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The message of HOPE
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Hi all,
Just wanted to share my meeting of today with you, The Topic was on The Message of Hope.
Heard so many wonderful shares on the subject. That no matter how far down the scale we have gone with the Active Disease of Alcoholism, the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous give us just that, the messag...
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Great Day for Recovery
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Today is July 13, 2006 A Great Day for Recovery!
DIGNITY
"To behave with dignity is nothing less than to allow others freely to be themselves." --Sol Chaneles I believe that ultimately I can only be responsible for me. It is impossible for me to live another person's life. It is dis...
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I'M GETTING A CLOSER LOOK AT 'ROCK BOTTOM'
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MY NAME IS KATE AND I'M AN ALCOHOLIC.
I HAVE BEEN DRINKING DURING THE DAY NOW SINCE THE END OF LAST WEEK, THE PAST TWO MORNINGS I HAVE STARTED DRINKING BEFORE 10AM
I'M DOING IT BECAUSE I CAN NO LONGER COPE WITH MY LIFE AND IT'S GETTING OUT OF CONTROL
I AM SO STRESSED ON A DAILY BASIS I DON'T KNOW W...
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Don't know where to turn
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Good morning...well actually it's not a very good morning for me. I posted here about 2 weeks ago, shortly after what i thought was an argument with my boyfriend over my drinking and other things.He moved out, but said it was only temporarily until I got myself together. I committed myself to st...
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Mornin' Everyone
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It's a good day to be sober! Hope you all have a great Thursday!
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Romanticizing Alcohol...
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I often find myself doing this...I let myself believe that to be at my creative best I need to allow myself to indulge the way great authors, artist and thinkers have throughout history. Truman Capote, Edgar Allen Poe, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Vincent Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, t...
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I cant pray...
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forgive me if I've posted something like this before and I'm repeating myself (you see I have this little drinking problem and my memory isn't so good)...
What was I talking about again??? Oh yeah, I cant pray...I am not an atheist and I believe that there is definitely forces in the world more powerf...
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FORMULAS
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"IF I KEEP MY SOBRIETY IN FRONT OF EVERYTHING ELSE, Chances are good, that I can KEEP it".
"IF I PLACE ANYTHING IN FRONT OF my SOBRIETY, Chances are Good, that I WILL NOT be able to KEEP it.
My thoughts for today. The 1st one will keep me Sober, The second, will get me DRUNK.
Wishing you all a goo...
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The 12 Steps of Recovery
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It has been said and I do believe that the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, was designed for those that want it.
I do not believe it was designed for those that need it, but really don't want it.
It takes what it Takes for us, to get here, but when we do finally get here, we want it,
will do a...
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sometimes we TRUDGE.....
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I get so elated with my new life in recovery....
and then at times I do, indeed, TRUDGE...
It is during these times of trudging, though, where I get closer to my Higher Power, if I do the next right thing and recognize that it is time (always...) to enlarge on my spiritual life.
It is during these tim...
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Tonights Bit
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More of the same gets more of the same. What we were given to practice, we practiced. What we practiced, we became. What we became, we are continuing to become - only more so - every day of our lives. We can do ourselves a favor by being aware of what we practice. Has the past taught us to withdraw? Think of ho...
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Boundaries
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Boundaries don't keep other people out - they fence YOU in. So you can draw your lines or live your life crossing them.
The view from the other side is spectacular.
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If i dissapear from the boards
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If i suddenly dissappear (however you spell it), dont worry about me.. Im having probs with my pc and i think im gona have to give it to my mate to look at. Not sure yet... bloody computers.. great when theyre working eh?....
If i dissapear, dont worry i...
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Good Day
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Had a good day today,. met a fellow aa and went to the gym and sauna with him and then catched a train into nottm to meet my sponcer who took me though step 9 + 10 then on the way home met a friend I had not seen in a long time and was nice to see him again!
so hot here! thinking of going out for supper as too hot to co...
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Balance
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Whatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo. --Bernard Baruch
It's usually very difficult for us to bring balance into our lives. We may find it hard not to put in overtime at work. We may be obsessed about housework or yard work to the extent that we work long hours at...
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Guidance
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An inspiring book, a caring friend, a moment of silence -- all can offer the guidance we seek.
We are learning to seek guidance on how to handle the serious circumstances of our lives. We used to feel we had to figure out everything for ourselves. What a gift it is to seek suggestions from friends w...
