Alcoholics Anonymous

John · John

Hi Recovery Family!! Many of you do not know me so I will introduce myself briefly. My name is John F. I am a alcoholic. My sobriety date is 12-21-89. I am the founder and webmaster of Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums and also the founder/Director of Miracles In Prog...

trudi · trudi

I love to talk to all you US guys please let me know all about how it is where you live - England is so boaring!!! I would love to visit the states sometime let me know what it is like - are the meetings good? (the most we ever have in a meeting is 20 and that is on an exceptional day!!) I love t...

Phil · Phil

Yesterday... Today... and Tomorrow There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is Yesterday with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed for...

Rick · Rick

We cannot do all things. --Virgil We are each limited in terms of time and energy. If we try to do too much, we do everything half-rate. How much better it is to clearly sort out what is really important to us, and then give ourselves to those things or people wholeheartedly. Famous writers have wr...

Rick · Rick

Ideally, both members of a couple in love free each other to new and different worlds. --Anne Morrow Lindbergh We cannot possess another's spirit, even though we may desire to do so while struggling to feel love. We must not block one another's invitations for adventure even though we f...

Doll · Doll

I'M PART OF THE WHOLE At once, I became a part--if only a tiny part--of a cosmos.... AS BILL SEES IT, p. 225 When I first came to A.A., I decided that "they" were very nice people--perhaps a little naive, a little too friendly, but basically decent, earnest people (with whom I had nothing in common). I saw...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Oops, I hope that message was just for me, it is usually a message that shows up when the site is going down for a while, HOPE NOT. Good Morning to all, and Have a Great Day!!!!!! Toni

Rick · Rick

Words to Consider My father taught me that only through self-discipline can you achieve freedom. Pour water into a cup and you can drink. Without the cup, the water would splash over. The cup is discipline. --Ricardo Montalban Discipline It is no accident that the words discipline a...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

A.A. Thought for the Day Liquor used to be my friend. I used to have a lot of fun drinking. Practically all the fun I had was connected with drinking. But the time came when liquor became my enemy. I don't know just when liquor turned against me and became my enemy, but I know it happened, because I began t...

Doll · Doll

My f2f topic the other day was "all or nothing". There were several who shared things like, they "collected" stuff. One was golf clubs, one was fishing gear, one rescued animals, one grew so many plants she couldnt' get in her front door, it was one extreme to the other for them. These folk...

Rick · Rick

I can't get any of the links in yerllow to work. Any ideas? I e-mailed John but no reply

Rick · Rick

"Your job now is to be at the place where you may be of maximum helpfulness to others, so never hesitate to go anywhere if you can be helpful. You should not hesitate to visit the most sordid spot on earth on such an errand. Keep on the firing line of life with these motives and God will keep you unharmed." ~A...

Rick · Rick

Recognizing Choices We have choices, more choices than we let ourselves see. We may feel trapped in our relationships, our jobs, our life. We may feel locked into behaviors such as caretaking or controlling. Feeling trapped is a symptom of codependency. When we hear ourselves say,...

Phil · Phil

Letting go is: A decision to take an action that will result in a significant change in your life or in the lives of others.

Doll · Doll

1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable. Chapter 3 More About Alcoholism Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Therefore, it is not surpr...

Michelle · Michelle

Gotta start over. i guess my husband found a way to delete my account here. That's what I get for using a common password. Hmmm, can't get any happy thoughts out of that!

Doll · Doll

THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER At this juncture, his A.A. sponsor usually laughs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 26 Before my recovery from alcoholism began, laughter was one of the most painful sounds I knew. I never laughed and I felt that anyone else's laughter was directed at me! My self-pity and an...

Michelle · Michelle

a slow cooker full of beef stew on the kitchen counter! and it's not as cold outside today as it has been the last few days (39F now, was 22F yesterday). It's almost bearable, even the pets are lounging in the sunny spots.

Rob · Rob

Things not going so well this weekend.. Im not doing too well.. Not as well as i would have hoped.. ffs.. .. I hope you guys are doing well...I hope you guys are all having a great weekend.. and things are going well for ya.... Rob

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

'Conan the Barbarian' (film) 'Anger the Destroyer' (reality) I'm sure that many of us here have experienced anger during drinking, and probably more so since quitting. Reasons for anger are many, one that I feel now is that I believe that I am entitled to defend my opinion! (nothing serious, j...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Is there anyone here that is considered - more of a 'winner' than the others? The boss? The judge? The last word? The one who finally has it perfectly? The mommy or daddy of whom we are all children in comparison? The guru of MIP? or are we basically just a bunch of recovering...

