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Anxiety (for the July 4 Holidays)
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I am leaving this post for the weekend. Any reading on anxiety from Courage to Change may help. This one particularly looked inviting to me from Courage to Change. p. 290 Sometimes, there is just too much going on, or too many folks around...
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wallsal55
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Relapse Again
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Well he has relapsed again. Can't go more than 2 or 3 months. Was going to AA meetings almost daily but it did no good. He even called whole bunch of counsellors in the phone book yesterday but few took medicaid and those that did were not taking new patients. Really starting t...
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lebe27
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I am ok!!!!! (c:
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I went to the surgeon today. He has done a lot of breast reductions. He also has felt a lot of breast tissue that has problems there.
He said mine felt fine.That what he thinks she felt was scare tissue from a lump I had removed before. He also said that may be what is getting sore.
Of course It was no...
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debilyn
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Shasta(Idaho), meth, daughter
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Hello friends,
Wow, this story with the girl Shasta Groene has hit close to home with me. My daughter's old boyfriend that I have called her druggy boyfriend who lives in Fargo, ND where that Joseph Duncan is from sells meth there! My daughter went to High School with her ex-boyfriend w...
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cdb
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Where is josey? anybody know?
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Hello friends,
Josey was suppose to email me from the message board. If you see her would you tell her I sent her some email from the message board here and I am waiting for a reply. Please give her lots of hugs too as she is going through some new stressful things now. cdb
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cdb
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BUSINESS MEETING POSTPONED
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The Business Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 6 is postponed to the following Wednesday, July 13, at 7:00 PM EST.
Yours in recovery - Shimo (Jeri) -- Edited by shimo at 13:29, 2005-07-03
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TUESDAY A.M. MEETING - JULY 5
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I am unable to chair the meeting for Tuesday morning. Hope someone will be able to step up in my place and I thank you in advance.
Yours in recovery - Shimo (Jeri)
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shimo
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forced retirement
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Well Friday was a down day for hubby and me he was forced to retire from his stressful
job he will be 67 in Sept and really I feel it is a blessing in disguise he was getting so
tired he kind of wanted to go another year but I dont think in my heart he would have
made it without getting sick or something. I d...
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Busbe
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AMBER ALERT
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Hey (((((((roomies)))))) a child has gone missing in my home town of Gardner Mass. Many news People and the community are on the look out she is twelve her name is Raven Randall, she was last seen being abducted into a green Mini van with a colored man, Please pray for her saftey. Massachusetts has had nu...
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cloud
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A filed for divorce
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Two nights ago I got served with divorce .....which I do not want. He told me he did it because I scared him. I am without a job and told him I was considering going to my parents for six weeks to work....I will make a minimum of 3000.00 during that time... making enough to pay the bills at home and not eat up al...
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swolves
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Doing well :)
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Hello friends,
I made it to my destination and things are going well. I am just very tired and so is my mom. I hope all is going well with all of you. I am saying prayers for those on my prayer list and also all of you here. My daughter still does not have a job and that boyfriend of hers is still visitin...
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cdb
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Surrender
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Surrender means saying, "Okay, God. I'll do whatever You want." Faith in the God of our recovery means we trust that, eventually, we'll like doing that.
Today, I will surrender to my Higher Power. I'll tust that God's plan for me will be go...
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wallsal55
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Thanks to HP
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I want to say a thank you to my HP for the small miracles in my life and the lives of others. Yesterday was my son's high school graduation. The ceremony was at 10:00 in the morning, on a work day for my a hubby, so he was actually sober and not reeking of alcohol at the event. Thank you HP.
Also yester...
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bcanuck
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Questions
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Hey all, glad to be here, hope you guys are doing well.
Just when i think i have all the answers(ha ha) something new pops up in my mind. i am going to go back to school in the fall so i can get a better paying job to support myself and two children so i can leave my a. but then i think if i k...
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browneyes
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How do I stop the worry?
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My son had been thru rehab numerous times and has always relapsed. He was living with us for a while but it didn't work out. Now I haven't heard from him in 6 weeks. I've learned to detach from his problem but I cant detach from him-I worry a lot about his well-being and where he is. We have been attending wee...
