Alcoholics Anonymous

Star_shadow16 · Star_shadow16

Hello everyone... I dont know Ive NEVER done this before.. I realized something last night I drink way too much. And Ive had experiences before where I ended up in the hosptial almost dying, hooked up too a breathing machine and what not. But, then... I didnt realize how bad I was. I thought hey a lot of pe...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

But first of all we shall want sunlight; nothing much can grow in the dark. Meditation is our step out into the sun. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 Sometimes I think I dont have time for prayer and meditation, forgetting that I always found the time to drink. It is possible to make time for anything I want to do if I wa...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day I have learned to be less negative and more positive. I used to take a negative view of almost everything. Most people, in my estimation, were bluffing. There seemed to be very little good in the world, but lots of hypocrisy and sham. People could not be trusted. They would "...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Many of us have worked too hard to make relationships work; sometimes those relationships didn't have a chance because the other person was unavailable or refused to participate. To compensate for the other person's unavailability, we worked too hard. We may have done all or most of the work. Thi...

sn11 · sn11

Please give me your input... I'm new to this and think I might need help, but too scared to admit it. Any help or support you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I'm so tired of beating myself up. I made a list tonight of the things that I do/think about and was hoping someone would help me deter...

tlcate · tlcate

This is something I see at my lit commitment every week. It is my favorite piece. The mature person has developed attitudes in relation to himself and his environment which have lifted him above "childishness" in thought and behaviour. Some of the characteristics of the person who has a...

chewybaca67 · chewybaca67

Howdy do all. My name is Chewbaca and I be an Alcoholic, and new to this forum. Just glad to be around and find this forum as the AA action in my life has slowed to none due to:*Work having me stationed in very Rural locations in NM. *Current job has AA attendence be conflict of interest of sorts. A little mo...

Quetzal · Quetzal

This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou 'canst not then be false to any man. -- William Shakespeare To thine own self be true. A grounding statement for those of us who get caught up in the storm of needs and feelings of others. Listen to the self. What do w...

Doll · Doll

OK, folks! As some of you know my kid once again is in trouble with the law. He turned himself in a few weeks back. Circumstances, a lot of prayer, talking to my sponsor, an attorney and other AA's who've been through it, I bailed the kid out! A long time friend of mine (a guy), who is also in the program, wen...

Quetzal · Quetzal

There is a gift for us in each relationship that comes our way. Sometimes the gift is a behavior we're learning to acquire: detachment, self esteem, becoming confident enough to set a boundary, or owning our power in another way. Some relationships trigger healing in us - healing from issues of t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, Grant me my wishes instead of Thy will be done. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not grant me material possessions,...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day Fear and worry had me down. My drinking increased them. I worried about what I had done when I was drunk. I was afraid of what the consequences might be. I was afraid to face people because of the fear of being found out. Fear kept me in hot water all the time. I was a nervous wreck from...

Doll · Doll

Big Book Of Alcoholics Anonymous Chapter 2There Is A SolutionWe, of Alcoholics Anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem. We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occu...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Do something fun today. If you're relaxing, let yourself relax, without guilt, without worrying about the work that is undone. If you're with loved ones, let yourself love them, and let them love you. Let yourself feel close. Let yourself enjoy your work, for that can be pleasurable too. If...

tlcate · tlcate

Interesting day - odd to watch the changes in myself. I was a sit in chair for my meeting today, a first for me. I am so terrified of speaking in public, but I am learning to not be, thanks to AA. It went well. The usual secretary had not been heard from, so everyone suggested I do it. A regular came in late a...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

GOING WITH THE FLOW Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him. . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 The first words I speak when arising in the morning are, "I arise, O God, to do Thy will." This is the shortest prayer I know and...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day During our thoughts about the rewards that have come to us as a result of our new way of living, we find that we have new kinds of homes, new relationships with our husbands or wives and our children. Also peace, contentment, hope, faith, charity, and new ambition. What are some o...

lani · lani

Keep It Simple Acceptance and faith are capable of producing 100% sobriety. --Grapevine. Acceptance and faith are the most important parts of our recovery. If we boil down Steps One And Two, we'll find acceptance and faith. Acceptance means we see the world as it is, not as we want it to be. We start to...