Phil · Phil

From the blowing and snowing ...scenic...if one is inside looking out....picturesque ....but cold...sober..but not sane...somewhere above the USA border....dont really know where yet..cant see across the street...hafta look at drivers licence...for the address....and calender to see wh...

Michelle · Michelle

I had education #7 on Thursday, it was about anger management. Pretty much that it's okay to get angry, it's what you do with it that's important. I wish my husband had been there too, he could use some advice. But of course he would deny having a problem, it's everyone...

Doll · Doll

I'M NOT DIFFERENT In the beginning, it was four whole years before A.A. brought permanent sobriety to even one alcoholic woman. Like the "high bottoms, " the women said they were different; . . . The Skid-Rower said he was different . . . so did the artists and the professional people, the rich, the poor...

Phil · Phil

Don't be fooled by the face I wear, For I wear a mask, I wear a thousand masks. Masks that I am afraid to take off. But none of them are me. But don't be fooled. I give you the impression that I am secure, That all is sunny and unruffled with me, Within as well as without, That confidence is my name and coolnes...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

TO HELEN: Hi There, I have to say, it blew me away to see my name at the top of the list. Me??? I have spent my whole life "on the outside looking in" so I can understand where you are coming from. I have a question, and a request, would you send me a Private Message, so...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from the '12 Steps and 12 Traditions' book: Tradition 2 - "For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority - a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern." "...' Does AA have a real leadership?' Most emphat...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

I read some very wise word recently that I feel say alot about my feelings, quite possibly the feelings of most alcoholics: "In early sobriety I wanted desperately to be a part of the group. It was difficult for me, and all newcomers, to break in. I remember riding a bus for an hour...

benny33 · benny33

just wanted say hi to everyone .hope you are all well .things here are a bit chilli butt alls well ,till the next crisis lolgot to run talk to you all soon hp bless you all benny

Phil · Phil

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

Rob · Rob

I just thought i might share with you last saturday.. The last few weeks i have been so pissed on friday night that iv been able to do bugger all saturday.. Well last friday i did drink, i did get drunk but i didnt go ott.. I was able to get up saturday morning and go fishing with my dad.. We caught b...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi and Good Saturday Morning to Everyone! I was doing some thinking (I know, that's not always a good thing, Ha) But anyway, I was thinking of how, when we look at Disasters in Life, We give God the Benefit of the Doubt! Cannot Blame Him, and we Don't! And when this Alcoholic that lived in a Blackout...

sueb · sueb

guilt seems to be a reoccurring nightmare that never leaves till you put it to bed. Step up to the plate and hit hard and strong about the truth of any situation and your guilt will diminish, your self esteem will flourish and no matter what you have done, God will forgive you and you will have the be...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I know sometimes when particular people say hello, or are friendly with particular people it can make other people feel left out. My name was mentioned today cuz Rick noticed we were both online, and we tried to get into chat. It wasn't really a private thing between him and me. B...

Doll · Doll

If I desire to be a part of something, then it is up to ME to get in there and become a part of it! I can not sit back and wait for life to happen to me, it never will. It takes action on my part. And what someone else thinks of me is none of my business ~ that's their problem. I jump in the trenches, get my hand...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

We've come to another day. We are breathing, moving, able to read the message boards on the computers we have run by the electricity we have. All things to be grateful for. Thank you , God. There will be a mixture of good things and bad things in our day, and God will get us through if we let Him guide us. Than...

Rick · Rick

TURNIP TRUCKS WITH SNOWPLOWS geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Rick · Rick

United souls are not satisfied with embraces, but desire to be truly each other . --Sir Thomas Browne If hugs could melt, if kisses were made of nothing but pure air, if talkers always agreed, and if hearts all beat to the same drum, would we desire any longer to be truly each other? No two leaves on...

Pauly · Pauly

3 weeks tomorrow since I had a drink, in some respects it`s fairly straightforward to have broken the habit, in other ways not. Here`s a thing that`s bothering me, I`d value you guys and your imput...I`m beginning to recognise that some of the dreadful decisions I`ve made have been infl...

