Member:
Techs
Date:
10/25/97
Time:
11:49:50 PM

Comments

Welcome !

The meeting is now open


Member:
Joanie O pa. USA
Date:
10/26/97
Time:
7:38:49 AM

Comments

Welcom Tracy from Atlanta we miss you at the big book meeting too. Welcome too to all the new people that are sharing thruout the world. When you speak it is like you are right here at this meeting, we here at this sober house benefit from your experience strenth and hope what a marvelous medium.


Member:
David K.
Date:
10/26/97
Time:
9:56:50 AM

Comments

Hi all. I haven't been active as of late, since I have been too busy . Today is the first time in a week that I've got on the puter. Love you all and look forward to reading your comments, even if I don't get time to reply. Thanks to all of you that have volunteered for service. Love to you all.


Member:
CheriseD
Date:
10/26/97
Time:
4:54:32 PM

Comments

Hi David, Good to here from you! We missed you. Glad to know you've been listening though. Love to all.


Member:
PA Perry, USA
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
8:49:15 AM

Comments

I guess the search engines are starting to kick in! Now this is awesome!


Member:
fuck you, bitch
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
12:57:59 PM

Comments

You worthless losers! Only a dirtbag quitter would stop drinking! Those of us with real willpower will continue to drink and have fun! You low-life lushes.


Member:
gingerc
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
1:25:13 PM

Comments

hi,gingerchere.ineedhelplocatingasupportgroupformentalillnessaswellassupportfrma.a.andalanon.help,please


Member:
john r.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
1:26:21 PM

Comments

Thank you "fuck you bitch" you really should change your name,it's been done.You may want to try some sort of program sounds like you are a angry person.Thats o.k.theres room for all


Member:
Larry F.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
1:32:33 PM

Comments

Having a tough day at the office. It is great to be able to reach out and feel connected to the message. Keeping this site open is like keeping the doors open and the coffee-pot warm. Thanks


Member:
john r.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
1:36:18 PM

Comments

yea, I know what you mean Larry.It's just good to have a place to go.


Member:
John S.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
1:50:52 PM

Comments

I am very glad that I have found this. What a great way to spend some time during the day at work. Does anyone out there have any opinions (what a dumb question!) about specialty groups in AA, such as womens', mens', etc., etc.? I have very mixed feelings about this as I think it splits the fellowship. This is not a BIG issue with me, just an unresolved one that I would like to read some comments on. THANKS!!


Member:
john r.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
2:00:29 PM

Comments

I feel that both mens meetings and womens meetings serve a good purpose however they should NOT be concidered A.A MEETINGS JUST GROUP MEETINGS AS ANYONE IS WELCOME IN A A.A. METING.to say this meeting is just for men or just for women excludes the other sex.


Member:
CHERISED
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
2:46:26 PM

Comments

TO ALL MEMBERS;

I PERSONALLY AM VERY DISSAPPOINTED IN THE LACK OF SERIUOSNESS BROUGHT TO OUR MEETING. I CAN JUST HOPE THAT OUR NEW PEOPLE WILL READ THE GUIDELINES AND REMEMBER HOW SERIOUS OF AN ILLNESS THIS IS,WHEN SHARING. GUIDELINES ARE WRITTEN FOR GOOD REASONS AND ALSO TO BE FOLLOWED. I THINK THIS IS AN AMAZING AND MIRACULOUS MEETING FOR PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD AND IF PEOPLE COULD FOLLOW THE SUGGESTIONS AND GUIDELINES I FEEL THIS WILL WORK! I WASN'T GOING TO SHARE ANYTHING BUT I COULDN'T HOLD IT IN ANY LONGER. HAPPY SOBER WEEK TO ALL ESPECIALLY THE NEWCOMERS.


Member:
Emily C.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
2:55:41 PM

Comments

Hi everyone. I'm new to cyber AA, but got my 2 year chip in June of this year. It's hard sometimes...I think of a drink everyday. I wonder if that will ever go away. I'm working 2 jobs and have 2 daughters, so trying to get to a meeting these days is rough. This is a great idea. I plan on coming back. Stay positive gang!


