Alcoholics Anonymous

Robert · Robert

you know when you believe what your head tells you, you know it that your no good, it sticks dont it, I was gob smacked yesterday, as you know im at uni, i got my 1st assignment back yesterday. this is the first acedemic writing I have done on 6 years plus active alcoholism in that time as well, I got a "B" that...

Doll · Doll

STEPPING INTO THE SUNLIGHT 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 don't have time for prayer and meditation, forgetting that I always found the time to drink. It is possible to make time f...

Phil · Phil

You seek comfort by hiding away, but all you get is loneliness. You seek comfort by judging and criticizing others, but all you get is resentment. You seek comfort by striving and acquiring, but all you get is the insecurity of knowing that those things you have will not last. You seek comfort by insu...

Quetzal · Quetzal

OUSTING THE GREEN DEMON Victory over Jealousy. We hear of successful people who drop their old friends after moving up the ladder. Maybe, however, it wasn't their choice -- maybe they were driven to do so because their friends' jealousy made the friendship unworkable. We have little...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. I remember when I first read this for the 100th time. Haha. I just remember thinking maintenance............???? I don't even know what condit...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hi all, I am not really sure how to word this post, I am really feeling happy, joyus and free, so I need to get the "ick" out before it kicks my butt. Let me preface my post by stating that I know I am powerless over alcohol, including someone else's drinking. Last night my hubby called me from Alaska, an...

LisaF · LisaF

My sponsor told me yesterday morning that I've been getting really clingy to her... I didn't realize it, and I don't realize when I call so much... I used to be this way with my husband when we were dating... I was dx with borderline (the whole "I hate you, don't leave me" thing)... and now apparently I'm b...

Phil · Phil

Life is about ass Your're either covering it Laughing it off Kicking it Kissing it Busting it Trying to get a piece of it Behaving like one Or you live with one Thats simple eh???

Debbie · Debbie

Good morning, all! My name is Debbie H. and I am a recovering alcoholic/addict/compulsive gambler. A while back, last week sometime, I "stumbled" on this site. I was struggling with myself in the respect that I wanted to go back to AA meetings on a regular basis, yet I felt unwilling to...

texas mike · texas mike

You know that for the first time in my life I can truly say that life is ok. The reason being that through this program, all of your posts, all of the meetings, the steps we take, the strengthand hope that I get from all this, and the best of all my HP, I finally know who and what I am and I am no longer confused...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Yesterday is over. It is a fact of life that what is old dies to make way for what is new. Endings are often painful -- we mourn the death of a relationship, we regret leaving a familiar neighborhood, we don't like to say good-bye. Endings, though, give us the chance to begin again. A ne...

Doll · Doll

AN INDIVIDUAL ADVENTURE Meditation is something which can always be further developed. It has no boundaries, either of width or height. Aided by such instruction and example as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way. TWELVE STE...

Jeninoz · Jeninoz

Hi All, Today's my 8 year AA birthday. My husband's been in bed all day and night (now 9.29pm here in Sydney, Australia) coming down off meth (we met in AA 8 and a half years ago). But that's for sharing about at another 12 step progam. I wanted to go to a meeting tonight but can't go as I have noo...

LisaF · LisaF

Hey everyone... just a little update on me... 84 days of no drinking... surprisingly I haven't even had a thought of it with what all's going on... I'm not sleeping well, here it is almost 5am and I've been up since 3 after getting 4 hours of sleep. I'm exhausted by the end of the day and still can't get...

Phil · Phil

Truly listening to someone is one of the greatest gifts we give to each other. Listening from our hearts- open and waiting for the other to speak what is truly in their heart - is a ministry of hospitality. It is holy work. Speaking from the heart takes courage - to risk and be vulnerable with another. C...

Quetzal · Quetzal

It is the act of forgiveness that opens up the only possible way to think creatively about the future at all. -- Father Desmond Wilson Today is full of endless possibilities and dreams. In many cases, we are limited only by our fear and lack of hope, in others and ourselves. Each new day we are give...

Tmarch · Tmarch

To All, Thank you so much for responding. I am very greatful that I made it back. I am excited and scared at the same time with the commitment I have to make too AA. I have always had a hard time sharing in front of a large crowd. My home group is very big and the...

Doll · Doll

LET GO AND LET GOD . . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort...

