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Dave R · Dave R

"With the love that I am shown in Narcotics Anonymous, I have no excuse for loneliness." Basic Text p. 262 Addiction is a lonely disease. We may be surrounded by people but, sooner or later, our addiction drives a wedge between us and even our closest loved ones. Many of us are driven to Narco...

LizC · LizC

so im just checking in and i have GREAT news. well it isnt that great but im pretty happy about it. 1) im still clean. 2) me and my boyfriend are doing much better than the last time i posted. 3) i joined a gym. i used to workout everyday in high school and i forgot how good it felt to be drenched in sweat. SO GOOD...

Dave R · Dave R

Words cannot describe the sense of spiritual awareness that we receive when we have given something, no matter how small, to another person.Basic Text, p. 104=Sometimes it seems as though there is so much wrong with the world that we might as well forget trying to make a difference. After all, we t...

Dave R · Dave R

When we admit that our lives have become unmanageable, we dont have to argue our point of view.... We no longer have to be right all the time.Basic Text, p. 58=Nothing isolates us more quickly from the warmth and camaraderie of our fellow NA members than having to be right. Insecure, we pretend to b...

MIKEF · MIKEF

My 23 year old daughter had back surgery yesterday for a bulging herniated disc that has kept her pretty debilatated for about 11 months. After much prayer,2 Neuro/Ortho opinions she decided for her quality of life(especially with our precious new gift from God ,Jaelyn Amiah,4 months old)to have s...

PAR · PAR

Went to my second meeting tonite...it was good. Talked to a woman there who has 20+ years of sobriety about being my sponsor, she said she would. Here's where it gets confusing...I have quit cold turkey all the opiates I was doing but I am still smoking pot. I told this lady this and she said that I need to q...

Dave R · Dave R

Our best thinking got us into trouble.... Recovery is an active change in our ideas and attitudes.Basic Text, p. 55=In active addiction, the world probably looked like a horrible place. Using helped us tolerate the world we saw. Today, however, we understand that the worlds condition wasnt...

Alley · Alley

so loving this new way of life I've been blessed with cant wait to see what tomorrow has in store cause every day is different. although each is not always great its not the worst either so for those having a rough time keep your head up and remember you are loved all over the world and have plenty to be grate...

Dave R · Dave R

Before we got clean, most of our actions were guided by impulse. Today, we are not locked into this type of thinking. Basic Text, p. 90 =Ever been tempted to do something even when you knew the results would be disastrous? Ever thought about how much it was going to hurt to do what you were tempted to d...

Dave R · Dave R

We emphasize setting our house in order because it brings us relief. Basic Text, p. 97 =Focusing on what others are doing can provide momentary relief from having to take a look at ourselves. But one of the secrets of success in Narcotics Anonymous is making sure our own house is in order. So what do...

Alley · Alley

So when do we learn to let go of our hard times or times that just irritate us ..... When we feel like we are hopeless remind yourself just do the next right thing and let the god of your understanding guide you in the right direction is my thoughts for that love yall tootles....

Dave R · Dave R

We suspect that if we do not use what we have, we will lose what we have. Basic Text, p. 78 =Addiction gave a pattern to our lives, and with it a meaninga dark, diseased meaning, to be sure, but a meaning nonetheless. The Narcotics Anonymous recovery program gives us a new pattern of living to replace o...

Raman · Raman

Low self-esteem to good self-esteem and reverse,,, this can happen without warning. When Im in comfort zone and feelin ok about myself, there comes the low tide.... Today it came when I was watchin X-Factor with my daughter. Watchin those kids, its like I missed the bus and had to wait hellava long tim...

Brandi65 · Brandi65

Hi family! Havent been on for awhile..Was busy moving my business AND myself into a new residence...things are finally beginning to settle down now..I hope everyone is doing FABULOUS and WELCOME to all the newcomers!

Dave R · Dave R

As recovering addicts, we find that we are still dependent, but our dependence has shifted from the things around us to a loving God and the inner strength we get in our relationship with Him. Basic Text, pp. 71 =For many addicts, rebelliousness is second nature. We didnt want to depend on anyone or...

Kid21 · Kid21

So. The Short version. Dad died. Drugs. Rehab. Meetings. Boyfriend. Fiance. Break up. Moved home. Moving on... I would have 3 years on 1/1 except.... I drank of 6/4 I drank for my 21st birthday and last night I smoked a joint. I drank for no apparent reason on the 4th. I drank on my 21st cause I felt entitle...

Meditation Man · Meditation Man

My pain comes from deep inside Nothing I have ever done allows me to hide..... I sit here sometimes with tears rolling down my face I would even go to say...It is hate...... Today is no different than most other days I look around for yet another place..... I think about the life that I have had Some of it go...