Member:
Joanie O Portland Pa. USA
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
3:23:29 PM

Comments

Mary A. Keep in touch with the winners that didnt drink today. Bring the body and the mind will follow. We are a new meeting this internet communication is new to many of us but the program works keep visiting us, we need you Joanie O


Member:
john r.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
3:38:17 PM

Comments

Dear Cherished, Dont take life so serious,We are not a glum lot for a reason. sure this is serious but you cant change the way SOME people react to a free service and there are a lot of kids on the net. Take what you need and dump the rest. I'm glad you are sober today and I'm glad I am too.


Member:
Sara T.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
4:10:51 PM

Comments

WoW!! Now there really is no excuse to miss a meeting, even if I have to work or go to college!


Member:
Cherise
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
4:45:06 PM

Comments

Thanks johnR good advice, and I know God has a plan for this meeting to work, so I'm going to sit back and watch it happen. Like Joanie said this online stuff is new to all of us, and I have to remember progress not perfection. Thanks again for the insight.


Member:
PAUL M.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
4:50:44 PM

Comments

FROM A NON ACTIVE AA MEMBER WENT 10 YRS N0 ALCHOHOL THEN GUESS WHAT YEP 2 DAYS&NIGHTS PURE MISERY AGAIN .BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD &AA NOW AM 2 YRS OF LIVING SOBER BUT STILL MENTALLY DRUNK BECAUSE OF NO AA CONTACT OR MEETINGS. HOPEFULLY A CYBER MEMBER WILL READ THIS AND BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD UNDERSTAND THIS ILLNESS IS FOR THE REST OF OUR NATURAL VERY LIVES FR.DRUNK BUT SOBER IN FLA.


Member:
Gary O. B'ham, AL
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
5:12:19 PM

Comments

Just found this site. It is great. I have 5.5 years of sobriety, one day at a time. Look forward to participating


Member:
john r.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
5:17:33 PM

Comments

Paul m..... I had two years in this program and for whatever reasons decided to go back to drinking.It was horrible and I'm glad a brother told me this just before I came back. "This is a program for people who want it,If you really are sick and tired of being sick and tired then you will do whatever is necessary to get sober and stay that way.Nobody is going to accept this wonderful program until they SEE THE NECESSITY IN IT!!" DOING CHAT ROOMS IS NICE BUT IT AINT MEETINGS. get involved,go to real meetings and SHARE.Thats how you will stay sober and feel a part of. I know it's lonely where you are right now and scary too.But it dont have to be that way.It's up to you. Stay detached and isolate and I'll guarentee you will get fucked up again. Give it your best shot and things will get better beyond your wildest dreams. john r.


Member:
Dee E.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
5:26:34 PM

Comments

Dee E., Oregon

This is a great deal for me and I hope my fiance 'who works awful hours and because of our reloc- ation to a small town ---lack of mtgs. here and can I say hi to Tacoma from someone who never appreciated the big city enough.


Member:
Phil R.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
5:28:48 PM

Comments

For those of you who set up this site, thankyou. I know it'll be hard to sit back and let the direction go as it will but, from the comments I've read so far the many who would hesitate to go to an AA meeting but, may take the first step here.

To speak the truth many I've seen at AA meetings were probably ready to take steps toward their sobriety and readily accepted the AA precepts and the program worked because of their earnestness.

I am gratefull for being an recovering Alcoholic/Addict. Had I never found myself in this state I may never have decided to go back and start correcting the things in my life that needed correcting. Remember the problem is not the drink it is me. I feel sorrow for the non-alcoholic who goes through life never having the need to hit a bottom and reevaluate the way he/she acts towards others. Seeking true spirituality is something lacking in the some AA groups I've been to. If you even say your a recovered Alcoholic you are often met with protests. Read the title page

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

The story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism.

There are many such references in the Book.

Going to 90 in 90, getting a sponsor and knowing all the cliches' is not going to be enough for some people who might still recover if they are directed to the God they perceive for the strength. It's not even the steps given to us in the Big Book.

"...These are followed by forty-three personal experiences. Each individual, in the personal stories, describes in his own language and from his own point of view the way he established his relationship with God. pg 29

I would encourage all to be diligent to ensure that all is done to provide us alcoholics with the full oportunity for spirtual growty and that this forum is continually enhanced to the benefit of us all. Thankyou very, very, much.