Wren · Wren

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” -- Denis Waitley Peace, joy, health and well-being can only be found inside us. They exist within us now, waiting to be discovered...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi Everyone, Well have not been here much, I have this adorable little puppy, and he or rather WE are in Training, new hours, new things to do, outside, every hour of the day for a minute, it is a lot of work, but also so rewarding, he is on his way to be fully trained, and I am just a little LESS exhaus...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Just wanted to drop in and say hello. I'm kind of stuck at home for a minute. Friday I had some surgery done and I'm not supposed to be doing anything for a week. Talk about things being tough! Go tell an alcoholic to sit at home for a week! The day after surgery my dumb ass decides to go sit up at the aa club fo...

Tmarch · Tmarch

To All, My name is Tina and I would like to share my story. I changed my path in life by walking into my first AA meeting on March 21, 2000. I started my change and I learned things about myself that I never knew existed. I started smiling more, and I enjoyed wakeing up at...

Doll · Doll

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 it is deeply...

Quetzal · Quetzal

One year ago today, I had just gone back to my first AA meeting after an eighteen month relapse. I cannot believe just how much better and completely different my life is today. My crazy thoughts that I could control my alcoholism on my own have well and truly gone; I have fully accepted that I am an al...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. -- Florence Scovel Shinn Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The Power of Love Love is the best motivation. When we are plugged in to our Higher Power, we are plugged in to love. It flows through us like a current, energizing our sluggish hearts and minds. As we work the Steps of this program, we are given increased ability to love. By turning over our live...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hello all from the codie, I have been popping on, but have not posted. There has been a lot going on. I had a health scare, that kept my mind really occupied. All is well now. My classes are keeping me busy. I have completed one class and my term paper for Chemical Dependency 101 is due on Thurs...

Wren · Wren

Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulse--George MacDonald There are certain things we cannot do whether they are restricted by law, are moral issues, or are safe...

toni baloney · toni baloney

The Treasures of Life When it comes down to it, friends, family, loved ones and acquaintances who make you feel more alive, happy and optimistic are some of the most important treasures in life. All the money and power you can imagine are not likely to be as satisfying as good conversation,...

Jeninoz · Jeninoz

Hello Fellowship, I'm Jenni from Sydney, Australia. I haven't needed to drink since 5 November, 1998. I'm brand new to this forum and am a member of AA. My meetings are getting fewer and further between. I can tell you I have really thought about picking up that first drink of lat...

Frenzle · Frenzle

My first visit to this website. Just sayin hi. Frenzie

brandnu · brandnu

After many months of contemplation I have decided to take on on my alcoholism. My husband and mom are the only ones in whom I've confided and they're very supportive. Not too sure where I go from here. I just know I don't want to drink.

Quetzal · Quetzal

Other people's actions need not affect us. Our program friends are showing us how to detach from other people and their problems. We have learned we aren't the cause of a family member's alcoholism or the never-ending trauma in a friend's life, though our family and friends may try to bla...

CAM · CAM

I found this at the Daily Recovery Site (where I usually find some good stuff). I'm not sure who Dr. Twerski is but I thought it was worth posting here. The date is for June 6, 2006 - not a typo Quote for 6/6/2006 - Don't Isolate Yourself - Defense mechanisms...

Phil · Phil

The reason that I open my mouth is to change feet. I donated my brain to science...before I was done usin it. The gates are down...the lights are flashing...but I can't see a train. I've got two brain cells. One is lost...and the other one..is out looking for it. If I were any more stupid? I'de ha...

Wren · Wren

There are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candles of the program---soft, warm lights given to us each time we open our faith and trust to the fellowship. There is the candle we can take home from a meeting, kindled by the caring and shari...

Wren · Wren

Apply Gentleness To Everything Throughout life we must cope with blockages that impede our forward momentum. Whether these obstacles are of a personal, professional, or societal nature, our first instinct may be to push against the obstruction. But the simplest way to alleviate resistance is...

Phil · Phil

Denial 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 awa...

Robert · Robert

I went back to the "hairdresser" as I looked in the mirror and saw the god awful job he had done!! I looked for my clippers to finish the job off myself but I do not have the grade one so I called the guy up and told him what had happened, well the guy was really rude on the phone and said "I dont think I have miss...

