Alcoholics Anonymous

Gleeman · Gleeman

I posted a link to a webpage where someone was sharing their experiences and opinions on aa that were not totaly in favour of aa so i wanted your opinions. I want to know if i should attend aa or not so i thought it best to share that particular page with people on this site who had alot of experience with aa...

nique · nique

I did a bad thing today. I overdosed on my medicine and ended up in the ER they pumped my stomache and I feel a lot better. I just dont know how to fight the over whelming desire to drink. I am hurting everyone I love and my world is shrinking. I am so scared and alone. I want to stop hurting but the only way...

Buddy · Buddy

Hi Sorry to come here tonight of all nights -i have been drinking - I am from the UK and found your web site some months ago and been reading it for a long while now. I am really at my wits end and very very low although I put on a great face to the outside world!!! My title is named inconsistence because I join...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . he has struck something better than gold. . . . He may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 129 My part of the Seventh Tradition means so...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise, and perhaps its poor performance. Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but...

surfergirl · surfergirl

I posted this into the ACa as well. Just thought I would keep in touch as much as possible. Thanks for all of your stories. It helps!! Today I surfed...took my kids fishing and focused on them. I too am on anxiety meds. I am not fond of them...but when I get soooo anxious and attacks come on, I would rahter p...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

As active alcoholics we were always looking for a handout in one way or another. THE TWELVE TRADITIONS ILLUSTRATED, p. 14 The challenge of the Seventh Tradition is a personal challenge, reminding me to share and give of myself. Before sobriety the only thing I ever supported was my habit of drinking....

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days, which should be kept from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our contr...

wagon · wagon

Hi everyone and happy sober day!!! Just checking in,i hope everyone is well. Its been a busy summer here it seems i have so much to do and so little time. I have been checking in for the Sunday morning meeting and we have had a couple of good meetings,I would be interested in chairing a meeting if help is ne...

Doll · Doll

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, 'Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.' T...

lani · lani

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Have Some Fun Have some fun. Loosen up a bit. Enjoy life! We do not have to be so somber and serious. We do not have to be so reflective, so critical, so bound up within the rigid parameters and ourselves others, and often...

nique · nique

This past week my local AA lost a near dear friend. His name is Patrick. He was a light in the dark for many! He touched many lives. He died sober and happy. He is sorely missed but he definately left his mark on all of our hearts! Please pray for his family and friends who are mourning his losss right no...

Returned_Here · Returned_Here

Last night I came on the chat to try to talk to some people in recovery. I was looking forward to the meeting that was posted, in one place as at 8pm and another posted as at 9pm. Neither one happened. I was there and two different times one person came in. They both needed help and both were looking for a m...

Returned_Here · Returned_Here

Hello everyone.... I'm an alcoholic/addict. I came to the rooms of AA over 7 years ago, completely whipped, looking for some answers. In the beginning I didn't believe that I was powerless over alcohol, drugs, or anything for that matter, I thought I could somehow survive on my own will power. I just...

Doll · Doll

"If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it ......." AA BigBook CH 5 "How It Works" There's a woman in my HG, mid to late 40's. She's been in the program a little over a year and every single (and I mean EVERY) meeting she whines and cries abo...

naresh · naresh

today was another encouraging day at the meeting

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To continue the paraphrase of the psalm: "The judgments of the twelve steps are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than whiskey, yea, than much fine whiskey, sweeter also than wine. Moreover, they warn alcoholics and in keeping of them there is g...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 232 A.A. groups exist to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Large or small, firmly established or brand-new, speaker, discussion or...

surfergirl · surfergirl

I posted this onto the ACA board as well. I need to keep going....it helped! It was a long day. I went to an AA meeting and had a major breakdown. It was kind of weird. Not intimate like the ACa meeting. However, within the handful of people that were in attendance, I met two girls that were great. One talk...

lani · lani

Thought for the Day Monday, July 28, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Fear One day, I decided to try something new. I took my ten-year-old son out on the St. Croix River on a Waverunner. A Waverunner is a small boating vehicle resembling a motorcycle. We donned...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I just wanted to share a neat experience that took about a month to get going, but became a reality today. The "Freedom Seekers" Group was born. As the name sounds, the group was formed for those trying to escape from their personal demons. But it also has another meaning, for those behind...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To paraphrase the psalm: "We alcoholics declare the power of liquor and drunkenness showeth its handiwork. Day unto day uttereth hangovers and night unto night showeth suffering. The law of A.A. is perfect, converting the drunk. The testimony of A.A. is sure, making...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We will make every personal sacrifice necessary to insure the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will do this because we have learned to love God and one another. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 234 To be self-supporting through my own contributions was never a strong characteristic during my days as a practici...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi everyone, Just to say that I am going away early tomorrow morning to see my parents for a week or so. If anyone wants to take over the Language of Letting Go postings that would be great. I need this break and it will be good to see my parents. I told them last time about being an alcoholic and going to A...

