Thanks to the newcomer at the Serendipity Group for today's AWSI: "I've discovered that there's a big difference between sitting in meetings and being a member...
Splitting of hairs aside the unfortunate truth about membership in AA is that it entitles you to attend closed AA meetings. While the only requirement for...
Just a note to let you know that I'll be away for a few days. I'm heading to the PA State AA Convention in beautiful downtown Altoona. I've even been asked...
My name is Sally and I am a recovered alcoholic. I have been online now for a few years and just found your site by surfing BBS links. I have enjoyed reading...
Welcome Sally! I joined the BBS about 3 years ago and I have learned so much. Like you, I had several years of sobriety under my belt before I really got to...
"This is not to say that all alcoholics are honest and upright when not drinking. Of course that isn't so...." (141:1) Who'da figured? I'm sure I haver read...
Her name is Julie L. Tonight she picked up a 59 year chip. It was at the monthly Birthday Speaker Meeting in Santa Cruz County, California. I was there. It...
This is a piece of advice I often dispense to those I sponsor with signifcant time (5+ years) in the program: "The longer you are sober the less you have in...
59 years and still going to meetings? At best this person would be 79 and had their last drink at 20. Could they really be alcoholic? Sounds like they just...
It's a bit deep for me at the moment Jim ; my experience is most people I know in AA ( liverpool area ) haven't had a spiritual awakening yet pretend they...
Hi (over-)there If you mean what "methinks" you mean the answer is: "Sad but true" (Also over-here) Paul S aka soberfinn grateful recovered alcoholic ... ...
Hi, I just joined the group yesterday and I only have 23 months sober. I'm not sure I quite understand what is being discussed here. What do you mean the less...
Des, It seems from your post that you have understood Jim correctly. The path you are traveling on is one most AA members don't get to travel, for various ...
Jim, As you know I've been sober for decades now, and find as I work with newcomers I have more, not less in common. We have a common solution for a common...
Dave & Des, I have found this to be true as well... but in that aloneness from the herd I have also encountered others who are a similar personal and spiritual...
‘Tis true, that is how I met the fair maiden Jocelyn. Dave Dave & Des, I have found this to be true as well... but in that aloneness from the herd I have...
Dave, You may need to get new glasses... I'm hardly fair and haven't been a maiden for quite a few years. The spirit is young though ! Jocelyn David Jones...
Thanks Dave , I figured I may have been answering my own question but that 5 yr marker through me off course. Thanks Jim ; it is such a shame that people do...
It must be the spirit my new glasses see! Dave Dave, You may need to get new glasses... I'm hardly fair and haven't been a maiden for quite a few years. The...
Jim K. wrote: This is a piece of advice I often dispense to those I sponsor with signifcant time (5+ years) in the program: "The longer you are sober the less...
Gentlemen, Thank for this dialogue. I think I understand...well, I hope this is close anyway. When the statement read, "The longer you are sober the less you...
Dean, I read this after my babbling. This thought stayed in my mind all day. I had to seriously ponder exactly what this meant. Pretty cool, I stayed focused...
I suppose that would depend upon what kind of fellowship I crave. If my thing were going to meetings to "hang" with folks who think meetings and more meetings...
Another thought on the subject: The more non-alcoholics (heavy drinkers, drug addicts et al) that are lead to believe that they have become members in AA...
Thanks to all of you for acknowledging my 26th Anniversary. I attend meetings, primarily, to carry this message to the newcomer - or those who have found that...
WOO HOO Jim !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Anniversary and thank you for all that you do ! Much Love, Jocelyn ... Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're...
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