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The joys of recovery
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About 2 months ago a newcomer walked into our group. He was on the verge of divorce. The group was on the 3rd step. After the meeting he came to me and shared, how ugly this divorce had become. Legal eagles got involved, 5 of them, 2 advocates and 3 lawyers. I did not give any advice. I just shared with him tha...
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Aussie record
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An Aussie woman as been convicted of "drunk driving" , she crashed into her neighbours fence , almost made it home. Her blood alcohol reading Is an Australian Record . Here in Aussie the limit is 0.05 . She went 0.486 . More than 9 times the limit. That's . One record I DON'T want.
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Just to say Hello !!
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Hi there everyone, I'm Carolyn & I'm an alcoholic. What a relief just to be able to say that without any shame ! This is my second time around in AA as I drank again after 13years purely because I gradually stopped "doing the doing". I started using another illness (which I've still got) as an excu...
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Introducing myself
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Hi, my online name is Matilda. I am an alcoholic in recovery (since September 4th, 2011). I was a little hesitant about writing to an online message board for two reasons: 1) I feared breaking anonymity (I have a fb page but don't discuss AA related topics there, though I have many friends in recovery t...
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? about OBB meeting
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I need to start going to meetings again. I looked at the weekly schedule and there's an OBB meeting at 630 tonight. I've never been to one, can I go there and just listen? Jen
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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May 23, 2016Quote of the Week"If you're feeling far away from God, you're the one who moved." I remember sitting in meeting after meeting hearing people describe what their concept of God was. The one that resonated with me the most wasn't a God who caused or allowed good or bad things to happen, or j...
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Help, I need advice
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On day one of my sobriety, a girl approached me and bought me a Big Book, which was really nice but immediately made me feel obligated to her. She then proceeded to tell me exactly what to read and mark. Okay, this is okay I am thinking. On day two of my sobriety, she corrals me privately out of the ear of o...
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Gratitude Thread
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Today I am grateful for the people here, the years of relief from my symptom of dysfunction: Drinking; the chance to try out home schooling this year; my thriving music studio - all due to my recovery and you. 
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Amends
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Hello all; Boy can I really mess up! I have behaved out of character all because of fear. I thought I had a grasp on my emotions but I have a LONG way to go. I seem to run everyone away, I believe it is because I don't want to get hurt. I just want to stop this madness, this time it was because of jealousy. I disc...
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My first time, I hope to be more(NSFW, EXPLICIT,21+;))
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So I guess I'll just jump into this without any premeditation, Honestly if I do that I will just loose interest and concern and just say fuck it. I am at the time 22 years old, I am a male, White, and Bisexual. That's me in a nutshell, Ohh and I am an Alcoholic. Honestly I don't even know why I'm here, Yah I drin...
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Rock what
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I've noticed , some of us on here like a joke every now & then. It's True . Here is "Rock Bottom"
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feeling guilty
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I had 90 days and drank. I just need to talk, i keep deleting everything I type. Everything is just an excuse. Honestly though..crying out for help..seeing how many people look, then look away SUCKS -- Edited by jen12345 on Tuesday 26th of April 2016 09:36:18 PM -- Edited by jen12345 on Tuesday 26th...
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5th Step Scheduled!
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I've been writing out my 4th step inventory over the past 5 or 6 weeks - not constantly, but an hour here and and hour there - and have made good progress. My sponsor and I've been talking about it and I said I thought that I was getting close. Earlier this week I was "accosted" by a sweet little alcoholic l...
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New Beginning?
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I talked to the guy from Marquette. Those of you who have been fallowing my posts know who I am talking about. Potential sponsor for when I move back up North. He called me and we talked for maybe 5 minutes. He is celebrating his 8 month today. Told me everyone at the Alano club up there misses me and they sen...
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200 days!
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I just returned home from a 3 day professional conference I've attended for the 4 of the last 5 years. 2 years ago it became the start of an 18 month relapse for me. I determined this year that I would go in with an attitude of remaining close to God in my thoughts and actions and to have a ready defense agai...
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Goodbye my liquid friend
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I met you while in my innocent youth I was to young to really know truth You gave me an amicable smile You asked me kindly to stay a while You gently took me by the hand You said come see the promise land You promised me things no one had before When I came you never closed your door You always agreed with everyt...
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AAADD --- Know the Symptoms
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AAADD KNOW THE SYMPTOMS.....PLEASE READ! Thank goodness there's a name for this disorder Somehow I feel better even though I have it!! Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how it manifests: I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in...
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The recovery challenges of the "high-bottom drunk"
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I would consider myself in the high bottom drunk category. Alcohol has ravaged my life but due to some turn of events, or just plain luck, I've managed to secure a nice home, beautiful family, career I enjoy and more good things than I deserve. Therein lies the problem...even at my personal breaking po...
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Simple Reminder 5/12
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Sunrise Quote 5/12
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Yesterday is a memory; tomorrow is an imagination; today is eternity. Cut out two days of your life, yesterday with its mistakes, tomorrow with its fears, and live only today. ~Virgil A. Reed
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Today's Gift 5/12
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The goal isn't to do a successful inventory. The goal is to dig to the deepest levels of self-honesty. --AnonymousThe Fourth Step is the hardest one for many newcomers in the Program. It is so difficult, in fact, that some of us still waiting to do it are no longer newcomers. It's so hard to be honest with...
