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Ren · Ren

Hey my name is Ren. I am 31 years old and live in Columbia, Missouri. I have 13 days clean and i am looking for a sponsor whether its online or in person. I don't have transportation so it's been hard getting to in person meetings. So I've been doing phone conference call meetings. Sometimes I even do multi...

veranika64 · veranika64

My name is Teresa first time here and just wondering times of meetings,thank you.

Stupid · Stupid

I have been in and out recovery For a long time and I feel out place in meetings probably because I'm such a dirt bag,scum bag, I don't know what to say to people I really need help If anyone can tell me how they got over feeling out of place Please tell me

Dean · Dean

Jus checked, you ain't been in here since Oct '17. Did you hit the big strike?

MIKEF · MIKEF

Each year, for last couple decades I have shared my Experience, Strength and Hope and a promise of FREEDOM from active addiction for those who are continuing the daily work,those who have finally realized"ITS TIME" to make that 100% 1st STEP and those still caught in the grip Join me in celebration.T...

Saintsgirlslj · Saintsgirlslj

This is my first post on something like this. I have begin a journey to get clean and healthy. I have not taken anything in 3 weeks. I have also begun a weight loss process where I have list 30 pounds. I don't know how I let myself get so out of control. So I'm taking on 2 challenges, and I'm determined to be suc...

Kris9906 · Kris9906

Hi, name is kris and yes I'm a recovering addict. The thing is recently I have been thinking about NA but I keep saying to myself do I really need it? I left the relationship I was in due to the using and I have been clean on my own for a few months now, but for some reason I have been having these dreams and earl...

magnetika · magnetika

My grown son is losing his apt next week. I've been enabling him for 10 years. How do I back off now? I gave him a year to get it together, he did not. I can't let him come home..feel so guilty for enabling so long. Any constructive advice appreciated.

tonyaus · tonyaus

Hi there, i am wanting to see if anyone can assist with looking into a sponsor or getting one if available through here. I am 33 /male - Attending a residentail rehab and looking to get a sponsor to help with my recovery and having a sponsor i believe will help me be accountable and work towards a better a...

Flossie · Flossie

Hi I am in desperate need of a sponsor whether it be on or offline I am in Tampa area ty

Raman · Raman

Hello everyone. Hope this finds you in good cheer. Raman an addict here, clean and serene just for today. Sharing the latest edition of Reaching Out with you all. Have a happy weekend.

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

"Living just for today relieves the burden of the past and the fear of the future. We learned to take whatever actions are necessary and to leave the results in the hands of our Higher Power." Basic Text, p. 94 In our active addiction, fear of the future and what might happen was a reality for many of us. Wh...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

We can also use the steps to improve our attitudes. Our best thinking got us into trouble. We recognize the need for change. Basic Text, p. 55 = When new in recovery, most of us had at least one person we just couldnt stand. We thought that person was the rudest, most obnoxious person in the program. W...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

"We want to look our past in the face, see it for what it really was, and release it so we can live today." Basic Text, p. 29 Many of us had trouble identifying our resentments when we were new in recovery. There we sat with our Fourth Step in front of us, thinking and thinking, finally deciding that we just d...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

"Recovery is a reality for us today." Basic Text, p. 101 Pain and misery were realities in our using lives. We were unwilling either to accept our living situation or to change what was unacceptable in our lives. We attempted to escape life's pain by taking drugs, but using only compounded our trouble...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

"This is our road to spiritual growth." Basic Text, p. 37 When we arrived at our first NA meeting, it looked like the end of the road to many of us. We weren't going to be able to use anymore. We were spiritually bankrupt. Most of us were totally isolated and didn't think we had much to live for Little did we...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

We have found that we had no choice except to completely change our old ways of thinking or go back to using. Basic Text, p. 22 = Many of us find that our old ways of thinking were dominated by fear. We were afraid that we wouldnt be able to get our drugs or that there wouldnt be enough. We feared discovery...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

Addiction is a family disease, but we could only change ourselves. =Many of us come from severely damaged families. At times, the insanity that reigns among our relatives feels overwhelming. Sometimes we feel like packing our bags and moving far, far away.We pray that our family members will join u...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

So many times, addicts have sought the rewards of hard work without the labor. Basic Text, p. 34 = When we first came to NA, some of us wanted everything, and right away. We wanted the serenity, the cars, the happy relationships, the friends, the closeness with our sponsorall the things other people h...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