Phil · Phil

Rage is an advanced form of anger, just as panic is to fear, a state in which we are even less in control of our words and behavior. Hate is a condition in which we think very badly of someone, avoid contact with him, and probably wish the worst for him, perhaps even hoping that he might experience a tragedy...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Some things we think are bad may be good. - Harry Bartholomew Making hasty judgments about people can be detrimental. We quickly decide if an invitation to dinner is worth our time, or maybe we pass up an opportunity to engage in a book club or get acquainted with a prospective friend simply becaus...

LisaF · LisaF

I'm scared to go to a meeting tonight... I haven't been since all this started with my alters... they've only come out twice that I know of, and not around other people, I don't know if they'd come out around other people yet... but no one at AA knows about this, I haven't even gotten to talk to my sponsor mu...

Doll · Doll

FOCUSING AND LISTENING 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, p. 98 If I do my self-examination first, then surely, I'll have enough humility to pray and m...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Gratitude is larger than life. One day, a friend called me on the phone. He was going through a difficult time and wondering if and when things would ever turn around and improve. I knew he was in a lot of pain, I didn't know then that he was considering suicide. "If you could give a person...

Phil · Phil

Sometimes..yu just gotta slow it all down a bit eh..

Scott · Scott

I hate what this stuff makes me do. It’s not getting better. It’s only getting worse, and I really, really don’t want to have to do A.A., but I don’t know what else to do. I pop in here every month or so, and nothing is ever better. I look back at my previous topics, where I lament and say woe is me, but noth...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The shy man usually finds that he has been shy without cause, and that, in practice, no one takes the slightest notice of him. -- Robert Lynd We sometimes feel self-conscious in front of others. It may be that we've just gotten braces or a new haircut and we're afraid everyone will stare at us. We sto...

Phil · Phil

There have been a few on the board asking about moving on...Well...its time....and even tho, the following pics, and material things we can attain..are nice to have? This home is on the 3rd (top) floor and is like living in a treehouse, only much much better! This unit has a big maste...

Doll · Doll

KEEPING OPTIMISM AFLOAT 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...

LisaF · LisaF

I posted this on another message board, and thought I should post it here as well, as this is one of the few message boards I go to now: If I post something... something that doesn't seem like me or I use a different name, don't freak out... I'm kinda going through something right now that hasn't happe...

