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Dave R · Dave R

"We have become very grateful in the course of our recovery...We have a disease, but we do recover."Basic Text, p. 8Active addiction was no picnic; many of us barely came out of it alive. But ranting against the disease, lamenting what it has done to us, pitying ourselves for the condition it has left...

Dave R · Dave R

"In recovery, our ideas of fun change." Basic Text, p. 107 In retrospect, many of us realize that when we used, our ideas of fun were rather bizarre. Some of us would get dressed up and head for the local club. We would dance, drink, and do other drugs until the sun rose. On more than one occasion, gun ba...

Dave R · Dave R

When we accept ourselves, we can accept others into our lives, unconditionally, probably for the first time. IP No. 19, Self-Acceptance From our earliest memories, many of us felt like we never belonged. No matter how big the gathering, we always felt apart from the crowd. We had a hard time fitt...

Dave R · Dave R

"an NA sponsor is a member of Narcotics Anonymous, living our program of recovery, who is willing to build a special, supportive, one-on-one relationship with us."IP No. 11, Sponsorship, Revised=What is a sponsor? You know: That nice person with whom you had coffee after your first meeting....

Dave R · Dave R

"For us, recovery is more than just pleasure." Basic Text, p. 43 In our active addiction, most of us knew exactly how we were going to feel from one day to the next. All we had to do was read the label on the bottle or know what was in the bag. We planned our feelings, and our goal for each day was to feel go...

Dave R · Dave R

"...we have found a loving, personal God to whom we can turn." Basic Text, p. 27 Some of us come into recovery with the impression that life's hardships are a series of cosmic tests designed to teach us something. This belief is readily apparent when something traumatic happens and we wail, "My Hi...

Dave R · Dave R

"We had convinced ourselves that we could make it alone and proceeded to live life on that basis. The results were disastrous and, in the end, each of us had to admit that self-sufficiency was a lie." Basic Text, p. 62 "I can't, but we can." This simple but profound truth applies initially to our firs...

Dave R · Dave R

"We are grateful that we were made so welcome at meetings that we felt comfortable." Basic Text, p. 83 Remember how scared we were when we walked into our first NA meeting? Even if we walked in with a friend, most of us recall how difficult it was to attend that first meeting. What was it that kept us c...

Flyryryfly · Flyryryfly

I'm looking for experienced members strength and hope. My wife is working abroad this year and I'm finding it increasingly more difficult to handle the gap, it's not something I'm finding a lot of people to talk to with practical experience. If your out there please share your experience.

Dave R · Dave R

Anyone may join us, regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion. Basic Text, p. 9 Addiction closed our minds to anything new or different. We didnt need anyone or anything, we thought. There was nothing of value to be found in anyone from a different neighborh...

Dave R · Dave R

We can never fully recover, no matter how long we stay clean. Basic Text, p. 84 = After getting a little time in the program, some of us begin to think we have been cured. Weve learned everything NA has to teach us; weve grown bored with the meetings; and our sponsor keeps droning the same old refrain:...

Dave R · Dave R

We learn new ways to live. We are no longer limited to our old ideas. Basic Text, p. 56 = We may or may not have been taught right from wrong and other basics of life as children. No matter, by the time we found recovery, most of us had only the vaguest idea of how to live. Our isolation from the rest of so...

Dave R · Dave R

The spiritual part of our disease is our total self-centeredness. Basic Text, p. 20 What is self-centeredness? It is our belief that the world revolves around us. Our wishes, our demands are the only ones worth consideration. Our self-centered minds believe they are capable of getting everyt...

Dave R · Dave R

"We see it happening among us every day. This miraculous turnabout is evidence of a spiritual awakening."Basic Text, p. 51=We watch them walk in to their first meeting defeated, their spirits broken. Their suffering is obvious, and their desire for help even more apparent. They collect a welcom...

Alohatorrie · Alohatorrie

Whats a girl to do when every thing in step one the compulsive behavior ,manifestation ect... keeps me stuck right there how do i get it out on paper when im just what is speeks of UGH!

Dave R · Dave R

"Unity is a must in Narcotics Anonymous."Basic Text, p. 63=Unity is not uniformity. Unity springs from the fact that we have unity of purpose--to recover, and to help others stay clean. Even so, we often find that while we strive to fulfill the same purpose, our means and methods may be radically di...

