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Help!!
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I have been trying to get some help regarding NA online meetings. I seem to be reading some conflicting stuff. On one posting I understand there is a Sunday am meeting and yet on another announcement it appears that meetings are only on Wed. and Sat. nights. Can someone help me with this?
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Faith and Trust
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Lately, things in my life seem to be going in circles. And, as I led a meeting I realized that if I surrender on a daily basis. I will not only become one with my HP, but also find that my option to use and the choice to use is eliminated. Because, with that surrender I adapt my will to my&n...
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Differences
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Many of us have lived as if we always had to be right. We did not stop to notice that other things we cared about were being lost such as friends who got tired of our persistent need to be right, or children whose self-esteem was undermined when there was no room for their ideas, or a former mate who drifted a...
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Growing Up
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January 8
Growing Up
"Our spiritual condition is the basis for a successful recovery that offers unlimited growth."
Basic Text p. 43
When our members celebrate their recovery anniversaries, they often say that they've "grown up" in NA. Well, then, we think, what does that mean? W...
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Sunday Morning NA meetings online
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I have gone to the chatroom for the online NA meeting at 10am on Sunday morning. No one is in the room. Can someone enlighten me as to procedures? Is there a meeting on Sunday morning, and is it in the chatroom?
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The long way home
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Just thought I would share what I did yesterday with you all. I have been so busy over the holidays and was unable to make it out to Windsor to deliver the last of the Christmas gifts, it's a 4 hour drive from home.
I had very little sleep the night befor and woke up late, I was not thinking clear and for some...
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Online Meetings
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I am planning to participate in the online meeting for MIP on Sunday am at 10 but I have no idea how the process will work online. Is there anything that I need to do to prep. for the meeting or should I just show up in the chat room at 10am. Secondly, I used to be involved in what we termed a 'feeli...
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miss'n you's
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been too long since i was here last,,,
anyways, doing pretty good today
got lots on my plate
got moved...thank God
very blessed, i left the transition house with pretty much everything i needed and more. Amazing
currently waiting on a jopb verification, been struggling with some things t...
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I want to share this with you because today, I don't feel to good about myself
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and this might help me and you , this is partly what these daily thoughts are for.
I wake in the morning with a negative thought going off in my head and this puts me in a better space/place for the day, OUT OF MY HEAD.
December 29
Through Others' Eyes
"When someone points out...
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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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