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03/20/00

Hi I am Travis I'm an alcoholic and an addict <travishupp@yahoo.com>
Centenniel
Nashville, tn USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 23:59:05 (EDT)
wonderful home pagew and web site. I am thrilled with it. Can't imagine life without sobriety. Grateful to every recovering alcoholic for my sobriety
sarah neeley <johneeley@cs.com>
davidson road
nashville, tn USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 21:10:01 (EDT)
looking for someone to talk to on-line about recovery in AA
shelby <cyco694life@aol.com>
old town speakers
san diego, ca USA - Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 20:33:12 (EDT)
But For The Grace Of GOD &AA I'm clean &sober 3years Don't leave before the miracle write back
Denetra B. <msfoxyb@pacbell.net>
In Between Fellowship
oakland, ca USA - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 06:40:44 (EDT)
But For The Grace Of GOD &AA I'm clean &sober 3years Don't leave before the miracle write back
Denetra B. <msfoxyb@pacbell.net>
In Between Fellowship
oakland, ca USA - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 06:40:12 (EDT)
If a man's "letting go", is but a state of mind, then his soberity will become his ongoing effort. But and if, his "letting go", is his ongoing effort, then his soberity will become a state of mind...
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 16:40:43 (EDT)
Anonymous--you may not have realized that this "wall" is a place to talk about not drinking alcohol one day at a time. I'm sure you can find a place to post your religious messages where they will be more welcome. We appreciate your stopping by, but it's important to us that we stick with the topic--which is Alcholics Anonymous.
Ann B <Ab4115@aol.com>
Grateful Alive
Nashville, TN USA - Monday, April 10, 2000 at 13:42:57 (EDT)
For God gives to a man that is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and joy. But to the sinner He gives travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. When you have reached this point, and the obedience thereof; There is nothing better for a man that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God...
Anonymous

USA - Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 17:44:34 (EDT)
I am new to this and scared. I am an alcoholic. I am scared about never again drinking and I am scared about never stopping. Life is so bright when I am sober, but I never go to long enjoying the clearness of my days. I get so depressed after a drinking night. I can't stand it anymore. I wish I could keep the drinks to a minimum. I feel I have lost all will power. It just seems to be getting worse with each year.
Anonymous

USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 17:14:17 (EDT)
Today is my biological birthday. My girlfriend asked me what I wanted, and for the first time in my life I really didn't know what to say. I've got everything I need. Thank God for the people and the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, for New Life Lodge, and for my first birthday clean and sober in 5 years. I love you all!!!! God bless.



Anonymous <JayWool@aol.com>
Winners and Beginners
TN USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 04:04:29 (EDT)
Dear Anonymous,

I would suggest attending an "Open Discussion" meeting at any AA group if you would like to discover the meaning of recovery. AA has helped millions to recover from a "seemingly hopeless state of mind and body." All you'll have to do is listen (with an open mind, of course) to discover how AA has indeed made these millions of lives managable.

Best Wishes
Ralph G.
Open Door
Gallatin, TN USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 21:30:07 (EDT)
I'd like to bring up the topic of: recovery. For I'm not sure this means what I think it means. It seems like more of a cover up than the truth. Most peoples lives in soberity haven't gotten more manageable, why is this so.
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 16:30:30 (EDT)
AA meetings have put such a high regard against discrimination in refrence to God's word, that they have reduced themselves to the activities of a cult! AA was founded around the Oxford group, nevertheless, the Lord is of such a mind as to remove the Lord's prayer from meetings altogether. (Let that thought sink in awhile;) he's not one to coax, and I for one will, at least on the internet, not allow such cowards to userupt what was once an honest program for staying sober in the prusuit of God.
Anonymous

USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 17:13:54 (EST)
I would just like to remind people of the traditions and that "We have no opinion on outside matters" and religion is an outside matter. For Anonymous , this is a website about sobriety not religous beleifs and debates. The reason for that tradition is so that we don't lose focus of our primary purpose, which is to carry the message to the next alcoholic. A.A. is not a forum for displaying our beleifs, be it religion or otherwise. Remember, it's "attraction, not promotion."
Too for any newcomers who may read this, there are no rules for A.A. to fit in, you dont have to have a God at all, the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. No matter what you believe in if anything. And one more thing, that has helped me stay sober is, when I came in, when I would get pissy about doing things for sobriety and whining, they would say "if you did it for alcohol and drugs, you can do it for sobriety", there wasn't much I wouldn't do for my addiction, I'd of walked a hundred miles in my barefeet if I had to, so I better not whine about taking an hour out of my day for a meeting to stay sober and have a good life and stay out of the gutters. Im 24 and coming up on 5 years sober and I didn't think I'd make it, but I a have through H.P. and the steps, traditions, service and bottom line , not drinking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. IT WILL PASS!!!!!
If anyone new or old would like to corresponde feel free, also even though were on the Internet, anonymity is still important, thank you and keep on the road of happy destiny.
Carol <cnote824@yahoo.com>


USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 11:18:27 (EST)
The concept everyone is missing in AA is that through Bill's story, we come to know him. Albiet, God has a story too! It's through God's story, we come to know him. Many of us have had little progress in the knowledge of God, but how remiss we are, not to have read his story. The bible is there for the taking, but who will see through this darkness enough to discover it? Ah yes, I ask you AA members, who has read God's story? Fall therefore, with thy face to the ground, and let us repent ourselves of this oversight.
Anonymous

USA - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 16:05:15 (EST)
I just decided to see what AA had on the net and I'm happy to say I'm impressed. AA has done a lot for me in the last 4 years and I'm looking forward to many more great years with the promises coming true. Remember one day at a time and if need be a minute at a time!!! Bill W. 3/26/00
bill w. <435@orofino-id.com>
mountaineers
id USA - Sunday, March 26, 2000 at 12:48:35 (EST)
Ever hear of the fella who traded in his punishing bottle of gin for a loving one? Took it back, he did, but they would have none of it, saying he must be crazed. How much more then, those who attempt this same thing with God? For like gin, God too can be either punishing or loving, depending upon how you abuse. Ah, but he that keeps the fear of God will not soon be moved. Nay, tis not good to loose the fear of God, for he that keeps it, keeps aright his conduct also. If our conscience convicts us, then let us make the amendment necessary.
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 16:33:30 (EST)
I'm a very grateful recovering alcoholic, I chose to call my Higher Power, God. That's my choice, I believe that whom ever you are that you are entitled to call your Higher Power whatever you like. Isn't it a Miracle that we lived to have a choice. Judge not, that's not our jobs. Love and Tolerance is our Code... As for God, old-time members sometime comment that "AA has only two things to say about the subject: First, there is one. And second, your not it! From there your on your own! Don't Drink and Go to Meetings!
Be Happy with where you are at a t this Very Moment.
Anonymous <judy_r_goggins@yahoo.com>
Lawrenceburg Group
Waynesboro, Tn USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 00:00:51 (EST)
Hi,
MY name is Matt and I AM an ALCOHOLIC!!


If I can help please let me know.

matt <terralibra@webtv.net>


Myrtle Beach, SC USA - Friday, March 17, 2000 at 17:45:55 (EST)
i am needing al anon help...i need help finding a place to live and support myself, to start over after 15 yr relationship went out the window....have 3 dogs that are my only reason to get up each day, and want very much to take them with me...i want to work, not be a burden to society...i just need a HAND UP out of this mess i was put into because i loved and trusted a drunk and addict.
Theresa Ventura <pinkbrd@bellsouth.net>


summertown, tn USA - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 10:59:26 (EST)
Once upon a time, there was a herd of buffalo, they got together after the stampead and said: "come, let us have a meeting. For all our kin folk fell off the cliff and are no more." Now what do you suppose they discussed? Was it the gun that went off and startled the herd? Or, how stupid it is to follow the crowd? Or, that they could not see where they were going for all the buffalo? Or, that they were powerless over falling?
If you,ve chosen the last one, your a member of AA.
Anonymous

USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 15:34:48 (EST)
Looking for recovery rooms.
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 14:35:35 (EST)
Looking for recovery rooms.
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 14:35:34 (EST)
Looking for recovery rooms.
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 14:35:33 (EST)
I am coming to TN from MN in a couple of weeks. I looked on the Web for meetings and low and behold I found this site. How wonderful! I am sure to make a meeting or two while I am down there. Good to know there are many, many others out there who are living the Program. I am grateful to be able to find meetings when I travel. I need them wherever I go.
Anonymous

