Alcoholics Anonymous

Phil · Phil

Dealing with Fear Pity those who fear what they shouldn't and fear not what they should How sad it is to see people spend their lives haunted by fear. The joy of life is squeezed out of them by fear of failure, criticism, betrayal, change, rejection, loneliness, poverty, growing old, getting...

Phil · Phil

Forgiving Individuals The five steps in granting the gift of forgiveness to others (according to R. Klimes, PhD) are: A. Acknowledge the anger and hurt caused by the clearly identified specific offense(s). B. Bar revenge and any thought of inflicting harm as repayment or punishment to the offende...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

"In the late stages of our drinking, the will to resist has fled. Yet when we admit complete defeat and when we become entirely ready to try AA principles, our obsession leaves us and we enter a new dimension - freedom under God as we understand Him." p.27

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Today I took action against a disease that wants me dead. I started my IOP and contributed my thoughts and received relief. I have a couple of sober friends on their way to see me and I feel good about myself today. This is improvement!!! I'm trying my best to stay in the here and now. So far so good! I...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

phil i just had to say that U offer some AWSOME posts......i get so much out of your shares---- keep up the GR8 work, my friend, LOVED that share on shame and guilt....i am going to do a "journal" on it, cuz i see areas where i am still ashamed of me....... oh well,&nb...

Noel A · Noel A

I know it's late, but is anyone available to chat with?

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

The first story,, "The Six Blind Men and the Elephant": There were six blind men in India, who had never seen an elephant, and they wanted to know what an elephant was like. One of them knew the palace elephant keeper and so they went to the palace and the elephant keeper brought out an elephant f...

Phil · Phil

There is an obvious connection between depression & self-esteem. The more depression we experience, the more difficulty we usually have in retaining a positive sense of self. Depression is flattening. It could actually be called a spiritual steamroller. Many ex...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

I was just released from prison. I've been going to meetings and trying to stay focused and I'm having alot of trouble. Serenity is foreign to me. This is my fourth attempt at getting sober and I want a life. Right now I'm relying on family to keep a roof over my head and It's a struggle not to be self-relian...

Rob · Rob

Hi everyone.. Well my pc has been pissing about these last few days.. had to format it twice so far.. think im gona have to do it again.. bloody thing.. Thanx for asking after me etc.... Well.. I drank too much friday.. but.. well yesterday (saturday) i felt really awfull.. i got up for li...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

I just got home from a big book meeting. It looks to me as if I've made it through another day! Thankyou for your comments earlier. I found them extremely helpful. I never knew that I could find help for this disease online. I start my IOP classes tomorrow and I'm looking forwards to it. I guess all I really...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi Zuzu, I could not respond to your Post, my PC is acting up, but it would let me make a new Post I just want to say that I will be Praying so much for you dear, I have watched you walk thru this Pretty unpleasant divorce. There are alway unpleasant, but when you add a fight over custody, I don't thi...

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

This may be old but I thought it was pretty neet. ARE YOU A CARROT, AN EGG, OR A COFFEE BEAN? by Mary Sullivan - used with her expressed permission. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it a...

ZuZu · ZuZu

Good morning all! It is a cold, overcast, rainy day here NY. I am really in need of some prayers this week. I found out Friday that the custody decision re: my 3 y/o twins is coming in the next three days. I have been waiting almost six months feeling like I am spinning my wheels in a rut in the road bu...

John · John

Hello everyone, When I wake up each morning I am happy. As I indulge in my daily life activities, I am joyous, and provided I don't take a drink, I remain free. Happy, Joyous and Free. For me, the opposite of Happy, Joyous and Free is Restless, Irratable , and Discontent. One of the Re...

GammyRose · GammyRose

A WORLD OF THE SPIRIT We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime.   &nb...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Many people pray as though to overcome the will of a reluctant God, instead of taking hold of the willingness of a loving God. p. 26

Rick · Rick

In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...

