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... I to had a problem with "turning things over to go ..you know let go let god" well God hadn't really helped in my life til then so I ahd a hard time...
Karen <lorris_girl200...
lorris_girl2003
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Feb 1, 2003
5:27 pm
5967
This is for anyone out there willing to help me out on keeping sober. It's been almost three years since I quit drinking and it bothers me to this day. I...
brenda swanson
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Feb 1, 2003
11:31 pm
5968
the short and sweet of it? don't... just don't drink for today... then the long if it? call your sponsor, get to meetings and do a fourth on this... find out...
Carmen Johnson
starri33
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Feb 1, 2003
11:45 pm
5969
Carmen is right, just dont drink today! The best help I have found for me, is asking God (whoever that might be) to keep me sober for today and to please...
anonymous me
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Feb 2, 2003
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Brenda, I am here. Let me know what is going on. If you want to write off list, I will send you my email. Irish ... From: brenda swanson To:...
Irishrose
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Feb 2, 2003
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5971
I just wonder what goes through peoples minds when they have been on this site for a(at least) couple go arounds and then tell someone to just not drink....
Jay Lawyer
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Feb 2, 2003
5:26 am
5972
Morning All, Jay, I can only speak for myself, but just don't drink is what I have had to do for the last 9 years to make it work for me... for some they might...
Carmen Johnson
starri33
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Feb 2, 2003
5:44 am
5973
To "just not drink" is one thing, but to "just not drink for today" is something different and that is what Carmen said here..Today is all that we have and if...
Susan Fuller
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Feb 2, 2003
6:05 am
5974
Thanks Susan, maybe I didn't make myself clear on that, could be very possible... as Jay had said, we are powerless over alcohol in the sense that self will,...
Carmen Johnson
starri33
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Feb 2, 2003
6:30 am
5975
I hear that it is against the law in S.C. to get rid of somebody..He just has no idea how lucky he is..Between the law and the dog..Saved for another ...
Susan Fuller
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Feb 2, 2003
6:35 am
5976
HELLO SUSAN. HOW DO I KNOW MY GOD REMOVED MY OBSESSION TO DRINK, QUITE SIMPLY I HAD IT I WAS DOING SEVEN MEETINGS A WEEK. I STAYED IN A HOTEL, I WENT WENT BACK...
paul
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Feb 2, 2003
11:36 am
5977
Dear Brenda, I can tell you what worked for me. I feel 100% certain it will work for you, too, but it's something you'll have to DO, not just read. I don't...
Karen
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Feb 2, 2003
3:10 pm
5978
Hi Brenda Have you tried going to a professional counselor? I've noticed in AA meeting that the people who attend the meetings are a bunch of crazy ex-drunks:)...
mj78@...
jude9502
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Feb 3, 2003
3:35 am
5979
My name is Heidi and I am an alcoholic! There has been discussion in the beginers meeting on being "normal" and crossing that bridge! I have found for me,...
anonymous me
ba60089
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Feb 3, 2003
11:19 am
5980
Welcome back everyone- We're at Page 86, paragraph 2 - "On awakening let's think about the twenty-four hours ahead". "...we ask God to direct our thinking,...
Jim K
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Feb 3, 2003
12:58 pm
5981
The recent discussion regarding Brenda's difficulty not drinking after three years of sobriety reminds me of the difficulty that legions of sober AA's have in...
Jim K
sottovoice
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Feb 3, 2003
1:16 pm
5982
mj78@... wrote: Hi Brenda Have you tried going to a professional counselor? I've noticed in AA meeting that the people who attend the meetings are a bunch...
Janet Dulude
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Feb 3, 2003
7:06 pm
5983
heidi--thanks for your input--i idetified with a lot that you said--i've ben in professional therapy for years- i also deal with depression-pat...
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patrice56001
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Feb 3, 2003
7:11 pm
5984
wow--i need help in the god thing--this was very inspiring...
fmason8285@...
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Feb 3, 2003
8:22 pm
5985
Hi everyone: My name's Mirna. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I've been dry for the last 7 months. I say dry, because I'm having a hard time with anger and...
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Feb 4, 2003
4:10 am
5986
Mirna, I read what you had to say, I wonder where in all this is your sponsor and her instructing you in how to do the twelves steps to recovery found in...
Linda E.
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Feb 4, 2003
5:32 am
5987
Mirna my heart is with you as you struggle with acceptance,I was told enough the very first meeting I went to --had I'd been able to put it into practise I...
moosemantommy <moosem...
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Feb 4, 2003
6:31 am
5988
I haven't found a sponsor yet. I've asked several members, but they don't seem to have the time! The last sponsor I had never got back to me when I rang him to...
mirna0014 <mirna0014@...
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Feb 4, 2003
9:14 am
5989
... From: mirna0014 <mirna0014@...> To: bigbookmeeting@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 4:14 AM Subject: Re: [Big Book Study]...
Mary
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Feb 4, 2003
9:20 am
5990
Hi, I feel so sad for you. I cannot understand people not having the time to sponsor. This is how we stay sober. I do not know about where you are, but If...
Mary
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Feb 4, 2003
9:31 am
5991
Good morning Mirna! Or rather good evening! Ask God to give you someone who can work with you. You will find someone may just show up! Depression and...
anonymous me
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Feb 4, 2003
10:53 am
5992
Hi, Mirna, although we would like to think that the depression will pass, sometimes it doesn't... see your doctor about some medication for the depression......
Carmen Johnson
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Feb 4, 2003
11:36 am
5993
Wow! Thanks! Yes,yes, yes. I don't mind working the steps online, though we are in different time zones. If you want to you can e-mail me direct ...
mirna0014 <mirna0014@...
mirna0014
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Feb 4, 2003
11:46 am
5994
I will take a look at it too.......do you use messenger? I am almost always online in the morning when its evening for you. so I am available. Feel free to...
anonymous me
ba60089
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Feb 4, 2003
12:03 pm
5995
Good Morning everyone- Chapter 7 starts on page 89- Chapter 7, in its entirety, is dedicated to Step 12. " Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of...
Jim K
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Feb 4, 2003
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