Doll · Doll

OUR PATHS ARE OUR OWN ... there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 My first attempt at the Steps was one of obligation and necessity, which resulted in a deep feeling of discouragement in the face of all those adverbs: cour...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

Sneaking on to my work computer at lunch time for a little bit, and saw that you were logged in. Here in North Dakota, about 170 miles southwest of Winnepeg, we are currently at 30 below (Farenheit). How are things over in the Ontario region? (I think that's where you said you were locate...

flumpy · flumpy

HI ALL, I DON'T WANNA SOUND DIMM EVENTHOUGH I KNOW I AM ABOUT TO!

I KNOW THAT THIS SITE SAYS YOU HAVE ON-LINE MEETINGS, BUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYONE IN THERE, IS IT JUST ME OR DO YOU ALL NOT TAKE PART IN THAT???? I WENT IN THERE LAST SEPTEMBER AND THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN THERE BUT NEV...

Gma · Gma

I am actually in need of al anon. Can someone please guide me.

trudi · trudi

Just right now I feel so very low like life is worth nothing I have two beautiful kids and every day I think I will live just for them and then they start hitting me or playing up by throwing things and I feel helpless again. At the moment I am truly finding it hard to live life on lifes terms and I desper...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi to all, Just want to make a Post about the Gratitude I feel today. The first thing that i feel Grateful for is that I am in Recovery, going to meetings, even when I don't like them, not liking a meeting is really not the point of going to a meeting. (Thank you, Rick) Well today the meeting I went...

Phil · Phil

Acceptance Our basic recovery concept that never loses its power to work miracles is the concept called acceptance. We do not achieve acceptance in a moment. We often have to work through a mirage of feelings - sometimes anger, outrage, shame, self-pity, or sadness. But if acceptance is our g...

Doll · Doll

Thank God MY craving has been lifted. You want to talk about a "reason" to drink. My 15 yr old is facing JAIL time in just a few short days. He made some bad choices, he put himself in the situation. I MUST accept the outcome. I MUST believe nothing happens in God's world by mistake. I MU...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I think Rick and I are trying to get into chat,,, want to join us? when you try to get in now.. u have to click on the little box that says to 'run' something. amanda

Rick · Rick

GOTTA RUN GOT SOME THINGS TO DO AND HAVE TO DRIVE TO MAKE COFFEE FOR A NOON MEETING.ITRIED TO GET ON CHAT**A NO GO** JUST A CLICK AND NO LINK. I WAS ON THE PHONE EARLIER, WHEN U ASKED TO GO TO CHAT. I ALSO RELPIED TO YOUR P MESSAGE THANKS

