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Raman · Raman

An NA member must read this latest of literature. It is still in approval draft form but is fab.... All the things Im feeling and cant put into words are there well as many new insights and Guidances ! If you cannot download it at na.org, then I could send it to you by email. my address is sramani...

Dave R · Dave R

We make our amends to the best of our ability.Basic Text, p. 40=The Ninth Step tells us to make direct amends wherever possible. Our experience tells us to follow up those direct amends with long-lasting changes in our attitudes and our behaviorthat is, with indirect amends.For example, say wev...

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

I went to my first meeting today! I was scared as hell too. But when I got there I got hugs and my welcome token and everybody was so excited that I was there. It was really neat. I have tried to go for three days now and the first one wasnt at the address it was supposed to be at and yesterday was a holiday, but to...

Dave R · Dave R

June 1Keep coming backWe dont have to be clean when we get here but, after the first meeting, we suggest that newcomers keep coming back and come back clean. We dont have to wait for an overdose or a jail sentence to get help from Narcotics Anonymous.Basic Text, pp. 10-11=Very few of us arrive in NA brim...

Fiesty · Fiesty

HEY THERE EVERYONE...ALL IS WELL WITH ME..LIVING LIFE AND TRULY GRATEFUL..I HAVEN'T BEEN ON HERE FOR A MINUTE..EVEN THOUGH..I STILL REMAIN IN THE ROOMS OF NA, STILL CONNECTED WITH MY SPONSOR, STILL WORKING STEPS AND STILL DOING SERVICE AND PRACTICING GIVING IT AWAY..AND BECAUSE OF THAT I STAY CLEA...

Dave R · Dave R

We wanted an easy way out.... When we did seek help, we were only looking for the absence of pain.Basic Text, p. 5=Somethings not working. In fact, somethings been wrong for a long time, causing us pain and complicating our lives. The problem is that, at any given moment, it always appears easier...

Brandi65 · Brandi65

If God is your co-pilot, change seats!

Manon · Manon

every since i ket my best friend come into my home ther is more drama thatn i care to have in my life plan on taking her to thereapy again with me to see if boundries can b set she is dishonest and playing games with ppls hearts i hate liar cheats and thiefs she doesn't steal but she is living basically on my pay...

sstaceye69 · sstaceye69

Hey everybody it's great to be home. My oldest daughter graduated from high school Thursday night but she didn't want me there because I've missed most of her senior year because I've been in treatment. I understand or at least I am trying really hard to but it hurts like hell. Has anyone else had to deal...

John · John

I was asked to help a woman find and buy a car, so I went on craigslist, and knowing she didn't have much money, and I'd probably have to help out with some money, I put in a low maximum price. Several came up, but they all needed alot of work. I kept going through the sale ads, and suddenly one ad stuck out....

boogers44 · boogers44

i dont really know what to say- im new to this whole thing, ive never been to a meeting but i really think its time. i need it to be time, its me an my boyfriend and its really hard to quit because he wont i need strength hes my everything and theres no support. my world is falling apart piece by piece and no one k...

Raman · Raman

Monday mornin,,,new week. Time to rise,,, I do. Feeling grim !!! Like "whats happenin today ?"

Dave R · Dave R

We live a day at a time but also from moment to moment. When we stop living in the here and now, our problems become magnified unreasonably.Basic Text, p. 99=Life often seems too complicated to understand, especially for those of us whove dodged it for so long. When we stopped using drugs, many of u...

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

I am new to this I know I need to do this but I am terrified. Of what? Im not sure. Is that normal?? Please respond Im honestly looking for help.

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

Technically I was high when I posted the first time and I didnt count yesterday because it was after midnight when I posted the first time. So today is my first day. So today is it. I am not alone here at home, and I really am tired of it running me. Posting on here has been a big help thank you all for your comme...

oniongirl82 · oniongirl82

I am an addict named Jackie. About two years ago my best friend moved a couple states away to take care of her dad who was dying. Sadly about two months ago he passed. During the process we visited regularly and talked at least three times a week, at least. My best friend had been avoiding me for a couple w...

justbme · justbme

Hi I am new to this website..searching for some sort of support system. My husband and I are recovering alcoholics and haven't drank since July 2009 BUT...my husband is on narcotic pain pills from his doctor for legitimate health problems. I on the other hand first received narcotic pain pills in t...