Member:
john r. Seattle
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
5:59:39 PM

Comments

to dee e. oregon I may not be from tacoma but I am from Seattle and It's good to hear from you. Just remember that you are never alone as long as you are a member of A.A. Keep in touch through chat rooms like this and dont forget YOU can start a meeting wherever you are. Make your area A.A. by starting meetings, it's funand will keep you sober.


Member:
Tina J.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
6:46:50 PM

Comments

Hello from Guam! I discovered this site last night and just thought I'd drop you all a note to a) thank you for being there - it's nice to know there's a source I can go to at any time, and to b) offer encouragement to anyone who needs it - I've been sober for 4 years now (and still find it amazing). Also amazing is how wonderful life can be, ***and*** how tolerant I found that I've become! Incredible!

Anyway, thanks for being there!


Member:
John AVR
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
7:09:59 PM

Comments

It is inspiring to here all comments from people who share the same journey. We are people who share this common affliction. This is one of the most helpful sites on the net.


Member:
George M. in Pa. U.S.A.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
7:43:10 PM

Comments

I have to agree with Cherise and Mark. Welcome all newcomers and new oldtimers alike. Please avail yourself to the guidelines.

Thank you Doug for your experience, strength and hope in keeping with our PRIMARY PURPOSE!!


Member:
patriciaR
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
9:17:59 PM

Comments

From the SF Bay area: from a grateful alcoholic of almost 11 years. Thanks for the chance to join you all. What a wonderful world we have to be able to share this way at any time. Don't drink just today. That's all each of us has to do!


Member:
Jennifer K.,Nashville
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
9:52:13 PM

Comments

I am not an alcoholic, but I wanted to write in and tell you how awesome this is. My father was an alcoholic and went through AA. He did not stay with it, as he should have, and it ended up taking his life seven years ago. It's good to see people who have the willpower to stay with it and I encourage you and challenge you to keep doing so. I just wish he would have had the opportunity to use this and maybe it could have helped him. I love you all and am praying for you all to stay strong.


Member:
MATT
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
10:13:04 PM

Comments

HI,EVERYONE HOW ARE YOU DOING.I WOULD LIKE SOME FEED BACK ON HOW TO GET INTO THE NA PROGRAM ON THE COMPUTER.I DON'T BELIEVE WE CAN CALL OURSELVES ALCOHOLICS-ADDICT BECAUSE WE SUFFER FROM THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION AND NA COVERS THAT BUT AA IS STRICTLY FOR ALCOHOLICS. I HAVE A SPONSOR WHO LEFT AA BECAUSE THAY TOLD HIM,HE AWS A DRUG AND DIDN'T BELONG THERE.WE NEED TO WISE UP AND KEEP THE WORLD CLEAN.pEaCe.


Member:
Poconos Member
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
10:14:13 PM

Comments

It looks like for every ten serious comments we get one trash comment. Not a bad average, considering this site was never expected to be picked "site of the day" by Yahoo... ( May be God's way of working...anyway, just as in real life, I have to put up with some Graffitti... or it wouldn't be life... I thank the person that refered me to rule 62... I felt a twinge of disappointment when the one person was going off the deep end with the mouth... I'll just have to try Easy Does It and realize the meeting probabaly won't be listed like that again. Just linked to some serious AA sites. If you are serious about this meeting, please Bookmark it and come back again. It plays a huge role in my sobriety...

An honor to share:


Member:
John C.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
10:38:16 PM

Comments

Hi, I'm John C. from Kentucky:

This site is great. Can't believe how many people are participating.

One question. I have been reading alot of comments from the people who go back out and drink, or drug. Has anyone at THE COFFEE POT, ever, heard of anyone that has actually killed the pain and been happy when they went back out and tried again?

BAFFLING!

Love you all!


