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JOHN, LON, I NEED HELP @ CHATROOM
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Hi, sorry that I'm reaching out for assistance so late and near to the meeting I must chair, but please guide me here at the chatroom now. I need help. I will be in the chatroom waiting for one of you... I have to chair the meeting in another 45 minutes here, and I don't know what to do with the readings and oth...
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sponsorship
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Sponsorship is the
Sponsorship is a form of service based on mutual trust & respect. With these principles as a foundation a wonderful relationship is possible, truly making it a two-way street. A sponsor is just another addict with more experience in recovery, who is willing to take the...
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2 issues
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bunny,recoveryrabbit,is having surgery on wed.
hip surgery.
and i am conserned about our freinds from india.
they havent been here in 5 days.i hope all is cool with them
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sponsorship things
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just got off the phone with an angry sponsee.
i still have issues on confrontation,but part of this thing is in learning to be real without shaming someone.
i cant sponsor someone who wants to be a part time recovering addict.i know we didnt use part time.
but confrontation can be tricky.
any a...
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new here and scared as heck
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I am just new to my quest for sobriety. I came here because i feel very alone and isolated. I really dont know what to do or where to start. How long does it take till your truly happy? Are you ever? that whole concept seems really hard to imagine. Anyways it helped to get somethings off my chest. hope to hear...
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step one
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the old step guide written by greg p
http://www.limestonena.com/Steps/Step%201.htm
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something interesting that I read today...
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Today's thought is:
There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's good. --Frank Buchman
Ours is an illness of more. More! More! More! The greed of addiction decays the soul and leaves us to desperately try to fill the hole that is left behind, but there is neve...
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toronto convention tradition handout
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We keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the Twelve Steps, so freedom for the group springs from our Traditions. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well. TRADITION 1 - "Our common welfar...
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Personal Introduction.
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Hello fellow recovering addicts.
I've checked out this board several times, but haven't had a chance to get involved. Recovery has saved my life, like it has done for many others. I have substantial clean time, (Oct, 93), however, what is more important is my accomplishments and piece of mind. I...
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Good place for help in Santa Clara?
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Hello all, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good treatment program in the San Jose area. Thanx!
Jeff
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interveiw with a dope fiend...cleantimes with dalin for convention ed
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1)How have you gotten to know yourself better since you have been in recovery?
A-I’ve gotten to know how I am spiritually built with all the 4th steps that I have done.
Now its just seeing how I act under pressure.
2)What is your favorite step?And why is it your favorite step?
A-It all has to star...
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tradition one
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BEFORE TRADITION ONE 1. Read the beginning of Chapter 6 out of Basic Text, "The Twelve Traditions of NA" to the beginning of Tradition One. 2. Get out that Good Dictionary you used for the Steps. 3. Look up the words: vigilance, unity, negotiable, understanding, application. 4. Answer in writing the...
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what is your favorite basic text quote?
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if it is not practical it is not spiritual.
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Bulletin on Using NA-Fellowship Approved Literature
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NA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BULLETIN #4 (REVISED JUNE 1997) REPRINTING NA FELLOWSHIP-APPROVED LITERATURE
Policy and guidelines for the reprinting of the NA Fellowship’s copyrighted literature by individual NA members, groups, service boards, and committees. Also describes how reprint req...
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FEAR...
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Fear The problem of resolving fear has two aspects. We shall have to try for all the freedom from fear that is possible for us to attain. Then we shall need to find both the courage and the grace to deal constructively with whatever fears remain. c. 1967 AAWS, As Bill Sees It, p. 61 With permission, Alcoho...
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I got my test date for my contractors license test
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It's next month on the second, i'm very happy that they accepted me I was worried about my criminal past but it seems that they feel i'm elligable now and trustworthy enough to do this, hoping to start my own business one day , maybe not right away but soon. Now all I have to do is pass the test so I will be stud...
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This is a cool board
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I am glad I have found this board. I have spent the last couple of days (while I should be working) reading various posts.
I can particularly relate to the posts by Adriana as I struggled with addiction to prescription drugs for quite some time. I can feel her want to stop, but at the same t...
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lets do step one
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we can start with the unaproved sheets.
we can anounce it to everyone and get this started
untill we get aproved permission from world for the others.
http://www.limelightseo.com/step_guide/step_1.htm
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what is group concience?
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book of basics
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One Disease - One Program
In the early days, it was not uncommon for our members to go to many places seeking recovery. Then in the late seventies and early eighties, something different started happening.
Sponsor of the Opposite Sex
NA Sponsor
90/90
Get involved
Stay awa...
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spiritual experiances
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im gonna share my favorite one....i am the oldest of 4 kids, my brother is a year younger than me. we grew up in hell, abuse, addiction neglect ect. so we were very close, extra bonded. i cleaned up first. he was angry and hurt, felt like i abandoned him.his addiction became much worse, all i could do was pr...
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cooncat
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cooncat where are you?
i miss so many good members who once came here.......
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tahir and all
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we need to set a meeting time for group concience.
time will be toughest for the guys from india.
we need to announce it a week before
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been awhile...
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a year actually, was a long, horrible slip. Just about didn't make it. Believe me, nothing out there changed!!
Working on day 13 today. Thank God i only have to concern myself with this moment...now if i could only STAY in this moment mindfully. Practice makes correction:)
I hate addiction.
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How do I get someone to go to a meeting?
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My soon to be brother in law has been living with me for four weeks now. He moved from out of the state and left a significant other of 6 years and a daughter (not biological) in the previous state. He was on heroine, oxy, prescription drugs among others. He is very depressed and has spent the last four week...
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Drop The $20
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A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20.00 bill.
In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up.
He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple the $20 dollar bill up. He t...
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Any Advice?
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Hey guys, its me again. I realize that I know I have to do some soul searching and get honest, but just wanted to run this by the group to get your thoughts.
After I got out of rehab, I continued to struggle at work without the use of drugs. So I started to take those mini-thins that contain ep...
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coming back to the site
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 hi there 41 days clean just coming to the site I tryed I have not been well or my self lately I try to harm my self on Oct 25th and lived thorugh it this will be my frist time sharing about this all I can say is it feels good to be back!
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Heres a little video of my new kitten
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KITTEN VIDEO HERE Thats me narrating  -- Edited by BigV at 00:15, 2006-10-12 -- Edited by BigV at 00:15, 2006-10-12
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wife of addict
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Hi everyone. I am new to this forum and am seeking support and guidance. My husband and I have been separated since April of this year. He brought me to my parents home saying that he was not happy anymore. We have two children and they are with me. I live with my Father about 600 mi away from my husban...
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