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JFT August 22 Contribution
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August 22 ContributionWe recognize our spiritual growth when we are able to reach out and help others. Basic Text, p. 58 = To make a difference in the world, to contribute something special, is perhaps the highest aspiration of the human heart. Each one of us, no matter what our personal makeup, has a...
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why
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why cant i do anything right...every cell in my body is screaming right now to go out an use...i dont want to at all..but i cant take this...im sick an tired of hurting peolpe..i feel like i should just disapper from everyone..and they would be better off with out me... -- Edited by log666 on Saturday 21...
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3 weeks, bored & depressed, mind if I listen to myself type?
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I'm not new to the 12 steps, I'm generally an AA fellow due to my local small town AA homegroup bieng 7 days a week. I've had a couple good runs of clean time, once five years and once seven. I'm working with my previous aa sponsor again, he knows me well, we click, he's a great example & not afraid t...
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joke 4 8/21
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A young blonde was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana. She wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the b...
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JFT August 21 Friendships
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August 21 FriendshipsOur friendships become deep, and we experience the warmth and caring which results from addicts sharing recovery and a new life. IP No. 19, Self-Acceptance = Most of us come to Narcotics Anonymous with few genuine friends. And most of us arrive without the slightest understa...
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joke of the day
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A blonde went to a hair dresser's one day, listening to a walkman. The hair dresser asked her what she wanted, and the blonde replied, "I need to get my hair trimmed, just make sure that you do not take these headphones off." The woman looked at the blonde, surprised, but did as she was told. Wh...
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I'm not crazy I'm just a limited edition
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went to the shrink yesterday nothing but good news meds are on track levels are perfect no changes needed yay!!! I am learning to live clean once again I can actually give a clean UA now YAY!!!! so no complaints really I am actually for the first time in a long time grateful to be alive and kicking My COPD is...
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A trip well done !!
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Hi guys, just an update on my weekend. As RCM from this area, I led a few addicts on an outreach to a place 200 miles away. One old timer ( this was the 4th time in going on that trip), two panel leaders, two repeat travellers and one new comer was the team. The trip began Friday morning.. Then on Saturday and S...
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August 20 Facing death
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August 20 Facing deathOften we have to face some type of crisis during our recovery, such as the death of a loved one... Basic Text, p. 102 = Every life has a beginning and an end. However, when someone we love a great deal reaches the end of their life, we may have a very hard time accepting their sudden, f...
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August 19 First things first
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August 19 First things firstWe apply effort to our most obvious problems and let go of the rest. We do the job at hand and, as we progress, new opportunities for improvement present themselves. Basic Text, p. 56 = Its been said that recovery is simpleall weve got to change is everything! That can seem...
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rewards
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The rewards of na recovery : I have a family again, my kids like me and so does my husband, people like me to be around, I just started my own business, i have a clear mind, i know how blessed i really am, i like myself, i pray for more reasons than to get out of a jam or to get more drugs, i don't say one last time,...
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JFT August 18 How long do I have to go?
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August 18 "How long do I have to go?"The way to remain a productive, responsible member of society is to put our recovery first. Basic Text, p. 106 = The meetings have been great! Each night weve attended, weve gathered with other addicts to share experience, strength, and hope. And each...
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pushing ppl away
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most of my "blood" family has pushed me away cause I kinda tell it like I see it with no tact but that is kinda who Iam maybe I'll get to that careter defect later but anyway the ones that are still in my life I find my self pushing them away cause if they are not around they won't worry or that is how m...
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an email
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I recently got an email from the webmaster of this site Miracles In Progress, and I can honestly say that I am so darn thrilled to be a part of something so on top of things as this! I love this worldwide fellowship, it has litterally saved me from going down the wrong roads again and again. I would like to th...
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I am addicted to oxocodone.... Help!!
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Hi, I have been taking oxocodone for about 2 years. I started taking it sporadically and now take 2-3 pills a day. Right now I am trying to wean myself off (taper off). I am afraid of withdrawls. I dont want to be in prison anymore though. I am going to an NA meeting tonight. I went to one a few months ago but co...
