Alcoholics Anonymous

LucyLu21 · LucyLu21

Hi everyone. This is my first post - and first off i just want to say if this is the right place to be posting or not but . . . well .. . . feel like I need to post somewhere as I can't talk to anyone about it. Ok - I guess i have a question - Is it possible to be an alcoholic if you don't drink everyday? I don&#...

Phil · Phil

Through the example and friendship of the recovered alcoholics in A.A., new members are encouraged to stay away from a drink "one day at a time," as everyone in A.A. does. Instead of "swearing off forever" or worrying about whether they will be sober tomorrow, people in A.A. co...

Wren · Wren

Each of us, in life, walks on the special path that the soul is destined to undertake. Our journeys are very different and we progress at different rates. The pitfalls and blessings we encounter are unique, yet we are all learning and no one form of knowledge is more important than any other. Even so...

tina · tina

click on the 4 Candles link below... it is truly awesome! ........Wait for the first 3 candles to go out then watch the 4th candle... 4 Candles and hope it touches your rough days and good days as it touched mine -- Edited by tina at 06:45, 2007-01-31

Phil · Phil

The Language of Letting Go "...a Power greater than ourselves...." "God as we understood Him." These words introduce spirituality in the Twelve Steps. They are the first two references to God, and they are worded that way for a reason. We each have the freedom to define, and u...

Doll · Doll

FREEDOM FROM . . . FREEDOM TO We are going to know a new freedom. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 83 Freedom for me is both freedom from and freedom to. The first freedom I enjoy is freedom from the slavery of alcohol. What a relief! Then I begin to experience freedom from fear - fear of people, of economic ins...

Laura · Laura

Hello, I feel strange writing a message here, but I feel like it's the first step. Funny thing is I don't know what exactly that means. I mean, I know it's a "first step," and I know I have a desire to stop drinking, but I'm such an intensely private person . . . well, here we go....

Sally · Sally

Hi all I'm new on this site and not really sure the best way to use it. I haven't yet been to an AA meeting but thought I'd try some on line support first ( I have been to counselling etc but still continued binging...) This is my first day sober so I guess I'd just like some advice on h...

RyanS · RyanS

I just delt with problems without getting drunk, and learned more about what an idiot I can be on top. I lay down, going to sleep, and keep hearing the kid is tossing and turning because she's been a little conjested. So the genius, me, gets up, finds her cough syrup, gets her some water. And since I&#...

cindy · cindy

there's so many new people on the board lately i cant keep up, so here is my welcome to recovery guys! like everyone says ...meetings, one day at a time and find a sponsor.....i say" easy does it", took awhile to get here and doesnt get fixed fast. i myself have been on step 2 for about 20 yea...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Just for today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appal me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime. Just for today I will be happy. Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be. Just for today I w...

Phil · Phil

And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation--some fact of my life--unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Education should be the process of helping everyone to discover his uniqueness. -- Leo Buscaglia We are each special, which means there is not another person just like ourselves. Nobody looks just like us. Nobody's voice sounds quite like our own. And nobody thinks through a story just like we d...

Doll · Doll

THE JOY OF SHARING Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you. to have a host of friends - this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and...

Ironman · Ironman

60 Days folks!!!! I have clarity I have peace I have Love I have God I have Serenity! By now I've brought in two newcomers, and one is stuck in the program now! I've established a newer, better marriage, and better relationship with my children and am a busy beaver! I can't belive how much...

Quetzal · Quetzal

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. -- Seneca When we reach a stressful time in our lives, our vision gets narrow. We fail to see the options and possibilities we have. If we give ourselves over to our worries and fears, our sight c...

Phil · Phil

we feel that our problems have been thrust upon us from outside. "I have difficulties because my parents yelled at me, my boss is inconsistent, my children don't listen to me, the government is corrupt, others are selfish." Thus we devise wonderful advice for others to follow and bel...