nique · nique

It's 5am and I dont have to be up for another 4 hours but here I am!! But it feels real good! No regrets about yesterday, no hangover just peace and serenity. This week has been full of ups and downs. But what I see in retrospect the downs were only a set up for the ups!! Let me explain. I have severe back and...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

I called a close friend of mine to invite him out drinking to celebrate. Steve asked "What's the occasion?" and I told him that I was celebrating my last night of drinking and the beginning of my sobriety. He just laughed and said "Ok sure, where are we going?". I actually ha...

surfergirl · surfergirl

I went onto the site for my surrounding cities. The beginners meetings are scarce. Is it imperative that I start there? Can I go to a womens meeting? I am happy though! I found one with daycare. Wow..what a treat. Especially with a resisting hubby.

Eggfooyu · Eggfooyu

Hi All, I'm new here and brand new to AA. I have only recently been able to actually admit that I am an alcoholic after attending an intensive outpatient program, getting the education, and hearing some of the other people's stories. I have not been to AA yet but plan on attending a meeting tomorrow afte...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. TWELVE AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 160 When I go shopping I look at the prices and if I need what I see, I buy it and pay. Now that I am supposed to be in rehabilitation, I have to straighten out my life. When I go to a meetin...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

OMG!!! I am soooo happy to be able to get back into this site!!!! I had removed Norton Internet Security and installed something else, and my computer was all jacked up for a LONG time, until I was able to get some decent help!! I am going to have to play with my firewall every time I want to get on MIP now, bu...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Stop trying so hard to control things. It is not our job to control people, outcomes, circumstances, and life. Maybe in the past we couldn't trust and let things happen. But we can now. The way life is unfolding is good. Let it unfold. Stop trying so hard to do better, be better, and be more. Who we are an...

surfergirl · surfergirl

Well, some of you may know me from ACA board. I have decided to rid my life of alcohol. I am not sure how the program works. I love the ACA program and do not want to stray from that. I also have limited support with my children at home and they are young. HOw do I get started? Besides the will to give up drinking...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ When we come to the end of our lives on earth, we will take no material thing with us. We will not take one cent in our cold, dead hands. The only things that we may take are the things we have given away. If we have helped others, we may take that with us; if we have given of our time and m...

hellobecka · hellobecka

so i started using and drinking at age 11.i went to rehab after an overdose on extasy last november.lately ive been drinking and drugging with my brother who was no watch me this summer since i cant be alone because im suicidal.im hookon meth no lie.i want to get out of this trap i am an alchoholic/adict b...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Don't you see? We do not have to be so victimized by life, by people, by situations, by work, by our friends, by our love relationships, by our family, by our feelings, our thoughts, our circumstances, and ourselves. We are not victims. We do not have to be victims. That is the whole point! Yes, admi...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

For us, if we neglect those who are still sick, there is unremitting danger to our own lives and sanity. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151 I know the torment of drinking compulsively to quiet my nerves and my fears. I also know the pain of white-knuckled sobriety. Today, I do not forget the unkn...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We are living on borrowed time. We are living today because of A.A. and the grace of God. And what there is left of our lives we owe to A.A. and to God. We should make the best use we can of our borrowed time and in some small measure pay back for that part of our lives which we wasted bef...

Billdo · Billdo

I haven't drank in 2 weeks now, and I'm working on getting my life back together and this forum looks like the kind of support I need. I hope to get to know you all and you can help me help myself to a new life of sobriety after a foggy last 20 years.

