Alcoholics Anonymous

Mikeb222266 · Mikeb222266

hello. My name is Mike. I've been sober for 2 days after decades of drinking. I'm 42 now. I started when I was 12. Drank on the weekends with friends and this continued till I was about thirty and then things changed. For the past 12 years I went from a beer or two a night. Then to a six pack a night. Then f...

hopefulone · hopefulone

Yesterday at 8:30 a.m. I made a decision to stop smoking cigarettes. My sponsor and my mom both told me not to overdo it by trying to quit smoking and drinking at the same time. I kept telling myself I was going to stop and it was hard. Guess I felt I had given up one addiction, I "didn't have to" gi...

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

I hope I don't catch too much Flack for this one but here goes: So Where did the Alcoholism come from anyway? Well, This Debate can go all the way back to when Man began crushing grapes. I think it was at that Damn Wedding where Jesus said 'Let them all have more wine than they'll ever be able to drink'. Bingo...

Tanin · Tanin

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/06/28/life-storypay-william-westman

Tanin · Tanin

I have been casually following the adventures of 31-year old actor Shia Labeouf in recent years. It's really a typical story of problem drinking rushing headlong to an out-of-control state of the malady that affects us all here. I see the video clips of truly cringeworthy behavior and can remember m...

bikerbill · bikerbill

I ask because i don't know the answer. I regularly attend different groups. Initially my HG was Wednesday Gawber, becasue it was the first meeting i attended. i still have a spot for that group and work permitting it's the one I don't miss. Then there's Monday Mapplewell, which is a step meeting, but I d...

aprilco · aprilco

Hi can anyone tell me if the set up of the room is a conscience meeting issue?

leeu · leeu

Ok---at A.A. in many states over many years I have always understood that: (1) I select one home group (not 2 or 3) (2) My home group is the group to which I commit my service first (before doing service work in support of some other group) (3) When issues of group conscience have been discussed (by...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hey Family, ... Monday, go for platlet testing, an injection of some sort, and prepfor final Chemo drip .... ... ... Fri is last scheduelded treament ... Using Cane, Walker, andsometimes Wheelchair . .. havin't driven in 4 moonths now ... it sucks ... this ain't so painful as it just makes you so sick yo...

Tanin · Tanin

http://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/need-help-with-a-drinking-problem

Tanin · Tanin

A slice of life from a far away AA meeting... A Father-Son Trip to Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/59z7nz/a-father-son-trip-to-alcoholics-anonymous

Badowchad · Badowchad

i got pulled over the week I turned 40 and my brother turned 41. I wasn't expecting to drink as much as I did but it happened. Trump just got elected As well. I take full responsibility for it but I'm getting railroaded. First time offense in 24 years of driving. No other incidences ever! Instead of d...

Charley · Charley

Do you have a particular moment when you decided that you have to quit alcohol? Or an incident that prompted you to quit? I am sure almost everyone will have something. No one decided to quit alcohol just like that. For me it was an incident. I had a habit of getting drunk and reaching home (somehow) comp...

Tanin · Tanin

Quantity or Quality "About this slip business-- I would not be too discouraged. I think you are suffering a great deal from a needless guilt. For some reason or other, the Lord has laid out tougher paths for some of us, and I guess you are treading on of them. God is not asking us to be successful. He is only...

Visionz · Visionz

"God, I'm not happy with my appearance, help me lose weight please". Months go by I put on an additional 30 lbs. Well geez, thanks a lot God. I eventually get so disgusted with the mirror that I finally take action and lose all the weight, plus more. Feel amazing. _________ "God, please make this person g...

Rebeccas · Rebeccas

I am just recently breaking the news to my friends, shit to myself, that I am an alcoholic. So funny how they react. "Well, I mean, you are just going to quit during the week right? I mean what about holidays?" It's like yes, what about all of that? Figuring out myselt...don't you think I have wondered how...

MarcLacroix · MarcLacroix

Because sometimes I can have a little fun crafting a decent reply to the same old same old stupid questions. 'Why is it so hard?'... Well that one is a bit different and brings back a memory of HighSchool Biology class discussing Human Anatomy during which some Dumb Blonde asked the teacher: 'What is th...