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	goodness me I have a brain (Preview) you know when you believe what your head tells you, you know it that your no good, it sticks dont it, I was gob smacked yesterday, as you know im at uni, i got my 1st assignment back yesterday. this is the first acedemic writing I have done on 6 years plus active alcoholism in that time as well, I got a "B" that...	Robert	5	384	Nov 9, 2006 by Wren
	Daily Reflections Nov 9 (Preview) STEPPING INTO THE SUNLIGHT 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 don't have time for prayer and meditation, forgetting that I always found the time to drink. It is possible to make time f...	Doll	1	302	Nov 9, 2006 by Phil
	Take Comfort (Preview) You seek comfort by hiding away, but all you get is loneliness. You seek comfort by judging and criticizing others, but all you get is resentment. You seek comfort by striving and acquiring, but all you get is the insecurity of knowing that those things you have will not last. You seek comfort by insu...	Phil	1	301	Nov 9, 2006 by Phil
	Jealousy (Preview) OUSTING THE GREEN DEMON Victory over Jealousy. We hear of successful people who drop their old friends after moving up the ladder. Maybe, however, it wasn't their choice -- maybe they were driven to do so because their friends' jealousy made the friendship unworkable. We have little...	Quetzal	1	336	Nov 9, 2006 by Phil
	Daily Reprieve (Preview) We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. I remember when I first read this for the 100th time. Haha. I just remember thinking maintenance............???? I don't even know what condit...	soberdrunk	11	398	Nov 9, 2006 by Phil
	The fine line between supporting and enabling (Preview) Hi all, I am not really sure how to word this post, I am really feeling happy, joyus and free, so I need to get the "ick" out before it kicks my butt. Let me preface my post by stating that I know I am powerless over alcohol, including someone else's drinking. Last night my hubby called me from Alaska, an...	Dolphin123	6	880	Nov 9, 2006 by Doll
	clingy with my sponsor... (Preview) My sponsor told me yesterday morning that I've been getting really clingy to her... I didn't realize it, and I don't realize when I call so much... I used to be this way with my husband when we were dating... I was dx with borderline (the whole "I hate you, don't leave me" thing)... and now apparently I'm b...	LisaF	2	367	Nov 8, 2006 by Jo
	Thought For The Night (Preview) Life is about ass Your're either covering it Laughing it off Kicking it Kissing it Busting it Trying to get a piece of it Behaving like one Or you live with one Thats simple eh???	Phil	5	332	Nov 8, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Thank you for this board! (Preview) Good morning, all! My name is Debbie H. and I am a recovering alcoholic/addict/compulsive gambler. A while back, last week sometime, I "stumbled" on this site. I was struggling with myself in the respect that I wanted to go back to AA meetings on a regular basis, yet I felt unwilling to...	Debbie	2	305	Nov 8, 2006 by Phil
	The life we have (Preview) You know that for the first time in my life I can truly say that life is ok. The reason being that through this program, all of your posts, all of the meetings, the steps we take, the strengthand hope that I get from all this, and the best of all my HP, I finally know who and what I am and I am no longer confused...	texas mike	2	353	Nov 8, 2006 by Quetzal
	Yesterday is over (Preview) Yesterday is over. It is a fact of life that what is old dies to make way for what is new. Endings are often painful -- we mourn the death of a relationship, we regret leaving a familiar neighborhood, we don't like to say good-bye. Endings, though, give us the chance to begin again. A ne...	Quetzal	1	348	Nov 8, 2006 by Phil
	Daily Reflections Nov 8 (Preview) AN INDIVIDUAL ADVENTURE Meditation is something which can always be further developed. It has no boundaries, either of width or height. Aided by such instruction and example as we can find, it is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way. TWELVE STE...	Doll	0	269	Nov 8, 2006 by Doll
	Happy Birthday To Me (Preview) Hi All, Today's my 8 year AA birthday. My husband's been in bed all day and night (now 9.29pm here in Sydney, Australia) coming down off meth (we met in AA 8 and a half years ago). But that's for sharing about at another 12 step progam. I wanted to go to a meeting tonight but can't go as I have noo...	Jeninoz	7	386	Nov 8, 2006 by timverton
	hey y'all (Preview) Hey everyone... just a little update on me... 84 days of no drinking... surprisingly I haven't even had a thought of it with what all's going on... I'm not sleeping well, here it is almost 5am and I've been up since 3 after getting 4 hours of sleep. I'm exhausted by the end of the day and still can't get...	LisaF	4	383	Nov 7, 2006 by Wren
	Truly Listening (Preview) Truly listening to someone is one of the greatest gifts we give to each other. Listening from our hearts- open and waiting for the other to speak what is truly in their heart - is a ministry of hospitality. It is holy work. Speaking from the heart takes courage - to risk and be vulnerable with another. C...	Phil	3	309	Nov 7, 2006 by Wren
