Jim's Story...Page 493 Hello Everyone, I sure can relate to spending all my paycheck on booze. I made out all the bills and put them in my purse on Friday....
I now know that things are only as bad as I make them. I know that I have had problems but if I just work through them, things will be all right. In all cases,...
OUR PATHS ARE OUR OWN . . . there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 My...
"This is the first twelve members of AA: ..... ..... ..... ..... Some of these were failures." Patricia, I was a little disturbed by this last statement. I...
Jim's Story...Page 494 Hello Everyone, Oh the tricks of those oldtimers, lol. I knew that I was in the right place when I got to AA. These folks were telling...
I'M NOT DIFFERENT In the beginning, it was four whole years before A.A. brought permanent sobriety to even one alcoholic woman. Like the "high bottoms, " the...
"The spiritual journey, the path of recovery and personal growth, is a detoxification process in which we bring up and out the negative beliefs we have carried...
Great topic and point. Look at Ebby, he carried a message to Bill Wilson and could not stay sober himself. We have a new member in my home group, she has been...
Hi Guys, I hope all is well with everybody, this is a repost from Ed R., I hope he don't mind... First Things First Live and Let Live Easy Does It." ...
Hello Everyone It's probably time to tell you all what is going on with me. I have been off work since Aug. 7th, 2006. It started with my going to the doctor...
The person who taught me the most about relapse when I was in treatment had many years of sobriety and clean time after many relapses on heroine, he was so ...
Patricia, I am at a loss for words, I hope your test turns out okay. I'll be praying for you and sending healing vibes your way. You are an inspiration to me...
Mark, I'm living in New Jersey if you want to travel just alittle bit further. I can bring you to a real Big Book thumping step meeting if you like. Sorry to...
Just a quick line to let you know that you are in my prayers. Sorry I haven't shared in forever it seems but life just keeps happening and there just aren't...
Patricia has been in and out of the hospital the past few days. If you care to send her a get well message, post it here and I will print it out and take it to...
Significant October Dates in A.A. History Oct 1936 - Bill C. a Canadian alkie staying at Bill's house, committed suicide using a gas stove. Oct 1939 - 1st...
I came to a meeting, all sad and alone, So sick and tired, of the life I had known. Aching and dying, deep down inside, And feeling the pain, from the things I...
There is a popular saying in AA of being wary of "paralysis through analysis." No matter how hard, or innovatively, one attempts to micro-parse a figurative...
I`m 48,married 30yrs.and still happy,will have 2yrs.sober on oct.29,2006,have 2 grown sons,4 grandsons live in northeast ohio,I`ve just now decided to work the...
A few quotes to start the day...Love and prayers from Ed R Kindness cannot be taught by harshness - not by any amount of harshness. Patience is counting down...