Tanin · Tanin

I noticed that Pappy recently hit another milestone on this forum: 11,000 posts. Wow. More posts than any other member...ever. Whenever some new person comes around...whenever somebody posts about some troubles...whenever somebody asks for some help...whenever the time is right for a joke or f...

TampaRN80 · TampaRN80

I'm brand new to the program - 4 days in. I'm having trouble sleeping for two reasons: 1) I must be having nightmares that I can't remember because today I was up at 0300 having a full blown panic attack. When it passed I decided to accept what was happening and stayed up so I could attend a meeting at 0700. I...

Visionz · Visionz

To be fearless and thorough from the very start. what part of this does your newcomer ass not understand? That long face about why the meeting didn't work doesn't move me. I am quick to wipe my hands with a lazy one. We don't need nor should we be pampering anyone interested in sobering up permenently.

Rebeccas · Rebeccas

I am new to the forum. I know my life can exist without alcohol but I'm not sure how to adapt it. Is that even the right verbiage? I'm drinking now when I should be in bed. I'm 31 years old and get "the shakes." I love my baby girls more than anyone could know...but get adjetated with them when I shouldn't....

Pamelajamundsen · Pamelajamundsen

I've been an addict since my late teens. I'm trying to be sober and have succeeded for a week now. How many survivors here ? Share your experiences

Ozzie17 · Ozzie17

21 years old and realised that I really need to cut out drinking. I am not a frequent drinker, but when I do drink I cannot stop. Back story is nothing terrible. Mother and father had a very unamicable break up when I was 16. Went to university at 18, where I didn't drink a lot in my third year and I only turn...

desastre_hermoso · desastre_hermoso

Hey guys!! Glad I found this site, looking forward to reading everyone's messages. I've tried the live chat but it wasn't so much for me. So... here's my deal... I started drinking at about 14 and haven't stopped since (with the exception of when I was pregnant). It's been 19 years... WOW.... I don't th...

Maureen61 · Maureen61

Hib. I just joined this site and Im so excited that this forum exists. I have been in and out of AA for many years. I am 60 years old woman who had been sober for almost 10 yrs with the help from my higher power and the fellowship of AA. I lost my sobriety when my mom got suddenly sick in 2013. I got away from meeti...

Mystic Man · Mystic Man

Yay . I received my copy of "The Book That Started It All" at a bargain too. Last time it was on offer . I wanted to order a copy . All up it was going to cost me $160us dollars. Postage was the deterrent . This time , book & freight $59Aussie dollars. Pity I can't bid on the original.

Mflorea · Mflorea

Today is day 1back in program very scary

stargazer84 · stargazer84

Hi, I'm looking for an online penpal or sponser who I can write to and say how my week is going. I find writing very cathartic but don't really have anyone I can write to that understands the alcohol addiction. If interested please let me know your email. Don't have to use real names if not wanted. Just th...

Non Blonde · Non Blonde

Hi everyone, I am sober 3 weeks now and trying hard to stay that way. I find it hardest not to drink when I'm alone and know that my husband will be gone for hours (like now). I feel like I can sneak out and have a drink and he would never know. But I would know. So I'm not gonna do it. I have PTSD and when I'm a...

Tanin · Tanin

http://www.ohio.com/news/read-the-beacon-journal-s-first-published-account-of-alcoholics-anonymous-in-1939-1.772631

A_Life_On_The_Lam · A_Life_On_The_Lam

I tell you, there is nothing worse than a head full of AA and a belly full of beer. I'm 37 soon, and I've had my spells in and out of the rooms since my early twenties, 3 years having been the longest I've been sober, or should I say DRY? Back then in my earlier years I never really had much, so i always felt a lit...

Joejoe12126 · Joejoe12126

Hello all; I am a friend of Bills, and have been sober for going on four years working a program of AA. So what i am about to ask is a hard subject for me. I am not a drug addict, on the other hand if I take a drink, well all the things in the doctors opinion come true for me. I am a alcoholic... The the other day I r...

Tanin · Tanin

Alcoholism at sea By Georgia Boscawen June 5, 2017 Alcoholism is an issue that appears to come hand in hand with maritime culture, but how do you identify the condition? Alcohol dependency is a problem that is (and always has been) ingrained in maritime culture. While this is widely recognised as a...