Phil · Phil

The Language of Letting Go Needing People We can find the balance between needing people too much and not letting ourselves need anyone at all. Many of us have unmet dependency needs lingering from the past. While we want others to fulfill our desire to be loved unconditionally, we may have chosen peo...

toomuchpartying · toomuchpartying

I am new here. Cought up in a cycle of booze and other very addictive and popular drug. One compliments another, you know what I mean? Any thoughts? ps: Im29

timverton · timverton

It really is kind of hard to "sneak" in here under the radar. Saw your first two post and want to congratulate you on your 30 days. Great job K.! I hope you stay around for a long time. This is a fine place to come when you can't make a meeting or in between them and I'm pretty certain you've already noticed the...

Phil · Phil

Known to Thousands as Bill W.Alcoholics Anonymous Founder DiesBy Donald E. GrahamWashington Post Staff WriterScores of thousands of people learned for the First time the name of the man who helped them Recover from alcoholism when William Griffith Wilson died of pneumonia in a Miami Hospital Sun...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Just thought I'd drop a note to those who welcomed & replied to my 1st post.. I've added a little more to that just in case you're interested. I will direct all future posts in response & reply to other people's writings to keep it punchy & upbeat. I don't want to disap...

TLH · TLH

Like anyone else who's getting sober, I find myself with some extra time on my hands. On top of that, I tend to work stuff out by writing- I've written consistantly as long as I've known how to write- probably comes from being raised by academics and not having a TV (or rather, to be accurate- not having a T...

Doll · Doll

FREEDOM FROM GUILT Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an eg...

tina · tina

A HUG REDUCES STRESSIMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATIONiT'S INVIGORATINGIT'S REJUNEVATINGIT ELEVATES SELF ESTEEMIT GENERATES GOOD WILLIT HAS NO UNPLESANT SIDE EFFECTSIT IS NOTHING LESS THAN A MIRACLE DRUG!!THE PERFECT CURE FOR WHAT AILS YOUNO MOVABLE PARTSNO BATTERIES TO WEAR OUTNO PENODI...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We have the power to direct our minds to replace the feelings of being upset, depressed, and fearful with the feeling of inner peace. -- Gerald G. Jampolsky Learning to identify negative thoughts is a powerful way to begin changing our negative behavior. We always think before we act, even if the thin...

RyanS · RyanS

I thought I'd take a minute to share something I read this morning, few newcomers around First three steps in a nutshell- 1. There's a problem 2. There's a solution 3. I get to choose

Quetzal · Quetzal

Watching a child acquire language, I realize, again, that naming things demystifies them. - -Mary Casey Sharing with another our fears of starting a new job, ending a relationship, getting into therapy, or even joining a social club will help us keep the fear in perspective. Fears that go undiscuss...

TLH · TLH

My internet has been heinously slow lately, and it prompted me to look for a way to change the default settings for my sign-in, but I couldn't find one. Is there a way to set it so that my entry page is sorted by last modified rather than date of entry? I was sure there would be a setting for that, b...

Sailmacgregor · Sailmacgregor

Hi everyone, I am new to this whole AA thing. I discovered this board looking for a place to attend an AA meeting. I plan on going tomorrow night, would like to go tonight but I have my son with me. I am in need of help with my drinking. I tried to quite on December 28th. I promised that if I start d...

Sailmacgregor · Sailmacgregor

Hi everyone, I wrote yesterday that I am admitting to this before I loose everything. I looked for a meeting by me. As I mentioned the Connecticut web site for AA meetings don't list phone numbers. Also the church by me that has the meeting tonight does not answer the phone. I was desperate y...

Rinder · Rinder

Hello, everyone...I hope that today finds you with many blessing... I believe in my program and I am here to support and be supported...I say this b/c I am leaving a site that does not support my program and can not see my point of view... I feel pressured to leave my H and I don't feel that is what my Hp w...

ub40 · ub40

Hi all, feel like this is the right place to share my story, Firstly i have to say after reading several posts, this seems like a very nice, genuine forum. Ok, this is my tale, it was towards the end of last year that i thought i may have a drinking problem, before then i thought that only happened to other pe...

