Alcoholics Anonymous

mary · mary

Hello, I'm back again. Hearing you guys speak so highly of working the steps and going to a meeting, I've thought I could benefit from that. I have worked the steps with a sponsor through OA (Overeaters Anonymous) and Alanon for Sex and Love Addicts (my exhusband s/l addict). I've really loved the step...

lady_ladonna_1 · lady_ladonna_1

Hi, this is my first time entering a post so I guess I'll start with trying to summarize my story. I went through a divorce 3 years ago. I was married for 14 years. Due to some trying times with custody battles with "JR'S" ex-wife he started drinking. For the last 7 years of our marriage he became a h...

Phil · Phil

A refusal to comply with or satisfy a request. A refusal to grant the truth of a statement or allegation; a contradiction. Law. The opposing by a defendant of an allegation of the plaintiff. A refusal to accept or believe something, such as a doctrine or belief. Psychology. An unconscio...

mary · mary

Where do we get the strength to be honest with others about ourselves, without fear of rejection??? What is the idea behind rigourous honesty? thank you, mary

mary · mary

Hi guys, as you know, I'm searching myself to see if I'm alcoholic. Someone in a previous reply to me had said she'd stopped for her kids while nursing, and specifically stated she'd done it for someone else (kids). This reminded me of myself now. Since my divorce 7 years ago and raising my son who is 8 on m...

Phil · Phil

By being honest with ourselves about what we feel when we are hurt, we learn to accept our feelings and to recover from emotional distress. Emotional dishonesty is a self betrayal which keeps us from healing emotional wounds and experiencing the inner peace of self-acceptance. Self-acceptan...

Phil · Phil

When I look back on all these worries I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which never happened. --Winston Churchill A rolled-up ball of yarn does not take up much space--it sits, ready to be used when needed. It gets u...

Phil · Phil

Santa Gets Sober I am an alcoholic; my name is Nicholas. You can call me Nick for short. I always knew I was different from other kids in my neighborhood. See,I was born with this beard, and instead of having a dog like the other guys, I had reindeers for pets. Most kids like to get things, but I a...

Phil · Phil

Forgiveness Forgiveness is the key to peace. Forgiveness is letting go. I often think of it as letting go of the stranglehold we have on a person whose actions we could not control. Whatever it is we are not forgiving, it’s something we can’t change because it’s already happened. We could be waiting...

Phil · Phil

A man bought a new Mercedes to celebrate his wife leaving him and was out on the interstate for a nice evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through what was left of his hair and he decided to open her up. As the needle jumped up to 80 mph, he suddenly saw flashing red and blue lights beh...

Busbe · Busbe

could someone explain why I feel guilty about not wanting to have my husbands alcoholic brother and his wife living with us for supposedly a month could go longer. Now we have never got along and I would have to deal with the BS which drives me crazier. Now we live in a warmer climate a...

Phil · Phil

Because you're not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are. --Madeleine L'Engle Sometimes we expect far too much of the people around us, and because no one can ever live up to those expectations, we are almost always disappointed. But wouldn't it be better if we just let...

Phil · Phil

Just dropping in to wish you all a good day. Low Self-Esteem In simple terms low self-esteem means harboring low opinion about oneself, treating oneself disdainfully, or having a poor image of oneself. People who dislike themselves rarely establish healthy relat...

Nic · Nic

Hi All, I am having a lousy day. Hope you don't mind me sharing it. I realise it's always more encouraging to read an upbeat message, but the truth is, I don't have them to offer all the time. There is nothing drastically wrong, and the last thing I'm going to do is contemplate drinking... just having a b...

DblWinnr · DblWinnr

Hello to everyone and hoping that good days are going on for each and all of you. I'm happy and grateful to be sober! I can't believe how fast the time goes... sometimes I feel like I'm huffing and puffing to keep up with it. That's what happens when you get oldER. Hubby and I w...

Phil · Phil

Failure vs. Success: Nothing bites us more hurtfully than failure. Especially in case of people with poor self-esteem and low self-confidence, the pain and fear associated with failure is more serious, damaging and debilitating. Failure prevents many unfortunate victims from being true to the...

