Alcoholics Anonymous

Rick · Rick

You can feel only your own feelings, not another person's. Having empathy for those we love, and being able to share their joys and sorrows, is part of our nature as warm, caring human beings. Taken to an extreme, however, too much empathy can mean that we lose our boundaries as emotionally...

Rick · Rick

Though these principles were advocated according to the whim or liking of each of us, and though in Akron and Cleveland they still stuck by the O.G. absolutes of honesty, purity, unselfishness and love, this was the gist of our message to incoming alcoholics up to 1939, when our present Twelve Steps w...

Phil · Phil

Always Be Honest A relationship is built on trust. If you cannot trust your partner, or your partner cannot trust you, then there is no foundation for the relationship. If a partner is capable of lying about small things, there is only his or her judgement to draw the line between those...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

When I came into my program, I had very little money to myself. (alanon side). However, just as sick or sicker than my alcoholic and I have had to work my program with AA members and Open AA mtgs. Anyway, the gratitude thing was a mystery to me for a very long time. Sometimes I wo...

Rick · Rick

For no actual process happens twice; only we meet the same sort of occasion again. --Suzanne K. Langer Today is not going to be like yesterday. Nor will it resemble tomorrow. Each day is special and promises us many new ideas--perhaps the chance to make a friend, or to learn something interesti...

TipsyMcStagger · TipsyMcStagger

I finally started dragging may ass to meetings and boy what a difference! I don't know how or why sitting in musty church basements and stuffy Legion Halls listening to other drunks yak about stuff works but it does. I've also been introducing myself as someone coming back/beginner and participatin...

Hanuman · Hanuman

This article, from the London Times, was sent to me by a program friend. George Best, considered the best British footballer (soccer star) of his generation, has been hovering near death, and is presently slowly recovering. He was a terminal case of cirrhosis a couple of years ago, recei...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Honesty is stronger medicine than sympathy, which may console but often conceals. --Gretel Ehrlich We owe our brothers and sisters in this program our honest feedback. And we need the same honesty from them. There are times in meetings when it would be easiest to give someone sympathy and priva...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I think it would help me greatly to give "Anonymously".......without getting found out. [We live in a small town!] I see folks who need this or that....right here at hometown level...but would like to do the good turn without the credit and remain anonymous. Any ideas?

Phil · Phil

The Grief Process To let ourselves wholly grieve our losses is how we surrender to the process of life and recovery. Some experts, like Patrick Carnes, call the Twelve Steps "a program for dealing with our losses, a program for dealing with our grief." How do we grieve? Awkwardly. Imperfect...

jim · jim

we have to live our way into a new way of thinking a day at a time,I belive this was a spirtual awakening that has helped me to live a day at a time and for that I am grateful,this program is filled with promies I just have to keep it simple thanks for letting me share Jim

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

"Individuals who obtain professional treatment and participate in AA in the first year after initiating help-seeking are more likely to achieve remission for up to 15 years later than are individuals who obtain professional treatment alone." http://www.webmd.com/content/article/113/1...

cheri · cheri

Just thought I'd jump in and say good morning to all...hope everyone's day is as they want it to be today. Just a little suggestion...when you make coffee in the morning, it's normally a good idea to put the carafe under the drip spout before starting the brewing process. "...When we became alcoho...

Badger · Badger

hello everyone, just dropped by to say Im still on track, I did some thinking about my question on sharing the other day and thought I would start a weblog, cos I have a long history of drinking and because it is a kind of therapy its a work in progress... abit like me

hope everyone is doing ok, hav...

Rick · Rick

My file sizes are to large to submit pictures. Any suggestions on resizing to attach??

recovering jb · recovering jb

I finally made it back to meetings, in spite of myself... 4 days now, and hope is returning. Trying not to get overwhelmed by the mess I made of my life in 10 weeks of drinking and using again and take it a bit at a time. Thanks- joel

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I read that post below with great interest. I believe we can have it all, or both ways.... traditional and new...all wrapped up into one. But it takes two, it always has. Just me.

dirk · dirk

would a fellow alcoholic have any experience of colonoscopy that they would care to share ? they do it with a sedation during this procedure and recommend a long resting period afterward to recover from the sedation - usally back home for outpatient procedure...

