Alcoholics Anonymous

Dodsworth · Dodsworth

Three weeks ago I moved in with my parents and had intentions of getting sober and clean. It worked out fine for the first week. They left for Cleveland for 4 days the following weekend. I'm told we get sober when we hit our bottom. I won't pretend to claim a bottom anymore. It can always get worse, as my spo...

suchAdrinker · suchAdrinker

I miss my 730am homegroup in North Carolina... The only requirement to join is "a desire to stop drinking">... I knew I was an alcoholic at age 13-14.. I stopped drinking for 1 yr to "prove to myself that I could stop".. Well, I'm now 36 yr old. I had a productive couple years o...

MDC · MDC

OK, everyone here knows that I've been struggling. I'm reading all the sites, going to meetings and trying 1 day at a time...I have always had goals for my work, my financial situation, and so forth... My relationship, on the other hand is completely out of control... Put my sobriety 1st, is an ok op...

noorish · noorish

Hi all - I am new to this forum, very glad I found it. I am a 39 year old binge drinking alcoholic. The longest I go without a drink is 3 months, (however lately I only seem to last one week) After each binge I say "never again" and I make promises to myself (and what's worse my family) that I am going...

NEANDERTHAL · NEANDERTHAL

As you know this is my first experience of AA and I'm currently 61 days sober. I still attend my regular meetings every Monday and Friday and I now also go to 2 different meetings on a Wednesday morning and evening. My meetings don't do sobriety chips and I have to say I'm a litle p****d off with that. I feel...

Just Toni · Just Toni

Well the title said it all, now I am a newbie just on this site, did not want to use Baloney anymore, for good reasons.............some said..... :) So now I am just little greenfaced smiling newbie, here I am.... Hugs to all, Toni You can take the Baloney out, but NEVER the silly part of me, that s...

swimmer · swimmer

I moved into a shared house a few months ago. One of the housemates is female and drinks incessantly, a mix of everything, all hours, picks fights with all of the housemates, landlord, and any of her family/friends, etc., then sleeps at all hours. This is worsening week by week at this point. Any sugges...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Morning everyone, I had a chat with someone that is also coming up on a birthday or AA anniversary in the next 30 days, and we were talking about how emotional this month is. It starts out feeling just sort of different, then I realize that I am much more emotional and vulnerable in a good way. My subcons...

Candiecan · Candiecan

I'm dealing with another addiction and counting days so now I'm in withdrawal!! It's difficult. I also have been using food to comfort myself and have gained considerable weight. AM now trying to modify my food intake. I'm emotional alot and feel ike crying. The addict in me is wanting to "u...

newcomer · newcomer

Hi all, Got through the HR meeting, read my daily reflection before going in and it said to hand it over, I did. I had decided to conceal a few things from hr man but did not, have to take my chances and its just as well as I would have got others into difficulties had I not. I firmly believe my HP was guiding and...

disjointdheart · disjointdheart

A friend of mine has recently started exhibiting a pattern of alcohol abuse. It started becoming apparent to me nearly 5 months ago. Unfortunately, I live in Virginia, and she lives in New Jersey, so it took me a while to really notice. A few weeks ago, her husband, came to me and told me that her habit...

FHB · FHB

After years of dealing with alcoholism I've come here to get support and understanding instead of fighting my demon alone. Do I drink daily?....no not anymore..used to.....black out and all the rest that we all can so relate to....Go years without it...as I discovered tonight reading this forum.....

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Vodka was my drink of choice and apparently I stashed a 40 of Smirnoff in the back my closet some time ago and forgot about it. I have no desire to open it or smell it or drink it but I just can't bring my self to pour it out. I'm thinking that I could give it to a non-alcoholic friend. I sincerely have no desire t...

Jerry F · Jerry F

The disease tried her harder than she tried the program. She's been to meetings and had a sponsor and womans' group and a big book, tons of support and a husband in the Family Group of Al-Anon. I will not judge any alcoholics attempt at sobriety. Often times it is told by how we pass and she is passing on...

bikerbill · bikerbill

....and I'm still changing. At work we have a series of internal web forums, which are a lifesaver for people like me who work alone at home. One of the topics has been wedding anniversaries and I mentioned that this year will be my 31st but that I've been separated for 3 years and 8 months. one of the cont...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I woke up Friday morning, beating myself up. How did that happen? Less then 24 hours earlier, I told one of my bosses that I was an alcoholic. I felt good... I felt like I might have a chance because I was coming "clean." I thought I was surrendering. Yet, here I was starting another day with a ha...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear All, Had a fab meeting with my supervisor, he has appeared in the form of hp to some extent, excellent outcomes, found a new meeting at the city because I can't afford to miss any. Job situation is that hr wanted a meeting with me tomorrow, I had to push for this meeting in the first place they just want...

