The e-AA Group

One thing I have experienced is, I cannot assume everyone (especially the non-alcoholics we interact with) are spiritually fit. With that awareness, I can let go of interim dark spots in life. Even after a decade of sobriety, I still have to deal with resentments that others carry against me. When ...

I’ve touched on my experiences during the past few weeks in another discussion but I’d like to dedicate this one to hearing other people’s experiences from similar situations. I’ll begin by saying that while I’ve been sober for a month I did have a week-long bout with N/A beverages that ended with a...

A lot of normal folk think we are just trading addictions and they still are not getting attention they want. You might suggest she attend an Open Meeting with you or find a meeting of her own http://al-anon.org/ Another thing? It might be that she is feeling "safe" to express her long standing res...

Thanks for the kind words and suggestions Brock. I know her and our current situation well enough to know not to ask. To ask for something that I am not entitled to would literally enrage her. It’s not how I would like to think that I would react but I can’t be sure... and as much as I’d like to tel...

Now, weeks later, the well is still dry but I accept that it may never be full again and I may never be able to draw on it again. I’m learning to live a changed life, effect the positive changes that I can and accept those that I cannot. 'Weeks' is a fairly short time-span, though HUGE when you're ...

I’ve only seen the American version but I think that his son “Lip” is more relatable than his father, who seemingly has no regard for anyone, whereas “Lip” is resentful towards himself and regrets his actions.

At the last meeting of my home group we discussed “foregiveness” and “gratitude” and how our experiences as alcoholics could be related to these extremely powerful words. I learned a lot and was inspired by many of the members who shared so I thought I would post here and ask for others online to sh...

Thank you for posting your encouragement Brock. To any newly sober readers out there I’d like to say that this online community has been a powerful resource for me over the past few weeks and can really help get a person from one meeting to the next or help to answer questions that you may not feel ...

Thank you for sharing Peter. I am similarly dysfunctional when it comes to ignoring warning signs and ignoring/denying my own alcoholism was a contributing factor to the now dysfunctional nature of my own marriage, which time and adhearance to the principles of AA may or may not remedy. Acceptance o...

I wasn’t a member of AA while living in NZ for 18 months but I can say in all honesty that it is the most amazing country I’ve ever visited and wish every day that I had never left! Enjoy!

I am an Alcoholic. But Alcohol was but a symptom of my Illness. My Illness was Spiritual, Mental, and Physical. Drinking N/A, Coffee, Soda, water doesn't cause the same effect. If one found theirself, sneaking it in the house, waking up on the middle of the night for a swig, leaving some in their b...

Good analogies Peter! Thank you!

Hi Shoreline,

I don’t feel as though I’m experienced enough to give you any advice but I’d like to chime in with my support for you and some encouragement. Your home group is out there and they need you as much as you need them! Keep that in mind and don’t give up.

Unreal isn’t it? It’s like attending a meeting almost and definitely an invaluable way for me to avoid mistakes.

I’m always amazed at how sitting down and watching my chickens pecking around the yard can improve my mood. I try to spend at least 5 minutes twice a day with them and today during an especially difficult marital spat they helped me to stave off my cravings. So, does anyone else enjoy this wonderful...