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New Years Eve
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I know this paticular holday is difficult for many addict but let me say do not give up before the miracle happens remeber to breathe and drink plenty of water. If you find your self craving say the serenity prayer over and over till the though g\has dis apted have faith that someone in NA believes in you a...
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Key Chain Meetings
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 Hi all,
I'm looking for a meeting so I can pick up my 30 day key chain. Does anyone know where a meeting is in the San Leandro, Ca area?
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death in recovery
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I had the oppurtunity to experience a true miracle today.
The man that helped get NA started in our area and a man I was personally close to died at the age of 78 years old 28 years clean. It was an honor to be there when he took his last breath. so if you pray pray for his family and for those in this area that w...
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Thanx for the christmass cards
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I would like to thank all of you who sent Christmass cards and care packages to us at the Miricales in Progress recovery house. Your support ment so mutch to all of us. As Christmass aproched I was feeling so alone and was sarting to f...
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Introducing myself
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My name is Charles, but I use Chuck as my nickname. I have with NA for six years after taking an in house program at Bellwood in Toronto, Canada. I was in Bellwood for 45 days in 2000 and then after graduating from there I was in two years of aftercare. I am addicted to a pai...
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Welcoming This Day and This Year
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A friend in recovery just gave this to me. Thought it would be
a great way to start the New Year and Day for All
Please enjoy and have a Wonderful New Year!!
This is from a daily affirmation book:
Today I have a fresh start. I choose to begin a new letting go of un...
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dont pick up, no matter what
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Tonight was my sponsors 13 year medalion, what an amazing night. She has truly showen me that we can get through anything clean.This year has been realy hard for her, she suffers from horable pain everyday, she can no longer work , she has run out of money and has no idea when her CPP will start or if she eve...
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baby steps
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Just for today- I learned that last night first meeting. Now am 35 hours and 23 minutes clean. Babysteps, but my journey has started and thank you for being here and allowing me to share. we can do it together! HP bless us all!
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Take a deep breath and talk to God
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January 2
Take a deep breath and talk to God
"Sometimes when we pray, a remarkable thing happens: We find the means, ways, and energies to perform tasks far beyond our capacities."
Basic Text p. 44
Coping successfully with life's minor annoyances and frustrations is sometimes the...
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Enjoy,,, but be careful,,, watch out !!
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Wow this time of year is real busy for me,,,
evn call it crazy !!!
In the rush and exitement one has to be careful too !!
Example= an innocent thing like eating cake may be deadly cause many cakes are loaded with rum and or wine when they make it !!!
Revelry and drunkenness go hand in hand and as a reco...
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Obsession
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I am an addict and as a result of my choices and my addiction, I lost custody of my children.They live with their dad and his wife now out of state.I know I was an irresponsible mom and that is difficult to accept that I failed to be a parent to my children. They are so innocent and the guilt eats me alive. I got...
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How to Stop and Listen
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Edit Post | Quote | ReplyHow to Stop and Listen
I have almost 90days clean and sober and I have a big problem. I seem not to be okay with truly listening to what someone has to say. I am a head strong New Yorker, which is self-explanatory in itself. I hear what someone says and if i...
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A share
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Hi all,
I have been coming here for awhile. Not always completely honest in the things that i have done as in relapse. I havent been able to stay clean like i used to. I didnt pass xmas clean either. I hear alot in the room how people want thier lives to end. I do have experience in recovery. I neve...
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troubal staying clean
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I have realy had a hard time over the holidays.I miss my kids(divorced) and eaten up with depression and rage.
I drank and used untill my mom made me leave her house 2 days before christmas.
I still get mad at Dalin.He stated getting me high,then quit.Now the phone is busy with all his sponsees calli...
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fear
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This is a little something I felt was worthy of writing on my bedroom mirror, thought I would share it with you.
On the other side of fear, is your best life!
love you guys
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My Mom's 3rd step
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Hi all..I thought you might like this..I know I do
I was about 9 months clean when I found I was at that point in my recovery where I needed to make some changes in my program or I would use again. I had met Pappa Lou at a meeting in Crescent City Ca. who I thought met and shook God's hand.