Marie9 · Marie9

Hi - I was pushed into AA at the age of 18. Remained a member for about 5 years and then put aside. Love the attention of AA bit just chalked it up to typical teenage drinking versus the blanks others filled in. Started drinkin again 8 years ago just a glass or two late in the evenings with my husband - this...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The relationship just wasn't working out, and I wanted it to so badly. I kept thinking if I just made myself look prettier, if I just tried to be a more loving, kind person, then he would love me. I turned myself inside out to be something better, when all along, who I was was okay. I just couldn't see what I w...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Goodness is the natural state of this world. The world is good! Even when it seems evil, it's good. There's only goodness in God. And, that same good is in us all. You can feel it in yourself. You know when you feel good inside. Yes, you are God's child too. You are good & you are sacred. Respect yoursel...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Feeling angry - and, sometimes, the act of blaming - is a natural and necessary part of accepting loss and change - of grieving. We can allow ourselves and others to become angry as we move from denial toward acceptance. As we come to terms with loss and change, we may blame our higher Power, others, or...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

There is a direct linkage among self - examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Page 98 If I do my self - examination first, then surely, Ill have enough humility to pray and meditate - because Ill se...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ I have charity, another word for love. That right kind of love which is not selfish passion but an unselfish, outgoing desire to help other people. To do what is best for the other person, to put what is best for him or her above my own desires. To put God first, the other person sec...

Doll · Doll

Actually its an outpatient surgical procedure. Going for the pain blocks. Have researched it, talked to others, checked out the doc, prayed a lot. Came to the conclusion I can not continue to live in chronic pain. I can't sleep, I've lost 15lbs and my stress level is through the roof. Soooo, at 12:45 to...

happycamper · happycamper

Hello, My name is Lori and Im an alcoholic. Sober by the grace of God and the life changing program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I live in Michigan and I am self - employed. I have 2 grown kids and 2 grandkids that I get to see on a regular basis. Im also involved in Alanon with a garden variety of alkies/addic...

cramcj01 · cramcj01

I hope everyone had a good and safe Halloween! The past couple of days I've been coming down kind of hard on my self. I think that if my dad had never found out about my drinking, or if I didn't have the seizures, I would still be drinking. I find myself saying to others, "Oh, I CANT drink because...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Denial is fertile breeding ground for the behaviors we call codependent: controlling, focusing on others, and neglecting ourselves. Illness and compulsive or addictive behaviors can emerge during denial. Denial can be confusing because it resembles sleeping. We're not really aware we're d...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day I have faith. That thing that makes the world seem right. That thing that makes sense at last. That awareness of the Divine Principle in the universe, which holds it all together and gives it unity and purpose and goodness and meaning. Life is no longer ashes in my mouth or bitter...

CriscoJones · CriscoJones

15 Days since my last drink and now like usual my migraines are starting. the first time i quit it took a month. the second 3 weeks. now 2 weeks. does this happen normally with quitting drinking? at first I thought it was a type of withdrawal symptom. which is possible bec I don't take in any type of caffein...

Quetzal · Quetzal

To let ourselves wholly grieve our losses is how we surrender to the process of life and recovery. Some experts, like Patrick Carnes, call the Twelve Steps "a program for dealing with our losses, a program for dealing with our grief." How do we grieve? Awkwardly. Imperfectly. Usuall...

tlcate · tlcate

I got asked to sponsor someone today! I know I am not ready, graciously declined, made sure she had my number to call if she needs me. But it felt good! Is being flattered egotistical? tlc -- Edited by tlcate at 10:39, 2008-10-30

Paisley · Paisley

I i'm new here but have been around AA for a year or so. Would be grateful for a bit of advice. I recently came home from my 2nd detox and have been sober for 14 days. I am still having really bad cravings - I have tried to think about how that 1st drink will ruin my life and have seen what this terrible illnes...

