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Survived a two-week vacation in the UK. 25 bif May 2023 Jun 2023 71 5604

Does anyone else here do SMART Recovery? 0 bif Jun 2023 Jun 2023 1 3171

Today (April 30th) was my 14 year AA anniversary. 14 years sober. 46 Rhiannon12866 May 2023 May 2023 55 7807

A challenging event over the weekend... 7 bif Apr 2023 Apr 2023 17 2884

A couple more challenges ahead of me. 11 bif Apr 2023 Apr 2023 10 4173

My son who is 29 just celebrated his 10 years of sobriety this week. 21 flying_wahini Apr 2023 Apr 2023 48 6324

Sometimes I forget that ..."Today is a Wonderful Day" 6 Stuart G Apr 2023 Apr 2023 12 3302

Alcohol recovery startups Monument and Tempest, anyone here use them in the past? 4 irisblue Apr 2023 Apr 2023 6 5373

I need a temporary sponsor, anyone free? 8 irisblue Mar 2023 Apr 2023 2 2744

So my wife's going away for the weekend. 9 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 12 3923

I have used a grocery delivery service for a long time 5 irisblue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 7 5297

Overeaters Anonymous Saved My Life..It is that simple 12 Stuart G Mar 2023 Mar 2023 36 3627

Finally reached the point where I rarely think about drinking! 10 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 15 4703

4 1/2 years sober yesterday! 21 bif Mar 2023 Mar 2023 27 3323

5 March 2023, things I am grateful for, in no particular order. 5 irisblue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 23 4990

18 months sober 10 RainCaster Jan 2023 Feb 2023 33 3876

Slightly challenging weekend ahead 2 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 11 2821

This is a heart for my group. ❤️ Y'all help me keeping on. 1 irisblue Feb 2023 Feb 2023 8 3992

Watching the movie "To Leslie" sure makes me glad I'm sober 4 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 2 3465

I passed on going to a cocktail party the other night 7 bif Feb 2023 Feb 2023 12 3706

I have a serious drinking problem ... 40 SarcasticSatyr Dec 2021 Jan 2023 25 9303

New alcohol research shows drinking small amounts can still be harmful to health - PBS NewsHour 16 Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 24 9139

Stayed sober on vacation! 3 bif Jan 2023 Jan 2023 14 1554

3 years today: no booze 37 LudwigPastorius Jan 2023 Jan 2023 31 7537

Adderall addiction 11 RamblingRose Jan 2023 Jan 2023 4 2269

I survived Christmas! 30 bif Dec 2022 Jan 2023 87 5893

So glad the Holidays are behind me! 6 bif Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 3542

Anthony Hopkins celebrates 47 years of sobriety: 'I have found a life where no one bullies' 4 Bristlecone Dec 2022 Dec 2022 19 4745

This is a tough time of year for me. 5 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 12 4253

Taking another try at NA 17 happybird Dec 2022 Dec 2022 45 4183

Addiction & Recovery Continued...

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I'm finally going to a holiday work party 19 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 14 5423

Seasonal Affective Disorder and alcoholism & a question from a possible sponsor 4 irisblue Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 2387

Does anyone else here do SMART recovery? 1 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 0 2501

Is everyone ready for the holidays? 5 bif Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 1874

A Happy and sober Thanksgiving everyone! 5 bif Nov 2022 Nov 2022 7 2600

My addiction is food. Today, I tried on a pair of pants, I haven't worn in 40 years. Perfect fit. 8 Stuart G Nov 2022 Nov 2022 18 4023

Another benefit for quitting drinking 8 bif Oct 2022 Nov 2022 14 3934

Estimated Deaths Attributable to Excessive Alcohol Use Among US Adults Aged 20 to 64 Years, 7 irisblue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 4 3945

Alcohol death toll is growing, US government reports say 2 irisblue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 5 1781

Another very bad addiction that is bad..very bad: "salt" (salt also kills!) 32 Stuart G Jul 2022 Nov 2022 32 37014