Rick · Rick

Progress, Not Perfection. --Alcoholics Anonymous slogan We don't expect our lives to be perfect. We don't expect ourselves to be perfect. We just want to stop the insanity of addiction and begin to live lives that make sense. We don't expect to be perfect, but most of us do want to be go...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Food Is Not Love With our heads, we know that food is not the same thing as love. When this fact sinks into our emotions, we are released from our obsession with food. In order to reach this point of emotional development, we need to abstain physically from compulsive overeating. As long as we are ph...

cheri · cheri

Hi everyone... I was gone for the weekend...my husband has 15 yrs today so we went to our home town for the birthday meeting. I see alot of new names so welcome to the newcomers...hope you stick around so we can get to know you. Happy Halloween to everyone here...be safe and sober tonight an...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Hey guys, I'm going to visit my husband who is still here in jail this afternoon. I am not looking forward to it, the letters I've recieved lately have been full of anger, depression, blame... He was suppose to be in a state rehab facility by now but the one in Houston was damaged by Hurrican Rita, soooo...

Rick · Rick

Oh, this is the creature that doesn't exist . . . . In fact, it never was. But since they loved it, a pure beast came to be. --Rainer Maria Rilke The unicorn, serene and white, is a strong and graceful animal with the body of a horse. A single white horn grows from its brow, making it unique among all an...

wantneeda · wantneeda

i don't think i was dreaming....:) i'm SURE i saw you pop in here briefly...? we miss you! hugs, Wendy

Phil · Phil

We have powerful desires to belong and to connect with a special someone. We inherited a model for marriage and relationships that has remained largely unchanged for over 50 years. That traditional model was never intended to integrate our individual needs with the needs of the partnership. The...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is October 31, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! SAINTS/SINNERS "Every saint has a past and every sinner a future." -- Oscar Wilde I must not allow the painful things of my past to affect what I can do today. Guilt is a killer if I allow it power in my life. I have made my amends. I have...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Our Relationship With A Higher Power "Ongoing recovery is dependent on our relationship with a loving God who cares for us and will do for us what we find impossible to do for ourselves."Basic Text, p.96Working the Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous gives us a fresh start in life and some guidan...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

All Our Needs And my God shall supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory... --Phil. 4:19 This verse has helped me many times. It has helped me when I have wondered where my next friend bit of wisdom, insight, or meal was coming from.Everything I need today shall be supplied to m...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Thanks for the prayers guys, I truly believe in the power of prayer. The visit with my husband went okay, I think he was suprised to see me. I tried to encourage him, but reminded him why he was there. It wasn't because they (the probation officers) are out to get him,it was because of the alcohol...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that ye do singe yourself, I know I'm crazy but it keeps me from going insane. When you pray for potatoes, you'd better grab a hoe. Continuing to hate someone is like you taking poison and waiting for your enemy to die. ...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Self Value We have a real life of our own. Yes, we do.That empty feeling, that senses that everyone except us has a life - an important life, a valuable life, a better life - is a remnant from the past. It is also a self-defeating belief that is inaccurate.We are real. So is our life. Jump into it, and we...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

When I was a newbie in the 12 Step program,, and beginning to learn the Steps, Traditions and Principles.. I was not sure of myself at all. My old patterns of behavior got triggered very easily by a lot of things that came up to happen in my day,, with my cranky boss, my child, my finances,etc...

wagon · wagon

welcome!!!!! great to have u here. this is a great place for recovery, there is alot of great people here to help each other along again welcome may god bless u wagon

jimdadin · jimdadin

Hi all! Been a while since I visited, thought I'd let you know I'm still here and hangin' on to each 24 hours of life in the real world. I realize now that we all have our shortcomings, our weak points, our selfish, foolish pride to deal with on a daily basis. I'm grateful to a higher power that keeps me p...

Phil · Phil

Step Seven "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." Since this Step so specifically concerns itself with humility, we should pause here to consider what humility is and what the practice of it can mean to us. Indeed, the attainment of greater humility is the foundation principl...

wagon · wagon

We never apologize for God. Instead we let Him demonstrate, through us, what he can do. We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be. At once, we commence to outgrow fear." god bless wagon

Phil · Phil

"It is more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them" "When mistrust comes in, love goes out" Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love." Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will...

Phil · Phil

Four out of five voices, in my head say, "Go For It!! A clear conscience is usually the sign, of a bad memory. A conscience is what hurts, when all your other parts feel so good. Allow me to intoduce myselves. Always glad to share my ignorance....Ive got plenty. Are the noises in my head bother...

