Alcoholics Anonymous

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

I have a very large purse, and I am going to share a little and in the process, WHACK myself upside the head for a moment. I saw this meditation subject in an email I got today, and thought it might apply to some others, as I know it sure does apply to me. (Paraphrased for AA appropriateness.....) Do It Now! I...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Without unity, the heart of A.A. would cease to beat; . . . . AS BILL SEES IT, p. 125 Without unity I would be unable to recover in A.A. on a daily basis. By practicing unity within my group, with other A.A. members and at all levels of this great Fellowship, I receive a pronounced feeling of knowing that I am...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Fifth, I have learned to live one day at a time. I have finally realized the great fact that all I have is now. This sweeps away all vain regret and it makes my thoughts of the future free of fear. Now is mine. I can do what I want with it. I own it, for better or worse. What I do now, in this...

Artsy Gal · Artsy Gal

I think this is such a wonderful support system. I am a 39 year old woman and I've been struggling with alcohol for many years. I look after myself in all other ways; working out, eating healthy, don't smoke or do drugs. BUT I know in my heart that I'm an alcoholic. There's also a strong genetic component o...

CriscoJones · CriscoJones

Hi my name is Kristi. I'm an alcoholic. I started when I was 18. I have 2 dwi's. I have failed 1 marriage. I become physically ill when i think about who I was before. How alcohol controlled me. I have been fighting it for 2 years. I stayed sober for 6 months last year. Here and there I drink. It's nowhere clos...

tlcate · tlcate

So these last few days have been trying. But I keep grabbing onto anything that will get me healthy again. I go to my home group meeting and have to face the secretary - which was the first call I made when I was on my knees and cursing AA Sunday morning. I was embarrassed. Ends up - he took something away f...

Quetzal · Quetzal

... in thy book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me when as yet there was none of them. -- Ps. 139:16 Some people believe that each of our days were planned, Divinely Ordered, before we were born. God knew, they say, and planned exactly what was to transpire. Others sugge...

Jaanneew · Jaanneew

BREAKFREE feels like the comfortable but sick damaged cocoon i have lived in is not looking or feeling like home aymore it's only by repeated humiliations and isolations that i'm finally growing and through this programme and my faith in a higher power i am actually growing wings i came into this amaz...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

On anvils of experience, the structure of our Society was hammered out. . . . Thus has it been with A.A. By faith and by works we have been able to build upon the lessons of an incredible experience. They live today in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, which - God willing - shall sustain us in...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Fourth, I have turned to a Power greater than myself. Thank God, I am no longer at the center of the universe. The entire world does not revolve around me any longer. I am only one among many. I have a Father in heaven and I am only one of His children and a small one at that. But I can dep...

forpetessake · forpetessake

Hello everyone! My name is Bill aka forpetessake. Well...I am one of the newest members of the worlds largest organization that on one wanted to join. lol At least that is what my sponser joked about last night. It is true though, isnt it? None of us who are alcoholics ever had a desire to become one. Yet....

Phil · Phil

Common sense obituary.......... My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by. Today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence i...

celtcgrrl · celtcgrrl

Yippee! I made my 60 days!

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Shoemaker, stick to thy last! . . . better do one thing supremely well than many badly. That is the central theme of this Tradition [Five]. Around it our Society gathers in unity. The very life of our Fellowship requires the preservation of this principle. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 150 Th...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Third, I have learned how to be honest. What a relief! No more ducking or dodging. No more tall tales. No more pretending to be what I am not. My cards are on the table for the entire world to see. "I am what I am," as Popeye used to say in the comics. I have had an unsavory pas...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi Laurie, Congratulations!!! What an amazing achievement!!! You truly are a great inspiration to many people. Happy birthday, my friend. ((Hugs))) Carol

tlcate · tlcate

16 years old, wise beyond her years - and concerned about her ma. Even though she knows what is going on - she hasn't seen her mom really break down. Yesterday - I'm crying out of nowhere. She asks what is wrong - I say I am just having a tough time - I will be happy again soon. She says "Eat a cookie.&qu...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Trust yourself. Trust what you know. Sometimes, it is hard to stand in our own truth and trust what we know, especially when others would try to convince us otherwise. In these cases, others may be dealing with issues of guilt and shame. They may have their own agenda. They may be immersed in denial...