Phil · Phil

DON'T QUIT!When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you're trudging seems all up hill When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh When care is pressing you down a bit Rest, if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer, with its twis...

Doll · Doll

RIGOROUS HONESTY Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to t...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The reality is that changes are coming . . .They must come. You must share in bringing them. -- John Hersey Change. It's scary. It's hard. It's needed. Sometimes it feels good; other times it feels bad. But one thing is for sure: it keeps on happening. Just when our life seems settled, it ch...

timverton · timverton

It's 1:30 in the morning here and I'm having a bit of trouble sleeping even though it's been a long working day. I was just sitting back reading a little of "The Prophet" and, as usual when reading it, had to reflect a bit on my life and the lives of all of us unconcious pain-seekers out here. Your joy is your...

LisaF · LisaF

I made it to nebraska Saturday night, just been trying to settle in to farm life... talk about some major adjustments! No washer and dryer, no dishwasher, and no shower just a tub! Not to mention it's colder here than it gets in TN. I've cut way back on my smoking having to smoke outside, it&...

Wren · Wren

Our feelings can sometimes present a very challenging aspect of our lives. We experience intense emotions without understanding precisely why and consequently find it difficult to identify the solutions that will soothe our distressed minds and hearts. Yet it is only when we are capable of namin...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Hi everyone, thanks for being here for & with me. I feel the love already. I've been coming to AA since Aug 7th 06 after 2months of self sobriety & then 'coincidently' began to slip once every other week. This happened 4times until the penny dropped & I gripped th...

Phil · Phil

1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? Yes No 2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? Yes No 3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? Yes No 4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? Yes No 5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? Yes No 6. Have you gotten into financial diff...

tina · tina

11 REASONS FOR GOING TO WORK NAKED1.Your boss is always yelling "I want to see your ass in here by 8:00!" 2.Can take advantage of computer monitor radiation to work on your tan. 3.Inventive way to finally meet that hottie in the Human Resources. 4."I’d love to chip in, but I left my wall...

Lucky McSober · Lucky McSober

I'm not dead, haven't fallen off the wagon, or on the wagon, or whatever the hell the saying is...I've been focusing on work, exercise, my lovely girlfriend. Haven't shit myself lately :) Just wanted to check in...say hi...that sort of thing. Hi.

Doll · Doll

WHAT WE NEED - EACH OTHER . . . . A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, "You are an A.A. member if you say so . . . nobody can keep you out." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 139 For years, whenever I reflected on Tradition Three ("The only requirement for A.A. membership is...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Disappointment and Frustration Many of us, whether we are conscious of it or not, create much of the unhappiness we experience. Our disappointments are the result of our own negative or limited thoughts about ourselves and our world. What are some of those limiting thoughts, those subconscious be...

Doll · Doll

Booze. Beer, really. I loved it. (I guess I still do). I used to go thru 'phases' and every now and then I'd go to our local Wine World. They sold every thing. Fancy beer in fancy bottles from places like Tazmania. Fancy wine with fancy names in fancy bottles. There was one, Monkey somethi...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Today I will remember that there are many people who are going through the same experience as I am, and I'm not alone. I can reach out to others when I'm ready; I will find others who will understand. I can attend a support group, call a hot line, or keep telling myself, I'm not alone. I'm...

JGalligan · JGalligan

I apologize in advance at the length of this testimonial. But, it's going to take a bit to get my whole story out, so here it goes... First off, it's very hard to spill this out. At the time of this writing, I'm still a bit buzzed--but it's always at this point that reality hits. When I&#...

Quetzal · Quetzal

It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in,...

Doll · Doll

GETTING INVOLVED There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look aro...

