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Skipping our annual camping trip this year 13 bif Jul 2023 Jul 2023 13 3112

On my own for the last six days. And wasn't even tempted to drink. 20 bif Jul 2023 Jul 2023 37 5540

I started having drinking dreams again 8 bif Jun 2023 Jul 2023 3 3523

Great idea re: gratitude lists 7 bif Apr 2023 Jun 2023 7 3213

Does it ever bug you when you see people drinking in a movie? 19 bif Jun 2023 Jun 2023 7 5985

Survived a two-week vacation in the UK. 25 bif May 2023 Jun 2023 71 5933

Does anyone else here do SMART Recovery? 0 bif Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 3238

Today (April 30th) was my 14 year AA anniversary. 14 years sober. 46 Rhiannon12866 May 2023 May 2023 55 8207

A challenging event over the weekend... 7 bif Apr 2023 Apr 2023 17 2975

A couple more challenges ahead of me. 11 bif Apr 2023 Apr 2023 10 4344

My son who is 29 just celebrated his 10 years of sobriety this week. 21 flying_wahini Apr 2023 Apr 2023 48 6522

Sometimes I forget that ..."Today is a Wonderful Day" 6 Stuart G Apr 2023 Apr 2023 12 3383

Alcohol recovery startups Monument and Tempest, anyone here use them in the past? 4 irisblue Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 5508

I need a temporary sponsor, anyone free? 8 irisblue Mar 2023 Apr 2023 2 2848

So my wife's going away for the weekend. 9 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 12 4026

I have used a grocery delivery service for a long time 5 irisblue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 7 5371

Overeaters Anonymous Saved My Life..It is that simple 12 Stuart G Mar 2023 Mar 2023 36 3753

Finally reached the point where I rarely think about drinking! 10 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 15 4822

4 1/2 years sober yesterday! 21 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 27 3486

5 March 2023, things I am grateful for, in no particular order. 5 irisblue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 23 5065

18 months sober 10 RainCaster Jan 2023 Feb 2023 33 3982

Slightly challenging weekend ahead 2 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 11 2890

This is a heart for my group. ❤️ Y'all help me keeping on. 1 irisblue Feb 2023 Feb 2023 8 4040

Watching the movie "To Leslie" sure makes me glad I'm sober 4 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 2 3525

I passed on going to a cocktail party the other night 7 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 12 3781

I have a serious drinking problem ... 40 SarcasticSatyr Dec 2021 Jan 2023 25 9822

New alcohol research shows drinking small amounts can still be harmful to health - PBS NewsHour 16 Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 24 9260

Stayed sober on vacation! 3 bif Jan 2023 Jan 2023 14 1611

3 years today: no booze 37 LudwigPastorius Jan 2023 Jan 2023 31 7809

Adderall addiction 11 RamblingRose Jan 2023 Jan 2023 4 2383

Addiction & Recovery Continued...

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I survived Christmas! 30 bif Dec 2022 Jan 2023 87 6104

So glad the Holidays are behind me! 6 bif Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 3636

Anthony Hopkins celebrates 47 years of sobriety: 'I have found a life where no one bullies' 4 Bristlecone Dec 2022 Dec 2022 19 4868

This is a tough time of year for me. 5 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 12 4340

Taking another try at NA 17 happybird Dec 2022 Dec 2022 45 4388

I'm finally going to a holiday work party 19 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 14 5590

Seasonal Affective Disorder and alcoholism & a question from a possible sponsor 4 irisblue Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 2463

Does anyone else here do SMART recovery? 1 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 0 2545

Is everyone ready for the holidays? 5 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 1990

A Happy and sober Thanksgiving everyone! 5 bif Nov 2022 Nov 2022 7 2671

My addiction is food. Today, I tried on a pair of pants, I haven't worn in 40 years. Perfect fit. 8 Stuart G Nov 2022 Nov 2022 18 4133