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

This historical literature was written by Evan W. at the request of Dr. Bob. Notice what a hard line it draws between being "in the program" and out of the program. Over the decades the message has become dilluted as people have been showing up earlier in age and in essense "aren't re...

lani · lani

Thank you all for your well wishes for my one year sobriety bday! It certainly inflated my ego....Along with the very cool coin I got from my sponsor and gifts from various friends!! Boy am I all that or what!? My ego was further inflated by the many phone calls and hugs I receive from my home group and my s...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Hope all are doing well. Been reading here on and off, not posting so much. Been keeping tabs on my recovery through a few meetings and sponsor, and building on the personal relationship with the God of my understanding, which is so important. Also balancing work and volunteering for some political s...

Quetzal · Quetzal

There is an important message for us first thing every day. Often, once we get started with the day, we may not listen as closely to life and ourselves as we do in those still moments when we first awaken. An ideal time to listen to ourselves is when we are laying quietly, our defenses are down, and we'...

PJ Tucker · PJ Tucker

I haven't been here in a while; suffered a horrible relapse; mainly due to my retinal detachment issue. But back because I need your comfort.

tlcate · tlcate

At 58 days I drank....again. Newcomer I am. Life has thrown some big, very painful curves at me over the last two weeks - and I tried so hard to keep doing the right things - at the most painful parts - get my fanny to a meeting. Finally overwhelmed - I throw up my hands, grab the bottle and scream out for hel...

bbz73 · bbz73

Hi I'm an alcoholic, I don't know if I'm supposed to share like this so please let me know if it's not appropriate. How it was! I started drinking before I was 14 as I remember being drunk at my 14th B'day. I grew up around drugs and alcohol and it was the norm for me. I realised at 16 I was starting to drink a bi...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

We miss you! Joni

Rosie · Rosie

Hi All, I have been reading on here almost everyday for a few weeks even though I have been struggling to stay sober and not fully succeeding. Thanks to Quetzel messaging me and emailing me everyday I have been able to keep my head above water and to come out of the relapse. I had wrote to someone that I have...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

Hi Everyone, I need some help. A little over five months ago I was introduced to a person totally out of control. I took him under my wing and began helping him from day one. He went to meetings with me and grew pretty quick. He's been a great student and is always wanting to learn more. The problem is he...

lani · lani

Happy fall to all!!!! Hey I think I see Dean up there in the mountains!!!!

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We will want the good that is in us all, even in the worst of us, to flower and to grow. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 With the self-discipline and insight gained from practicing Step Ten, I begin to know the gratifications of sobriety not as mere abstinence from alcohol, but as recovery in every department of my l...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Now that we have considered the obligations of real, working members of A.A., let us examine what the rewards are that have come to us as a result of our new way of living. First, I understand myself more than I ever did before. I have learned what was the matter with me and I know now...

PJ Tucker · PJ Tucker

I have missed you - and all your sage advice and friendship. What is up?

beachgirl · beachgirl

I am going thru a statewide, routine criminal background check for healthcare professionals, and one question is driving me crazy, because I did get a DWI 15 years ago. Here 'tis : "Have you ever been arrested/convicted of a crime/offense(minor traffic offenses-speeding/parking- need no...

TysonMike · TysonMike

11 Weeks! Never would have thought I would make it this long. The first week was hell. The first month was much easier, but other areas of my life-ok just work, started turning BAD. I'm sure you guys watch the news, economy, but the market especially for me. I had an urge to down a 5th of Jack just to cal...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day For the past few weeks we have been asking ourselves some searching questions. We have not been able to answer them all, as we would like. But the right answers to these questions will depend on the usefulness and effectiveness of our lives and to some extent the usefulness and e...