Doll · Doll

Good morning, All. Things here in Redneckville, USA are good. I've had a very busy week at work and still managed to give my son quality time and get to a f2f everday. My homegroup had the annual Halloween party last night, lots of food, costume contests, raffles, excellent fellowship and a sp...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. --Florence Scovel Shinn Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...

Phil · Phil

Acceptance A magical potion is available to us today. That potion is called acceptance. We are asked to accept many things: ourselves, as we are; our feelings, needs, desires, choices, and current status of being. Other people, as they are. The status of our relationships with them. Problem...

Phil · Phil

"To be honest is to be real, genuine, authentic, and bona fide. To be dishonest is to be partly feigned, forged, fake, or fictitious. Honesty expresses both self-respect and respect for others. Dishonesty fully respects neither oneself nor others. Hon...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

There is nothing so moving--not even acts of love or hate--as the discovery that one is not alone. --Robert Ardrey Our fears are normal. Some of us fear going to a new school and making new friends. Taking an important test causes jitters in the bravest looking person. Maybe staying alone in the ho...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

Hope for Today - October 29 Before I came into Al-Anon, I took disparagingcomments to heart. I believed them and found myself wondering what was wrong with me. Even asI became older, I carried inside the person who grew up with alcoholic parents and endured the abuse that accompanied the disease. A...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

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 resort t...

TipsyMcStagger · TipsyMcStagger

I've gone before and I was so uncomfortable, I felt really lost and out of place. I felt like I didnt belong there, like I didnt deserve to be with these people. This sounds terrible but I actually feel discouraged by their success. They seem to have already climbed this mountain that I'm at the bottom of...

Doll · Doll

 

GammyRose · GammyRose

Just wanted to welcome you guys to the board.Dirk I hope the procedure goes ok and all is well.Hope you let us know. Kenny , keep posting, great advice. Stay sober, ya'll. (((Hugs))) GammyRose

Mikel · Mikel

She's a shapely, voluptuous brunette with wavy tresses of dark hair literally gleaming with health and vigor. Her body is hypnotically appealing--feminine, luring, inviting. She loves to wear hip-hugger jeans and short blouses, and when her back is to me I can see the tattoo of a phoe...

