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I am inspired by... Father Martin Article -- E
The Baltimore Sun has an excellent article about Father Joe Martin here: http://tinyurl.com/4uw63h
Driving through the storm... Trying to get someone else
I don't know if I can do this much longer - I sometimes think I have nothing left to give, or that, maybe, I just don't want to... more
Right now I am... Getting some canine TLC
My dogs are my bliss - they keep me centered, they keep me real, they remind me of what's important. Keep it simple, and ... more
I aspire to... Finish my step work
I've been dragging along on Step 9 - it's time to get my butt and do the work. My sponsor is the best and just gave me a little, ... more
I've been dragging along on Step 9 - it's time to get my butt and do the work. My sponsor is the best and just gave me a little, ... more
I am thankful for... A new friend I've met on t
I've had a lot of wonderful comments on my "though trails" on the home page. I feel like I'm making new friends... more
Right now I am... Glad to be alive
There have been moments when I wasn't so sure, moments when I felt so dark that going on felt like hell. Today I woke up to the... more
I am thankful for... Acceptance makes it easier
Accepting that I drank or prepped to drink for 2-5 hours a ay for 21 years makes going to AA that much easier. The meetings are a... more
Accepting that I drank or prepped to drink for 2-5 hours a ay for 21 years makes going to AA that much easier. The meetings are a... more
Right now I am... Going to dinner at the kid
Both daughters, sons-in-law, and at least one granddaughter -- probably both -- will be there. Recovery gave this to me.<... more
Right now I am... Channel surfing
Kinda hard to channel surf and write this stuff. Trying to clock my head out legally.
Kinda hard to channel surf and write this stuff. Trying to clock my head out legally.
I am inspired by... All the people on this sit
You have become very dear to me, you road warriors - When I'm on the site I feel like I know each one of you personally - thanks
You have become very dear to me, you road warriors - When I'm on the site I feel like I know each one of you personally - thanks
I am thankful for... Every friggin little thing
Why do I complain? God, you are always so good when I remember to look your way!
Why do I complain? God, you are always so good when I remember to look your way!
I am thankful for... blessings.
Bless, bless, bless!!! you who created this website so that we can support ourselves and one another in our recoveries, so that... more
Driving through the storm... A loved one still using
Detach! Detach! This is not my recovery - it his his! Where is his bottomless bottom?
Detach! Detach! This is not my recovery - it his his! Where is his bottomless bottom?
I am thankful for... Not burning my whole kitch
Was cooking dog bones - a dish towel and some plastic bags were too close - they caught on fire and ruined my counter, but all is ... more
Was cooking dog bones - a dish towel and some plastic bags were too close - they caught on fire and ruined my counter, but all is ... more
A favorite quote... loving myself
Well, the quote's something like this: one can't love another until one has learned to love one's self. So, trite and SO simple, y... more
Well, the quote's something like this: one can't love another until one has learned to love one's self. So, trite and SO simple, y... more
A favorite quote... Live Your Gratitude
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ... more
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ... more
I am inspired by... acceptance, a quote
Acceptance may be one of the most difficult things to learn, for it means we must give up the desire to control our life and its o... more
Acceptance may be one of the most difficult things to learn, for it means we must give up the desire to control our life and its o... more
I am thankful for... Learning Some Life Skills
How did I manage life up until now with my lack of life skills? Oh that's right... I didn't do that great of a job. I have come... more
How did I manage life up until now with my lack of life skills? Oh that's right... I didn't do that great of a job. I have come... more
I am thankful for... many things
i am really proud of myself right now. it has not always been easy for me so for the time being, i'm grateful for the simpler thin... more
i am really proud of myself right now. it has not always been easy for me so for the time being, i'm grateful for the simpler thin... more
A favorite quote... From Tolle's A New Earth
"Yielding means inner acceptance of what is. You are open to life. Resistance is an inner contraction, a hardening of the shell of... more
"Yielding means inner acceptance of what is. You are open to life. Resistance is an inner contraction, a hardening of the shell of... more
I am accountable for... running away
from my job. Tomorrow I get to go back with my tail between my legs and hope they let me keep working.
from my job. Tomorrow I get to go back with my tail between my legs and hope they let me keep working.
A favorite quote... change
Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I just love this quote and have been abiding by it for over a year now. If you work it, it wor... more
Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I just love this quote and have been abiding by it for over a year now. If you work it, it wor... more
Right now I am... Conflicted.