Quetzal · Quetzal

"When I began recovery from chemical dependency, I had to face my money mess stone cold sober, and I really had a mess," said one woman. "I wasn't able to earn much at first, and it was important to me to make amends. I had past due bills from years before. I needed to try to stay current w...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Many of us feel like we need a rulebook, a microscope, and a warranty to get through life. We feel uncertain, frightened. We want the security of knowing what's going to happen, and how we shall act. We don't trust life or ourselves. We don't trust the Plan. We want to be in control. "I've m...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Obviously, the dilemma of the wanderer from faith is that of profound confusion. He thinks himself lost to the comfort of any conviction at all. He cannot attain in even a small degree the assurance of the believer, the agnostic, or the atheist. He is the bewildered one. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADIT...

Quetzal · Quetzal

What's a codependent? The answer's easy. They're some of the most loving, caring people I know. -- Beyond Codependency We don't need to limit an inventory of ourselves to the negatives. Focusing only on what's wrong is a core issue in our codependency. Honestly, fearlessly, ask: "What's...

John: · TLH

By Jhuger. http://www.jhuger.com/kisshank.php This morning there was a knock at my door. When I answered the door I found a well groomed, nicely dressed couple. The man spoke first: John: "Hi! I'm John, and this is Mary." Mary: "Hi! We're here to invite you to come kiss Hank's ass...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Sometimes people we love do things we don't like or approve of. We react. They react. Before long, we're all reacting to each other, and the problem escalates. When do we detach? When we're hooked into a reaction of anger, fear, guilt, or shame. When we get hooked into a power play - an attempt to contr...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The principle that we shall find no enduring strength until we first admit complete defeat is the main taproot from which our whole Society has sprung and flowered. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 21-22 Defeated, and knowing it, I arrived at the doors of A.A., alone and afraid of the unknown....

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Do I realize that I do not know how much time I have left? It may be later than I think. Am I going to do the things that I know I should do before my time runs out? By the way, what is my purpose for the rest of my life? Do I realize all I have to make up for in my past wasted life? Do I know that I...

nique · nique

I watch a lot of tv. Mostly sit-coms. A few minutes ago I had a huge awakening,,,,,,it happens a lot but I usually push it away....but today I retained it. It is a HUGE trigger!! I noticed today that the shows I watch all day and night, 90% there is a lot of beer driniing. Beer was my faorite and watching...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Surrendering is a highly personal and spiritual experience. Surrender is not something we can do in our heads. It is not something we can force or control by willpower. It is something we experience. Acceptance, or surrender, is not a tidy package. Often, it is a package full of hard feelings - an...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

True humility and an open mind can lead us to faith . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 33 My alcoholic thinking led me to believe that I could control my drinking, but I couldnt. When I came to A.A., I realized that God was speaking to me through my group. My mind was open just enough to know that I ne...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Have I got over most of my sensitiveness, my feelings which are too easily hurt, and my just plain laziness and self-satisfaction? Am I willing to go all out for A.A. at no matter what cost to my precious self? Is my own comfort more important to me than doing the things that need to...

Greer Ruby · Greer Ruby

Hello all, I am new to this board. I am not able to get to live meetings at this time. Location issues and anonymity issues as well. I first became sober in 6/2003 and made it until 9/2007. I am currently a daily drinker as is my husband. I hate it, I have managed to hide it from friends and family until th...

matay · matay

Hi Folks, As you know my wife is recovering (very nicely) from an operation. And while she isn't an alcoholic she handed me the nicest of compliments they other day: I want to be like you, always positive and and thinking good things. Unknown to her in the beginning, she knows now, I was applying the prin...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

A friend forwarded this to me via email. It was purportedly written by the Dalai Lama as his guidelines for 2008, but I am not so sure. Either way, the advice looks pretty good to me. Instructions for Life Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.When you lose, d...

