Alcoholics Anonymous

Quetzal · Quetzal

Stop trying so hard to make it happen. Stop doing so much, if doing so much is wearing you out or not achieving the desired results. Stop thinking so much and so hard about it. Stop worrying so about it. Stop trying to force, to manipulate, to coerce, or to make it happen. Making things happen is controlli...

Wren · Wren

Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give. -- David O. McKay I want to choose the details of my life. Fortunately, Ive come to appreciate how important it is to give others the freedom to choose their own paths. None of us wants our choice robbed from us. I cant know whats...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Dependency (on another human being) is the inability to experience wholeness or to function adequately without the certainty that one is being actively cared for by another. -- M. Scott Peck No matter what we may think, overdependence on another can be very unloving because it drains others of any c...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Many of us have trust issues. Some of us tried long and hard to trust untrustworthy people. Over and again, we believed lies and promises never to be kept. Some of us tried to trust people for the impossible; for instance, trusting a practicing alcoholic not to drink again. Some of us trusted our Higher...

rag_doll · rag_doll

Hi, I'm new to this forum, but not to recovery. I have been in rehab 3 times, and do ok for awhile, but when I start working on my personal inventory, I recall all the things I have done to people in my life, and I get so overwhelmed with guilt and such unbearable shame, I relapse. I am now on my 17th day of bein...

mommy2boys · mommy2boys

Hi All, I am Janet. I am new here to AA and this board. I have a little over 60 days sobriety and am so grateful to have found AA. I look forward to get to know others here.

JohnInNYC · JohnInNYC

Hello to everyone. My name is John. I am an attorney in New York City. As of Sunday, I am a recovering alcoholic. I don't know exactly how this is supposed to go, so I will tell my story. I began drinking at 16, and am not sure when exactly things became out of control. I always had, and still did have, eve...

learning · learning

McStagger, Youv'e been silent for a while. That is okay. We all need "quite time" to reflect and we all "journey" at our own individual pace. Just want to let you know that you were not forgotten. Wishing you well and hoping you are finding the blessings that only sobrie...

Phil · Phil

It is such a joy, to see the young people, that have shared on this board, come into AA and grasp a new way of life... I was 29 when I went to my first AA meeting, and wasnt ready to give up... It took another 8 years of hell, before surrendering.. Ive been in AA for quite a number of days....and as each day goes b...

Doll · Doll

SHORTCOMINGS REMOVED But now the words "Of myself I am nothing, the Father doeth the works" began to carry bright promise and meaning. 12 & 12, p. 75 When I put the Seventh Step into action I must remember that there are no blanks to fill in. It doesn't say, "Humbly asked Him to (fill...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Courage is not grim determination, boastful arrogance, or uncontrolled aggression. True courage comes from quiet conviction, which shows itself in self-control, calm assurance, and patient persistence. It takes courage, for example, to resist lashing back at others who hurt or offend us. It t...

Phil · Phil

"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 be at this moment. "--Alcoholics Anonym...

Robert · Robert

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mgla1CyMAU

Phil · Phil

To let go does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, it's the realization I can't control another. To let go is not to enable, but allow learning from natural consequences. To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outco...

JohnInNYC · JohnInNYC

As some of you know from reading my first post, I am new to this forum and to AA. My wife and I have always loved to travel. She is obsessed with the idea that we will go to Italy. On my first day of sobriety, I said, "I'm not touring Tuscany." She took that OK. However, when she brought up Rome...

Doll · Doll

FALSE PRIDE, p.209 Many of us who had thought ourselves religious awoke to the limitations of this attitude. Refusing to place God first, we had deprived ourselves of His help. 12 & 12, p. 75 Many false notions operate in false pride. The need for direction to live a decent life is satisfied by the h...

Wren · Wren

Everything is made of light; everything is alive. The Great Mystery of life has little to do with intelligence. The universe is not an intellectual process. The intellect is helpful; but our hearts are the wiser part of ourselves. -- Mellen-Thomas Benedict Heart is a word that refers to many differe...

