Alcoholics Anonymous

Robert · Robert

According to a book I am reading at the moment, alot of alcoholics suffer from depression due to a particular amino acid in the brain being depleted, which then gives us little or no serotonin to fire, I am thinking of going to the Dr's today to see if this would be a safe option for me to suppliment with to h...

wagon · wagon

someone ask me to be their

sponcer sunday night. been sober but 16 months, still wet behind the ears myself, is this to soon? wagon

Doll · Doll

Women who breastfeed their infants for just a month or less could be placing them at a far higher risk of becoming alcoholics as adults. That's the startling word from new research conducted at Copenhagen University in Denmark, which concluded that early weaning is one factor that predisposes adul...

Rob · Rob

Things seem to be gettin worse My weekend was pretty shit just like last weekend.. I just cant seem to stop drinking......... part of me wants to drink i woke up this mornign feeling awful and thinking that tonight i was not gona drink (as iv thought SOO many bloody t...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

MONDAY , APRIL 24, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. I shall tell you a great secret, my friend. Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day. --Albert Camus We live our program in one-day portions - and our acti...

Wren · Wren

April 24, 2006 Finding The Gift Bad Days We all have days from time to time when it feels like the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance seems to lead to another. You may wonder, on a bad day, whether anything in your life will ever go ri...

kspear · kspear

Wow, what a weekend with a couple of my sponsees. One ended up in the hospital sick with some unknown thing. One ended up homeless with kids. It's so hard sometimes as a sponsor to know when to step in and help out above the regular taking through the steps, etc... and give some practi...

Doll · Doll

LEARNING TO LOVE OURSELVES Alcoholism was a lonely business, even though we were surrounded by people who loved us... We were trying to find emotional security either by dominating or by being dependent upon others . . . We still vainly tried to be secure by some unhealthy sort of domination or depe...

Robert · Robert

Hi there, I ahve been to a place called the sactury today, I have been accepted for addiction counselling and also a big book study, looking fwd to it. went into town for the first time in months today , was a bit strange. got some records from a thrift shop. Was a bit shocked when i went to the loo to find bi...

Phil · Phil

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 pea...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Today starts my first (hands on) day at work. No more orientation, yay! Yesterday I went and hung out with one of the guys from the meetings. We worked out with some free weights. It was really cool. We went to a meeting later on. It was a big book study which included the promise from into action. I'm rea...

LJ Looser · LJ Looser

Every so often I go on a drinking binge for a couple of months. Every time before, I could quit when I really decided it was time. But this time... I started in January and have been drinking heavily most of the time. However, the last month or so, I had been trying to quit, but failing....

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

hey u guys, the salesman who handled the job, that i had "screwed up" told me in a very nice email "rosie what U did was fixed--- we were SECOND lowest bid---so if we dont' get the job, its over PRICE, not what U did"..... i was so relieved that i didn'...

Robert · Robert

I won this on ebay for £11 Most Valuable Album: Album: Bob Dylan - Freewheelin’ Estimated Value: $25,000 Background: 1963. US. Stereo. This is the first release. Has "Stereo/360º sound" logo and a sticker with that reads "Singing His Sensational Hit 'Blowin' in the wind' ".

Phil · Phil

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false freinds, and true enemies Succeed anyway. The good you do today, will be forgotten tom...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

SUNDAY , APRIL 23, 2006 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1271>. Opening Ourselves to Love Allowing ourselves to receive love is one of the greatest challenges we face in recovery.Many of us have blocked ourselves from re...

Robert · Robert

Hello its all fun and games here, I had got in and was putting the roast pork on, and my partner got me! trying to control the situation as usual., I was just drainging the juices of the pork and my partner insisted that she take over, i firmly told her no, well that was it, she screamed at me threw down the cle...

wagon · wagon

04/23/2006 Two Teens Hurt In Crash West Of Sioux Falls The South Dakota Highway Patrol says alcohol was a factor in an early morning crash west of Sioux Falls that sent two teenagers to the hospital with serious injuries. A 17-year-old driver lost control of his car on 267th Stree...

Phil · Phil

Opening Ourselves to Love Allowing ourselves to receive love is one of the greatest challenges we face in recovery. Many of us have blocked ourselves from receiving love. We may have lived with people who used love to control us. They would be there for us, but at the high price of our freedom. Lo...

Robert · Robert

Hey there. how is everyone doing today? I am doing ok, just won a job lot of 28, 1970's 45 records (soul and funk) for guess how much....£1.70 ebay is cool man! I know i like stuff like the meters curtis mayfield jackson sisters, but i have a background that is in modern music, so this is all new to me!&nbs...

