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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:44 PM
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Any friends of Bill W. here at DU?
Edited on Wed Dec-07-05 03:50 PM by texpatriot2004
Do you visit the recovery forum? I have been at DU for over a year now and I haven't ever asked. I wasn't sure about having my two worlds collide. I've been stuck for awhile because of state of our nation. I am wondering if anyone else can relate? If anyone else is having similar difficulties? You know, anyone with experience, strength and hope to share from a DU perspective.
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stepnw1f Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:46 PM
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1. Yes... But I Don't Visit Enough (nt)
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:52 PM
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4. thanks for your reply
I have been at DU for over a year now and I haven't ever asked. I wasn't sure about having my two worlds collide. I've been stuck for awhile because of state of our nation. I am wondering if anyone else can relate? If anyone else is having similar difficulties? You know, anyone with experience, strength and hope to share from a DU perspective.
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stepnw1f Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:55 PM
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9. I do...
For me it's been a serious roller-coaster, but I'm still here. Still fighting, and smiling while I do so. Trying to anyways.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:59 PM
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10. It's nice to know you are there. Thanks. n.t
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:47 PM
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2. me! lol -- i'm not sure i even knew
there was a recovery forum.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:54 PM
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7. I know right. It's here
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=336
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vademocrat Donating Member (962 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:52 PM
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3. I have before - not regularly -
also, I tend to read more than I post so there's not always "evidence" that I've been in the recovery forum! :shrug:
have a coffee on me - :donut:
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:53 PM
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5. thanks for the coffee
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bahrbearian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:01 PM
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12. Are you going to eat that donut ?
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:03 PM
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14. yes, it's my third, there are plenty...want one? nm
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bahrbearian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:09 PM
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20. I'll pick one up at the next meeting.
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mourningdove92 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:54 PM
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6. Yes, but I haven't been there for a while.
Think I will just click over and visit.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 03:55 PM
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8. Hello MourningDove92 nm
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RevolutionStartsNow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:01 PM
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11. Hi tex!
I rarely visit the Recovery Forum, but it's nice to know it's there. Thanks for the reminder.

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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:02 PM
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13. Hello there, it sure is nice to know that there are friends here, in
more ways than one.
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RevolutionStartsNow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:49 PM
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26. Being a liberal and being sober...
are very important parts of my identity, so I should spend more time in the DU Recovery forum.

Recently I've needed more support as a liberal than I have as a recovering addict/alcoholic..lol.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 06:16 PM
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30. I can relate to that. :-) nm
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nosmokes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:04 PM
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15. i'm here, but i had no idea there was a recovery forum.
and frankly don't know why? i don't find discussing politics at my recovery sites conducive to their primary purpose so i really don't see the purpose of having a recovery forum here at DU. not that i'm opposed to it.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:08 PM
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19. Well, I am grateful it's here. I resent not being able to talk politics
at meetings. I haven't ever tried to talk about it there mind you but I am stuck on this issue.

I see your point though.
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A-Schwarzenegger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 10:41 PM
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33. Whoo! I'm grateful people don't talk politics at meetings.
And when they do I cringe, whether it's something
I agree or disagree with.
There's a reason for "no outside issues," you know.
But yeah, friend of Bill W. here, 19 years worth.
I keep politics & AA separate, even sponsoring people I
would NEVER talk politics with.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-08-05 02:35 AM
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37. That's leaves me in a world of hurt...don't talk politics...it's like the
unspoken but well known don't talk rule in the dysfunctional family system.
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A-Schwarzenegger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-08-05 02:37 AM
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38. Well, talk about politics at meetings then.
Have you tried it? Has anybody stopped you or
thrown you out? Let me know how it goes. (smiley thing)
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:05 PM
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16. Most of my whole extended family is in recovery of one sort or
another. But, no, I've never visited the recovery forum, nor has Doug.

Good question. :)
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stillcool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:05 PM
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17. i've poked around...
but not lately. Ironic that my political awareness came about as a direct result of my sobriety..and that peeling back the layer of the onion thing.
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sojourner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:07 PM
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18. how bout a friend of a friend of Bill W?
:)
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:09 PM
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21. Welcome. Glad to see you friend. n.t
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papau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:12 PM
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22. I suspect there are a lot like that - like me - like yourself
:-)
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:18 PM
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23. I suspect that you are right nm
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mantis49 Donating Member (398 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:41 PM
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24. Hi, tex.
Another friend here. I wasn't aware there was a recovery forum. I knew someone was trying to get one going, but I didn't know it went through.

I think I've also been stuck. Letting go of the resentment that keeps rearing it's ugly head is the toughest for me. So I try to remember "This, too, will pass."

I think I'll go visit the Recovery forum and see what they're talking about.

:grouphug:
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:44 PM
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25. The forum has been there for awhile now. I am not sure this will
pass? Will it? Evil has taken over, a hostile takeover of our Government has occurred. I hear your words, they are familiar. I wish it would pass...now.
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mantis49 Donating Member (398 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 04:57 PM
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27. I pray it will pass.
I've been sober for 15+ years, and when bad times happen they usually do pass eventually.

At the same time, though, I fear the as yet unknown extent of the repercussions from the * regime.

I'm hoping 2006 will be the turning point with a Dem House installed. How's that for optimism? And I intend to do everything I can to make that happen!
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 10:23 PM
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32. Very optimistic. Thanks for sharing. I am glad you are here. nm
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Dances with Cats Donating Member (545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 05:39 PM
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28. I am
it is HARD to stay dry in THIS environment....
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 05:44 PM
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29. Which environment? You mean the one the evil regime has
created?
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Dances with Cats Donating Member (545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 10:44 PM
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35. That's the one!
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 07:58 PM
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31. Anyone else? nm
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AGiordino Donating Member (304 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-07-05 10:44 PM
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34. Count me in
I also was unaware of this forum but will be checking back on a regular basis.
Just celebrated 3 years of one-day-at-a-time.
That philosophy and the Serenity Prayer and the program of AA have made all the difference in my world.
Hell, I don't even need to discuss politics at work or meeetings to get in trouble.
The Deomcraticunderground.com and Spearhead bumperstickers on my vehicle declare my bias.
BTW the Spearhead (Michael Franti) bs reads
"We can bomb the world to pieces.
But we can't bomb it into peace."

Stick around and see the miracle happen.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-08-05 02:33 AM
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36. Hi there, nice to see you. nm
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