Step Work

Martee · Martee

Hello, I recently (3 weeks ago) started going back to AA. I had not been any about 6 years. I've been in rehab twice, but in all that time I had never worked the steps. I have been what they call a dry drunk for the past 7 years and just recently I felt like my world was falling apart. I started having anxiety an...

ME2BRANDIE · ME2BRANDIE

I dont have any one to help me look over my 3rd & make sure it is right. Plus I need some one to help me start my 4th. My e-mail address is ME2BRANDIE@aol.com If any one would like to share or help me. I would be willing to e-mail you my # if you seam straight up. Or if I feel I can trust you.

DorothyG · DorothyG

Hi everyone, Although I have discussed this with my sponsor, have read the 12/12 and the big book; I remain stuck on the 4th step. Is this to be a list of the recent past/present? The long ago past/present? And what exactly are resentments? I do not harbor any ill feelings for any length of time. Unne...

LORIE · LORIE

I just don't understand addiction.. My husband went to a recovery center 2 weeks ago... he seems to be doing really good and I'm so proud of him.. But, What after he gets out? will he go right back to drinking? will AA help once he's out? Shouldd I put our family back together? what is the cause of his drink...

Avril G · Avril G

I heard a story about a newcomer who asked his sponsor, 'OK, so what happens when I've finished the 12 steps, what do I do then?' His sponsor replied, 'Well son, once you've finished them, you better lie very still, cos you'll be dead' He went on to say that he didn't look at the steps as a flight of stairs,...

Carlotta · Carlotta

I am new to this site and looking for some encouragement. I have been to meetings and 12 step programs in the past (15 yrs ago) but got away from it all and sure enough starting sipping white wine before meals, here I am 3 years later and that demon shows up unannounced. I have been to lots of functions and...

reese · reese

Hi Everyone, I'm new to online meetings and message boards. I've looked around the site a bit, but I'm unsure where to begin with step work and unsure how things work around here. Would someone kindly help a guy out? I don't know where to begin to get started. Thanks, Reese

fairymom44 · fairymom44

Hello, I am a mother of two kids an am admitting today that I am an alcoholic. I cringe as I write the ugly truth of the state of mind I am in. I lost my mother/ my best friend last May and have found that my occasional glass of wine has become a nightly habit. I find that I am becoming more and more fixated when my...

deedee51 · deedee51

Hi, I started going to Al-Anon a few months ago and I'm starting step 4. After reading a lot of posts here,it seems to be for geared for the alcoholic, is that what it is? If were the spouse of the alcoholic do we bypass this step 4? I'm confused. Any help will be appreciated. Al-Anon has really been helping...

Jerry F · Jerry F

After looking at the evidence of my 1st and 2nd step I had a question supported by the rooms of Al-Anon. I was given the definition of insanity as, "doing the same things over and over expecting different results." That was a very accurate definition and I was very very sick from trying to...

itsmichael · itsmichael

"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-- that our lives had become unmanageable." I used to think that the occasions on which I could exhibit some small amount of control over my drinking and using was proof that I was NOT powerless over alcohol and substances. For instance, if I went...

Red Carter · Red Carter

I'm working on step four. i know honesty and a few others are values but i need help understanding this so i can keep moving forward in this i don't want to get stuck on step four. i've ssen others put it off for years & i need to change & stay active in the 12 steps. any help understanding would be gr...

hotrod · hotrod

Second Step "Came to Believe that a Power Greater Than Myself Could Restore Me to Sanity.I do like the reading in the C2C that states: First I came (to meetings) then I came to(I became aware and out of denial and pretend) then I was able to believe. When I first arrived at alanon many years ago I...