At this very moment, I'm conflicted. That nagging voice is tugging at my heart telling me that things aren't right. I know what I ... more
At this very moment, I'm conflicted. That nagging voice is tugging at my heart telling me that things aren't right. I know what I ... more
Right now I am... Unwilling
to go back to my job. I hate it. It makes me feel worthless. I know the worthless feeling comes from inside me and not from the... more
to go back to my job. I hate it. It makes me feel worthless. I know the worthless feeling comes from inside me and not from the... more
I am thankful for... News from the doctor
I went to the ENT yesterday - good news - no growth in my sinuses. Bad news - cyst on the bone at the root of a tooth that will r... more
I went to the ENT yesterday - good news - no growth in my sinuses. Bad news - cyst on the bone at the root of a tooth that will r... more
I am inspired by... my sponsees,
The ones that show up and do the work and the ones who won't, or can't. Sharing time with them reminds me that I'm not alone and ... more
The ones that show up and do the work and the ones who won't, or can't. Sharing time with them reminds me that I'm not alone and ... more
Driving through the storm... Doctor's Appointment
I have a doctor's appointment today and I'm a little scared - might involve cutting out a possible cyst/polyp and that means the p... more
I have a doctor's appointment today and I'm a little scared - might involve cutting out a possible cyst/polyp and that means the p... more
Driving through the storm... Coffin
Thats what addiction feels like, once you've climbed in and made it your home. Resentment and self-pity become your oxygen.
Thats what addiction feels like, once you've climbed in and made it your home. Resentment and self-pity become your oxygen.
A favorite quote... Perception
“We can always choose to perceive things differently. You can focus on what's wrong in your life, or you can focus on what's rig... more
“We can always choose to perceive things differently. You can focus on what's wrong in your life, or you can focus on what's rig... more
Driving through the storm... Nicknames
In an anonymous program there are often a number of people with the same name but we don't often use last names. Somehow I've bec... more
In an anonymous program there are often a number of people with the same name but we don't often use last names. Somehow I've bec... more
I am thankful for... Alone Time.
My husband is staying with his family tonight, giving me an evening to myself. I went out with my step group friends after our mee... more
My husband is staying with his family tonight, giving me an evening to myself. I went out with my step group friends after our mee... more
I am thankful for... My step study group.
I have been working the steps for the last several months with a group of wonderful women, and I've found it to be one of the most... more
I have been working the steps for the last several months with a group of wonderful women, and I've found it to be one of the most... more
I am inspired by... Eckhart Tolle
I have been watching Oprah's web event with Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth - and I am beginning a new journey into finding my own cen... more
I have been watching Oprah's web event with Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth - and I am beginning a new journey into finding my own cen... more
Driving through the storm... Ending a relationship
I'm trying to end a relationship where my partner is still using and I usually end up picking up the pieces. I know this isn't go... more
I'm trying to end a relationship where my partner is still using and I usually end up picking up the pieces. I know this isn't go... more
Right now I am... living in today
life can sure be hell sometimes. today is o.k. i'm clean and sober wish spring was here
life can sure be hell sometimes. today is o.k. i'm clean and sober wish spring was here
I am thankful for... This site
I'm new at this stuff - hope this site can be part of my arsenal to stay clean
I'm new at this stuff - hope this site can be part of my arsenal to stay clean
A favorite quote... A Champion
A champion is someone who is bending over to exhaustion when no one else is looking Mia Hamm - Olympic gold medalist
A champion is someone who is bending over to exhaustion when no one else is looking Mia Hamm - Olympic gold medalist
Driving through the storm... Storm's Over
Just got someone back in treatment. Spent Saturday night in all the wrong places looking for her.... Storm's over for now. When... more
Just got someone back in treatment. Spent Saturday night in all the wrong places looking for her.... Storm's over for now. When... more
A favorite quote... Winning
"The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." Pele
"The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." Pele
A favorite quote... Winning
"The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." Pele
"The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." Pele
A favorite quote... Hold On To Your Dreams
Don't let other people's opinions burn holes in your dreams. Elsa Joy Bailey
Don't let other people's opinions burn holes in your dreams. Elsa Joy Bailey
A favorite quote... Hold On To Your Dreams
Don't let other people's opinions burn holes in your dreams. Elsa Joy Bailey
Don't let other people's opinions burn holes in your dreams. Elsa Joy Bailey
Right now I am... all is well
sitting in front of the screen realizing that the knots are untying - i don't know how i dont' really care right now i just know i... more
sitting in front of the screen realizing that the knots are untying - i don't know how i dont' really care right now i just know i... more
I am thankful for... money on the pavement
the signs i receive that guide me and teach me gently , lovingly and with humor. i actually found 5bucks on the sidewalk today ... more
the signs i receive that guide me and teach me gently , lovingly and with humor. i actually found 5bucks on the sidewalk today ... more
A favorite quote... by a Founding Father..