Rosco · Rosco

Hi everyone, this is Rosco here to share a bit of good news. I have been accepted into a alcoholic program in south Jersey. I've been out of a 25 day program since 06/22/07. Iam proud to say that I have been making meetings and following the AA program. I have never been more happy than I am right now. It has b...

wagon · wagon

I have been sober 30 months today. One day at a time. Thanks u all!!!!! If this board wasnt here, i would still be out there, You helped me get to my first aa meeting, and still walk with me, Wagon

Doll · Doll

GRATEFUL FOR WHAT I HAVE, p.208 During this process of learning more about humility, the most profound result of all was the change in our attitude toward God. 12 & 12, p. 75 Today my prayers consist mostly of saying thank you to my Higher Power for my sobriety and for the wonder of God's abundance, b...

Quetzal · Quetzal

It's about time you got angry - yes, that angry. Anger can be such a potent, frightening emotion. It can also be a feeling that guides us to important decisions, sometimes decisions difficult to make. It can signal other people's problems, our problems, or simply problems we need to address. We deny o...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Many of us have confused notions about what it means to be loved and cared about. Many of us were loved and cared for by people who had discrepancies between what they said and did. We may have had a mother or father who said, "I love you" to us, and then abandoned or neglected us, giving us confu...

Doll · Doll

His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans,and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for the past four years of life He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a alcoholic while attending college. Things have only gone down hill since. Across t...

Tina · Tina

Hi all Went my second meetin since friday, sure felt good to get to them. Seen alot of fimiliar faces and well felt home. Thankful that this forums here too and well couldn't be more at ease with myself now and all is will with my kids. thanks tina

Moon · Moon

Hi guys, It's been a while since I have checked in. I had an interesting thing happen to me the other day and I'd like to run it by you all. I have been primarily in al-anon and in one of my meetings I have an older gentleman friend who works both programs. Ocasionally after meetings some of us will get to...

John · John

Hi everyone, What an experience getting married has been after 15 years of being solo. Rose really worked hard to put it together. Actually built our wedding cake piece by piece, purchasing what she needed for it over a 4 week period over ebay. The reception food was prepared by members of the Miracle...

Robert · Robert

· Only by the grace of god, the ego can be dissolved and eternal happiness can be achieved. · To smilingly accept the will of God. · Selfless service of humanity is the true worship of God. · Women deserve the same respect as men. · Truth is highest of all, higher still is truthful living. I like that though...

dogmama · dogmama

Hello. I'm new to this forum and glad I found it. I'm 8 years sober and love the sober life. I don't get to as many f2f meetings as I used to so I decided to look on-line.

ron70062 · ron70062

First, let me say to ya like we say down here in South La. "Hey y'all !" Hope everyones doing good. If not, dont drink anyway! Things are going good here. working on week 6. (Mike's on week 2). Both of us are really trying. I found out he has a little problem with reading, so, him living next door,...

Doll · Doll

SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...

Doll · Doll

SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...

LisaF · LisaF

Hey y'all, Life's been busy to say the least... bf and our friend have been cleanin up the farm, scrapping metal... our friend got his semi and trailer over here the other day, had the trailer loaded up with junk cars to haul in, about 7 I think, piled 3 high... lol We've been out workin in the garden... we l...

Self Care with Family Members · Quetzal

I was thirty five years old the first time I spoke up to my mother and refused to buy into her games and manipulation. I was terribly frightened and almost couldn't believe I was doing this. I found I didn't have to be mean. I didn't have to start an argument. But I could say what I wanted and needed to say to t...

Phil · Phil

May you have many more....one day at a time... Onward!!