Page 112 "We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." Step Seven Once we are entirely ready to have our character defects removed, many of us are entirely ready! Ironically, that's when the trouble really starts. The more we struggle to rid ourselves of a particular defect, the stronger that s...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

Page 111"I initially felt that it would be impossible to attend more than one or two meetings a week. It just wouldn't fit in with my busy schedule. I later learned that my priorities were [180] degrees reversed. It was the everything else that would have to fit into my meeting schedule."Some of us atte...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

April 16, 2019"Acting as if"Page 110 "Today, we seek solutions, not problems. We try what we have learned on an experimental basis."Basic Text, p. 58 The first time we heard that we should "act as if," many of us exclaimed, "But that's not honest! I thought we were always supposed to be honest abou...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

April 16 Acting as if Today, we seek solutions, not problems. We try what we have learned on an experimental basis. Basic Text, p. 58 = The first time we heard that we should act as if, many of us exclaimed, But thats not honest! I thought we were always supposed to be honest about our feelings in Narc...

Survivor · Survivor

Just trying to find a sponsor and it's been really hard in my home group, bc I live in a small town and most of the na members are Male and I'm female. And most of the women who do come dont have that much clean time. I would really like to work the steps but I know you arent suppose to do it alone. Is there anyone w...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

April 15, 2019 Keep coming back Page 109 "We have come to enjoy living clean and want more of the good things that the NA Fellowship holds for us." Basic Text, p. 27 Can you remember a time when you looked at the addicts recovering in NA and wondered, "If they aren't using drugs, what on earth do they have to...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

April 14 A new vision Do we really want to be rid of our resentments, our anger, our fear? Basic Text, p. 34 = Why do we call them shortcomings? Perhaps they should be called long-goings, because thats often what it takes for them to fade from our lives. Some of us feel that our shortcomings are the ve...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

April 13 People-pleasing ...approval-seeking behavior carried us further into our addiction.... Basic Text, p. 14 = When others approve of what we do or say, we feel good; when they disapprove, we feel bad. Their opinions of us, and how those opinions make us feel, can have positive value. By m...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

April 12 The big picture All spiritual awakenings have some things in common. Common elements include an end to loneliness and a sense of direction in our lives. Basic Text, p. 50 = Some kinds of spiritual experiences take place when we confront something larger than we are. We suspect that forc...

Anonymous SE1 · Anonymous SE1

So I have some time and recovery and I've done a ton of service over the years but I recently moved to a new place and I find the group here puts whatever they want in the meeting format for example a whole lot of chanting that is their own mix of words that are added on to many lines in the readings, I tried to ex...

snovvdrops · snovvdrops

April 10, 2019 Too busy Page 104 "We must use what we learn or we will lose it, no matter how long we have been clean." Basic Text, p. 85 After putting some clean time together, some of us have a tendency to forget what our most important priority is. Once a week or less we say, "I've gotta get to a meeting toni...