CriscoJones · CriscoJones

I have been searching for an AA close in my town and I keep seeing abbreviations for the type of meeting. I was just curious what they meant. As Bill Sees it Big Book Meeting Closed Meeting Discussion Meeting Open Meeting Step Meeting Tradition Meeting Twelve Steps and Tradition Meeting. Thanks!

CriscoJones · CriscoJones

I went to my first meeting tonight. I got cold feet yesterday but I did it today! I attended church this morning which loosened me up for tonight. I'm so happy i did. I met a wonderful lady and exchanged numbers. I was definitely the youngest by 10 years. everyone was so nice. so generous with their thoug...

TysonMike · TysonMike

well its 88 days today. Started new job yesterday and like it (so far) Lately, I've been justifying in my head why I can handle one drink because I've 'changed'. I know that's b.s. and I know I won't, especially after seeing a friend I haven't seen in a while on my lunch break (lives 1 block away) and gav...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We're striving for acceptance in recovery - acceptance of our past, other people, our present circumstances, and ourselves. Acceptance brings peace, healing, and freedom - the freedom to take care of ourselves. Acceptance is not a one step process. Before we achieve acceptance, we go toward it...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

All history affords us the spectacle of striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were designed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of sheer self-righteousness while trying to enforce upon the rest of mankind some millennium of their own specificati...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of a 5 year old again. I want to go to McDonald's and think that it is a four star restaurant. I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples in a pond with rocks. I want to...

lani · lani

Hope everyone has a sweet and spooky night!!!! This will scare you!

cramcj01 · cramcj01

Well I'm edging on 50 days. It's weird, the rest of my life still feels like a wreck, but I am pretty confident about staying sober. I have only had two urges to drink lately. One was the start of my vaction (this Monday). Typically I would have woke up at 7:30 a.m. and went straight to the liquor store....

ChicknLittle · ChicknLittle

I'm in one of my little depressed episodes... even on meds they pop up from time to time and tend to last a few days... this one started yesterday. I can't focus on anything, for the past few days I've been so tired all the time. I've been trying to study and do school work and the most I'm getting done is...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Just want to report here that I am feeling extremely low right now. I am coming up on a year again in a couple of weeks, which I think has less to do with this than the time of year, the darkness, and my general tendency to go through periods like this. Was sober for 2 years before the relapse last year, and dur...

nique · nique

Hi all! I have gone to this Christian church for several years now. It is a very big church and they have lots of money. There is a little tiny church I went to for years before. Left it for the hype and excitement of this other church. Well, we are in financial straighnts pretty bad here. To set the sc...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Sometimes God breaks our Spirit to save our Soul Sometimes our heart to make us whole Sometimes God allows pain so we can be Stronger Sometimes sends us failure so we can be humble Sometimes God allows illness so we can take better care of ourselves Sometimes takes everything away so we can learn the val...

nique · nique

I think I finally figured this saying out this week by a major life change. It seems at the present moment I am like Job, but God reminds me that it is just a season, stand tall and know that I am God! Many major things are very bad in my life right now, and I am only handling what I CAN no more no less. Trying t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day I have more peace and contentment. Life has fallen into place. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have found their correct position. Life is whole, all of one piece. I am not cast hither and yon on every wind of circumstance or fancy. I am no longer a dry leaf cast up and away by the bree...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

I try to be as proactive as I can and with the holiday season fast approaching I want to have a plan in place. This will be the 1st Christmas I will be spending alone, and not really looking forward to it. Who else has faced this ? Where did you go ? What did you do ? Finances are not a problem anymore. I hav...

Doll · Doll

His name was D-----. He was really struggling with staying sober. He was doing what his sponsor suggested and was in the process of 90 in 90 when he was found Sunday night in home - he'd hung himself. Just proves, again, that alcoholism WILL kill us! In one way or another. I'm so sad for this man, his family...

