reason to believe that my life was all right. Even though my life had been saved...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ "Be careful not to brand new prospects as alcoholics. Let them draw their own conclusion. But talk to them about the hopelessness of alcoholism. Tell them exactly what happened to you and how you recovered. Stress the spiritual feature freely. If they are agnostics or...

surfergirl · surfergirl

What I wanted to write was $&^#%$.....anyhow, first day. I had a few last night. I get around a month and boom. I felt fine...again, drank like a normal person. EVen though I had a few beers, my anxiety kicked in today. My psychiatrist told me I most likely have alcohol induced anxiety. So this is the...

Doll · Doll

I love my sponsor. She's my friend. She's loved me when I couldn't love myself. She's given me wonderful suggestions. But something has happened as of late.... She was sober for 8 yrs, went back out for 8 yrs and has been back the last 4. She and I have much in common, i.e. single mothers, hard workers,...

hasima · hasima

Hey y'all, new here, 18 nights sober, since I was a night drinker. I'm hanging in there. Didn't drink growing up. Drank rarely at parties, always the designated driver and was happy to do so. I guess I started drinking more about 1998. Had been taking care of special needs twin since they were 6yrs old th...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Sometimes we get what we want right away. At other times, we wonder if our desires will ever be fulfilled. We will be fulfilled in the best way possible and as quickly as possible. But some things take time. Sometimes, we have lessons to learn first, lessons that prepare us so we can accept the good we d...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I fell away from AA for a few years, though I remained sober my life was slowly getting back to the insanity of active addiction. I saw the red flags and am so grateful that I began going back to meetings instead of a bottle. Things are slowly returning to a "comfort zone," that brings peace an...

BGG · BGG

Hello A.A. Family: I just wanted to check in, and share some E, S & H. It was on this day (Friday before Labor Day) two years ago, that I finally surrendered again. Here's what happened to me: I got sober through A.A. on July 10, 1986 at the age of 24. I was completely bankrupt at that time in all areas...

hills alive · hills alive

to all of those living on planet EARTH, be alert, the world needs LERTS.

LINDA · LINDA

Hi my name is Linda and i am a Alcoholic i am one of the very lucky ones as i have been sober for 8 years and i also think we are so lucky to have the 12 step recovery programe as i dont think i would of stayed sober without it .

eastcoastscott · eastcoastscott

Hey all, bout time I got back here,lol! Funny how time flies, it definitely has been interesting over the last several months. I'd say that since rehab in January, 2/3 of my time has been sober so far, a few relapses during the stint. I have some good ideas about what has been happening with my brain and a...

Doll · Doll

Waaaay too friggin' much going on in my life right now.....Trying to figure out how I'm gonna go back to school, keep working, keep up my meetings, find time for my sponsor, BB study, take care of the house stuff, yada, yada, yada....... My son finally called, wanting money. I had to remind myself that ...

KLT · KLT

Hi, I have a lovely sponsor who I get on really well with but she has a control problem which she openly admits she has to work on daily. Up untill a few weeks ago, I wasnt going to many meetings and as is good advise she kept telling me I needed more. Then, as I shared on here, something happened and I started a...

Phil · Phil

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Alcoholics Anonymous will never have a professional class. We have gained some understanding of the ancient words Freely ye have received, freely give. We have discovered that at the point of professionalism, money and spirituality do not mix. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 166 I believe...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ "Call on new prospects while they are still jittery. They may be more receptive when depressed. See them alone if possible. Tell them enough about your drinking habits and experiences to encourage them to speak of themselves. If they wish to talk, let them do so. If they...

Quetzal · Quetzal

I've been recovering many years. I've used denial many times. It has been a defense, a survival device, a coping behavior, and, at times, almost my undoing. It has been both a friend and an enemy. When I was a child, I used denial to protect my family and myself. I protected myself from seeing things to...