Cay · Cay

I don´t know why but I am holding on better than I have in years. I am determined to stay off the stuff. I don' t have a lot of meetings ...they are mainly full of young men and I am an older female and find it difficult to relate. I am glad they are there but just can't relate. I spend a lot of time on line and journ...

rosyred3 · rosyred3

I've been clean for 1 year on March 28th. I missed half of my life with a complete blur. Blinded by the smoke if you can understand that. I lost my 2 sons when I was deep into my use 17 years ago. I havent seen either one since they were 2 and 6 years old. Now Jesse James is 23 and I havent seen him since he was 6 year...

lynnd · lynnd

I recently finished my 4th (and 5th) steps. I attend Al-Anon, although I have not identified a particular alcoholic in my life. All I know is, my life has been full of dysfunctional people (including me!) At any rate, my husband inadvertently read my 4th step. He appeared in it several times, and some o...

shell1987 · shell1987

hi my name is michelle im new to the fellowship i would like some help to do step one this is so important to me my partner is in recovery iam supporting him but i need help to i want to understand this illness my parents are both alcaholics

tamara38me · tamara38me

just joined the site. not sure exactly what to do. can someone help me please?

serenity76 · serenity76

Hi everyone! I'm new at this and a year and a half into this program. Here is my question, and I would really appreciate your feedback on this. I have a sponsor, whom I love and respect dearly. I am currently on my fourth step, (have been for the last 4-5 months at least) I feel the reason why this is taking so...

kateindublin · kateindublin

Hi, I would appreciate your advice or suggestions on my issue. I've been in a fellowship for about 6 months and have been doing well, starting to find my own voice and deepening my relationship with my Higher Power. A potential conflict has arisen with my father and it has led me into questioning my High...

