|
|
NA Retreat
(Preview)
Hi friends I cant contain my excitment so I had to share with you all. This weekend is the Toronto area NA womens retreat, I am so looking forward to it.Just me and 34 women in recovery, no kids, no phones , no house work , no cooking YEAH! Retreats are such a great experiance, I'm so greatfull to be a part of t...
|
we can
|
7
|
2972
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADRIANA, HOW ARE YOU LATELY?
(Preview)
Hi Adriana, how have you been lately? Without your heartfelt and honest shares here, MIP forum ain't the same, you know... Keep sharing with us... We all need you...
I send my prayers and best wishes your way...
Hugs, Love, Light ~ Tahir.
|
Tahir
|
6
|
863
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home 4 Days So Far
(Preview)
So far I've been back home 4 days from my last run. I need to regain some sort of sanity in my life. I already lost my job, and on the verge of loosing my kid and my place if I dont get it together. Does anyone who know about meetings in this area?
Thank You
|
OT
|
8
|
904
|
|
|
|
|
|
my dad just died
(Preview)
my mom called 30 minutes ago.
im still processing it.
|
dalin
|
20
|
1115
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hey Guys
(Preview)
Wow, it's been forever since I've posted.
Just wanted to stop by and say hello.
The last month or so have been really good for me. I bought a car all on my own. I bought a 2004 Ford Mustang. Been working in my mother's office part time. Been staying clean.
I haven't really been going to meetings latel...
|
xXMichelleXx
|
6
|
793
|
|
|
|
|
|
Somethings come up from the past
(Preview)
The part of my story goes back to when I was about 13. My family, Dad, Mom and sister took a trip driving RV's and trailers from california to Baja Mexico with a bunch of friends. At some point in the trip 2 days after starting I blieve we got to Baja and we had pulled over to camp that evening.
Well my Dad p...
|
BigV
|
6
|
1037
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twelve Step Exercise
(Preview)
Twelve Step Exercise
First, identify a situation in your personal or work life that is currently a source of resentment, fear, sadness of anger. Write a brief statement describing the situation and indicating why it concerns you.
Step One: In what ways are you powerless over...
|
Tahir
|
4
|
919
|
|
|
|
|
|
90 days clean
(Preview)
|
BigV
|
14
|
1158
|
|
|
|
|
|
WHEN IT WORKS ~ THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF NA
(Preview)
The seeds of the miracles in NA are found in the following principles.
1. HOPE gives us something positive to look for and move towards. We can admit our need for help as we begin to share in our common welfare.
2. SURRENDER to the things we cannot change through our own power is a way to g...
|
Tahir
|
8
|
8490
|
|
|
|
|
|
What would you do?
(Preview)
Hi friends, I am just a little disturbed by something. I have concentrating real hard on my recovery, my sponsor sometimes has to ask me to slow down. I want recovery so bad. I sleep eat and breath recovery. On the 15th of October I will be clean 2 months for the first time in 18 years. Prior to my atte...
|
Sheila
|
5
|
925
|
|
|
|
|
|
stuff for growth
(Preview)
"In order to struggle successfully with yourself, you must know your character intimately, and be aware of your faults. To achieve this self=awareness, sit down with a pen and paper - the exercise will be painful - and write down what you feel are your most obvious character flaws and weaknesses...
|
dalin
|
9
|
1040
|
|
|
|
|
|
Making rational decisions
(Preview)
For the past three weeks or so I have had a decision to make. My sponsor reminds me that if I go to meetings, if I do my step work and if I commit to service work then I had a good chance of staying clean. I believe her, I have yet to not follow her suggestios and she has not let me down.
Joining a home grou...
|
Sheila
|
4
|
962
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expressing Gratitude
(Preview)
Hi Family,
It is Thanks giving week end here in Canada and it is the first one I have not had the use of drugs or alcohol. For that alone I am Thank ful.
This morning I started my day Thanking my higher power and saying the Serenity Prayer but I also went a step further and thanked myself. I Thanked myself...
|
Sheila
|
4
|
900
|
|
|
|
|
|
day 9
(Preview)
I didn't think I'd ever make it past 3 
last night I even went to 2 meetings!
love you all
|
adriana
|
5
|
873
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meetings in the chatroom
(Preview)
I have been hanging out in the chatroom for a day now. There have been quite a few people visiting, asking if the meetings are well attended, wanting to go to meetings there. Unfortunately, I cannot attend this Saturdays meeting, and my home group is Wednesday Night NA in Lincoln NE. I do intend to start...
|
Lon
|
2
|
863
|
|
|
|
|
|
Relating to others
(Preview)
Hi friends
Just wanted to share the experiance i had the other day during my help line shift. The man who called said that he was on the fence as to weather or not he was an addict, thats exactly how I was when I came to my first meeting. Someone reminded me just after my one year that the first time I was aske...
|
we can
|
4
|
826
|
|
|
|
|
|
Knowing you are in a bad situation!!!