Rick · Rick

I SEE U ONLINE NOW HAVE A GOOD DAY

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A simple Hello to Everyone (Preview) Hi Recovery Family!! Many of you do not know me so I will introduce myself briefly. My name is John F. I am a alcoholic. My sobriety date is 12-21-89. I am the founder and webmaster of Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums and also the founder/Director of Miracles In Prog...	John	10	544	Feb 21, 2006 by recovering jb
	From England (Preview) I love to talk to all you US guys please let me know all about how it is where you live - England is so boaring!!! I would love to visit the states sometime let me know what it is like - are the meetings good? (the most we ever have in a meeting is 20 and that is on an exceptional day!!) I love t...	trudi	10	509	Feb 21, 2006 by Phil
	Monday Night Thoughts (Preview) Yesterday... Today... and Tomorrow There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is Yesterday with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed for...	Phil	6	408	Feb 21, 2006 by Phil
	Today's thought (Preview) *We cannot do all things. --Virgil* We are each limited in terms of time and energy. If we try to do too much, we do everything half-rate. How much better it is to clearly sort out what is really important to us, and then give ourselves to those things or people wholeheartedly. Famous writers have wr...	Rick	3	370	Feb 21, 2006 by Phil
	Today's gift (Preview) *Ideally, both members of a couple in love free each other to new and different worlds. --Anne Morrow Lindbergh* We cannot possess another's spirit, even though we may desire to do so while struggling to feel love. We must not block one another's invitations for adventure even though we f...	Rick	0	498	Feb 21, 2006 by Rick
	Daily Reflections Feb 21 (Preview) I'M PART OF THE WHOLE At once, I became a part--if only a tiny part--of a cosmos.... AS BILL SEES IT, p. 225 When I first came to A.A., I decided that "they" were very nice people--perhaps a little naive, a little too friendly, but basically decent, earnest people (with whom I had nothing in common). I saw...	Doll	0	376	Feb 20, 2006 by Doll
	Got one of those Sparklet - Message Failed (Preview) Oops, I hope that message was just for me, it is usually a message that shows up when the site is going down for a while, HOPE NOT. Good Morning to all, and Have a Great Day!!!!!! Toni	Toni Baloney	3	431	Feb 20, 2006 by Doll
	Discipline (Preview) Words to Consider My father taught me that only through self-discipline can you achieve freedom. Pour water into a cup and you can drink. Without the cup, the water would splash over. The cup is discipline. --Ricardo Montalban Discipline It is no accident that the words discipline a...	Rick	5	937	Feb 20, 2006 by Doll
	is cooperation good enough??? (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Liquor used to be my friend. I used to have a lot of fun drinking. Practically all the fun I had was connected with drinking. But the time came when liquor became my enemy. I don't know just when liquor turned against me and became my enemy, but I know it happened, because I began t...	rosie light shines	3	413	Feb 20, 2006 by Doll
	TOPIC - All or Nothing (Preview) My f2f topic the other day was "all or nothing". There were several who shared things like, they "collected" stuff. One was golf clubs, one was fishing gear, one rescued animals, one grew so many plants she couldnt' get in her front door, it was one extreme to the other for them. These folk...	Doll	6	542	Feb 20, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Hey Amanda (Preview) I can't get any of the links in yerllow to work. Any ideas? I e-mailed John but no reply	Rick	2	409	Feb 20, 2006 by amanda2u2
	My job (Preview) "Your job now is to be at the place where you may be of maximum helpfulness to others, so never hesitate to go anywhere if you can be helpful. You should not hesitate to visit the most sordid spot on earth on such an errand. Keep on the firing line of life with these motives and God will keep you unharmed." ~A...	Rick	1	529	Feb 20, 2006 by amanda2u2
	choices (Preview) Recognizing Choices We have choices, more choices than we let ourselves see. We may feel trapped in our relationships, our jobs, our life. We may feel locked into behaviors such as caretaking or controlling. Feeling trapped is a symptom of codependency. When we hear ourselves say,...	Rick	5	458	Feb 20, 2006 by Rick
	What Is Letting Go????? (Preview) *Letting go is:* A decision to take an action that will result in a significant change in your life or in the lives of others.	Phil	4	596	Feb 20, 2006 by Rick
	BB Step One ~ I can identify (Preview) 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable. Chapter 3 More About Alcoholism Most of us have been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Therefore, it is not surpr...	Doll	1	431	Feb 20, 2006 by trudi
	well, this sucks... (Preview) Gotta start over. i guess my husband found a way to delete my account here. That's what I get for using a common password. Hmmm, can't get any happy thoughts out of that!	Michelle	1	420	Feb 20, 2006 by Doll
	Daily Reflections Feb 20 (Preview) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER At this juncture, his A.A. sponsor usually laughs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 26 Before my recovery from alcoholism began, laughter was one of the most painful sounds I knew. I never laughed and I felt that anyone else's laughter was directed at me! My self-pity and an...	Doll	0	367	Feb 19, 2006 by Doll