Phil · Phil

(Hurt - Bitterness - Injustice - Abused Pain) We feel emotional pain when we do not get what we want, need, or expect. We might feel hurt, rejection, bitterness, abuse, injustice or simply emotional pain. In such cases, we have not received the behavior or outcomes we expected or believed we deserve...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We deserve the best life and love has to offer, but we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only one place to start, an...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi everyone, I had an appointment with my GP earlier today to get the results of some heart tests that I have had recently. I was worried and anxious about it. But, it's good news from the GP and I wanted to share that with my cyber-family. The problem that I have is an excessive heartbeat. It's beating abo...

learning · learning

Would you all join me in giving a round of applause to our friend "Destinydreamer" aka Jamie who celebrated 5mos. sober on July 8th. Contiued success to you!!! (Can you hear the crowds roaring and clapping? LOL) Wanda

Rosco · Rosco

Hello my name is Rosco. I am new to AA and this site. I have 45 days sober and already I have never felt better, Thanks to the people and support of AA. It is truly the best thing that has ever happened to me. ONE DAY AT A TIME!!

Wren · Wren

In almost every case, we know what is best for us in our lives, from the relationships we create to the food we eat. Still, somewhat mysteriously, it is often difficult to make the right choices for ourselves. We find ourselves hanging out with someone who leaves us feeling drained or choosing to eat fa...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind. - Alice Meyvell It's thought that Abe Lincoln once said, "We're as happy as we make up our minds to be." In other words, we decide to be happy. Bad weather, lost toys, broken plans, even angry friends don't have to ruin o...

Wren · Wren

I just want to say "welcome to MIP" to the new people I've seen on the board this morning. Whether you're posting or no, it's good to see you here. I hope you keep coming back and keep sharing as the spirit moves you. with blessings, Chris

learning · learning

Just wanted to share with everyone, that I am bursting at the seams with happiness over the birth of my first grandchild. Thomas J. was born yesterday afternoon. What a miracle to witness! I feel very blessed that my daughter WANTED me there with her and her boyfriend to see this new life come in...

Doll · Doll

Today has been a pretty good day, I suppose. Work was a bit less stressful than usual and I've actually been completely pain free for the last 4 hours. But cringing at every twinge, wondering when the pain will return, as it always does. MRI and X-Rays showed NO new herniated disks, that's the good news...

Doll · Doll

HUMILITY IS A GIFT, p.203 As long as we placed self-reliance first, a genuine reliance upon a Higher Power was out of the question. That basic ingredient of all humility, a desire to seek and do God's will, was missing. 12 & 12, p.72 When I first came to A.A., I wanted to find some of the elusive qualit...

Quetzal · Quetzal

God is subtle, but he is not malicious. -- Albert Einstein Recovery is an intensely spiritual process that asks us to grow in our understanding of God. Our understanding may have been shaped by early religious experiences or the beliefs of those around us. We may wonder if God is as shaming and frighte...

Phil · Phil

1. We accept the fact that all of our efforts to stop drinking have failed. 2. We believe that we must turn elsewhere for help. 3. We turn to our fellow men and women, particularly those who have struggled with the same problem. 4. We have made a list of the situations in which we are most likely to drink. 5....

Wren · Wren

I do not accept any absolute formulas for living. No preconceived code can see ahead to everything that can happen in a mans life. As we live, we grow and our beliefs change. They must change. So I think we should live with this constant discovery. We should be open to this adventure in heightened awaren...

ron70062 · ron70062

But thanks to God, you guy's and Ladies and AA, Today I am sober 1 Month !! Maybe to some , thats not much., But for this alki to stay sober 1 DAY is a mindblowing !! For those of you who read this and are new, Im living proof that it works. ! month ago , I made my first post. I was down to the point of ending it all for...

Quetzal · Quetzal

"Where are you, God? Where did you go?" So many people have gone away. We may have felt so alone so much. In the midst of our struggles and lessons, we may wonder if God has gone away too. There are wondrous days when we feel God's protection and presence, leading and guiding each step and event...

