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Did the IRC chat get hijacked or something
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oK GUESS IT WAS JUST DOWN FOR AWHILE MY BAD! -- Edited by BigV at 10:35, 2006-12-11
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The Triangle of Self-Obsession
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The Triangle of Self-Obsession When we are born we are conscious only of ourselves, we are the universe. We perceive little other than our basic needs, and if these needs are met we are content. As our consciousness expands we become aware of a world outside ourselves.&nb...
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COMEON POST
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Get in here and post you guys/gals lets keep things rolling if you check in just leave a comment or start a topic I know theres stuff going on in each of your lives that you could share, open up 
Dr. Vini says so thats your prescription for this day
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(((((MIP))))))
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got a quick moment on a computer
just wanted to say hello, i miss you's and i'm doing ok
, day 27 today:)
still in a transition house but i've started looking at apartments, really my whole life is up in the air...lol.....no literally ...isn't that step 2 and 3?
wish i had time to go into some of it
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5 months clean
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4 months now and still kicken. I've gotten past the relapse and moving on , I am struggling some with sereness  since so much is going on but lifes gotten better since that relapse, it made me ease up on myself and life and good things are happening. Thanks to this program teaching a new way of thinki...
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SERENITY PRAYER
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SERENITY PRAYER
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Serenity Serenity, which is the immunity to all addictions, is characterized by feelings of tranquility, gra...
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Thank you
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Hi all
I just want to thank you for your love and support through these crazy times (no pun intended) You have made a world of difference to me. The kindness you offer helps me so much..I just wanted to spread the love
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A suggestion...or 3
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Hi all!! So I was thinking..(uh Oh) Maybe the Sunday meeting could be bumped up a couple hours? I know we are all on different time zones but 10:00 am "here" is 6:00am In this place.(yes, the world DOES revolve around me) 
Also I think we should have more meetings now that we have grown s...
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what are u thinking?
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What are you thinking?
"I never know what I think about something until I read what I've written on it."
-- William Faulkner
What have you been thinking lately?
Do you know? We get so accustomed to our thoughts that we lose awareness of them. We don’t see how they are stuck in old habitual patter...
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A bit of a tall order
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Hello everyone,
I met peggy in the chatroom the other evening (for me) and said I'd write a few words on here by way of introduction.
I'm addicted to opoid painkillers, having a chronic back condition that doesn't respond to any other treatments. I haven't taken any strong stuff (availabl...
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how are you doing Jenny?
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Dear Jen,
how are you doing?
i haven't seen you on chat so i thought i'd write you a short note.
telling you that you're in my thoughts and prayers...
i'm here for you girl.. you're not alone ...
YOUR friend in recovery and behond....peggy...
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New to NA
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I am new to NA and have alot of anxiety being here. I dont want to admit myself as an addict it truly kills me to do it. I feel tears welling up just thinking about it. In the back of my mind i do know im an addict, just not ready to "come out" i guess i could say. I am very familiar with mip in another group. That is a...
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quick hello
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to my MIP friends!!!!
and to let you know i'm doing ok.
what's his name...lol...jk....wants me to move back, i said no.
have had a couple of offers from program people, just really mulling over my options
looking hard for a job
going to a meeting every day if not 2!!!
working on day 20;)
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You'll be back
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Even if you, those of you who come and go, down the crossroads like gyspys wandering, seeking , searching, you know you have found a place were some have stopped, taken the sweet breath of freedom, felt the true nature of our being, taken hold of some power greater then our addiction and risen above, yes...
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I PASSED
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I am now a painting contractor
This would not be happening if I wasn't clean and somewhat sober 
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I'm sick sorry I missed the sat meeting !
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had a thort been snezzing ,sniffling,coughing trying to sleep & my chest is even starting to brother me from all the coughing ahh man anyway I'll try to come back as soon as I'm better!
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HOMEland Terrorism? hmmmm
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I read the stats below and the one thing that amazes me is that terrorist killed 3000 people on 9/11 at the World Trade Center, which resulted in a war that killed another 3000 American's, totalling 6000 people, plus a larger number of non American people. Literally billions of dollars are spen...
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Im greatful to have been there !!
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Yes,,,, HI all !!!
Im greatful to have been at home last evening and attend on my 17 year old dog !!!
He was sick past few days and docs said he was sinking !!!
then i bagan to see him go from bad to worse....
Mind you this is the first pup i bought in my recovery and he has been a great watchdog,,a husban...
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new op
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the new service posyion I have found very different than i expected but am grateful I can be of service pleas bear with me as I too am learing the guidlines I know that for me change is not always easy. But remember I am just there to help give a safe place to come to chat. pleas also keep in mind this is very new...
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Step 1 Study
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Hi Family,
I welcome you all to participate in the step working board on this website, under the topic called "NA Step One". Please share your experience, strength and hope on Step One at the link given belowhttp://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=42763&p=3&topicID=92...
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WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERANCE ?????
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Hi all !!!
Heres a subject for thought and I hope you can give me valuable insight !!!
Its like this=
Many of you know I play music for a living,,, i know of no other skill i can use for my daily bread !!!
recently I found out at the local Convention that ive been a topic for discussion,,,,
this happ...
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It's was good chating with all of you last night
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I left feeling really good even giggling a bit nice crowd we had in the chat room last night
Some of you were quiet, please feel free to jump in and throw out any help you might be needing , just join in the conversation the more you do it the more comfortable this all gets, even in real life it will help.
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Need Help
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Hi Friends, dont know what my problem is but I cant seam to get into the chat room, all computer advise welcome(please)
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being vanurable
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18 months of meetings and for the first time lastnight I alowed myself to be vanurable! I had an emotional breakdown at my home group last night and it felt so freeing. I have a real problem with people seeing me week and broken, I think it's because thats how I saw myself for so manny years befor recovery....
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I may have come back to late.
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Hello once again everone. I know some remember Stryker and myself. Well, let me be another one to tell you that giving in to your addiction may feel good while your doing it, but once the high is gone and the next day comes you see how much of a mess you have made, and you were almost alright, atleast this is h...
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Thanx(((((((((((((NA)))))))))))))))
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I am so grateful to be apart of this room and be able to be surrounded by other recovering addicts . I wanted to thank everyone for all their posts and welcomes. I feel like I belong, that is something I have struggled with most of my life . Now I found ya'll so thanx love ya Manon -- Edited by rayne at 0...
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Good news
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I am waiting right now to go to my group. I just wanted to talk about some good news that I got. I have been going to college through what is called Vocational Rehabilitation. The only Benefit I can think of about being an addict is that they are paying for my college and if I had...
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i need you...
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namaste'
i had one of the best and worst days of my life yesterday
i've been taking a career planning workshop this week...i think i finally know what i want to be when i grow up
really my ultimate goal....is to 'Live who I Am'-in peace, luv and harmony
i've gotten much closer this week to narrowi...
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Another screw up
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So I've been working had to stay on the straight and narrow. I have been trying to do it all on my own but have come to the harsh reality lately that I can't do it alone. I'm working up the courage to set up an appointment to speak with someone at a treatment center (Bradford in Nashville, TN). A...
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I don't know what to say
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Hey guys, I need some advice again... Rather than rehashing all the history, you can go back to the "This is a cool board" topic I started to get the history.
Anyway, my wife is really upset about my recent relapse. I did go to a meeting last night and it was a good one. She and the kids were ho...
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