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	Hi Guys - I'm a newbie!! (Preview) Hi everyone. This is my first post - and first off i just want to say if this is the right place to be posting or not but . . . well .. . . feel like I need to post somewhere as I can't talk to anyone about it. Ok - I guess i have a question - Is it possible to be an alcoholic if you don't drink everyday? I don&#...	LucyLu21	10	447	Jan 31, 2007 by pp17331
	A Beginning (Preview) Through the example and friendship of the recovered alcoholics in A.A., new members are encouraged to stay away from a drink "one day at a time," as everyone in A.A. does. Instead of "swearing off forever" or worrying about whether they will be sober tomorrow, people in A.A. co...	Phil	0	407	Jan 31, 2007 by Phil
	Accepting the Journey of Others---Loooooong (Preview) Each of us, in life, walks on the special path that the soul is destined to undertake. Our journeys are very different and we progress at different rates. The pitfalls and blessings we encounter are unique, yet we are all learning and no one form of knowledge is more important than any other. Even so...	Wren	6	528	Jan 31, 2007 by pp17331
	Just want to past this on (Preview) click on the 4 Candles link below... it is truly awesome! ........Wait for the first 3 candles to go out then watch the 4th candle... 4 Candles and hope it touches your rough days and good days as it touched mine -- Edited by tina at 06:45, 2007-01-31	tina	0	316	Jan 31, 2007 by tina
	Religious Freedom (Preview) The Language of Letting Go "...a Power greater than ourselves...." "God as we understood Him." These words introduce spirituality in the Twelve Steps. They are the first two references to God, and they are worded that way for a reason. We each have the freedom to define, and u...	Phil	14	471	Jan 31, 2007 by Laura
	Daily Reflectins Jan 30 (Preview) FREEDOM FROM . . . FREEDOM TO We are going to know a new freedom. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 83 Freedom for me is both freedom from and freedom to. The first freedom I enjoy is freedom from the slavery of alcohol. What a relief! Then I begin to experience freedom from fear - fear of people, of economic ins...	Doll	1	329	Jan 30, 2007 by timverton
	Laura's Introduction (Preview) Hello, I feel strange writing a message here, but I feel like it's the first step. Funny thing is I don't know what exactly that means. I mean, I know it's a "first step," and I know I have a desire to stop drinking, but I'm such an intensely private person . . . well, here we go....	Laura	15	505	Jan 30, 2007 by pp17331
	Newbie (Preview) Hi all I'm new on this site and not really sure the best way to use it. I haven't yet been to an AA meeting but thought I'd try some on line support first ( I have been to counselling etc but still continued binging...) This is my first day sober so I guess I'd just like some advice on h...	Sally	8	396	Jan 30, 2007 by pp17331
	Two thirty in the morning. (Preview) I just delt with problems without getting drunk, and learned more about what an idiot I can be on top. I lay down, going to sleep, and keep hearing the kid is tossing and turning because she's been a little conjested. So the genius, me, gets up, finds her cough syrup, gets her some water. And since I&#...	RyanS	10	440	Jan 30, 2007 by pp17331
	welcome newcomers! (Preview) there's so many new people on the board lately i cant keep up, so here is my welcome to recovery guys! like everyone says ...meetings, one day at a time and find a sponsor.....i say" easy does it", took awhile to get here and doesnt get fixed fast. i myself have been on step 2 for about 20 yea...	cindy	2	402	Jan 30, 2007 by pp17331
	Just For Today (Preview) Just for today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appal me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime. Just for today I will be happy. Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be. Just for today I w...	Quetzal	0	284	Jan 30, 2007 by Quetzal
	The Key... (Preview) And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation--some fact of my life--unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to...	Phil	5	396	Jan 30, 2007 by TLH