Onredman · Onredman

I have a situation that I need help with. I have a sponsee that is very new to AA. His wife and him are going to a marriage councelor. He believes if he does right by his wife, everything will be Ok, he will get his wife and children back. She has not left him yet. He has put her on a very hight pedistal. He is ex...

progress · progress

Some call it a moment of clarity etc... When did you finally realize that there were no more cards to pull out from under the sleeve,no more lies that you could tell yourself about drinking. When did you truly do the first step without formally doing the first step? Mine was when i actually was drink...

greengrocer · greengrocer

For just over 2 years, I havent had a drink. This was after years of abuse since my teens, several trips to rehab and many other consequences of achoholism, familiar to all. For the first time since I started drinking, i felt like I didnt need it anymore and it was a source of pride to say 'I dont drink'10 d...

FlyingSquirrel · FlyingSquirrel

Hi all. Sorry I only seem to have been posting here lately when I need to talk, and not reading about other people's issues to share my experience about. I just don't have much experience and strength right now, but I do still have hope and that's probably the most important thing. Anyway.. I'm 6 months...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

My husband's company just landed a long-term contract they have been trying to get, on the Ohio Turnpike. They already have a contract for 2 zones (they take care of ALL towing, semi wrecks and HAZMAT spills, etc.) and they have gotten a third now. They purchased a big shop, office and scrapyard about a...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE PIE!!!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Tuesday 1st of September 2009 08:04:40 PM

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lukin · lukin

I'm just looking for a little advice/ feedback from a few 'veterans'- I'm fairly new to the program & I ran into a situation that I wasn't expecting. Somehow I don't think it's unusual, I'm just not sure how to handle it. My best friend- who I guess was only my best drinking buddy maybe- really went...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

This is my anniversary week. And every year as the days count down, I still remember like it was yesterday, how insane my life had gotten. ********************************************** The alarm clock I just bought woke me up at 4 AM. I instantly hoped off the mattress and began cleaning up. Not me...

toni baloney · toni baloney

I was just about to log off for the day, and stopped and scrolled down, to see all your responses, I was laughing so hard, thanks for that funny humor, and thank goodness being sober did not rob you of that. Good to sign off laughing, Baloney -- Edited by toni baloney on Wednesday 2nd of September 20...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi Everyone, Last night, my oldest Son took me out to celebrate my Belly Button birthday, and we were in his car on the way back to my house to unwrap some presents, there were two other peole with us.. Out of the Blue, in his car, he asks me....Tell me Mom, do you think I might have a possible problem......

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, great to have meeting at the moment, going through a very stressful time with hr issues at work. great to be dealing with it sober though and not running away. I'm in a great place with my supervisor for my academic work and have a meeting on thursday. This was very nearly lost to me because of alc...

progress · progress

hello everyone, I'm new to this site and thanks to Sobrietyspell for suggesting i introduce myself i shall. I first got sober in 1989 after hitting my bottom, losing material things is one thing but when one loses hope the options come down to only one of two choices..1) Die or 2)?. I didn't know...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

I had court today and lot of the outstanding issues were resolved. I can begin access again. The ex is adamant that she wants me to be a part of my son's life, and has backed off. From the sounds of it I just have to give half of the RRSP's to her, and sign off the house (wasn't mine anyways as I had gone bankrupt...

