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I have a joke but I'm sure I'll get slammed for it.... Q: What's the difference between drunks and alcoholics? A: Drunks don't have to go to all those meetings!
I think it's funny :-)
I think it's funny :-)
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You're coming across as bitter and argumentative. Just saying... 
. I'm sure you have something worthwhile to say. Maybe another thread or approach? Laura's original post in the thread was about keeping an open mind.
. I'm sure you have something worthwhile to say. Maybe another thread or approach? Laura's original post in the thread was about keeping an open mind.
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Originally Posted by gypsy tears 
You're coming across as bitter and argumentative. Just saying... . I'm sure you have something worthwhile to say. Maybe another thread or approach? Laura's original post in the thread was about keeping an open mind.
. I'm sure you have something worthwhile to say. Maybe another thread or approach? Laura's original post in the thread was about keeping an open mind.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
Nonsense.
seriously - if that's 'recovered', I'll keep recovering thanks...
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seriously - if that's 'recovered', I'll keep recovering thanks...
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I'm confident that you won't have to worry about ever becoming recovered. All I ask is that you never try to help a real alcoholic get sober.
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Dee, thanks for being a positive influence in my recovery. It's good-hearted people like you that keep me sober, along with God and AA. :ghug3
What was this thread originally about? :wtf2
Laura, thanks for a great thread. Too bad it got out of control! :sorry
What was this thread originally about? :wtf2
Laura, thanks for a great thread. Too bad it got out of control! :sorry
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Originally Posted by LauraSFO
Does anyone else see the irony here? I'm speechless.
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Originally Posted by LauraSFO
Is there any way to close a thread? This has gotten so far off the original topic it's ridiculous. It reminds me of the "telephone" game we used to play as kids!
You started a thread with the focus of negativity. We get back what our intentions put out. This thread has gotten dicey, lots of ego,opinion, pride, etc...
In short negative energy. Could you expect anything less..when you start with a topic such as yours? As far as I'm concerned this thread has served it's purpose-if there ever really was one.
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Originally Posted by LauraSFO
People who think their way of recovery is the only way and tell you so in no uncertain terms. It's annoying and off-putting. I'm sure it turns a lot of people off. I know there are some people who have found life-changing effects of their recovery method of choice, and it's wonderful to share that. But to tell people it's the ONLY way just isn't true.
Sorry, just my humble opinion. I came to this website two years ago when I tried to quit then and that aspect of it really pi$$ed me off to where I almost didn't come back this time. I'm glad I did, but I would encourage everyone to show tolerance and keep an open mind to all programs.
Sermon over, thanks for reading.
Sorry, just my humble opinion. I came to this website two years ago when I tried to quit then and that aspect of it really pi$$ed me off to where I almost didn't come back this time. I'm glad I did, but I would encourage everyone to show tolerance and keep an open mind to all programs.
Sermon over, thanks for reading.
Original post.
Originally Posted by frescacan
I get a little cranky when new people are given advice that can kill them. I've seen it happen many times, over the last two decades. It still freaks me out that the two most controversial things in AA are the steps and the big book.
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I don't think this thread has gotten out of hand.
It's putting the theory to the test.
How much tolerance is there ? How strong is your program
if you belive in it so much ? How are you applying your program ?
and it's up to each indiviual to take their own responsiblities
to push the damn button off if it's too much for them..
in other words work you own program. Excersize your freedom
to do so...it's your computer. It's your life.
it's just a test bed or pratice of how you would act or react in your
real life situations. Obviousely we're not going to agree with everyone
in life on every topic..at home, at work or just passing.
It's putting the theory to the test.
How much tolerance is there ? How strong is your program
if you belive in it so much ? How are you applying your program ?
and it's up to each indiviual to take their own responsiblities
to push the damn button off if it's too much for them..
in other words work you own program. Excersize your freedom
to do so...it's your computer. It's your life.
it's just a test bed or pratice of how you would act or react in your
real life situations. Obviousely we're not going to agree with everyone
in life on every topic..at home, at work or just passing.
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Originally Posted by frescacan
I'm confident that you won't have to worry about ever becoming recovered. All I ask is that you never try to help a real alcoholic get sober.
The Point Is????? 
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I've seen it soooo many times. Folks get all excited about their program, especially at one or two years, and then tend to "write all the humanness" out of the program.
Anyway, this thread has had enough.
Anyway, this thread has had enough.
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