"The noblest question in the world is What Good may I do in it? " ~ Ben Franklin
"The noblest question in the world is What Good may I do in it? " ~ Ben Franklin
A favorite quote... Voltaire once said...
"No problem can withstand the sustained assault of thinking". I just love this quote. Speaks to the perseverance and genius o... more
"No problem can withstand the sustained assault of thinking". I just love this quote. Speaks to the perseverance and genius o... more
I am thankful for... my life
can't always say that, but i'm feeling it right now, so i better put it down where someone can see it! Today, right now is all we ... more
can't always say that, but i'm feeling it right now, so i better put it down where someone can see it! Today, right now is all we ... more
Driving through the storm... how do you contact friends
I'm looking for Kimberly R. from Richmond Virginia....she is on the video from the home pager.
I'm looking for Kimberly R. from Richmond Virginia....she is on the video from the home pager.
A favorite quote... What we should all do . .
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke
I aspire to... move out of my comfort zon
I recently took a big risk and tried a mind/body exercise. Even though it is challenging, it is better than the chains of my old ... more
I recently took a big risk and tried a mind/body exercise. Even though it is challenging, it is better than the chains of my old ... more
I am accountable for... following through on a tas
I am an expert at avoiding things. My procrastination often stems from my perfectionism. Today, to quote Nike, I am going to "Ju... more
I am an expert at avoiding things. My procrastination often stems from my perfectionism. Today, to quote Nike, I am going to "Ju... more
I aspire to... Change my attitude
what do i have to lose? I'm so accustomed and comfortable with sinking into, "I knew I could never..." "See, I'm a loser at...." t... more
what do i have to lose? I'm so accustomed and comfortable with sinking into, "I knew I could never..." "See, I'm a loser at...." t... more
Driving through the storm... children
My child is openly expressing her disappointment in me compared to my ex- and its killing me. Its so painful to stick by my instin... more
My child is openly expressing her disappointment in me compared to my ex- and its killing me. Its so painful to stick by my instin... more
I am thankful for... Cigarettes
Like the first one in the morning with a cup of coffee. Not ready to give up these 2 vices just yet.
Like the first one in the morning with a cup of coffee. Not ready to give up these 2 vices just yet.
A favorite quote... Value Today
What I am doing today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. ~~ unknown
What I am doing today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. ~~ unknown
I am inspired by... the other posts on the sha
My mind was a windstorm of negative thoughts...and the bottle was calling. Instead of answering its destructive call; I started r... more
My mind was a windstorm of negative thoughts...and the bottle was calling. Instead of answering its destructive call; I started r... more
A favorite quote... Insanity
Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different result... more
Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different result... more
A favorite quote... Two Hands
"God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with." Billy Graham
"God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with." Billy Graham
I am accountable for... gossip
well, i couldn't control myself as i exited a relationship and told people i didn't even know well that i had broken up. The way I... more
well, i couldn't control myself as i exited a relationship and told people i didn't even know well that i had broken up. The way I... more
I aspire to... be a Writer/Public Speaker
I want to create a magazine for and about substance and sexual abuse. I believe it is a plague that destroys more and more peo... more
I want to create a magazine for and about substance and sexual abuse. I believe it is a plague that destroys more and more peo... more
A favorite quote... faith
When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that on... more
When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that on... more
A favorite quote... Emerging from the Darkness
No one is capable of gratitude as one who has emerged from the kingdom of night. Elie Wiesel
No one is capable of gratitude as one who has emerged from the kingdom of night. Elie Wiesel
A favorite quote... I finally know what happin
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute w... more
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute w... more
I am accountable for... The Promises I Make
When words roll off my tongue, they are no longer private. My sponsor keeps telling me to say "I'll get back to you on that." I ... more
When words roll off my tongue, they are no longer private. My sponsor keeps telling me to say "I'll get back to you on that." I ... more
I am thankful for... Relapse Avoided
I am thankful that this site helped me not to use when I was really struggling last week.
