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Hi Everyone!
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I am new to the site and to online meetings! I have a transportation issue this week. I am a REALLY REALLY REALLY bad alcoholic :) I can't do without meetings, so I've been searching for an online…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by MaJa Sep 20, 2009.
Applying 3rd Step to Life-Trusting My Higher Power When Things Don't Make "Sense".
Step 3 - Made a decision to turn our will and our lives our to the care of God as we understood Him.I would like to hear how surrendering and applying the third step has helped you.I have been sober…Continue
Started Sep 13, 2009
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MaJa replied to egirl's discussion Hi Everyone!"Welcome Erica,
keep it simple one day at a time and keep on trudgin`.
With AA love
MaJa"
egirl replied to egirl's discussion Hi Everyone!"That's really good advice! I do have a sponsor. I still talk to her everyday.
My sponsor tells me to be open to what God is trying to tell me. She actually says, "Universe" I interpret that as God. She says that there may be someone…"
"Erica, find a sponsor, read the big book and work the steps. Read books on recovery, do a search for hazeldon on google. Even though you may not be able to physically get to a meeting...you can call your sponsor or friends in AA and meet for…"
Beth P. replied to egirl's discussion Hi Everyone!"Hi Erica. I haven't driven a car in 8 years. I made it a priority early in my sobriety to get a list of folks who wouldn't mind giving me rides to meetings when possible. I made sure I had at least 3 or 4 people from each meeting.…"
Edward Trick left a comment for egirl"Hi Egirl, My name is Ed and first I want to welcome you to our website...
Besides being really happy that your here, I wanted to point out a few things... You have complete control of what happens and what messages you receive... please go to the…"
egirl replied to kismet's discussion Relapse/Recovery in the group AA Group"I don't believe relapse is neccesarily part of recovery and I'm sure people worry about newcomers using this saying as a reason to go back out. However, relapse was definately part of my recovery.
The reason I say that is very simple. I…"
egirl replied to kismet's discussion Recovery Books in the group AA Group"My all time favorite: As Bill Sees It
This book has been my constant companion in soberiety! It has helped me so many times in the middle of the night or in a crisis at work.
It has a very nice index for speedy searches. That's just what I…"
egirl replied to Rob Wilkerson's discussion There Is a Solution"That's part of the insanity of the disease. We may have killed someone last week when drunk, we may have lost our children because of our addiction. We "forget" temporarily the pain because we have a disease.
Working the twelve steps…"
egirl replied to Jeff M's discussion Step Guides..."Hazelton has some surprisingly good step guides at the central office out here. I beleive they are lumped 1-3, 4-5, etc. They are guide/workbooks. They seem to stick closely with the big book. I have used them as a hands on tool with many newcomers.…"
Profile Information
- Sobriety Date:
- December 21, 2003
- Favorite AA Quote or Slogan:
- Be Yourself! Those that matter won't mind. Those that mind don't matter.
- Your Home Group:
- Omaha, NE
- Relationship Status:
- Divorced
- About Me:
- I am a single mom. I love this program because it's given me a chance at life that I never would have had. The tools of the program hold solutions to every area of my life. The key is...I must remember to use them. Thank God for sponsors!
- Music, Movies, T.V. and Hobbies:
- I love classical, country and jazz music. I love anything that's old BBC. I love Jane Austin and Hemmingway. My hobbies are running, writing and web design. I am trying to improve my writing.
- City:
- Blair
- State:
- NE
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 10:30pm on February 1, 2010,
Aussie Glenda Truss said… - Hi friend! Been busy moving from one end of the state to the other & back again lol to spend time with Tazz and sort & pack my belongings for the permanent move. I love where I am with Tazz & the lifestyle is exactly to my taste hehe! With a great mix of AA & bike club outings & riding with my man. Very happy with him & amazed at just how easy it is to live with him after being on my own & loving it lol!! I hope you are well & happy my friend & think i am more settled now that i have moved most of my stuff up. Want to spend more time on the site now that I am as I have missed it a lot. Got a lot of catching up to do with everyone as I have only really being doing admin when I have been on.
Wishing you Peace, Comfort,
Love, Health and tranquillity
Love & Light aussie Glenda
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- At 6:39am on December 22, 2009,
Friend_of_Bill_W said… 
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Happy Birthday Egirl!
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- At 1:23pm on October 31, 2009, Friend_of_Bill_W said…
- At 3:55am on October 31, 2009,
Cat said… 
- At 10:40am on October 16, 2009,
stephen gackstetter said… - would like to invite you to be my friend. just join this sight. would love to hear from you steve. and welcome you in the right place. i have 7 and 1/2 years clean and sober. what about you . steve
- At 6:48am on September 23, 2009,
Joanie s said…
Hi There egirl,,,I am Joanie and I Wecome You to our group!!!
I hope You have a wonderful and Peaceful Day!! (((((((HUGS))))))to You
- At 3:29pm on September 17, 2009,
janm said… - welcome egirl
many blessings on your journey!
;-) jan
- At 6:56am on September 15, 2009, Aussie Glenda Truss said…
I hope your day is filled with Peace, Comfort
Love, Health & Tranquillity,
Hugsz & Love from Australia
My Recovery Story
- At 8:53am on September 14, 2009, Edward Trick said…
- Hi Egirl, My name is Ed and first I want to welcome you to our website...
Besides being really happy that your here, I wanted to point out a few things... You have complete control of what happens and what messages you receive... please go to the settings and set your privacy settings. It's also a good idea to go into your settings and let us know what e-mails you wish to receive. If you don't your mail box might get a bit overwhelmed from all the new friends I hope you meet here.
I hope you explore and use this site and personally look forward to see you around. We are new to the Internet (only 2 months) so please tell your friends. We have 3 online AA meetings that I would like to share with you. Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. Thursdays at 6:00P.M. and Friday at 8:00 A.M. (that's PST) Also 2 Women Only meetings Monday at 6:00PM and Saturday at 8:00 AM PST.
We are new so please us the invite page to let all your friends know that they are welcomed here.
Thank You again for joining and if there is anything I can do to help you please let me know...
ED
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