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being trusted by my friend
I was just reading "Speed Of Trust" by Stephen Covey's son. Thinking about trust made me think about friends w... more
I was just reading "Speed Of Trust" by Stephen Covey's son. Thinking about trust made me think about friends w... more
projects that I can learn
I'm glad to have the chance to work on a project that lasts long enough that I can see the mistakes I've made and fix th... more
I'm glad to have the chance to work on a project that lasts long enough that I can see the mistakes I've made and fix th... more
The invitation
Let us accept the invitation, ever-open, from the Stillness, taste its exquisite sweetness, and heed its silent instruct... more
Let us accept the invitation, ever-open, from the Stillness, taste its exquisite sweetness, and heed its silent instruct... more
this mornings sunrise
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
this mornings sunrise
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
Lliving to have another bi
Today is my birthday and I thank God and everyone and every thing in my life for the gifts, the lessons and even the har... more
Today is my birthday and I thank God and everyone and every thing in my life for the gifts, the lessons and even the har... more
Alejandro Escovedo
“I’m just happy to be anywhere, really. I’ve got to be quite honest — it’s not as easy as ... more
“I’m just happy to be anywhere, really. I’ve got to be quite honest — it’s not as easy as ... more
I am enhancing my
by doing the right thing every day and furthering my education and expanding my horizons
by doing the right thing every day and furthering my education and expanding my horizons
at the OASAS Conference
I'm learning a lot and have been working with OASAS for about two months. Great conference
I'm learning a lot and have been working with OASAS for about two months. Great conference
love
I think I'm in love. I think its a healthy thing. I'm letting go and trusting and having faith that its safe to love. TH... more
I think I'm in love. I think its a healthy thing. I'm letting go and trusting and having faith that its safe to love. TH... more
Cloud Cult - "Grandson of
And it's okay if this world Had a billion saviors 'Cause there's so many things to be saved
And it's okay if this world Had a billion saviors 'Cause there's so many things to be saved
Dealing with a newcomer wh
I graduated from an out patient group about a year ago. I'm 17 years old now. I continue to go back to my grou... more
I graduated from an out patient group about a year ago. I'm 17 years old now. I continue to go back to my grou... more
Sick AGAIN
Another day at home with nausea and diarrhea. What the hell is going on? Am I immunosuppressed? If I take a... more
Another day at home with nausea and diarrhea. What the hell is going on? Am I immunosuppressed? If I take a... more
the contents of my cupboar
and for spending all my money and eating everything in site. Are you going to eat that?
and for spending all my money and eating everything in site. Are you going to eat that?
stupid cigarettes
gave myself bronchitis. cuz i simply couldn't wait to smoke after an upper respiratory infection. noone to blame but mys... more
gave myself bronchitis. cuz i simply couldn't wait to smoke after an upper respiratory infection. noone to blame but mys... more
on my way to court.
Part of my wreckage is that I get to re-visit my judge every three months. Three months is today. While I've... more
Part of my wreckage is that I get to re-visit my judge every three months. Three months is today. While I've... more
going to take a nap.
Later I'm going to the annual Art in the Park with a friend. Livin' la dolce vita, baby.
Later I'm going to the annual Art in the Park with a friend. Livin' la dolce vita, baby.
using the tools.
No one can do the work for me. I have to do that on my own. I am responsible for my own recovery and that means using th... more
No one can do the work for me. I have to do that on my own. I am responsible for my own recovery and that means using th... more
Russell Brand
To teach me all those rules and give me all that information and expect me to remember it is to assume that my brain is ... more
To teach me all those rules and give me all that information and expect me to remember it is to assume that my brain is ... more
Getting in touch with emot
After loosing the dog on Friday, I've realized it's hard for me to be sad. I walk around acting like I can handle everyt... more
After loosing the dog on Friday, I've realized it's hard for me to be sad. I walk around acting like I can handle everyt... more
A perfect Labor Day
Taking a luxurious canoe trip down a local river with perfect temperatures, clear water, good food and a clean, sober co... more
Taking a luxurious canoe trip down a local river with perfect temperatures, clear water, good food and a clean, sober co... more
Best of all he loved the f
“Best of all he loved the fall … the fall with the tawny and grey, the leaves yellow on the ... more
“Best of all he loved the fall … the fall with the tawny and grey, the leaves yellow on the ... more
being in the right place
at the perfect time - to help another addict and to get rid of the bed that wants me dead.
at the perfect time - to help another addict and to get rid of the bed that wants me dead.