SoberInMI · SoberInMI

I just came from an alcohol free meeting. In other words the meeting itself abstained from the use of alcohol in any form. The meeting was the bimonthly open talk or speaker's meeting. The outside speaker mentioned only his drug use, but otherwise kept discussion of his use of alcohol out of his talk...

jg · jg

Hi. Im suffering alot these days and its really starting to affect me mentally. not an everyday drinker, but a weekend binge drinker. cant remember the last time that i had a drink and enjoyed it. ive been to a meeting but didn't really feel it. i just wish i could flick a switch, every weekend is the same...

hotrod990 · hotrod990

The godaddy bill has now been paid! The total was $142.46. Tanin was able to get a bit of a discount. This left me with a surplus of $7.07, which I will contribute to the activeboard fund at Sparklit.Thanks for everyone's help, we are good to go on hosting for another year! Yay!!!Kenny -- Edited by hotro...

WendyAdkins · WendyAdkins

I am 26 and I am trying to recover from alcohol addiction. My parents were alcoholics but I didn't use alcohol till I was 22. My brother passed away by taking an overdose of drugs causing a brain death leaving me in shock. I couldn't accept his death. After the death of my brother, the responsibility of l...

Raquel · Raquel

I am so grateful for you all and as and program today is 22 yrs since I lost my infant son. Kept me sick drinking for many I have him his wings I will have 11 months 2nd and can't remember not picking up a drink to bumb the pain and guilt . Today I have made it through XMAS mother's day, without picking up feeling...

Tanin · Tanin

John Freifeld, founder of Miracles In Progress including the discussion forums at this site, passed away early this afternoon. Rest in peace.

Ironman · Ironman

Well I haven't been here in a while, staying sober and will have 4 years in July. I thank the lord everyday for it. I also thank God that my 15 year old daughter is liking meetings and has 69 days now after going out after 90 days. Her story is a long one I don't wish to share here and now, and probably not...

Tanin · Tanin

Here's a guy who finally got clean and sober. Took a while. Today in Pro Wrestling history, we wish a Happy Birthday to Jake “The Snake” Roberts.https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/05/30/today-in-pop-culture-for-may-30-indy-500-finding-nemo-kingdom-hearts-jake-roberts-mel-bla...

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Got a new sponsor, starting step 4 tomorrow :)

courage · courage

Being essentially sober for a number of years including 2 slips, I wonder why it is that it's considered ok for people to be punitive to me for being an alkie. Why be punitive on top of all the other struggles with having this dormant or 'in remission' disease marching along inside me? Are people with can...

Lm · Lm

First thing I guess I should say is I'm a vet and deal with ptsd I tried meds from the doctor but it only made things worse so I started self medication with vodka first and added marijuana later. This cost me my second wife and child. im now married a third time to my high school sweetheart and we share every...

Larry_H · Larry_H

I have never attended an NA meeting as I never used or abused drugs. I certainly could have but Alcohol did what I needed in the beginning and it was my drug of choice. I have gotten to know several NA members that attend AA even though they did not use or abuse alcohol. They seem right at home and I can rela...

Non Blonde · Non Blonde

Hey everyone, I'm new to these boards. Wanna just say I went to my second A.A. meeting, this one was all women, which I thought was going to be a really good thing. What a total drag. They appear to be very clique-ish, as women can be. There were three new people there, including myself, the rest appea...

Stephen H · Stephen H

Hi. My name is Stephen and I'm an alcoholic. I was working nightshift last night and have been feeling a bit low this week. I'm 3 years & 8 months sober "By the Grace of God" & " The Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous ". It is a great " GIFT" to be able to log on to a site such as this, & I was very "Gr...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Reflection for the Day My courage must come each day, as does my desire to avoid a single drink or a single addictive act. It must be a continuing courage, without deviations and procrastination, without rashness, and without fear of obstacles. This would seem like a large order indeed, were it not fo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

May 22, 2017Quote of the WeekImprove your memory tell the truth. Toward the end of my drinking my memory got worse and worse. To start with, my mind was a big blur from being constantly loaded, or from recovering from a blackout. In addition, it got harder and harder to remember what story or excuse...