cheri · cheri

When I first got sober, I started going to a meeting once a week...the "old man" meeting. It's members probably had 100 years sobriety combined, most of them had at least 20 yrs or more. They welcomed me into their meeting...one of the few women who ever went for a long time and taught me so much about what...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	todays gift (Preview) You can feel only your own feelings, not another person's. Having empathy for those we love, and being able to share their joys and sorrows, is part of our nature as warm, caring human beings. Taken to an extreme, however, too much empathy can mean that we lose our boundaries as emotionally...	Rick	2	755	Nov 3, 2005 by Rick
	12 step story (Preview) Though these principles were advocated according to the whim or liking of each of us, and though in Akron and Cleveland they still stuck by the O.G. absolutes of honesty, purity, unselfishness and love, this was the gist of our message to incoming alcoholics up to 1939, when our present Twelve Steps w...	Rick	1	1019	Nov 3, 2005 by Phil
	Relationship Stuff (Preview) Always Be Honest A relationship is built on trust. If you cannot trust your partner, or your partner cannot trust you, then there is no foundation for the relationship. If a partner is capable of lying about small things, there is only his or her judgement to draw the line between those...	Phil	4	966	Nov 3, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	I think Pennies are from Heaven (Preview) When I came into my program, I had very little money to myself. (alanon side). However, just as sick or sicker than my alcoholic and I have had to work my program with AA members and Open AA mtgs. Anyway, the gratitude thing was a mystery to me for a very long time. Sometimes I wo...	wallsal55	2	956	Nov 2, 2005 by Doll
	todays thought (Preview) *For no actual process happens twice; only we meet the same sort of occasion again. --Suzanne K. Langer* Today is not going to be like yesterday. Nor will it resemble tomorrow. Each day is special and promises us many new ideas--perhaps the chance to make a friend, or to learn something interesti...	Rick	2	844	Nov 2, 2005 by Doll
	Meetings... (Preview) I finally started dragging may ass to meetings and boy what a difference! I don't know how or why sitting in musty church basements and stuffy Legion Halls listening to other drunks yak about stuff works but it does. I've also been introducing myself as someone coming back/beginner and participatin...	TipsyMcStagger	8	1060	Nov 2, 2005 by Doll
	a British perspective (Preview) This article, from the London Times, was sent to me by a program friend. George Best, considered the best British footballer (soccer star) of his generation, has been hovering near death, and is presently slowly recovering. He was a terminal case of cirrhosis a couple of years ago, recei...	Hanuman	1	1007	Nov 2, 2005 by Phil
	honesty or sympathy????? (Preview) *Honesty is stronger medicine than sympathy, which may console but often conceals. --Gretel Ehrlich* We owe our brothers and sisters in this program our honest feedback. And we need the same honesty from them. There are times in meetings when it would be easiest to give someone sympathy and priva...	rosie light shines	3	963	Nov 2, 2005 by Phil
	Giving Anonymously (Preview) I think it would help me greatly to give "Anonymously".......without getting found out. [We live in a small town!] I see folks who need this or that....right here at hometown level...but would like to do the good turn without the credit and remain anonymous. Any ideas?	wallsal55	4	917	Nov 2, 2005 by wallsal55
	Today (Preview) The Grief Process To let ourselves wholly grieve our losses is how we surrender to the process of life and recovery. Some experts, like Patrick Carnes, call the Twelve Steps "a program for dealing with our losses, a program for dealing with our grief." How do we grieve? Awkwardly. Imperfect...	Phil	4	1071	Nov 2, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	We can't think our way into a new way of living, (Preview) we have to live our way into a new way of thinking a day at a time,I belive this was a spirtual awakening that has helped me to live a day at a time and for that I am grateful,this program is filled with promies I just have to keep it simple thanks for letting me share Jim	jim	4	963	Nov 2, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Not surprising news on the medical front (Preview) "Individuals who obtain professional treatment and participate in AA in the first year after initiating help-seeking are more likely to achieve remission for up to 15 years later than are individuals who obtain professional treatment alone." http://www.webmd.com/content/article/113/1...	Sick of being sick	4	905	Nov 2, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Good Morning (Preview) Just thought I'd jump in and say good morning to all...hope everyone's day is as they want it to be today. Just a little suggestion...when you make coffee in the morning, it's normally a good idea to put the carafe under the drip spout before starting the brewing process. "...When we became alcoho...	cheri	2	883	Nov 2, 2005 by GammyRose
	checking in (Preview) hello everyone, just dropped by to say Im still on track, I did some thinking about my question on sharing the other day and thought I would start a weblog, cos I have a long history of drinking and because it is a kind of therapy its a work in progress... abit like me hope everyone is doing ok, hav...	Badger	2	852	Nov 1, 2005 by Doll
	????? (Preview) My file sizes are to large to submit pictures. Any suggestions on resizing to attach??	Rick	2	1153	Nov 1, 2005 by cooncatbob