MDC · MDC

OK. I KNOW that you can get to my myspace account from here, but that is MY choice. Still more or less anonymous. And I'm not "ashamed" of my situation, but IF I want to share my story, it's my decision, right?? A guy from my mtgs, for the 2nd time has "outed"me. I was dealing wi...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi All, When I tried to log out, it stalled there, and then I just close the page, and started over, and each time I got a message of HTTP error. Might be a glictch just for today, but wanted to know if anyone else is having a problem. Thanks Toni

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

This is my anniversary week. This was the last week of a very insane lifestyle. And it is also a very monumental time in my 12 Step recovery. This week, everyday I am going to share a brief description of that final week. And the gift that I found at the end of that week. ********************************...

pinkchip · pinkchip

I start this thread to share my experience, but would also like to hear more about how the rest of you came to believe in a higher power or your God and how that process unfolded for you. I had so many confused ideas about what would happen and the steps when I first came into AA. Regarding step 2, I thought...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I woke up about an hour to late. At the time I was a maintenance manager at a large church and school. One of my responsibilities was to open the building in the morning, make sure the boilers were working or the A/C, unlock the doors, turn on the lights and just get prepared for the day. But I woke up and look...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hi all! My my my, what a busy couple of weeks, and so glad to be able to do SO many new things due to sobriety. ALL due to sobriety!! First off, I have been painting like a mad woman (art-canvas painting, not the boring kind... LOL). I set up our patio as my summer studio. All I need is to get a big slab of carpeti...

EveryDayisaNewDay · EveryDayisaNewDay

Hello Everyone I'm new to this site, this is my first post. I sought this site out to ask a question that I think I know the answer to. I've been sober since Jan 2008. My first year was great. My life got better and better all because I wasn't drinking. I did the work to improve my life but I couldn't have d...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

Last night I was invited to go watch Elvis Costello by a friend, a severe alcoholic, but a friend nonetheless. I had never heard an Elvis Costello song in my life but it was an outdoor concert and the weather was great so I agreed to go. It didn't take a whole lot of convincing for me to drink and in no time we w...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Saturday morning (HST) AA at the Bay, Hawaii. The topic came from the Daily Reflections and those who responded I can stake my sobriety on while still doing the work. I took my current concern to the meeting and as suggested when I first got into recovery sat with an open mind and then shared my self. I...

LoveAlways · LoveAlways

Hi! I'm a 26 year old female. I have been sober for 6 months and 17 days. I haven't done drugs in 11 months. When I stopped drinking (well and drugs), and a few months before I stopped, I had the worst anxiety ever. Having panic attacks all the time. I'm on ativan and zoloft for my anxiety. The panic a...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

When I started a new life in recovery, I only set what seemed to be two simple goals. The first one was to have a "boring" life. I had my fill of drama and nightmares. Recovery has made my life anything but boring, though I still wish the real life drama would slow down long enough to get back on my...

Tipsy McStagger · Tipsy McStagger

I'll still be the same drunk who has never truly surrendered. I'll still be the same drunk who has been incapable of living a life that demands rigorous honesty. I'll still be the same drunk who thinks people who sincerely believe in a "higher power" should all be fitted for straight jacket...

Tina · Tina

Just sending out a thank you note for my request of prayers for my daughter. Thank you yesterday was a long emotional day, but turned into a happy day. The results came back in her favour and for those who know the situation that was great news. So thank you for those who said a prayer, Just shows you GOD w...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I heard this on the radio this morning and thought how true it is and how glad I am that it's true. I get up in the morning, do my stuff, prepare for the day, make my lsit of to dos (never more than 6 or 7 items, two of which are make a list and prioritise the list, so I get two quick and easy wins. I never add to this l...

New member · Sunshine35

Hi! I wanted to introduce myself. My Name is Sundee, and I have been dealing with alcoholism for about 5 years. I don't know how to tell you how it started, but I know it snowballed over the years. I'm starting a 12 step program, which starts this Tuesday night. Its 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Was the best...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, Am going to many meetings, and this is getting me from one day to the next. Today I had to send a difficult email facing up to something which is extremely important to me. Please send prayers. It was something I should have done many months ago but of course alcohol was the path I took to cope, unf...

newcomer · newcomer

Dear all, got through the work situation last week, turned it over and over and over... getting there, and to as many meetings as possible, am rearranging my schedule today to manage same, have to sort out other stuff as well but hey first things first right,

bikerbill · bikerbill

So I need new disc brakes on my motorbike. I ordered them 5 months ago and they arrived this week. This weekend is a 3 day holiday so I unpacked the discs to check them ready to fit this weekend and guess what? The parts supplier has sent the wrong discs! Boy was I peeved! A frantic 10 minutes on the suppliers...