Dave R · Dave R

"Continuing to take a personal inventory means that we form a habit of looking at ourselves, our actions, our attitudes, and our relationships on a regular basis."Basic Text, p. 42=The daily inventory is a tool we can use to simplify our lives. The most complicated part of taking a regular inventor...

Dave R · Dave R

"As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving. At least we know that we are no longer intentionally making life miserable for people."Basic Text, pp. 39-40=In our addiction we often treated others badly, sometimes deliberately finding ways to make their lives miserable. In...

MIKEF · MIKEF

Good morning and blessings of this day..It has come to my attention the ownwer(director)John F has posted a message pertinent to his present Conditon.If you would like to sign in to the sister site here at AA MESSAGE board ,you can review John's share.Have a blessed and productive day

Dave R · Dave R

"We eventually redefine our beliefs and understanding to the point where we see that our greatest need is for knowledge of Gods will for us and the strength to carry that out."Basic Text, p. 48=When we first arrived in NA, we had all kinds of ideas of what we needed. Some of us set our sights on amassing p...

Shayna · Shayna

Not sure how theses chats work ... I didn't notice recent comments ... or who is on line ... (?)

jayyyxooo · jayyyxooo

i just went through rehab for my first time for heroin. i was using for 2 years but never used a needle. i was in for my first one for 28 days and then got kicked out and sent down to a florida rehab and was there for 30 days. i then intentionally relapsed to prove the point that i shouldn't be in florida and it wa...

Dave R · Dave R

"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. 46=Coping successfully with life's minor annoyances and frustrations is sometimes the most difficult skill we have to learn in recovery. We are...

Julesahorness · Julesahorness

I am looking for an online sponsor. If anyone can help me please email me. I haven't been able to find one in my town. julesahorness@gmail.com Thanks!!!

Dave R · Dave R

"We keep what we have only with vigilance..."Basic Text, p. 60=How do we remain vigilant about our recovery? First, by realizing that we have a disease we will always have. No matter how long we've been clean, no matter how much better our lives have become, no matter what the extent of our spiritua...

rainbowroom · rainbowroom

Permalink Reply Quote More Edit PostDelete PostPrinter Friendly Hi, my name is Beverly and I am a hopeless and at the moment feel helpless addict/alcoholic.. I am also jobless, depressed and haunted by who Ive become. There is not a soul on this planet who 'knows' me. Ive always felt I didn't...

Dave R · Dave R

"When someone points out a shortcoming, our first reaction may be defensive...[But] if we truly want to be free, we will take a good look at input from fellow addicts."Basic Text, p. 36=At some point in our recovery, we come to the awkward realization that the way we see ourselves is not necessarily th...

Dave R · Dave R

"We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression."Basic Text, p. 27=As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time. When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves. However, if we do this, our depression may turn to despair. We can't afford t...

Raman · Raman

Dear fellow recovering people in Miracles In Progress: My name is Raman and I am an addict. I wish to share that on the 21 st of December, I completed 29 years of continous clean time. Staying clean and serene on a daily basis has been possible because of the 12 Step Program of Narcotics Anonymous. I al...

Dave R · Dave R

"The process of coming to believe restores us to sanity. The strength to move into action comes from this belief."Basic Text, p. 25=Now that we've finally admitted our insanity and seen examples of it in all its manifestations, we might be tempted to believe that we are doomed to repeat this behavio...