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new day
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hungry angry lonely tired, i know what to do!
eat happily with friends in bed - why is it that sounded rude?
im ok - just come back from a step meeting, feeling ok, bit annoyed with my partner - i have started to get my life back and she dont like that as it involves me getting my arse off the sofa and doing s...
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Dealing with Gossip in AA
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Thank you all for your kind comments re my posting about being gossiped about in aa. Its amazing how a higher power works and I wanted to share this with you a truly amazing experience. Throughout my recovery I have struggled had a bereavment at 8 months sought outside help to deal with it a...
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Drunkkk Joke...
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So this alkie is stranded on a deserted island.... finds a little lamp in the sand.
Rubs the lamp; out pops a Genie.... "I'll give you 3 wishes..."
Alkie scratches his head and says, "Boy, I sure am thirsty. How about for my first wish, I get a big tall glass of liquor on the rocks?"
BLIN...
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Alcoholic ~ summed up
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Can't remember where I got this from. May have even been here, but anyway.......
Thoughts at 4am If I am an alocholic I shouldn't drink - If I am not an alcoholic I don't need to. People who arn't alcoholics dont lie in bed at 4am wondering if they are alcoholics Remember its Alcohol-...
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Yup..Yup...Yup...
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Success is doing the best you can, in as many ways as you can. It is being just and honest and true -- not in a few things, but in everything you do. Always look ahead and never look back, believe you can make all your dreams come true. Always believe in the best you can be and have faith in the things that you do...
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Insane DREAM..............
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Had a crazy dream last night..
In this dream, I was at a class reunion and a girl in the restroom was bagging up marijuana. With lighteneing speed, she taped a bag of it to my back up underneath my shirt. I left the batheroom and told my husband; I said "i have GOT to get this bag of pot off my back befo...
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1:30am ~ I can't sleep
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Way too much running around in my brain. Just can't turn it off. So just random rambling thoughts to follow............And to make matters even more interesting, "the man in my life" told me yesterday I "wasn't THE ONE for him". Wow! .......Can it get any better? Yes. Can it get any worse...
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YOO HOO TIPSY...........
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O.K, WHERE DID YOU GO??????
Just an Alke with sometimes a Too Curious mind.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Baloney Brains
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*slinks back with tail between legs*
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Okay, okay, so it wasn't so great out there...and I probably shouldn't have deleted my account and told everyone here to bugger off. I apologize.
So, any advice for someone coming back who feels pretty sh!tty
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36th Central West Ontario Convention
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August 11. 12, and 13th
University Of Guelph Campus
One hour north of Niagara Falls...on #6 Hyw.
Three full days of AA and Alanon speakers, and talkathons
Saturday night banquet and dance
Main Banquet speaker--Clancy I. from L.A. California
Buses available from the Carolinas, Virgi...
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Evolving From Within~OM
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Evolving From Within Changing Yourself First
The world calls out for improvement and, more often than not, we are ready and willing to offer advice or admonishments. But each of us possesses the power to effect a positive shift in energy in ourselves and in those around us. Just as purification of t...
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Great Day for Recovery
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Today is July 11, 2006 A Great Day for Recovery!
CHANGE
"The foolish and the dead never change their opinion." --James Russell Lowell Part of my understanding of spirituality is that I will change. I will change my mind, my attitude and my opinion. My understanding of sobriety is...
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Does God Let You Down?
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Does God let us down, or do we let ourselves down?
Yesterday, I prayed that God would keep me sober and sane for another day. I prayed the third step prayer honestly and sincerely. However, after work last night, I went and bought a case of hard lemonade and drank 10. Why? Di...
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Didnt go to a meetin tonight, kinda wish i had..
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I didnt go to a meeting tonight, even though i had been set on going most of the day.. I kinda wish i had now..
Omg hangover big time today... geese.. I have felt absolutely awful today. I was sent out in the van this afternoon, about 15:40 so should have been sober by th...
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Build on Love
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Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come. 'Ti's grace that hath brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home.' --John Newton
Today and always, let joy be your compass. When choosing a direction in life, choose the path of your heart. Do what you love, follow your bliss.
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My daugther
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Hi,
I am sick to my sotmach.I didnt sleep at all last time it is 5 am here I am .
I have a 20 year old daugther and she has a 22 year ole boyfriend.He was left by his roomates 4 months ago and was stuggling .and I let him move in here.I know a big mistake.