Phil · Phil

Good morning to all of you today. looks like its another good one in Ontario Canada. 6 inches of snow on the ground-guess Ile put lawn mower back in garage. Me thinks its winter for another 3 months. Good to hear from you DW. I hope your procedure on Friday goes well, and that youre back up and running s...

Phil · Phil

Havent heard much from you lately young lady. You doin ok? You gotta a physical thing going on, on Friday? Yu know that apartment I was going to plan on moving to the First of February? It turned into a 4 bedroom home, with 2 bathrooms, double car garage, fireplace, rec room, nic...

Phil · Phil

Clear Thinking Strive for clear thinking. Many of us have had our thinking clouded by denial. Some of us have even lost faith in ourselves because we've spent a degree of time in denial. But losing faith in our thinking isn't going to help us. What we need to lose faith in is denial. We didn't res...

Phil · Phil

There are times in our lives When we come across many things That may scare us, or upset us But we continue to walk ahead. As some of these things make us stronger And others can make us weaker I find love seems to be the one That brings out the most fear of all. For some who have been hur...

Phil · Phil

We know that one very important aspect of being a loving Adult is to set loving boundaries for the Inner Child. Whether or not a boundary is loving depends upon which aspect of you is setting the boundary - the wounded adult or the loving Adult. The intent of the wounded child-adult in setting a boun...

Phil · Phil

Subject: Parents! >> >> An elderly man in Auckland calls his son in Sydney and says, "I >>hate to >>ruin your day, but I have to tell you that you mother and I are >>divorcing, >>forty five years of misery is enough." >> >>"Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. >> >>"We can't stand the sight of... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Phil · Phil

Wishing you all a great day!! Made a decision to lay out my email on here--re experience strength and hope. Others have done that for me in the past. Im not God, or can I solve and fix any problems you might have. But i can listen, and understand, and be there for you, as others have been there for me. Im j...

Phil · Phil

Who knows better how to push our buttons than family members? Who, besides family members, do we give such power? No matter how long we or our family members have been recovering, relationships with family members can be provocative. One telephone conversation can put us in an emotion...

Phil · Phil

Its Sunday right? oooo boy. A day off. --not used to change. Gotta make a to do list. Lets see now. snow angels--snowman-movies-dinner-body massage-whirl pool-sauna-relaxation-aa meeting. Let the day begin. DW? Its ok about the ticket. When one gets the RV, I promise you--I will be down t...

Wisdom · Wisdom

April 21, 2004 Watching TV, you'd think the whole country is addicted to something: drugs, food, gambling — even sex or shopping. "The United States has elevated addiction to a national icon. It's our symbol, it's our excuse," says Stanton Peele, author of The Diseasing of America. There are...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Hi, Trees sales going very well this year. Tomorrow. we take off and go Christmas shopping, and will try to do most of it in all one swoop. I am not totally sure, but I believe hubby isn't drinking as long as he has work to do. Anyway, Could you do this or at one time, at least have d...

Nic · Nic

Fair dinkum... joining an online meeting is fun and games let me tell you! I'm not reknown for my promptness and being on time here at all!!... Add to that crossing and co-ordinating several timelines in an attempt to sinc up with 4 different US times spanning 3 hours...

Phil · Phil

You may not be aware but it is true that you are responsible for whatever that happens to you in your life. You are the author of your life, the creator of your reality, the master of your thoughts and the controller of your actions. Every event and every moment of your reality is created by you, through yo...

Phil · Phil

Failure vs. Success: Nothing bites us more hurtfully than failure. Especially in case of people with poor self-esteem and low self-confidence, the pain and fear associated with failure is more serious, damaging and debilitating. Failure prevents many unfortunate victims from being true to the...

Phil · Phil

peeking out window-6 inches of snow-dont wanna work today-but got 18 hours to go. looking at calender--3 months till spring--tests-tests-tests Dw doesnt want me in California-she knows better-lol Ok Catherine-I understand theres an opening for a Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World...