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	JFT February 11 Curse into a blessing (Preview) "We have become very grateful in the course of our recovery...We have a disease, but we do recover."Basic Text, p. 8Active addiction was no picnic; many of us barely came out of it alive. But ranting against the disease, lamenting what it has done to us, pitying ourselves for the condition it has left...	Dave R	0	220	Feb 11, 2017 by Dave R
	JJFT February 10 Fun! (Preview) "In recovery, our ideas of fun change." Basic Text, p. 107 In retrospect, many of us realize that when we used, our ideas of fun were rather bizarre. Some of us would get dressed up and head for the local club. We would dance, drink, and do other drugs until the sun rose. On more than one occasion, gun ba...	Dave R	0	190	Feb 10, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT February 9 Self-acceptance (Preview) When we accept ourselves, we can accept others into our lives, unconditionally, probably for the first time. IP No. 19, Self-Acceptance From our earliest memories, many of us felt like we never belonged. No matter how big the gathering, we always felt apart from the crowd. We had a hard time fitt...	Dave R	0	210	Feb 9, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT February 8 What is a sponsor? (Preview) "an NA sponsor is a member of Narcotics Anonymous, living our program of recovery, who is willing to build a special, supportive, one-on-one relationship with us."*IP No. 11, Sponsorship,* Revised**=What is a sponsor? You know: That nice person with whom you had coffee after your first meeting....	Dave R	0	233	Feb 8, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT February 4 Feeling good isn't the point (Preview) "For us, recovery is more than just pleasure." Basic Text, p. 43 In our active addiction, most of us knew exactly how we were going to feel from one day to the next. All we had to do was read the label on the bottle or know what was in the bag. We planned our feelings, and our goal for each day was to feel go...	Dave R	2	231	Feb 7, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT February 7 This is not a test (Preview) "...we have found a loving, personal God to whom we can turn." Basic Text, p. 27 Some of us come into recovery with the impression that life's hardships are a series of cosmic tests designed to teach us something. This belief is readily apparent when something traumatic happens and we wail, "My Hi...	Dave R	0	214	Feb 7, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT February 6 I can't, we can (Preview) "We had convinced ourselves that we could make it alone and proceeded to live life on that basis. The results were disastrous and, in the end, each of us had to admit that self-sufficiency was a lie." Basic Text, p. 62 "I can't, but we can." This simple but profound truth applies initially to our firs...	Dave R	0	253	Feb 6, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT February 5 Keep coming back (Preview) "We are grateful that we were made so welcome at meetings that we felt comfortable." Basic Text, p. 83 Remember how scared we were when we walked into our first NA meeting? Even if we walked in with a friend, most of us recall how difficult it was to attend that first meeting. What was it that kept us c...	Dave R	0	239	Feb 5, 2017 by Dave R
	Living life on life's terms while your spouse is working abroad (Preview) I'm looking for experienced members strength and hope. My wife is working abroad this year and I'm finding it increasingly more difficult to handle the gap, it's not something I'm finding a lot of people to talk to with practical experience. If your out there please share your experience.	Flyryryfly	1	268	Feb 3, 2017 by Davethewave
	JFT February 2 We need each other (Preview) Anyone may join us, regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion. Basic Text, p. 9 Addiction closed our minds to anything new or different. We didnt need anyone or anything, we thought. There was nothing of value to be found in anyone from a different neighborh...	Dave R	0	230	Feb 3, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT January 28 An everyday addict (Preview) We can never fully recover, no matter how long we stay clean. Basic Text, p. 84 = After getting a little time in the program, some of us begin to think we have been cured. Weve learned everything NA has to teach us; weve grown bored with the meetings; and our sponsor keeps droning the same old refrain:...	Dave R	0	228	Jan 28, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT January 27 Learning how to live again (Preview) We learn new ways to live. We are no longer limited to our old ideas. Basic Text, p. 56 = We may or may not have been taught right from wrong and other basics of life as children. No matter, by the time we found recovery, most of us had only the vaguest idea of how to live. Our isolation from the rest of so...	Dave R	0	216	Jan 27, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT January 26 Self-centeredness (Preview) The spiritual part of our disease is our total self-centeredness. Basic Text, p. 20 What is self-centeredness? It is our belief that the world revolves around us. Our wishes, our demands are the only ones worth consideration. Our self-centered minds believe they are capable of getting everyt...	Dave R	0	217	Jan 26, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT January 25 An added gift (Preview) "We see it happening among us every day. This miraculous turnabout is evidence of a spiritual awakening."Basic Text, p. 51=We watch them walk in to their first meeting defeated, their spirits broken. Their suffering is obvious, and their desire for help even more apparent. They collect a welcom...	Dave R	0	236	Jan 25, 2017 by Dave R