Member:
"JaZzy" B.
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
10:44:02 PM

Comments

N.C., USA I am beyond glad to see this site. Hello all. I'm a drunk called JaZzy. In regards to the 11th tradition problem. A way around it. Set up an account at http://www.hotmail.com/ When you set the account up, it asks for your info. It never tells you, or at least not directly, that you cannot put just one letter for the entry of last name. The only downfall, is that it IS a commercial site, and I guess that they have to make money to, so you have to put up with all of the advertisement banners all over the place. I did not put my "real" Email address on the form, to see what would happen, and it worked. The only thing that you can tell about me, if I Emailed you from that account, the only thing you could tell about me is that my name is "JaZzy". Therefore, keeping totally confidential, my annonimity. Just a technical suggestion. Well, I'm sober today. Yes I have problems.Countless problems. But, at least I don't have alchohol to add to the problems. I was thinking the other day....The thing, that keeps us, from drinkng....(Besides the 12steps.Well, it's a big part of the steps..Very Big) Our higher power. I choose to call mine God. Sometimes, I ask my higher power, when things seem so bad, so dark. Why me? (Why ask why huh?) Then I start to wonder.....Why AM I sober, at that moment. Well, my higher power put in my life, two beautiful children. I stop and think.... And when I think of them, someone could be clonking me on the head with a bat, and a smile would still come to my face. Here is my point.... Even a few years ago, when I had no one, there were still somethings on occasion that made me smile. Follow the steps.Live the steps. And make sure to do something, at least once a day, even if it takes only 10 seconds. Do something that makes YOU feel good. Do something, that makes you smile..even if the smile is inside. Be glad you are sober. That, if you remember how it could be, should be enough to make you feel good. Just a suggestion. But, it does feel good, to feel good. One day at a time...........and oh yes, keep it simple. JUST FOR TODAY.


Member:
Jim C
Date:
10/27/97
Time:
11:30:15 PM

Comments

The 12th step says "having had a spiritual awakening as **The Result** of these steps...

An AA group has but one primary purpose...to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. And what is the message? That we were alcoholic and could not manage our own lives... that probably no human power could have relieved our alcoholism... that God could and would if he were sought.

I'm Jim C, 9 years sober, a low-bottom real alcoholic. This chat forum is interesting...this is my first time to see AA online. I'm sober today because real, live, sober alcoholics like myself invited me to join them in meetings of AA and shared their lives with me. And they gave me step by step instructions, described in person, what they did themselves to live a life free from the craving of alcohol. To anyone new to sobriety: please go to a meeting in person as soon as possible, and make it a point to attend meetings regularly. No meetings within 40 or 50 miles? How far would you drive for a bottle if you were about to run out of booze and have the DT's? Speaking for myself, I'd *walk* 40 or 50 miles for a bottle...

To those out in cyberland who regularly attend these chats, remember that your little online blurb might be the only Big Book someone reads... I saw a sign in an AA clubhouse once, posted on the exit door to the mens room: it said "No-one was ever offended by the absence of profanity" I have seen a lot of it already here, and I'm offended. It doesn't sound so bad at meetings; I ignore it, and sometime slip into using it myself... but it's really disgusting in print. (If anyone has a resentment about that, then stop using profanity). Try communicating your thoughts in plain, even ungrammatical english. It's amazing how your self image changes when you really concentrate on that. It's a small thing, with big results. More later. I'll be back. Thanks, Jim C


Member:
Barry L
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
12:17:46 AM

Comments

My name is Barry and I'm an alcoholic

To Jim C and all new visitors this meeting was started as an online discussion meeting with a topic chosen by a leader (go to the archives and check out some previous meetings).

The members voted two weeks ago to list in the search engines, and it seems that today we were chosen as one of Yahoo's and therefore Netscapes sites of the day. This has turned it in to an (open chat). But there's been a lot of good sobriety shared,And some attitudes that have kept me green.

I am greatful that I did'nt have a drink today.

Thanks

I'm greatful that I did'nt have a drink today.


Member:
Tina J.
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
4:41:42 AM

Comments

Hi! Tina J here again....I have a question that has puzzled me ever since I became sober and I've never thought to ask it of another alcoholic....I noticed immediately after I quit drinking 3 years ago that I have an insatiable craving for sweets - especially in the morning! At first I thought "boy, this is weird" and ate a poptart, but I've since figured that after I quit drinking my body was trying to replace all the "sugar" I was no longer consuming in liquid form.

Does this make sense? Does this craving ever go away? I've found I can live quite happily without the booze, but still have this have a strong sweet tooth. Any suggestions on how to combat this? Does Chromium Picolinate help (I've been told it does)?

Look forward to hearing some advice.

