Andy F

Let's face it, most of the Farangs that go to Phuket are alcoholics and behave like animals Let's face it, most of the Farangs that go to Phuket have got a drinking problem and behave like out of control animals

Try Hope House in Bang Sarray. It's near Pattaya https://hopehousethailand.com/ Best wishes Andy F

Thanks for sharing my friend and good luck on your sober journey 🤞☘️🤞 I got sober through AA but acknowledge that AA isn't for everyone The bottom line is we are all alcoholics and we should all give each other the same level of support, irrespective of how we stay sober as individual drunks ☺️ 💟☺️

...........For anyone reading this thread, please be assured that atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers, from its very inception, have always been welcome in AA. It is by no means a requirement to believe in God to recover from alcoholism. All you need is a power greater than you. That could be AA itself, or any other positive power that will help you to stay sober and recreate your life. That's what AA is and has always been. Let Bill Wilson, the co-founder of AA, and author of The Big Book, tell you himself. Responsibility Is Our Theme Newcomers are approaching AA at the rate of tens of thousands yearly. They represent almost every belief and attitude imaginable. We have atheists and agnostics. We have people of nearly every race, culture, and religion. In AA we are supposed to be bound together in the kinship of a common suffering. Consequently, the full individual liberty to practice any creed or principle or therapy whatever should be a first consideration for us all. Let us not, therefore, pressure anyone with our individual or even our collective views. Let us instead accord each other the respect and love that is due to every human being as he tries to make his way toward the light. Let us always try to be inclusive rather than exclusive; let us remember that each alcoholic among us is a member of AA, so long as he or she so declares. Bill W. Copyright © AA Grapevine, Inc. (July 1965)

According to the General Service Office of AA in New York, the Big Book and entire AA program is open to personal interpretation. If you have taken the Big Book literally, it speaks to your absolute terror of being more open-minded. Open-mindedness, is what gives AA it's all-inclusive quality. All-inclusiveness is a spiritual quality, rigid religious fundamentalism is not!

"This was the great contribution of our atheists and agnostics. They had widened our gateway so that all who suffer might pass through, regardless of belief or lack of belief." Bill W.

Dear friends, More and more atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers are coming into AA to get sober. However, this can prove to be a challenge given that the 12 Steps of the program strongly encourage a belief in God. In the past, too many alcoholics have walked away from AA because of the “God” word. I suspect that even more have avoided the program because they see it as some quasi-religion. Their reasons are understandable............ https://aaforagnostics.com/blog/secular-aa/ Disclaimer The content of this blog is an AA member's personal experience. It does not necessarily represent the ideas, beliefs, or practices of Alcoholics Anonymous

This man clearly has mental health issues. Surely he should be admitted to a psychiatric unit for a psychiatric assessment before deporting him

It's worth getting a full medical check up and a professional medical opinion. It may help motivate you to quit smoking and start doing a bit of mild exercise. Walking in nature may give your lungs a new lease of life. Going to a sauna and steam bath, may also clear your lungs a bit. I was diagnosed with COPD. This was the wake up call I needed to quit smoking. COPD is irreversible but it can improve a lot with regular exercise. Good luck 🙏🌹🙏

Thank you brother. Point taken. Good luck with your recovery 🙏🌹🙏

Dear Friends In the Chapter on Step 4 in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Bill W, the co-founder of AA, makes the following statement about alcoholics in relationships: "The primary fact we fail to recognize is our total inability to form a true partnership with another human being." (p. 53) Could it be true? I hope you enjoy the blog I wrote about it. https://aaforagnostics.com/blog/recovering-alcoholics-in-relationships/ Recovering alcoholics in relationships.lnk Disclaimer The content of this blog is an AA member's personal experience. It does not necessarily represent the ideas, beliefs, or practices of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Jim B, AA's first atheist, convinced Bill to make changes to steps three and eleven in AA's twelve steps We owe the clause "as we understand him" to Jim. Also, Jim got Bill to include the word "suggested" In chapter 5 of the Big Book. "Here are the steps we took which are 'suggested' as a program of recovery." AA is all-inclusive. There is room in AA for all alcoholics seeking a solution to their drinking problem. Atheists, Agnostics, and Freethinkers are just as welcome as those members who believe in God. Have a great 24 hours, everyone!

Dear friends, A big part of my pattern as an active alcoholic was the "geographical cure." I was in full flight from myself and reality. I hope you like the blog I wrote about it. https://aaforagnostics.com/blog/the-geographical-cure/ Disclaimer The content of this blog is a personal experience of recovery from alcoholism. The ideas expressed here do not necessarily reflect the beliefs held by AA as a whole

Atheist, agnostic or freethinker in AA? Free online conference of Secular AA 7 - 8th of October 2023 Please pass it on ????????????

Dear friends. Do some alcoholics in AA also suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder? It can end very badly if you ask one to be your sponsor. https://aaforagnostics.com/blog/twelve-step-sponsors-and-narcissism/ Disclaimer The content of this blog is an AA member's personal experience. It is in no way representative of Alcoholics Anonymous