Robert · Robert

Good morning, I think I shall make posting here a regular thing as it keeps me in touch with reality and other like minded peope. I am afraid today. I still have two weeks off work due to bad back and the results of MRI scan are due this week, the thing is I do not know what I am going to do with myself. I do not kno...

Rick · Rick

In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Thanks I enjoy comming here and reading peoples thoughts. I'm still a newby getting close to 5 months but working the steps this time around and calling people in AA when my stinking thinking gets going,,I haven't for a few months thought about a drink until satuday when I went to a driving class to ge...

paul · paul

"If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down t...

Phil · Phil

I dreamed one night I passed away and left this world behind. I started down that lonely trail some of my friends to find. I came to a signboard on the trail, the directions it did tell. Keep right to go to heaven, Turn left to go to hell. I hadn't been to good on earth, just a hopel...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Some of us said taht we didn't know if we were 'addicts' or not when we came into the fellowship. We knew we were unhappy and that we drank and used drugs too much. But we hadn't resolved whether we were unhappy because we used chemicals too much, or used chemicals too much because we were unhappy. ...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

Thank you all for the caring words and personal emails in response to my request earlier. It seems that any issue we may face in our lives is greatly diminished simply by knowing we are not facing it alone. Suddenly, my worries seem trivial!

Rick · Rick

GOOD DAY TO ALL "We alcoholics are undisciplined. So we let God discipline us..." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 88~

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Good Morning All, I was just looking, and for a while there were 8 people signed in. And I was thinking of how this AA Program has brought us, from many many different places to here, one meeting spot, for all of us. The Program, the Process of working the Steps up and out of our former lives...

GammyRose · GammyRose

A DAY'S PLAN On wakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. &...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Well,, I told you all a little whle ago.. I like to hear from people every once in awhile.. do I am feeling that today. Roll Call! love in recovery, amanda

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

just wondering how you're doing,, and saying a little prayer. love in recovery, amanda

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

There is no materialism in AA - just spirituality. If we take care of our inner needs, our other needs will be provided for. p. 4

Rick · Rick

"You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so you learn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mere apprentice and the very power of love will lead you on to become a master of the art." ~St Francis De Sales

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

Something bad seems to be flairing back up in my upper right side. Seems to be fairly steady burning pain like I was starting to feel when I finally got wise enough to stop drinking. It eases at times, but has been going on for a little over a week now. Seems to hit the wors...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi everyone, This is just a quick note, but I wanted to say that with this annoying stiff neck, and soreness, I was letting it start to take over how my day was going to go. And I was looking at it from a completly different prespective this morning, payed no attention to it, and Laugh directly at it.&n...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I still got you in prayer,,, wondering how the little one's birthday went,,, and hoping you are feeling better. God bless you, amanda

gtrandall · gtrandall

Just curious-- with all the different types of meetings out there (step, literature, speaker, general topic open meeting...I've even hiked up a mountain for one out here in the Puget Sound)... what's your favorite type of meeting? Gimme your two cents...

gtrandall · gtrandall

Just wondering if anyone's got some furballs in their life that helps them get through the day. Anytime I'm feeling down at work, I can take a little break, pop out my iPod, and play some music while looking at pictures of my pets--instant healing for me. Bennie loved me unconditionally...really...

Phil · Phil

Within each of us is a hidden store of energy. Energy we can release to compete in the marathon of life. Within each of us is a hidden store of courage. Courage to give us the strength to face any challenge. Within each of us is a hidden store of determination. Determination to keep us in the race when a...

wagon · wagon

it Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Step Recovery, Addiction, Big Book of AA. Read or Listen To The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous O...

Rick · Rick

Life is busy and the world is complex. Give yourself time to take it all in. Events come at you quickly, and keep coming all the time. Regularly give yourself the time and space to make sense of it all. When you get too caught up in your efforts, you can lose track of why you're making them. Take the time, aga...