Thanks! sweets or I get very grouchy


Member:
Barry L
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
7:43:44 AM

Comments

Tina my doctor tell me the craving can be normal mine is for little debbies snack cakes at 3AM, I may have gained afew extra pounds,but I've yet to have a blackout or wake up in a different state


Member:
JaZzy
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
8:30:16 AM

Comments

Hello all. I'm a drunk called JaZzy. Jim, least we remember (Regarding the profanity That a user called him/herself) Some ARE sicker than others. Obviously..that person found the right place, and maybe he/she is reading this. No, I do not like to tolerate profanity either....But, I look at it this way.... Today, I'm sober. When I see/read/hear vilguarity like that, I know that I am in the right place. I know that I, am not that bad off any more, and I also grab a humble check, because at one time, I would I would have done the same, if probably not worse. That's why it's always good to pray, for those who ARE, still suffering. Hope everyone has a good day. I'm sober today. That's what matters to me. My thought for the day? Remember If you put one foot in yesterday, and put the other foot in tomorrow, you will dump all over today. Keep it simple, today.


Member:
Cherise D
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
9:52:06 AM

Comments

I have to admit this is a pretty amazing God thing I am grateful to hear such great amounts of wisdom taught by this wonderful program of AA. To KimR, I felt the same way, and tried controlled drinking for a very long time, and unfortunately had to lose everything, my career, my home,my 1yr.old daughter and mostly MYSELF. Keep coming to the meetings and listen, and if you are an alcoholic you can get help before you have to lose as much as I had to. Good Luck. I also can relate to the relationship thing, and the only way my relationship has worked in sobriety is to keep my program completely seperate from my other halves, and NEVER get onto his program. Today I can say I have a wonderful life, and most of all I have myself back and my daughter along with being happy joyeous and free. Thanks all for helping me stay sober.


Member:
GinC,G.a.
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
12:17:55 PM

Comments

To person with trashmouth,don't get mad get better .Have suffer close to 20 yrs from severe,repeated sexul abuse,but If I stay sick,I can never help others.My sickness led me far down the path to destruction.Now,while not well,am a little better[thnks to God].Turn it over,it'll get different if not better,


Member:
GinC,G.a.
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
12:19:05 PM

Comments

To person with trashmouth,don't get mad get better .Have suffer close to 20 yrs from severe,repeated sexul abuse,but If I stay sick,I can never help others.My sickness led me far down the path to destruction.Now,while not well,am a little better[thnks to God].Turn it over,it'll get different if not better,


Member:
Dott D.
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
2:03:29 PM

Comments

This is a new forum for me. Sobriety date is 7/17/91, and I am a grateful member. I usually find myself in another place with other memebers, but thought I'd try this one out. The person with the severe personality problem turned me off, but I'm glad I hung in there to see other people's thoughts. Without the program I'd be dead and gone and my children who knows where. I came to AA through CODA and Al Anon - HP works in mysterious ways *S* Keep coming back, folks - this is the greatest.


Member:
JR
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
5:01:32 PM

Comments

JR Bowling Green, Oh. 10/28/97 4:58 PM Hi, yaall I am new to the puter scene so yaall just got to bear with me a while. Although I am not new to A.A.. I celebrate five years 12/23/97. I know there is no way I could have gotten sober on my own and its not just through my Higher Power, but with the unconditional love and understanding of my fellow A.A.s. here in Bowling Green and now on the puter to. Just glad you all are here for me and each other. Keep coming back! It really does get better. Seeya, JR


Member:
JaZzy
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
8:24:32 PM

Comments

To the User Matt, on 10-27-97 Alot of old-timers, in AA, I mean the old one's. I have heard shout out in a meeting to someone who got on the subject of narcotics, That "We needed to talk about Alchohol, not drugs." And told the guy he was in the wrong place. The man who had stood in front of this meeting, crying, had mentioned the words, drugs, alchohol, scared, death. When he was interupted, and "yelled" at, still sobbing, he left the meeting. There were some other old timers, that RAN out of that meeting to fetch the crying man, to comfort him. I, needless to say, stood up, and blasted the old timmer out. There are a majority of persons it seems, that feel the way that that old man did. Well, I think they need to get with it, and get out of self. Alchohol IS A drug. Also, if you read Bill's Story, in the Big Book, guess what..he supplemented his booze, at times, with narcotics. With NA, unfortunatley, I do not ever see alot of persons staying clean/sober. HOWEVER in AA, there is success, if you want it. I do not use the words drug, or narcotic at meetings, nor do I endorse the repeated use of them, but AA, is a place to recover from alchoholism, and in alot of cases, especially mine, other substances (AKA-narcotics,) were(to me) one of the symptoms of my alchoholism. You gotta want it, but, it works if you work it.