	We Are All Special (Preview) Education should be the process of helping everyone to discover his uniqueness. -- Leo Buscaglia We are each special, which means there is not another person just like ourselves. Nobody looks just like us. Nobody's voice sounds quite like our own. And nobody thinks through a story just like we d...	Quetzal	0	343	Jan 30, 2007 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections Jan 29 (Preview) THE JOY OF SHARING Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you. to have a host of friends - this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and...	Doll	1	313	Jan 30, 2007 by Wren
	Birthday Today!! (Preview) 60 Days folks!!!! I have clarity I have peace I have Love I have God I have Serenity! By now I've brought in two newcomers, and one is stuck in the program now! I've established a newer, better marriage, and better relationship with my children and am a busy beaver! I can't belive how much...	Ironman	6	375	Jan 29, 2007 by TLH
	A Relationship with my Higher Power (Preview) It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. -- Seneca When we reach a stressful time in our lives, our vision gets narrow. We fail to see the options and possibilities we have. If we give ourselves over to our worries and fears, our sight c...	Quetzal	2	354	Jan 29, 2007 by amanda2u2
	An Article on Emotions (Preview) we feel that our problems have been thrust upon us from outside. "I have difficulties because my parents yelled at me, my boss is inconsistent, my children don't listen to me, the government is corrupt, others are selfish." Thus we devise wonderful advice for others to follow and bel...	Phil	7	536	Jan 29, 2007 by timverton
	The Needy Stuff (Preview) The Language of Letting Go Needing People We can find the balance between needing people too much and not letting ourselves need anyone at all. Many of us have unmet dependency needs lingering from the past. While we want others to fulfill our desire to be loved unconditionally, we may have chosen peo...	Phil	5	943	Jan 29, 2007 by timverton
	Hello everyone. (Preview) I am new here. Cought up in a cycle of booze and other very addictive and popular drug. One compliments another, you know what I mean? Any thoughts? ps: Im29	toomuchpartying	11	441	Jan 29, 2007 by david b
	Welcome kbstandup! (Preview) It really is kind of hard to "sneak" in here under the radar. Saw your first two post and want to congratulate you on your 30 days. Great job K.! I hope you stay around for a long time. This is a fine place to come when you can't make a meeting or in between them and I'm pretty certain you've already noticed the...	timverton	4	377	Jan 29, 2007 by Quetzal
	The Washington Post..January 27...1971 (Preview) Known to Thousands as Bill W.Alcoholics Anonymous Founder DiesBy Donald E. GrahamWashington Post Staff WriterScores of thousands of people learned for the First time the name of the man who helped them Recover from alcoholism when William Griffith Wilson died of pneumonia in a Miami Hospital Sun...	Phil	3	412	Jan 29, 2007 by Sobrietyspell
	New thread re an old thread (Preview) Just thought I'd drop a note to those who welcomed & replied to my 1st post.. I've added a little more to that just in case you're interested. I will direct all future posts in response & reply to other people's writings to keep it punchy & upbeat. I don't want to disap...	Sobrietyspell	4	1338	Jan 29, 2007 by Sobrietyspell
	Rambling.... (Preview) Like anyone else who's getting sober, I find myself with some extra time on my hands. On top of that, I tend to work stuff out by writing- I've written consistantly as long as I've known how to write- probably comes from being raised by academics and not having a TV (or rather, to be accurate- not having a T...	TLH	11	669	Jan 29, 2007 by TLH
	Daily Reflections Jan 27 (Preview) FREEDOM FROM GUILT Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an eg...	Doll	1	371	Jan 28, 2007 by kbstandup
	Little something for the newcomers (Preview) A HUG REDUCES STRESSIMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATIONiT'S INVIGORATINGIT'S REJUNEVATINGIT ELEVATES SELF ESTEEMIT GENERATES GOOD WILLIT HAS NO UNPLESANT SIDE EFFECTSIT IS NOTHING LESS THAN A MIRACLE DRUG!!THE PERFECT CURE FOR WHAT AILS YOUNO MOVABLE PARTSNO BATTERIES TO WEAR OUTNO PENODI...	tina	10	411	Jan 28, 2007 by tina
