Alcoholics Anonymous

Robert · Robert

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.

lorelei · lorelei

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...

LisaF · LisaF

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...

diddly · diddly

of no consuming of booze, blood pressure's back to normal, the sleeplessness has changed to relatively good sleep. I've been here before. Drinking a pint a night for a long, long time until I do something stupid than think: Oh, my God! I have to quit. I'm an alcoholic and I'm killing myself. ...

Phil · Phil

From "The Language of Letting Go" Shame can be a powerful force in our life. It is the trademark of dysfunctional families. Authentic, legitimate guilt is the feeling or thought that what we did is not okay. It indicates that our behavior needs to be corrected or altered...

Robert · Robert

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&item=190003966154&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AM...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi Everyone, Well this week was a real roller coaster, Up, then Down, Up then Down, and then finally crashing into a down. Balance, the need for Balance was what I needed, the Roller Coaster was an Emotional Roller coaster. I am grounded today, sort of, thank you my Higher Power. Talk...

Rob · Rob

Been really low all day.. Very quiet.. Theyre having the yearly BBQ at work today and me and mate at work spent most the afternoon setting stuff up.. Im not going myself.. All food and ALL drink is free but i dont wana go. Anyway cos i had helped out alot and cos i wasnt going th...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Search Alcoholism / Substance Abuse This article is written by nationally recognized historian and oft-quoted Alcoholics Anonymous archivist Mitchell K. Dr. Bob's Last DrinkBill W. had met a kindred spirit in Dr. Bob. Both men were born in Vermont, both were inte...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Are you back from vacation? Missing the magic bus man!!!

Jonibaloni

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I stumbled upon the May 1st reading in "Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie. In that reading she has a prayer from the Big AA book. From there she goes on to write on the meaning and interpretation of this prayer (May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.......) It helped me...

Phil · Phil

Letting go of our need for control frees us "If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans." This old Jewish proverb is especially familiar to people in recovery from addiction, but everyone can glean some meaning from these time-tested words. They serve as a gentle...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Wow... such good stuff on the "Anger" thread... all stuff I needed to hear. Would like to continue with this very important subject for those of us in recovery. Had another thought, on anger: True, I am a very important part of a few peoples' daily lives... but to most, I am just a speck in that pe...

jeannie · jeannie

Hey how is everyone today? My day is great, super and fantastic. The sun is shinning, the birds are chirping and I am going to spend time with my mother. Life is good. How is every one's day. EEHH Big polar bear hug to all. Just my share...

Enuff Z Nuff · Enuff Z Nuff

Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Steve and I'm an alcoholic. I came across this board after comming home from a meeting the other night. I post on a few other message boards that have nothing to do with AA or recovery but have plenty of what I don't want in my life anymore, so basically I was lo...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi to all, I have been in contact with some of the people here, and it has just really grabbed at my heart that the Paralyzing Emotion of Fear, seems to be in control of some. It takes me back to a class on Self-Esteem that I took at a Junior College. I took this class because I did not have a clue as to w...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Would anyone say that just being a part of this forum would make one a member of Alcoholics Anonymous? I already know what I think just wanted some input on this! Plus, what I think can change from minute to minute!

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Q. How many alcoholics does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. He simply holds the lightbulb in the socket and waits for the world to revolve around him.

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi, I knew the Post title would draw you in, but it was really for just a little laugh. I went to a dematologist, last week, wanted to have an ingrown hair, that was just turning into a big bump, next to my hair line, above my ear. Anyway, I said, well, you can do it today, right? NO! we must schedule this for SU...

jeannie · jeannie

A thousand eyes, but none with correct vision. --Isacher Hurwitz William Shakespeare referred to envy as the "green sickness." There are only losers in the game of envy. When we envy someone else, we have judged ourselves and found something lacking. Lack of self-love is the soil in which e...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Things to be grateful for: I can remember what I did yesterday! I'm not in a room with one door and a lock that I don't have a key to! I make it to work on time everyday and I'm not in jeopardy of getting fired! My family actually likes having me around! Haven't worn those silver bracelet...

Phil · Phil

I was barely sitting down when I heard a voice from the other stall saying: "Hi, how are you?" I'm not the type to start a conversation in the restroom but I don't know what got into me, so I answered, somewhat embarrassed, "Doin' just fine!" And the other person says: "So what are you up to?" What kind of qu...