Pauly · Pauly

Hope you`re all OK, just over 6 weeks for me now. Looking in a few times a day for the odd bits of wisdom I pick up. The head still feels groggy, still fighting tiredness at odd times of the day, family life good..er thats it really..Thanks

gtrandall · gtrandall

Okay, I've got a major resentment going on... it looks like the East coast is in the 60's and 70's right now, and my usually temperate Seattle is in the 40's. How can I enjoy a cigar on my patio?!?

I will now patiently await for an apology for whoever is responsible for the weather. --g...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Good Morning, Well I think you hit the nail on the head, so to speak, medical procedure, mind altering meds. That will do it everytime. Just drink a lot of water to get that stuff out of your system. Amanda, everything is O.K., Everything is going to be o.k., O.K.????&...

sheilasdad · sheilasdad

Hi to all, It's a sunny Saturday here in Boston and I thought I'd just take a minute to say hi to everyone. I don't remember if I've ever started a post here - I may have - but a couple of group members have made me feel welcome in the past few weeks so I wanted to say thanks. We're heading out for...

GammyRose · GammyRose

I'm only on my second cup of coffee, not really awake yet...I slept in this morning, felt good. I went out to the church yesterday, did some cleaning and worked in the gardens.It felt so good to just be somewhere besides home. It has been so dry here ,should have started watering a month ago.Ton...

paul · paul

My faith was tested to the core last week. Not sure I will be able to fully thank all of you for your kind posts of assurance and guidance. My life is back on track and progressing...Thanks from the heart...for being there for the new ones! -paul

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

H.A.L.T. is a very important concept in recovery. Many of us have been conditioned to ignore our own needs and keep going, like athletes, ignoring them. The concept of HALT teaches us to become aware of what our bodies are telling us... when we are Hungry, when we are Angry, when we are Lonely, an...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

hi, sheila's dad.. how's it going? We are doing much better. love in recovery, amanda

Robert · Robert

I have woke today and something is different, I cant put my finger on it, but the self pity is gone. I have a cold but I dont care. I feel like I have been given another day another opportunity. alot can happen in 24 hours of living. I hope I feel like this for the rest of the day. Rob please read my friend...

Busbe · Busbe

I with no patience could not get back into this room so the person I am said forget it. How does one get patience if u werent born with it can u get patience? I have struggled with that for a long time. I would appreciate some replys. Thanks Busbe :