	Positive Thinking (Preview) We have the power to direct our minds to replace the feelings of being upset, depressed, and fearful with the feeling of inner peace. -- Gerald G. Jampolsky Learning to identify negative thoughts is a powerful way to begin changing our negative behavior. We always think before we act, even if the thin...	Quetzal	3	419	Jan 28, 2007 by timverton
	1-3 (Preview) I thought I'd take a minute to share something I read this morning, few newcomers around First three steps in a nutshell- 1. There's a problem 2. There's a solution 3. I get to choose	RyanS	8	369	Jan 28, 2007 by Laura
	Fears (Preview) Watching a child acquire language, I realize, again, that naming things demystifies them. - -Mary Casey Sharing with another our fears of starting a new job, ending a relationship, getting into therapy, or even joining a social club will help us keep the fear in perspective. Fears that go undiscuss...	Quetzal	4	355	Jan 27, 2007 by Phil
	Personal settings on this board. (Preview) My internet has been heinously slow lately, and it prompted me to look for a way to change the default settings for my sign-in, but I couldn't find one. Is there a way to set it so that my entry page is sorted by last modified rather than date of entry? I was sure there would be a setting for that, b...	TLH	4	352	Jan 27, 2007 by Phil
	I am admitting this before I loose everything (Preview) Hi everyone, I am new to this whole AA thing. I discovered this board looking for a place to attend an AA meeting. I plan on going tomorrow night, would like to go tonight but I have my son with me. I am in need of help with my drinking. I tried to quite on December 28th. I promised that if I start d...	Sailmacgregor	4	384	Jan 27, 2007 by Laura
	Well first meeting tonight (Preview) Hi everyone, I wrote yesterday that I am admitting to this before I loose everything. I looked for a meeting by me. As I mentioned the Connecticut web site for AA meetings don't list phone numbers. Also the church by me that has the meeting tonight does not answer the phone. I was desperate y...	Sailmacgregor	7	350	Jan 27, 2007 by Laura
	Hello, I'm new and in Al-anon... (Preview) Hello, everyone...I hope that today finds you with many blessing... I believe in my program and I am here to support and be supported...I say this b/c I am leaving a site that does not support my program and can not see my point of view... I feel pressured to leave my H and I don't feel that is what my Hp w...	Rinder	5	389	Jan 26, 2007 by Rinder
	Another newbie joins u guys (Preview) Hi all, feel like this is the right place to share my story, Firstly i have to say after reading several posts, this seems like a very nice, genuine forum. Ok, this is my tale, it was towards the end of last year that i thought i may have a drinking problem, before then i thought that only happened to other pe...	ub40	9	404	Jan 26, 2007 by Ironman
	Something for all the newcommers..:) (Preview) *DON'T QUIT!*When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you're trudging seems all up hill When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh When care is pressing you down a bit Rest, if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer, with its twis...	Phil	0	367	Jan 26, 2007 by Phil
	Daily Reflections Jan 26 (Preview) RIGOROUS HONESTY Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to t...	Doll	1	324	Jan 26, 2007 by Phil
	Change (Preview) The reality is that changes are coming . . .They must come. You must share in bringing them. -- John Hersey Change. It's scary. It's hard. It's needed. Sometimes it feels good; other times it feels bad. But one thing is for sure: it keeps on happening. Just when our life seems settled, it ch...	Quetzal	1	327	Jan 26, 2007 by Phil
	What can we expect? (Preview) It's 1:30 in the morning here and I'm having a bit of trouble sleeping even though it's been a long working day. I was just sitting back reading a little of "The Prophet" and, as usual when reading it, had to reflect a bit on my life and the lives of all of us unconcious pain-seekers out here. Your joy is your...	timverton	3	361	Jan 26, 2007 by RyanS