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	I am having trouble with the 3rd step. please help (Preview) Hello, I recently (3 weeks ago) started going back to AA. I had not been any about 6 years. I've been in rehab twice, but in all that time I had never worked the steps. I have been what they call a dry drunk for the past 7 years and just recently I felt like my world was falling apart. I started having anxiety an...	Martee	4	1870	Jun 11, 2010 by ack
	finshed my 3rd In need of help (Preview) I dont have any one to help me look over my 3rd & make sure it is right. Plus I need some one to help me start my 4th. My e-mail address is ME2BRANDIE@aol.com If any one would like to share or help me. I would be willing to e-mail you my # if you seam straight up. Or if I feel I can trust you.	ME2BRANDIE	4	1358	Jun 11, 2010 by ack
	Need a bit of direction on the 4th Step (Preview) Hi everyone, Although I have discussed this with my sponsor, have read the 12/12 and the big book; I remain stuck on the 4th step. Is this to be a list of the recent past/present? The long ago past/present? And what exactly are resentments? I do not harbor any ill feelings for any length of time. Unne...	DorothyG	4	1512	Jun 7, 2010 by ME2BRANDIE
	Husband is in recovery as I type. (Preview) I just don't understand addiction.. My husband went to a recovery center 2 weeks ago... he seems to be doing really good and I'm so proud of him.. But, What after he gets out? will he go right back to drinking? will AA help once he's out? Shouldd I put our family back together? what is the cause of his drink...	LORIE	2	1433	Jun 3, 2010 by P TERRY
	THE 12 STEP CLOCK (Preview) I heard a story about a newcomer who asked his sponsor, 'OK, so what happens when I've finished the 12 steps, what do I do then?' His sponsor replied, 'Well son, once you've finished them, you better lie very still, cos you'll be dead' He went on to say that he didn't look at the steps as a flight of stairs,...	Avril G	3	2620	May 22, 2010 by aprilleaves
	Conversation with myself (Preview) I am new to this site and looking for some encouragement. I have been to meetings and 12 step programs in the past (15 yrs ago) but got away from it all and sure enough starting sipping white wine before meals, here I am 3 years later and that demon shows up unannounced. I have been to lots of functions and...	Carlotta	3	1707	May 22, 2010 by aprilleaves
	New To Board (Preview) Hi Everyone, I'm new to online meetings and message boards. I've looked around the site a bit, but I'm unsure where to begin with step work and unsure how things work around here. Would someone kindly help a guy out? I don't know where to begin to get started. Thanks, Reese	reese	4	1083	May 17, 2010 by reese
	New To Message Board (Preview) Hello, I am a mother of two kids an am admitting today that I am an alcoholic. I cringe as I write the ugly truth of the state of mind I am in. I lost my mother/ my best friend last May and have found that my occasional glass of wine has become a nightly habit. I find that I am becoming more and more fixated when my...	fairymom44	2	1045	May 10, 2010 by russman
	Confused with Step 4 (Preview) Hi, I started going to Al-Anon a few months ago and I'm starting step 4. After reading a lot of posts here,it seems to be for geared for the alcoholic, is that what it is? If were the spouse of the alcoholic do we bypass this step 4? I'm confused. Any help will be appreciated. Al-Anon has really been helping...	deedee51	10	2942	May 10, 2010 by deedee51
	Step #3...A short journey. (Preview) After looking at the evidence of my 1st and 2nd step I had a question supported by the rooms of Al-Anon. I was given the definition of insanity as, "doing the same things over and over expecting different results." That was a very accurate definition and I was very very sick from trying to...	Jerry F	6	1870	May 7, 2010 by Dave Harm
	My AA Step One (Preview) "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-- that our lives had become unmanageable." I used to think that the occasions on which I could exhibit some small amount of control over my drinking and using was proof that I was NOT powerless over alcohol and substances. For instance, if I went...	itsmichael	2	1847	May 4, 2010 by Jerry F
	values and priciples (Preview) I'm working on step four. i know honesty and a few others are values but i need help understanding this so i can keep moving forward in this i don't want to get stuck on step four. i've ssen others put it off for years & i need to change & stay active in the 12 steps. any help understanding would be gr...	Red Carter	3	1526	May 4, 2010 by Jerry F
	Step 2 (Preview) Second Step "Came to Believe that a Power Greater Than Myself Could Restore Me to Sanity.I do like the reading in the C2C that states: First I came (to meetings) then I came to(I became aware and out of denial and pretend) then I was able to believe. When I first arrived at alanon many years ago I...	hotrod	9	2304	May 4, 2010 by Jerry F
	holding on (Preview) I don´t know why but I am holding on better than I have in years. I am determined to stay off the stuff. I don' t have a lot of meetings ...they are mainly full of young men and I am an older female and find it difficult to relate. I am glad they are there but just can't relate. I spend a lot of time on line and journ...	Cay	1	919	Apr 25, 2010 by debbievonne
	Hello I am Cindy and I am a cocaine addict and alcoholic (Preview) I've been clean for 1 year on March 28th. I missed half of my life with a complete blur. Blinded by the smoke if you can understand that. I lost my 2 sons when I was deep into my use 17 years ago. I havent seen either one since they were 2 and 6 years old. Now Jesse James is 23 and I havent seen him since he was 6 year...	rosyred3	3	1549	Mar 25, 2010 by tlcate
	someone reading my 4th step inventory (Preview) I recently finished my 4th (and 5th) steps. I attend Al-Anon, although I have not identified a particular alcoholic in my life. All I know is, my life has been full of dysfunctional people (including me!) At any rate, my husband inadvertently read my 4th step. He appeared in it several times, and some o...	lynnd	3	2239	Mar 2, 2010 by freya
	from shell (Preview) hi my name is michelle im new to the fellowship i would like some help to do step one this is so important to me my partner is in recovery iam supporting him but i need help to i want to understand this illness my parents are both alcaholics	shell1987	1	1079	Feb 28, 2010 by tlcate
	step 1 (Preview) just joined the site. not sure exactly what to do. can someone help me please?	tamara38me	15	2528	Feb 27, 2010 by shell1987
	Help!! Al-anon Step 4 Question... (Preview) Hi everyone! I'm new at this and a year and a half into this program. Here is my question, and I would really appreciate your feedback on this. I have a sponsor, whom I love and respect dearly. I am currently on my fourth step, (have been for the last 4-5 months at least) I feel the reason why this is taking so...	serenity76	4	4046	Feb 11, 2010 by sealegs
	Struggling with 'Where was my Higher Power when bad stuff happened?' (Preview) Hi, I would appreciate your advice or suggestions on my issue. I've been in a fellowship for about 6 months and have been doing well, starting to find my own voice and deepening my relationship with my Higher Power. A potential conflict has arisen with my father and it has led me into questioning my High...	kateindublin	16	2907	Jan 22, 2010 by Raven68
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