DblWinnr · DblWinnr

Welcome to the board, Catherine, and I hope you'll come back and share with us. I'm happy to see you here. Love & prayers, DW

Phil · Phil

As the snowflakes fall silently into the night I open the door, and oh what a sight Out on the roadway traffic comes to a halt Waiting for sanders to distribute the salt Where are they? Where are they? I shout out my plea Theyre all in Tim Hortons drinking coffee and tea. ...

Phil · Phil

Lead Me and Guide Me Almighty God, I humbly pray, Lead me and guide me through this day. Cast out my selfishness and sin, Open my heart to let You in. Help me now as I blindly stray Over the pitfalls along the way. Let me have courage to face each task, Invest me with patience and love, I ask...

Phil · Phil

A shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Prada suit, Gucci shoes, Dior sunglasses and D+G tie, Leans out the window and asks the shepherd: "If I tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your...

Nic · Nic

Hi All, Just thought I'd check in and share my afternoon. I am sitting here feeling much better after a shower, but a simple day sure turned out HUGE. I really am exhausted. A pleasant ride into the nearest town turned into an adventure with cut roads and rising flood waters and of course, a another dow...

jdatwill · jdatwill

The Principles of the Program are new to me. I have heard about them but never knew what they were or where to find them. I'd like to have others opinions, ideas, and knowledge about how they apply these. You can learn a lot in the big book and 12x12, but putting it all togethe...

Phil · Phil

A.A. Thought for the Day Our drinking fellowship was a substitute one, for lack of something better. At the time, we did not realize what real fellowship could be. Drinking fellowship has a fatal fault. It is not based on a firm foundation. Most of it is on the surface. It is based mostly on the desir...

GammyRose · GammyRose

I just got home from an AA meeting a little while ago, it was a good one. We talked about being powerless over alcohol. Taking that first step. We also talked about a man who had been in our group for about 2 years who died this week, he was 54 years old. He had been sober a little over 2 years and he had worked th...

Phil · Phil

In simple terms low self-esteem means harboring low opinion about oneself, treating oneself disdainfully, or having a poor image of oneself. People who dislike themselves rarely establish healthy relationships or communicate with others successfully. They feel uncomfortable with others an...

Phil · Phil

Asking for Help It's okay to ask for help. One of the most absurd things we do to ourselves is not asking for the help we need from a friend, a family member, our Higher Power, or the appropriate resource. We don't have to struggle through feelings and problems alone. We can ask for help from...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Dixon f2f ! Sometimes I interact with ladies from Oregon Alanon and I also attend open AA meetings, potlucks, at Dixon, Oregon, and Mt. Morris. Small World?

Kendall · Kendall

I still haven't gone to my first meeting yet. My DH says that he will go with me though and I'd really like him to. Would that be inappropriate? Would it be ok if he went with me?

Phil · Phil

Valuing Our Needs When we don't ask for what we want and need, we discount ourselves. We deserve better. Maybe others taught us it wasn't polite or appropriate to speak up for ourselves. The truth is, if we don't, our unmet wants and needs may ultimately come back to haunt our relationships. W...

Phil · Phil

Had a belly button birthday today. About 30 calls from freinds in the program plus family members. Man!! Makes one gratefull doesnt it? What did I do today? I stuck a candle in my belly button and sang Happy Birthday--what else.? Now suffering from third degree burns. :) How old am I ? Not as old as DW...

Phil · Phil

All I can share with you is 12 steps.:) peeling the layers off the onion? When one goes through enough pain and banging head against wall, one just gives up, and turns it over completely to God one day at a time? Let go and Let God? Acceptance of things we cannot change? Yesterday is gone--do... >

Phil · Phil

25 Signs that You’re Getting OLD 1. You're asleep, but others worry that you're dead. 2. Your back goes out more than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash of your car/truck. 5. You are proud of your lawn...

Phil · Phil

You all a good night. Hey amanda? Where have you been hiding Gal? Everything going ok? So many on the board now one cant keep track of everyone here. I have trouble keepin track of myself:) As they say in Texas, "You all come back now, hear?" As they say in Canada, "Eh?" As they say in Engl...

ellen · ellen

been busy with the holidays and spending some time reevaluating my life. trying to see my part in all things of my life. phil---- seems that you were up earlier than usual. sorry that you are having a hard time these days. things are always at their worst when...