Robert · Robert

Hi there, I am starting to get worn out at work again, I have the type of manager who does not recognise achievement, but you do something wrong and he jumps all over you. It is doing my head in, he just stares at me, like he is looking for something, oh it makes me feel uncomfortable. today I made a big Co...

DanaBanana · DanaBanana

Thanks so much, everyone....I really appreciate ya'lls input! Thanks also for allowing me to vent....I needed to! After much prayer about it, I've decided that I need to have a heart to heart with my Sponsor....it's not her fault that I'm feeling pressured and frustrated with her. I need to make it...

DanaBanana · DanaBanana

I have to confess this...I am totally and completely sitting on The Steps. I am procrastinating getting to Step 4. I recently went back to Step 1, right...I think I shared that a few weeks back...anyhow....my Sponsor is kicking me in the ass big time for it, she's cool beans and she keeps reminding me of...

Phil · Phil

Today's Gift. Forgiveness is all-powerful. Forgiveness heals all ills. --Catherine Ponder Getting mad at someone, a friend perhaps, is normal. Everybody gets mad sometimes. But when we stay mad for very long, it ruins all the fun we'd planned on having throughout the day. Staying mad multi...

HDoggie · HDoggie

Okay, I am new again to the program. Still on step one as far as I know. But this past couple of days, especiallly at work, I've had these horrible feelings and thoughts regarding other people (customers and coworkers). I have always been the nice, courteous waitress. But t...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Hi all. I've been sitting back and watching the board for a while. Seems to be a lot of arguements? Re: AA and Religion I Am in two minds about this, AA in the UK tries to push people into Christianity, Surely we can help people who don't have a 'god' without the 'turnoff; of excess religion! I stop...

Wren · Wren

Sweetening A Sour Fruit When A Bad Apple Spoils The Bunch Because life requires that we interact with different personalities, it is not uncommon for us to encounter a situation where there is one person whose behavior may negatively impact the experiences of others. Someone who is loud and crass...

jeannie · jeannie

Worry and Stress "I'm learning it's what I do with my today that counts," said one group member. "I can make this a day to remember or a day to regret just by the kinds of thoughts I have about it." "Let me explain what happened to make me realize this," he continued. "Two days ago, I woke up grumbling ab...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

After being around A.A. for a while I have an understanding of how the program works. When I read the big book I find most of it very inspirational. There is no written code by which the meetings should operate. Each group is autonomous. In my mind that means there is no right or wrong way to run a meeting. I...

diddly · diddly

Anyone here that can lend their experience(s) on when, upon deciding to sober up, how long it took you to find atleast somewhat normal sleep patterns? In short, I was the pint a night guy for roughly four years. I sobered up--not to mention three days of very uncomfortable physical symptoms-...

trudi · trudi

Got out of rehab and fell again on the 18th June. Sick of this disease I want my life back. I know it is easy just DO NOT DRINK but my illness is playing games with me!! so f***ing scared I will die of this disease. Doing the right thing right now NOT having a drink talking to my sponsor and going to meeti...

Wren · Wren

Here's a take from a slightly diff. point of view~wren Pay attention to your emotions "Emotions are the next frontier to be understood and conquered. To manage our emotions is not to drug them or suppress them, but to understand them so that we can intelligently direct our emotional energies and...

Dori · Dori

Hi, I have this routine I watch a couple of certain shows before I got ot be it helps me sleep.Last night I heard my self laughing I mean the real laughing not the kind you do so no one knows your heart is breaking and you are loseing your mind but real laughter at the old rerun . I want...

Wren · Wren

Challenging Perspective Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress In recent years, stress has gotten a very bad name, but studies show that some stress is good for us, increasing our immune systems' capabilities and sharpening our intelligence. Bad stress, on the other hand, has the opposite effect, weakenin...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hello All, Just wanted to share some humor with ya! Due to a power outage, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very dark so the paramedic asked Kathleen, a 3-yr old girl to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see w...

Dori · Dori

Hey, where are you ? How are you ?

Quetzal · Quetzal

Isn't it great to wake in the morning feeling fresh, bright and being able to remember everything that you said or did the evening before? No more claiming being hit by a sudden bug to cover the need for taking aspirin or paracetamol for the blinding hangover; no more having to wonder how to dispose of th...