Quetzal · Quetzal

Keep practicing your recovery behaviors, even when they feel awkward, even when they haven't quite taken yet, even if you don't get it yet. Sometimes it takes years for a recovery concept to move from our mind into our heart and soul. We need to work at recovery behaviors with the diligence, effort,...

lani · lani

MISFORTUNE "Experience has taught me this, that we undo ourselves by impatience. Misfortunes have their life and their limits, their sickness and their health." --Michel de Montaigne Nothing lasts forever. At times I feel sad, angry, resentful and ashamed -- but it passes. In my recov...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We should remember that all A.A.'s have "clay feet." We should not set any member upon a pedestal and mark her or him out as a perfect A.A. It's not fair to the person to be singled out in this fashion and if the person is wise she or he will not wish it. If the person we sing...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ A.A. is like a dike, holding back the ocean of liquor. If we take one glass of liquor, it is like making a small hole in the dike and once such a hole has been made, the whole ocean of alcohol may rush in upon us. By practicing the A.A. principles we keep the dike strong and in repair. W...

noahsark · noahsark

Hi all, noah, alcoholic. Wow, what a road to be back in AA! This is where I started a long time ago, but lost my way. I've been hurting, and I needed to come out and say that I am an alcoholic. I drink and it hurts me in every way. I go into denial, and it takes sometimes earth shaking wake up calls to get through t...

jc2008 · jc2008

I've been perusing the messages here on occasion but I haven't posted in a long time. Reading Allison's (Nique's) post from a few days ago shook me up and has motivated me to post again. I have been taking narcotic pain pills, legitimately, for a back problem, but I started getting concerned that I wa...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Trees And People A tree that is beginning to grow sends roots down into Mother Earth even as it reaches and opens to the sky above, seeking nourishment from the sun and the moisture in the air and in the rain that falls. In the same way, we can envision ourselves as treelike beings, imagining that we have r...

lani · lani

Where does the time go!!! Celebrated 9 months of sobriety yesterday! Going to my home group tonight to get my big ole coin!!!!! What an awesome feeling and I am so blessed to have come this far...The journey never ends!!!

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 20 Self-centeredness was my problem. All my life people had been doing things for me and I not only expected it, but I was ungrateful and resentful they did...

nique · nique

Ive been sober a little over a week. Yesterday I couldnt remember things I was abut to do or say. Its like I was having mini black outs. It is scary. I am going to my doc today hopefully he can help me. I was just wondering has this happend to any of you??????? Help!!! Love, Allison

nique · nique

for a year now my back has been in such pain I cant stand or walk more than 5 minutes before my back gives out and I fall. Well I went to an orthopedic doc yesterday./ This JERK told me there is nothing wrong with my back he said my back hurts cause I am FAT!!!!! I told him where to stick it and left his office w...