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	An article on "FEAR" (Preview) Dealing with Fear Pity those who fear what they shouldn't and fear not what they should How sad it is to see people spend their lives haunted by fear. The joy of life is squeezed out of them by fear of failure, criticism, betrayal, change, rejection, loneliness, poverty, growing old, getting...	Phil	5	1197	Mar 14, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Forgiving OR not (Preview) Forgiving Individuals The five steps in granting the gift of forgiveness to others (according to R. Klimes, PhD) are: A. Acknowledge the anger and hurt caused by the clearly identified specific offense(s). B. Bar revenge and any thought of inflicting harm as repayment or punishment to the offende...	Phil	4	952	Mar 14, 2006 by Phil
	from "Came to Believe" (Preview) "In the late stages of our drinking, the will to resist has fled. Yet when we admit complete defeat and when we become entirely ready to try AA principles, our obsession leaves us and we enter a new dimension - freedom under God as we understand Him." p.27	amanda2u2	3	1597	Mar 14, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Taking Action (Preview) Today I took action against a disease that wants me dead. I started my IOP and contributed my thoughts and received relief. I have a couple of sober friends on their way to see me and I feel good about myself today. This is improvement!!! I'm trying my best to stay in the here and now. So far so good! I...	soberdrunk	7	1030	Mar 14, 2006 by GammyRose
	to PHIL (Preview) phil i just had to say that U offer some AWSOME posts......i get so much out of your shares---- keep up the GR8 work, my friend, LOVED that share on shame and guilt....i am going to do a "journal" on it, cuz i see areas where i am still ashamed of me....... oh well,&nb...	rosie light shines	1	565	Mar 13, 2006 by Phil
	is anyone there? (Preview) I know it's late, but is anyone available to chat with?	Noel A	3	612	Mar 13, 2006 by recovering jb
	the stories of the elephant, & the globe (Preview) The first story,, "The Six Blind Men and the Elephant": There were six blind men in India, who had never seen an elephant, and they wanted to know what an elephant was like. One of them knew the palace elephant keeper and so they went to the palace and the elephant keeper brought out an elephant f...	amanda2u2	1	1707	Mar 13, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Toughness Counts (Preview) There is an obvious connection between depression & self-esteem. The more depression we experience, the more difficulty we usually have in retaining a positive sense of self. Depression is flattening. It could actually be called a spiritual steamroller. Many ex...	Phil	10	640	Mar 13, 2006 by Wren
	I'm having trouble getting started (Preview) I was just released from prison. I've been going to meetings and trying to stay focused and I'm having alot of trouble. Serenity is foreign to me. This is my fourth attempt at getting sober and I want a life. Right now I'm relying on family to keep a roof over my head and It's a struggle not to be self-relian...	soberdrunk	9	691	Mar 13, 2006 by trudi
	Hi (Preview) Hi everyone.. Well my pc has been pissing about these last few days.. had to format it twice so far.. think im gona have to do it again.. bloody thing.. Thanx for asking after me etc.... Well.. I drank too much friday.. but.. well yesterday (saturday) i felt really awfull.. i got up for li...	Rob	10	650	Mar 13, 2006 by trudi
	Another day!!! (Preview) I just got home from a big book meeting. It looks to me as if I've made it through another day! Thankyou for your comments earlier. I found them extremely helpful. I never knew that I could find help for this disease online. I start my IOP classes tomorrow and I'm looking forwards to it. I guess all I really...	soberdrunk	6	601	Mar 13, 2006 by trudi
	Paralyzing FEAR? ZuZu (Preview) Hi Zuzu, I could not respond to your Post, my PC is acting up, but it would let me make a new Post I just want to say that I will be Praying so much for you dear, I have watched you walk thru this Pretty unpleasant divorce. There are alway unpleasant, but when you add a fight over custody, I don't thi...	Toni Baloney	2	564	Mar 13, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Are you a Carrot, an Egg or a coffee bean? (Preview) This may be old but I thought it was pretty neet. ARE YOU A CARROT, AN EGG, OR A COFFEE BEAN? by Mary Sullivan - used with her expressed permission. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it a...	buckeyebear	3	579	Mar 13, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Send up some prayers... (Preview) Good morning all! It is a cold, overcast, rainy day here NY. I am really in need of some prayers this week. I found out Friday that the custody decision re: my 3 y/o twins is coming in the next three days. I have been waiting almost six months feeling like I am spinning my wheels in a rut in the road bu...	ZuZu	4	605	Mar 13, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	Life is Ok (Preview) Hello everyone, When I wake up each morning I am happy. As I indulge in my daily life activities, I am joyous, and provided I don't take a drink, I remain free. Happy, Joyous and Free. For me, the opposite of Happy, Joyous and Free is Restless, Irratable , and Discontent. One of the Re...	John	4	757	Mar 13, 2006 by rosie light shines