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

Ok so I went again today to a meeting place. And the meeting wasn't held because of Memorial Day. I kinda expected that but was determined to at least try. I took a nap and a shower and went. So I guess I will try again tomorrow! I am taking this on I swear it!! Ive had 2 strikes with the meetings not happening,...

BlueEyedDevil · BlueEyedDevil

Hi, I'm not sure I'm at the right forum.. But recently there have been alot of reforming in my nations narcotic policies, some of these news law make me worry, they are really punishing to the users more so than the actual sin. It've made me think about the actual legality of drugs in general.. Is it reall...

tiredjrf · tiredjrf

Today I built up the nerve to go to my first meeting. Somebody went with me and when we got to the address it was a church service, I was humilliated, crying, shaking, I couldnt even talk. My friend held my hand the whole time while somebody tried to help us find the meeting, it was a big building. But it was...

Dave R · Dave R

Sharing with others keeps us from feeling isolated and alone.Basic Text, p. 85=There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Being lonely is a state of the heart, an emptiness that makes us feel sad and sometimes hopeless. Loneliness is not always alleviated when we enter into rel...

weshallwin77 · weshallwin77

I am sorry to be coming here, but I wanted to recieve another perspective as I am trying to recover from a devastating break-up with an addict and I would love to hear from you to help aid in my healing. I would deeply appreciate any help or insight you may be able to give. I have been in a realtionship with...

Rhivenn · Rhivenn

I've been lurking for a while. posted a few snippets here and there, but something happened to me me yesterday that I really wanted to share. Long story short - I'm an addict who truly didn't think I was, for a full 23 years of on-again/off-again using. I dont just use substances to numb the pain in my midd...

kitty doyle · kitty doyle

So much can happen in 10 years, 10 months, 10 days or even 10 minutes... and its a testament to how youre never more than a simple stressor away from falling back into a pit of agony and ultimately self medication. After more than 16 years of sobriety, my new friends, I need you now more than ever, I'm sti...

DeltaDube · DeltaDube

im trying to do my 1st step in the step working guide and im stuck on answering the questions cause im not sure what to put down as my answers.. these questions for me seem so very difficult.. im more of a 2 plus 2 equals 4 person or black and white, i have so much trouble with the grey areas.. what doe...

Raman · Raman

Hi guys,, I wnet to the India regional meeting as RCM from my area Bangalore in March. After that, I rode the litte train up and donw the mountains. This was like really a look at who I am and how I behave outside of NA. Here are some of those at this following link,, just copy and paste to your adress tab and yo...

rocky · rocky

im almost recoverd from lumbar fusion got ne more surgury to go in a couple of months have'nt had a computer for awhile try to stay in touch a little more god bless you all and keep working it

Dave R · Dave R

We believe that our Higher Power will take care of us.Basic Text, p. 58=We all have times when it seems as though our lives are falling apart. There are days, or even weeks, when it seems that everything that can go wrong is going wrong. Whether its the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, or the end o...

fivekone · fivekone

New to NA, When in the closing circle, what are the exact words to use ? meaning moment of silence for...

Dave R · Dave R

We examined our lives and discovered who we really are. To be truly humble is to accept and honestly try to be ourselves.Basic Text, p. 36=As using addicts, the demands of our disease determined our personality. We could be whoever or whatever we needed to be in order to get our fix. We were surviv...