My ex-husband
Whom I convinced to give AA a try. He has been sober 27 years, and we have remained good friends since our divorce... more
Whom I convinced to give AA a try. He has been sober 27 years, and we have remained good friends since our divorce... more
New AA Membership Survey
Periodically Alcoholics Anonymous conducts a survey of members to determine basics such as who A.A.s are (age, sex, occu... more
Periodically Alcoholics Anonymous conducts a survey of members to determine basics such as who A.A.s are (age, sex, occu... more
Helping to make the Second
And I need to demonstrate my commitment with action. I've formed the group "Crystal Clear" and will set ... more
And I need to demonstrate my commitment with action. I've formed the group "Crystal Clear" and will set ... more
Coming apart at the seams
I feel like I'm about to implode. Can't seem to totally separate from the active addict in my life. I'm afra... more
I feel like I'm about to implode. Can't seem to totally separate from the active addict in my life. I'm afra... more
Payday
It's payday and all I can seem to think of is all the STUFF I need. But I need to pay my rent first. So I'm not ca... more
It's payday and all I can seem to think of is all the STUFF I need. But I need to pay my rent first. So I'm not ca... more
He continued, solemnly:
'Jean Valjean, my brother: you belong no longer to evil, but to good. It is your soul that I am buying for y... more
'Jean Valjean, my brother: you belong no longer to evil, but to good. It is your soul that I am buying for y... more
Many parts of recovery
It is hard to believe that after 4 years sober, I am helping to raise a child. I could barely take care of myself ... more
It is hard to believe that after 4 years sober, I am helping to raise a child. I could barely take care of myself ... more
those people who are in my
I was thinking today how lucky I am to have the people that I do in my life. I have the friends from Al-Anon, coll... more
I was thinking today how lucky I am to have the people that I do in my life. I have the friends from Al-Anon, coll... more
This Site
I am simply grateful for this site. It has helped me stay sober and relatively serene another night. Thank you all... more
I am simply grateful for this site. It has helped me stay sober and relatively serene another night. Thank you all... more
The Wreckage of My Past
The last two meeting I've attended have had the same topic - the wreckage of our past. As I strive to go forward, ... more
The last two meeting I've attended have had the same topic - the wreckage of our past. As I strive to go forward, ... more
There, but for the grace o
I don’t spend much time regretting the past. There are a lot of things I’ve done that—given the opport... more
I don’t spend much time regretting the past. There are a lot of things I’ve done that—given the opport... more
Meetings
My favorite meeting is my Thursday night Nar-Anon. Nothing is better. That group keeps me living well!
My favorite meeting is my Thursday night Nar-Anon. Nothing is better. That group keeps me living well!