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	Hi Im new to this... (Preview) Hello everyone... I dont know Ive NEVER done this before.. I realized something last night I drink way too much. And Ive had experiences before where I ended up in the hosptial almost dying, hooked up too a breathing machine and what not. But, then... I didnt realize how bad I was. I thought hey a lot of pe...	Star_shadow16	11	555	Nov 10, 2008 by Star_shadow16
	Daily Reflections ~ Stepping Into The Sunlight (Preview) But first of all we shall want sunlight; nothing much can grow in the dark. Meditation is our step out into the sun. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 Sometimes I think I dont have time for prayer and meditation, forgetting that I always found the time to drink. It is possible to make time for anything I want to do if I wa...	Sobrietyspell	0	527	Nov 9, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 9th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day I have learned to be less negative and more positive. I used to take a negative view of almost everything. Most people, in my estimation, were bluffing. There seemed to be very little good in the world, but lots of hypocrisy and sham. People could not be trusted. They would "...	Sobrietyspell	0	407	Nov 9, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Accepting Love (Preview) Many of us have worked too hard to make relationships work; sometimes those relationships didn't have a chance because the other person was unavailable or refused to participate. To compensate for the other person's unavailability, we worked too hard. We may have done all or most of the work. Thi...	Quetzal	0	385	Nov 9, 2008 by Quetzal
	Am I an alcoholic--please help? (Preview) Please give me your input... I'm new to this and think I might need help, but too scared to admit it. Any help or support you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I'm so tired of beating myself up. I made a list tonight of the things that I do/think about and was hoping someone would help me deter...	sn11	8	1053	Nov 8, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Emotional Maturity (Preview) This is something I see at my lit commitment every week. It is my favorite piece. The mature person has developed attitudes in relation to himself and his environment which have lifted him above "childishness" in thought and behaviour. Some of the characteristics of the person who has a...	tlcate	3	5062	Nov 8, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Howdy from Central New Mexico (Preview) Howdy do all. My name is Chewbaca and I be an Alcoholic, and new to this forum. Just glad to be around and find this forum as the AA action in my life has slowed to none due to:Work having me stationed in very Rural locations in NM. Current job has AA attendence be conflict of interest of sorts. A little mo...	chewybaca67	9	490	Nov 8, 2008 by chewybaca67
	True to Ourselves (Preview) This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou 'canst not then be false to any man. -- William Shakespeare To thine own self be true. A grounding statement for those of us who get caught up in the storm of needs and feelings of others. Listen to the self. What do w...	Quetzal	0	380	Nov 8, 2008 by Quetzal
	WHO the F does this guy think he is?????? (Preview) OK, folks! As some of you know my kid once again is in trouble with the law. He turned himself in a few weeks back. Circumstances, a lot of prayer, talking to my sponsor, an attorney and other AA's who've been through it, I bailed the kid out! A long time friend of mine (a guy), who is also in the program, wen...	Doll	12	554	Nov 7, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Relationships (Preview) There is a gift for us in each relationship that comes our way. Sometimes the gift is a behavior we're learning to acquire: detachment, self esteem, becoming confident enough to set a boundary, or owning our power in another way. Some relationships trigger healing in us - healing from issues of t...	Quetzal	0	401	Nov 7, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ "The Quality Of Faith" (Preview) This. . . has to do with the quality of faith. . . . In no deep or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. . . . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, Grant me my wishes instead of Thy will be done. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.32 God does not grant me material possessions,...	Sobrietyspell	0	551	Nov 6, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 6th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Fear and worry had me down. My drinking increased them. I worried about what I had done when I was drunk. I was afraid of what the consequences might be. I was afraid to face people because of the fear of being found out. Fear kept me in hot water all the time. I was a nervous wreck from...	Sobrietyspell	0	402	Nov 6, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	There Is A Solution (Preview) Big Book Of Alcoholics Anonymous Chapter 2There Is A SolutionWe, of Alcoholics Anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem. We are average Americans. All sections of this country and many of its occu...	Doll	0	338	Nov 6, 2008 by Doll