	Step one working it seems im in some sort of way its all i want is to get to step 4 yet step one keeps me in it.? (Preview) Whats a girl to do when every thing in step one the compulsive behavior ,manifestation ect... keeps me stuck right there how do i get it out on paper when im just what is speeks of UGH!	Alohatorrie	4	471	Jan 22, 2017 by Davethewave
	JFT January 21 Unity and uniformity (Preview) "Unity is a must in Narcotics Anonymous."Basic Text, p. 63=Unity is not uniformity. Unity springs from the fact that we have unity of purpose--to recover, and to help others stay clean. Even so, we often find that while we strive to fulfill the same purpose, our means and methods may be radically di...	Dave R	0	239	Jan 21, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT January 18 The simple inventory (Preview) "Continuing to take a personal inventory means that we form a habit of looking at ourselves, our actions, our attitudes, and our relationships on a regular basis."Basic Text, p. 42=The daily inventory is a tool we can use to simplify our lives. The most complicated part of taking a regular inventor...	Dave R	0	203	Jan 18, 2017 by Dave R
	JFT January 17 Forgivenss (Preview) "As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving. At least we know that we are no longer intentionally making life miserable for people."Basic Text, pp. 39-40=In our addiction we often treated others badly, sometimes deliberately finding ways to make their lives miserable. In...	Dave R	0	204	Jan 17, 2017 by Dave R
	JOHN (Preview) Good morning and blessings of this day..It has come to my attention the ownwer(director)John F has posted a message pertinent to his present Conditon.If you would like to sign in to the sister site here at AA MESSAGE board ,you can review John's share.Have a blessed and productive day	MIKEF	2	313	Jan 10, 2017 by MIKEF
	JFT January 3 Our greatest need (Preview) "We eventually redefine our beliefs and understanding to the point where we see that our greatest need is for knowledge of Gods will for us and the strength to carry that out."Basic Text, p. 48=When we first arrived in NA, we had all kinds of ideas of what we needed. Some of us set our sights on amassing p...	Dave R	0	262	Jan 3, 2017 by Dave R
	New At Online Chatting (Preview) Not sure how theses chats work ... I didn't notice recent comments ... or who is on line ... (?)	Shayna	0	211	Jan 3, 2017 by Shayna
	I don't think i'm a addict. heroin not a addict NA Aa (Preview) i just went through rehab for my first time for heroin. i was using for 2 years but never used a needle. i was in for my first one for 28 days and then got kicked out and sent down to a florida rehab and was there for 30 days. i then intentionally relapsed to prove the point that i shouldn't be in florida and it wa...	jayyyxooo	13	3802	Jan 2, 2017 by BigV
	JFT January 2 Take a deep breath and talk to God (Preview) "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. 46=Coping successfully with life's minor annoyances and frustrations is sometimes the most difficult skill we have to learn in recovery. We are...	Dave R	0	236	Jan 2, 2017 by Dave R
	Online sponsor (Preview) I am looking for an online sponsor. If anyone can help me please email me. I haven't been able to find one in my town. julesahorness@gmail.com Thanks!!!	Julesahorness	1	211	Jan 1, 2017 by Davethewave
	JFT January 1 Vigilance (Preview) "We keep what we have only with vigilance..."Basic Text, p. 60=How do we remain vigilant about our recovery? First, by realizing that we have a disease we will always have. No matter how long we've been clean, no matter how much better our lives have become, no matter what the extent of our spiritua...	Dave R	0	260	Jan 1, 2017 by Dave R
	Desperate (Preview) Permalink Reply Quote More Edit PostDelete PostPrinter Friendly Hi, my name is Beverly and I am a hopeless and at the moment feel helpless addict/alcoholic.. I am also jobless, depressed and haunted by who Ive become. There is not a soul on this planet who 'knows' me. Ive always felt I didn't...	rainbowroom	4	448	Dec 30, 2016 by rainbowroom
	JFT December 29 Through each others' eyes (Preview) "When someone points out a shortcoming, our first reaction may be defensive...[But] if we truly want to be free, we will take a good look at input from fellow addicts."Basic Text, p. 36=At some point in our recovery, we come to the awkward realization that the way we see ourselves is not necessarily th...	Dave R	0	255	Dec 29, 2016 by Dave R
	JFT December 28 Depression (Preview) "We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression."Basic Text, p. 27=As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time. When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves. However, if we do this, our depression may turn to despair. We can't afford t...	Dave R	0	273	Dec 28, 2016 by Dave R
	I thank you for being in my recovery. (Preview) Dear fellow recovering people in Miracles In Progress: My name is Raman and I am an addict. I wish to share that on the 21 st of December, I completed 29 years of continous clean time. Staying clean and serene on a daily basis has been possible because of the 12 Step Program of Narcotics Anonymous. I al...	Raman	5	572	Dec 27, 2016 by Raman
	JFT December 27 God could restore us to sanity (Preview) "The process of coming to believe restores us to sanity. The strength to move into action comes from this belief."Basic Text, p. 25=Now that we've finally admitted our insanity and seen examples of it in all its manifestations, we might be tempted to believe that we are doomed to repeat this behavio...	Dave R	0	250	Dec 27, 2016 by Dave R
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