HDoggie · HDoggie

I'm sure some of you have read the anger I expressed in my previous thread. But it was honestly how I felt in the moment. Honesty is a scary thing for me. I'm so used to glossing everything over with a smile and "I'm fine. How are you?" I'm not quite comfortable with sayin...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hi all, I have two questions, well for now anyway

. 1) Are the AA meetings here online open or closed? 2) The meetings are Tuesday night and Saturday night, right? Yours in Recovery,

jeannie · jeannie

What happens to us is not as important as how we respond. The external events of our lives are largely beyond our control. We do not choose our parents, our emotional environment, the historical period in which we live, our body type, or the flow of circumstances that shape our experience. These a...

alice · alice

I replied to your post in my mailbox. I'm not sure I did it right. Did you get a reply from me today?

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Sought my God, I could not see, Sought my Soul, it eluded me.. Sought my Brother, found all Three. Just one of my Sponsor's Favorites, wanted to share it. Happy Holiday to all of us. Toni

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Just checking in and I saw your name, and said Yahoo, Dan is BACK!!! Hope your vacation was a blast. R& R is so great, want to hear all about it, noisy little Toni Baloney. A Big Hug, you know who

Phil · Phil

When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill When 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 twists and turns As everyon...

jeannie · jeannie

Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind. --Alice Meynell It's all too easy to blame a friend, spouse, or co-worker for the uneven quality of our lives. If only others would behave according to our plans and dictates, then all would go well, we think. What seldom is rem...

jonibaloni · jonibaloni

Wowee. It is great to be sober. And painful to see when someone else is not. Reminds me to keep trudging. Last night I was on my way back from dropping girls off at a treatment center after a meeting. I pulled into a drive-in restaurant to get burgers for my husband for dinner. I saw a man who...

HappyMe · HappyMe

Hi all - A few months ago I started checking out this board and the al anon board desperately seeking answers because of my bf's drinking problem. Not my own mind you, I didn't have a problem! Well, I started to see myself in some of the posts I read and it hit me. Appart...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

How often have we heard someone rationalize their actions and behavior through the tenth step at a meeting? Is it okay to call someone on their bs in a meeting? I hear people with years of sobriety doing this. Oh I acted this way and said this but it's okay because I said I'm sorry. I don't care whether or no...