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	WHACK!!!! (Preview) I have a very large purse, and I am going to share a little and in the process, WHACK myself upside the head for a moment. I saw this meditation subject in an email I got today, and thought it might apply to some others, as I know it sure does apply to me. (Paraphrased for AA appropriateness.....) Do It Now! I...	jonijoni1	2	309	Oct 25, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Daily Reflections ~ A.A.'s Heartbeat (Preview) Without unity, the heart of A.A. would cease to beat; . . . . AS BILL SEES IT, p. 125 Without unity I would be unable to recover in A.A. on a daily basis. By practicing unity within my group, with other A.A. members and at all levels of this great Fellowship, I receive a pronounced feeling of knowing that I am...	Sobrietyspell	0	361	Oct 25, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 25th Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Fifth, I have learned to live one day at a time. I have finally realized the great fact that all I have is now. This sweeps away all vain regret and it makes my thoughts of the future free of fear. Now is mine. I can do what I want with it. I own it, for better or worse. What I do now, in this...	Sobrietyspell	0	313	Oct 25, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Hi - I'm a new female member to this board (Preview) I think this is such a wonderful support system. I am a 39 year old woman and I've been struggling with alcohol for many years. I look after myself in all other ways; working out, eating healthy, don't smoke or do drugs. BUT I know in my heart that I'm an alcoholic. There's also a strong genetic component o...	Artsy Gal	14	496	Oct 25, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Long time alchy. Time to get my life back. (Preview) Hi my name is Kristi. I'm an alcoholic. I started when I was 18. I have 2 dwi's. I have failed 1 marriage. I become physically ill when i think about who I was before. How alcohol controlled me. I have been fighting it for 2 years. I stayed sober for 6 months last year. Here and there I drink. It's nowhere clos...	CriscoJones	8	430	Oct 25, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Amazing Group of Drunks (Preview) So these last few days have been trying. But I keep grabbing onto anything that will get me healthy again. I go to my home group meeting and have to face the secretary - which was the first call I made when I was on my knees and cursing AA Sunday morning. I was embarrassed. Ends up - he took something away f...	tlcate	4	391	Oct 25, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Letting Go of the Past (Preview) ... in thy book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me when as yet there was none of them. -- Ps. 139:16 Some people believe that each of our days were planned, Divinely Ordered, before we were born. God knew, they say, and planned exactly what was to transpire. Others sugge...	Quetzal	1	263	Oct 25, 2008 by Doll
	BREAK FREE (Preview) BREAKFREE feels like the comfortable but sick damaged cocoon i have lived in is not looking or feeling like home aymore it's only by repeated humiliations and isolations that i'm finally growing and through this programme and my faith in a higher power i am actually growing wings i came into this amaz...	Jaanneew	9	509	Oct 25, 2008 by Doll
	Daily Reflections ~ "By Faith And By Works" (Preview) On anvils of experience, the structure of our Society was hammered out. . . . Thus has it been with A.A. By faith and by works we have been able to build upon the lessons of an incredible experience. They live today in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, which - God willing - shall sustain us in...	Sobrietyspell	0	377	Oct 24, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 24th Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Fourth, I have turned to a Power greater than myself. Thank God, I am no longer at the center of the universe. The entire world does not revolve around me any longer. I am only one among many. I have a Father in heaven and I am only one of His children and a small one at that. But I can dep...	Sobrietyspell	0	290	Oct 24, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	New Guy To The Board-Newbie To AA-Long Time Alcoholic (Preview) Hello everyone! My name is Bill aka forpetessake. Well...I am one of the newest members of the worlds largest organization that on one wanted to join. lol At least that is what my sponser joked about last night. It is true though, isnt it? None of us who are alcoholics ever had a desire to become one. Yet....	forpetessake	31	1087	Oct 24, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Obituary (Preview) Common sense obituary.......... My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by. Today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence i...	Phil	1	389	Oct 24, 2008 by beachgirl