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neeinil
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July 4, Independence Day
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Celebrate your freedom....July 4th ( More Language of Letting Go )
Today in the United States, we celebrate our nation's independence. Why not take a moment to celebrate your independence as well? Whether you've found freed...
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wallsal55
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old feelings and old patterns
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Well, here I am again... I am faced with a $1,600 medical bill, partially because I didn't check to make sure I was with an "in-network" doctor. And I am sitting here and wondering how I get myself into these messes financially... It's not uncommon for me to get my finances in order and then basicall...
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jessi
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I filed for divorce
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For those who have been following my sordid tale---I went to the lawyer and filed for divorce today. I feel really good about the decision. I feel some peace knowing I'll never have to hope for help from my A, never have to count on him for anything again. I've completely given up all...
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mom to 2
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Prayers pls for struggling newborn
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Hi You guys
Me again...asking for more prayers.
A baby girl was born a few hours ago to a young coulpe ( family friends) with "severe downs- syndrome" and there is a possibility the little girl may not make it
This news came as a total shock to the family, as prenatal testing had never reveal...
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fiona123
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Chime in for the 4th Wkend.
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I hope everyone has a safe and somewhat calm 4th weekend. Just chiming in to say that it has been for me one of the toughest holidays in the past to get through. Without this board, I've had a couple of 4th of July's--well I made it ! Alive and well. I know one...
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wallsal55
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Bein an Op
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It is really hard to be an op. But it is very well worth it to give service to the group. I remember the days deblyin were talking about with lulu and mell1000 and bd. I miss those days very much. I do find the room has changed and its hard to take because of my expectations. and what it once was. I am not saying t...
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kerry5
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help on friday please?
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hi all, i have court scheduled for child support issues on friday 7/1...... although it promises to be a action packed fun filled morning, i will have to ask someone to fill in for me chairing cause it will prevent me from being here.
thank you in advance you wonderful person that steps up!!!!!...
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mastiff
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My A comes back Friday
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I wish I had more time to heal.
Alot of emotions right now.
30 days is not enough.
I wish I could be positive about this.
Let the shit hit the fan. I have to move on.
Taking one minute at a time.
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tullemars
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The Ant
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Hello (((((((Recovery Buddies))))))))
I heard a story this morning that I liked and thought I would share it with yall. Some of you may have heard it, but it was a new one to me.
There was this ant, a very hardworking, loyal member of the colony. He was always there toiling away carryin...
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david62
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Jest fer Eden Lovers!!
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Everything is normal here. Slept with 3 Bassets last night. Rufus just climbed
> on Lusterpig, who sleeps next to my bed on a pile of blankets, and got on my
> bed.
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> Of course my huge Winnie cat was up there too. She kept me quiet. Everytime I
> would say,"geez, YOU GUYS MOVE OVER!!" She would jump up,... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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debilyn
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New to al anon
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Hi I am new to al anon having attended my first meeting last week. I am in need of some support and guidance if possible. I live in Utah and the meetings here are very small. I have been reading the book how al anon works and am enjoying it, but am not sure how to put the steps in motion or into my life. Can anyone...
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loulou
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kids, respect and ADD
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Okay, now that I have introduced myself...this is my primary parenting problem. We are a blended home. Because my partner (I notice you call them your "A" here, so...) my A drinks only in the evening, during the day and early evening she is a great co-parent. She loves the ki...
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Stephanie
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Introduction
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I just wanted to introduce myself. I am the mother of two, a girl 14 and a boy 12. My partner of 2 and 1/2 years is a "functional" alcoholic. She is a professional woman and maintains her work but drinks each night.
I look forward to having somewhere to ask questions particularly ab...
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Stephanie
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Feeling the guilt
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hey guys
well it is late and i just had a talk with my kids. they are 8 and almost 5. we were going to bed and my daughter (8) just bursts out with "i wanna move away from dad, i hate him, and i don't care if i have to switch schools again and i don't care if you have to work and i have to go to daycare&...