Phil · Phil

If you want more love in the world Create more love in your heart If you want people to respect you Respect them This relationship applies to everything In all aspects of life. Life will give you back Everything you have given to it. ---------------------------- HOPE is a word, th...

Phil · Phil

The number one problem in marriages seems to be avoidance of conflict. Whether it is not wanting to discuss who takes out the trash or who takes Susie and Johnny to their soccer games, conflict is not something we look forward to. It just seems easier either to ignore the problems or just accept them,...

Robert · Robert

Robert · Robert

GO on see if im predictable

Robert · Robert

Hello how is it going? I have not been able to get on here due to what seemed tech problems! I have a alcoholic counselling assesment on monday, with a place called the sactury they do B/Book studies also . and best of all its free!! I am looking fwd to it! Right boys night in again , me and the pooch, wi...

iffer · iffer

Well, today is day 1 for me again............ I drank the past two nights and felt like shit and didn't call my sponsor yet but I will today. I am starting over with step 1 Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives had become unmanagable Yes that is me. Power...

rowdyboi · rowdyboi

My wife and I have been having problems communicating. We were on the verge of divorce a few days ago. We are both alkies. Just wanting some feedback from people in AA that have been married for a while.

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

well i am entering the 60th year and its still hell i made an honest mistake at work, (told the truth to a guy, when the salesmen was not so honest---long story) but anyway, i am facing job loss.....the beat goes on for me....one thing after anohter &...

Phil · Phil

Why are we Impatient and Intolerant? As humans we reach out to others to fill a void in life We seek to find our completeness in the company of another or by possession of an object-- as if what another or anything outside of ourselves can offer will make us happy We expect a c...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Hi everyone. I thought I was going to be working today in the factory/warehouse, whatever it is, but I ended up on the computer for eight hours absorbing information about procedure and safety. God I feel like my brain has been through the blender. Just got off the phone with my sponsor and he wants me...

Robert · Robert

Hi there, sorry i have not been in touch, it has been a mad few days, anyway its the weekend, I have a belly full of tandori masala and im content. speak soon

Phil · Phil

Just had a carrier pigeon..fly in from California.... Computer down...could be a few days... Message to Sober...."Congrats on new job..glad everythings going better for you" And to everyone on the board? "She sends her love...and will miss you." -------------- oops...Had to do a spe...

JOSIE · JOSIE

I've fallen so far off the wagon I don't know if I can get back on. I went through treatment in 1989 and stayed sober for 12 years. Then, in 2001, I decided I could handle alcohol again and would have a few drinks now and then. In 2002, my mother passed away, and all HELL broke loose.&nbs...

Doll · Doll

CULTIVATING FAITH "I don't think we can do anything very well in this world unless we practice it. And I don't believe we do A.A. too well unless we practice it. . . . We should practice . . . acquiring the spirit of service. We should attempt to acquire some faith, which isn't easily done, especially for t...

Phil · Phil

The High Cost of Resentment and Anger in Marriage Many spouses carry heavy suitcases filled with a collection of anger and resentment from their marriage. Periodically, they unpack these suitcases and review every situation in which they feel they were treated unfairly. "Resentment is...

texas mike · texas mike

Hello folks, sorry I have not visited for a couple of days. I have been so busy, I started back to work on Monday and am having a good time at it for a change, I also take in 2 meetings a day one in the am and one @ 5:30 pm and then I am also doing what they call IOP so I am staying very busy both in my recovery a...

Robert · Robert

Man I am feeling groggy., I slept quite poor on tues night, last night, I kept having panic attacks and felt like crap after drinking too much pop. it sounds wack but I dont think im gonna sleep tonight either. I am so bored. I hate not sleeping, reminds me of the early days. Perhaps I should go to bed? b...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

The new job went well. Lots of paper signing and video watching along with some tests. Passed the tests with flying colors. Reading and comprehension is still easy for me. I guess my brain still works when it comes to certain things!!! The real work starts tomorrow. Hands on. After all that I'...

trudi · trudi

Hi everyone I have not posted a topic for some time so just wanted to say hi. Things are good with me (reason being I have not had a drink!) Moving house soon and I am finding all the buying/selling very stressful. Although at the same time it is exciting I just pray I can stick with sobriety throughout the s...