FindingFreedom · FindingFreedom

Hi all just wondering, we have a situation at our meeting. one of our members has been bringing her 3 year daughter to the meeting. the first time this happened she said it would be a one time thing, well that was 4 months ago. It really hasn't been a problem because the child has always been very quiet a...

surfergirl · surfergirl

Hi all. Just wanted to share a success. I went to the horse races tonight. I take my kids 1-2 times a a year. I live nearby the track. Anyhow, this was the first time I didn't have a drink. I went with others who do not drink. They offered to buy me a beer...but I was fine. I ate ice cream instead. HMMM. No wonder...

Rosie · Rosie

Hi All, I am so blessed. I was able to meet with the group of ladies who do the substance abuse program and we are meeting again tonight. We also, with the help of my mentor, have figured out a way to all be able to go to the city for AA meetings. I read what I wrote about the first step and all of my feelings about...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Learn to keep your energy inside. -- From Women, Sex, and Addiction, Charlotte Davis Kasl, Ph.D. For many reasons, we may have mastered the art of giving away our energy. We may have learned it when we were young because the feelings we had were too overwhelming to feel, and we did not know how to proce...

Rosie · Rosie

Hi All, I got to day 15 and had been feeling like a new person until I got up yesterday morning and just felt like crap. I was feeling just totally out of place. I had been doing all the right things thinking and feeling wise. But I had not gone to AA meetings or reached out to anyone in person to stop the feelin...

surfergirl · surfergirl

I am totally burnt out on my kids and hubby. I don't want to drink...I want to go to meetings. I can't make it because of family. Thankfully, I am fine at the moment. However, I just totally wigged out today. I am back at work...I feel like the world is always on MY shoulders-mortgage, work-kids. I want ot g...

PJ Tucker · PJ Tucker

One day at a time! For any of you still struggling thru a detox phase, do keep it up, however you do it! The wonderful real sleep is so worth it! I try not to look in the rear view mirror (thinking of and hating much of my past), but remembering those anxiety filled nights, sweating, shaking....) This is...

Doll · Doll

A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is > fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. > His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessa...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Showing others who suffer how we were given help is the very thing which makes life seem so worth while to us now. . . . the dark past is . . . the key to life and happiness for others. Alcoholics Anonymous, p.124 Since I have been sober, I have been healed of many pains: deceiving my partner, deserting my bes...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ "We must continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. We should grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter; it should continue for our lifetime. Continue to watch for selfishness, dishone...

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Heading to a meeting. I'm going to try 30 in 30 but I don't put much in that because it isn't in the big book. So if I do miss one I won't beat myself up, and after I get to know you all better, I will start replying to your replies. I've read some very eye opening and kind hearted advice. I Very much appreciate t...

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Last time working the program it took me 6 months or better to find a home group. I went to a closed meeting and felt very welcome. My Grand-sponsor started the group. I found so many people in that group working the program. Question I read were it takes three days for the alcohol to leave your system, Wh...

Rosie · Rosie

Hi All, I posted this to Doll on her thread but I wanted to post this to you all also. Acceptance (AKA Page 449, Page 417 or acceptence) Acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. It was not part of the original book. See page 449 in the 3r...

tlcate · tlcate

So, at 19 days I drank. Went out of town on business - the meeting was at a Casino - and though it was uncomfortable - I wanted to play and drink - I didn't drink. Headed home, in a restaurant in the airport - and ordered 2 martinis. Didn't feel guilty, didn't get drunk - didn't worry about it after. I was jus...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Procrastination - not acting when the time is right - is a self-defeating behavior. It produces anxiety, guilt, disharmony, and a nagging consciousness of the task that life is telling us it's time to do. We are not always procrastinating when we put off doing something. Sometimes, doing a thing b...

TysonMike · TysonMike

I'm not gonna post every day-'Day 32,596 and 14 hours'. It's just I'm feeling good and although I never tried to quit and then relapsed, I really think this is it for me. I played a little pool with a friend I haven't seen in a while, and after a few games we did our usual 'loser buys beer.' I won and got a coke...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When World War II broke out, our A.A. dependence on a Higher Power had its first major test. A.A.s entered the services and were scattered all over the world. Would they be able to take the discipline, stand up under fire, and endure . . . ? As Bill Sees It, p.200 I will center my thoughts on a Higher Power. I...

