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28 Years sobriety 19 August
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My gratitude to all of you, who have made my journey in sobriety, such a joy. To my many brothers and sisters on this forum, words cannot express my thankfulness for all your shares. During my saddest moments, you held me and prayed for me. With the loss of my dear grandson Nathanael last year, you held me...
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Is it possible that I'm not an "alcoholic" but merely a "problem drinker"?
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I have a happy family life, a successful career, no DUI or arrest record, most of my natural teeth, etc. Aside from some REALLY bad hangovers I don't have too many negative things to show for my drinking. Is it possible that I'm just a person dealing with a variety of guilt related issues and not so much t...
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Too scared to share.
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Hi I have been sober now for 22 days and been to 11 or 12 AA meetings. At every meeting I have been to at least one person has spoken and said something that has either happened to me or that I do. At some of the meetings I have been to we are asked to say our name and I haven't a problem with that. The problem is t...
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Today's Gift -- Aug.
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I watched a man I know help his wife take care of their babies.How did you learn to be such a good dad? I asked. He explained that his father had been a great dad. His mother had died when he was three, leaving his father on his own to care for him and his baby sister. So he just stepped up to the plate? I asked. Li...
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Simple Reminder -- Aug.
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They are Sober But Why Are They Jerks?
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-second-noble-truth/201103/they-are-sober-why-are-they-jerks
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Wisdom of the Rooms 8/29
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August 29, 2016Quote of the WeekStick with the winners. In high school I was pretty much a loner until I discovered alcohol and drugs. The moment I did, I began hanging out with the wrong crowd. I started ditching classes to get high with the stoners, and hanging out at night drinking and going to pa...
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Clarence S. On Difficulty Of AA Program
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I like what Clarence said about the difficulty of the AA program. I think he's probably generally correct. But not always. I've Never Quit Being Active by Clarence Snyder A.A. Grapevine, November 1999 On February 11, 1938, I had my last drink. I was a chronic alky, and through a long, involved mi...
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counting
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Hi everyone! Well, today is 77 days sober. The issue is that I am counting the days several times a a day. I see that as a warning sign. You guys said don't get hung up on #s. I'm trying to BEWARE!!! jen
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Starting day 4
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I really don't know where to start but to start by saying this - all of us have been in the position in which I am sitting right now, so while it is comforting to know that I am not alone in this disease, I feel so defeated. I have lost jobs, the job I am currently in now, I have managed to hold for almost 3 years! I...
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Hoping you can help with a question
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Hello All I am the normie wife of a 6 month sober Alcoholic. My husband tells me he is a "high bottom" drunk, there has never any run ins with the law, infidelity or monetary problems. I worked days he worked nights and I had no idea how bad things had gotten. My husband goes to 3-4 meetings a week and at lea...
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Resentment consequences
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OK, not sure why I'm posting this, maybe trying to just get a read on the situation. I'm seven years sober, married 25 years to a normie, no kids. For the last 4 years my bed-bound mother in law (age 90) has been living with us receiving 24 hour care. The woman has three other adult, employed children wh...
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90 Days Sobriety For Leavetherest
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Leavetherest has reached a BIG milestone: 90 days sober. Congrats, LTR. Keep up the good work. One day at a time...
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In need of help please, Long Island NY
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Hello. I have been in and out of the rooms since 2007. I have been able to put some solid time together a long the way but have not gotten to far in the steps. I am raw right now, feeling fearless but am tired of hearing from sponsor that we will get to the steps "when I am ready." I've heard that before a...
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Wisdom of the Rooms 8/22
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August 22, 2016Quote of the WeekYou cant save your face and your ass at the same time. After a meeting the other day, a newcomer with 71 days asked me to sign his court card. Hows it going? I asked him. He told me it was tough his wife and kids and job were demanding, and all his friends were still drinkin...
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New to AA, wife is in recovery and need help with advice about 13th step
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Hi I'm new here but am very worried about my wife and wanted to see if I could get any help or advice here. My wife has been a severe alcoholic for the last two years since our first child was born, dealing with post partum and the stress of a new baby. She has been to rehab four times and I think she's sober an...