Dave R · Dave R

Many of us have difficulty admitting that we caused harm for others... We cut away our justifications and our ideas of being a victim. Basic Text, p. 38 =Our lives are progressing nicely. Things are going good, and each year in recovery brings more material and spiritual gifts. We may have a litt...

Dave R · Dave R

Projections about actually making amends can be a major obstacle both in making the list and in becoming willing. Basic Text, p. 39 =The Eighth Step asks us to become willing to make amends to all persons we have harmed. As we approach this step, we may wonder what the outcome of our amends will be. W...

irab · irab

Am new to this board. Free based cocaine for 2 years, now c/s for 12 years thru 12 steps. Also have bipolar disorder. Am retired psychiatrist. Am working step 12 -but also re-working all steps - Would be glad to offer help, sharing, wisdom, my story, and answer any questions I can. Can also be ( if all...

Raman · Raman

nezyb · nezyb

Just returned from a week long family vacation, my first one sober in as long as I can remember. I was pretty anxious, as previous vacations, especially over the last couple of years, have been a bust. I was worried about being on a boat for 4 hours for a wedding with my family of origin, many of whom ar...

Dave R · Dave R

When we first begin to enjoy relief from our addiction, we run the risk of assuming control of our lives again. We forget the agony and pain that we have known. Basic Text, p. 50 =Many of us have been thirty-day wonders. We were desperate and dying when we showed up at our first NA meeting. We identif...

Dave R · Dave R

Our egos, once so large and dominant, now take a back seat because we are in harmony with a loving God. We find that we lead richer, happier, and much fuller lives when we lose self-will. Basic Text, p. 105 =Addiction and self-will go hand in hand. The unmanageability that we admitted to in Step One w...

Hardpl8 · Hardpl8

I am new online meetings but have been a struggling addict for more than 5yrs. Every time that I quit using the dope & pills, I get very depressed and don't feel like myself at all. So i keep going back to one drug or another in order to "feel right". Has anyone else experienced this and do yo...

Dave R · Dave R

We grasp the limitless strength provided for us through our daily prayer and surrender as long as we keep faith and renew it. Basic Text, p. 46 =There are two parts to recovery: getting clean, and staying clean. Getting clean is comparatively easy because we only have to do it once. Staying clean i...

Dave R · Dave R

We learn that pain can be a motivating factor in recovery. Basic Text, p. 30 =Painwho needs it! we think whenever were in it. We see no good purpose for pain. It seems to be a pointless exercise in suffering. If someone happens to mention spiritual growth to us while were in pain, we most likely snor...

Manon · Manon

AS october 11th starts to near i find my self still pisses off i was to stupid to even pull that off i still hate the world rather or not i still put my smile on i have been faking it till i make it since but does the desire of death after being so close ever go away as for me i try to calculate where i went wrong the...

Dave R · Dave R

Our real value is in being ourselves.Basic Text, p. 105=Over and over, we have tried to live up to the expectations of those around us. We may have been raised believing that we were okay if we earned good grades in school, cleaned our rooms, or dressed a certain way. Always wanting to belong and be l...

Lainie · Lainie

Do you know anyone that might need a daughter-figure in his life?? A HUGE source of issues for my girlfriend is from her dad not caring for her, being there or advising her to make healthy decisions throughout her youth. Even when he writes to her, currently from prison, its all about him his issues on...

