... 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...
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brenda swanson
brendaleeroy
Feb 1, 2003 11:31 pm
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...
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Carmen Johnson
starri33
Feb 1, 2003 11:45 pm
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...
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anonymous me
ba60089
Feb 2, 2003 12:04 am
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...
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Irishrose
irishrose_93
Feb 2, 2003 1:01 am
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:...
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Jay Lawyer
bravefrontie...
Feb 2, 2003 5:26 am
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....
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Carmen Johnson
starri33
Feb 2, 2003 5:44 am
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...
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Susan Fuller
fullerclean55
Feb 2, 2003 6:05 am
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...
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Carmen Johnson
starri33
Feb 2, 2003 6:30 am
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,...
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Susan Fuller
fullerclean55
Feb 2, 2003 6:35 am
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 ...
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paul
bassrock2003
Feb 2, 2003 11:36 am
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...
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Karen
honey_dot_com
Feb 2, 2003 3:10 pm
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...
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mj78@...
jude9502
Feb 3, 2003 3:35 am
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:)...
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anonymous me
ba60089
Feb 3, 2003 11:19 am
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,...
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Jim K
sottovoice
Feb 3, 2003 12:58 pm
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,...
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Jim K
sottovoice
Feb 3, 2003 1:16 pm
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...
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Janet Dulude
kittycat645
Feb 3, 2003 7:06 pm
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...
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fmason8285@...
patrice56001
Feb 3, 2003 7:11 pm
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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fmason8285@...
patrice56001
Feb 3, 2003 8:22 pm
wow--i need help in the god thing--this was very inspiring...
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mirna0014 <mirna00...
mirna0014
Feb 4, 2003 4:10 am
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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Linda E.
sobrlady
Feb 4, 2003 5:32 am
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...
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moosemantommy <moo...
moosemantommy
Feb 4, 2003 6:31 am
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...
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mirna0014 <mirna00...
mirna0014
Feb 4, 2003 9:14 am
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...
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Mary
meggie1270
Feb 4, 2003 9:20 am
... From: mirna0014 <mirna0014@...> To: bigbookmeeting@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 4:14 AM Subject: Re: [Big Book Study]...
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Mary
meggie1270
Feb 4, 2003 9:31 am
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...
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anonymous me
ba60089
Feb 4, 2003 10:53 am
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...
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Carmen Johnson
starri33
Feb 4, 2003 11:36 am
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......
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mirna0014 <mirna00...
mirna0014
Feb 4, 2003 11:46 am
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 ...
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anonymous me
ba60089
Feb 4, 2003 12:03 pm
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...
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Jim K
sottovoice
Feb 4, 2003 12:48 pm
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...