The Man I Never Met
Great sharing from the AA Grapevine Somebody special came my way a long time ago and I'm now realizing, again, how sp... more
Great sharing from the AA Grapevine Somebody special came my way a long time ago and I'm now realizing, again, how sp... more
Loving Your Enemies
If the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education... more
If the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education... more
Chuch Palahniuk Quote
"The first step — especially for young people with energy and drive and talent, but not money — the fir... more
"The first step — especially for young people with energy and drive and talent, but not money — the fir... more
(read this)
“Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town.” ~ George Carlin
“Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town.” ~ George Carlin
When the 12 steps just are
I go to several meetings a week. I need them. I always get something to take with me when I go. But lately I... more
I go to several meetings a week. I need them. I always get something to take with me when I go. But lately I... more
Waiting
It feels like I'm just sitting here waiting for something to happen. What that something is, I don't know, but I'v... more
It feels like I'm just sitting here waiting for something to happen. What that something is, I don't know, but I'v... more
Yoga
I am thankful for taking the tie for myself to do yoga this morning. I was lazy last week and didn't make it to class, a... more
I am thankful for taking the tie for myself to do yoga this morning. I was lazy last week and didn't make it to class, a... more
My meditation class
Just got back from a meditation class - learning to be still and be in awareness at the same time. What a gift this cla... more
Just got back from a meditation class - learning to be still and be in awareness at the same time. What a gift this cla... more
Heroin, Crack and Prada Sh
Excellent article in The Telegraph about high-end addicts. http://tinyurl.com/5q6s36
Excellent article in The Telegraph about high-end addicts. http://tinyurl.com/5q6s36
Getting through another ro
I did, I prayed. I asked for help from my Higher Power AND even asked from my boyfriend and friend. It shifted. I can se... more
I did, I prayed. I asked for help from my Higher Power AND even asked from my boyfriend and friend. It shifted. I can se... more
Anger - Where Are You?
Just got back from a meeting where the topic was anger. I can't seem to find mine these days. I feel a littl... more
Just got back from a meeting where the topic was anger. I can't seem to find mine these days. I feel a littl... more
The Serenity Prayer
Greetings! Here is a link to an article in the New York Times concerning the origins of the Serenity Prayer. I found i... more
Greetings! Here is a link to an article in the New York Times concerning the origins of the Serenity Prayer. I found i... more
this site & sobriety
I just made it 30 days sober and this site helped me to do it. Because of that I donated on-line. I don't have much mon... more
I just made it 30 days sober and this site helped me to do it. Because of that I donated on-line. I don't have much mon... more
Email Addresses for Sharin
Sometimes we're a little bit nervous about posting to sites like this because of anonymity or privacy issues. That... more
Sometimes we're a little bit nervous about posting to sites like this because of anonymity or privacy issues. That... more
Another lonely night
I've been keeping my computer on the pillow next to me, just in case someone needs someone to talk to during the night.&... more
I've been keeping my computer on the pillow next to me, just in case someone needs someone to talk to during the night.&... more
Unconscious Plagiarism
Funny thing this morning. I woke up with partial lyrics for a cute song running through my head, so I grabbed the fake M... more
Funny thing this morning. I woke up with partial lyrics for a cute song running through my head, so I grabbed the fake M... more
Good Fireworks!
Just got back from a meeting where the top was what independence means to them. What a powerful meeting. I h... more
Just got back from a meeting where the top was what independence means to them. What a powerful meeting. I h... more
PONDER THIS
Some marvelous words by Dag Hammarskjold to keep in your heart today. God does not die on the day when we cease to beli... more
Some marvelous words by Dag Hammarskjold to keep in your heart today. God does not die on the day when we cease to beli... more
Gratitude Lists
I just looked over a dozen or so recovery blogs, and at least half of them were basically gratitude lists — and ph... more
I just looked over a dozen or so recovery blogs, and at least half of them were basically gratitude lists — and ph... more
I'm tired
of whiny alcoholics and addicts who still think the whole world revolves around them. I'm tired of being the... more
of whiny alcoholics and addicts who still think the whole world revolves around them. I'm tired of being the... more
Recovery Now -- a new (Chr
Not my particular cup of tea but, should it work for you, I believe it begins next week. http://www.alcoholism-support.... more
Not my particular cup of tea but, should it work for you, I believe it begins next week. http://www.alcoholism-support.... more
Any Bad Dreams Lately?