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	Scared its too late! (Preview) hello. My name is Mike. I've been sober for 2 days after decades of drinking. I'm 42 now. I started when I was 12. Drank on the weekends with friends and this continued till I was about thirty and then things changed. For the past 12 years I went from a beer or two a night. Then to a six pack a night. Then f...	Mikeb222266	13	1449	Jul 18, 2017 by beav1
	Finally Trying to Quit Smoking (Preview) Yesterday at 8:30 a.m. I made a decision to stop smoking cigarettes. My sponsor and my mom both told me not to overdo it by trying to quit smoking and drinking at the same time. I kept telling myself I was going to stop and it was hard. Guess I felt I had given up one addiction, I "didn't have to" gi...	hopefulone	22	1477	Jul 16, 2017 by Goofyman
	Damned Weddings... Origins of Alcoholism (Preview) I hope I don't catch too much Flack for this one but here goes: So Where did the Alcoholism come from anyway? Well, This Debate can go all the way back to when Man began crushing grapes. I think it was at that Damn Wedding where Jesus said 'Let them all have more wine than they'll ever be able to drink'. Bingo...	MarcLacroix	10	3667	Jul 16, 2017 by Goofyman
	William Westman, RIP (Preview) http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/06/28/life-storypay-william-westman	Tanin	2	937	Jul 16, 2017 by Tanin
	Actor Reaches Bottom? (Preview) I have been casually following the adventures of 31-year old actor Shia Labeouf in recent years. It's really a typical story of problem drinking rushing headlong to an out-of-control state of the malady that affects us all here. I see the video clips of truly cringeworthy behavior and can remember m...	Tanin	0	779	Jul 13, 2017 by Tanin
	So, can you have more than one Home Group? (Preview) I ask because i don't know the answer. I regularly attend different groups. Initially my HG was Wednesday Gawber, becasue it was the first meeting i attended. i still have a spot for that group and work permitting it's the one I don't miss. Then there's Monday Mapplewell, which is a step meeting, but I d...	bikerbill	14	10745	Jul 9, 2017 by bikerbill
	Conscience meeting matter (Preview) Hi can anyone tell me if the set up of the room is a conscience meeting issue?	aprilco	2	836	Jul 8, 2017 by Super-Stoked
	Home Groups & Group Conscience (Preview) Ok---at A.A. in many states over many years I have always understood that: (1) I select one home group (not 2 or 3) (2) My home group is the group to which I commit my service first (before doing service work in support of some other group) (3) When issues of group conscience have been discussed (by...	leeu	8	6349	Jul 6, 2017 by aprilco
	Current Status (Preview) Hey Family, ... Monday, go for platlet testing, an injection of some sort, and prepfor final Chemo drip .... ... ... Fri is last scheduelded treament ... Using Cane, Walker, andsometimes Wheelchair . .. havin't driven in 4 moonths now ... it sucks ... this ain't so painful as it just makes you so sick yo...	Pythonpappy	7	935	Jul 6, 2017 by BLUESMAN
	Need Help With a Drinking Problem? (Preview) http://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/need-help-with-a-drinking-problem	Tanin	0	748	Jul 5, 2017 by Tanin
	"Hi, my name is Charlie, and I'm not an alcoholic." (Preview) A slice of life from a far away AA meeting... A Father-Son Trip to Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/59z7nz/a-father-son-trip-to-alcoholics-anonymous	Tanin	9	981	Jul 4, 2017 by SoberInMI
	DUI at 40 (Preview) i got pulled over the week I turned 40 and my brother turned 41. I wasn't expecting to drink as much as I did but it happened. Trump just got elected As well. I take full responsibility for it but I'm getting railroaded. First time offense in 24 years of driving. No other incidences ever! Instead of d...	Badowchad	5	828	Jul 1, 2017 by SoberInMI
	When did you decide to quit? (Preview) Do you have a particular moment when you decided that you have to quit alcohol? Or an incident that prompted you to quit? I am sure almost everyone will have something. No one decided to quit alcohol just like that. For me it was an incident. I had a habit of getting drunk and reaching home (somehow) comp...	Charley	1	850	Jun 30, 2017 by SoberInMI