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browneyes
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Wednesday A.m Meeting June 29th
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i will not be able to chair tommorow morning as i am visiting a friend thanks ill replace someone this week later in the week
kerry
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kerry5
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Need help!
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Hi All,
I'm new to the board and I'm hoping you all can guide me in the right direction.
I'm far from new to Alcholism, my Mom is recovering, sober for over 9 years (Thank God). My newest problem is with my Sister-in-Law (my husbands sister). I love her dearly, she's like the sister I nev...
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Someone who cares
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prayers please
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Hi gang, I noticed we hadn't heard from jj for awhile, so I emailed her to see if she was ok. It was so unlike her not to be here cheering us all on, compforting anyone who needed it. She is living with her parents right now, so doesn't have access to a computor.
I know a lot of us tend to isolate when we're goi...
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TLC2
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cbd
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Hi cbd,
You said you were leaving again. When are you going and when will you be back? I really miss you when you are gone you have been so much help to me. If you can while your gone you could email me at ItsmeTC88@aol.com. It would be very helpfu...
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ItsmeTC
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how do i hand over completely
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I am a very grateful member of this programme and i have had great experiences ever since joining al fews years ago. However i have my driving test comimg up next week and this will be my fourth attempt i have prayed about it and i thought i had completely handed over this situation to...
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hopeful
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how important is it? message
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This morning I was reading, and a little quote caught my eye. I'd like to share with you.
"If you get this upset when you burn the toast, how will you feel when the house burns down?"
It just got me thinking of how I react somedays when a little something goes wrong. Maybe next time I'll sa...
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Belongtome
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frog in the water
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Frog In The Water
A few years back, there was a story going around the 12-step rooms about a frog in the water. It goes like this: If you put a frog into a pan of boiling water, it will jump out faster than the eye can see. But if you put the frog into a pan of water that is the frog's body temperature and then sl...
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elizabeth
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Suppport as needed
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Hello, I am new to this group. My husband is an A. I love him so dearly. He is a great man. Even when drinking he would never hurt me or our children. He just gets quiet for the most part and acts like a clammed shell fish. He will forget things I tell him, or say that I never told him. But aside from all that I can d... >
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Angel
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Are you telling yourself the truth?
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So often we get on automatic pilot in our lives where we don't really challenge the things we say to ourselves.
When you look at the world and you talk to yourself about what's going on, you trust yourself. You just assume that you would tell yourself the truth. But, you need to stop and ask, are you givi...
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elizabeth
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Advice Needed
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This is the first time I've ever done anything like this.. and it feels a little awkward.
My father is an alcoholic. He always has been but in the last two years things have gotten out of control. We were on the verge of losing everything and moved to GA to get a fresh start. Well, things aren't working ou...
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laughmybutt25
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Muddling Through
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Hi all,
This week has definetly tested my will. I spent alot of it angry and frustrated, then on Thursday night I go bowling, for me, my night out. My a came home in an ugly mood, I started a conversation with him about something that happened at work, that set h...
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holly123
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Back home
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Hey All!!
TLC you are so sweet!!!! Thank you all for your loving support and prayers. My health is still on the better side of what it was but yes some symptoms have come back which I was well aware was a possibility but hoped that it would not. :( I did finally here back from my Doctor...
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jj
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What to do when religion topic comes up?
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Hello friends,
I am under the understanding that we are not to discuss religion or politics in the chat room. I am not sure how to handle this when several people decide to get into a discussion. I did try to say we don't discuss religion or politics here but was taken as being pushy by myself and another...
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cdb
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Drinking at home
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I would like some advice about my A drinking at home. He goes down in the basement every night - usually after 11 PM. and gets drunk. I hate it. Of course my nagging about it hasn't helped. He says at least he's not at the bar. In some ways I agree. I used to stay up all night wonderi...
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suzee
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moving day
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I signed the lease today and will move my clothes and bike into the apartment tomorrow. I will buy an aero bed - inflatable bed to sleep on until my furniture gets delivered.
I let myself cry as I left my new place
Just for a few moments
14 years is a long time.