USA - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 23:02:36 (EST)
It concerns me to see the comments on the wall regarding religion and Jesus. While many of us are Christian, are we prepared to turn away even one suffering alcoholic from AA because that person perceives AA to be a Christian organization..and that person is either Athiest (or thinks so), Agnostic (like I was), Jewish, or any other religious or non-religious persuasion? Since our COMMON welfare must come first for AA to survive, I have been encouraged to put my personal preferences, religion, etc. aside during an AA meeting. I wonder if the person writing on the wall (about Jesus) is even an alcoholic. Do they even know what AA is about? I do not believe I can change this person or keep them from posting, but I can pray that no suffering alcoholic will be turned away from our doors because of it. After all, the ONLY requirement to belong to AA is a desire to stop drinking. For that I am grateful.
Peggy

Nashville, USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 16:29:23 (EST)
I have an anouncement to make... That good orderly direction I was seeking, I found that God reserved. Twas to his son he saith to be "the way, the truth, and the life. I had to resign to the fact, that it was not in me, that all roads were dead ends but this one. I could search high or low, serve or rule, I could go ahead or back up, but alas it twas all in vain till I found he that saith "Follow thou me."
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 15:35:14 (EST)
I have recently moved to northern Illinios and was searching for a chat room when I thought of the messenger
and your website.
I'm so glad to find tne home page and Sign the wall. I'm originally from the Dickson Grp. and the Hickman Co.Winners Circle Grp. It works no matter where you live if you work it. Miss you all, Keep up the good work. Chuck Petty
Chuck Petty <CPDpetty@.com>


Elgin, IL USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 17:08:35 (EST)
Love this idea...I'm sober twenty and two years...alive and well...in recovery. try to stay in the three SSS's..Steps...Service...Spiritual...That has been the secrect to sobrity for me...God bless...even more....
DivingD <delfo@gulf.net>
New Warrington
Pensacola , Fl USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 04:50:32 (EST)
What think ye? Is the big book a bible tract or no? Many would consider it so. One would wonder then why this fact is so obscure. Could it be because this truth is unpopular with the world. Is it not written, that he that becomes a friend of the world is an enemy of God. It follows then, that he that becomes a friend of God is an enemy of the world. Here the plot thickens and anonymity begins to form.
Why is it so hard to speak of Jesus in an AA meeting? Because many hide behind a false revrence for discrimination. They put such a high regard for it that the offence of the cross may cease. For in such spiritual things, the prince of this world is ready to snuff out anyone who renounces a loyality to the world, and it's more than false piety toward discrimination that's at the root of it. Consider if you will, how many are there really of a different faith? If you asked a raise of hands, how many
would you be in danger of offending who worship some other than the God of the bible? Nay, there is none, let him stand and show himself who professes another. If not, then how do you explain that hush hush that prevails? Take away this false reason of aborance for discrimination and you'll feel the devils domain.
How quickly do these opposers point to singalness of purpose and sticking to the subject of boring step one
when we all hunger for spiritual milk and are seldom fed. What makes for a bad meeting more than this suppression?

Anonymous

USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 18:16:04 (EST)
I'd like to say hello to all my fellow freinds of Bill W., and invite you to visit our group.
email me for directions. lol and God bless.
mike w.
mike w. <wids@webtv.net>
gladeville gratitude group
lebanon, tn USA - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 21:09:30 (EST)
I am coming up on 27 years of sobriety and am looking for an alcoholic priest with more than 10 years of sobriety.
Bill G <billgoss@gate.net>
Friends of Bill W (Orlando)
Lakeland, FL USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 17:39:42 (EST)
I ain't what I ought to be, and I ain't what I'm goin to be, but praise God, I'm not what I used to be. Thanks Jackson, TN for putting on TCYPAA. I loved it. I want to give a shout-out to my friends I saw on the wall from the DAFA House. Yall helped get me sober while I was at New Life. Take care everybody.
Justin Collett <sobrider@aol.com>
tucker street
Nashville, TN USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 16:31:49 (EST)
God bless all those walking miracles called AA's . For the lastest info on Cookeville area happenings follow the above homepage addy....Take Care and God Bless :)
Rick M <bigdaddy@cookeville.total-web.net>
Five & Dime Candlelight Group
Cookeville, Tn USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 13:03:00 (EST)
test
Anonymous <mikemb@aros.net>
974
Salt Lake City, ut USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 22:08:23 (EST)
Great website we are trying to get a similar site going for our Central Office in Salt Lake City. Whoever is doing this site is doing a wonderful job.
Anonymous <mikemb@aros.net>