I am thankful that this site helped me not to use when I was really struggling last week.
A favorite quote... When the going gets tough
" God never slams a door in your face wihtout opening a box of Girl Scout Cookies ( or whatever the old adage goes)." Elizabeth G... more
" God never slams a door in your face wihtout opening a box of Girl Scout Cookies ( or whatever the old adage goes)." Elizabeth G... more
Right now I am... challenged
I'm in a rough space financially and I'm not good at asking for help. I'm being pushed to ask for it and to pray daily, sometimes ... more
I'm in a rough space financially and I'm not good at asking for help. I'm being pushed to ask for it and to pray daily, sometimes ... more
Driving through the storm... I will prevail
This has got to be one of the hardest months of my life. Even my shrink told me I have more pressures on me than all of his patien... more
This has got to be one of the hardest months of my life. Even my shrink told me I have more pressures on me than all of his patien... more
I aspire to...... Discuss the site and ask q
Do you have any thoughts about this website that you'd like to share? Please post a comment so we can hear your thoughts. (Your co... more
Do you have any thoughts about this website that you'd like to share? Please post a comment so we can hear your thoughts. (Your co... more
A favorite quote... Our Magical Universe
The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. Eden Phillpotts
The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. Eden Phillpotts
I am inspired by... A Great Boss
A boss whose honor, integrity, honesty and approachability allows me to acknowledge my shortcomings, while still focusing on my st... more
A boss whose honor, integrity, honesty and approachability allows me to acknowledge my shortcomings, while still focusing on my st... more
I am accountable for... Sticking to my budget
I can't even MAKE a budget, let alone stick to it. I pay bills as they come in, spend money as I will and when it comes to the en... more
I can't even MAKE a budget, let alone stick to it. I pay bills as they come in, spend money as I will and when it comes to the en... more
A favorite quote... Buddhist Wisdom
Extend the boundaries of the glowing kingdom of your love, gradually including your family, your neighbors, your community, your ... more
Extend the boundaries of the glowing kingdom of your love, gradually including your family, your neighbors, your community, your ... more
I aspire to... practice more zen meditati
discovered a bunch of groovy things i've hoarded away in moving into my first place after two years on the road... one little pamp... more
discovered a bunch of groovy things i've hoarded away in moving into my first place after two years on the road... one little pamp... more
A favorite quote... What is Religion?
To treat every human being as a shrine of God is to fulfill all religion.
To treat every human being as a shrine of God is to fulfill all religion.
A favorite quote... Healthy Chaos
One must have chaos in oneself in order to give birth to a dancing star. Friedrich Nietzsche
One must have chaos in oneself in order to give birth to a dancing star. Friedrich Nietzsche
I am thankful for... Being clean right this min
Some days are really hard, aren't they? On these days being clean and sober has to be enough.
Some days are really hard, aren't they? On these days being clean and sober has to be enough.
A favorite quote... True Wealth
True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those... more
True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those... more
I am thankful for... Having the luxury of feeli
Having a crappy day, but the good thing is that I know it's crappy because I have a lot of really good days! So even though I fe... more
Having a crappy day, but the good thing is that I know it's crappy because I have a lot of really good days! So even though I fe... more
A favorite quote... support
It is good to realize that we do not have to do everything alone. Help is available. Invisible hands come to support us at the rig... more
It is good to realize that we do not have to do everything alone. Help is available. Invisible hands come to support us at the rig... more
A favorite quote... Gratitude
If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "Thank you," that would suffice. Meister Eckhart
If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "Thank you," that would suffice. Meister Eckhart
I am accountable for... old patterns
Somehow holidays and family have a way of bringing out the oldest of dysfunctional behaviors in me. I get to see how I haven't qui... more
Somehow holidays and family have a way of bringing out the oldest of dysfunctional behaviors in me. I get to see how I haven't qui... more
I am accountable for... guilt-tripping
I couldn't cleanly give today. I'm having a hard time giving my time and my money to my sister who is in need without expecting so... more
I couldn't cleanly give today. I'm having a hard time giving my time and my money to my sister who is in need without expecting so... more