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	"It's like a death sentence"...Chris Ramer (Preview) Three weeks ago I moved in with my parents and had intentions of getting sober and clean. It worked out fine for the first week. They left for Cleveland for 4 days the following weekend. I'm told we get sober when we hit our bottom. I won't pretend to claim a bottom anymore. It can always get worse, as my spo...	Dodsworth	9	2716	Sep 11, 2009 by Rob84
	Isolation - Desire to Stop Drinking (WINO) (Preview) I miss my 730am homegroup in North Carolina... The only requirement to join is "a desire to stop drinking">... I knew I was an alcoholic at age 13-14.. I stopped drinking for 1 yr to "prove to myself that I could stop".. Well, I'm now 36 yr old. I had a productive couple years o...	suchAdrinker	8	1065	Sep 10, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Where to go? (Preview) OK, everyone here knows that I've been struggling. I'm reading all the sites, going to meetings and trying 1 day at a time...I have always had goals for my work, my financial situation, and so forth... My relationship, on the other hand is completely out of control... Put my sobriety 1st, is an ok op...	MDC	8	618	Sep 10, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Exhausted and fed-up with my binge drinking (Preview) Hi all - I am new to this forum, very glad I found it. I am a 39 year old binge drinking alcoholic. The longest I go without a drink is 3 months, (however lately I only seem to last one week) After each binge I say "never again" and I make promises to myself (and what's worse my family) that I am going...	noorish	17	2004	Sep 10, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	61 Days Sober...Still attending A A. (Preview) As you know this is my first experience of AA and I'm currently 61 days sober. I still attend my regular meetings every Monday and Friday and I now also go to 2 different meetings on a Wednesday morning and evening. My meetings don't do sobriety chips and I have to say I'm a litle p****d off with that. I feel...	NEANDERTHAL	7	2110	Sep 9, 2009 by NEANDERTHAL
	Hi Its me...changing my sign in..to Just Toni, I dropped the Baloney (Preview) Well the title said it all, now I am a newbie just on this site, did not want to use Baloney anymore, for good reasons.............some said..... :) So now I am just little greenfaced smiling newbie, here I am.... Hugs to all, Toni You can take the Baloney out, but NEVER the silly part of me, that s...	Just Toni	5	920	Sep 9, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Housemate is longtime alkie in denial (Preview) I moved into a shared house a few months ago. One of the housemates is female and drinks incessantly, a mix of everything, all hours, picks fights with all of the housemates, landlord, and any of her family/friends, etc., then sleeps at all hours. This is worsening week by week at this point. Any sugges...	swimmer	7	780	Sep 9, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Month leading up to AA anniversary..... (Preview) Morning everyone, I had a chat with someone that is also coming up on a birthday or AA anniversary in the next 30 days, and we were talking about how emotional this month is. It starts out feeling just sort of different, then I realize that I am much more emotional and vulnerable in a good way. My subcons...	toni baloney	5	1187	Sep 9, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	The Power Of Addiction (Preview) I'm dealing with another addiction and counting days so now I'm in withdrawal!! It's difficult. I also have been using food to comfort myself and have gained considerable weight. AM now trying to modify my food intake. I'm emotional alot and feel ike crying. The addict in me is wanting to "u...	Candiecan	8	515	Sep 8, 2009 by suchAdrinker
	HR meeting (Preview) Hi all, Got through the HR meeting, read my daily reflection before going in and it said to hand it over, I did. I had decided to conceal a few things from hr man but did not, have to take my chances and its just as well as I would have got others into difficulties had I not. I firmly believe my HP was guiding and...	newcomer	2	683	Sep 8, 2009 by Just Toni
	Suggestions for a friend friend alcohol (Preview) A friend of mine has recently started exhibiting a pattern of alcohol abuse. It started becoming apparent to me nearly 5 months ago. Unfortunately, I live in Virginia, and she lives in New Jersey, so it took me a while to really notice. A few weeks ago, her husband, came to me and told me that her habit...	disjointdheart	2	9185	Sep 8, 2009 by Mike B.
	Its A Start (Preview) After years of dealing with alcoholism I've come here to get support and understanding instead of fighting my demon alone. Do I drink daily?....no not anymore..used to.....black out and all the rest that we all can so relate to....Go years without it...as I discovered tonight reading this forum.....	FHB	24	869	Sep 8, 2009 by noorish