TheStory · TheStory

Was wondering what anyone's experience or thoughts were on this theory. Particularly in regard to depression or bipolar disorder.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	I was looking for help and advice but you pushed me out (Preview) I posted a link to a webpage where someone was sharing their experiences and opinions on aa that were not totaly in favour of aa so i wanted your opinions. I want to know if i should attend aa or not so i thought it best to share that particular page with people on this site who had alot of experience with aa...	Gleeman	9	420	Jul 31, 2008 by Doll
	I need prayers hope and love from you all! (Preview) I did a bad thing today. I overdosed on my medicine and ended up in the ER they pumped my stomache and I feel a lot better. I just dont know how to fight the over whelming desire to drink. I am hurting everyone I love and my world is shrinking. I am so scared and alone. I want to stop hurting but the only way...	nique	7	394	Jul 30, 2008 by StPeteDean
	inconsistent (Preview) Hi Sorry to come here tonight of all nights -i have been drinking - I am from the UK and found your web site some months ago and been reading it for a long while now. I am really at my wits end and very very low although I put on a great face to the outside world!!! My title is named inconsistence because I join...	Buddy	7	518	Jul 30, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ Giving Back (Preview) . . . . he has struck something better than gold. . . . He may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 129 My part of the Seventh Tradition means so...	Sobrietyspell	0	338	Jul 30, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 30th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise, and perhaps its poor performance. Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but...	Sobrietyspell	0	301	Jul 30, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	sober for today... (Preview) I posted this into the ACa as well. Just thought I would keep in touch as much as possible. Thanks for all of your stories. It helps!! Today I surfed...took my kids fishing and focused on them. I too am on anxiety meds. I am not fond of them...but when I get soooo anxious and attacks come on, I would rahter p...	surfergirl	6	416	Jul 29, 2008 by Returned_Here
	Daily Reflections ~ Anonymous Gifts Of Kindness (Preview) As active alcoholics we were always looking for a handout in one way or another. THE TWELVE TRADITIONS ILLUSTRATED, p. 14 The challenge of the Seventh Tradition is a personal challenge, reminding me to share and give of myself. Before sobriety the only thing I ever supported was my habit of drinking....	Sobrietyspell	0	325	Jul 29, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 29th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days, which should be kept from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our contr...	Sobrietyspell	0	264	Jul 29, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Just Me (Preview) Hi everyone and happy sober day!!! Just checking in,i hope everyone is well. Its been a busy summer here it seems i have so much to do and so little time. I have been checking in for the Sunday morning meeting and we have had a couple of good meetings,I would be interested in chairing a meeting if help is ne...	wagon	4	282	Jul 29, 2008 by Returned_Here
	His Will (Preview) Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, 'Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.' T...	Doll	3	252	Jul 29, 2008 by Returned_Here
	Have some fun (Preview) Tuesday, July 29, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Have Some Fun Have some fun. Loosen up a bit. Enjoy life! We do not have to be so somber and serious. We do not have to be so reflective, so critical, so bound up within the rigid parameters and ourselves others, and often...	lani	0	236	Jul 29, 2008 by lani
	With fond memories (Preview) This past week my local AA lost a near dear friend. His name is Patrick. He was a light in the dark for many! He touched many lives. He died sober and happy. He is sorely missed but he definately left his mark on all of our hearts! Please pray for his family and friends who are mourning his losss right no...	nique	4	294	Jul 28, 2008 by Returned_Here
	No Meeting... :( (Preview) Last night I came on the chat to try to talk to some people in recovery. I was looking forward to the meeting that was posted, in one place as at 8pm and another posted as at 9pm. Neither one happened. I was there and two different times one person came in. They both needed help and both were looking for a m...	Returned_Here	4	333	Jul 28, 2008 by Returned_Here
	My share/lead/story....what ever you wish to call it... LOL (Preview) Hello everyone.... I'm an alcoholic/addict. I came to the rooms of AA over 7 years ago, completely whipped, looking for some answers. In the beginning I didn't believe that I was powerless over alcohol, drugs, or anything for that matter, I thought I could somehow survive on my own will power. I just...	Returned_Here	7	369	Jul 28, 2008 by Returned_Here
	What length would you go to, really? (Preview) "If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it ......." AA BigBook CH 5 "How It Works" There's a woman in my HG, mid to late 40's. She's been in the program a little over a year and every single (and I mean EVERY) meeting she whines and cries abo...	Doll	4	486	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	a new day (Preview) today was another encouraging day at the meeting	naresh	7	307	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 28th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To continue the paraphrase of the psalm: "The judgments of the twelve steps are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than whiskey, yea, than much fine whiskey, sweeter also than wine. Moreover, they warn alcoholics and in keeping of them there is g...	Sobrietyspell	1	344	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	Daily Reflections ~ Those Who Still Suffer (Preview) Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 232 A.A. groups exist to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Large or small, firmly established or brand-new, speaker, discussion or...	