Thanks to all who held my hand...
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megan
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Yosemite Summit Conference....getting closer
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Hi all, just reminding you that if your thinking about coming to the Yosemite Conference with us, or if you just want more info on it, you should email Jim at ysc@sti.net . Next week my home group and the AA group will be stuffing flyers and sending them out to those on the list!!!!!!!!!&nbs...
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mastiff
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TUESDAY A.M. MEETING
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I am unable to honor my commitment to chair the meeting for tomorrow morning as I need to pick my sister up at the airport. Hoping someone will step up and chair for me and I thank you in advance.
Shimo (Jeri)
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shimo
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when to ask questions
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My A is in recovery, or so he says, I am having trouble believing him. He finished a 30 day rehab and is home now. He has had 2 relapses and the contract was that he will have to find another place to live if it happens again. He was open about the relapses he had, but now I think he will hid a...
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maka
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Leaving again on Wednesday
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Hello friends,
I will be leaving to be with my mom on Wednesday. My dad is traveling to Arizona with my uncle to get my parent's belongings. My parents recently moved from Arizona to North Dakota to be closer to me because of their failing health. My mom has alzheimers so I will be w...
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cdb
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Be a sign
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Hi (((everyone))),
I was listening to a person speak yesterday on the radio and this person said something that was like finally putting that light fixture in that dark closet that I've been dealing with and thinking about for so long.
I know in my own case, when I first sta...
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david62
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he's lying
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I have never caught my A husband lying to me before. He has always been truthful in the past. I know that that sounds niave but I know when he's been drinking just by looking at him. He never denied it before, until last night. He asked me why I thought that he had been drinking. I told him I could smell it. He l...
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whitie
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What did he really say?
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My wonderful recovering A of a husband moved out June 1. I cried and then painted the inside of the house. I have every instruction book out trying to figure out how the computer, television, chainsaw, etc. works. My husband would never show me or the boys how to be self sufficient. Not a problem, I calle...
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nmike
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Reason Season Or a Lifetime
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People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
>When you
> > know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.
> >
> > &nb...
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kerry5
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I'm so grateful
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hey guys
i am so grateful for all of you. reading all of your posts gave me lots of ideas and reminded me to go back to my program. After i posted, i decided to walk on my treadmill and take a shower and i felt better. i prayed and thought of all of the things i was grateful for and it helpe...
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browneyes
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Thoughts to live by....
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Maybe God wanted us to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift. Maybe when the door of happiness closes, another opens, but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don't see the one which has...
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elizabeth
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Moments in Life
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There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real! When the door of happiness closes, another opens; but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don't see the one, which has been opened for us. Don't go for looks; they c...
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kerry5
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it's been so hard
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Hi all,
I've posted before about the trials and tribulations of my binge drinking hubby who went to rehab and now has relapsed in a way that is unimaginable. I think he drank for nearly a week straight (his own words) and he cried on the phone to me that he never did anything like that before and he...
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mom to 2
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Thanks to Isabela
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Wow!!
You brought up some very relavent points in a clear well-thought -out way and I thank you. You are right about me taking care of me and I am scared that he will turn on me if he finds out. Thanks for understanding that point. But I also have no where to go and no money. My fa...
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browneyes
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STRUGGLING WITH REALITY
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Few of us intentionally refused to see the reality of our lives or the circumstances in which we find ourselves.But the truth is that most of us have indeed done so. In alanon we eventually come to see the many ways we had unknowingly blocked out a whole segments of our past and present. We recognize situ...
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gardengal
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Step Three
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Made a desicion to turn our will and lives over to the care of God as we understand Him.
I am going on my third step and I wonder how as a parent I will turn my will and live over to God. What as a parent is my will? I have to make desicions and take action or he will walk all over me(my son). How do I tell the differ...
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ItsmeTC
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Sat 6/25/05 Evening Meeting
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I need to appologize in advance... I have had some personal issues come up and will not be able to chair the meeting tonight... I hope that someone else can step forward and take the chair....
Again Sorry for the short notice....
Bob
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NightWatcher
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