	Coming out of the closet (Preview) Vodka was my drink of choice and apparently I stashed a 40 of Smirnoff in the back my closet some time ago and forgot about it. I have no desire to open it or smell it or drink it but I just can't bring my self to pour it out. I'm thinking that I could give it to a non-alcoholic friend. I sincerely have no desire t...	Tipsy McStagger	15	1093	Sep 7, 2009 by MDC
	Life Support... (Preview) The disease tried her harder than she tried the program. She's been to meetings and had a sponsor and womans' group and a big book, tons of support and a husband in the Family Group of Al-Anon. I will not judge any alcoholics attempt at sobriety. Often times it is told by how we pass and she is passing on...	Jerry F	11	742	Sep 6, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Another realisation of how I've changed..... (Preview) ....and I'm still changing. At work we have a series of internal web forums, which are a lifesaver for people like me who work alone at home. One of the topics has been wedding anniversaries and I mentioned that this year will be my 31st but that I've been separated for 3 years and 8 months. one of the cont...	bikerbill	9	757	Sep 5, 2009 by Rob84
	First AA Meeting - Day 6 (Preview) I woke up Friday morning, beating myself up. How did that happen? Less then 24 hours earlier, I told one of my bosses that I was an alcoholic. I felt good... I felt like I might have a chance because I was coming "clean." I thought I was surrendering. Yet, here I was starting another day with a ha...	Dave Harm	2	8682	Sep 5, 2009 by pinkchip
	New starts and old worries belonging to old lifestyle (Preview) Dear All, Had a fab meeting with my supervisor, he has appeared in the form of hp to some extent, excellent outcomes, found a new meeting at the city because I can't afford to miss any. Job situation is that hr wanted a meeting with me tomorrow, I had to push for this meeting in the first place they just want...	newcomer	4	636	Sep 4, 2009 by newcomer
	Relationships (Preview) I have a situation that I need help with. I have a sponsee that is very new to AA. His wife and him are going to a marriage councelor. He believes if he does right by his wife, everything will be Ok, he will get his wife and children back. She has not left him yet. He has put her on a very hight pedistal. He is ex...	Onredman	9	1374	Sep 4, 2009 by Onredman
	When was your ah ha! moment (Preview) Some call it a moment of clarity etc... When did you finally realize that there were no more cards to pull out from under the sleeve,no more lies that you could tell yourself about drinking. When did you truly do the first step without formally doing the first step? Mine was when i actually was drink...	progress	12	882	Sep 4, 2009 by lukin
	Relapse after 2 years (Preview) For just over 2 years, I havent had a drink. This was after years of abuse since my teens, several trips to rehab and many other consequences of achoholism, familiar to all. For the first time since I started drinking, i felt like I didnt need it anymore and it was a source of pride to say 'I dont drink'10 d...	greengrocer	16	2713	Sep 4, 2009 by greengrocer
	There are no fitting emoticons to attach to this post. A mushroom cloud might work. (Preview) Hi all. Sorry I only seem to have been posting here lately when I need to talk, and not reading about other people's issues to share my experience about. I just don't have much experience and strength right now, but I do still have hope and that's probably the most important thing. Anyway.. I'm 6 months...	FlyingSquirrel	12	786	Sep 4, 2009 by joelo
	BIG ISSUES on the homefront (Preview) My husband's company just landed a long-term contract they have been trying to get, on the Ohio Turnpike. They already have a contract for 2 zones (they take care of ALL towing, semi wrecks and HAZMAT spills, etc.) and they have gotten a third now. They purchased a big shop, office and scrapyard about a...	jonijoni1	9	524	Sep 3, 2009 by Rob84
	HAPPY BELLY BUTTON BIRTHDAY TONI BALONEY!!!!!! (Preview) HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE PIE!!!!!!!!! -- Edited by jonijoni1 on Tuesday 1st of September 2009 08:04:40 PM	jonijoni1	13	2140	Sep 3, 2009 by Sobrietyspell
	Scared of Escape - Day 5 (Preview) ****************************************************************	Dave Harm	0	8288	Sep 3, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Sick and Tired - Day 4 (Preview) *******************************************************	Dave Harm	5	7404	Sep 3, 2009 by Mike B.
