Recovered or recovering? This seems to be a perennial discussion within AA circles; and the folks here have been offering their opinions on this matter based...
Sitting in many meetings today it is apparent that some of our members think that obsessive and repetitive behaviors are the basis for recovery in AA. Here are...
There are no big shots in A.A., nor are there little shots. A newcomer to A.A. stated at a meeting how he became an alcoholic. "Well," he replied, "I don't...
From coffeemaker to delegate there is something for everyone in A.A. service, and service work is as essential to recovery as it is to A.A.'s longevity. A...
Being a periodic alcoholic is the stage just before the chronic alcoholic. A drunk who was obviously the victim of a nasty accident comes staggering into a bar...
Faith makes the impossible possible. A very drunk gent checked into a hotel late one Saturday night. He awoke very ill, and summoned a bellboy to fetch him a...
God has given us this day to use as we wish, A.A. shows us how to live it without a drink. An old man who fainted while walking down the street. "Call a...
.A. is a give program, then it is no surprise that the givers are the sober ones. A newcomer did not reveal to her sponsor that she could not read. She wanted ...
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results It was a really, really hot day and a drunk decided to get a soft drink. He ...
The 3rd step is not about turning my alcohol problem over to God. It's not about turning ANYTHING over to God. The 3rd step is about making a DECISION to turn...
Aye Cock , That sounds aboot reet - You're either in or you're out . Best wishes Des clifton_damiens <clifton_damiens@...> wrote: The 3rd step is not...
It's never too early for the Steps, because the point is to try and practice them to the best of our ability, not to master them when we think we are well...
Thank you clifton! It is only recently that I have become aware of the real meaning of step 3. I am saving your post! ... God ... is ... God ... character ... ...
Listen to the similaries, not the differences. Three fellows were about to be executed--one of them was quiet tipsy. The guard brings one of the sober guys...
Nobody gets to A.A. by mistake. A drunk desperately needed some money to continue his drinking spree so he decided to kidnap a child and demand a ransom. At a...
Not drinking is the first requirement for joy, the second requirement is gratitude. The town drunk went to the doctor and was told by the doctor, "I can't find...
Hello gang , Heck ,the matter is divisive ,we cant deny that ,otherwise why would we be having this discussion ? But the reason for it goes back a long way as...
Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. It works when other activities...
Well stated Jim, sorry it took me so long to read it. I can see that it's been really busy on this website. You reminded me of my trip. I recently went to Pa...
Note: forwarded message attached. ... Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Muncie AA, I have a woman at the jail who is having trouble with the...
im powerless over gravity-doesnt make any less (insert whatevers apprpriate here) ... From: Tammy C To: Stephanie Jentgen ; we_have_recovered@yahoogroups.com ...
Thanks for allowing me to enter this group discussion on "recovered" alcoholics. Over the years in my sobriety I've always marveled at the spirited discussion...
TGIF - Thank God it's Friday! At least it feels like it is today .. I got a 4-day weekend off .. WOOHOO!! Gonna have some good turkey time with family tomorrow...
Mack, You may also want to try this group: BBS_Open_Discussion@yahoogroups.com It is kind of a "sister group " to this one. It is a Big Book Study Group....
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