	Bill W. On Slips (Preview) *Quantity or Quality* "About this slip business-- I would not be too discouraged. I think you are suffering a great deal from a needless guilt. For some reason or other, the Lord has laid out tougher paths for some of us, and I guess you are treading on of them. God is not asking us to be successful. He is only...	Tanin	7	2690	Jun 27, 2017 by SoberInMI
	What it looks like when God builds with me (Preview) "God, I'm not happy with my appearance, help me lose weight please". Months go by I put on an additional 30 lbs. Well geez, thanks a lot God. I eventually get so disgusted with the mirror that I finally take action and lose all the weight, plus more. Feel amazing. _________ "God, please make this person g...	Visionz	1	860	Jun 27, 2017 by Tanin
	Friends (Preview) I am just recently breaking the news to my friends, shit to myself, that I am an alcoholic. So funny how they react. "Well, I mean, you are just going to quit during the week right? I mean what about holidays?" It's like yes, what about all of that? Figuring out myselt...don't you think I have wondered how...	Rebeccas	3	706	Jun 26, 2017 by SoberInMI
	Why Bother? (Preview) Because sometimes I can have a little fun crafting a decent reply to the same old same old stupid questions. 'Why is it so hard?'... Well that one is a bit different and brings back a memory of HighSchool Biology class discussing Human Anatomy during which some Dumb Blonde asked the teacher: 'What is th...	MarcLacroix	11	1313	Jun 26, 2017 by MarcLacroix
	Kudos To PythonPappy For Service Here (Preview) I noticed that Pappy recently hit another milestone on this forum: 11,000 posts. Wow. More posts than any other member...ever. Whenever some new person comes around...whenever somebody posts about some troubles...whenever somebody asks for some help...whenever the time is right for a joke or f...	Tanin	23	1182	Jun 26, 2017 by MarcLacroix
	Beginner looking for some input... (Preview) I'm brand new to the program - 4 days in. I'm having trouble sleeping for two reasons: 1) I must be having nightmares that I can't remember because today I was up at 0300 having a full blown panic attack. When it passed I decided to accept what was happening and stayed up so I could attend a meeting at 0700. I...	TampaRN80	4	765	Jun 24, 2017 by Mystic Man
	We beg of you (Preview) To be fearless and thorough from the very start. what part of this does your newcomer ass not understand? That long face about why the meeting didn't work doesn't move me. I am quick to wipe my hands with a lazy one. We don't need nor should we be pampering anyone interested in sobering up permenently.	Visionz	3	928	Jun 23, 2017 by SoberInMI
	Newbie (Preview) I am new to the forum. I know my life can exist without alcohol but I'm not sure how to adapt it. Is that even the right verbiage? I'm drinking now when I should be in bed. I'm 31 years old and get "the shakes." I love my baby girls more than anyone could know...but get adjetated with them when I shouldn't....	Rebeccas	3	845	Jun 22, 2017 by mikef
	Been sober for a week now. sober addict (Preview) I've been an addict since my late teens. I'm trying to be sober and have succeeded for a week now. How many survivors here ? Share your experiences	Pamelajamundsen	2	7931	Jun 22, 2017 by Maureen61
	New on here (Preview) 21 years old and realised that I really need to cut out drinking. I am not a frequent drinker, but when I do drink I cannot stop. Back story is nothing terrible. Mother and father had a very unamicable break up when I was 16. Went to university at 18, where I didn't drink a lot in my third year and I only turn...	Ozzie17	5	921	Jun 21, 2017 by MarcLacroix
	Newbie! How to allow the want to be sober overcome the crave to drink? (Preview) Hey guys!! Glad I found this site, looking forward to reading everyone's messages. I've tried the live chat but it wasn't so much for me. So... here's my deal... I started drinking at about 14 and haven't stopped since (with the exception of when I was pregnant). It's been 19 years... WOW.... I don't th...	desastre_hermoso	5	916	Jun 21, 2017 by Maureen61
	Day 6 of sobriety (Preview) Hib. I just joined this site and Im so excited that this forum exists. I have been in and out of AA for many years. I am 60 years old woman who had been sober for almost 10 yrs with the help from my higher power and the fellowship of AA. I lost my sobriety when my mom got suddenly sick in 2013. I got away from meeti...	Maureen61	5	740	Jun 21, 2017 by Maureen61