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	Making It Happen (Preview) Stop trying so hard to make it happen. Stop doing so much, if doing so much is wearing you out or not achieving the desired results. Stop thinking so much and so hard about it. Stop worrying so about it. Stop trying to force, to manipulate, to coerce, or to make it happen. Making things happen is controlli...	Quetzal	0	467	Jul 23, 2007 by Quetzal
	Given Choice (Preview) Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give. -- David O. McKay I want to choose the details of my life. Fortunately, Ive come to appreciate how important it is to give others the freedom to choose their own paths. None of us wants our choice robbed from us. I cant know whats...	Wren	0	425	Jul 23, 2007 by Wren
	Dependency (Preview) Dependency (on another human being) is the inability to experience wholeness or to function adequately without the certainty that one is being actively cared for by another. -- M. Scott Peck No matter what we may think, overdependence on another can be very unloving because it drains others of any c...	Quetzal	2	476	Jul 22, 2007 by JohnInNYC
	Learning to Trust Again (Preview) Many of us have trust issues. Some of us tried long and hard to trust untrustworthy people. Over and again, we believed lies and promises never to be kept. Some of us tried to trust people for the impossible; for instance, trusting a practicing alcoholic not to drink again. Some of us trusted our Higher...	Quetzal	0	544	Jul 22, 2007 by Quetzal
	help!!! (Preview) Hi, I'm new to this forum, but not to recovery. I have been in rehab 3 times, and do ok for awhile, but when I start working on my personal inventory, I recall all the things I have done to people in my life, and I get so overwhelmed with guilt and such unbearable shame, I relapse. I am now on my 17th day of bein...	rag_doll	8	640	Jul 21, 2007 by Pam P
	New Here (Preview) Hi All, I am Janet. I am new here to AA and this board. I have a little over 60 days sobriety and am so grateful to have found AA. I look forward to get to know others here.	mommy2boys	9	483	Jul 21, 2007 by Pam P
	New in New York City (long, but need a group) (Preview) Hello to everyone. My name is John. I am an attorney in New York City. As of Sunday, I am a recovering alcoholic. I don't know exactly how this is supposed to go, so I will tell my story. I began drinking at 16, and am not sure when exactly things became out of control. I always had, and still did have, eve...	JohnInNYC	12	651	Jul 21, 2007 by Moon
	McStagger (Preview) McStagger, Youv'e been silent for a while. That is okay. We all need "quite time" to reflect and we all "journey" at our own individual pace. Just want to let you know that you were not forgotten. Wishing you well and hoping you are finding the blessings that only sobrie...	learning	0	452	Jul 21, 2007 by learning
	Sharing (Preview) It is such a joy, to see the young people, that have shared on this board, come into AA and grasp a new way of life... I was 29 when I went to my first AA meeting, and wasnt ready to give up... It took another 8 years of hell, before surrendering.. Ive been in AA for quite a number of days....and as each day goes b...	Phil	3	479	Jul 20, 2007 by learning
	Daily Reflections July 20 (Preview) SHORTCOMINGS REMOVED But now the words "Of myself I am nothing, the Father doeth the works" began to carry bright promise and meaning. 12 & 12, p. 75 When I put the Seventh Step into action I must remember that there are no blanks to fill in. It doesn't say, "Humbly asked Him to (fill...	Doll	0	467	Jul 20, 2007 by Doll
	Courage and Patience (Preview) Courage is not grim determination, boastful arrogance, or uncontrolled aggression. True courage comes from quiet conviction, which shows itself in self-control, calm assurance, and patient persistence. It takes courage, for example, to resist lashing back at others who hurt or offend us. It t...	Quetzal	0	652	Jul 20, 2007 by Quetzal
	And Acceptance Is The Key... (Preview) "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 be at this moment. "--Alcoholics Anonym...	Phil	5	1474	Jul 19, 2007 by ron70062