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	Needed Sponsorship (Preview) Hey my name is Ren. I am 31 years old and live in Columbia, Missouri. I have 13 days clean and i am looking for a sponsor whether its online or in person. I don't have transportation so it's been hard getting to in person meetings. So I've been doing phone conference call meetings. Sometimes I even do multi...	Ren	0	3347	Jan 20, 2020 by Ren
	First time here can . (Preview) My name is Teresa first time here and just wondering times of meetings,thank you.	veranika64	0	4959	Jan 4, 2020 by veranika64
	I feel out of place at meetings (Preview) I have been in and out recovery For a long time and I feel out place in meetings probably because I'm such a dirt bag,scum bag, I don't know what to say to people I really need help If anyone can tell me how they got over feeling out of place Please tell me	Stupid	0	3927	Jan 4, 2020 by Stupid
	BigV What's up? (Preview) Jus checked, you ain't been in here since Oct '17. Did you hit the big strike?	Dean	0	4122	Dec 7, 2019 by Dean
	ANNIVERSARY THROUGH GODS GRACE AND MERCY (Preview) Each year, for last couple decades I have shared my Experience, Strength and Hope and a promise of FREEDOM from active addiction for those who are continuing the daily work,those who have finally realized"ITS TIME" to make that 100% 1st STEP and those still caught in the grip Join me in celebration.T...	MIKEF	1	4902	Dec 7, 2019 by Dean
	Getting Clean (Preview) This is my first post on something like this. I have begin a journey to get clean and healthy. I have not taken anything in 3 weeks. I have also begun a weight loss process where I have list 30 pounds. I don't know how I let myself get so out of control. So I'm taking on 2 challenges, and I'm determined to be suc...	Saintsgirlslj	1	3441	Oct 27, 2019 by Southernyankee
	A recovering addict, do I need NA (Preview) Hi, name is kris and yes I'm a recovering addict. The thing is recently I have been thinking about NA but I keep saying to myself do I really need it? I left the relationship I was in due to the using and I have been clean on my own for a few months now, but for some reason I have been having these dreams and earl...	Kris9906	0	3680	Oct 8, 2019 by Kris9906
	How to Not enable your grown son. (Preview) My grown son is losing his apt next week. I've been enabling him for 10 years. How do I back off now? I gave him a year to get it together, he did not. I can't let him come home..feel so guilty for enabling so long. Any constructive advice appreciated.	magnetika	0	4574	Oct 1, 2019 by magnetika
	Currently Doing a Rehab - Looking for an online sponsor - based in Australia (Preview) Hi there, i am wanting to see if anyone can assist with looking into a sponsor or getting one if available through here. I am 33 /male - Attending a residentail rehab and looking to get a sponsor to help with my recovery and having a sponsor i believe will help me be accountable and work towards a better a...	tonyaus	0	2277	Aug 11, 2019 by tonyaus
	Sponsers (Preview) Hi I am in desperate need of a sponsor whether it be on or offline I am in Tampa area ty	Flossie	0	5397	Jun 30, 2019 by Flossie
	Reaching Out (Preview) Hello everyone. Hope this finds you in good cheer. Raman an addict here, clean and serene just for today. Sharing the latest edition of Reaching Out with you all. Have a happy weekend.	Raman	4	4573	May 11, 2019 by Raman
	jftna.org/jft April 29, 2019 "What if...." Page 123 (Preview) "Living just for today relieves the burden of the past and the fear of the future. We learned to take whatever actions are necessary and to leave the results in the hands of our Higher Power." Basic Text, p. 94 In our active addiction, fear of the future and what might happen was a reality for many of us. Wh...	snovvdrops	0	5003	Apr 29, 2019 by snovvdrops
	jftna.org/jft April 28 Who really gets better? (Preview) We can also use the steps to improve our attitudes. Our best thinking got us into trouble. We recognize the need for change. Basic Text, p. 55 = When new in recovery, most of us had at least one person we just couldnt stand. We thought that person was the rudest, most obnoxious person in the program. W...	snovvdrops	0	4588	Apr 28, 2019 by snovvdrops
	jftna.org/jft April 27, 2019 Recognizing and releasing resentments Page 121 (Preview) "We want to look our past in the face, see it for what it really was, and release it so we can live today." Basic Text, p. 29 Many of us had trouble identifying our resentments when we were new in recovery. There we sat with our Fourth Step in front of us, thinking and thinking, finally deciding that we just d...	snovvdrops	0	2706	Apr 27, 2019 by snovvdrops
	April 25, 2019 Embracing reality Page 119 (Preview) "Recovery is a reality for us today." Basic Text, p. 101 Pain and misery were realities in our using lives. We were unwilling either to accept our living situation or to change what was unacceptable in our lives. We attempted to escape life's pain by taking drugs, but using only compounded our trouble...	snovvdrops	0	2945	Apr 25, 2019 by snovvdrops
	April 22, 2019 Traveling the open road Page 116 (Preview) "This is our road to spiritual growth." Basic Text, p. 37 When we arrived at our first NA meeting, it looked like the end of the road to many of us. We weren't going to be able to use anymore. We were spiritually bankrupt. Most of us were totally isolated and didn't think we had much to live for Little did we...	snovvdrops	0	2005	Apr 22, 2019 by snovvdrops