I d...
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recovery indian style
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hi all,just back from a trip of a lifetime,but one i hope to be repeating,spent a week in northern india with a load of monks from a buddhist temple,most calm and serene time ive had for a while,then off to Goa, the land i wanted to get to when i was using,you know the one folks, well thats when my friends in r...
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Shares for a New Book
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To My Fellows;
Children, Parents, Families of addicts and alcoholics.
I am requesting stories in the following categories. I am seeking those shares for a book called: “Please Understand.” The reason for I am writing this book is for those in our lives that...
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~~New here.. Introduction
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But not new to MIP.
Recovering from alcohol/crack cocaine addiction for 2 years and have a relatively peaceful life now, at least in comparison to what was.
Going through what is going to become a divorce soon, and I say, good riddence if you can't be supportive. Going to just lay low for the holida...
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Wishing everyone a Happy holiday
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Happy holidays to everyone here on MIP!
i want to wish everyone a wonderful christmas and happy new year.
and i want to thank all the people here who have helped me in my recovery . one of my blessings i am grateful for this year is finding you all here.
i won't be here until after the holidays s...
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Don't Quit
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when thing go wrong as they somtimes will, when the road youare trudging seems all up hill, when the funds are low, and the debts are high, and you want o smile, but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit,. rest if you must ,but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twist and turns. as everyo...
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Adjusting to change
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Something happened today that I need to share,I had an amazing Christmas enjoyed every moment of it with my kids. This afternoon after all the fun I was relaxing and still grinning about what a wonderfull day it was and how at peace I am. Then the phone rang, it was my x i have spent the last 19 months in reco...
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A Christmas Gift For Everyone!
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For all members of Miracles In Progress 12 Step Recovery Forums, I and Rose designed a small Christmas web page for you to view. It has music on it, so turn your speakers on or off, whichever you prefer as you view it.
http://www.12stepforums.net/christmas/index.html
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RAMAN COMPLETES 19 YEARS CLEAN & SERENE TODAY
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CONGRATULATIONS RAMAN ON 19 YEARS CLEAN AND SERENE! WAY TO GO, BIG BROTHER! YOU ROCK! HAVING YOU HERE WITH US AT MIP HAS BEEN A GIFT OF THE HIGHER POWER. GRATEFUL TO MY HIGHER POWER THAT I FOUND YOU AND CONTINUE TO HAVE YOUR PRESENCE IN MY RECOVERY.
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Lost a friend
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Hello friends,
I lost a dear friend in the program, Bob J. He passed on December 21, 2006. He is one of the oldtimers in our area, April 24th would have been 31 years clean. Another addict passing from this world with grace and gratitude...that never ceases to amaze me. Before he had surgery on March 1s...
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I miss Dalin
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Lately, whenever I log in here, I find something that has been a very important part of my recovery here at Miracles In Progress missing ~ Dalin.
Hope he is doing fine.
Grateful to my Higher Power that I met him in my recovery.
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2 hours in the dentist office waiting
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and he's in a hurry to go home once he gets me in the chair and all he does is put on a permanent cap i'd been waiting on Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I expected to have 2 more root canals ad start working on a bridge. I did stick my head in his office as I was leaving and asked what the plan was for the next visit he s...
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simply wow
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Just an update on whats up with Wendy...all is VERY well. God is so definitely on my side!!! i do believe that i finally have a place to call my own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the result of Wendy going to great lengths:) WQhile at my meeting last night i requested that those who choose to, a...
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Sex and Recovery
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Raman Senior Member Posts: 263 Date: 1 day ago Views: 24
1.Heres soem old Wisdom on the Gratitude Attitude =
I took a glass of water and drank it till half !!!
Then i see and can think either thats its half full or I can think its half empty !!
2.And now heres some down to earth stuff !! gratis=
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Welcome Nvizable Mike
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Greetings Mike,
Welcome to Miracles In Progress. Glad we have you here with us.
Keep coming back!
Hugs, Love, Light ~ Tahir.
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