Phil · Phil

When the Time is Right There are times when we simply do not know what to do, or where to go, next. Sometimes these periods are brief, sometimes lingering. We can get through these times. We can rely on our program and the disciplines of recovery. We can cope by using our faith, other people, and...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	how do AA 12 steps compare to others? (OA, ACOA..) (Preview) Hello, I'm back again. Hearing you guys speak so highly of working the steps and going to a meeting, I've thought I could benefit from that. I have worked the steps with a sponsor through OA (Overeaters Anonymous) and Alanon for Sex and Love Addicts (my exhusband s/l addict). I've really loved the step...	mary	2	1381	Dec 19, 2004 by amanda2u2
	Heartache (Preview) Hi, this is my first time entering a post so I guess I'll start with trying to summarize my story. I went through a divorce 3 years ago. I was married for 14 years. Due to some trying times with custody battles with "JR'S" ex-wife he started drinking. For the last 7 years of our marriage he became a h...	lady_ladonna_1	6	1618	Dec 19, 2004 by Nic
	Denial and some more sharing (Preview) A refusal to comply with or satisfy a request. A refusal to grant the truth of a statement or allegation; a contradiction. Law. The opposing by a defendant of an allegation of the plaintiff. A refusal to accept or believe something, such as a doctrine or belief. Psychology. An unconscio...	Phil	1	1515	Dec 19, 2004 by Phil
	how do we be honest? (Preview) Where do we get the strength to be honest with others about ourselves, without fear of rejection??? What is the idea behind rigourous honesty? thank you, mary	mary	3	1946	Dec 19, 2004 by mary
	when we stop for another (Preview) Hi guys, as you know, I'm searching myself to see if I'm alcoholic. Someone in a previous reply to me had said she'd stopped for her kids while nursing, and specifically stated she'd done it for someone else (kids). This reminded me of myself now. Since my divorce 7 years ago and raising my son who is 8 on m...	mary	5	1592	Dec 19, 2004 by mary
	Honesty (Preview) By being honest with ourselves about what we feel when we are hurt, we learn to accept our feelings and to recover from emotional distress. Emotional dishonesty is a self betrayal which keeps us from healing emotional wounds and experiencing the inner peace of self-acceptance. Self-acceptan...	Phil	1	1342	Dec 19, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Worried (Preview) When I look back on all these worries I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which never happened. --Winston Churchill A rolled-up ball of yarn does not take up much space--it sits, ready to be used when needed. It gets u...	Phil	0	1336	Dec 18, 2004 by Phil
	A new beginning (Preview) Santa Gets Sober I am an alcoholic; my name is Nicholas. You can call me Nick for short. I always knew I was different from other kids in my neighborhood. See,I was born with this beard, and instead of having a dog like the other guys, I had reindeers for pets. Most kids like to get things, but I a...	Phil	3	1938	Dec 18, 2004 by Nic
	Hafta to really work daily on this one (Preview) Forgiveness Forgiveness is the key to peace. Forgiveness is letting go. I often think of it as letting go of the stranglehold we have on a person whose actions we could not control. Whatever it is we are not forgiving, it’s something we can’t change because it’s already happened. We could be waiting...	Phil	2	1937	Dec 18, 2004 by DblWinnr
	A Good Excuse (Preview) A man bought a new Mercedes to celebrate his wife leaving him and was out on the interstate for a nice evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through what was left of his hair and he decided to open her up. As the needle jumped up to 80 mph, he suddenly saw flashing red and blue lights beh...	Phil	4	1392	Dec 17, 2004 by DblWinnr
	GUILT (Preview) could someone explain why I feel guilty about not wanting to have my husbands alcoholic brother and his wife living with us for supposedly a month could go longer. Now we have never got along and I would have to deal with the BS which drives me crazier. Now we live in a warmer climate a...	Busbe	7	1805	Dec 16, 2004 by Busbe
	Thought (Preview) Because you're not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are. --Madeleine L'Engle Sometimes we expect far too much of the people around us, and because no one can ever live up to those expectations, we are almost always disappointed. But wouldn't it be better if we just let...	Phil	0	1127	Dec 16, 2004 by Phil