	Enjoying Life (Preview) Do something fun today. If you're relaxing, let yourself relax, without guilt, without worrying about the work that is undone. If you're with loved ones, let yourself love them, and let them love you. Let yourself feel close. Let yourself enjoy your work, for that can be pleasurable too. If...	Quetzal	0	488	Nov 6, 2008 by Quetzal
	Subtle Changes (Preview) Interesting day - odd to watch the changes in myself. I was a sit in chair for my meeting today, a first for me. I am so terrified of speaking in public, but I am learning to not be, thanks to AA. It went well. The usual secretary had not been heard from, so everyone suggested I do it. A regular came in late a...	tlcate	0	357	Nov 5, 2008 by tlcate
	Daily Reflections ~ Going With The Flow (Preview) GOING WITH THE FLOW Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him. . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 The first words I speak when arising in the morning are, "I arise, O God, to do Thy will." This is the shortest prayer I know and...	Sobrietyspell	0	830	Nov 5, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 5th Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day During our thoughts about the rewards that have come to us as a result of our new way of living, we find that we have new kinds of homes, new relationships with our husbands or wives and our children. Also peace, contentment, hope, faith, charity, and new ambition. What are some o...	Sobrietyspell	0	389	Nov 5, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Keep it simple (Preview) Keep It Simple Acceptance and faith are capable of producing 100% sobriety. --Grapevine. Acceptance and faith are the most important parts of our recovery. If we boil down Steps One And Two, we'll find acceptance and faith. Acceptance means we see the world as it is, not as we want it to be. We start to...	lani	1	380	Nov 5, 2008 by lani
	Back after 20 years (Preview) Hi - I was pushed into AA at the age of 18. Remained a member for about 5 years and then put aside. Love the attention of AA bit just chalked it up to typical teenage drinking versus the blanks others filled in. Started drinkin again 8 years ago just a glass or two late in the evenings with my husband - this...	Marie9	5	443	Nov 5, 2008 by Simple
	Let's Make a Deal (Preview) The relationship just wasn't working out, and I wanted it to so badly. I kept thinking if I just made myself look prettier, if I just tried to be a more loving, kind person, then he would love me. I turned myself inside out to be something better, when all along, who I was was okay. I just couldn't see what I w...	Quetzal	1	409	Nov 5, 2008 by happycamper
	God's Will For Us (Preview) Goodness is the natural state of this world. The world is good! Even when it seems evil, it's good. There's only goodness in God. And, that same good is in us all. You can feel it in yourself. You know when you feel good inside. Yes, you are God's child too. You are good & you are sacred. Respect yoursel...	Sobrietyspell	1	1140	Nov 4, 2008 by TLH
	Anger (Preview) Feeling angry - and, sometimes, the act of blaming - is a natural and necessary part of accepting loss and change - of grieving. We can allow ourselves and others to become angry as we move from denial toward acceptance. As we come to terms with loss and change, we may blame our higher Power, others, or...	Quetzal	0	508	Nov 4, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ Focusing & Listening (Preview) There is a direct linkage among self - examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Page 98 If I do my self - examination first, then surely, Ill have enough humility to pray and meditate - because Ill se...	Sobrietyspell	0	455	Nov 3, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hours a Day ~ 3rd Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ I have charity, another word for love. That right kind of love which is not selfish passion but an unselfish, outgoing desire to help other people. To do what is best for the other person, to put what is best for him or her above my own desires. To put God first, the other person sec...	Sobrietyspell	0	501	Nov 3, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	"Surgery" today (Preview) Actually its an outpatient surgical procedure. Going for the pain blocks. Have researched it, talked to others, checked out the doc, prayed a lot. Came to the conclusion I can not continue to live in chronic pain. I can't sleep, I've lost 15lbs and my stress level is through the roof. Soooo, at 12:45 to...	Doll	16	551	Nov 3, 2008 by Doll