Another benefit for quitting drinking 8 bif Oct 2022 Nov 2022 14 4025

Estimated Deaths Attributable to Excessive Alcohol Use Among US Adults Aged 20 to 64 Years, 7 irisblue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 4 4083

Alcohol death toll is growing, US government reports say 2 irisblue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 5 1837

Another very bad addiction that is bad..very bad: "salt" (salt also kills!) 32 Stuart G Jul 2022 Nov 2022 32 37272

Tomorrow is recycle pick up day. 10 irisblue Sep 2022 Oct 2022 14 2803

In today's meeting, someone pointed out 11 irisblue Sep 2022 Oct 2022 11 7558

Things I am grateful for 7 irisblue Oct 2022 Oct 2022 15 3014

TGIM! 6 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 11 2133

I'm batching it again this weekend. 4 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 7 2791

Well, my wife went away for the weekend... 46 bif Aug 2022 Sep 2022 189 14313

Just celebrated my 4th year of sobriety! 42 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 66 4954

Is this a bad habit to get into? 11 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 6 4837

Argh! 7 GPV Aug 2022 Sep 2022 5 2400

psilocybin Shows promise for treatment of alcoholism 3 captain queeg Aug 2022 Aug 2022 2 3957

Summers End by John Prine 0 irisblue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 5 1967

Southern Ohio/Portsmouth DUers, needle exchange 0 irisblue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 4 2586

Why isn't it easy?..It is not easy, never has been. Changing one's life is very, very, difficult. 9 Stuart G Jul 2022 Jul 2022 22 6156

Any one up? Middle of the night US* update* 24 irisblue Jul 2022 Jul 2022 6 4393

Things I am grateful for Sunday 17July 2022 3 irisblue Jul 2022 Jul 2022 12 2611

Addiction & Recovery Continued...

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Recovered Alcoholics 15 no_hypocrisy Jun 2022 Jul 2022 3 2783

Restarting my count. Which sucks. 17 irisblue Jun 2022 Jul 2022 13 4260

i dont usually post here, but 0 mopinko Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 2684

The Minneapolis Alano may have to close - donations less than 1/3 pre-covid levels 3 progree Jun 2022 Jul 2022 4 3949

Things I am grateful for today Friday 24 June 2022 3 irisblue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 2281

A suggestion for friends and family of folks in recovery 13 bif Mar 2022 Jun 2022 32 5100

Todays gratitude -Friday, May 20, 2022 3 irisblue May 2022 Jun 2022 7 2106

Anyone else have problems with parties? 24 bif Jun 2022 Jun 2022 13 4904

One of the Most Important Ideas I Ever Heard In Meetings: "You Can't Change The Past" 5 Stuart G Jun 2022 Jun 2022 5 3483

Ugh! The weekend! 11 bif Apr 2022 May 2022 5 2715

I was the only adult not drinking at our Easter dinner this evening. 29 bif Apr 2022 Apr 2022 58 7861

Is Al-anon a religious organization? 22 RamblingRose Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 3433

"Don't focus on who you were, but who you want to be." That's my mantra! 4 bif Mar 2022 Apr 2022 5 3501

I'm having a day. Sigh. 6 irisblue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 2303

Things I am grateful for 18 March 2022, in no particular order 14 irisblue Mar 2022 Apr 2022 17 4419

This message was self-deleted by its author 13 NightWatcher Mar 2022 Mar 2022 2 2455

An addiction rarely discussed..Yes, I have it ."SUGAR" in COOKIES AND CANDY..Should we discuss it? 11 Stuart G Mar 2022 Mar 2022 5 5112

Well that was a rough weekend! TGIM! 7 bif Mar 2022 Mar 2022 13 2128

Gonna be a tuff day, but I'll get through it 10 kozar Mar 2022 Mar 2022 16 3514

In Joining AA I have met some fine empathetic compassionate people 3 Duncanpup Mar 2022 Mar 2022 13 3449

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