	60 days! (Preview) Yippee! I made my 60 days!	celtcgrrl	7	359	Oct 24, 2008 by Doll
	Daily Reflections ~ What We Know Best (Preview) Shoemaker, stick to thy last! . . . better do one thing supremely well than many badly. That is the central theme of this Tradition [Five]. Around it our Society gathers in unity. The very life of our Fellowship requires the preservation of this principle. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 150 Th...	Sobrietyspell	0	421	Oct 23, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 23rd Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Third, I have learned how to be honest. What a relief! No more ducking or dodging. No more tall tales. No more pretending to be what I am not. My cards are on the table for the entire world to see. "I am what I am," as Popeye used to say in the comics. I have had an unsavory pas...	Sobrietyspell	0	345	Oct 23, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Woo-Hoo Lani - Happy 1st Birthday!!! (Preview) Hi Laurie, Congratulations!!! What an amazing achievement!!! You truly are a great inspiration to many people. Happy birthday, my friend. ((Hugs))) Carol	Quetzal	13	503	Oct 23, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	God Bless My Daughter (Preview) 16 years old, wise beyond her years - and concerned about her ma. Even though she knows what is going on - she hasn't seen her mom really break down. Yesterday - I'm crying out of nowhere. She asks what is wrong - I say I am just having a tough time - I will be happy again soon. She says "Eat a cookie.&qu...	tlcate	3	337	Oct 23, 2008 by TLH
	Holding Your Own (Preview) Trust yourself. Trust what you know. Sometimes, it is hard to stand in our own truth and trust what we know, especially when others would try to convince us otherwise. In these cases, others may be dealing with issues of guilt and shame. They may have their own agenda. They may be immersed in denial...	Quetzal	2	279	Oct 23, 2008 by Jaanneew
	1940 "Definition of an Alcoholic Anonymous" from "A manual for Alcoholics Anonymous" (Preview) This historical literature was written by Evan W. at the request of Dr. Bob. Notice what a hard line it draws between being "in the program" and out of the program. Over the decades the message has become dilluted as people have been showing up earlier in age and in essense "aren't re...	StPeteDean	6	3643	Oct 23, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Its all about me...... (Preview) Thank you all for your well wishes for my one year sobriety bday! It certainly inflated my ego....Along with the very cool coin I got from my sponsor and gifts from various friends!! Boy am I all that or what!? My ego was further inflated by the many phone calls and hugs I receive from my home group and my s...	lani	6	992	Oct 23, 2008 by ChicknLittle
	Light check-in (Preview) Hope all are doing well. Been reading here on and off, not posting so much. Been keeping tabs on my recovery through a few meetings and sponsor, and building on the personal relationship with the God of my understanding, which is so important. Also balancing work and volunteering for some political s...	jonijoni1	16	1054	Oct 23, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Morning Cues (Preview) There is an important message for us first thing every day. Often, once we get started with the day, we may not listen as closely to life and ourselves as we do in those still moments when we first awaken. An ideal time to listen to ourselves is when we are laying quietly, our defenses are down, and we'...	Quetzal	0	276	Oct 23, 2008 by Quetzal
	Hey Y'all - (Preview) I haven't been here in a while; suffered a horrible relapse; mainly due to my retinal detachment issue. But back because I need your comfort.	PJ Tucker	21	654	Oct 22, 2008 by Phil
	Just for today (Preview) At 58 days I drank....again. Newcomer I am. Life has thrown some big, very painful curves at me over the last two weeks - and I tried so hard to keep doing the right things - at the most painful parts - get my fanny to a meeting. Finally overwhelmed - I throw up my hands, grab the bottle and scream out for hel...	tlcate	7	326	Oct 22, 2008 by tlcate
	Hi I'm an alcoholic (Preview) Hi I'm an alcoholic, I don't know if I'm supposed to share like this so please let me know if it's not appropriate. How it was! I started drinking before I was 14 as I remember being drunk at my 14th B'day. I grew up around drugs and alcohol and it was the norm for me. I realised at 16 I was starting to drink a bi...	bbz73	13	501	Oct 22, 2008 by bbz73