	March 13...AA Daily Reflection (Preview) A WORLD OF THE SPIRIT We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. *  &nb...*	GammyRose	1	583	Mar 13, 2006 by rosie light shines
	from 'Came to Believe' (Preview) Many people pray as though to overcome the will of a reluctant God, instead of taking hold of the willingness of a loving God. p. 26	amanda2u2	1	773	Mar 13, 2006 by rosie light shines
	today's thought (Preview) In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...	Rick	1	547	Mar 13, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Another new day (Preview) Good morning, I think I shall make posting here a regular thing as it keeps me in touch with reality and other like minded peope. I am afraid today. I still have two weeks off work due to bad back and the results of MRI scan are due this week, the thing is I do not know what I am going to do with myself. I do not kno...	Robert	12	647	Mar 13, 2006 by Robert
	Easy does it (Preview) In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...	Rick	0	719	Mar 13, 2006 by Rick
	Thanks to you all. (Preview) Thanks I enjoy comming here and reading peoples thoughts. I'm still a newby getting close to 5 months but working the steps this time around and calling people in AA when my stinking thinking gets going,,I haven't for a few months thought about a drink until satuday when I went to a driving class to ge...	buckeyebear	5	686	Mar 13, 2006 by Bonzo43
	Promises... (Preview) "If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down t...	paul	1	587	Mar 12, 2006 by amanda2u2
	The Dream... (Preview) I dreamed one night I passed away and left this world behind. I started down that lonely trail some of my friends to find. I came to a signboard on the trail, the directions it did tell. Keep right to go to heaven, Turn left to go to hell. I hadn't been to good on earth, just a hopel...	Phil	1	631	Mar 12, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Day by Day - March 12 (Preview) Some of us said taht we didn't know if we were 'addicts' or not when we came into the fellowship. We knew we were unhappy and that we drank and used drugs too much. But we hadn't resolved whether we were unhappy because we used chemicals too much, or used chemicals too much because we were unhappy. ...	amanda2u2	4	547	Mar 12, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Your caring (Preview) Thank you all for the caring words and personal emails in response to my request earlier. It seems that any issue we may face in our lives is greatly diminished simply by knowing we are not facing it alone. Suddenly, my worries seem trivial!	Sick of being sick	3	613	Mar 12, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	Good morning (Preview) GOOD DAY TO ALL "We alcoholics are undisciplined. So we let God discipline us..." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 88~	Rick	3	800	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	The Miracles I See (Preview) Good Morning All, I was just looking, and for a while there were 8 people signed in. And I was thinking of how this AA Program has brought us, from many many different places to here, one meeting spot, for all of us. The Program, the Process of working the Steps up and out of our former lives...	Toni Baloney	3	658	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	AA Daily Reflectiom March 12 (Preview) A DAY'S PLAN On wakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. &...	GammyRose	4	608	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	to all o y'all (Preview) *Well,, I told you all a little whle ago.. I like to hear from people every once in awhile.. do I am feeling that today. Roll Call!* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	8	854	Mar 12, 2006 by paul
	hey, rob (Preview) *just wondering how you're doing,, and saying a little prayer.* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	2	659	Mar 12, 2006 by Rob
	from 'we came to believe' (Preview) There is no materialism in AA - just spirituality. If we take care of our inner needs, our other needs will be provided for. p. 4	amanda2u2	3	785	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	you learn (Preview) "You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so you learn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mere apprentice and the very power of love will lead you on to become a master of the art." ~St Francis De Sales	Rick	2	740	Mar 12, 2006 by GammyRose
	Would appreciate a little prayer (Preview) Something bad seems to be flairing back up in my upper right side. Seems to be fairly steady burning pain like I was starting to feel when I finally got wise enough to stop drinking. It eases at times, but has been going on for a little over a week now. Seems to hit the wors...	Sick of being sick	8	696	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	Finally Remembered to LAUGH! (Preview) Hi everyone, This is just a quick note, but I wanted to say that with this annoying stiff neck, and soreness, I was letting it start to take over how my day was going to go. And I was looking at it from a completly different prespective this morning, payed no attention to it, and Laugh directly at it.&n...	Toni Baloney	5	755	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	flumpy? (Preview) *I still got you in prayer,,, wondering how the little one's birthday went,,, and hoping you are feeling better.* *God bless you,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	1	622	Mar 12, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Highly scientific poll (Preview) Just curious-- with all the different types of meetings out there (step, literature, speaker, general topic open meeting...I've even hiked up a mountain for one out here in the Puget Sound)... what's your favorite type of meeting? Gimme your two cents...	gtrandall	9	635	Mar 12, 2006 by paul
