This is bad day. I'm really struggling right now. I just want to crawl into a hole and everyone leave me alone and just let me be.

I'm very new in my sobriety. I came out here to a drug rehab facility. I was in detox for 19 days and then they moved me to a sober live house. I'm needing to find a AA or NA group here in Lan… more

Anyone know of any kid friendly work from home positions? Or am I living in fantasy land?

I think I have a problem. I can’t ever just do one drink. Have to have 3 or more. And have inconsistent drinking frequencies, but the last 8 days I’ve drank every night. Social situation or not. My sl… more

Any AA groups in Atlanta, GA? I’m looking to completely stop being depend on liquor and marijuana. If you know any please message me to not compromise the groups privacy.

If you are struggling with sobriety, change the way you think beginning with not having a internal “Conversation ”, but to practice having a “Convertsation”. Language in recovery is essential. The d… more

Fuckn battling on a bout 3 year run I'm tired

Has anyone gotten to the point where they just can’t seem to stomach going to meetings anymore? It’s making me worried I’m going to relapse. I’ve become convinced if I’m not going to 1-2 meetings a da… more

I’m 9 months sober and have been regularly attending AA meetings. However, we recently had family stay with us and then sleep trained our 5mo, plus I get up with my 2yo twins daily, so I’ve struggled … more

Hey AA family. I’ve been sober almost 5 months and have been attending meetings regularly but I have to honestly say it isn’t doing much for me. I get most of my support from my SO and go to the meeti… more

The 12/12, step 11 says, “Occasionally we are seized with a rebellion so sickening we simply won’t pray.” Just hit month 22. Haven’t been praying regularly for over a month. Has anyone fallen off thei… more

AA fam! Do you feel that the step 9, promise 11 has manifested for you? Would love to get some perspective and thoughts on this.
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“We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffl… more

Every Saturday night that I spend doing what I want (gym, quiet dinner, movie with my SO) I am grateful for what I've regained in my life.

Hey guys, I joined this group because I have a friend in the South Bay Area who is trying to get clean from drugs and I want to help him with this. He has communicated that he wants to get help but fe… more

Hi folks- need help. I know this is not the best place to get advice but feeling helpless
My father in law's alcohol problem is getting severe with each passing day.
Now he doesn't remember the … more

AA fam! Wondering…have you made the journey from the “head to the heart”? And are you able to now stave off resentments real time?

Hi,
I'm interested in learning about personal experiences from anybody that has been/ currently participating in a 12-step program. I'm trying to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of … more

If you didn’t align politically with your sponsor, would you change sponsors or would that not matter to you?

You never thought this day would ever come
But I looked you in the eyes and pulled the rug
You tried to take away my sanity
Baby, that ain't for me, that, that ain't for me

Oh, no more thinkin' about you late night
No more runnin… more

Just wondering why marijuana is a scheduled I, but opiates such as fentanyl are scheduled II?

I got drunk today (cut me a break, it’s Friday? ) and I want to get an abortion so bad (to show my solidarity to Kamala) but I’m a guy 😞😞 PS: don’t report me im serious ugh

I was able to go sober by myself (last drink was mid July) and haven’t had issues resisting at a bar recently, but now I’m realizing that I also need friends who are sober to do things other than go t… more

Does anyone here do Zoom meetings on their commute in the morning? I feel like that’s less acceptable (being a distraction if on camera, or being distracted as the driver), but with my new job next w… more

I want to share that in 1 month, I will have 5 years of sobriety.

I was attending AA regularly until Covid happened. I left my sober living house, moved back home, had a really difficult time going back to work af… more

Anyone in AA or otherwise who has tried to live their life from a place of conscious awareness vs. living from your mind? Any perspectives or thoughts on how to go about it? I’ve lived in my intellect… more

Dreading meetings these days. Am trying the Zoom ones and those aren’t much better.

Not sure what to do. The program has given me a lot but I’m drifting significantly.

My husband and I have been separated for 7months.

I thought he was sober and getting his life back on track.

We met our son's doctor today and I could smell the alcohol coming out of his pores.

I don't wa… more

AA Fam! For those in consulting or travel jobs, how do you sign up to serve? Ie what if I signed up for a weekday evening but have the occasional one where I cannot go? Is there a primary/backup syste… more

AA fam! I’ve been in the program for a little over a year and generally like the people and camaraderie etc. But I am not overly tight with any group and wonder if there are “group dynamics” to worry … more

Not an addict myself but married to one. How can I best support my husband? He’s addicted to health tonics which might not seem as bad as alcohol or drugs but is detrimental to his health, mood and he… more

AA Fam: I’ve only been in AA a little over a year now. I am always amazed / “taken aback” when I see old timers, people with 10/20/30 years sobriety, who are judgmental about someone or something or t… more

For those here in professional services (consulting, accounting, legal, etc.), when starting with a new firm or on a new project, what’s your approach to discussing your sobriety?

Comparison is the thief of joy. I think for me it helped to stop comparing my sobriety to other people's and being upset when it seemed like their lives were improving more or faster than mine was… more

I’m 10 years sober but I’ve been working on an alcohol pitch for 2 weeks and it’s been a STRUGGLE emotionally for me. Any quotes or solutions ya got for me?

Got 12 years sober on august 5th! I’m so grateful for AA & my sobriety! My life is nothing short of a miracle…this is a great thread!