	The act of forgiveness (Preview) It is the act of forgiveness that opens up the only possible way to think creatively about the future at all. -- Father Desmond Wilson Today is full of endless possibilities and dreams. In many cases, we are limited only by our fear and lack of hope, in others and ourselves. Each new day we are give...	Quetzal	1	373	Nov 7, 2006 by Tmarch
	i need advice in f2f meeting (Preview) To All, Thank you so much for responding. I am very greatful that I made it back. I am excited and scared at the same time with the commitment I have to make too AA. I have always had a hard time sharing in front of a large crowd. My home group is very big and the...	Tmarch	6	339	Nov 7, 2006 by Tmarch
	Daily Reflections Nov 7 (Preview) LET GO AND LET GOD . . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort...	Doll	0	272	Nov 7, 2006 by Doll
	Higher Awareness 11/05 (Preview) “Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” -- Denis Waitley Peace, joy, health and well-being can only be found inside us. They exist within us now, waiting to be discovered...	Wren	1	308	Nov 7, 2006 by timverton
	...In Training (Preview) Hi Everyone, Well have not been here much, I have this adorable little puppy, and he or rather WE are in Training, new hours, new things to do, outside, every hour of the day for a minute, it is a lot of work, but also so rewarding, he is on his way to be fully trained, and I am just a little LESS exhaus...	toni baloney	1	287	Nov 6, 2006 by sheilasdad
	Hello Friends (Preview) Just wanted to drop in and say hello. I'm kind of stuck at home for a minute. Friday I had some surgery done and I'm not supposed to be doing anything for a week. Talk about things being tough! Go tell an alcoholic to sit at home for a week! The day after surgery my dumb ass decides to go sit up at the aa club fo...	soberdrunk	4	328	Nov 6, 2006 by soberdrunk
	a relapse that lasted a year (Preview) To All, My name is Tina and I would like to share my story. I changed my path in life by walking into my first AA meeting on March 21, 2000. I started my change and I learned things about myself that I never knew existed. I started smiling more, and I enjoyed wakeing up at...	Tmarch	4	381	Nov 6, 2006 by Wren
	Daily Reflections Nov 6 (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 it is deeply...	Doll	1	304	Nov 6, 2006 by Tmarch
	One year ago today! (Preview) One year ago today, I had just gone back to my first AA meeting after an eighteen month relapse. I cannot believe just how much better and completely different my life is today. My crazy thoughts that I could control my alcoholism on my own have well and truly gone; I have fully accepted that I am an al...	Quetzal	7	359	Nov 6, 2006 by Jeninoz
	Intuition is a spiritual faculty (Preview) Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. -- Florence Scovel Shinn Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...	Quetzal	0	325	Nov 6, 2006 by Quetzal
	The Power of Love (Preview) The Power of Love Love is the best motivation. When we are plugged in to our Higher Power, we are plugged in to love. It flows through us like a current, energizing our sluggish hearts and minds. As we work the Steps of this program, we are given increased ability to love. By turning over our live...	Quetzal	1	320	Nov 5, 2006 by Phil
	Saying Hello (Preview) Hello all from the codie, I have been popping on, but have not posted. There has been a lot going on. I had a health scare, that kept my mind really occupied. All is well now. My classes are keeping me busy. I have completed one class and my term paper for Chemical Dependency 101 is due on Thurs...	Dolphin123	3	321	Nov 5, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Free Will (Preview) Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulse--George MacDonald There are certain things we cannot do whether they are restricted by law, are moral issues, or are safe...	Wren	2	964	Nov 5, 2006 by Quetzal
	The Treasures of Life (Preview) The Treasures of Life When it comes down to it, friends, family, loved ones and acquaintances who make you feel more alive, happy and optimistic are some of the most important treasures in life. All the money and power you can imagine are not likely to be as satisfying as good conversation,...	toni baloney	2	298	Nov 5, 2006 by Quetzal
	Brand New To Forum (Preview) Hello Fellowship, I'm Jenni from Sydney, Australia. I haven't needed to drink since 5 November, 1998. I'm brand new to this forum and am a member of AA. My meetings are getting fewer and further between. I can tell you I have really thought about picking up that first drink of lat...	Jeninoz	12	362	Nov 4, 2006 by Phil
	Just Joined (Preview) My first visit to this website. Just sayin hi. Frenzie	Frenzle	3	344	Nov 4, 2006 by Quetzal
	New to all of this! (Preview) After many months of contemplation I have decided to take on on my alcoholism. My husband and mom are the only ones in whom I've confided and they're very supportive. Not too sure where I go from here. I just know I don't want to drink.	brandnu	4	340	Nov 4, 2006 by Wren
	Other people's actions need not affect us (Preview) Other people's actions need not affect us. Our program friends are showing us how to detach from other people and their problems. We have learned we aren't the cause of a family member's alcoholism or the never-ending trauma in a friend's life, though our family and friends may try to bla...	Quetzal	1	331	Nov 4, 2006 by Phil