	Down and out (Preview) Just dropping in to wish you all a good day. Low Self-Esteem In simple terms low self-esteem means harboring low opinion about oneself, treating oneself disdainfully, or having a poor image of oneself. People who dislike themselves rarely establish healthy relat...	Phil	0	1513	Dec 16, 2004 by Phil
	One day (Preview) Hi All, I am having a lousy day. Hope you don't mind me sharing it. I realise it's always more encouraging to read an upbeat message, but the truth is, I don't have them to offer all the time. There is nothing drastically wrong, and the last thing I'm going to do is contemplate drinking... just having a b...	Nic	6	1504	Dec 15, 2004 by Nic
	Just Dropping By.... (Preview) Hello to everyone and hoping that good days are going on for each and all of you. I'm happy and grateful to be sober! I can't believe how fast the time goes... sometimes I feel like I'm huffing and puffing to keep up with it. That's what happens when you get oldER. Hubby and I w...	DblWinnr	1	1212	Dec 15, 2004 by wallsal55
	Coping With Failure (Preview) Failure vs. Success: Nothing bites us more hurtfully than failure. Especially in case of people with poor self-esteem and low self-confidence, the pain and fear associated with failure is more serious, damaging and debilitating. Failure prevents many unfortunate victims from being true to the...	Phil	0	1527	Dec 15, 2004 by Phil
	zzzzzzzzzz caffine time (Preview) Good morning to all of you today. looks like its another good one in Ontario Canada. 6 inches of snow on the ground-guess Ile put lawn mower back in garage. Me thinks its winter for another 3 months. Good to hear from you DW. I hope your procedure on Friday goes well, and that youre back up and running s...	Phil	0	1464	Dec 15, 2004 by Phil
	Hey DW?? (Preview) Havent heard much from you lately young lady. You doin ok? You gotta a physical thing going on, on Friday? Yu know that apartment I was going to plan on moving to the First of February? It turned into a 4 bedroom home, with 2 bathrooms, double car garage, fireplace, rec room, nic...	Phil	0	1259	Dec 14, 2004 by Phil
	Clear Thinking (Preview) Clear Thinking Strive for clear thinking. Many of us have had our thinking clouded by denial. Some of us have even lost faith in ourselves because we've spent a degree of time in denial. But losing faith in our thinking isn't going to help us. What we need to lose faith in is denial. We didn't res...	Phil	1	1296	Dec 14, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Scary Stuff (Preview) There are times in our lives When we come across many things That may scare us, or upset us But we continue to walk ahead. As some of these things make us stronger And others can make us weaker I find love seems to be the one That brings out the most fear of all. For some who have been hur...	Phil	0	1375	Dec 14, 2004 by Phil
	Some more insider stuff (Preview) We know that one very important aspect of being a loving Adult is to set loving boundaries for the Inner Child. Whether or not a boundary is loving depends upon which aspect of you is setting the boundary - the wounded adult or the loving Adult. The intent of the wounded child-adult in setting a boun...	Phil	0	1504	Dec 14, 2004 by Phil
	Divorce (Preview) Subject: Parents! >> >> An elderly man in Auckland calls his son in Sydney and says, "I >>hate to >>ruin your day, but I have to tell you that you mother and I are >>divorcing, >>forty five years of misery is enough." >> >>"Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. >> >>"We can't stand the sight of... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	2	1278	Dec 14, 2004 by Busbe
	Healing (Preview) Wishing you all a great day!! Made a decision to lay out my email on here--re experience strength and hope. Others have done that for me in the past. Im not God, or can I solve and fix any problems you might have. But i can listen, and understand, and be there for you, as others have been there for me. Im j...	Phil	3	1263	Dec 13, 2004 by Phil
	Pushing Buttons (Preview) Who knows better how to push our buttons than family members? Who, besides family members, do we give such power? No matter how long we or our family members have been recovering, relationships with family members can be provocative. One telephone conversation can put us in an emotion...	Phil	0	1179	Dec 13, 2004 by Phil