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	Thank you to Sobreityspell (Preview) With reading Sobrietyspell's decision to go do her Step 4, it ignited something inside of me. I was pretty despondent in my last post. I was procrastinating on Step 4, but have now started ! I get it, I mean I really get it. And if I didn't get it I wouldn't understand that it is unrealistic of me to ask my fr...	mstrmsn66	4	378	Sep 4, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 hours a day-9/4 (Preview) Thursday, September 4, 2008 You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours) A.A. Thought for the Day "We must be careful never to show intolerance or hatred of drinking as an institution. Experience shows that such an attitude is not helpful to anyone. We are not...	lani	1	272	Sep 4, 2008 by lani
	Apologies (Preview) Hi All! Well Ive been "away" for a couple days, meaning not online.... I have been so busy living life and enjoying it! But, guilt totally crept in today. I have not email my good buddies on here our offered any support to the new folks around here. A big welcome if you are new. I know, for me, no...	lani	4	387	Sep 4, 2008 by lani
	Being thankfull (Preview) Hi all thankyou for coming back to me and for all the nice things that you wrote. It always feels like your coming home when your with other A A and thay always say the right thing well thankyou all again for being there for me.	LINDA	2	244	Sep 4, 2008 by Phil
	Finding Direction (Preview) I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it was okay for me to think about and identify what I wanted, remarkable things began to take place in my life. -- Anony...	Quetzal	0	285	Sep 4, 2008 by Quetzal
	Not only do I battle the demon of alcohol, I battle the demon of loneliness.... (Preview) Just like Daniella, I have procrastinated on Step 4 long enough and have to do it. I have made the decision to do it this week. But this is not the reason of the post. I am finding it continually more difficult to continue in this state of loneliness. A monster that cunningly and slowly made his presence kn...	mstrmsn66	11	430	Sep 3, 2008 by mstrmsn66
	I'm Two Years Old, Again (Preview) Thank you all for your encouragement and support. Those who have read my posts here over the past nine months have shared in my ups and downs, my pains and regrets, as well as my gratitude. Indeed, when I first posted, I was nearly ready to "throw in the towel," overcome by the shame and regr...	BGG	7	412	Sep 3, 2008 by Dodsworth
	Sponsor lays down the cards... (Preview) I have'n't had drink since July 1, some 8 weeks ago. But, I've been smoking marijuana regularly for the last 6 weeks. My sponsor will not work the steps with me until i have a minimum of 2 weeks clean AND sober. So last week I met with him once again and once again told him i'd been smoking. Out of nowhere he st...	Dodsworth	14	622	Sep 3, 2008 by StPeteDean
	September 3, Daily Reflections (Preview) September 3, 2008 Daily Reflections BUILDING A NEW LIFE, p.255 We feel a man is unthinking when he says sobriety is enough. Alcoholics Anonymous, p.82 When I reflect on Step Nine, I see that physical sobriety must be enough for me. I need to remember the hopelessness I felt before I found sobriety, and...	Doll	0	787	Sep 3, 2008 by Doll
	Thanks! (Preview) Just wanted to say thanks for the support!! 21 nights sober now and feeling great. I had decided I needed to get healthy and quit drinking about a month ago, (before my sister's diagnosis) I am doing well, I cant say I haven't wanted a drink really, really bad, but I work thru it. I think about my family, ho...	hasima	2	309	Sep 2, 2008 by Doll
	Thought ~ for today. (Preview) *"The greatest achievement of humanity is not its works of art, science, or technology, but the regonition of its own dysfunction, its own madness." ~ Eckhart Tolle*	Doll	0	224	Sep 2, 2008 by Doll
	Day 8 and another "mini-relapse" (Preview) Irritated with myself, to say the least! We headed down to Georgia for my mother's birthday party (82). Beautiful drive, great visit with the entire family, wonderful drive back. Hubby says to me "would you be mad if I picked up some beer?" "no, of course not, and I sure won't drink a...	PJ Tucker	16	459	Sep 2, 2008 by nicostick
	Accepting Our Best (Preview) We don't have to do it any better than we can - ever. Do our best for the moment, and then let it go. If we have to redo it, we can do our best in another moment, later. We can never do more or better than we are able to do at the moment. We punish ourselves and make ourselves feel crazy by expecting more than o...	Quetzal	1	236	Sep 2, 2008 by PJ Tucker