Salt Lake, Ut USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 21:53:56 (EST)
Our program is a Spiritual not religious program and I thank God as I understand HIm for this everyday. AA has given me the tools to survive, and to enjoy a world that always before drove me to drink. It's encourageing to see the online fellowship. Recently released from prison and haven't settled into a new homegroup yet.
Ernie C. <ErnieCromwell@Mindspring.Com>


USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 16:07:50 (EST)
Continue to utilize instead of analyze the experience,
strngth & hope. :-
S.S.
Early Ducks, Easy Does It Club
Ormond Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 01:45:49 (EST)
Can anyone doubt that a sober life without God is but one more restriction in thee. That as these added together amount to an unmanagable life our forefathers in AA. would not accept? Restrictictions mount up and that thought for freedom has rather made life worse.
Ah, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God; but many stumble by resting content with their current understanding of God. This understanding will not improve by the first 164 pages of the big book, and who can not see where it tells you to turn? You think perhaps to climb up someother way?
Anonymous

USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 17:06:53 (EST)
Hope to see all of you at the International - it will be a lot of fun and fellowship!
patty b
Sunlight of the Spirit
mpls, mn USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 12:35:20 (EST)
Since I turned my will and my life over to the care of God, all my friends have forsaken me, I have left my career, had to sell all I own, my family have become my enemies, I've done time in jail and I have not where to lay my head.
I told my sponser all this, and his response was "That's a good sign!
Anonymous

USA - Monday, February 14, 2000 at 17:56:00 (EST)
Just knowing that wherever I go, there are the fine people of the fellowship who truly care,is enough for another 24
Thank you all and god bless us everyone.
Eric <spiflay@netscape.net>
Another Day Another Way
MA USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 11:32:38 (EST)
tell us ye old men, has it happened in your time? tell your children of it, and they another generation; That which the palmor worm has left the locusts have eaten, that which the locusts have left the canker worm has eaten. weep and wail ye drinkers of wine for the new wine, for it is taken from your mouth. yea, the bars receed from the land, but the children of God, that walk in sincerity shall have their desire...

Anonymous

USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 16:32:21 (EST)
Sobriety date: 4/15/1978. Just grateful to know that you all are out there.
Joe C. <clarkejt@snip.net>
Salerno Beach head Group
Philadelphia, aPA USA - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 15:57:20 (EST)
I'm just thankful for everything it took to get me here and grateful for all of y'all it takes to keep me here.
Keep Coming Back
JPY <jpyates@home.com>
Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 22:00:57 (EST)
H.A.L.T.
chrissy W <Christinawhit@cs.com>
Edgewood
Columbus, Ga USA - Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 22:07:25 (EST)
It is certainly nice to know there are lots and bunches of
us!
Ginny E. <ginnye5@juno.com>
Dickson Alcoholics Anonymous
Dickson, TN USA - Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 18:39:00 (EST)
I have been around the program for about a year! in an out until i just about lost my mind I knew what to do but I just wasn't ready to give it up! The saying is very once you been in the program it really messes up your drinking so they put me back in treatment.for the 3rd time did'nt even no I was there for about a week (first time I had ever had a black out with gods & AA hopfully the last! A friend told me I had 3 choices to SOBER TO BE COVERED UP OR TO BE LOCKED UP Will I had soberup & I had been locked up an there was only one left an I almost accomplished that but someone up there was looking out for me and choose to call him GOD Today I know it's a WE PROGRAM NOT A ME PROGRAM!!!!!!
LEANNA <iheller2@juno.com>
DAFA GROUP IN DICKSON TN.
dickson, tn USA - Saturday, February 05, 2000 at 10:26:02 (EST)
Here I am again trying to stay sober on another lonley night .I guess its true that a person will go to any length.I have done every thing tonite and now I am on my computer.I try to read the messages left here everyday and I am here to say that they have helped me a lot.My only wish is that I could attend more meetings in person,but I can not drive.Anyway,I would appreciate prayers. Thank You For Listening.
Gwen H.
Jackson,Ga.
Jackson, Ga USA - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 23:13:38 (EST)