Member:
Jim C
Date:
10/28/97
Time:
10:56:17 PM

Comments

Thanks to Phil R for yesterdays reminder...each story in the Big Book describes how each individual established his relationship with God. It took me several years before I saw that. I always made that line say "each individual describes how he was able to quit drinking." The interpreter in my head has mostly gone away, but I recently heard an AA talk where the speaker pointed out that in the tenth step it says " 'when' we were wrong, promptly admitted it', " not 'if'... So my mental translator is still with me...often I do put the 'if' in the tenth step...

To Tina J, I also had a craving for sweets for years after I sobered up...and the AA doughnuts were an important part of my sobriety! Good news...it passes.

To John C from Kentucky...I don't know about the people that need to scout out the drinking territory some more...for myself, I like to remember that when I drink, I don't get happy, I get hospitalized.

Thanks, you guys, keep it simple...


Member:
Chuck s.
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
12:48:43 PM

Comments

It shure is great to find this. I am a teacher and deal with highschool kids. talk about using the program.


Member:
Tina J.
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
4:25:33 PM

Comments

To Barry L & Jim C - thanks for the input. It's nice to know I'm "normal" (relatively speaking). Since I've recently quit smoking (4 months ago) this sweet-tooth thing is a double whammy. I've put on 20 pounds and have now switched to sugarless gum. Should have bought stock in Wrigleys!

Thanks again!


Member:
Doug A.
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
5:15:24 PM

Comments

Tina J

When was the last time you hid a bar of chocolate, was arrested for donut theft. fined for fighting over a candy bar?

How important is it then? Just hang loose kidda, it gets better. If you are worriedf about your weight, take up triathlon after your ninth step. This is no joke, I met a member who did this and she represents her country now in triathlon. Oh yes, she was a 40 a day, gin swilling GRANNY. She is over 65 years of age. She shared this at a convention in U.K. and I believe her!


Member:
JR
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
11:29:22 PM

Comments

Hi, everyone my name is JR and I am just learning about computers, which is something that I never thought I would do when I was drinking. By the way my sobriety date is 12/23/92 and I am in Bowling Green, Oh. We have some pretty good sobriety here and I know I for one could not stay sober without my A.A. family as well as my Higher Power. I just wanted to say thank you all for expanding our A.A. fellowship. Go to meetings, Read the Big Book,and dont Drink it does get better! JJ


Member:
JR
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
11:40:16 PM

Comments

Hi, everyone my name is JR and I am just learning about computers, which is something that I never thought I would do when I was drinking. By the way my sobriety date is 12/23/92 and I am in Bowling Green, Oh. We have some pretty good sobriety here and I know I for one could not stay sober without my A.A. family as well as my Higher Power. I just wanted to say thank you all for expanding our A.A. fellowship. Go to meetings, Read the Big Book,and dont Drink it does get better! JJ


Member:
Pete396
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
11:41:37 PM

Comments

TO TREASURER

I will be happy to help support this site. AA has given me my life back. How much (ballpark) does it take to run this site. This will give me a better feel for my donation. Thank you for serving in this capacity.

Pete396


Member:
Andy B.
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
11:43:44 PM

Comments

Hi, I'm Andy and I'm an alcoholic but sober today.

My last sobierty date is only 7/4/97, but I have known I was an alcoholic for some time before this.

I just discovered this site and am greatful for it because I do not get to as many AA meetings as I should. I will be back here often!

Keep up the good work.


Member:
Pete396
Date:
10/29/97
Time:
11:49:59 PM

Comments

Hi JR; Welcome. This is like an extra meeting for me. I just found out about this place Monday. I'll keep coming. Hope you do too. Pete


Member:
Phil R
Date:
10/30/97
Time:
5:01:56 PM

Comments

To treasurer check's in the mail.