	Found this funny (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mgla1CyMAU	Robert	3	499	Jul 19, 2007 by Sick of being sick
	A Reminder (Preview) To let go does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, it's the realization I can't control another. To let go is not to enable, but allow learning from natural consequences. To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outco...	Phil	0	456	Jul 19, 2007 by Phil
	Wife Keeps Talking About Travel (Preview) As some of you know from reading my first post, I am new to this forum and to AA. My wife and I have always loved to travel. She is obsessed with the idea that we will go to Italy. On my first day of sobriety, I said, "I'm not touring Tuscany." She took that OK. However, when she brought up Rome...	JohnInNYC	5	516	Jul 19, 2007 by JohnInNYC
	Daily Reflections July 19 (Preview) FALSE PRIDE, p.209 Many of us who had thought ourselves religious awoke to the limitations of this attitude. Refusing to place God first, we had deprived ourselves of His help. 12 & 12, p. 75 Many false notions operate in false pride. The need for direction to live a decent life is satisfied by the h...	Doll	0	442	Jul 19, 2007 by Doll
	Opening the Heart (Preview) Everything is made of light; everything is alive. The Great Mystery of life has little to do with intelligence. The universe is not an intellectual process. The intellect is helpful; but our hearts are the wiser part of ourselves. -- Mellen-Thomas Benedict Heart is a word that refers to many differe...	Wren	1	442	Jul 18, 2007 by Phil
	More Good News (Preview) Hi everyone, this is Rosco here to share a bit of good news. I have been accepted into a alcoholic program in south Jersey. I've been out of a 25 day program since 06/22/07. Iam proud to say that I have been making meetings and following the AA program. I have never been more happy than I am right now. It has b...	Rosco	5	495	Jul 18, 2007 by destinydreamer
	30 months (Preview) I have been sober 30 months today. One day at a time. Thanks u all!!!!! If this board wasnt here, i would still be out there, You helped me get to my first aa meeting, and still walk with me, Wagon	wagon	10	488	Jul 18, 2007 by Tina
	Jul 18 Daily Reflections (Preview) GRATEFUL FOR WHAT I HAVE, p.208 During this process of learning more about humility, the most profound result of all was the change in our attitude toward God. 12 & 12, p. 75 Today my prayers consist mostly of saying thank you to my Higher Power for my sobriety and for the wonder of God's abundance, b...	Doll	0	428	Jul 18, 2007 by Doll
	Time to Get Angry (Preview) It's about time you got angry - yes, that angry. Anger can be such a potent, frightening emotion. It can also be a feeling that guides us to important decisions, sometimes decisions difficult to make. It can signal other people's problems, our problems, or simply problems we need to address. We deny o...	Quetzal	0	492	Jul 18, 2007 by Quetzal
	Love, in Words and Actions (Preview) Many of us have confused notions about what it means to be loved and cared about. Many of us were loved and cared for by people who had discrepancies between what they said and did. We may have had a mother or father who said, "I love you" to us, and then abandoned or neglected us, giving us confu...	Quetzal	1	460	Jul 17, 2007 by Rosco
	The OldTimer & The NewComer (Preview) His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans,and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for the past four years of life He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a alcoholic while attending college. Things have only gone down hill since. Across t...	Doll	2	534	Jul 17, 2007 by learning
	Back to the basics (Preview) Hi all Went my second meetin since friday, sure felt good to get to them. Seen alot of fimiliar faces and well felt home. Thankful that this forums here too and well couldn't be more at ease with myself now and all is will with my kids. thanks tina	Tina	2	509	Jul 17, 2007 by learning
	Does this seem strange? (Preview) Hi guys, It's been a while since I have checked in. I had an interesting thing happen to me the other day and I'd like to run it by you all. I have been primarily in al-anon and in one of my meetings I have an older gentleman friend who works both programs. Ocasionally after meetings some of us will get to...	Moon	11	557	Jul 17, 2007 by JohnInNYC