	An introduction (Preview) Hello, My name is Lori and Im an alcoholic. Sober by the grace of God and the life changing program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I live in Michigan and I am self - employed. I have 2 grown kids and 2 grandkids that I get to see on a regular basis. Im also involved in Alanon with a garden variety of alkies/addic...	happycamper	7	566	Nov 3, 2008 by NELL
	Confused (Preview) I hope everyone had a good and safe Halloween! The past couple of days I've been coming down kind of hard on my self. I think that if my dad had never found out about my drinking, or if I didn't have the seizures, I would still be drinking. I find myself saying to others, "Oh, I CANT drink because...	cramcj01	12	620	Nov 3, 2008 by celtcgrrl
	Denial (Preview) Denial is fertile breeding ground for the behaviors we call codependent: controlling, focusing on others, and neglecting ourselves. Illness and compulsive or addictive behaviors can emerge during denial. Denial can be confusing because it resembles sleeping. We're not really aware we're d...	Quetzal	0	427	Nov 3, 2008 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections ~ Keeping Optimism Afloat (Preview) The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather tha...	Sobrietyspell	0	887	Nov 2, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 2nd Nov 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day I have faith. That thing that makes the world seem right. That thing that makes sense at last. That awareness of the Divine Principle in the universe, which holds it all together and gives it unity and purpose and goodness and meaning. Life is no longer ashes in my mouth or bitter...	Sobrietyspell	0	453	Nov 2, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Migraines (Preview) 15 Days since my last drink and now like usual my migraines are starting. the first time i quit it took a month. the second 3 weeks. now 2 weeks. does this happen normally with quitting drinking? at first I thought it was a type of withdrawal symptom. which is possible bec I don't take in any type of caffein...	CriscoJones	10	496	Nov 2, 2008 by Doll
	The Grief Process (Preview) To let ourselves wholly grieve our losses is how we surrender to the process of life and recovery. Some experts, like Patrick Carnes, call the Twelve Steps "a program for dealing with our losses, a program for dealing with our grief." How do we grieve? Awkwardly. Imperfectly. Usuall...	Quetzal	0	814	Nov 2, 2008 by Quetzal
	Wow! (Preview) I got asked to sponsor someone today! I know I am not ready, graciously declined, made sure she had my number to call if she needs me. But it felt good! Is being flattered egotistical? tlc -- Edited by tlcate at 10:39, 2008-10-30	tlcate	6	436	Nov 2, 2008 by trail dog
	Cravings (Preview) I i'm new here but have been around AA for a year or so. Would be grateful for a bit of advice. I recently came home from my 2nd detox and have been sober for 14 days. I am still having really bad cravings - I have tried to think about how that 1st drink will ruin my life and have seen what this terrible illnes...	Paisley	5	459	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	Just a quick question (Preview) I have been searching for an AA close in my town and I keep seeing abbreviations for the type of meeting. I was just curious what they meant. As Bill Sees it Big Book Meeting Closed Meeting Discussion Meeting Open Meeting Step Meeting Tradition Meeting Twelve Steps and Tradition Meeting. Thanks!	CriscoJones	5	632	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	First Meeting (Preview) I went to my first meeting tonight. I got cold feet yesterday but I did it today! I attended church this morning which loosened me up for tonight. I'm so happy i did. I met a wonderful lady and exchanged numbers. I was definitely the youngest by 10 years. everyone was so nice. so generous with their thoug...	CriscoJones	7	568	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	hi guys (Preview) well its 88 days today. Started new job yesterday and like it (so far) Lately, I've been justifying in my head why I can handle one drink because I've 'changed'. I know that's b.s. and I know I won't, especially after seeing a friend I haven't seen in a while on my lunch break (lives 1 block away) and gav...	TysonMike	6	527	Nov 1, 2008 by happycamper