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	coping with loneliness (Preview) 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.	Robert	13	386	Jul 9, 2006 by Robert
	Step 12 and Fellowship (Preview) 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...	lorelei	0	329	Jul 9, 2006 by lorelei
	my onion (Preview) 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...	LisaF	5	439	Jul 9, 2006 by jonibaloni
	And on the fourth day (Preview) of no consuming of booze, blood pressure's back to normal, the sleeplessness has changed to relatively good sleep. I've been here before. Drinking a pint a night for a long, long time until I do something stupid than think: Oh, my God! I have to quit. I'm an alcoholic and I'm killing myself. ...	diddly	2	336	Jul 9, 2006 by Phil
	Rejecting Shame (Preview) From "The Language of Letting Go" Shame can be a powerful force in our life. It is the trademark of dysfunctional families. Authentic, legitimate guilt is the feeling or thought that what we did is not okay. It indicates that our behavior needs to be corrected or altered...	Phil	0	303	Jul 8, 2006 by Phil
	how much would you pay for this? (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&item=190003966154&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AM...	Robert	8	412	Jul 8, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	The Alcoholic Mind (Preview) Hi Everyone, Well this week was a real roller coaster, Up, then Down, Up then Down, and then finally crashing into a down. Balance, the need for Balance was what I needed, the Roller Coaster was an Emotional Roller coaster. I am grounded today, sort of, thank you my Higher Power. Talk...	Toni Baloney	5	1126	Jul 8, 2006 by Robert
	First meeting in about 9 weeks (Preview) Been really low all day.. Very quiet.. Theyre having the yearly BBQ at work today and me and mate at work spent most the afternoon setting stuff up.. Im not going myself.. All food and ALL drink is free but i dont wana go. Anyway cos i had helped out alot and cos i wasnt going th...	Rob	14	402	Jul 8, 2006 by Rob
	Dr. Bob (Preview) Search Alcoholism / Substance Abuse This article is written by nationally recognized historian and oft-quoted Alcoholics Anonymous archivist Mitchell K. Dr. Bob's Last DrinkBill W. had met a kindred spirit in Dr. Bob. Both men were born in Vermont, both were inte...	soberdrunk	3	359	Jul 8, 2006 by Quetzal
	DAN... calling for DAN.... (Preview) Are you back from vacation? Missing the magic bus man!!! Jonibaloni	jonibaloni	1	353	Jul 8, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	AA prayer--in Language of Letting GO (Preview) I stumbled upon the May 1st reading in "Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie. In that reading she has a prayer from the Big AA book. From there she goes on to write on the meaning and interpretation of this prayer (May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.......) It helped me...	wallsal55	2	433	Jul 8, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Letting Go Of Our Need For Control... (Preview) Letting go of our need for control frees us "If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans." This old Jewish proverb is especially familiar to people in recovery from addiction, but everyone can glean some meaning from these time-tested words. They serve as a gentle...	Phil	2	419	Jul 8, 2006 by jonibaloni
	ANGER... continued... (Preview) Wow... such good stuff on the "Anger" thread... all stuff I needed to hear. Would like to continue with this very important subject for those of us in recovery. Had another thought, on anger: True, I am a very important part of a few peoples' daily lives... but to most, I am just a speck in that pe...	jonibaloni	4	554	Jul 8, 2006 by HDoggie
	Good Day - For Me (Preview) Hey how is everyone today? My day is great, super and fantastic. The sun is shinning, the birds are chirping and I am going to spend time with my mother. Life is good. How is every one's day. EEHH Big polar bear hug to all. Just my share...	jeannie	3	351	Jul 7, 2006 by Dori
	Hello, I'm new here... (Preview) Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Steve and I'm an alcoholic. I came across this board after comming home from a meeting the other night. I post on a few other message boards that have nothing to do with AA or recovery but have plenty of what I don't want in my life anymore, so basically I was lo...	Enuff Z Nuff	13	472	Jul 7, 2006 by recovering jb
	THE PARALYZING EMOTION OF FEAR (Preview) Hi to all, I have been in contact with some of the people here, and it has just really grabbed at my heart that the Paralyzing Emotion of Fear, seems to be in control of some. It takes me back to a class on Self-Esteem that I took at a Junior College. I took this class because I did not have a clue as to w...	Toni Baloney	6	407	Jul 7, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Opinions please? (Preview) Would anyone say that just being a part of this forum would make one a member of Alcoholics Anonymous? I already know what I think just wanted some input on this! Plus, what I think can change from minute to minute!	soberdrunk	6	427	Jul 7, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Joke: (Preview) Q. How many alcoholics does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. He simply holds the lightbulb in the socket and waits for the world to revolve around him.	jonibaloni	6	414	Jul 7, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Having Surgery at 11:00 today (Preview) Hi, I knew the Post title would draw you in, but it was really for just a little laugh. I went to a dematologist, last week, wanted to have an ingrown hair, that was just turning into a big bump, next to my hair line, above my ear. Anyway, I said, well, you can do it today, right? NO! we must schedule this for SU...	Toni Baloney	7	370	Jul 7, 2006 by Quetzal