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Wisdom of the Rooms 8/16
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August 15, 2016Quote of the Week"Meeting Makers Make It" When I was 90 days sober, I saw a guy take a seven year anniversary cake. He talked about how grateful he was, about his sponsor and sponsees, and how he still went to at least five meetings every week. I was appalled! Seven years sober and he s...
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Staying sober in Sturgis no easy ride
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There is an island of sobriety there in Sturgis. Brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous and a bunch of sober members. Encouraging... Staying sober in Sturgis no easy rideMike Anderson August 10, 2016 A man at the back of the room threw his hand up."Name's Jason," he said. "I'm an alcoholic."The 13...
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uugh
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sometimes ya just gotta laugh. some alkies go to any length
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1st step in Sobriety
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Hi all! I'm Jen, I'm coming up on 3 years in August and my sponsor and I have started my steps over. I am currently working on my 1st step, and she's having me write out... I am admitting I am powerless over _____ and my life has become unmanageable because __________. And I am writing every example of how i...
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Awwwwww.......
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agkoilvR9DY (This is gonna make you smile, Pappy!)
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Identity Theft
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Hi; Back in January of this year a strange thing occurred on my site. Someone(Alias Pappy) posted a short DrunkALog on one of my WagonTrain Blogs(The Blue one). It was a plagiarized version of MyIttyBittyDrunkAlog which I posted on this forum years ago. NoBigDeal. I am wondering who would do such a th...
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Hey Pappy.....
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Hi guy....I am sure I am not the only one who is missing you. You have me spoiled...used to coming here and getting my "Pappy fix". Hope you are doing alright.
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10 Months!
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Good morning all. I recently passed the 10 month mark and I'm feeling great. My life has been pretty stressful over the past 2 months (marriage, finances, school starting) and I discovered that I am starting to understand how to live life sober and on life's terms. My spiritual state is stronger th...
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How to Tell if You’re an Alcoholic—and How to Get Help Today
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Here's an interesting and eductional article, especially for people new to recovery of alcoholism. How to Tell if Youre an Alcoholicand How to Get Help Todayhttps://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/how-to-tell-if-youre-an-alcoholic-and-how-to-get-help-today-martin-jrmk/
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Great Quote
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If you want to get free, you have to first get honest. --Joyce Meyer
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You Spot It You Got It
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I have heard this expression used a few times during shares in meetings usually where someone was sharing that something someone said or did upset them and that meant that they had the same problem that they noticed in someone else. Just wanted to get others' feedback on what they think about that. I do...
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Decisions in sobriety
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I have 1 year 2 months. 1 year 2 months and 2 days ago I got my best friend pregnant. At the time we lived in Los Angeles, both were in sober-living houses. She decided that moving back to Philadelphia with her folks to have the baby was the best idea. I agreed and we drove across the country when she was 4 mont...
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Wisdom of the Rooms 8/8
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August 8, 2016Quote of the WeekIf you think you want a drink, just roll the tape to the end. Alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful. Its the only disease that constantly tells me I dont have a disease. Thats why sometimes, and without warning, Ill find myself nursing the idea that a drink mig...
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But-But-But
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Patience is needed with everyone, but first of all with ourselves.
--Saint Francis De Sales
One night Sandra was having trouble putting a puzzle together. Angrily, she pushed all the pieces into a huge pile.
"I can't do this," she said. She got up and walked over to the couch and plopped dow...
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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August 1, 2016Quote of the Week"Its not about letting God in today, its about letting God out." For years I hoarded all the good that was inside me. The capacity I had to be of service, to care for others, to truly make a difference in other peoples life, I diverted to serve and advance my own selfish ne...
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Pappy
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how is it going? Or, should I say, how did it go? We're all waiting here with our fingers crossed. Pix of the redhead, too. ASAP.