	made it back to the rooms (Preview) I finally made it back to meetings, in spite of myself... 4 days now, and hope is returning. Trying not to get overwhelmed by the mess I made of my life in 10 weeks of drinking and using again and take it a bit at a time. Thanks- joel	recovering jb	6	1099	Nov 1, 2005 by recovering jb
	Post Below: Belonging and Connecting (Preview) I read that post below with great interest. I believe we can have it all, or both ways.... traditional and new...all wrapped up into one. But it takes two, it always has. Just me.	wallsal55	0	763	Nov 1, 2005 by wallsal55
	colonoscopy (Preview) would a fellow alcoholic have any experience of colonoscopy that they would care to share ? they do it with a sedation during this procedure and recommend a long resting period afterward to recover from the sedation - usally back home for outpatient procedure...	dirk	4	1439	Nov 1, 2005 by dirk
	today's gift (Preview) *Progress, Not Perfection. --Alcoholics Anonymous slogan* We don't expect our lives to be perfect. We don't expect ourselves to be perfect. We just want to stop the insanity of addiction and begin to live lives that make sense. We don't expect to be perfect, but most of us do want to be go...	Rick	1	855	Nov 1, 2005 by rosie light shines
	food AINT love!!!! (Preview) Food Is Not Love With our heads, we know that food is not the same thing as love. When this fact sinks into our emotions, we are released from our obsession with food. In order to reach this point of emotional development, we need to abstain physically from compulsive overeating. As long as we are ph...	rosie light shines	0	1114	Nov 1, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Tricks or treats??? (Preview) Hi everyone... I was gone for the weekend...my husband has 15 yrs today so we went to our home town for the birthday meeting. I see alot of new names so welcome to the newcomers...hope you stick around so we can get to know you. Happy Halloween to everyone here...be safe and sober tonight an...	cheri	2	926	Nov 1, 2005 by cheri
	Please say a prayer... (Preview) Hey guys, I'm going to visit my husband who is still here in jail this afternoon. I am not looking forward to it, the letters I've recieved lately have been full of anger, depression, blame... He was suppose to be in a state rehab facility by now but the one in Houston was damaged by Hurrican Rita, soooo...	GammyRose	6	990	Nov 1, 2005 by Rick
	today's thought (Preview) *Oh, this is the creature that doesn't exist . . . . In fact, it never was. But since they loved it, a pure beast came to be. --Rainer Maria Rilke* The unicorn, serene and white, is a strong and graceful animal with the body of a horse. A single white horn grows from its brow, making it unique among all an...	Rick	0	832	Nov 1, 2005 by Rick
	Rick?? (Preview) i don't think i was dreaming....:) i'm SURE i saw you pop in here briefly...? we miss you! hugs, Wendy	wantneeda	3	786	Nov 1, 2005 by Rick
	Belonging And Connecting (Preview) We have powerful desires to belong and to connect with a special someone. We inherited a model for marriage and relationships that has remained largely unchanged for over 50 years. That traditional model was never intended to integrate our individual needs with the needs of the partnership. The...	Phil	6	1006	Oct 31, 2005 by Phil
	"I must not allow the painful things of my past affect what i can do today! (Preview) Today is October 31, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! SAINTS/SINNERS "Every saint has a past and every sinner a future." -- Oscar Wilde I must not allow the painful things of my past to affect what I can do today. Guilt is a killer if I allow it power in my life. I have made my amends. I have...	wantneeda	2	1462	Oct 31, 2005 by rosie light shines
	it HAS to be HP pushing me along (Preview) Our Relationship With A Higher Power "Ongoing recovery is dependent on our relationship with a loving God who cares for us and will do for us what we find impossible to do for ourselves."Basic Text, p.96Working the Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous gives us a fresh start in life and some guidan...	rosie light shines	0	952	Oct 31, 2005 by rosie light shines
	acting AS IF!!!! (Preview) All Our Needs And my God shall supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory... --Phil. 4:19 This verse has helped me many times. It has helped me when I have wondered where my next friend bit of wisdom, insight, or meal was coming from.Everything I need today shall be supplied to m...	rosie light shines	0	818	Oct 31, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Thanks for the prayers and Doll? (Preview) Thanks for the prayers guys, I truly believe in the power of prayer. The visit with my husband went okay, I think he was suprised to see me. I tried to encourage him, but reminded him why he was there. It wasn't because they (the probation officers) are out to get him,it was because of the alcohol...	GammyRose	3	1134	Oct 31, 2005 by Doll
	hey phil (Preview) Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that ye do singe yourself, I know I'm crazy but it keeps me from going insane. When you pray for potatoes, you'd better grab a hoe. Continuing to hate someone is like you taking poison and waiting for your enemy to die. ...	rosie light shines	1	908	Oct 31, 2005 by Phil
	self value (Preview) Self Value We have a real life of our own. Yes, we do.That empty feeling, that senses that everyone except us has a life - an important life, a valuable life, a better life - is a remnant from the past. It is also a self-defeating belief that is inaccurate.We are real. So is our life. Jump into it, and we...	rosie light shines	1	870	Oct 30, 2005 by Doll
	walking on water (Preview) When I was a newbie in the 12 Step program,, and beginning to learn the Steps, Traditions and Principles.. I was not sure of myself at all. My old patterns of behavior got triggered very easily by a lot of things that came up to happen in my day,, with my cranky boss, my child, my finances,etc...	amanda2u2	1	867	Oct 30, 2005 by Doll