	The Book that started it all. (Preview) Yay . I received my copy of "The Book That Started It All" at a bargain too. Last time it was on offer . I wanted to order a copy . All up it was going to cost me $160us dollars. Postage was the deterrent . This time , book & freight $59Aussie dollars. Pity I can't bid on the original.	Mystic Man	2	975	Jun 17, 2017 by SoberInMI
	New to here ..today is day 1 (Preview) Today is day 1back in program very scary	Mflorea	5	866	Jun 17, 2017 by Roman
	Online penpal (Preview) Hi, I'm looking for an online penpal or sponser who I can write to and say how my week is going. I find writing very cathartic but don't really have anyone I can write to that understands the alcohol addiction. If interested please let me know your email. Don't have to use real names if not wanted. Just th...	stargazer84	2	859	Jun 16, 2017 by itstimeforchange
	New here, just saying hello! (Preview) Hi everyone, I am sober 3 weeks now and trying hard to stay that way. I find it hardest not to drink when I'm alone and know that my husband will be gone for hours (like now). I feel like I can sneak out and have a drink and he would never know. But I would know. So I'm not gonna do it. I have PTSD and when I'm a...	Non Blonde	11	907	Jun 16, 2017 by MarcLacroix
	Akron Beacon Journal’s first published account of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1939 (Preview) http://www.ohio.com/news/read-the-beacon-journal-s-first-published-account-of-alcoholics-anonymous-in-1939-1.772631	Tanin	0	814	Jun 13, 2017 by Tanin
	A time to be honest... (Preview) I tell you, there is nothing worse than a head full of AA and a belly full of beer. I'm 37 soon, and I've had my spells in and out of the rooms since my early twenties, 3 years having been the longest I've been sober, or should I say DRY? Back then in my earlier years I never really had much, so i always felt a lit...	A_Life_On_The_Lam	4	987	Jun 13, 2017 by MarcLacroix
	is this relapse (Preview) Hello all; I am a friend of Bills, and have been sober for going on four years working a program of AA. So what i am about to ask is a hard subject for me. I am not a drug addict, on the other hand if I take a drink, well all the things in the doctors opinion come true for me. I am a alcoholic... The the other day I r...	Joejoe12126	17	1008	Jun 9, 2017 by SoberInMI
	Alcoholism At Sea (Preview) Alcoholism at sea By Georgia Boscawen June 5, 2017 Alcoholism is an issue that appears to come hand in hand with maritime culture, but how do you identify the condition? Alcohol dependency is a problem that is (and always has been) ingrained in maritime culture. While this is widely recognised as a...	Tanin	0	908	Jun 5, 2017 by Tanin
	Alcohol Abstinance As A New Meeting Format (Preview) I just came from an alcohol free meeting. In other words the meeting itself abstained from the use of alcohol in any form. The meeting was the bimonthly open talk or speaker's meeting. The outside speaker mentioned only his drug use, but otherwise kept discussion of his use of alcohol out of his talk...	SoberInMI	0	842	Jun 4, 2017 by SoberInMI
	New and need help please (Preview) Hi. Im suffering alot these days and its really starting to affect me mentally. not an everyday drinker, but a weekend binge drinker. cant remember the last time that i had a drink and enjoyed it. ive been to a meeting but didn't really feel it. i just wish i could flick a switch, every weekend is the same...	jg	5	3003	Jun 4, 2017 by Stephen H
	Donation Drive completed (Preview) The godaddy bill has now been paid! The total was $142.46. Tanin was able to get a bit of a discount. This left me with a surplus of $7.07, which I will contribute to the activeboard fund at Sparklit.Thanks for everyone's help, we are good to go on hosting for another year! Yay!!!Kenny -- Edited by hotro...	hotrod990	1	699	Jun 1, 2017 by StPeteDean
	Trying to get over this craving (Preview) I am 26 and I am trying to recover from alcohol addiction. My parents were alcoholics but I didn't use alcohol till I was 22. My brother passed away by taking an overdose of drugs causing a brain death leaving me in shock. I couldn't accept his death. After the death of my brother, the responsibility of l...	WendyAdkins	4	939	Jun 1, 2017 by StPeteDean