	YOO HOOO justin (Soberdrunk)... come back!! (Preview) We miss you! Joni	jonijoni1	1	278	Oct 22, 2008 by Quetzal
	Relapse (Preview) Hi All, I have been reading on here almost everyday for a few weeks even though I have been struggling to stay sober and not fully succeeding. Thanks to Quetzel messaging me and emailing me everyday I have been able to keep my head above water and to come out of the relapse. I had wrote to someone that I have...	Rosie	10	539	Oct 21, 2008 by Jednorozec
	need a great phrase (Preview) Hi Everyone, I need some help. A little over five months ago I was introduced to a person totally out of control. I took him under my wing and began helping him from day one. He went to meetings with me and grew pretty quick. He's been a great student and is always wanting to learn more. The problem is he...	Dave Harm	8	380	Oct 21, 2008 by Jednorozec
	happy fall!! (Preview) Happy fall to all!!!! Hey I think I see Dean up there in the mountains!!!!	lani	4	458	Oct 21, 2008 by Phil
	Daily Reflections ~ Nothing Grows In The Dark (Preview) We will want the good that is in us all, even in the worst of us, to flower and to grow. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 With the self-discipline and insight gained from practicing Step Ten, I begin to know the gratifications of sobriety not as mere abstinence from alcohol, but as recovery in every department of my l...	Sobrietyspell	0	338	Oct 21, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 21st Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Now that we have considered the obligations of real, working members of A.A., let us examine what the rewards are that have come to us as a result of our new way of living. First, I understand myself more than I ever did before. I have learned what was the matter with me and I know now...	Sobrietyspell	0	318	Oct 21, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Where is Rosie? (Preview) I have missed you - and all your sage advice and friendship. What is up?	PJ Tucker	3	335	Oct 21, 2008 by PJ Tucker
	criminal background checks (Preview) I am going thru a statewide, routine criminal background check for healthcare professionals, and one question is driving me crazy, because I did get a DWI 15 years ago. Here 'tis : "Have you ever been arrested/convicted of a crime/offense(minor traffic offenses-speeding/parking- need no...	beachgirl	6	476	Oct 21, 2008 by beachgirl
	77 (Preview) 11 Weeks! Never would have thought I would make it this long. The first week was hell. The first month was much easier, but other areas of my life-ok just work, started turning BAD. I'm sure you guys watch the news, economy, but the market especially for me. I had an urge to down a 5th of Jack just to cal...	TysonMike	7	440	Oct 21, 2008 by lani
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 20th Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day For the past few weeks we have been asking ourselves some searching questions. We have not been able to answer them all, as we would like. But the right answers to these questions will depend on the usefulness and effectiveness of our lives and to some extent the usefulness and e...	Sobrietyspell	1	320	Oct 21, 2008 by lani
	Financial Responsibility (Preview) "When I began recovery from chemical dependency, I had to face my money mess stone cold sober, and I really had a mess," said one woman. "I wasn't able to earn much at first, and it was important to me to make amends. I had past due bills from years before. I needed to try to stay current w...	Quetzal	1	315	Oct 21, 2008 by lani
	Throwing Out the Rule Book (Preview) Many of us feel like we need a rulebook, a microscope, and a warranty to get through life. We feel uncertain, frightened. We want the security of knowing what's going to happen, and how we shall act. We don't trust life or ourselves. We don't trust the Plan. We want to be in control. "I've m...	Quetzal	2	400	Oct 20, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ Solace For Confusion (Preview) Obviously, the dilemma of the wanderer from faith is that of profound confusion. He thinks himself lost to the comfort of any conviction at all. He cannot attain in even a small degree the assurance of the believer, the agnostic, or the atheist. He is the bewildered one. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADIT...	Sobrietyspell	0	375	Oct 20, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Our Good Points (Preview) What's a codependent? The answer's easy. They're some of the most loving, caring people I know. -- Beyond Codependency We don't need to limit an inventory of ourselves to the negatives. Focusing only on what's wrong is a core issue in our codependency. Honestly, fearlessly, ask: "What's...	Quetzal	1	320	Oct 20, 2008 by Rosie