(Preview)
Just yesterday I knew I was in a bad situation. It happened in my safe place, whoever thought. I have been following all suggestions, one of them being to change people, places and things. I live with my sister and her family who are not drug users, therefore it is my safe place. Just a few we...
|
Sheila
|
7
|
876
|
|
|
|
|
|
close to slipping
(Preview)
yesterday sucked, but I thought today may be better. I went to the meeting last night even though I didn't want to. couple of days ago the phone was shut off, this morning I wake up and the cable was turned off (don't know why the internet is still working....I contacted the cable company last week and tol...
|
adriana
|
7
|
881
|
|
|
|
|
|
CAN STOP BUT CANT STAY STOPPED
(Preview)
IM GLAD TO BE BACK, I HAD RELAPSED A YEAR AGO .I CAN ALWAYS STOP IF I WANTED TO BUT COULD NEVER STAY STOPPED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME .THE MOST CLEAN TIME I HAS WAS 7 MONTHS AND THAT WAS 7 YRS AGO.AS SOON AS MY FEELINGS GET HURT IM RIGHT BACK TO DRINKING AGAIN EVENTUALLY AND THEN GETTING HIGH FOLLOWS SHORTLY IF N...
|
MERCEDES
|
5
|
991
|
|
|
|
|
|
I don't usually go to this particular meeting
(Preview)
But I did tonight and it was AWESOME and POWERFUL.
Damn I wish I didn't relate so well to some of these folks I really think i'm an addict for sure now
Though i did have a little trouble with one sanctimonious self righteous as$ LOL but I got over it , he's entitled to his opinion about r...
|
BigV
|
2
|
837
|
|
|
|
|
|
meetings
(Preview)
i was told I need to start opening my mouth at meetings but it's so uncomfortable to talk in front of everyone, and don't know what to say......how do you get over being nervous and all?
|
adriana
|
4
|
927
|
|
|
|
|
|
How do I take the first step?
(Preview)
It’s time to make a change. After 16 yrs of being in a fog and always trying to escape reality, I am finally ready to get my head on straight and get serious about cleaning up. I’ve tried many times to get healthy but always fail. I want to get help but I’m to ashamed to seek it out. How do I get pas...
|
patm
|
4
|
1305
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADRIANA, WELCOME BACK...
(Preview)
Hi Adriana,
Hope today's the last day for you at detox, and you would be back by tomorrow here at MIRACLES IN PROGRESS. Had been thinkin' of you all these 3 days, and praying for you.
So I welcome you back to our group in advance, and hope to gain lots and lots of strength and hope thru the miracle called...
|
Tahir
|
16
|
967
|
|
|
|
|
|
OUTTA HERE
(Preview)
Headed for the mountains this morning i've done my time in the salt mines this last week and just need to relax and fish a little, enjoy nature and get away from this rat race.
HAve a good weekend everybody, bruthrs and sisters hang ten!
|
BigV
|
9
|
991
|
|
|
|
|
|
im back!!!!
(Preview)
well i just got out of rehab thanks to drittz he came and got me and put me in the hospital and i found help!!! its really good to be back i fell brand new again. i had to stay there and couldnt leave.Hey im sorry i got all stupid on my last post. i really was going down but drittz said you guys were worried and he s...
|
striker
|
4
|
1012
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wanted to use bad today
(Preview)
damn near did, guys were selling dope right up the street I was working at started fantasizing about the high, then thought it thru further.
I had an empty stomch till noon when i finished my work and decided rather then cop dope i'd go eat something first then if I felt like using still , well you get t... >
|
BigV
|
11
|
1134
|
|
|
|
|
|
relapse worksheet
(Preview)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Palmdale CA
Posts: 741
relapse inventory worksheet
Recovery/Relapse Inventory Worksheet The whole point of this worksheet is to look back and identify and discover in what areas you failed to work your program of reco...
|
dalin
|
4
|
6995
|
|
|
|
|
|
a mens retreat
(Preview)
this friday we are having a sponsorship retreat.
i havent put one together for about 2 years.no one in this area in canada has been to one yet.
i guess what i need to do is ask you folks for topics.
anything is welcomed.
|
dalin
|
4
|
991
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service and personal recovery
(Preview)
Yesterday, I attended a rather disappointing area service meeting and walked out in a sad mood. It triggered a lot of questions, gushing out of my sadness and frustration, all at once. I wonder why we just can't follow the Steps, Traditions, Concepts, Guide To Local Services and other handbooks and g...
|
Tahir
|
2
|
902
|
|
|
|
|
|
What if?
(Preview)
I'm am an opiate addict. My question is, what if I am in a serious accident, or have an operation that requires pain medication. What do you do, do you use narcotic pain medication according to how it is prescribed? I know you are not supposed to use this kind of medication at all. But tylenol and ibuprofe...
|
Maverickwolf
|
4
|
858
|
|
|