	Good morning-afternoon-or evening (Preview) Its Sunday right? oooo boy. A day off. --not used to change. Gotta make a to do list. Lets see now. snow angels--snowman-movies-dinner-body massage-whirl pool-sauna-relaxation-aa meeting. Let the day begin. DW? Its ok about the ticket. When one gets the RV, I promise you--I will be down t...	Phil	3	1594	Dec 13, 2004 by Phil
	The truth...... (Preview) April 21, 2004 Watching TV, you'd think the whole country is addicted to something: drugs, food, gambling — even sex or shopping. "The United States has elevated addiction to a national icon. It's our symbol, it's our excuse," says Stanton Peele, author of The Diseasing of America. There are...	Wisdom	2	1699	Dec 13, 2004 by Phil
	Phil, DW, Could You do This? (Preview) Hi, Trees sales going very well this year. Tomorrow. we take off and go Christmas shopping, and will try to do most of it in all one swoop. I am not totally sure, but I believe hubby isn't drinking as long as he has work to do. Anyway, Could you do this or at one time, at least have d...	wallsal55	1	1142	Dec 13, 2004 by Phil
	Time (Preview) Fair dinkum... joining an online meeting is fun and games let me tell you! I'm not reknown for my promptness and being on time here at all!!... Add to that crossing and co-ordinating several timelines in an attempt to sinc up with 4 different US times spanning 3 hours...	Nic	8	1370	Dec 12, 2004 by Nic
	Sharing a Biggy for today (Preview) You may not be aware but it is true that you are responsible for whatever that happens to you in your life. You are the author of your life, the creator of your reality, the master of your thoughts and the controller of your actions. Every event and every moment of your reality is created by you, through yo...	Phil	3	1521	Dec 12, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
	Had A Hard Time With This One (Preview) Failure vs. Success: Nothing bites us more hurtfully than failure. Especially in case of people with poor self-esteem and low self-confidence, the pain and fear associated with failure is more serious, damaging and debilitating. Failure prevents many unfortunate victims from being true to the...	Phil	0	1469	Dec 12, 2004 by Phil
	Happy Saturday (Preview) peeking out window-6 inches of snow-dont wanna work today-but got 18 hours to go. looking at calender--3 months till spring--tests-tests-tests Dw doesnt want me in California-she knows better-lol Ok Catherine-I understand theres an opening for a Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World...	Phil	1	1219	Dec 12, 2004 by DblWinnr
	To Catherine.... (Preview) Welcome to the board, Catherine, and I hope you'll come back and share with us. I'm happy to see you here. Love & prayers, DW	DblWinnr	2	1322	Dec 12, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Yikes!! (Preview) As the snowflakes fall silently into the night I open the door, and oh what a sight Out on the roadway traffic comes to a halt Waiting for sanders to distribute the salt Where are they? Where are they? I shout out my plea Theyre all in Tim Hortons drinking coffee and tea. ...	Phil	2	1094	Dec 11, 2004 by DblWinnr
	yupper (Preview) Lead Me and Guide Me Almighty God, I humbly pray, Lead me and guide me through this day. Cast out my selfishness and sin, Open my heart to let You in. Help me now as I blindly stray Over the pitfalls along the way. Let me have courage to face each task, Invest me with patience and love, I ask...	Phil	0	1035	Dec 10, 2004 by Phil
	Consulting (Preview) A shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Prada suit, Gucci shoes, Dior sunglasses and D+G tie, Leans out the window and asks the shepherd: "If I tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your...	Phil	2	1037	Dec 10, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
	Life on Life's Terms (Preview) Hi All, Just thought I'd check in and share my afternoon. I am sitting here feeling much better after a shower, but a simple day sure turned out HUGE. I really am exhausted. A pleasant ride into the nearest town turned into an adventure with cut roads and rising flood waters and of course, a another dow...	Nic	1	1476	Dec 10, 2004 by amanda2u2
	principles of the program (Preview) The Principles of the Program are new to me. I have heard about them but never knew what they were or where to find them. I'd like to have others opinions, ideas, and knowledge about how they apply these. You can learn a lot in the big book and 12x12, but putting it all togethe...	jdatwill	7	1232	Dec 10, 2004 by amanda2u2