	Today's Inspiration (Preview) *A thousand eyes, but none with correct vision. --Isacher Hurwitz* William Shakespeare referred to envy as the "green sickness." There are only losers in the game of envy. When we envy someone else, we have judged ourselves and found something lacking. Lack of self-love is the soil in which e...	jeannie	2	357	Jul 7, 2006 by Quetzal
	Why I feel good! (Preview) Things to be grateful for: I can remember what I did yesterday! I'm not in a room with one door and a lock that I don't have a key to! I make it to work on time everyday and I'm not in jeopardy of getting fired! My family actually likes having me around! Haven't worn those silver bracelet...	soberdrunk	5	413	Jul 7, 2006 by Quetzal
	Remember When...while downing a Fifth of Whisky.. (Preview) I was barely sitting down when I heard a voice from the other stall saying: "Hi, how are you?" I'm not the type to start a conversation in the restroom but I don't know what got into me, so I answered, somewhat embarrassed, "Doin' just fine!" And the other person says: "So what are you up to?" What kind of qu...	Phil	5	456	Jul 7, 2006 by HDoggie
	wearing down (Preview) Hi there, I am starting to get worn out at work again, I have the type of manager who does not recognise achievement, but you do something wrong and he jumps all over you. It is doing my head in, he just stares at me, like he is looking for something, oh it makes me feel uncomfortable. today I made a big Co...	Robert	4	325	Jul 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Thanks for listening (Preview) Thanks so much, everyone....I really appreciate ya'lls input! Thanks also for allowing me to vent....I needed to! After much prayer about it, I've decided that I need to have a heart to heart with my Sponsor....it's not her fault that I'm feeling pressured and frustrated with her. I need to make it...	DanaBanana	2	305	Jul 6, 2006 by soberdrunk
	Procrastinating.... (Preview) I have to confess this...I am totally and completely sitting on The Steps. I am procrastinating getting to Step 4. I recently went back to Step 1, right...I think I shared that a few weeks back...anyhow....my Sponsor is kicking me in the ass big time for it, she's cool beans and she keeps reminding me of...	DanaBanana	6	372	Jul 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Today's Bit (Preview) *Today's Gift. Forgiveness is all-powerful. Forgiveness heals all ills. --Catherine Ponder* Getting mad at someone, a friend perhaps, is normal. Everybody gets mad sometimes. But when we stay mad for very long, it ruins all the fun we'd planned on having throughout the day. Staying mad multi...	Phil	1	325	Jul 6, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	Hatred and Resentment (Preview) Okay, I am new again to the program. Still on step one as far as I know. But this past couple of days, especiallly at work, I've had these horrible feelings and thoughts regarding other people (customers and coworkers). I have always been the nice, courteous waitress. But t...	HDoggie	9	394	Jul 6, 2006 by jtc3452
	Check in (Preview) Hi all. I've been sitting back and watching the board for a while. Seems to be a lot of arguements? Re: AA and Religion I Am in two minds about this, AA in the UK tries to push people into Christianity, Surely we can help people who don't have a 'god' without the 'turnoff; of excess religion! I stop...	Cabbageheadchris	11	366	Jul 6, 2006 by jtc3452
	Bad Apples--Daily OM (Preview) Sweetening A Sour Fruit When A Bad Apple Spoils The Bunch Because life requires that we interact with different personalities, it is not uncommon for us to encounter a situation where there is one person whose behavior may negatively impact the experiences of others. Someone who is loud and crass...	Wren	2	375	Jul 6, 2006 by Wren
	It's all in how you handle it. (Preview) Worry and Stress "I'm learning it's what I do with my today that counts," said one group member. "I can make this a day to remember or a day to regret just by the kinds of thoughts I have about it." "Let me explain what happened to make me realize this," he continued. "Two days ago, I woke up grumbling ab...	jeannie	1	347	Jul 6, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Thoughts and ideas (Preview) After being around A.A. for a while I have an understanding of how the program works. When I read the big book I find most of it very inspirational. There is no written code by which the meetings should operate. Each group is autonomous. In my mind that means there is no right or wrong way to run a meeting. I...	soberdrunk	3	377	Jul 6, 2006 by John
	Sleeplessness (Preview) Anyone here that can lend their experience(s) on when, upon deciding to sober up, how long it took you to find atleast somewhat normal sleep patterns? In short, I was the pint a night guy for roughly four years. I sobered up--not to mention three days of very uncomfortable physical symptoms-...	diddly	4	348	Jul 6, 2006 by Phil