Robert · Robert

tidied entire house top to bottom, purchased chinese lillies polished washed pots still wasnt good enough for a certain person, cant be arsed with her! on a downer

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Drunk Jokes A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge says "You've been brought here for drinking." The drunk says "Okay, let's get started." Another drunk goes up to a parking meter, puts in a quarter, the dial goes to 60. The drunk says "Huh. I lost 100 pounds!"

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Today's thought is: The goal isn't to do a successful inventory. The goal is to dig to the deepest levels of self-honesty. --Anonymous The Fourth Step is the hardest one for many newcomers in the Program. It is so difficult, in fact, that some of us still waiting to do it are no longer newcomers...

New Member · Country

hello all. My name is Michael and i am an alcoholic. I am married with two children ages 5 and 6. I am 27 years old from tennessee. my beer drinking habits are ruining my family and my life. I am in need of support and prayers. I found this message board today as if God directed me here. Thanks for any advise or...

iffer · iffer

Good morning everyone! I am really struggling the past week or so with the crap going on in my head. I have been thinking about drinking again and I know that is not the answer. I am having a hard time looking at myself. I want to be a better person, I want to have that serenity but...

good2bsober · good2bsober

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say hello and thank you for being here. Recovery has changed my life and I cannot thank AA and all the AA's enough. In 1993 my journey in recovery began and I continue to love my sober life. I was only a baby when I got sober (just 21) but through this pr...

Doll · Doll

SELF-EXAMINATION . . . we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 When said sincerely, this prayer teaches me to be truly unselfish and humble, for even in doing good deeds I often used to se...

Phil · Phil

Hurried and worried until we're buried And there's no curtain call, Life's a very funny proposition, after all. --George M. Cohan Often, when we involve ourselves in a whirlwind of activities, plans, and expectations, we push ourselves so hard that we don't derive any satisfaction from suc...

kspear · kspear

Good morning, all. I'm looking at kind of revamping how I work my daily inventory...typically as I lie down at night for bed, I begin reviewing my day. Unfortunately, with the new hours I keep due to taking my son to work at 3 in the morning, I find myself falling asleep in the midst of the invento...

Robert · Robert

Oh gosh coke overload. I had 6 tins and I am still awake, I went to bed at about 3:30 but the cat kept me up scratching and generally being stupid, about 4 I chucked her out the window, (she aint dead, we have a sloping roof so she just sat on the windowsil) by this time I was in a bad mood so I went to listen to so...

Phil · Phil

Anger Quotes and Proverbs Doc Childre and Howard Martin, HeartMath Solution Physiologically, it simply doesn't matter whether your anger is justified or not. The body doesn't make moral judgements about feelings; it just responds. Doc Childre and Howard Martin, HeartMath Solution Re...