	Wedding Video (Preview) Hi everyone, What an experience getting married has been after 15 years of being solo. Rose really worked hard to put it together. Actually built our wedding cake piece by piece, purchasing what she needed for it over a 4 week period over ebay. The reception food was prepared by members of the Miracle...	John	0	1221	Jul 17, 2007 by John
	Main message for humanity (Preview) · Only by the grace of god, the ego can be dissolved and eternal happiness can be achieved. · To smilingly accept the will of God. · Selfless service of humanity is the true worship of God. · Women deserve the same respect as men. · Truth is highest of all, higher still is truthful living. I like that though...	Robert	0	422	Jul 17, 2007 by Robert
	New to this forum (Preview) Hello. I'm new to this forum and glad I found it. I'm 8 years sober and love the sober life. I don't get to as many f2f meetings as I used to so I decided to look on-line.	dogmama	6	475	Jul 17, 2007 by Zster
	Just popping in (Preview) First, let me say to ya like we say down here in South La. "Hey y'all !" Hope everyones doing good. If not, dont drink anyway! Things are going good here. working on week 6. (Mike's on week 2). Both of us are really trying. I found out he has a little problem with reading, so, him living next door,...	ron70062	4	454	Jul 17, 2007 by Zster
	Daily Reflections July 17 (Preview) SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...	Doll	0	447	Jul 17, 2007 by Doll
	Daily Reflections July 16 (Preview) SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...	Doll	2	464	Jul 16, 2007 by learning
	hey y'all, just checkin in... (Preview) Hey y'all, Life's been busy to say the least... bf and our friend have been cleanin up the farm, scrapping metal... our friend got his semi and trailer over here the other day, had the trailer loaded up with junk cars to haul in, about 7 I think, piled 3 high... lol We've been out workin in the garden... we l...	LisaF	6	633	Jul 16, 2007 by learning
	Self Care with Family Members (Preview) I was thirty five years old the first time I spoke up to my mother and refused to buy into her games and manipulation. I was terribly frightened and almost couldn't believe I was doing this. I found I didn't have to be mean. I didn't have to start an argument. But I could say what I wanted and needed to say to t...	Quetzal	5	582	Jul 16, 2007 by dogmama
	Tina had FOUR YEARS Yesterday (Preview) May you have many more....one day at a time... Onward!!	Phil	11	833	Jul 16, 2007 by Tina
	An Article Re: Emotional Pain (Preview) (Hurt - Bitterness - Injustice - Abused Pain) We feel emotional pain when we do not get what we want, need, or expect. We might feel hurt, rejection, bitterness, abuse, injustice or simply emotional pain. In such cases, we have not received the behavior or outcomes we expected or believed we deserve...	Phil	3	782	Jul 16, 2007 by Phil
	Insisting on the Best (Preview) We deserve the best life and love has to offer, but we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only one place to start, an...	Quetzal	0	447	Jul 16, 2007 by Quetzal
	Good News! (Preview) Hi everyone, I had an appointment with my GP earlier today to get the results of some heart tests that I have had recently. I was worried and anxious about it. But, it's good news from the GP and I wanted to share that with my cyber-family. The problem that I have is an excessive heartbeat. It's beating abo...	Quetzal	5	457	Jul 15, 2007 by Wren
	Congrats Jamie (Preview) Would you all join me in giving a round of applause to our friend "Destinydreamer" aka Jamie who celebrated 5mos. sober on July 8th. Contiued success to you!!! (Can you hear the crowds roaring and clapping? LOL) Wanda	learning	6	498	Jul 15, 2007 by Wren
	New Beginnings (Preview) Hello my name is Rosco. I am new to AA and this site. I have 45 days sober and already I have never felt better, Thanks to the people and support of AA. It is truly the best thing that has ever happened to me. ONE DAY AT A TIME!!	Rosco	8	863	Jul 15, 2007 by Wren