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	JFT October 14 The end of loneliness (Preview) "With the love that I am shown in Narcotics Anonymous, I have no excuse for loneliness." Basic Text p. 262 Addiction is a lonely disease. We may be surrounded by people but, sooner or later, our addiction drives a wedge between us and even our closest loved ones. Many of us are driven to Narco...	Dave R	0	501	Oct 14, 2011 by Dave R
	:) (Preview) so im just checking in and i have GREAT news. well it isnt that great but im pretty happy about it. 1) im still clean. 2) me and my boyfriend are doing much better than the last time i posted. 3) i joined a gym. i used to workout everyday in high school and i forgot how good it felt to be drenched in sweat. SO GOOD...	LizC	5	460	Oct 13, 2011 by Dave R
	JFT October 13 Making a difference (Preview) Words cannot describe the sense of spiritual awareness that we receive when we have given something, no matter how small, to another person.Basic Text, p. 104=Sometimes it seems as though there is so much wrong with the world that we might as well forget trying to make a difference. After all, we t...	Dave R	0	375	Oct 13, 2011 by Dave R
	JFT October 12 Being right (Preview) When we admit that our lives have become unmanageable, we dont have to argue our point of view.... We no longer have to be right all the time.Basic Text, p. 58=Nothing isolates us more quickly from the warmth and camaraderie of our fellow NA members than having to be right. Insecure, we pretend to b...	Dave R	0	378	Oct 12, 2011 by Dave R
	God always in charge! (Preview) My 23 year old daughter had back surgery yesterday for a bulging herniated disc that has kept her pretty debilatated for about 11 months. After much prayer,2 Neuro/Ortho opinions she decided for her quality of life(especially with our precious new gift from God ,Jaelyn Amiah,4 months old)to have s...	MIKEF	2	454	Oct 12, 2011 by Raman
	Confused!!! (Preview) Went to my second meeting tonite...it was good. Talked to a woman there who has 20+ years of sobriety about being my sponsor, she said she would. Here's where it gets confusing...I have quit cold turkey all the opiates I was doing but I am still smoking pot. I told this lady this and she said that I need to q...	PAR	17	744	Oct 11, 2011 by mlutton
	JFT October 11 Eyeglasses and attitudes (Preview) Our best thinking got us into trouble.... Recovery is an active change in our ideas and attitudes.Basic Text, p. 55=In active addiction, the world probably looked like a horrible place. Using helped us tolerate the world we saw. Today, however, we understand that the worlds condition wasnt...	Dave R	1	403	Oct 11, 2011 by amanda56258
	Loving This New Way Of Life (Preview) so loving this new way of life I've been blessed with cant wait to see what tomorrow has in store cause every day is different. although each is not always great its not the worst either so for those having a rough time keep your head up and remember you are loved all over the world and have plenty to be grate...	Alley	9	658	Oct 10, 2011 by Davethewave
	JFT October 10 Consequences (Preview) Before we got clean, most of our actions were guided by impulse. Today, we are not locked into this type of thinking. Basic Text, p. 90 =Ever been tempted to do something even when you knew the results would be disastrous? Ever thought about how much it was going to hurt to do what you were tempted to d...	Dave R	0	309	Oct 10, 2011 by Dave R
	JFT October 9 Order (Preview) We emphasize setting our house in order because it brings us relief. Basic Text, p. 97 =Focusing on what others are doing can provide momentary relief from having to take a look at ourselves. But one of the secrets of success in Narcotics Anonymous is making sure our own house is in order. So what do...	Dave R	1	363	Oct 9, 2011 by Meditation Man
	When to let go and let the god of our understanding guide us (Preview) So when do we learn to let go of our hard times or times that just irritate us ..... When we feel like we are hopeless remind yourself just do the next right thing and let the god of your understanding guide you in the right direction is my thoughts for that love yall tootles....	Alley	2	360	Oct 8, 2011 by avid
	JF Ocober 8 A new pattern of living (Preview) We suspect that if we do not use what we have, we will lose what we have. Basic Text, p. 78 =Addiction gave a pattern to our lives, and with it a meaninga dark, diseased meaning, to be sure, but a meaning nonetheless. The Narcotics Anonymous recovery program gives us a new pattern of living to replace o...	Dave R	1	416	Oct 8, 2011 by avid
	Feelings of esteem.... (Preview) Low self-esteem to good self-esteem and reverse,,, this can happen without warning. When Im in comfort zone and feelin ok about myself, there comes the low tide.... Today it came when I was watchin X-Factor with my daughter. Watchin those kids, its like I missed the bus and had to wait hellava long tim...	Raman	4	365	Oct 7, 2011 by Raman
	Been awhile~! (Preview) Hi family! Havent been on for awhile..Was busy moving my business AND myself into a new residence...things are finally beginning to settle down now..I hope everyone is doing FABULOUS and WELCOME to all the newcomers!	Brandi65	3	319	Oct 7, 2011 by MIKEF
	JFT October 7 Depending on our higher power (Preview) As recovering addicts, we find that we are still dependent, but our dependence has shifted from the things around us to a loving God and the inner strength we get in our relationship with Him. Basic Text, pp. 71 =For many addicts, rebelliousness is second nature. We didnt want to depend on anyone or...	Dave R	1	447	Oct 7, 2011 by avid