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	Morning All (Preview) According to a book I am reading at the moment, alot of alcoholics suffer from depression due to a particular amino acid in the brain being depleted, which then gives us little or no serotonin to fire, I am thinking of going to the Dr's today to see if this would be a safe option for me to suppliment with to h...	Robert	4	205	Apr 25, 2006 by Robert
	sponcer (Preview) someone ask me to be their sponcer sunday night. been sober but 16 months, still wet behind the ears myself, is this to soon? wagon	wagon	10	270	Apr 25, 2006 by mikey50
	Blame Mom: Bizarre Cause of Alcoholism (Preview) Women who breastfeed their infants for just a month or less could be placing them at a far higher risk of becoming alcoholics as adults. That's the startling word from new research conducted at Copenhagen University in Denmark, which concluded that early weaning is one factor that predisposes adul...	Doll	4	295	Apr 25, 2006 by Doll
	Things seem to be gettin worse (Preview) Things seem to be gettin worse My weekend was pretty shit just like last weekend.. I just cant seem to stop drinking......... part of me wants to drink i woke up this mornign feeling awful and thinking that tonight i was not gona drink (as iv thought SOO many bloody t...	Rob	15	377	Apr 26, 2006 by Robert
	i need to live like NOW really is all i got (Preview) MONDAY , APRIL 24, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. *I shall tell you a great secret, my friend. Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day. --Albert Camus* We live our program in one-day portions - and our acti...	rosie light shines	1	229	Apr 24, 2006 by Wren
	Finding the Gift-from OM (Preview) April 24, 2006 Finding The Gift Bad Days We all have days from time to time when it feels like the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance seems to lead to another. You may wonder, on a bad day, whether anything in your life will ever go ri...	Wren	4	274	Apr 24, 2006 by Wren
	Sponsees (Preview) Wow, what a weekend with a couple of my sponsees. One ended up in the hospital sick with some unknown thing. One ended up homeless with kids. It's so hard sometimes as a sponsor to know when to step in and help out above the regular taking through the steps, etc... and give some practi...	kspear	3	243	Apr 24, 2006 by rosie light shines
	april 24 (Preview) LEARNING TO LOVE OURSELVES Alcoholism was a lonely business, even though we were surrounded by people who loved us... We were trying to find emotional security either by dominating or by being dependent upon others . . . We still vainly tried to be secure by some unhealthy sort of domination or depe...	Doll	1	214	Apr 24, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Grattitude (Preview) Hi there, I ahve been to a place called the sactury today, I have been accepted for addiction counselling and also a big book study, looking fwd to it. went into town for the first time in months today , was a bit strange. got some records from a thrift shop. Was a bit shocked when i went to the loo to find bi...	Robert	2	226	Apr 24, 2006 by rosie light shines
	From The Big Book... (Preview) 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 pea...	Phil	4	246	Apr 25, 2006 by Phil
	Good morning (Preview) Today starts my first (hands on) day at work. No more orientation, yay! Yesterday I went and hung out with one of the guys from the meetings. We worked out with some free weights. It was really cool. We went to a meeting later on. It was a big book study which included the promise from into action. I'm rea...	soberdrunk	4	244	Apr 24, 2006 by amanda2u2
	I almost cut my hand off... (Preview) Every so often I go on a drinking binge for a couple of months. Every time before, I could quit when I really decided it was time. But this time... I started in January and have been drinking heavily most of the time. However, the last month or so, I had been trying to quit, but failing....	LJ Looser	11	365	Apr 25, 2006 by LJ Looser
	guess what?? some better news (Preview) hey u guys, the salesman who handled the job, that i had "screwed up" told me in a very nice email "rosie what U did was fixed--- we were SECOND lowest bid---so if we dont' get the job, its over PRICE, not what U did"..... i was so relieved that i didn'...	rosie light shines	3	237	Apr 24, 2006 by amanda2u2
	on the plus side (Preview) I won this on ebay for £11 Most Valuable Album: Album: Bob Dylan - Freewheelin’ Estimated Value: $25,000 Background: 1963. US. Stereo. This is the first release. Has "Stereo/360º sound" logo and a sticker with that reads "Singing His Sensational Hit 'Blowin' in the wind' ".	Robert	3	242	Apr 24, 2006 by Wren
	Do It Anyway... (Preview) People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false freinds, and true enemies Succeed anyway. The good you do today, will be forgotten tom...	Phil	2	937	Apr 24, 2006 by Phil
	i love but i love with CARE (Preview) SUNDAY , APRIL 23, 2006 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=1271>. Opening Ourselves to Love Allowing ourselves to receive love is one of the greatest challenges we face in recovery.Many of us have blocked ourselves from re...	rosie light shines	1	215	Apr 24, 2006 by wandajf
	Fire works (Preview) Hello its all fun and games here, I had got in and was putting the roast pork on, and my partner got me! trying to control the situation as usual., I was just drainging the juices of the pork and my partner insisted that she take over, i firmly told her no, well that was it, she screamed at me threw down the cle...	Robert	5	256	Apr 23, 2006 by Robert