	Parts that don't want to heal-Shedding light on ourselves (Preview) In almost every case, we know what is best for us in our lives, from the relationships we create to the food we eat. Still, somewhat mysteriously, it is often difficult to make the right choices for ourselves. We find ourselves hanging out with someone who leaves us feeling drained or choosing to eat fa...	Wren	1	456	Jul 15, 2007 by kissers
	Happiness (Preview) Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind. - Alice Meyvell It's thought that Abe Lincoln once said, "We're as happy as we make up our minds to be." In other words, we decide to be happy. Bad weather, lost toys, broken plans, even angry friends don't have to ruin o...	Quetzal	1	454	Jul 14, 2007 by Rosco
	Welcome (Preview) I just want to say "welcome to MIP" to the new people I've seen on the board this morning. Whether you're posting or no, it's good to see you here. I hope you keep coming back and keep sharing as the spirit moves you. with blessings, Chris	Wren	3	638	Jul 14, 2007 by Rosco
	Bursting Emotions (Preview) Just wanted to share with everyone, that I am bursting at the seams with happiness over the birth of my first grandchild. Thomas J. was born yesterday afternoon. What a miracle to witness! I feel very blessed that my daughter WANTED me there with her and her boyfriend to see this new life come in...	learning	4	496	Jul 14, 2007 by destinydreamer
	My name is Jennifer & I'm an alcoholic (Preview) Today has been a pretty good day, I suppose. Work was a bit less stressful than usual and I've actually been completely pain free for the last 4 hours. But cringing at every twinge, wondering when the pain will return, as it always does. MRI and X-Rays showed NO new herniated disks, that's the good news...	Doll	5	685	Jul 13, 2007 by Doll
	Daily Reflections July 13 (Preview) HUMILITY IS A GIFT, p.203 As long as we placed self-reliance first, a genuine reliance upon a Higher Power was out of the question. That basic ingredient of all humility, a desire to seek and do God's will, was missing. 12 & 12, p.72 When I first came to A.A., I wanted to find some of the elusive qualit...	Doll	0	1138	Jul 13, 2007 by Doll
	God as We Understand God (Preview) God is subtle, but he is not malicious. -- Albert Einstein Recovery is an intensely spiritual process that asks us to grow in our understanding of God. Our understanding may have been shaped by early religious experiences or the beliefs of those around us. We may wonder if God is as shaming and frighte...	Quetzal	0	496	Jul 13, 2007 by Quetzal
	The Agnostic 12 steps (Preview) 1. We accept the fact that all of our efforts to stop drinking have failed. 2. We believe that we must turn elsewhere for help. 3. We turn to our fellow men and women, particularly those who have struggled with the same problem. 4. We have made a list of the situations in which we are most likely to drink. 5....	Phil	1	493	Jul 12, 2007 by Sick of being sick
	Living the Adventure (Preview) I do not accept any absolute formulas for living. No preconceived code can see ahead to everything that can happen in a mans life. As we live, we grow and our beliefs change. They must change. So I think we should live with this constant discovery. We should be open to this adventure in heightened awaren...	Wren	1	434	Jul 12, 2007 by timverton
	O.K. , so I wont make cover of NewsWeek.... (Preview) But thanks to God, you guy's and Ladies and AA, Today I am sober 1 Month !! Maybe to some , thats not much., But for this alki to stay sober 1 DAY is a mindblowing !! For those of you who read this and are new, Im living proof that it works. ! month ago , I made my first post. I was down to the point of ending it all for...	ron70062	8	520	Jul 12, 2007 by Quetzal
	Letting Go of Fear of Abandonment (Preview) "Where are you, God? Where did you go?" So many people have gone away. We may have felt so alone so much. In the midst of our struggles and lessons, we may wonder if God has gone away too. There are wondrous days when we feel God's protection and presence, leading and guiding each step and event...	Quetzal	0	719	Jul 12, 2007 by Quetzal
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