	What Do You Do With Your Old Friends? (Preview) I'm just looking for a little advice/ feedback from a few 'veterans'- I'm fairly new to the program & I ran into a situation that I wasn't expecting. Somehow I don't think it's unusual, I'm just not sure how to handle it. My best friend- who I guess was only my best drinking buddy maybe- really went...	lukin	10	1003	Sep 3, 2009 by jonijoni1
	The beginning of the end - Day 3 (Preview) This is my anniversary week. And every year as the days count down, I still remember like it was yesterday, how insane my life had gotten. ********************************************** The alarm clock I just bought woke me up at 4 AM. I instantly hoped off the mattress and began cleaning up. Not me...	Dave Harm	7	5705	Sep 2, 2009 by newcomer
	Yoo Hoo Tipsy (Preview) I was just about to log off for the day, and stopped and scrolled down, to see all your responses, I was laughing so hard, thanks for that funny humor, and thank goodness being sober did not rob you of that. Good to sign off laughing, Baloney -- Edited by toni baloney on Wednesday 2nd of September 20...	toni baloney	1	506	Sep 2, 2009 by jonijoni1
	I was at a complete Loss for Words (Preview) Hi Everyone, Last night, my oldest Son took me out to celebrate my Belly Button birthday, and we were in his car on the way back to my house to unwrap some presents, there were two other peole with us.. Out of the Blue, in his car, he asks me....Tell me Mom, do you think I might have a possible problem......	toni baloney	5	518	Sep 2, 2009 by bikerbill
	great to have meetings (Preview) Dear all, great to have meeting at the moment, going through a very stressful time with hr issues at work. great to be dealing with it sober though and not running away. I'm in a great place with my supervisor for my academic work and have a meeting on thursday. This was very nearly lost to me because of alc...	newcomer	2	464	Sep 2, 2009 by Mike B.
	Would like to introduce myself (Preview) hello everyone, I'm new to this site and thanks to Sobrietyspell for suggesting i introduce myself i shall. I first got sober in 1989 after hitting my bottom, losing material things is one thing but when one loses hope the options come down to only one of two choices..1) Die or 2)?. I didn't know...	progress	14	769	Sep 1, 2009 by Rob84
	D-Day has come and gone........time to exhale Scotty (Preview) I had court today and lot of the outstanding issues were resolved. I can begin access again. The ex is adamant that she wants me to be a part of my son's life, and has backed off. From the sounds of it I just have to give half of the RRSP's to her, and sign off the house (wasn't mine anyways as I had gone bankrupt...	mstrmsn66	6	769	Sep 1, 2009 by jonijoni1
	Anonymous???? (Preview) OK. I KNOW that you can get to my myspace account from here, but that is MY choice. Still more or less anonymous. And I'm not "ashamed" of my situation, but IF I want to share my story, it's my decision, right?? A guy from my mtgs, for the 2nd time has "outed"me. I was dealing wi...	MDC	9	533	Sep 1, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	ARE ANY OTHERS HAVING A PROBLEM, GETTING TO THIS SITE???? (Preview) Hi All, When I tried to log out, it stalled there, and then I just close the page, and started over, and each time I got a message of HTTP error. Might be a glictch just for today, but wanted to know if anyone else is having a problem. Thanks Toni	toni baloney	6	461	Sep 1, 2009 by Tipsy McStagger
	My anniversary week - day 1 (Preview) This is my anniversary week. This was the last week of a very insane lifestyle. And it is also a very monumental time in my 12 Step recovery. This week, everyday I am going to share a brief description of that final week. And the gift that I found at the end of that week. ********************************...	Dave Harm	8	497	Sep 1, 2009 by Jerry F
	Coming to Believe (Preview) I start this thread to share my experience, but would also like to hear more about how the rest of you came to believe in a higher power or your God and how that process unfolded for you. I had so many confused ideas about what would happen and the steps when I first came into AA. Regarding step 2, I thought...	pinkchip	13	778	Sep 1, 2009 by pinkchip
	My Anniversary Week - Day 2 (Preview) I woke up about an hour to late. At the time I was a maintenance manager at a large church and school. One of my responsibilities was to open the building in the morning, make sure the boilers were working or the A/C, unlock the doors, turn on the lights and just get prepared for the day. But I woke up and look...	Dave Harm	0	7205	Sep 1, 2009 by Dave Harm
	checking in........................................ (Preview) Hi all! My my my, what a busy couple of weeks, and so glad to be able to do SO many new things due to sobriety. ALL due to sobriety!! First off, I have been painting like a mad woman (art-canvas painting, not the boring kind... LOL). I set up our patio as my summer studio. All I need is to get a big slab of carpeti...	jonijoni1	5	464	Aug 31, 2009 by pinkchip