Member:
Mary S. The P State
Date:
10/30/97
Time:
6:52:56 PM

Comments

After one year of sobriety I feel safe in using my computer. This winter I will be able to stay in front of the fire and the keyboard and not isolate. The AA Program has been able to stand up to the test of time.....and now cyberspace. Its truths remain the same. I am blessed to have found AA and this address to come to, share, and learn from.


Member:
Barry L
Date:
10/31/97
Time:
7:38:56 AM

Comments

I'd just like to say WELCOME to all of our new members, especially all the newcomers (but remember this is not a replacement for in person AA meetings) go to a meeting, get a sponsor, get a home group.

Mary I hope this meeting will stand the test of cyberspace. That remains to be seen, there are The 12 Traditions in AA which we must adhere to. I'm not sure if this can be done in this electronic medium.

Have a good 24


Member:
Joe J.
Date:
10/31/97
Time:
8:23:30 AM

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Thanks for being here. First time in a "chat room" so if I bend the rules, sorry. Have annual physical today. Usually ok none-the-less there's always some anxiety after a mis-spent youth! Reading others' comments reminded me of "one day at a time". Just what the doctor ordered. Best wishes from Tidewater VA.


Member:
Barbara S.
Date:
10/31/97
Time:
10:36:19 AM

Comments

Welcome to all from around the world who find this place to share experience, strength, and hope! It has been so wonderful to read what everyone has to say, and it's great to see that A.A. has had such a profound impact in the lives of so many.

For me, the journey of sobriety has been amazing, wonderful, sometimes difficult, but always, as I look back now, an incredible journey along the road of "happy destiny." We are so fortunate to have found our way here....

As it says, somewhere in our literature: May God grant that it always be so.

Peace to all -


Member:
becky g
Date:
10/31/97
Time:
12:38:06 PM

Comments

Thank you all for sharing. I am a new person to this kind of a meeting but I am an active member of AA and have been for 18 years. It is good to hear even the swearing people, especially because they are getting their anger out, even if inappropriate. I am reas lly surprised to see so many people getting involved with meetings on the computer. I think itis an excellent was especially for Loners Int. To stay in touch. Daily contact if not an actual meeting is very important along with don't drink today. find someone to study the big book with. It is full of miracles and wisdom. I am off to an AA meeting right after I get myself dressed for the day. Thanks for letting me share. Becky G Quilcene, WA


Member:
John R.
Date:
10/31/97
Time:
4:46:39 PM

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Hi Becky,John R. here from Seattle,WA. or I should say Bothell,Wa. 10 years myself and a happy camper I must say. Look forward to hearing from you in the future. Have a good week-end......... john


Member:
Mary F
Date:
10/31/97
Time:
6:40:59 PM

Comments

Hi all... Sure is nice to find this site and would like to express my appreciation to founders fo this site for your hard work and dedication. Sure is wonderful to see sober people from all over the world and 'the not sober ones yet' sharing in here. Noone comes to AA by mistake I was taught and have no reason yet to disbelieve it. For the people really struggling hang in there..one foot in front of other and try to DO next right thing..get to meetings and get sponsor if you can at all..there is no such thing as a hopeless alcoholic. I believed I was hopeless and that belief and pain around that sort of thinking almost killed me; kEEP COMING BACK to everyone especially the new people here.


Member:
Mary F
Date:
10/31/97
Time:
6:41:39 PM

Comments

Hi all... Sure is nice to find this site and would like to express my appreciation to founders fo this site for your hard work and dedication. Sure is wonderful to see sober people from all over the world and 'the not sober ones yet' sharing in here. Noone comes to AA by mistake I was taught and have no reason yet to disbelieve it. For the people really struggling hang in there..one foot in front of other and try to DO next right thing..get to meetings and get sponsor if you can at all..there is no such thing as a hopeless alcoholic. I believed I was hopeless and that belief and pain around that sort of thinking almost killed me; kEEP COMING BACK to everyone especially the new people here.


Member:
Kelle C.
Date:
11/1/97
Time:
10:47:32 AM

Comments

Good Morning everyone. This is my 1st online comment. I am relieved to read all your comments and to know that I have help right here on my computer. thanks Kelle from MI


Member:
ken e
Date:
11/1/97
Time:
11:42:35 AM

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for emily c my sponsor told me to busy to tyred to drunk and she got that from her sponsor ken e ca.