	Dr. Twerski's Sober Thought (Preview) I found this at the Daily Recovery Site (where I usually find some good stuff). I'm not sure who Dr. Twerski is but I thought it was worth posting here. The date is for June 6, 2006 - not a typo Quote for 6/6/2006 - Don't Isolate Yourself - Defense mechanisms...	CAM	3	496	Nov 4, 2006 by fallbackandy
	Acceptance...that some things just won't change... (Preview) The reason that I open my mouth is to change feet. I donated my brain to science...before I was done usin it. The gates are down...the lights are flashing...but I can't see a train. I've got two brain cells. One is lost...and the other one..is out looking for it. If I were any more stupid? I'de ha...	Phil	1	342	Nov 3, 2006 by Wren
	Night Lights (Preview) There are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candles of the program---soft, warm lights given to us each time we open our faith and trust to the fellowship. There is the candle we can take home from a meeting, kindled by the caring and shari...	Wren	0	272	Nov 3, 2006 by Wren
	Apply Gentleness~OM (Preview) Apply Gentleness To Everything Throughout life we must cope with blockages that impede our forward momentum. Whether these obstacles are of a personal, professional, or societal nature, our first instinct may be to push against the obstruction. But the simplest way to alleviate resistance is...	Wren	1	280	Nov 3, 2006 by Phil
	Moving Through Denial... (Preview) Denial 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 awa...	Phil	1	406	Nov 3, 2006 by Phil
	riddled with ego and pride (Preview) I went back to the "hairdresser" as I looked in the mirror and saw the god awful job he had done!! I looked for my clippers to finish the job off myself but I do not have the grade one so I called the guy up and told him what had happened, well the guy was really rude on the phone and said "I dont think I have miss...	Robert	3	374	Nov 3, 2006 by Robert
	Anyone with rage or anger out there??? (Preview) Rage is an advanced form of anger, just as panic is to fear, a state in which we are even less in control of our words and behavior. Hate is a condition in which we think very badly of someone, avoid contact with him, and probably wish the worst for him, perhaps even hoping that he might experience a tragedy...	Phil	4	385	Nov 3, 2006 by Phil
	Some things we think are bad may be good (Preview) Some things we think are bad may be good. - Harry Bartholomew Making hasty judgments about people can be detrimental. We quickly decide if an invitation to dinner is worth our time, or maybe we pass up an opportunity to engage in a book club or get acquainted with a prospective friend simply becaus...	Quetzal	0	314	Nov 3, 2006 by Quetzal
	scared to go to a meeting... (Preview) I'm scared to go to a meeting tonight... I haven't been since all this started with my alters... they've only come out twice that I know of, and not around other people, I don't know if they'd come out around other people yet... but no one at AA knows about this, I haven't even gotten to talk to my sponsor mu...	LisaF	4	453	Nov 3, 2006 by CAM
	Daily Reflections Nov 3 (Preview) FOCUSING AND LISTENING 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, p. 98 If I do my self-examination first, then surely, I'll have enough humility to pray and m...	Doll	0	279	Nov 3, 2006 by Doll
	Gratitude is larger than life. (Preview) Gratitude is larger than life. One day, a friend called me on the phone. He was going through a difficult time and wondering if and when things would ever turn around and improve. I knew he was in a lot of pain, I didn't know then that he was considering suicide. "If you could give a person...	Quetzal	0	295	Nov 3, 2006 by Quetzal
	Stress can kill yu... (Preview) Sometimes..yu just gotta slow it all down a bit eh..	Phil	0	312	Nov 2, 2006 by Phil
	I hate alcohol (Preview) I hate what this stuff makes me do. It’s not getting better. It’s only getting worse, and I really, really don’t want to have to do A.A., but I don’t know what else to do. I pop in here every month or so, and nothing is ever better. I look back at my previous topics, where I lament and say woe is me, but noth...	Scott	21	635	Nov 2, 2006 by Scott
	Smiles (Preview) The shy man usually finds that he has been shy without cause, and that, in practice, no one takes the slightest notice of him. -- Robert Lynd We sometimes feel self-conscious in front of others. It may be that we've just gotten braces or a new haircut and we're afraid everyone will stare at us. We sto...	Quetzal	1	313	Nov 2, 2006 by Phil
	Moving On (Preview) There have been a few on the board asking about moving on...Well...its time....and even tho, the following pics, and material things we can attain..are nice to have? This home is on the 3rd (top) floor and is like living in a treehouse, only much much better! This unit has a big maste...	Phil	4	366	Nov 2, 2006 by Phil
	Daily Reflections Nov. 2 (Preview) KEEPING OPTIMISM AFLOAT 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...	Doll	0	274	Nov 2, 2006 by Doll
	kind of a warning... (Preview) I posted this on another message board, and thought I should post it here as well, as this is one of the few message boards I go to now: If I post something... something that doesn't seem like me or I use a different name, don't freak out... I'm kinda going through something right now that hasn't happe...	LisaF	5	353	Nov 1, 2006 by Jo
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