	hey alicia (Preview) welcome!!!!! great to have u here. this is a great place for recovery, there is alot of great people here to help each other along again welcome may god bless u wagon	wagon	2	789	Oct 30, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	It's Way Too Easy (Preview) Hi all! Been a while since I visited, thought I'd let you know I'm still here and hangin' on to each 24 hours of life in the real world. I realize now that we all have our shortcomings, our weak points, our selfish, foolish pride to deal with on a daily basis. I'm grateful to a higher power that keeps me p...	jimdadin	4	849	Oct 30, 2005 by Sick of being sick
	Humility (Preview) Step Seven "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." Since this Step so specifically concerns itself with humility, we should pause here to consider what humility is and what the practice of it can mean to us. Indeed, the attainment of greater humility is the foundation principl...	Phil	6	1134	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	big book (Preview) We never apologize for God. Instead we let Him demonstrate, through us, what he can do. We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be. At once, we commence to outgrow fear." god bless wagon	wagon	2	1026	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Stuff (Preview) "It is more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them" "When mistrust comes in, love goes out" Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love." Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will...	Phil	3	931	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Thoughts (Preview) Four out of five voices, in my head say, "Go For It!! A clear conscience is usually the sign, of a bad memory. A conscience is what hurts, when all your other parts feel so good. Allow me to intoduce myselves. Always glad to share my ignorance....Ive got plenty. Are the noises in my head bother...	Phil	1	864	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Just sharing a bit (Preview) Good morning, All. Things here in Redneckville, USA are good. I've had a very busy week at work and still managed to give my son quality time and get to a f2f everday. My homegroup had the annual Halloween party last night, lots of food, costume contests, raffles, excellent fellowship and a sp...	Doll	4	1111	Oct 30, 2005 by rosie light shines
	change me/ change my karma (Preview) *Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. --Florence Scovel Shinn* Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...	rosie light shines	1	1206	Oct 30, 2005 by wagon
	Acceptance (Preview) Acceptance A magical potion is available to us today. That potion is called acceptance. We are asked to accept many things: ourselves, as we are; our feelings, needs, desires, choices, and current status of being. Other people, as they are. The status of our relationships with them. Problem...	Phil	6	1012	Oct 30, 2005 by anirvanakr
	Honesty (Preview) "To be honest is to be real, genuine, authentic, and bona fide. To be dishonest is to be partly feigned, forged, fake, or fictitious. Honesty expresses both self-respect and respect for others. Dishonesty fully respects neither oneself nor others. Hon...	Phil	5	1034	Oct 30, 2005 by Doll
	fear sucks, but is normal (Preview) *There is nothing so moving--not even acts of love or hate--as the discovery that one is not alone. --Robert Ardrey* Our fears are normal. Some of us fear going to a new school and making new friends. Taking an important test causes jitters in the bravest looking person. Maybe staying alone in the ho...	rosie light shines	1	975	Oct 29, 2005 by Phil
	detaching...regrouping (Preview) Hope for Today - October 29 Before I came into Al-Anon, I took disparagingcomments to heart. I believed them and found myself wondering what was wrong with me. Even asI became older, I carried inside the person who grew up with alcoholic parents and endured the abuse that accompanied the disease. A...	rosie light shines	2	1182	Oct 29, 2005 by GammyRose
	i shall begin again and again (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 resort t...	rosie light shines	0	894	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	I'm afraid to go to a meeting... (Preview) I've gone before and I was so uncomfortable, I felt really lost and out of place. I felt like I didnt belong there, like I didnt deserve to be with these people. This sounds terrible but I actually feel discouraged by their success. They seem to have already climbed this mountain that I'm at the bottom of...	TipsyMcStagger	11	1250	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Survival (Preview)	Doll	3	1087	Oct 29, 2005 by rosie light shines
	Dirk and Kenny... (Preview) Just wanted to welcome you guys to the board.Dirk I hope the procedure goes ok and all is well.Hope you let us know. Kenny , keep posting, great advice. Stay sober, ya'll. (((Hugs))) GammyRose	GammyRose	1	854	Oct 28, 2005 by Kenny
	I wonder. . . (Preview) She's a shapely, voluptuous brunette with wavy tresses of dark hair literally gleaming with health and vigor. Her body is hypnotically appealing--feminine, luring, inviting. She loves to wear hip-hugger jeans and short blouses, and when her back is to me I can see the tattoo of a phoe...	Mikel	6	901	Oct 28, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	WE DON'T DRINK, NO MATTER WHAT (Preview) When I first got sober, I started going to a meeting once a week...the "old man" meeting. It's members probably had 100 years sobriety combined, most of them had at least 20 yrs or more. They welcomed me into their meeting...one of the few women who ever went for a long time and taught me so much about what...	cheri	5	1531	Oct 28, 2005 by Kenny
«First < 1 … 491 492 493 494 495 … 532 > Last» \| Page of 532 sorted by