	happiness is... (Preview) a slow cooker full of beef stew on the kitchen counter! and it's not as cold outside today as it has been the last few days (39F now, was 22F yesterday). It's almost bearable, even the pets are lounging in the sunny spots.	Michelle	11	586	Feb 19, 2006 by Phil
	Not a great weekend! (Preview) Things not going so well this weekend.. Im not doing too well.. Not as well as i would have hoped.. ffs.. .. I hope you guys are doing well...I hope you guys are all having a great weekend.. and things are going well for ya.... Rob	Rob	7	444	Feb 19, 2006 by Michelle
	Anger (Preview) 'Conan the Barbarian' (film) 'Anger the Destroyer' (reality) I'm sure that many of us here have experienced anger during drinking, and probably more so since quitting. Reasons for anger are many, one that I feel now is that I believe that I am entitled to defend my opinion! (nothing serious, j...	Cabbageheadchris	5	611	Feb 19, 2006 by Michelle
	is there anyone here? (Preview) Is there anyone here that is considered - more of a 'winner' than the others? The boss? The judge? The last word? The one who finally has it perfectly? The mommy or daddy of whom we are all children in comparison? The guru of MIP? *or are we basically just a bunch of recovering...*	amanda2u2	9	514	Feb 19, 2006 by Doll
	Morning y'all (Preview) From the blowing and snowing ...scenic...if one is inside looking out....picturesque ....but cold...sober..but not sane...somewhere above the USA border....dont really know where yet..cant see across the street...hafta look at drivers licence...for the address....and calender to see wh...	Phil	4	525	Feb 19, 2006 by Doll
	Another interesting education session (Preview) I had education #7 on Thursday, it was about anger management. Pretty much that it's okay to get angry, it's what you do with it that's important. I wish my husband had been there too, he could use some advice. But of course he would deny having a problem, it's everyone...	Michelle	4	412	Feb 19, 2006 by Doll
	Daily Reflection FEb 19 (Preview) I'M NOT DIFFERENT In the beginning, it was four whole years before A.A. brought permanent sobriety to even one alcoholic woman. Like the "high bottoms, " the women said they were different; . . . The Skid-Rower said he was different . . . so did the artists and the professional people, the rich, the poor...	Doll	0	535	Feb 19, 2006 by Doll
	Who Am I? (Preview) Don't be fooled by the face I wear, For I wear a mask, I wear a thousand masks. Masks that I am afraid to take off. But none of them are me. But don't be fooled. I give you the impression that I am secure, That all is sunny and unruffled with me, Within as well as without, That confidence is my name and coolnes...	Phil	6	745	Feb 19, 2006 by Phil
	HI Helen - Welcome !!!! (Preview) TO HELEN: Hi There, I have to say, it blew me away to see my name at the top of the list. Me??? I have spent my whole life "on the outside looking in" so I can understand where you are coming from. I have a question, and a request, would you send me a Private Message, so...	Toni Baloney	4	467	Feb 19, 2006 by helen
	Tradition 2 (Preview) from the '12 Steps and 12 Traditions' book: Tradition 2 - "For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority - a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern." "...' Does AA have a real leadership?' Most emphat...	amanda2u2	1	4133	Feb 19, 2006 by Rick
	Feeling accepted (Preview) I read some very wise word recently that I feel say alot about my feelings, quite possibly the feelings of most alcoholics: "In early sobriety I wanted desperately to be a part of the group. It was difficult for me, and all newcomers, to break in. I remember riding a bus for an hour...	Sick of being sick	2	571	Feb 18, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	just saying hi (Preview) just wanted say hi to everyone .hope you are all well .things here are a bit chilli butt alls well ,till the next crisis lolgot to run talk to you all soon hp bless you all benny	benny33	5	524	Feb 18, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	The Answer (Preview) And acceptance is the answer to all my problems. today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation---some fact of my life---unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactl...	Phil	0	435	Feb 18, 2006 by Phil
	Last Saturday, a good day.. Rob (Preview) I just thought i might share with you last saturday.. The last few weeks i have been so pissed on friday night that iv been able to do bugger all saturday.. Well last friday i did drink, i did get drunk but i didnt go ott.. I was able to get up saturday morning and go fishing with my dad.. We caught b...	Rob	6	418	Feb 18, 2006 by Rob
	The BENEFIT of the Doubt! (Preview) Hi and Good Saturday Morning to Everyone! I was doing some thinking (I know, that's not always a good thing, Ha) But anyway, I was thinking of how, when we look at Disasters in Life, We give God the Benefit of the Doubt! Cannot Blame Him, and we Don't! And when this Alcoholic that lived in a Blackout...	Toni Baloney	2	456	Feb 18, 2006 by Phil
	guilt (Preview) guilt seems to be a reoccurring nightmare that never leaves till you put it to bed. Step up to the plate and hit hard and strong about the truth of any situation and your guilt will diminish, your self esteem will flourish and no matter what you have done, God will forgive you and you will have the be...	sueb	9	680	Feb 18, 2006 by amanda2u2