	Grief (Preview) I am so grateful for you all and as and program today is 22 yrs since I lost my infant son. Kept me sick drinking for many I have him his wings I will have 11 months 2nd and can't remember not picking up a drink to bumb the pain and guilt . Today I have made it through XMAS mother's day, without picking up feeling...	Raquel	5	826	Jun 1, 2017 by Tanin
	John's Passing (Preview) John Freifeld, founder of Miracles In Progress including the discussion forums at this site, passed away early this afternoon. Rest in peace.	Tanin	16	1216	Jun 1, 2017 by Raquel
	Multi-Generational Sobriety (Preview) Well I haven't been here in a while, staying sober and will have 4 years in July. I thank the lord everyday for it. I also thank God that my 15 year old daughter is liking meetings and has 69 days now after going out after 90 days. Her story is a long one I don't wish to share here and now, and probably not...	Ironman	2	764	May 31, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Jake "The Snake" Roberts Birthday (Preview) Here's a guy who finally got clean and sober. Took a while. Today in Pro Wrestling history, we wish a Happy Birthday to Jake “The Snake” Roberts.https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/05/30/today-in-pop-culture-for-may-30-indy-500-finding-nemo-kingdom-hearts-jake-roberts-mel-bla...	Tanin	2	842	May 31, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	32 days today! (Preview) Got a new sponsor, starting step 4 tomorrow :)	SoberSteve	7	869	May 31, 2017 by SoberInMI
	Upset (Preview) Being essentially sober for a number of years including 2 slips, I wonder why it is that it's considered ok for people to be punitive to me for being an alkie. Why be punitive on top of all the other struggles with having this dormant or 'in remission' disease marching along inside me? Are people with can...	courage	8	1004	May 30, 2017 by SoberInMI
	Hardest thing I've ever tried to do Ptsd military (Preview) First thing I guess I should say is I'm a vet and deal with ptsd I tried meds from the doctor but it only made things worse so I started self medication with vodka first and added marijuana later. This cost me my second wife and child. im now married a third time to my high school sweetheart and we share every...	Lm	9	977	May 30, 2017 by SoberInMI
	Question Re: Alcoholics Anonymous - Narcotics Anonymous (Preview) I have never attended an NA meeting as I never used or abused drugs. I certainly could have but Alcohol did what I needed in the beginning and it was my drug of choice. I have gotten to know several NA members that attend AA even though they did not use or abuse alcohol. They seem right at home and I can rela...	Larry_H	27	5829	May 30, 2017 by MarcLacroix
	Not feeling the A.A. meeting at all :-( Describe how a good meeting should be run... please (Preview) Hey everyone, I'm new to these boards. Wanna just say I went to my second A.A. meeting, this one was all women, which I thought was going to be a really good thing. What a total drag. They appear to be very clique-ish, as women can be. There were three new people there, including myself, the rest appea...	Non Blonde	7	795	May 28, 2017 by MarcLacroix
	New to the site. (Preview) Hi. My name is Stephen and I'm an alcoholic. I was working nightshift last night and have been feeling a bit low this week. I'm 3 years & 8 months sober "By the Grace of God" & " The Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous ". It is a great " GIFT" to be able to log on to a site such as this, & I was very "Gr...	Stephen H	2	704	May 28, 2017 by Tanin
	Today's Gift -- May (Preview) Reflection for the Day My courage must come each day, as does my desire to avoid a single drink or a single addictive act. It must be a continuing courage, without deviations and procrastination, without rashness, and without fear of obstacles. This would seem like a large order indeed, were it not fo...	Pythonpappy	24	1124	May 25, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Simple Reminder -- May (Preview)	Pythonpappy	23	1204	May 25, 2017 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms 5/22 (Preview) May 22, 2017Quote of the WeekImprove your memory tell the truth. Toward the end of my drinking my memory got worse and worse. To start with, my mind was a big blur from being constantly loaded, or from recovering from a blackout. In addition, it got harder and harder to remember what story or excuse...	Pythonpappy	0	690	May 22, 2017 by Pythonpappy
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