	moved and settling in... (Preview) I made it to nebraska Saturday night, just been trying to settle in to farm life... talk about some major adjustments! No washer and dryer, no dishwasher, and no shower just a tub! Not to mention it's colder here than it gets in TN. I've cut way back on my smoking having to smoke outside, it&...	LisaF	1	335	Jan 26, 2007 by amanda2u2
	Owning Your Emotions-Name it and Claim it OM (Preview) Our feelings can sometimes present a very challenging aspect of our lives. We experience intense emotions without understanding precisely why and consequently find it difficult to identify the solutions that will soothe our distressed minds and hearts. Yet it is only when we are capable of namin...	Wren	1	425	Jan 25, 2007 by Sobrietyspell
	Hello, my name's Danielle and I'm an alcoholic.. (Preview) Hi everyone, thanks for being here for & with me. I feel the love already. I've been coming to AA since Aug 7th 06 after 2months of self sobriety & then 'coincidently' began to slip once every other week. This happened 4times until the penny dropped & I gripped th...	Sobrietyspell	8	558	Jan 25, 2007 by Sobrietyspell
	AA 20 Questions (Preview) 1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? Yes No 2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? Yes No 3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? Yes No 4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? Yes No 5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? Yes No 6. Have you gotten into financial diff...	Phil	5	2707	Jan 25, 2007 by Lucky McSober
	Got a Joke for ya (Preview) 11 REASONS FOR GOING TO WORK NAKED1.Your boss is always yelling "I want to see your ass in here by 8:00!" 2.Can take advantage of computer monitor radiation to work on your tan. 3.Inventive way to finally meet that hottie in the Human Resources. 4."I’d love to chip in, but I left my wall...	tina	3	385	Jan 25, 2007 by tina
	Still Kicking... (Preview) I'm not dead, haven't fallen off the wagon, or on the wagon, or whatever the hell the saying is...I've been focusing on work, exercise, my lovely girlfriend. Haven't shit myself lately :) Just wanted to check in...say hi...that sort of thing. Hi.	Lucky McSober	7	361	Jan 25, 2007 by Phil
	Daily Reflections Jan 25 (Preview) WHAT WE NEED - EACH OTHER . . . . A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, "You are an A.A. member if you say so . . . nobody can keep you out." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 139 For years, whenever I reflected on Tradition Three ("The only requirement for A.A. membership is...	Doll	0	308	Jan 25, 2007 by Doll
	Disappointment and Frustration (Preview) Disappointment and Frustration Many of us, whether we are conscious of it or not, create much of the unhappiness we experience. Our disappointments are the result of our own negative or limited thoughts about ourselves and our world. What are some of those limiting thoughts, those subconscious be...	Quetzal	0	369	Jan 25, 2007 by Quetzal
	The love of my life....what a romance.... (Preview) Booze. Beer, really. I loved it. (I guess I still do). I used to go thru 'phases' and every now and then I'd go to our local Wine World. They sold every thing. Fancy beer in fancy bottles from places like Tazmania. Fancy wine with fancy names in fancy bottles. There was one, Monkey somethi...	Doll	10	414	Jan 25, 2007 by Lucky McSober
	We Are Not Alone (Preview) Today I will remember that there are many people who are going through the same experience as I am, and I'm not alone. I can reach out to others when I'm ready; I will find others who will understand. I can attend a support group, call a hot line, or keep telling myself, I'm not alone. I'm...	Quetzal	1	411	Jan 24, 2007 by wagon
	Hi. My story. (Preview) I apologize in advance at the length of this testimonial. But, it's going to take a bit to get my whole story out, so here it goes... First off, it's very hard to spill this out. At the time of this writing, I'm still a bit buzzed--but it's always at this point that reality hits. When I&#...	JGalligan	9	422	Jan 24, 2007 by JGalligan
	Appreciating Our Past (Preview) It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in,...	Quetzal	2	358	Jan 24, 2007 by tina
	Daily Reflections Jan 24 (Preview) GETTING INVOLVED There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look aro...	Doll	0	306	Jan 24, 2007 by Doll
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