Tomorrow is recycle pick up day. 10 irisblue Sep 2022 Oct 2022 14 2684

In today's meeting, someone pointed out 11 irisblue Sep 2022 Oct 2022 11 7430

Things I am grateful for 7 irisblue Oct 2022 Oct 2022 15 2931

TGIM! 6 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 11 2047

I'm batching it again this weekend. 4 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 7 2717

Well, my wife went away for the weekend... 46 bif Aug 2022 Sep 2022 189 13785

Just celebrated my 4th year of sobriety! 42 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 66 4599

Is this a bad habit to get into? 11 bif Sep 2022 Sep 2022 6 4728

Argh! 7 GPV Aug 2022 Sep 2022 5 2295

psilocybin Shows promise for treatment of alcoholism 3 captain queeg Aug 2022 Aug 2022 2 3884

Summers End by John Prine 0 irisblue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 5 1890

Southern Ohio/Portsmouth DUers, needle exchange 0 irisblue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 4 2525

Why isn't it easy?..It is not easy, never has been. Changing one's life is very, very, difficult. 9 Stuart G Jul 2022 Jul 2022 22 6064

Any one up? Middle of the night US* update* 24 irisblue Jul 2022 Jul 2022 6 4204

Things I am grateful for Sunday 17July 2022 3 irisblue Jul 2022 Jul 2022 12 2539

Recovered Alcoholics 15 no_hypocrisy Jun 2022 Jul 2022 3 2639

Restarting my count. Which sucks. 17 irisblue Jun 2022 Jul 2022 13 4067

i dont usually post here, but 0 mopinko Jul 2022 Jul 2022 3 2635

The Minneapolis Alano may have to close - donations less than 1/3 pre-covid levels 3 progree Jun 2022 Jul 2022 4 3861

Things I am grateful for today Friday 24 June 2022 3 irisblue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 2203

Addiction & Recovery Continued...

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A suggestion for friends and family of folks in recovery 13 bif Mar 2022 Jun 2022 32 4901

Todays gratitude -Friday, May 20, 2022 3 irisblue May 2022 Jun 2022 7 2018

Anyone else have problems with parties? 24 bif Jun 2022 Jun 2022 13 4691

One of the Most Important Ideas I Ever Heard In Meetings: "You Can't Change The Past" 5 Stuart G Jun 2022 Jun 2022 5 3423

Ugh! The weekend! 11 bif Apr 2022 May 2022 5 2602

I was the only adult not drinking at our Easter dinner this evening. 29 bif Apr 2022 Apr 2022 58 7591

Is Al-anon a religious organization? 22 RamblingRose Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 3220

"Don't focus on who you were, but who you want to be." That's my mantra! 4 bif Mar 2022 Apr 2022 5 3421

I'm having a day. Sigh. 6 irisblue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 2184

Things I am grateful for 18 March 2022, in no particular order 14 irisblue Mar 2022 Apr 2022 17 4279

This message was self-deleted by its author 13 NightWatcher Mar 2022 Mar 2022 2 2327

An addiction rarely discussed..Yes, I have it ."SUGAR" in COOKIES AND CANDY..Should we discuss it? 11 Stuart G Mar 2022 Mar 2022 5 5015

Well that was a rough weekend! TGIM! 7 bif Mar 2022 Mar 2022 13 2031

Gonna be a tuff day, but I'll get through it 10 kozar Mar 2022 Mar 2022 16 3370

In Joining AA I have met some fine empathetic compassionate people 3 Duncanpup Mar 2022 Mar 2022 13 3311

I'm trying Naltrexone for the bulimia. Anyone experienced side effects? 0 GPV Mar 2022 Mar 2022 3 2424

270 days equals 23328000 seconds 0 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 1511

Well, my wife went out of town for 5 days and I was tempted 49 bif Feb 2022 Feb 2022 197 12630

I was going to buy some Zquil to help me sleep. And then... 7 bif Feb 2022 Feb 2022 17 2874

I'm on day 25 of Dry January. 23 Peregrine Took Jan 2022 Feb 2022 44 3974

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