	Transformation through Grief (Preview) We're striving for acceptance in recovery - acceptance of our past, other people, our present circumstances, and ourselves. Acceptance brings peace, healing, and freedom - the freedom to take care of ourselves. Acceptance is not a one step process. Before we achieve acceptance, we go toward it...	Quetzal	1	977	Nov 1, 2008 by Jaanneew
	Daily Reflections ~ Avoiding Controversy (Preview) All history affords us the spectacle of striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were designed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of sheer self-righteousness while trying to enforce upon the rest of mankind some millennium of their own specificati...	Sobrietyspell	2	548	Nov 1, 2008 by Jaanneew
	My Resignation (Preview) I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of a 5 year old again. I want to go to McDonald's and think that it is a four star restaurant. I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make ripples in a pond with rocks. I want to...	jonijoni1	4	785	Nov 1, 2008 by lani
	HAPPY HALLOWEEN (Preview) Hope everyone has a sweet and spooky night!!!! This will scare you!	lani	9	397	Nov 1, 2008 by Quetzal
	HeY eVeRyOnE (Preview) Well I'm edging on 50 days. It's weird, the rest of my life still feels like a wreck, but I am pretty confident about staying sober. I have only had two urges to drink lately. One was the start of my vaction (this Monday). Typically I would have woke up at 7:30 a.m. and went straight to the liquor store....	cramcj01	5	477	Nov 1, 2008 by StPeteDean
	depressed... (Preview) I'm in one of my little depressed episodes... even on meds they pop up from time to time and tend to last a few days... this one started yesterday. I can't focus on anything, for the past few days I've been so tired all the time. I've been trying to study and do school work and the most I'm getting done is...	ChicknLittle	6	419	Oct 31, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Feeling SO low........ (Preview) Just want to report here that I am feeling extremely low right now. I am coming up on a year again in a couple of weeks, which I think has less to do with this than the time of year, the darkness, and my general tendency to go through periods like this. Was sober for 2 years before the relapse last year, and dur...	jonijoni1	14	601	Oct 31, 2008 by jonijoni1
	The Miricle of Blessings! (Preview) Hi all! I have gone to this Christian church for several years now. It is a very big church and they have lots of money. There is a little tiny church I went to for years before. Left it for the hype and excitement of this other church. Well, we are in financial straighnts pretty bad here. To set the sc...	nique	1	432	Oct 31, 2008 by mstrmsn66
	The Good Grace of God (Preview) Sometimes God breaks our Spirit to save our Soul Sometimes our heart to make us whole Sometimes God allows pain so we can be Stronger Sometimes sends us failure so we can be humble Sometimes God allows illness so we can take better care of ourselves Sometimes takes everything away so we can learn the val...	Sobrietyspell	4	409	Oct 31, 2008 by Doll
	Living Life on Life's Terms (Preview) I think I finally figured this saying out this week by a major life change. It seems at the present moment I am like Job, but God reminds me that it is just a season, stand tall and know that I am God! Many major things are very bad in my life right now, and I am only handling what I CAN no more no less. Trying t...	nique	4	447	Oct 31, 2008 by Doll
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 31st Oct 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day I have more peace and contentment. Life has fallen into place. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have found their correct position. Life is whole, all of one piece. I am not cast hither and yon on every wind of circumstance or fancy. I am no longer a dry leaf cast up and away by the bree...	Sobrietyspell	0	468	Oct 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	A few questions for my friends (Preview) I try to be as proactive as I can and with the holiday season fast approaching I want to have a plan in place. This will be the 1st Christmas I will be spending alone, and not really looking forward to it. Who else has faced this ? Where did you go ? What did you do ? Finances are not a problem anymore. I hav...	mstrmsn66	7	449	Oct 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Another lost..... (Preview) His name was D-----. He was really struggling with staying sober. He was doing what his sponsor suggested and was in the process of 90 in 90 when he was found Sunday night in home - he'd hung himself. Just proves, again, that alcoholism WILL kill us! In one way or another. I'm so sad for this man, his family...	Doll	9	501	Oct 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
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