Sobrietyspell	1	361	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	I attended my 1st AA (Preview) I posted this onto the ACA board as well. I need to keep going....it helped! It was a long day. I went to an AA meeting and had a major breakdown. It was kind of weird. Not intimate like the ACa meeting. However, within the handful of people that were in attendance, I met two girls that were great. One talk...	surfergirl	9	1225	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	Fear (Preview) Thought for the Day Monday, July 28, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Fear One day, I decided to try something new. I took my ten-year-old son out on the St. Croix River on a Waverunner. A Waverunner is a small boating vehicle resembling a motorcycle. We donned...	lani	0	340	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	Freedom Seekers (Preview) I just wanted to share a neat experience that took about a month to get going, but became a reality today. The "Freedom Seekers" Group was born. As the name sounds, the group was formed for those trying to escape from their personal demons. But it also has another meaning, for those behind...	Dave Harm	3	450	Jul 28, 2008 by nique
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 27th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To paraphrase the psalm: "We alcoholics declare the power of liquor and drunkenness showeth its handiwork. Day unto day uttereth hangovers and night unto night showeth suffering. The law of A.A. is perfect, converting the drunk. The testimony of A.A. is sure, making...	Sobrietyspell	1	329	Jul 28, 2008 by surfergirl
	Daily Reflections ~ Giving Freely (Preview) We will make every personal sacrifice necessary to insure the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will do this because we have learned to love God and one another. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 234 To be self-supporting through my own contributions was never a strong characteristic during my days as a practici...	Sobrietyspell	0	288	Jul 27, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	See You All Soon! (Preview) Hi everyone, Just to say that I am going away early tomorrow morning to see my parents for a week or so. If anyone wants to take over the Language of Letting Go postings that would be great. I need this break and it will be good to see my parents. I told them last time about being an alcoholic and going to A...	Quetzal	5	360	Jul 27, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy Sunday Everyone! (Preview) It's 5am and I dont have to be up for another 4 hours but here I am!! But it feels real good! No regrets about yesterday, no hangover just peace and serenity. This week has been full of ups and downs. But what I see in retrospect the downs were only a set up for the ups!! Let me explain. I have severe back and...	nique	4	269	Jul 27, 2008 by Returned_Here
	19 Years Ago Today (Preview) I called a close friend of mine to invite him out drinking to celebrate. Steve asked "What's the occasion?" and I told him that I was celebrating my last night of drinking and the beginning of my sobriety. He just laughed and said "Ok sure, where are we going?". I actually ha...	StPeteDean	7	466	Jul 27, 2008 by Returned_Here
	searching for beginners (Preview) I went onto the site for my surrounding cities. The beginners meetings are scarce. Is it imperative that I start there? Can I go to a womens meeting? I am happy though! I found one with daycare. Wow..what a treat. Especially with a resisting hubby.	surfergirl	6	468	Jul 27, 2008 by Returned_Here
	Hi, I'm new (Preview) Hi All, I'm new here and brand new to AA. I have only recently been able to actually admit that I am an alcoholic after attending an intensive outpatient program, getting the education, and hearing some of the other people's stories. I have not been to AA yet but plan on attending a meeting tomorrow afte...	Eggfooyu	4	441	Jul 27, 2008 by Returned_Here
	Daily Reflections ~ The "Worth" Of Sobriety (Preview) Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. TWELVE AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 160 When I go shopping I look at the prices and if I need what I see, I buy it and pay. Now that I am supposed to be in rehabilitation, I have to straighten out my life. When I go to a meetin...	Sobrietyspell	2	271	Jul 27, 2008 by Doll
	I'M HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) OMG!!! I am soooo happy to be able to get back into this site!!!! I had removed Norton Internet Security and installed something else, and my computer was all jacked up for a LONG time, until I was able to get some decent help!! I am going to have to play with my firewall every time I want to get on MIP now, bu...	jonijoni1	6	363	Jul 27, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Letting Go (Preview) Stop trying so hard to control things. It is not our job to control people, outcomes, circumstances, and life. Maybe in the past we couldn't trust and let things happen. But we can now. The way life is unfolding is good. Let it unfold. Stop trying so hard to do better, be better, and be more. Who we are an...	Quetzal	0	239	Jul 27, 2008 by Quetzal
	Gong into unfamiliar territory (Preview) Well, some of you may know me from ACA board. I have decided to rid my life of alcohol. I am not sure how the program works. I love the ACA program and do not want to stray from that. I also have limited support with my children at home and they are young. HOw do I get started? Besides the will to give up drinking...	surfergirl	4	413	Jul 26, 2008 by surfergirl