	Morning all (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day Our drinking fellowship was a substitute one, for lack of something better. At the time, we did not realize what real fellowship could be. Drinking fellowship has a fatal fault. It is not based on a firm foundation. Most of it is on the surface. It is based mostly on the desir...	Phil	1	903	Dec 10, 2004 by Nic
	Goodnight everyone.... (Preview) I just got home from an AA meeting a little while ago, it was a good one. We talked about being powerless over alcohol. Taking that first step. We also talked about a man who had been in our group for about 2 years who died this week, he was 54 years old. He had been sober a little over 2 years and he had worked th...	GammyRose	0	927	Dec 10, 2004 by GammyRose
	A Big Share Article on Self Esteem (Preview) In simple terms low self-esteem means harboring low opinion about oneself, treating oneself disdainfully, or having a poor image of oneself. People who dislike themselves rarely establish healthy relationships or communicate with others successfully. They feel uncomfortable with others an...	Phil	1	1129	Dec 9, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Asking (Preview) Asking for Help It's okay to ask for help. One of the most absurd things we do to ourselves is not asking for the help we need from a friend, a family member, our Higher Power, or the appropriate resource. We don't have to struggle through feelings and problems alone. We can ask for help from...	Phil	1	1008	Dec 9, 2004 by ellen
	DW (Preview) Dixon f2f ! Sometimes I interact with ladies from Oregon Alanon and I also attend open AA meetings, potlucks, at Dixon, Oregon, and Mt. Morris. Small World?	wallsal55	2	1308	Dec 9, 2004 by Phil
	Question about meeting (Preview) I still haven't gone to my first meeting yet. My DH says that he will go with me though and I'd really like him to. Would that be inappropriate? Would it be ok if he went with me?	Kendall	5	1183	Dec 9, 2004 by Nic
	Valuing (Preview) Valuing Our Needs When we don't ask for what we want and need, we discount ourselves. We deserve better. Maybe others taught us it wasn't polite or appropriate to speak up for ourselves. The truth is, if we don't, our unmet wants and needs may ultimately come back to haunt our relationships. W...	Phil	3	834	Dec 9, 2004 by DblWinnr
	Japanese Plum Trees Bear No Fruit (Preview) Had a belly button birthday today. About 30 calls from freinds in the program plus family members. Man!! Makes one gratefull doesnt it? What did I do today? I stuck a candle in my belly button and sang Happy Birthday--what else.? Now suffering from third degree burns. :) How old am I ? Not as old as DW...	Phil	4	1213	Dec 8, 2004 by wallsal55
	Letting go of bullcrap Busbe? (Preview) All I can share with you is 12 steps.:) peeling the layers off the onion? When one goes through enough pain and banging head against wall, one just gives up, and turns it over completely to God one day at a time? Let go and Let God? Acceptance of things we cannot change? Yesterday is gone--do... >	Phil	2	908	Dec 8, 2004 by Busbe
	The 25 Signs-Ouch!! (Preview) 25 Signs that You’re Getting OLD 1. You're asleep, but others worry that you're dead. 2. Your back goes out more than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash of your car/truck. 5. You are proud of your lawn...	Phil	3	1068	Dec 8, 2004 by Phil
	Just wishing (Preview) You all a good night. Hey amanda? Where have you been hiding Gal? Everything going ok? So many on the board now one cant keep track of everyone here. I have trouble keepin track of myself:) As they say in Texas, "You all come back now, hear?" As they say in Canada, "Eh?" As they say in Engl...	Phil	4	794	Dec 7, 2004 by Nic
	good morning (Preview) been busy with the holidays and spending some time reevaluating my life. trying to see my part in all things of my life. phil---- seems that you were up earlier than usual. sorry that you are having a hard time these days. things are always at their worst when...	ellen	6	1070	Dec 7, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
	When its right (Preview) When the Time is Right There are times when we simply do not know what to do, or where to go, next. Sometimes these periods are brief, sometimes lingering. We can get through these times. We can rely on our program and the disciplines of recovery. We can cope by using our faith, other people, and...	Phil	1	876	Dec 7, 2004 by Cabbageheadchris
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