	I think I need advice..... (Preview) Got out of rehab and fell again on the 18th June. Sick of this disease I want my life back. I know it is easy just DO NOT DRINK but my illness is playing games with me!! so f***ing scared I will die of this disease. Doing the right thing right now NOT having a drink talking to my sponsor and going to meeti...	trudi	3	332	Jul 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Emotions--Higher Awareness (Preview) Here's a take from a slightly diff. point of view~wren Pay attention to your emotions "Emotions are the next frontier to be understood and conquered. To manage our emotions is not to drug them or suppress them, but to understand them so that we can intelligently direct our emotional energies and...	Wren	4	334	Jul 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	laughter. (Preview) Hi, I have this routine I watch a couple of certain shows before I got ot be it helps me sleep.Last night I heard my self laughing I mean the real laughing not the kind you do so no one knows your heart is breaking and you are loseing your mind but real laughter at the old rerun . I want...	Dori	3	322	Jul 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Good vs Bad Stress (Preview) Challenging Perspective Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress In recent years, stress has gotten a very bad name, but studies show that some stress is good for us, increasing our immune systems' capabilities and sharpening our intelligence. Bad stress, on the other hand, has the opposite effect, weakenin...	Wren	7	366	Jul 6, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Some humor to brighten your day (Preview) Hello All, Just wanted to share some humor with ya! Due to a power outage, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very dark so the paramedic asked Kathleen, a 3-yr old girl to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see w...	Dolphin123	3	312	Jul 6, 2006 by Quetzal
	Rob (Preview) Hey, where are you ? How are you ?	Dori	2	311	Jul 5, 2006 by Dori
	Isn't it great .....? (Preview) Isn't it great to wake in the morning feeling fresh, bright and being able to remember everything that you said or did the evening before? No more claiming being hit by a sudden bug to cover the need for taking aspirin or paracetamol for the blinding hangover; no more having to wonder how to dispose of th...	Quetzal	7	339	Jul 5, 2006 by Dori
	Does Honesty Scare You? (Preview) I'm sure some of you have read the anger I expressed in my previous thread. But it was honestly how I felt in the moment. Honesty is a scary thing for me. I'm so used to glossing everything over with a smile and "I'm fine. How are you?" I'm not quite comfortable with sayin...	HDoggie	5	411	Jul 5, 2006 by Dori
	Online Meetings (Preview) Hi all, I have two questions, well for now anyway. 1) Are the AA meetings here online open or closed? 2) The meetings are Tuesday night and Saturday night, right? Yours in Recovery,	Dolphin123	2	335	Jul 5, 2006 by Dolphin123
	LIFE and How we respond to it! (Preview) *What happens to us is not as important as how we respond.* The external events of our lives are largely beyond our control. We do not choose our parents, our emotional environment, the historical period in which we live, our body type, or the flow of circumstances that shape our experience. These a...	jeannie	1	366	Jul 5, 2006 by trudi
	Toni Baloni (Preview) I replied to your post in my mailbox. I'm not sure I did it right. Did you get a reply from me today?	alice	1	334	Jul 5, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Sought my God (Preview) Sought my God, I could not see, Sought my Soul, it eluded me.. Sought my Brother, found all Three. Just one of my Sponsor's Favorites, wanted to share it. Happy Holiday to all of us. Toni	Toni Baloney	1	321	Jul 5, 2006 by jonibaloni
	Welcome Home Dan- We Missed You (Preview) Just checking in and I saw your name, and said Yahoo, Dan is BACK!!! Hope your vacation was a blast. R& R is so great, want to hear all about it, noisy little Toni Baloney. A Big Hug, you know who	Toni Baloney	4	352	Jul 5, 2006 by jonibaloni
	For those of us...that feel like giving up..some days.. (Preview) When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill When 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 twists and turns As everyon...	Phil	1	342	Jul 5, 2006 by jeannie
	HAPPINESS (Preview) *Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind. --Alice Meynell* It's all too easy to blame a friend, spouse, or co-worker for the uneven quality of our lives. If only others would behave according to our plans and dictates, then all would go well, we think. What seldom is rem...	jeannie	2	318	Jul 4, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Alcoholism.... HEARTBREAKING (Preview) Wowee. It is great to be sober. And painful to see when someone else is not. Reminds me to keep trudging. Last night I was on my way back from dropping girls off at a treatment center after a meeting. I pulled into a drive-in restaurant to get burgers for my husband for dinner. I saw a man who...	jonibaloni	8	390	Jul 4, 2006 by Dori
	Sober now thanks to this board (Preview) Hi all - A few months ago I started checking out this board and the al anon board desperately seeking answers because of my bf's drinking problem. Not my own mind you, I didn't have a problem! Well, I started to see myself in some of the posts I read and it hit me. Appart...	HappyMe	7	355	Jul 4, 2006 by Dori
	Rationalizing behavior through the steps (Preview) How often have we heard someone rationalize their actions and behavior through the tenth step at a meeting? Is it okay to call someone on their bs in a meeting? I hear people with years of sobriety doing this. Oh I acted this way and said this but it's okay because I said I'm sorry. I don't care whether or no...	soberdrunk	4	389	Jul 4, 2006 by Phil
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