	Detaching with Love with Children (Preview) It's one thing to let go of my husband and let him suffer the consequences. But how do I let go of my children? Isn't it different with children? Don't we have responsibilities as parents? -- Al Anon member We do have different responsibilities to our children than to other adults. We are financially...	Quetzal	0	428	Sep 2, 2008 by Quetzal
	Questions about Rehab (Preview) First let me say this. I am neither an alcoholic or drug user. I was in a relationship with someone that has fought these addictions most of his life. Usually he lost the fight though. We are both in our 30's. Our relationship ended about 6 months ago because of reasons not directly related to his add...	ConfusedInNJ	11	476	Sep 1, 2008 by BGG
	Offline To Do a Step4 (Preview) Dear Sobervibers, a little note to let you know I'm going offline for however long it takes me to complete a fearless & thorough Step4. Would anyone like to take over posting the 24 & Daily Reflections? You can copy & paste them if you use google to find them. I have to disappear as being a ter...	Sobrietyspell	1	410	Sep 1, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ Finding "A Reason To Believe" (Preview) The willingness to grow is the essence of all spiritual development. As Bill Sees It, p.171 A line from a song goes, ". . . and I look to find a reason to believe . . ." It reminds me that at one time I was not able to find a reason to believe that my life was all right. Even though my life had been saved...	Sobrietyspell	1	327	Sep 1, 2008 by Rosie
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 1st Sep 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ "Be careful not to brand new prospects as alcoholics. Let them draw their own conclusion. But talk to them about the hopelessness of alcoholism. Tell them exactly what happened to you and how you recovered. Stress the spiritual feature freely. If they are agnostics or...	Sobrietyspell	0	264	Sep 1, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	FLIPPER! (Preview) What I wanted to write was $&^#%$.....anyhow, first day. I had a few last night. I get around a month and boom. I felt fine...again, drank like a normal person. EVen though I had a few beers, my anxiety kicked in today. My psychiatrist told me I most likely have alcohol induced anxiety. So this is the...	surfergirl	13	469	Sep 1, 2008 by Rosie
	It must be "Talk About Sponsor" Day...... (Preview) I love my sponsor. She's my friend. She's loved me when I couldn't love myself. She's given me wonderful suggestions. But something has happened as of late.... She was sober for 8 yrs, went back out for 8 yrs and has been back the last 4. She and I have much in common, i.e. single mothers, hard workers,...	Doll	7	348	Sep 1, 2008 by Rosie
	new here (Preview) Hey y'all, new here, 18 nights sober, since I was a night drinker. I'm hanging in there. Didn't drink growing up. Drank rarely at parties, always the designated driver and was happy to do so. I guess I started drinking more about 1998. Had been taking care of special needs twin since they were 6yrs old th...	hasima	8	485	Sep 1, 2008 by Doll
	Patience (Preview) Sometimes we get what we want right away. At other times, we wonder if our desires will ever be fulfilled. We will be fulfilled in the best way possible and as quickly as possible. But some things take time. Sometimes, we have lessons to learn first, lessons that prepare us so we can accept the good we d...	Quetzal	0	246	Sep 1, 2008 by Quetzal
	Whew! By the Grace of God I made it!!! (Preview) I fell away from AA for a few years, though I remained sober my life was slowly getting back to the insanity of active addiction. I saw the red flags and am so grateful that I began going back to meetings instead of a bottle. Things are slowly returning to a "comfort zone," that brings peace an...	Dave Harm	4	466	Aug 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Four Days from Two Years Sober (Long Post) (Preview) Hello A.A. Family: I just wanted to check in, and share some E, S & H. It was on this day (Friday before Labor Day) two years ago, that I finally surrendered again. Here's what happened to me: I got sober through A.A. on July 10, 1986 at the age of 24. I was completely bankrupt at that time in all areas...	BGG	7	672	Aug 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	every one. (Preview) to all of those living on planet EARTH, be alert, the world needs LERTS.	hills alive	4	339	Aug 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Just to say hi and thanks for being here x (Preview) Hi my name is Linda and i am a Alcoholic i am one of the very lucky ones as i have been sober for 8 years and i also think we are so lucky to have the 12 step recovery programe as i dont think i would of stayed sober without it .	