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Today's Gift 5/11
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I took the portion that was given to me and gave it to him. --The Babylonian Talmud NewcomerAre there any rules about how to find a sponsor?SponsorSome meetings have interim sponsorship programs. An interim sponsor works with a newcomer temporarily - a few weeks to a few months - while he or she looks f...
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Simple Reminder 5/11
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Sunrise Quote
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You are never a loser until you quit trying. ~Mike Ditka
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Simple Reminder 5/10
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Today's Gift 5/10
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Go with the flowLet go of fear and your need to control. Relinquish anxiety. Let it slip away, as you dive into the river of the present moment, the river of your life, your place in the universe.Stop trying to force the direction. Try not to swim against the current, unless it is necessary for your survi...
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Simple Reminder 5/9
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Today's Gift 5/9
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Ordinary momentsSaving a time for quiet appreciation... An aesthetic life, in the broad sense, is a spiritual life. Couples can strengthen their partnership and enrich their lives by making aesthetic experiences daily events. Saving time for quiet appreciation of the good things in our lives - c...
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Sunrise Quote 5/9
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You can't change the past, and you can't predict the future, but you can ruin the present by worrying about both. ~Unknown
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Wisdom of the Rooms
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May 9, 2016Quote of the Week"Don't take yourself so damn seriously!" When I came into the program, everything was a big deal, and I was very serious. My finances, my future, my wreaked relationships - everything was overwhelming. I remember attending meetings and hearing the laughter and think...
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spiritual retreat
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Does anyone know of a residential facility where a member in long term recovery (23 years) can go to recharge spiritual and overcome depression? I believe this person requires more than the weekend retreat. She is in crisis, although not likely to relapse into drinking.
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Newbie....Again
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Hello to one and all. I am sober since Thursday May 5th....3d day. This is the most sober time I have had in at least 4 yrs. I think I had to hit bottom more that once. Each time I reach the gutter it gets harder and harder and the bruises become more serious. This time I plan to do less talking and more listeni...
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New Thread Gonee
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My Grandma's Sister passed at the age of 102 during her mid day nap. My great Aunt. Our family is full of great Aunts by technicality and by love in action. One of her daughters was/is my God mother, and one of her other daughters - daughter - had a boy whom I am God Mother to. The family is tangled neatly...
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Today's Gift 5/8
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There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening, we shall hear the right word. --Ralph Waldo EmersonPerhaps it was only yesterday or the day before that we doubted our value to society, or to our family or friends. We often lose our direction. That's normal and consistent with the human condit...
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Just chilling out.
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Me and my boys Smurf and Mickey listening to some good old fashion jazz music and chilling out. Some years ago this would have included a bottle of alcohol and some heavy rock music.
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Simple Reminder 5/8
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Simple Reminder 5/7
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Today's Gift 5/7
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He who knows himself, knows others. --Charles C. ColtonThere are many gifts that can come from disappointments if we are open to them.One such gift is the ability to help others. Having felt anger, guilt, and sorrow, we are better able to identify the same feelings in others. We can be more tolerant of...
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Sharing at meetings
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I am 20 months sober and am still so scared to death that I might be called on in a meeting to share! I thought this was something that would go away with time, but I think it might be getting worse. I find myself so nervous every morning knowing I'm going to a meeting that night. Any suggestions????
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Today's Gift 5/6
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Always think of what you have to do as easy and it will become so. --Emile CorieHow we think about the activities before us is very important. If we think cleaning the garage is hard, dirty, and no chance for fun, that's just how it will feel. We'll be tired before we even begin. However, if we approach it l...
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Simple Reminder 5/6
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Sunrise Quote 5/6
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You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. ~Amy Carmichael
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Simple Reminder 5/5
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Today's Gift 5/5
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To be alive is power, Existing in itself, Without a further function, Omnipotence enough. --Emily DickinsonBeing a person in this world is an amazing gift. A spiritual awakening promised by this program is open to us. But today, not all of us feel powerful and alive. We may feel weak, inadequate to ou...
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Simple Reminder 5/4
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Today's Gift 5/4
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A.A. Thought for the DayStrength comes from the fellowship we find when we come into AA. Just being with people who have found the way out gives us a feeling of security. We listen to the speakers and we absorb the atmosphere of confidence and hope that we find in the place. Am I receiving strength from t...
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a newby
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My name is JohnR . I got sober in Sydney in 96. I live & work in Sydney & Still Enjoy getting to Regular meetings. I do lots of meetings around the city area, although I live, just on 9 mile(15k) from the city. I am looking forward to getting to know you & assist where I can, as I know you will try to...
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Please help
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I'm a single mum, I've taken the first steps and admitted all to my gp, who has referred me to a drug and alcohol worker, I've admitted all to her too. Feeling very alone right now, the shame is the worst?? Help!!!
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Just want to share some love on the board.
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I just spent a few hours with one of my AA friends who lost his wife to cancer about 2 years ago. It was heart wrenching to hear him share about how he misses her. But it made me realize how much we need to love those around us who are still alive. So to all my friends around the world in AA, I just want to say that I...
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Today's Gift 5/3
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Returning to BasicsNow and then, an AA discussion focuses on the theme of "returning to the basics." This is a good time to shake out the excessive concerns that might be cluttering up our lives. No matter how long we've been living in sobriety, we can never afford to dismiss the basic reasons we came to...
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