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 26th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ When we come to the end of our lives on earth, we will take no material thing with us. We will not take one cent in our cold, dead hands. The only things that we may take are the things we have given away. If we have helped others, we may take that with us; if we have given of our time and m...	Sobrietyspell	0	279	Jul 26, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	advice? (Preview) so i started using and drinking at age 11.i went to rehab after an overdose on extasy last november.lately ive been drinking and drugging with my brother who was no watch me this summer since i cant be alone because im suicidal.im hookon meth no lie.i want to get out of this trap i am an alchoholic/adict b...	hellobecka	8	532	Jul 26, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Owning Our Power (Preview) Don't you see? We do not have to be so victimized by life, by people, by situations, by work, by our friends, by our love relationships, by our family, by our feelings, our thoughts, our circumstances, and ourselves. We are not victims. We do not have to be victims. That is the whole point! Yes, admi...	Quetzal	0	253	Jul 26, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ Those Who Still Suffer (Preview) For us, if we neglect those who are still sick, there is unremitting danger to our own lives and sanity. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151 I know the torment of drinking compulsively to quiet my nerves and my fears. I also know the pain of white-knuckled sobriety. Today, I do not forget the unkn...	Sobrietyspell	0	329	Jul 25, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 25th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We are living on borrowed time. We are living today because of A.A. and the grace of God. And what there is left of our lives we owe to A.A. and to God. We should make the best use we can of our borrowed time and in some small measure pay back for that part of our lives which we wasted bef...	Sobrietyspell	0	287	Jul 25, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Hi, I'm new here (Preview) I haven't drank in 2 weeks now, and I'm working on getting my life back together and this forum looks like the kind of support I need. I hope to get to know you all and you can help me help myself to a new life of sobriety after a foggy last 20 years.	Billdo	6	324	Jul 25, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Keep at It (Preview) Keep practicing your recovery behaviors, even when they feel awkward, even when they haven't quite taken yet, even if you don't get it yet. Sometimes it takes years for a recovery concept to move from our mind into our heart and soul. We need to work at recovery behaviors with the diligence, effort,...	Quetzal	3	256	Jul 25, 2008 by Quetzal
	Father Leo (Preview) MISFORTUNE "Experience has taught me this, that we undo ourselves by impatience. Misfortunes have their life and their limits, their sickness and their health." --Michel de Montaigne Nothing lasts forever. At times I feel sad, angry, resentful and ashamed -- but it passes. In my recov...	lani	0	219	Jul 25, 2008 by lani
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 23rd July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We should remember that all A.A.'s have "clay feet." We should not set any member upon a pedestal and mark her or him out as a perfect A.A. It's not fair to the person to be singled out in this fashion and if the person is wise she or he will not wish it. If the person we sing...	Sobrietyspell	1	321	Jul 25, 2008 by lani
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 24th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ A.A. is like a dike, holding back the ocean of liquor. If we take one glass of liquor, it is like making a small hole in the dike and once such a hole has been made, the whole ocean of alcohol may rush in upon us. By practicing the A.A. principles we keep the dike strong and in repair. W...	Sobrietyspell	1	291	Jul 25, 2008 by lani
	Bad headaches and loneliness (Preview) Hi all, noah, alcoholic. Wow, what a road to be back in AA! This is where I started a long time ago, but lost my way. I've been hurting, and I needed to come out and say that I am an alcoholic. I drink and it hurts me in every way. I go into denial, and it takes sometimes earth shaking wake up calls to get through t...	noahsark	5	726	Jul 25, 2008 by lani
	I'm back... (Preview) I've been perusing the messages here on occasion but I haven't posted in a long time. Reading Allison's (Nique's) post from a few days ago shook me up and has motivated me to post again. I have been taking narcotic pain pills, legitimately, for a back problem, but I started getting concerned that I wa...	jc2008	7	448	Jul 25, 2008 by lani
	Children of Mother Earth (Preview) Trees And People A tree that is beginning to grow sends roots down into Mother Earth even as it reaches and opens to the sky above, seeking nourishment from the sun and the moisture in the air and in the rain that falls. In the same way, we can envision ourselves as treelike beings, imagining that we have r...	Sobrietyspell	0	287	Jul 24, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	9 months baby!!!!! (Preview) Where does the time go!!! Celebrated 9 months of sobriety yesterday! Going to my home group tonight to get my big ole coin!!!!! What an awesome feeling and I am so blessed to have come this far...The journey never ends!!!	lani	7	895	Jul 24, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ Helping Others (Preview) Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 20 Self-centeredness was my problem. All my life people had been doing things for me and I not only expected it, but I was ungrateful and resentful they did...	Sobrietyspell	0	329	Jul 24, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Short Term Memory Loss (Preview) Ive been sober a little over a week. Yesterday I couldnt remember things I was abut to do or say. Its like I was having mini black outs. It is scary. I am going to my doc today hopefully he can help me. I was just wondering has this happend to any of you??????? Help!!! Love, Allison	nique	3	802	Jul 24, 2008 by Phil
	Doctors Stink! (Preview) for a year now my back has been in such pain I cant stand or walk more than 5 minutes before my back gives out and I fall. Well I went to an orthopedic doc yesterday./ This JERK told me there is nothing wrong with my back he said my back hurts cause I am FAT!!!!! I told him where to stick it and left his office w...	nique	2	357	Jul 24, 2008 by Quetzal
	Self Medication (Preview) Was wondering what anyone's experience or thoughts were on this theory. Particularly in regard to depression or bipolar disorder.	TheStory	9	482	Jul 24, 2008 by hellobecka
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