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dunno where to turn on this one
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life has really thrown me a loop today seem to be getting back onmy feet then my Dad comes over to pic up his picture of me and my son and sure enough as he was leaving he thought it would be cool to fondle my breast I have been abused \by him when younger but at 36 fuckin years old how the fiuck wioth all this oth...
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Comfort in an old Proverb.
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Theres been fears Im dealing with,, in order to cope, Im reciting this ; LOOK TO THIS DAY FOR IT IS LIFE, THE VERY LIFE OF LIFE AND IN ITS BRIEF COURSE LIE ALL THE REALITIES AND VERITIES OF EXISTANCE. THERES THE BLISS OF GROWTH, THE SPLENDOUR OF ACTION AND THE GLORY OF POWER. FOR YESTERDAY IS BUT A DREAM AND T...
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March 03, 2010 Relapse
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March 03, 2010RelapsePage 65 "There will be times, however, when we really feel like using. We want to run, and we feel lousy We need to be reminded of where we came from and that it will be worse this time. This is when we need the program the most." Basic Text, p. 81 If we're contemplating a rel...
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March 04, 2010 The process
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March 04, 2010The processPage 66 "This program has become a part of me.... I understand more clearly the things that are happening in my life today I no longer fight the process." Basic Text, p. 127 In active addiction, things happened seemingly without rhyme or reason. We just "did...
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QOD 3/3/10
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What do you do with a sponsee who has been in and out for years and simply won't follow suggestions? How do you let a sponsee go?
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sobriety prayer
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I get this prayer book from one of my nurses i have. that maybe you might like them. if i speak in the tongues of men and even of angels, but have not sobiety, i am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. and if i have prophetic powers and understand all mysteries and all knowledge and if i have all faith so as to move...
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QOD 3/2/10
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What is one question you'd like to see on the QOD?
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need advice
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was thinking about getting a certain tattoo but the one Iwant has signifigance in a realtionship that has seemed to go its course, not sure if Iam okay with that but Iguess that is where acceptance comes in and the rest of my world would do cart wheels I care alot about this person and visa versa but I am han...
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Desired Things
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Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid lou...
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New Here...
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Hi Everybody, I am a cronic pain sufferer and am a few monthes into weening off a large amount of Oxycontin which I have been on for quite some time. I was wondering what some stradigies or suggestions you all might have for me when it comes to dealing with my recovery? Both mentally and physically. An...
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why oh why
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why do i let men take advantage of me and then stomp all over me. hurt me with their words and their fists? why do i let what horrible things they say to me make me so depressed and hurt me inside and out. they hurt me which ends up with me hurting myself. i feel disgusted and dirty and used and then just thrown t...
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favorite t shirt
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I sit here in my favorite T shirt given to me by someone special; although I have not heard from them in some time I think of them daily wondering where he ran off to this time or if he is ever coming back. This is a matter of acceptance I have to practice atm... I hate not knowing but that is all I can do I have sta...
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March 02, 2010 Success
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March 02, 2010SuccessPage 64 "Any form of success was frightening and unfamiliar." Basic Text, p. 14 Before coming to NA, few of us had much experience with success. Every attempt to stop using on our own had ended in failure. We had begun to give up hope of finding any relief from active add...
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JOKE 4 mARCH 2ND
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A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting!Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled, 'P...
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joke for the first of march
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A gorgeous young redhead goes into the doctor's office and said that her body hurt wherever she touched it.'Impossible!' says the doctor.. 'Show me.' The redhead took her finger, pushed on her left shoulder and screamed, then she pushed her elbow and screamed even more. She pushed her knee and scr...
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QOD 3/1/10
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What was your last "spot inventory" about ? What did you learn ?
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March 01, 2010 Anxiety attack?
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March 01, 2010Anxiety attack?Page 63 "[The] Power that brought us to this program is still with us and will continue to guide us if we allow it." Basic Text, p. 27 Ever had a panic attack? Everywhere we turn, life's demands overwhelm us. We're paralyzed, and we don't know what to do about it....
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February 27, 2010 "Pure" motives
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February 27, 2010"Pure" motivesPage 59 "We examine our actions, reactions, and motives. We often find that we've been doing better than we've been feeling." Basic Text, p. 43 Imagine a daily meditation book with this kind of message: "When you wake up in the morning, be...
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February 28, 2010 The greatest gift
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February 28, 2010The greatest giftPage 60 "Our newly found faith serves as a firm foundation for courage in the future." Basic Text, p. 96 When we begin coming to meetings, we hear other addicts talking about the gifts they have received as a result of this program, things we never thought...
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a giggle to start or finish your day
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Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking, and one blonde says to the other, 'Which do you think is farther away... Florida or the moon?' The other blonde turns and says 'Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida ?????
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walking pnemonia and depression
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seems as if I can't win for losing I went to my reg doc this morning I am sick sick sick (lol) the depression gets worse as I deal with my health as well was gonna go to mardi gras to find out it was over then Ki was going to go to Oklahoma city for the weekend but was told to stay in bed for the rest of the week anyw...
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QOD 2/26/10
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Ever have a day where you just feel lousy for no real reason ? If so , how do/did you pull out of it ?
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Newcomers.....
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To all the newcomers I want to say that you should never give up your quest to get clean. The rewards to your sobriety is so intense. I have only been clean for 1 year and already I have my own place and I influenced my husband to get clean also. I lost my 2 kids when they were 6 and 2 years old. They are 23 and 19 no...
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yet another blonde joke
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A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks her very nicely if he could see her license. She replied in a huff, 'I wish you guys would get your act together. Just yesterday you take away my license and then today you expect me to show it to you!'
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update on my status
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seem to be coming outta my depression been with friends most the time thought were racing and not alot of peace of mind althjought they are uping and changing so many meds its a miracle I am not drooling... Things are not to bad I cry more often I think the numb is wearing off and thoughts are really random a...
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Trinity Rose!!!!!
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Morning family! Another blessed day in God!! I think I mentioned while back that My 40 year old children left for Texas when they were 11 and 12 with my first wife.For 31 years I had not been in physical contact with either of them although I did stay in touch mail,birthdays ,etc.Last may I flew to Texas wi...
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February 21, 2010 Self-pity or recovery - it's our choice
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February 21, 2010Self-pity or recovery - it's our choicePage 53 "Self-pity is one of the most destructive of defects; it will drain us of all positive energy" Basic Text, p. 80 In active addiction, many of us used self-pity as a survival mechanism. We didn't believe there was an alternati...
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Saved by the bell
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Today as I was getting ready to leave work to go get materials, Im suddenly thinking about how Im gonna talk the boss out of 10 or 20 bucks for gas or something. feeling very nervous. My girl friend calls and tells me that my daughter is pretty sick and that she probably should go to the doc. Now I would never...
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Tell on it!
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Last several days I been telling on my dis-ease every time it peeks its ugly little head out. And I mean UGLY! Yesterdays biggie was the random though to steel and pawn tools that belong to the only guy left in town that will work me. Not a desire, just a thought. It dosnt matter any more how insignificant...
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QOD 2/25/10
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What is your definition of "an atmosphere of recovery" How do you contribute to it at your homegroup ?
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