	A little humor this morning. (Preview) By Jhuger. http://www.jhuger.com/kisshank.php This morning there was a knock at my door. When I answered the door I found a well groomed, nicely dressed couple. The man spoke first: John: "Hi! I'm John, and this is Mary." Mary: "Hi! We're here to invite you to come kiss Hank's ass...	TLH	10	1225	Oct 20, 2008 by TLH
	Detaching with Love (Preview) Sometimes people we love do things we don't like or approve of. We react. They react. Before long, we're all reacting to each other, and the problem escalates. When do we detach? When we're hooked into a reaction of anger, fear, guilt, or shame. When we get hooked into a power play - an attempt to contr...	Quetzal	0	271	Oct 20, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ A.A.'s "Main Taproot" (Preview) The principle that we shall find no enduring strength until we first admit complete defeat is the main taproot from which our whole Society has sprung and flowered. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 21-22 Defeated, and knowing it, I arrived at the doors of A.A., alone and afraid of the unknown....	Sobrietyspell	0	356	Oct 19, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 19th Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Do I realize that I do not know how much time I have left? It may be later than I think. Am I going to do the things that I know I should do before my time runs out? By the way, what is my purpose for the rest of my life? Do I realize all I have to make up for in my past wasted life? Do I know that I...	Sobrietyspell	0	286	Oct 19, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Awakening (Preview) I watch a lot of tv. Mostly sit-coms. A few minutes ago I had a huge awakening,,,,,,it happens a lot but I usually push it away....but today I retained it. It is a HUGE trigger!! I noticed today that the shows I watch all day and night, 90% there is a lot of beer driniing. Beer was my faorite and watching...	nique	2	282	Oct 19, 2008 by Doll
	Feelings and Surrender (Preview) Surrendering is a highly personal and spiritual experience. Surrender is not something we can do in our heads. It is not something we can force or control by willpower. It is something we experience. Acceptance, or surrender, is not a tidy package. Often, it is a package full of hard feelings - an...	Quetzal	2	341	Oct 19, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ An Open Mind (Preview) True humility and an open mind can lead us to faith . . . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 33 My alcoholic thinking led me to believe that I could control my drinking, but I couldnt. When I came to A.A., I realized that God was speaking to me through my group. My mind was open just enough to know that I ne...	Sobrietyspell	0	362	Oct 18, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 18th Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Have I got over most of my sensitiveness, my feelings which are too easily hurt, and my just plain laziness and self-satisfaction? Am I willing to go all out for A.A. at no matter what cost to my precious self? Is my own comfort more important to me than doing the things that need to...	Sobrietyspell	0	370	Oct 18, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Relaps (closed) (Preview) Hello all, I am new to this board. I am not able to get to live meetings at this time. Location issues and anonymity issues as well. I first became sober in 6/2003 and made it until 9/2007. I am currently a daily drinker as is my husband. I hate it, I have managed to hide it from friends and family until th...	Greer Ruby	18	565	Oct 18, 2008 by StPeteDean
	My wife's favourite .... (Preview) Hi Folks, As you know my wife is recovering (very nicely) from an operation. And while she isn't an alcoholic she handed me the nicest of compliments they other day: I want to be like you, always positive and and thinking good things. Unknown to her in the beginning, she knows now, I was applying the prin...	matay	2	316	Oct 18, 2008 by matay
	some sage advice (Preview) A friend forwarded this to me via email. It was purportedly written by the Dalai Lama as his guidelines for 2008, but I am not so sure. Either way, the advice looks pretty good to me. Instructions for Life Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.When you lose, d...	Sick of being sick	3	441	Oct 18, 2008 by Doll
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