LINDA	4	347	Aug 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	The roller coaster rider (Preview) Hey all, bout time I got back here,lol! Funny how time flies, it definitely has been interesting over the last several months. I'd say that since rehab in January, 2/3 of my time has been sober so far, a few relapses during the stint. I have some good ideas about what has been happening with my brain and a...	eastcoastscott	6	405	Aug 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Squirrely, Angry, Sad, Hurting.....just down right feeling CRAZY! (Preview) Waaaay too friggin' much going on in my life right now.....Trying to figure out how I'm gonna go back to school, keep working, keep up my meetings, find time for my sponsor, BB study, take care of the house stuff, yada, yada, yada....... My son finally called, wanting money. I had to remind myself that ...	Doll	12	1229	Aug 31, 2008 by Rosie
	What my sponsor says, need advise (Preview) Hi, I have a lovely sponsor who I get on really well with but she has a control problem which she openly admits she has to work on daily. Up untill a few weeks ago, I wasnt going to many meetings and as is good advise she kept telling me I needed more. Then, as I shared on here, something happened and I started a...	KLT	9	509	Aug 31, 2008 by hills alive
	Thought For The Day (Preview) If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.	Phil	0	215	Aug 31, 2008 by Phil
	Daily Reflections ~ A Unique Program (Preview) Alcoholics Anonymous will never have a professional class. We have gained some understanding of the ancient words Freely ye have received, freely give. We have discovered that at the point of professionalism, money and spirituality do not mix. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 166 I believe...	Sobrietyspell	0	348	Aug 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 31st Aug 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ "Call on new prospects while they are still jittery. They may be more receptive when depressed. See them alone if possible. Tell them enough about your drinking habits and experiences to encourage them to speak of themselves. If they wish to talk, let them do so. If they...	Sobrietyspell	0	301	Aug 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Denial (Preview) I've been recovering many years. I've used denial many times. It has been a defense, a survival device, a coping behavior, and, at times, almost my undoing. It has been both a friend and an enemy. When I was a child, I used denial to protect my family and myself. I protected myself from seeing things to...	Quetzal	0	223	Aug 31, 2008 by Quetzal
	Question about children at meetings? (Preview) Hi all just wondering, we have a situation at our meeting. one of our members has been bringing her 3 year daughter to the meeting. the first time this happened she said it would be a one time thing, well that was 4 months ago. It really hasn't been a problem because the child has always been very quiet a...	FindingFreedom	12	465	Aug 30, 2008 by Glen
	Horse Races... (Preview) Hi all. Just wanted to share a success. I went to the horse races tonight. I take my kids 1-2 times a a year. I live nearby the track. Anyhow, this was the first time I didn't have a drink. I went with others who do not drink. They offered to buy me a beer...but I was fine. I ate ice cream instead. HMMM. No wonder...	surfergirl	3	370	Aug 30, 2008 by surfergirl
	Reaching out is such a blessing (Preview) Hi All, I am so blessed. I was able to meet with the group of ladies who do the substance abuse program and we are meeting again tonight. We also, with the help of my mentor, have figured out a way to all be able to go to the city for AA meetings. I read what I wrote about the first step and all of my feelings about...	Rosie	0	238	Aug 29, 2008 by Rosie
	Owning Our Energy (Preview) Learn to keep your energy inside. -- From Women, Sex, and Addiction, Charlotte Davis Kasl, Ph.D. For many reasons, we may have mastered the art of giving away our energy. We may have learned it when we were young because the feelings we had were too overwhelming to feel, and we did not know how to proce...	Quetzal	1	259	Aug 29, 2008 by Rosie
	Day 15/ relapse (Preview) Hi All, I got to day 15 and had been feeling like a new person until I got up yesterday morning and just felt like crap. I was feeling just totally out of place. I had been doing all the right things thinking and feeling wise. But I had not gone to AA meetings or reached out to anyone in person to stop the feelin...	Rosie	13	466	Aug 29, 2008 by Rosie