	April 21 "Fear" (Preview) We have found that we had no choice except to completely change our old ways of thinking or go back to using. Basic Text, p. 22 = Many of us find that our old ways of thinking were dominated by fear. We were afraid that we wouldnt be able to get our drugs or that there wouldnt be enough. We feared discovery...	snovvdrops	0	2415	Apr 21, 2019 by snovvdrops
	April 20 Detachment (Preview) Addiction is a family disease, but we could only change ourselves. =Many of us come from severely damaged families. At times, the insanity that reigns among our relatives feels overwhelming. Sometimes we feel like packing our bags and moving far, far away.We pray that our family members will join u...	snovvdrops	0	2268	Apr 20, 2019 by snovvdrops
	April 19 Footwork (Preview) So many times, addicts have sought the rewards of hard work without the labor. Basic Text, p. 34 = When we first came to NA, some of us wanted everything, and right away. We wanted the serenity, the cars, the happy relationships, the friends, the closeness with our sponsorall the things other people h...	snovvdrops	0	2059	Apr 19, 2019 by snovvdrops
	April 18, 2019 "I understand" (Preview) Page 112 "We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." Step Seven Once we are entirely ready to have our character defects removed, many of us are entirely ready! Ironically, that's when the trouble really starts. The more we struggle to rid ourselves of a particular defect, the stronger that s...	snovvdrops	0	2579	Apr 19, 2019 by snovvdrops
	April 17, 2019 Priority: meetings (Preview) Page 111"I initially felt that it would be impossible to attend more than one or two meetings a week. It just wouldn't fit in with my busy schedule. I later learned that my priorities were [180] degrees reversed. It was the everything else that would have to fit into my meeting schedule."Some of us atte...	snovvdrops	0	2686	Apr 18, 2019 by snovvdrops
	JFTna.org/JFT 2019 4/12 17 (Preview) April 16, 2019"Acting as if"Page 110 "Today, we seek solutions, not problems. We try what we have learned on an experimental basis."Basic Text, p. 58 The first time we heard that we should "act as if," many of us exclaimed, "But that's not honest! I thought we were always supposed to be honest abou...	snovvdrops	0	2867	Apr 17, 2019 by snovvdrops
	jftna.org/JFT 2019 4/12 16 (Preview) April 16 Acting as if Today, we seek solutions, not problems. We try what we have learned on an experimental basis. Basic Text, p. 58 = The first time we heard that we should act as if, many of us exclaimed, But thats not honest! I thought we were always supposed to be honest about our feelings in Narc...	snovvdrops	0	2433	Apr 16, 2019 by snovvdrops
	Sponsor (Preview) Just trying to find a sponsor and it's been really hard in my home group, bc I live in a small town and most of the na members are Male and I'm female. And most of the women who do come dont have that much clean time. I would really like to work the steps but I know you arent suppose to do it alone. Is there anyone w...	Survivor	0	2256	Apr 15, 2019 by Survivor
	jftna.org/JFT - 2019 4/12 15 (Preview) April 15, 2019 Keep coming back Page 109 "We have come to enjoy living clean and want more of the good things that the NA Fellowship holds for us." Basic Text, p. 27 Can you remember a time when you looked at the addicts recovering in NA and wondered, "If they aren't using drugs, what on earth do they have to...	snovvdrops	0	2506	Apr 15, 2019 by snovvdrops
	jftna.org/JFT 2019 4/12 14 (Preview) April 14 A new vision Do we really want to be rid of our resentments, our anger, our fear? Basic Text, p. 34 = Why do we call them shortcomings? Perhaps they should be called long-goings, because thats often what it takes for them to fade from our lives. Some of us feel that our shortcomings are the ve...	snovvdrops	0	2015	Apr 14, 2019 by snovvdrops
	jftna.org/JFT 2019 4/12 13 (Preview) April 13 People-pleasing ...approval-seeking behavior carried us further into our addiction.... Basic Text, p. 14 = When others approve of what we do or say, we feel good; when they disapprove, we feel bad. Their opinions of us, and how those opinions make us feel, can have positive value. By m...	snovvdrops	0	2268	Apr 13, 2019 by snovvdrops
	jftna.org/JFT 2019 4/12 12 (Preview) April 12 The big picture All spiritual awakenings have some things in common. Common elements include an end to loneliness and a sense of direction in our lives. Basic Text, p. 50 = Some kinds of spiritual experiences take place when we confront something larger than we are. We suspect that forc...	snovvdrops	0	2517	Apr 12, 2019 by snovvdrops
	Chanting in meetings (Preview) So I have some time and recovery and I've done a ton of service over the years but I recently moved to a new place and I find the group here puts whatever they want in the meeting format for example a whole lot of chanting that is their own mix of words that are added on to many lines in the readings, I tried to ex...	Anonymous SE1	0	3134	Apr 11, 2019 by Anonymous SE1
	jftna.org/JFT 2019 4/12 10 (Preview) April 10, 2019 Too busy Page 104 "We must use what we learn or we will lose it, no matter how long we have been clean." Basic Text, p. 85 After putting some clean time together, some of us have a tendency to forget what our most important priority is. Once a week or less we say, "I've gotta get to a meeting toni...	snovvdrops	0	2381	Apr 10, 2019 by snovvdrops
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