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Study on alcoholism/ACOAs
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Hello all. My name is Carly Rodgers and I am currently conducting a study on ACOAs. I've attached the consent form to read over for anyone who wishes to participate. The link to the study is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/attachmentandhope
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New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels
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"An AA sponsor can track if their sponsee is drinking..." Ahhh, technology! New Skin Patch Can Detect Alcohol Levels Amy Capetta August 3, 2016https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/new-skin-patch-can-detect-alcohol-levels-222850417.html
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Town drunk
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Yup . Out of a village of 40 people & 90 people in the district.
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Trust
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Have your really developed trust in yourself and why ? -- Edited by Talladegadave on Monday 1st of August 2016 11:51:20 PM
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A Question Of Balance
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The following excerpts from a letter of Bill Wilson's was quoted in the memoirs of Tom Pike, an early California AA member. Tom did not use the name of the person addressed -- perhaps because he was still living. Tom said: Here in part is what Bill Wilson wrote in 1958 to a close friend who shared his prob...
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Feel a bit of a fraud/who is AA for?
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Hi I just wanted your thoughts. I don't do things by half. I can't have one chocolate/candy bar I have to have 5 and then want more. I can't have one slice of cake, I will want the whole cake. If I start to collect something I can't have one or two, I want hundreds. Well drinking is a bit like that for me. If...
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60 Days For Leavetherest
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60 days sobriety for leavetherest. Congrats!
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Self doubt
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I am 70 years old and sober for 18 months. At the beginning of my recovery I developed "self doubt" as a defeat of character. I had lived in fear that and of my words or actions were not sincere, that I really didn't mean them. As an example, a tragedy involving multiple lives lost would occur and my imme...
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State Conference Bi-Laws
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Hi! I have a question about where to find the Bi-Laws for Social Media and conferences. I have a "secret" group on Facebook that I manage. We post flyers, thoughts, insirations and any 12 step recovery comments, I have recently posted a flyer for the Illinois State Conference on our secret group an...
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Amends
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My girl broke up with me I have 9+ years sober her 6+ I did a full down to earth 4th step and reviewed it with my sponsor and reached out to make amends but her but she refused? Any Ideas why ? Did I harm her that bad? The major issue she told me was over my sons MJ and Beer use! I know I shared my pains with her but the...
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Name Calling and Bullying on this Board
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It is very concerning to me to come to this board and find very hurtful nasty things posted. The majority of posters and postings are fine. From time to time there have been postings which are just so very mean. People come here looking for a "safe" place. Some may never post and are just wanting to search...
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www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com
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Another memorial service
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Hi all, When I went to my regular Saturday AM meeting this morning, I found out that a friend of mine died a few days ago. He was a really good guy, always quick to make friends, always considerate of others and he had a personality that really put others at ease and just made people feel good being around hi...
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Please support my blog. A great resource for those new to A.A.
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Hey guys, I have a new blog at www.riseabovecom.wordpress.com . Rise above addiction! This site is new and keeps it pretty basic. Please check it out!
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Can someone explain the different types of AA meetings...I'm a bit confused
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Hi I stopped drinking 6 days ago and so far have just being trying to go it alone. Thing is I know that I could do with some help. So I thought I would try and get to an AA meeting, but I really don't know were to start. I looked at the AA website and the various meeting have titles like " emotional sobriety", "a...
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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July 25, 2016Quote of the WeekNever look down on someone unless youre helping them up. I used to love taking other peoples inventory. My fragile ego thrived on looking down on others, reveling on those who had less, made less, or werent as smart as I thought I was. By constantly comparing myself...
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Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars
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Disclaimer: This is not my writing but it is interesting and as an Alcoholic I can identify with it. Larry, ------------- Alcoholics Are Usually Pathological Liars Long before they became physically addicted and often when they're very young, most alcoholics adopted lying as a "preferred...
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Driving Home At 3:00 AM
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In the news today. 28 year-old guy. 3:00 AM, Brooklyn NY. Driving home. Drunk as a skunk.He loses control of his Dodge. Slides into a sidewalk where a group of pedestrians was. Smashes four of them, in early twenties. 21 year-old is killed. The other 3 are badly injured. Woman has her leg torn off. Drunk...
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