	behavior...... (Preview) I am totally burnt out on my kids and hubby. I don't want to drink...I want to go to meetings. I can't make it because of family. Thankfully, I am fine at the moment. However, I just totally wigged out today. I am back at work...I feel like the world is always on MY shoulders-mortgage, work-kids. I want ot g...	surfergirl	4	322	Aug 29, 2008 by surfergirl
	DAY 5 (Preview) One day at a time! For any of you still struggling thru a detox phase, do keep it up, however you do it! The wonderful real sleep is so worth it! I try not to look in the rear view mirror (thinking of and hating much of my past), but remembering those anxiety filled nights, sweating, shaking....) This is...	PJ Tucker	4	406	Aug 28, 2008 by FindingFreedom
	Our Bank Account (Preview) A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is > fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. > His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessa...	Doll	4	277	Aug 28, 2008 by FindingFreedom
	Daily Reflections ~ Lightening The Burden (Preview) Showing others who suffer how we were given help is the very thing which makes life seem so worth while to us now. . . . the dark past is . . . the key to life and happiness for others. Alcoholics Anonymous, p.124 Since I have been sober, I have been healed of many pains: deceiving my partner, deserting my bes...	Sobrietyspell	0	309	Aug 28, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 28th Aug 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ "We must continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. We should grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter; it should continue for our lifetime. Continue to watch for selfishness, dishone...	Sobrietyspell	0	228	Aug 28, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Reading & getting to know all of you. (Preview) Heading to a meeting. I'm going to try 30 in 30 but I don't put much in that because it isn't in the big book. So if I do miss one I won't beat myself up, and after I get to know you all better, I will start replying to your replies. I've read some very eye opening and kind hearted advice. I Very much appreciate t...	buckeyebear	4	372	Aug 28, 2008 by buckeyebear
	Picked a home group (Preview) Last time working the program it took me 6 months or better to find a home group. I went to a closed meeting and felt very welcome. My Grand-sponsor started the group. I found so many people in that group working the program. Question I read were it takes three days for the alcohol to leave your system, Wh...	buckeyebear	3	277	Aug 28, 2008 by hills alive
	Acceptance (Preview) Hi All, I posted this to Doll on her thread but I wanted to post this to you all also. Acceptance (AKA Page 449, Page 417 or acceptence) Acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. It was not part of the original book. See page 449 in the 3r...	Rosie	0	658	Aug 28, 2008 by Rosie
	Well Darn (Preview) So, at 19 days I drank. Went out of town on business - the meeting was at a Casino - and though it was uncomfortable - I wanted to play and drink - I didn't drink. Headed home, in a restaurant in the airport - and ordered 2 martinis. Didn't feel guilty, didn't get drunk - didn't worry about it after. I was jus...	tlcate	7	541	Aug 28, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Procrastination (Preview) Procrastination - not acting when the time is right - is a self-defeating behavior. It produces anxiety, guilt, disharmony, and a nagging consciousness of the task that life is telling us it's time to do. We are not always procrastinating when we put off doing something. Sometimes, doing a thing b...	Quetzal	1	293	Aug 28, 2008 by Jednorozec
	26 (Preview) I'm not gonna post every day-'Day 32,596 and 14 hours'. It's just I'm feeling good and although I never tried to quit and then relapsed, I really think this is it for me. I played a little pool with a friend I haven't seen in a while, and after a few games we did our usual 'loser buys beer.' I won and got a coke...	TysonMike	11	361	Aug 28, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ Centering Our Thoughts (Preview) When World War II broke out, our A.A. dependence on a Higher Power had its first major test. A.A.s entered the services and were scattered all over the world. Would they be able to take the discipline, stand up under fire, and endure . . . ? As Bill Sees It, p.200 I will center my thoughts on a Higher Power. I...	Sobrietyspell	0	321	Aug 27, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
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