Check-In .. Tuesday 10/11

[WooDYFM]

"Whatever the situation, we usually have to do something about it. If
we are sure our wife does not know, should we tell her? Not always, we
think. If she knows in a general way that we have been wild, should we
tell her in detail? Undoubtedly we should admit our fault. She may
insist on knowing all the particulars. She will want to know who the
woman is and where she is. We feel we ought to say to her that we have
no right to involve another person. We are sorry for what we have done
and, God willing, it shall not be repeated. More than that we cannot
do; we have no right to go further. Though there may be justifiable
exceptions, and though we wish to lay down no rule of any sort, we
have often found this the best course to take."



~ Alcoholics Anonymous, page 81


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Making amends to others is supposed to be a step in the process which
helps us to move from our destructive past to a potentially better
future. However, a big stumbling block can occur when we've truly done
something unforgiveable. We must be careful because there is a very
fine line between offering a half-truth and sharing information which
may destroy any chances of improving a relationship. This is one of
the purest reasons why working thru the steps under the direction of a
good sponsor is so important.



When I first got sober the initial impulsive reaction was to approach
everyone and anyone who I thought I had wronged. The steps are in
order for a reason - I needed to understand exactly what I had done
and why my actions were skewed by my disease. Once I got right with
myself, God offered the guidance to enable me to properly go to those
whom I owed an apology to in due time.



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FEEDBACK REQUESTED:
Yesterday I went to a new psychiatrist to assist with my obsessive
compulsive behavior and excessive addiction to my career which affects
my sleep, attitude and marriage at times. So, he put me on LEXAPRO for
starters to see if it helps. Anyone have any experience with
LEXAPRO???



L - Learning that A.A. meetings can't fix everything - sometimes
additional help is needed
E - Eating lunch instead of drinking a bottle of Jack - one of the
many blessings of the day!
X - Xcited that I woke up without a hang over again today.
A - Amazing how we get sober and then realize there is more wrong with
us than just a booze problem
P - Progress, not perfection.
R - Really busy at work; just the way I like it!
O - Only way to become a long-timer in AA: don't drink, go to another
meeting, don't die.


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Tuesday Tunes:
+ Bush - Glycerine - Woodstock 99 - http://blip.fm/~17zdc9
+ Kiss - Detroit Rock City - http://blip.fm/~17zd9g



Tuesday Quotes:
+ "It's not the years in your life that count; It's the life in your
years." ~Abe Lincoln
+ "You owe it to everyone (including yourself) to find pockets of
tranquility in your busy world." ~Georges Bernanos



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Jonathan, Alcoholic from New Jersey
TXT MSG: 917-741-3656
http://billwfriends.ning.com/
http://www.facebook.com/NOW.HIRING.JOBS

[John Ryzek]

Re: LexaPro / No, everything can't be fixed at an A.A. Meeting.

 

One of the reasons I drank was to overcome neurological problems.

At the time, I had NO IDEA!    It wasn't until some years after Rehab and A.A.

introduction that these things surfaced.

 

A.A., did teach responcibility and for this I am FOREVER GRATEFUL.

 

John

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