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hi
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hey i get my life back from na so i love it
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ROUGH START
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OH MY GOODNESS - I AM HAVING A ROUGH MORNING - FEELING EVIL, FRUSTRATED AND AGITATED - AND FEELS LIKE I DON'T HAVE A MINUTE TO STOP - WORK IS HECTIC, HOME IS BUSY, PEOPLE, CATS, DOGS, ROOMMATES AND A WOMAN THAT IS ALWAYS WAY TO POSITIVE - SO IT'S ALL DRIVING ME A BIT NUTS - WHAT I WANT IS EVERYTHING TO JUST STOP -...
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Just getting another day clean
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Hello all, I've recieved an email from John today. Simply put, some of us out here living life on life's terms seem to forget how important it is to take the time to stop, take a breath and just let another recovering addict know they are loved unconditionally. With that being said, here I am to take a brea...
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Recovery ROX
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Hi family sorry it's been a few weeks since I last posted. I have found myself a sponser on the earthgroupna web site and I have been doing step work and I feel so much better now that I'm actually working the programme. I have also taken on a suggestion from Raman and started a NA meeting in my home town our f...
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Battling the Insecurity Beast
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My husband usually spends the weekends with me. My daughter still does not like him to spend the weekend but she is making concessions. I love being around my husband, he is sober and at times a real companion. Just like using, sobriety comes with its own set of problems. When I need something repaire...
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clean date is jft
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Hi , I`m Dempsey and I`m an addict, I live birkenhead Clean birthday: 18/08/2009 and just for today
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The Next Right Thing???
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as some know I am mulitiply diagnosed What do ya do when you know you would be better off with out a certain person in your life but you are so bound in fear (due to agoraphobia) so needless to say my safety zone is very limited which makes it hard to meet actual ppl. THat is wjhy I come here and have since 05 u...
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My problems
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My name is Jim C, I'm 47 I've struggled with drug addiction my entire life. I feel blessed though just for that fact that I'm aware of the fact that I'm an addict. I want to be clean. I kicked many habits in the past, and has some solid clean time. I went into the hospital for shoulder surgery in 2007 and was pe...
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JFT August 17 Tell the truth
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August 17 Tell the truthA symptom of our disease is alienation, and honest sharing will free us to recover. Basic Text, p. 83 = Truth connects us to life while fear, isolation, and dishonesty alienate us from it. As using addicts, we hid as much of the truth about ourselves from as much of the world as we...
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Gratitude and Faith
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Just wanted to share that today I am grateful - my partner just celebrated 4 years clean - left the meeting feeling like I got blessed - the people, the love and just to watch her glow was amazing. My life is wonderful - as much as I bitch - I do c the beauty in it..Today not only am I clean - but folks around me h...
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Am I recovering or am I relapsing?
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I have to change in order to grow and grow in order to change. If I want to attain however much health and happiness that is possible for me, I have to work to not get frozen at any stage in my personal development. I have to seek quality, not quantity, and make discerning judgments. I have to take breaks fro...
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Something came to me the other day
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Like they say more will be "revealed". Ok so heres the deal may not be a big deal to you but it was for me for several reason and the main one being it showed me that i'm maturing and getting a better grasp on whats REALLY going on inside of me and outside of me. I asked myself this question, " w...
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Message board input
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I recieved an email about the message board needing people to check in etc..Do not take this the wrong way but i hate debating or posting stuff on message boards as it becomes more of an ego contest at times. IF anyone would like to correspond with me you may contact me via email at whits23@aol.com I have b...
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JFT August 16 Up or down
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August 16 Up or downThis is our road to spiritual growth. We change every day.... This growth is not the result of wishing but of action and prayer. Basic Text,p. 37 = Our spiritual condition is never static; if its not growing, its decaying. If we stand still, our spiritual progress will lose its up...
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Hectic schedules,,,
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Sorry folks,, hi how are you all ? Not been able to post lately. I was way too caught up in a busy shedule with travellings to shows, doing NA work and attending meetings here. no timeem for family or friends,,, luckily have been doing some quality time with ma, my litle girl and sponsees....... off this...
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