	these are getting way to common (Preview) 04/23/2006 Two Teens Hurt In Crash West Of Sioux Falls The South Dakota Highway Patrol says alcohol was a factor in an early morning crash west of Sioux Falls that sent two teenagers to the hospital with serious injuries. A 17-year-old driver lost control of his car on 267th Stree...	wagon	1	235	Apr 23, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Opening up... (Preview) Opening Ourselves to Love Allowing ourselves to receive love is one of the greatest challenges we face in recovery. Many of us have blocked ourselves from receiving love. We may have lived with people who used love to control us. They would be there for us, but at the high price of our freedom. Lo...	Phil	10	305	Apr 24, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Afternoon All (Preview) Hey there. how is everyone doing today? I am doing ok, just won a job lot of 28, 1970's 45 records (soul and funk) for guess how much....£1.70 ebay is cool man! I know i like stuff like the meters curtis mayfield jackson sisters, but i have a background that is in modern music, so this is all new to me!&nbs...	Robert	4	272	Apr 23, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Just sharing a moment from within... (Preview) If you want more love in the world Create more love in your heart If you want people to respect you Respect them This relationship applies to everything In all aspects of life. Life will give you back Everything you have given to it. ---------------------------- HOPE is a word, th...	Phil	0	238	Apr 22, 2006 by Phil
	Avoiding Conflict is an no...no... (Preview) The number one problem in marriages seems to be avoidance of conflict. Whether it is not wanting to discuss who takes out the trash or who takes Susie and Johnny to their soccer games, conflict is not something we look forward to. It just seems easier either to ignore the problems or just accept them,...	Phil	1	437	Apr 23, 2006 by Robert
	anyone doing the online meeting tonight? (Preview)	Robert	4	246	Apr 22, 2006 by iffer
	2 guesses - what I am cooking for tea tonight (Preview) GO on see if im predictable	Robert	7	286	Apr 22, 2006 by Robert
	ah its working! phew!! (Preview) Hello how is it going? I have not been able to get on here due to what seemed tech problems! I have a alcoholic counselling assesment on monday, with a place called the sactury they do B/Book studies also . and best of all its free!! I am looking fwd to it! Right boys night in again , me and the pooch, wi...	Robert	1	228	Apr 22, 2006 by Phil
	DAY 1 (Preview) Well, today is day 1 for me again............ I drank the past two nights and felt like shit and didn't call my sponsor yet but I will today. I am starting over with step 1 Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives had become unmanagable Yes that is me. Power...	iffer	5	270	Apr 23, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Two alky's married for three years (Preview) My wife and I have been having problems communicating. We were on the verge of divorce a few days ago. We are both alkies. Just wanting some feedback from people in AA that have been married for a while.	rowdyboi	1	250	Apr 21, 2006 by Wren
	i ALMOST got drunk today (Preview) well i am entering the 60th year and its still hell i made an honest mistake at work, (told the truth to a guy, when the salesmen was not so honest---long story) but anyway, i am facing job loss.....the beat goes on for me....one thing after anohter &...	rosie light shines	6	249	Apr 22, 2006 by Robert
	Impatient and Intolerant? (Preview) Why are we Impatient and Intolerant? As humans we reach out to others to fill a void in life We seek to find our completeness in the company of another or by possession of an object-- as if what another or anything outside of ourselves can offer will make us happy We expect a c...	Phil	1	617	Apr 21, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Greetings...... (Preview) Hi everyone. I thought I was going to be working today in the factory/warehouse, whatever it is, but I ended up on the computer for eight hours absorbing information about procedure and safety. God I feel like my brain has been through the blender. Just got off the phone with my sponsor and he wants me...	soberdrunk	4	251	Apr 21, 2006 by amanda2u2
	out of touch (Preview) Hi there, sorry i have not been in touch, it has been a mad few days, anyway its the weekend, I have a belly full of tandori masala and im content. speak soon	Robert	4	274	Apr 21, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Re: Toni Baloney (Preview) Just had a carrier pigeon..fly in from California.... Computer down...could be a few days... Message to Sober...."Congrats on new job..glad everythings going better for you" And to everyone on the board? "She sends her love...and will miss you." -------------- oops...Had to do a spe...	Phil	0	199	Apr 21, 2006 by Phil
	NEED HELP & SUPPORT (Preview) I've fallen so far off the wagon I don't know if I can get back on. I went through treatment in 1989 and stayed sober for 12 years. Then, in 2001, I decided I could handle alcohol again and would have a few drinks now and then. In 2002, my mother passed away, and all HELL broke loose.&nbs...	JOSIE	5	329	Apr 22, 2006 by JOSIE
	April 21 (Preview) CULTIVATING FAITH "I don't think we can do anything very well in this world unless we practice it. And I don't believe we do A.A. too well unless we practice it. . . . We should practice . . . acquiring the spirit of service. We should attempt to acquire some faith, which isn't easily done, especially for t...	Doll	1	249	Apr 21, 2006 by Phil