He has a job.For al...
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How to find a "happy medium"??
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My thoughts: When I started going to meetings in July 2005, I did what they told me, so I thought. I surrounded myself with the "winners". I went from being a drunk to an acutal contributing member, so I thought. I stopped going to meetings in April 2006, because those winners didn't "walk the tal...
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A Great Day for Recovery
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Today is July 10, 2006
POVERTY
"Must the hunger become anger and anger become fury before anything will be done?" --John Steinbeck I have a gratitude in my life today that stems from the daily recovery I enjoy in my life. Today I am happy, joyous and content; I am able to deal with the...
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Home Safe
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Man It was hard work today working clean, I feel tired now and just a bit quiet. I feel like im almost back to square one!
was determined not to lose my temper at work as that would only result in my hurt, even though people have pee'd me off I am ok and safe. Feeling a little down with realisation of what has...
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A MOMENT FOR YOU
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You're a true beauty.
So what if your cheekbones aren't sculpted, your face isn't a perfect oval and your curves are curvier that you'd like? You've got an inner glow that shows! And because it's fired by love and compassion, kindness and courage, and determination, it never fades.&...
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Today
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Afternoon everyone
Today I am feeling alot better, Have not picked up anything and have been out for several walks with the dog and meeting.
I am a little sad the weekend is nearly gone, I am going to try and not use next week at work as I need to get through on my own steam, I cant be rattled at work any mor...
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im scared
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Iv just woken up and im still so soo drunk..
And i feel so scared.. .. i just got two txts from very close friends.. giving me encouragement.. im now crying....
omg.. how can i be this drunk at almost 4am..
tears streaming down my face..
im realy scared........
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Property Lines
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A helpful tool in our recovery, especially in the behavior we call detachment, is learning to identify who owns what. Then we let each person own and possess his or her rightful property.
If another person has an addiction, a problem, a feeling, or a self-defeating behavior, that is the...
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I PROMISE to behave
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I promise to take the cotton outta my ears and not only stick it in my mouth, but shove it all the way down my throat. I need this place.
First, my apologies to all that I pissed off and/or offended. I hope you can forgive me, and if not, atleast tolerate me and help me.
I have been so angry for so lon...
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The PROMISES
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The Promises
If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. N...
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my screwed up thinking
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I've been reading in the big book with my sponsor and all the time she's asking me if I can relate to this or that and I'm like yeah, I can relate to it from my bipolar but not from my drinking... like making all these plans of what I'm going to do and being really determined, and in the book it says that person c...
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Another meeting and spoke again
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Went to another meeting and spoke again
Saw a guy i had met from night before... but he seemed reluctant to aknowledge me... i barely remember him anyway.. ffs..
woman spoke to me.,.
Anyway i spoke again tonight..
Woman tried to offer me cof...
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being real
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Hi,
I had been though so much as a cild as a teen with abuse that I learned to cope by saying all is ok.I learned how to be funny the life of any thing i was into.
I got a strong relationship with my Hp God i thought my prayers were even of all was ok.
My friends spoke of me as the stongest woman...
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big book a vision for you
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Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny.
May G...
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Went to a meeting last night and SPOKE
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Ok ..
TONIGHT I HAVE SAID EVERYTHING THAT I EVER WANTED TO SAY.. at aa.
i went to a meeting.. and i spoke for the first time... and i said everything!!..
i cant say much more cos of drink.. omg. i said so much.. people spoke and relatated to me.. i hope i speak again... -- Ed...
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To share part of my life
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Hi there, I have started to make music again, just a little to start with and I started yesterday. I have my sampler and stuff hooked up now.I have not made music in about 8 years due to severe illness,and am slowly getting the hang of it again, if anyone could offer constructive critism that would be grea...
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coping with loneliness
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when im with people I cant wait to get away because I feel less then and feel not part of, when im alone I want to be with someone, How do I cope being alone without just being miserable.
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Step 12 and Fellowship
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Hi, I've been living by the 12 Steps for 14 years and have had my life changed so much. I am currently enrolled in graduate school and I'm writing a research paper on how prayer and meditation help people in 12 step programs to handle life's challenges.
I am hoping some folks from t...
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my onion
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My sponsor said part of getting sober is... something like... it's like having an onion and the layers are going to gradually peel off and you have to deal with each layer as it peels off and learn how to deal with it and move past it... well my past came crashing down on me Thursday night, I just started thi...
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