	Ambivalence (Preview) So. The Short version. Dad died. Drugs. Rehab. Meetings. Boyfriend. Fiance. Break up. Moved home. Moving on... I would have 3 years on 1/1 except.... I drank of 6/4 I drank for my 21st birthday and last night I smoked a joint. I drank for no apparent reason on the 4th. I drank on my 21st cause I felt entitle...	Kid21	14	650	Oct 6, 2011 by Kid21
	My Pain (Preview) My pain comes from deep inside Nothing I have ever done allows me to hide..... I sit here sometimes with tears rolling down my face I would even go to say...It is hate...... Today is no different than most other days I look around for yet another place..... I think about the life that I have had Some of it go...	Meditation Man	4	332	Oct 6, 2011 by Dave R
	JFT October 5 Ask for mercy, not justice (Preview) Many of us have difficulty admitting that we caused harm for others... We cut away our justifications and our ideas of being a victim. Basic Text, p. 38 =Our lives are progressing nicely. Things are going good, and each year in recovery brings more material and spiritual gifts. We may have a litt...	Dave R	1	390	Oct 6, 2011 by avid
	JFT October 6 Amends without expectations (Preview) Projections about actually making amends can be a major obstacle both in making the list and in becoming willing. Basic Text, p. 39 =The Eighth Step asks us to become willing to make amends to all persons we have harmed. As we approach this step, we may wonder what the outcome of our amends will be. W...	Dave R	0	323	Oct 6, 2011 by Dave R
	Hi and Blessings (Preview) Am new to this board. Free based cocaine for 2 years, now c/s for 12 years thru 12 steps. Also have bipolar disorder. Am retired psychiatrist. Am working step 12 -but also re-working all steps - Would be glad to offer help, sharing, wisdom, my story, and answer any questions I can. Can also be ( if all...	irab	8	399	Oct 5, 2011 by Davethewave
	TURN IT OVER !!!! (Preview)	Raman	4	694	Oct 5, 2011 by Raman
	Sober Family Vacation (Preview) Just returned from a week long family vacation, my first one sober in as long as I can remember. I was pretty anxious, as previous vacations, especially over the last couple of years, have been a bust. I was worried about being on a boat for 4 hours for a wedding with my family of origin, many of whom ar...	nezyb	5	760	Oct 5, 2011 by Raman
	JFT October 4 Thirty-day wonder (Preview) When we first begin to enjoy relief from our addiction, we run the risk of assuming control of our lives again. We forget the agony and pain that we have known. Basic Text, p. 50 =Many of us have been thirty-day wonders. We were desperate and dying when we showed up at our first NA meeting. We identif...	Dave R	1	347	Oct 4, 2011 by Mike M
	JFT October 3 Losing self-will (Preview) Our egos, once so large and dominant, now take a back seat because we are in harmony with a loving God. We find that we lead richer, happier, and much fuller lives when we lose self-will. Basic Text, p. 105 =Addiction and self-will go hand in hand. The unmanageability that we admitted to in Step One w...	Dave R	2	519	Oct 4, 2011 by irab
	Online newbie wondering if..... (Preview) I am new online meetings but have been a struggling addict for more than 5yrs. Every time that I quit using the dope & pills, I get very depressed and don't feel like myself at all. So i keep going back to one drug or another in order to "feel right". Has anyone else experienced this and do yo...	Hardpl8	5	434	Oct 4, 2011 by irab
	JFT October 2 Keeping faith (Preview) We grasp the limitless strength provided for us through our daily prayer and surrender as long as we keep faith and renew it. Basic Text, p. 46 =There are two parts to recovery: getting clean, and staying clean. Getting clean is comparatively easy because we only have to do it once. Staying clean i...	Dave R	0	328	Oct 2, 2011 by Dave R
	JFT October 1 Not just a motivation for growth (Preview) We learn that pain can be a motivating factor in recovery. Basic Text, p. 30 =Painwho needs it! we think whenever were in it. We see no good purpose for pain. It seems to be a pointless exercise in suffering. If someone happens to mention spiritual growth to us while were in pain, we most likely snor...	Dave R	0	298	Oct 1, 2011 by Dave R
	the aniversary of my suicide (Preview) AS october 11th starts to near i find my self still pisses off i was to stupid to even pull that off i still hate the world rather or not i still put my smile on i have been faking it till i make it since but does the desire of death after being so close ever go away as for me i try to calculate where i went wrong the...	Manon	4	469	Sep 30, 2011 by avid
	JFT September 30 Being ourselves (Preview) Our real value is in being ourselves.Basic Text, p. 105=Over and over, we have tried to live up to the expectations of those around us. We may have been raised believing that we were okay if we earned good grades in school, cleaned our rooms, or dressed a certain way. Always wanting to belong and be l...	Dave R	0	317	Sep 30, 2011 by Dave R
	Looking for a surrogate Father Figure - need to make up missed times to a surrogate daughter? father figure troubled woman help a woman with her father issues (Preview) Do you know anyone that might need a daughter-figure in his life?? A HUGE source of issues for my girlfriend is from her dad not caring for her, being there or advising her to make healthy decisions throughout her youth. Even when he writes to her, currently from prison, its all about him his issues on...	Lainie	3	1256	Sep 30, 2011 by Raman
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