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	Have you read the "Living Clean" draft ? (Preview) An NA member must read this latest of literature. It is still in approval draft form but is fab.... All the things Im feeling and cant put into words are there well as many new insights and Guidances ! If you cannot download it at na.org, then I could send it to you by email. my address is sramani...	Raman	4	1163	Jun 3, 2011 by Raman
	JFT June 3 Direct and indirect amends (Preview) We make our amends to the best of our ability.Basic Text, p. 40=The Ninth Step tells us to make direct amends wherever possible. Our experience tells us to follow up those direct amends with long-lasting changes in our attitudes and our behaviorthat is, with indirect amends.For example, say wev...	Dave R	1	893	Jun 3, 2011 by Dave R
	I DID IT!!!! I WENT!!!! (Preview) I went to my first meeting today! I was scared as hell too. But when I got there I got hugs and my welcome token and everybody was so excited that I was there. It was really neat. I have tried to go for three days now and the first one wasnt at the address it was supposed to be at and yesterday was a holiday, but to...	tiredjrf	8	539	Jun 2, 2011 by Fiesty
	JFT June 1 Keep coming back (Preview) June 1Keep coming backWe dont have to be clean when we get here but, after the first meeting, we suggest that newcomers keep coming back and come back clean. We dont have to wait for an overdose or a jail sentence to get help from Narcotics Anonymous.Basic Text, pp. 10-11=Very few of us arrive in NA brim...	Dave R	2	338	Jun 2, 2011 by FreedomDove
	UPDATE (Preview) HEY THERE EVERYONE...ALL IS WELL WITH ME..LIVING LIFE AND TRULY GRATEFUL..I HAVEN'T BEEN ON HERE FOR A MINUTE..EVEN THOUGH..I STILL REMAIN IN THE ROOMS OF NA, STILL CONNECTED WITH MY SPONSOR, STILL WORKING STEPS AND STILL DOING SERVICE AND PRACTICING GIVING IT AWAY..AND BECAUSE OF THAT I STAY CLEA...	Fiesty	4	511	Jun 2, 2011 by Fiesty
	JFT June 2 Sick and tired (Preview) We wanted an easy way out.... When we did seek help, we were only looking for the absence of pain.Basic Text, p. 5=Somethings not working. In fact, somethings been wrong for a long time, causing us pain and complicating our lives. The problem is that, at any given moment, it always appears easier...	Dave R	1	396	Jun 2, 2011 by Dave R
	WISDOM OF THE ROOMS =) (Preview) If God is your co-pilot, change seats!	Brandi65	7	511	Jun 2, 2011 by Brandi65
	drama in my life grrrr! (Preview) every since i ket my best friend come into my home ther is more drama thatn i care to have in my life plan on taking her to thereapy again with me to see if boundries can b set she is dishonest and playing games with ppls hearts i hate liar cheats and thiefs she doesn't steal but she is living basically on my pay...	Manon	3	462	Jun 1, 2011 by cdbuckberry
	just got home from half-way house (Preview) Hey everybody it's great to be home. My oldest daughter graduated from high school Thursday night but she didn't want me there because I've missed most of her senior year because I've been in treatment. I understand or at least I am trying really hard to but it hurts like hell. Has anyone else had to deal...	sstaceye69	5	574	Jun 1, 2011 by sstaceye69
	A God Story (Preview) I was asked to help a woman find and buy a car, so I went on craigslist, and knowing she didn't have much money, and I'd probably have to help out with some money, I put in a low maximum price. Several came up, but they all needed alot of work. I kept going through the sale ads, and suddenly one ad stuck out....	John	2	519	Jun 1, 2011 by Brandi65
	lost (Preview) i dont really know what to say- im new to this whole thing, ive never been to a meeting but i really think its time. i need it to be time, its me an my boyfriend and its really hard to quit because he wont i need strength hes my everything and theres no support. my world is falling apart piece by piece and no one k...	boogers44	3	626	Jun 1, 2011 by MIKEF
	A day in my life,,, wanting to share that with you !!! (Preview) Monday mornin,,,new week. Time to rise,,, I do. Feeling grim !!! Like "whats happenin today ?"	Raman	16	736	Jun 1, 2011 by Raman
	JFT May 31 Keep it simple (Preview) We live a day at a time but also from moment to moment. When we stop living in the here and now, our problems become magnified unreasonably.Basic Text, p. 99=Life often seems too complicated to understand, especially for those of us whove dodged it for so long. When we stopped using drugs, many of u...	Dave R	3	559	May 31, 2011 by proudmommy08
	Scared (Preview) I am new to this I know I need to do this but I am terrified. Of what? Im not sure. Is that normal?? Please respond Im honestly looking for help.	tiredjrf	8	1327	May 31, 2011 by Fiesty
	Today is my first true day (Preview) Technically I was high when I posted the first time and I didnt count yesterday because it was after midnight when I posted the first time. So today is my first day. So today is it. I am not alone here at home, and I really am tired of it running me. Posting on here has been a big help thank you all for your comme...	tiredjrf	5	446	May 31, 2011 by Fiesty
	Staying clean when others don't (Preview) I am an addict named Jackie. About two years ago my best friend moved a couple states away to take care of her dad who was dying. Sadly about two months ago he passed. During the process we visited regularly and talked at least three times a week, at least. My best friend had been avoiding me for a couple w...	oniongirl82	7	482	May 31, 2011 by Davethewave
