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Skipping our annual camping trip this year 13 bif Jul 2023 Jul 2023 13 3096

On my own for the last six days. And wasn't even tempted to drink. 20 bif Jul 2023 Jul 2023 37 5469

I started having drinking dreams again 8 bif Jun 2023 Jul 2023 3 3477

Great idea re: gratitude lists 7 bif Apr 2023 Jun 2023 7 3184

Does it ever bug you when you see people drinking in a movie? 19 bif Jun 2023 Jun 2023 7 5925

Survived a two-week vacation in the UK. 25 bif May 2023 Jun 2023 71 5832

Does anyone else here do SMART Recovery? 0 bif Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 3222

Today (April 30th) was my 14 year AA anniversary. 14 years sober. 46 Rhiannon12866 May 2023 May 2023 55 8074

A challenging event over the weekend... 7 bif Apr 2023 Apr 2023 17 2940

A couple more challenges ahead of me. 11 bif Apr 2023 Apr 2023 10 4291

My son who is 29 just celebrated his 10 years of sobriety this week. 21 flying_wahini Apr 2023 Apr 2023 48 6474

Sometimes I forget that ..."Today is a Wonderful Day" 6 Stuart G Apr 2023 Apr 2023 12 3358

Alcohol recovery startups Monument and Tempest, anyone here use them in the past? 4 irisblue Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 5474

I need a temporary sponsor, anyone free? 8 irisblue Mar 2023 Apr 2023 2 2815

So my wife's going away for the weekend. 9 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 12 4010

I have used a grocery delivery service for a long time 5 irisblue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 7 5349

Overeaters Anonymous Saved My Life..It is that simple 12 Stuart G Mar 2023 Mar 2023 36 3721

Finally reached the point where I rarely think about drinking! 10 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 15 4779

4 1/2 years sober yesterday! 21 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 27 3448

5 March 2023, things I am grateful for, in no particular order. 5 irisblue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 23 5048

18 months sober 10 RainCaster Jan 2023 Feb 2023 33 3950

Slightly challenging weekend ahead 2 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 11 2872

This is a heart for my group. ❤️ Y'all help me keeping on. 1 irisblue Feb 2023 Feb 2023 8 4028

Watching the movie "To Leslie" sure makes me glad I'm sober 4 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 2 3500

I passed on going to a cocktail party the other night 7 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 12 3759

I have a serious drinking problem ... 40 SarcasticSatyr Dec 2021 Jan 2023 25 9676

New alcohol research shows drinking small amounts can still be harmful to health - PBS NewsHour 16 Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 24 9217

Stayed sober on vacation! 3 bif Jan 2023 Jan 2023 14 1593

3 years today: no booze 37 LudwigPastorius Jan 2023 Jan 2023 31 7772

Adderall addiction 11 RamblingRose Jan 2023 Jan 2023 4 2345

Addiction & Recovery Continued...

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I survived Christmas! 30 bif Dec 2022 Jan 2023 87 6003

So glad the Holidays are behind me! 6 bif Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 3607

Anthony Hopkins celebrates 47 years of sobriety: 'I have found a life where no one bullies' 4 Bristlecone Dec 2022 Dec 2022 19 4838

This is a tough time of year for me. 5 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 12 4325

Taking another try at NA 17 happybird Dec 2022 Dec 2022 45 4305

I'm finally going to a holiday work party 19 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 14 5514

Seasonal Affective Disorder and alcoholism & a question from a possible sponsor 4 irisblue Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 2433

Does anyone else here do SMART recovery? 1 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 0 2529

Is everyone ready for the holidays? 5 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 1950

A Happy and sober Thanksgiving everyone! 5 bif Nov 2022 Nov 2022 7 2654

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 4102

Another benefit for quitting drinking 8 bif Oct 2022 Nov 2022 14 4005

Estimated Deaths Attributable to Excessive Alcohol Use Among US Adults Aged 20 to 64 Years, 7 irisblue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 4 4047

Alcohol death toll is growing, US government reports say 2 irisblue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 5 1820

Another very bad addiction that is bad..very bad: "salt" (salt also kills!) 32 Stuart G Jul 2022 Nov 2022 32 37183

Tomorrow is recycle pick up day. 10 irisblue Sep 2022 Oct 2022 14 2774

In today's meeting, someone pointed out 11 irisblue Sep 2022 Oct 2022 11 7520

Things I am grateful for 7 irisblue Oct 2022 Oct 2022 15 2997

TGIM! 6 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 11 2106

I'm batching it again this weekend. 4 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 7 2770

Well, my wife went away for the weekend... 46 bif Aug 2022 Sep 2022 189 14133

Just celebrated my 4th year of sobriety! 42 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 66 4788

Is this a bad habit to get into? 11 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 6 4793

Argh! 7 GPV Aug 2022 Sep 2022 5 2371

psilocybin Shows promise for treatment of alcoholism 3 captain queeg Aug 2022 Aug 2022 2 3929

Summers End by John Prine 0 irisblue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 5 1950

Southern Ohio/Portsmouth DUers, needle exchange 0 irisblue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 4 2568

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 6122

Any one up? Middle of the night US* update* 24 irisblue Jul 2022 Jul 2022 6 4346

Things I am grateful for Sunday 17July 2022 3 irisblue Jul 2022 Jul 2022 12 2591

Addiction & Recovery Continued...

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Recovered Alcoholics 15 no_hypocrisy Jun 2022 Jul 2022 3 2756

Restarting my count. Which sucks. 17 irisblue Jun 2022 Jul 2022 13 4186

i dont usually post here, but 0 mopinko Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 2668

The Minneapolis Alano may have to close - donations less than 1/3 pre-covid levels 3 progree Jun 2022 Jul 2022 4 3909

Things I am grateful for today Friday 24 June 2022 3 irisblue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 2255

A suggestion for friends and family of folks in recovery 13 bif Mar 2022 Jun 2022 32 5041

Todays gratitude -Friday, May 20, 2022 3 irisblue May 2022 Jun 2022 7 2078

Anyone else have problems with parties? 24 bif Jun 2022 Jun 2022 13 4844

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 3458

Ugh! The weekend! 11 bif Apr 2022 May 2022 5 2670

I was the only adult not drinking at our Easter dinner this evening. 29 bif Apr 2022 Apr 2022 58 7767

Is Al-anon a religious organization? 22 RamblingRose Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 3370

"Don't focus on who you were, but who you want to be." That's my mantra! 4 bif Mar 2022 Apr 2022 5 3472

I'm having a day. Sigh. 6 irisblue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 2272

Things I am grateful for 18 March 2022, in no particular order 14 irisblue Mar 2022 Apr 2022 17 4375

This message was self-deleted by its author 13 NightWatcher Mar 2022 Mar 2022 2 2406

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 5086

Well that was a rough weekend! TGIM! 7 bif Mar 2022 Mar 2022 13 2104

Gonna be a tuff day, but I'll get through it 10 kozar Mar 2022 Mar 2022 16 3470

In Joining AA I have met some fine empathetic compassionate people 3 Duncanpup Mar 2022 Mar 2022 13 3409

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