	hi, everybody! (Preview) I know sometimes when particular people say hello, or are friendly with particular people it can make other people feel left out. My name was mentioned today cuz Rick noticed we were both online, and we tried to get into chat. It wasn't really a private thing between him and me. *B...*	amanda2u2	12	539	Feb 18, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Just my thoughts..... (Preview) If I desire to be a part of something, then it is up to ME to get in there and become a part of it! I can not sit back and wait for life to happen to me, it never will. It takes action on my part. And what someone else thinks of me is none of my business ~ that's their problem. I jump in the trenches, get my hand...	Doll	5	487	Feb 18, 2006 by Doll
	another day (Preview) We've come to another day. We are breathing, moving, able to read the message boards on the computers we have run by the electricity we have. All things to be grateful for. Thank you , God. There will be a mixture of good things and bad things in our day, and God will get us through if we let Him guide us. Than...	amanda2u2	0	492	Feb 18, 2006 by amanda2u2
	hEY pHIL (Preview) TURNIP TRUCKS WITH SNOWPLOWS geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee	Rick	1	449	Feb 18, 2006 by Phil
	TODAY'S THOUGHT (Preview) *United souls are not satisfied with embraces, but desire to be truly each other . --Sir Thomas Browne* If hugs could melt, if kisses were made of nothing but pure air, if talkers always agreed, and if hearts all beat to the same drum, would we desire any longer to be truly each other? No two leaves on...	Rick	1	379	Feb 18, 2006 by Phil
	Stuff already in the pipeline (Preview) 3 weeks tomorrow since I had a drink, in some respects it`s fairly straightforward to have broken the habit, in other ways not. Here`s a thing that`s bothering me, I`d value you guys and your imput...I`m beginning to recognise that some of the dreadful decisions I`ve made have been infl...	Pauly	5	588	Feb 18, 2006 by sheilasdad
	Daily Reflection Feb 18 (Preview) OUR PATHS ARE OUR OWN ... there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 My first attempt at the Steps was one of obligation and necessity, which resulted in a deep feeling of discouragement in the face of all those adverbs: cour...	Doll	0	382	Feb 17, 2006 by Doll
	Hi Phil (Preview) Sneaking on to my work computer at lunch time for a little bit, and saw that you were logged in. Here in North Dakota, about 170 miles southwest of Winnepeg, we are currently at 30 below (Farenheit). How are things over in the Ontario region? (I think that's where you said you were locate...	Sick of being sick	2	468	Feb 17, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	meetings (Preview) HI ALL, I DON'T WANNA SOUND DIMM EVENTHOUGH I KNOW I AM ABOUT TO! I KNOW THAT THIS SITE SAYS YOU HAVE ON-LINE MEETINGS, BUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYONE IN THERE, IS IT JUST ME OR DO YOU ALL NOT TAKE PART IN THAT???? I WENT IN THERE LAST SEPTEMBER AND THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN THERE BUT NEV...	flumpy	2	440	Feb 17, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	I need someone to talk to (Preview) I am actually in need of al anon. Can someone please guide me.	Gma	2	727	Feb 17, 2006 by Gma
	I feel so low (Preview) Just right now I feel so very low like life is worth nothing I have two beautiful kids and every day I think I will live just for them and then they start hitting me or playing up by throwing things and I feel helpless again. At the moment I am truly finding it hard to live life on lifes terms and I desper...	trudi	6	530	Feb 17, 2006 by trudi
	The Very Scary Statistics (Preview) Hi to all, Just want to make a Post about the Gratitude I feel today. The first thing that i feel Grateful for is that I am in Recovery, going to meetings, even when I don't like them, not liking a meeting is really not the point of going to a meeting. (Thank you, Rick) Well today the meeting I went...	Toni Baloney	8	502	Feb 17, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Acceptance (Preview) Acceptance Our basic recovery concept that never loses its power to work miracles is the concept called acceptance. We do not achieve acceptance in a moment. We often have to work through a mirage of feelings - sometimes anger, outrage, shame, self-pity, or sadness. But if acceptance is our g...	Phil	5	446	Feb 17, 2006 by Phil
	I DON'T want a drink & I should!!! (Preview) Thank God MY craving has been lifted. You want to talk about a "reason" to drink. My 15 yr old is facing JAIL time in just a few short days. He made some bad choices, he put himself in the situation. I MUST accept the outcome. I MUST believe nothing happens in God's world by mistake. I MU...	Doll	13	1037	Feb 17, 2006 by Doll
	hey toni (Preview) *I think Rick and I are trying to get into chat,,, want to join us?* *when you try to get in now.. u have to click on the little box that says to 'run' something.* *amanda*	amanda2u2	1	449	Feb 17, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	THANKS AMANDA (Preview) GOTTA RUN GOT SOME THINGS TO DO AND HAVE TO DRIVE TO MAKE COFFEE FOR A NOON MEETING.ITRIED TO GET ON CHATA NO GO JUST A CLICK AND NO LINK. I WAS ON THE PHONE EARLIER, WHEN U ASKED TO GO TO CHAT. I ALSO RELPIED TO YOUR P MESSAGE THANKS	Rick	2	436	Feb 17, 2006 by Phil
	GOOD MORNING AMANDA (Preview) I SEE U ONLINE NOW HAVE A GOOD DAY	Rick	1	431	Feb 17, 2006 by amanda2u2
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