	Furballs, anyone? (Preview) Just wondering if anyone's got some furballs in their life that helps them get through the day. Anytime I'm feeling down at work, I can take a little break, pop out my iPod, and play some music while looking at pictures of my pets--instant healing for me. Bennie loved me unconditionally...really...	gtrandall	4	604	Mar 12, 2006 by paul
	Saturday Night (Preview) Within each of us is a hidden store of energy. Energy we can release to compete in the marathon of life. Within each of us is a hidden store of courage. Courage to give us the strength to face any challenge. Within each of us is a hidden store of determination. Determination to keep us in the race when a...	Phil	5	712	Mar 12, 2006 by Phil
	hi (Preview) it Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Step Recovery, Addiction, Big Book of AA. Read or Listen To The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous O...	wagon	3	535	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	solid foundation (Preview) Life is busy and the world is complex. Give yourself time to take it all in. Events come at you quickly, and keep coming all the time. Regularly give yourself the time and space to make sense of it all. When you get too caught up in your efforts, you can lose track of why you're making them. Take the time, aga...	Rick	7	618	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	Hi Folks (Preview) Hope you`re all OK, just over 6 weeks for me now. Looking in a few times a day for the odd bits of wisdom I pick up. The head still feels groggy, still fighting tiredness at odd times of the day, family life good..er thats it really..Thanks	Pauly	3	501	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Major resentments (Preview) Okay, I've got a major resentment going on... it looks like the East coast is in the 60's and 70's right now, and my usually temperate Seattle is in the 40's. How can I enjoy a cigar on my patio?!? I will now patiently await for an apology for whoever is responsible for the weather. --g...	gtrandall	5	604	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Hi There Amanda (Preview) Good Morning, Well I think you hit the nail on the head, so to speak, medical procedure, mind altering meds. That will do it everytime. Just drink a lot of water to get that stuff out of your system. Amanda, everything is O.K., Everything is going to be o.k., O.K.????&...	Toni Baloney	5	603	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	just hello (Preview) Hi to all, It's a sunny Saturday here in Boston and I thought I'd just take a minute to say hi to everyone. I don't remember if I've ever started a post here - I may have - but a couple of group members have made me feel welcome in the past few weeks so I wanted to say thanks. We're heading out for...	sheilasdad	4	568	Mar 11, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	Goodmorning... (Preview) I'm only on my second cup of coffee, not really awake yet...I slept in this morning, felt good. I went out to the church yesterday, did some cleaning and worked in the gardens.It felt so good to just be somewhere besides home. It has been so dry here ,should have started watering a month ago.Ton...	GammyRose	2	532	Mar 11, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	Thanks again Everyone! (Preview) My faith was tested to the core last week. Not sure I will be able to fully thank all of you for your kind posts of assurance and guidance. My life is back on track and progressing...Thanks from the heart...for being there for the new ones! -paul	paul	3	507	Mar 11, 2006 by Phil
	H.A.L.T. (Preview) H.A.L.T. is a very important concept in recovery. Many of us have been conditioned to ignore our own needs and keep going, like athletes, ignoring them. The concept of HALT teaches us to become aware of what our bodies are telling us... when we are Hungry, when we are Angry, when we are Lonely, an...	amanda2u2	8	605	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	hi, sheila's dad (Preview) *hi, sheila's dad.. how's it going? We are doing much better.* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	1	639	Mar 11, 2006 by sheilasdad
	Fresh new day (Preview) I have woke today and something is different, I cant put my finger on it, but the self pity is gone. I have a cold but I dont care. I feel like I have been given another day another opportunity. alot can happen in 24 hours of living. I hope I feel like this for the rest of the day. Rob please read my friend...	Robert	8	587	Mar 11, 2006 by Robert
	Greetings all (Preview) I with no patience could not get back into this room so the person I am said forget it. How does one get patience if u werent born with it can u get patience? I have struggled with that for a long time. I would appreciate some replys. Thanks Busbe :	Busbe	10	716	Mar 11, 2006 by Busbe
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