	The High Cost.... (Preview) The High Cost of Resentment and Anger in Marriage Many spouses carry heavy suitcases filled with a collection of anger and resentment from their marriage. Periodically, they unpack these suitcases and review every situation in which they feel they were treated unfairly. "Resentment is...	Phil	1	291	Apr 21, 2006 by wandajf
	GREAT DAY TODAY (Preview) Hello folks, sorry I have not visited for a couple of days. I have been so busy, I started back to work on Monday and am having a good time at it for a change, I also take in 2 meetings a day one in the am and one @ 5:30 pm and then I am also doing what they call IOP so I am staying very busy both in my recovery a...	texas mike	3	240	Apr 21, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Havent slept since Tuesday (Preview) Man I am feeling groggy., I slept quite poor on tues night, last night, I kept having panic attacks and felt like crap after drinking too much pop. it sounds wack but I dont think im gonna sleep tonight either. I am so bored. I hate not sleeping, reminds me of the early days. Perhaps I should go to bed? b...	Robert	8	290	Apr 21, 2006 by Robert
	New Job!!! (Preview) The new job went well. Lots of paper signing and video watching along with some tests. Passed the tests with flying colors. Reading and comprehension is still easy for me. I guess my brain still works when it comes to certain things!!! The real work starts tomorrow. Hands on. After all that I'...	soberdrunk	5	261	Apr 21, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Touching base.... (Preview) Hi everyone I have not posted a topic for some time so just wanted to say hi. Things are good with me (reason being I have not had a drink!) Moving house soon and I am finding all the buying/selling very stressful. Although at the same time it is exciting I just pray I can stick with sobriety throughout the s...	trudi	2	260	Apr 20, 2006 by Phil
	Moaning minnie (Preview) tidied entire house top to bottom, purchased chinese lillies polished washed pots still wasnt good enough for a certain person, cant be arsed with her! on a downer	Robert	2	239	Apr 20, 2006 by Robert
	True? (Preview) Drunk Jokes A drunk was in front of a judge. The judge says "You've been brought here for drinking." The drunk says "Okay, let's get started." Another drunk goes up to a parking meter, puts in a quarter, the dial goes to 60. The drunk says "Huh. I lost 100 pounds!"	Cabbageheadchris	2	257	Apr 20, 2006 by trudi
	step four (Preview) Today's thought is: The goal isn't to do a successful inventory. The goal is to dig to the deepest levels of self-honesty. --Anonymous The Fourth Step is the hardest one for many newcomers in the Program. It is so difficult, in fact, that some of us still waiting to do it are no longer newcomers...	rosie light shines	1	228	Apr 20, 2006 by Phil
	New Member (Preview) hello all. My name is Michael and i am an alcoholic. I am married with two children ages 5 and 6. I am 27 years old from tennessee. my beer drinking habits are ruining my family and my life. I am in need of support and prayers. I found this message board today as if God directed me here. Thanks for any advise or...	Country	10	576	Apr 21, 2006 by jeannie
	Struggling (Preview) Good morning everyone! I am really struggling the past week or so with the crap going on in my head. I have been thinking about drinking again and I know that is not the answer. I am having a hard time looking at myself. I want to be a better person, I want to have that serenity but...	iffer	10	457	Apr 21, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Hello (Preview) Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say hello and thank you for being here. Recovery has changed my life and I cannot thank AA and all the AA's enough. In 1993 my journey in recovery began and I continue to love my sober life. I was only a baby when I got sober (just 21) but through this pr...	good2bsober	5	246	Apr 20, 2006 by soberdrunk
	April 20 (Preview) SELF-EXAMINATION . . . we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86 When said sincerely, this prayer teaches me to be truly unselfish and humble, for even in doing good deeds I often used to se...	Doll	0	215	Apr 20, 2006 by Doll
	Thought For Thursday (Preview) *Hurried and worried until we're buried And there's no curtain call, Life's a very funny proposition, after all. --George M. Cohan* Often, when we involve ourselves in a whirlwind of activities, plans, and expectations, we push ourselves so hard that we don't derive any satisfaction from suc...	Phil	1	234	Apr 20, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Daily Inventory/Daily Prayer - ESH please (Preview) Good morning, all. I'm looking at kind of revamping how I work my daily inventory...typically as I lie down at night for bed, I begin reviewing my day. Unfortunately, with the new hours I keep due to taking my son to work at 3 in the morning, I find myself falling asleep in the midst of the invento...	kspear	3	330	Apr 20, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	No Sleep (Preview) Oh gosh coke overload. I had 6 tins and I am still awake, I went to bed at about 3:30 but the cat kept me up scratching and generally being stupid, about 4 I chucked her out the window, (she aint dead, we have a sloping roof so she just sat on the windowsil) by this time I was in a bad mood so I went to listen to so...	Robert	6	225	Apr 20, 2006 by Robert
	A Big Page on Anger.... (Preview) Anger Quotes and Proverbs Doc Childre and Howard Martin, HeartMath Solution Physiologically, it simply doesn't matter whether your anger is justified or not. The body doesn't make moral judgements about feelings; it just responds. Doc Childre and Howard Martin, HeartMath Solution Re...	Phil	0	243	Apr 19, 2006 by Phil
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