I recently had a dream where I was drinking a glass of red wine. I can still see the shape of the glass, I can act... more
I recently had a dream where I was drinking a glass of red wine. I can still see the shape of the glass, I can act... more
Trying to get someone else
I don't know if I can do this much longer - I sometimes think I have nothing left to give, or that, maybe, I just don't ... more
I don't know if I can do this much longer - I sometimes think I have nothing left to give, or that, maybe, I just don't ... more
Getting some canine TLC
My dogs are my bliss - they keep me centered, they keep me real, they remind me of what's important. Keep it simpl... more
My dogs are my bliss - they keep me centered, they keep me real, they remind me of what's important. Keep it simpl... more
Finish my step work
I've been dragging along on Step 9 - it's time to get my butt and do the work. My sponsor is the best and just gave me ... more
I've been dragging along on Step 9 - it's time to get my butt and do the work. My sponsor is the best and just gave me ... more
A new friend I've met on t
I've had a lot of wonderful comments on my "though trails" on the home page. I feel like I'm making new ... more
I've had a lot of wonderful comments on my "though trails" on the home page. I feel like I'm making new ... more
Glad to be alive
There have been moments when I wasn't so sure, moments when I felt so dark that going on felt like hell. Today I woke up... more
There have been moments when I wasn't so sure, moments when I felt so dark that going on felt like hell. Today I woke up... more
What a difference a day ma
Feeling really good today. The weather is gorgeous, I haven't killed my kid, my co-worker is trying to push my but... more
Feeling really good today. The weather is gorgeous, I haven't killed my kid, my co-worker is trying to push my but... more
Acceptance makes it easier
Accepting that I drank or prepped to drink for 2-5 hours a ay for 21 years makes going to AA that much easier. The meet... more
Accepting that I drank or prepped to drink for 2-5 hours a ay for 21 years makes going to AA that much easier. The meet... more
Meditating Through Recover
Every Tuesday night I attend a meditation group. There is 40 minutes of minimally guided meditation, following by ... more
Every Tuesday night I attend a meditation group. There is 40 minutes of minimally guided meditation, following by ... more
Going to dinner at the kid
Both daughters, sons-in-law, and at least one granddaughter -- probably both -- will be there. Recovery gave this ... more
Both daughters, sons-in-law, and at least one granddaughter -- probably both -- will be there. Recovery gave this ... more
Channel surfing
Kinda hard to channel surf and write this stuff. Trying to clock my head out legally.
Kinda hard to channel surf and write this stuff. Trying to clock my head out legally.
Earth People
An appreciative client just came by and dropped off a 750 of 12-year-old single malt whiskey. I gave it to a co-worker w... more
An appreciative client just came by and dropped off a 750 of 12-year-old single malt whiskey. I gave it to a co-worker w... more
All the people on this sit
You have become very dear to me, you road warriors - When I'm on the site I feel like I know each one of you personally ... more
You have become very dear to me, you road warriors - When I'm on the site I feel like I know each one of you personally ... more
Every friggin little thing
Why do I complain? God, you are always so good when I remember to look your way!
Why do I complain? God, you are always so good when I remember to look your way!
Hot weather
The sun rained down like artillery today. I could hardly believe how hot is was. I've been trying to go running every da... more
The sun rained down like artillery today. I could hardly believe how hot is was. I've been trying to go running every da... more
blessings.
Bless, bless, bless!!! you who created this website so that we can support ourselves and one another in our recoveries, ... more
Bless, bless, bless!!! you who created this website so that we can support ourselves and one another in our recoveries, ... more
A loved one still using
Detach! Detach! This is not my recovery - it his his! Where is his bottomless bottom?
Detach! Detach! This is not my recovery - it his his! Where is his bottomless bottom?
Not burning my whole kitch
Was cooking dog bones - a dish towel and some plastic bags were too close - they caught on fire and ruined my counter, b... more
Was cooking dog bones - a dish towel and some plastic bags were too close - they caught on fire and ruined my counter, b... more
loving myself
Well, the quote's something like this: one can't love another until one has learned to love one's self. So, trite and SO... more
Well, the quote's something like this: one can't love another until one has learned to love one's self. So, trite and SO... more
Live Your Gratitude
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by th... more
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by th... more
acceptance, a quote
Acceptance may be one of the most difficult things to learn, for it means we must give up the desire to control our life... more
Acceptance may be one of the most difficult things to learn, for it means we must give up the desire to control our life... more