	Am I A Dry Drunk (Preview) Hello Everyone I'm new to this site, this is my first post. I sought this site out to ask a question that I think I know the answer to. I've been sober since Jan 2008. My first year was great. My life got better and better all because I wasn't drinking. I did the work to improve my life but I couldn't have d...	EveryDayisaNewDay	17	1966	Aug 31, 2009 by Geraldo
	Hopefully my last experience with alcohol... (Preview) Last night I was invited to go watch Elvis Costello by a friend, a severe alcoholic, but a friend nonetheless. I had never heard an Elvis Costello song in my life but it was an outdoor concert and the weather was great so I agreed to go. It didn't take a whole lot of convincing for me to drink and in no time we w...	Tipsy McStagger	17	1489	Aug 30, 2009 by progress
	Anonymity and the Ego.... (Preview) Saturday morning (HST) AA at the Bay, Hawaii. The topic came from the Daily Reflections and those who responded I can stake my sobriety on while still doing the work. I took my current concern to the meeting and as suggested when I first got into recovery sat with an open mind and then shared my self. I...	Jerry F	4	476	Aug 30, 2009 by Dave Harm
	Anxiety? (Preview) Hi! I'm a 26 year old female. I have been sober for 6 months and 17 days. I haven't done drugs in 11 months. When I stopped drinking (well and drugs), and a few months before I stopped, I had the worst anxiety ever. Having panic attacks all the time. I'm on ativan and zoloft for my anxiety. The panic a...	LoveAlways	11	570	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	Goals (Preview) When I started a new life in recovery, I only set what seemed to be two simple goals. The first one was to have a "boring" life. I had my fill of drama and nightmares. Recovery has made my life anything but boring, though I still wish the real life drama would slow down long enough to get back on my...	Dave Harm	4	1237	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	If I go back what will be different? (Preview) I'll still be the same drunk who has never truly surrendered. I'll still be the same drunk who has been incapable of living a life that demands rigorous honesty. I'll still be the same drunk who thinks people who sincerely believe in a "higher power" should all be fitted for straight jacket...	Tipsy McStagger	13	642	Aug 29, 2009 by LinaJo76
	"Thank You" (Preview) Just sending out a thank you note for my request of prayers for my daughter. Thank you yesterday was a long emotional day, but turned into a happy day. The results came back in her favour and for those who know the situation that was great news. So thank you for those who said a prayer, Just shows you GOD w...	Tina	4	466	Aug 29, 2009 by joelo
	about 85% of life is humdrum (Preview) I heard this on the radio this morning and thought how true it is and how glad I am that it's true. I get up in the morning, do my stuff, prepare for the day, make my lsit of to dos (never more than 6 or 7 items, two of which are make a list and prioritise the list, so I get two quick and easy wins. I never add to this l...	bikerbill	6	505	Aug 28, 2009 by bikerbill
	New member (Preview) Hi! I wanted to introduce myself. My Name is Sundee, and I have been dealing with alcoholism for about 5 years. I don't know how to tell you how it started, but I know it snowballed over the years. I'm starting a 12 step program, which starts this Tuesday night. Its 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Was the best...	Sunshine35	17	599	Aug 27, 2009 by Sunshine35
	Facing up to things (Preview) Dear all, Am going to many meetings, and this is getting me from one day to the next. Today I had to send a difficult email facing up to something which is extremely important to me. Please send prayers. It was something I should have done many months ago but of course alcohol was the path I took to cope, unf...	newcomer	5	504	Aug 27, 2009 by kkotz401
	Turning it over (Preview) Dear all, got through the work situation last week, turned it over and over and over... getting there, and to as many meetings as possible, am rearranging my schedule today to manage same, have to sort out other stuff as well but hey first things first right,	newcomer	5	560	Aug 27, 2009 by kkotz401
	A challenge to my serenity (Preview) So I need new disc brakes on my motorbike. I ordered them 5 months ago and they arrived this week. This weekend is a 3 day holiday so I unpacked the discs to check them ready to fit this weekend and guess what? The parts supplier has sent the wrong discs! Boy was I peeved! A frantic 10 minutes on the suppliers...	bikerbill	3	513	Aug 27, 2009 by bikerbill
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