	Day One (Preview) Hi I am new to this website..searching for some sort of support system. My husband and I are recovering alcoholics and haven't drank since July 2009 BUT...my husband is on narcotic pain pills from his doctor for legitimate health problems. I on the other hand first received narcotic pain pills in t...	justbme	6	1781	May 31, 2011 by proudmommy08
	feeling challenged about meetings! (Preview) Ok so I went again today to a meeting place. And the meeting wasn't held because of Memorial Day. I kinda expected that but was determined to at least try. I took a nap and a shower and went. So I guess I will try again tomorrow! I am taking this on I swear it!! Ive had 2 strikes with the meetings not happening,...	tiredjrf	6	494	May 31, 2011 by Brandi65
	Heroin abuse, society abuse? (Preview) Hi, I'm not sure I'm at the right forum.. But recently there have been alot of reforming in my nations narcotic policies, some of these news law make me worry, they are really punishing to the users more so than the actual sin. It've made me think about the actual legality of drugs in general.. Is it reall...	BlueEyedDevil	4	442	May 31, 2011 by avid
	The meeting wasnt there!!! (Preview) Today I built up the nerve to go to my first meeting. Somebody went with me and when we got to the address it was a church service, I was humilliated, crying, shaking, I couldnt even talk. My friend held my hand the whole time while somebody tried to help us find the meeting, it was a big building. But it was...	tiredjrf	5	364	May 30, 2011 by BigV
	JFT May 30 Loneliness vs. being alone (Preview) Sharing with others keeps us from feeling isolated and alone.Basic Text, p. 85=There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Being lonely is a state of the heart, an emptiness that makes us feel sad and sometimes hopeless. Loneliness is not always alleviated when we enter into rel...	Dave R	0	419	May 30, 2011 by Dave R
	Hurt very badly by an addict... (Preview) I am sorry to be coming here, but I wanted to recieve another perspective as I am trying to recover from a devastating break-up with an addict and I would love to hear from you to help aid in my healing. I would deeply appreciate any help or insight you may be able to give. I have been in a realtionship with...	weshallwin77	5	1600	May 29, 2011 by weshallwin77
	Intro/Hope for the newcomer. (Preview) I've been lurking for a while. posted a few snippets here and there, but something happened to me me yesterday that I really wanted to share. Long story short - I'm an addict who truly didn't think I was, for a full 23 years of on-again/off-again using. I dont just use substances to numb the pain in my midd...	Rhivenn	5	475	May 29, 2011 by kitty doyle
	I just need to vent (and ask for prayers) (Preview) So much can happen in 10 years, 10 months, 10 days or even 10 minutes... and its a testament to how youre never more than a simple stressor away from falling back into a pit of agony and ultimately self medication. After more than 16 years of sobriety, my new friends, I need you now more than ever, I'm sti...	kitty doyle	5	603	May 29, 2011 by kitty doyle
	Hi im just new (Preview) im trying to do my 1st step in the step working guide and im stuck on answering the questions cause im not sure what to put down as my answers.. these questions for me seem so very difficult.. im more of a 2 plus 2 equals 4 person or black and white, i have so much trouble with the grey areas.. what doe...	DeltaDube	7	484	May 29, 2011 by DeltaDube
	If ytou enjoy railways,, yull like this one ! (Preview) Hi guys,, I wnet to the India regional meeting as RCM from my area Bangalore in March. After that, I rode the litte train up and donw the mountains. This was like really a look at who I am and how I behave outside of NA. Here are some of those at this following link,, just copy and paste to your adress tab and yo...	Raman	3	890	May 29, 2011 by Raman
	getting better (Preview) im almost recoverd from lumbar fusion got ne more surgury to go in a couple of months have'nt had a computer for awhile try to stay in touch a little more god bless you all and keep working it	rocky	2	477	May 29, 2011 by MIKEF
	JFT May 29 Carry me (Preview) We believe that our Higher Power will take care of us.Basic Text, p. 58=We all have times when it seems as though our lives are falling apart. There are days, or even weeks, when it seems that everything that can go wrong is going wrong. Whether its the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, or the end o...	Dave R	0	389	May 29, 2011 by Dave R
	Lovely way of closing (Preview) New to NA, When in the closing circle, what are the exact words to use ? meaning moment of silence for...	fivekone	4	1621	May 28, 2011 by BigV
	JFT May 28 As we understand (Preview) We examined our lives and discovered who we really are. To be truly humble is to accept and honestly try to be ourselves.Basic Text, p. 36=As using addicts, the demands of our disease determined our personality. We could be whoever or whatever we needed to be in order to get our fix. We were surviv...	Dave R	0	367	May 28, 2011 by Dave R
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