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My foundations of hope
My parents, my brother, my stepsons, my wife, my social workers, and my partners in the 12-step fellowships.
My parents, my brother, my stepsons, my wife, my social workers, and my partners in the 12-step fellowships.
Being Sick this Christmas
Yes, I'm sick - got some kind of bug - but I'm not hung over or high. I am blessed!
Yes, I'm sick - got some kind of bug - but I'm not hung over or high. I am blessed!
"A Knight's Tale" excellen
"Hey Sir," calls William, "what are you doing?" "Uh, Trudging." answers Geoffrey. Th... more
"Hey Sir," calls William, "what are you doing?" "Uh, Trudging." answers Geoffrey. Th... more
My sobriety, God, my sponsor, my family, my partner, my friends, my pets, my job, my home, my car, my employees, the fel... more
By Definition
I was once told the definition of “insanity” is “repeatedly doing the same thing over and over expecti... more
I was once told the definition of “insanity” is “repeatedly doing the same thing over and over expecti... more
Heart Trouble
f you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~Bob Hope
f you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~Bob Hope
Our new President
I feel a difference in my thinking about the country. It's like the triangle of AA: recovery, unity and serv... more
I feel a difference in my thinking about the country. It's like the triangle of AA: recovery, unity and serv... more
A Rich Life
In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude th... more
In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude th... more
Fear
To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tai and swing you around is another. Katherine Paterson
To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tai and swing you around is another. Katherine Paterson
The Strong Women Around Me
Death is rearing its ugly head in the lives of 3 women with whom I work. They have each handled their own situatio... more
Death is rearing its ugly head in the lives of 3 women with whom I work. They have each handled their own situatio... more
Trudging theRoad Of Happy
The Road goes ever on and on; Down from the Door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone; And I must fol... more
The Road goes ever on and on; Down from the Door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone; And I must fol... more
Holiness
Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted – a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentr... more
Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted – a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentr... more
I’ve moved back to my old street. It’s weird and most of the time I am still numb. I am surrounde... more
Recollection fron Rehab
When I was admitted to my first alcohol detox in 1984, my neuroanatomy was so distracted, discombobulated, and so forth ... more
When I was admitted to my first alcohol detox in 1984, my neuroanatomy was so distracted, discombobulated, and so forth ... more
From WordSpy.com
secondhand drinking n. A negative effect that a drinker has on a non-drinker. http://www.wordspy.com/words/secondhan... more
secondhand drinking n. A negative effect that a drinker has on a non-drinker. http://www.wordspy.com/words/secondhan... more
Furious
"Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program."... more
"Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program."... more
Dr. Maya Angelou
"We're boring, mostly. We're more alike than different and we all want the same things. We're boring."
"We're boring, mostly. We're more alike than different and we all want the same things. We're boring."
Not having a lot of money
I've just been on the phone with my friend who is very frightened about her finances. She's lost a ton of money in... more
I've just been on the phone with my friend who is very frightened about her finances. She's lost a ton of money in... more
The uncomfortable situatio
They make me pause, stop and think what my true and real heart-felt response wants to be and how I either respect that o... more
They make me pause, stop and think what my true and real heart-felt response wants to be and how I either respect that o... more
The invitation
Let us accept the invitation, ever-open, from the Stillness, taste its exquisite sweetness, and heed its silent instruct... more
Let us accept the invitation, ever-open, from the Stillness, taste its exquisite sweetness, and heed its silent instruct... more
this mornings sunrise
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
this mornings sunrise
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
Each day is different. Some days I am clear, on other days, I am confused, and desperate. At my clearest,&nb... more
Lliving to have another bi
Today is my birthday and I thank God and everyone and every thing in my life for the gifts, the lessons and even the har... more
Today is my birthday and I thank God and everyone and every thing in my life for the gifts, the lessons and even the har... more
Alejandro Escovedo
“I’m just happy to be anywhere, really. I’ve got to be quite honest — it’s not as easy as ... more
“I’m just happy to be anywhere, really. I’ve got to be quite honest — it’s not as easy as ... more
I am enhancing my
by doing the right thing every day and furthering my education and expanding my horizons
by doing the right thing every day and furthering my education and expanding my horizons
at the OASAS Conference
I'm learning a lot and have been working with OASAS for about two months. Great conference
I'm learning a lot and have been working with OASAS for about two months. Great conference
love
I think I'm in love. I think its a healthy thing. I'm letting go and trusting and having faith that its safe to love. TH... more
I think I'm in love. I think its a healthy thing. I'm letting go and trusting and having faith that its safe to love. TH... more
Cloud Cult - "Grandson of
And it's okay if this world Had a billion saviors 'Cause there's so many things to be saved
And it's okay if this world Had a billion saviors 'Cause there's so many things to be saved
Dealing with a newcomer wh
I graduated from an out patient group about a year ago. I'm 17 years old now. I continue to go back to my grou... more
I graduated from an out patient group about a year ago. I'm 17 years old now. I continue to go back to my grou... more
Sick AGAIN
Another day at home with nausea and diarrhea. What the hell is going on? Am I immunosuppressed? If I take a... more
Another day at home with nausea and diarrhea. What the hell is going on? Am I immunosuppressed? If I take a... more
the contents of my cupboar
and for spending all my money and eating everything in site. Are you going to eat that?
and for spending all my money and eating everything in site. Are you going to eat that?
stupid cigarettes
gave myself bronchitis. cuz i simply couldn't wait to smoke after an upper respiratory infection. noone to blame but mys... more
gave myself bronchitis. cuz i simply couldn't wait to smoke after an upper respiratory infection. noone to blame but mys... more
on my way to court.
Part of my wreckage is that I get to re-visit my judge every three months. Three months is today. While I've... more
Part of my wreckage is that I get to re-visit my judge every three months. Three months is today. While I've... more
going to take a nap.
Later I'm going to the annual Art in the Park with a friend. Livin' la dolce vita, baby.
Later I'm going to the annual Art in the Park with a friend. Livin' la dolce vita, baby.
using the tools.
No one can do the work for me. I have to do that on my own. I am responsible for my own recovery and that means using th... more
No one can do the work for me. I have to do that on my own. I am responsible for my own recovery and that means using th... more
Russell Brand
To teach me all those rules and give me all that information and expect me to remember it is to assume that my brain is ... more
To teach me all those rules and give me all that information and expect me to remember it is to assume that my brain is ... more
Getting in touch with emot
After loosing the dog on Friday, I've realized it's hard for me to be sad. I walk around acting like I can handle everyt... more
After loosing the dog on Friday, I've realized it's hard for me to be sad. I walk around acting like I can handle everyt... more
A perfect Labor Day
Taking a luxurious canoe trip down a local river with perfect temperatures, clear water, good food and a clean, sober co... more
Taking a luxurious canoe trip down a local river with perfect temperatures, clear water, good food and a clean, sober co... more
Best of all he loved the f
“Best of all he loved the fall … the fall with the tawny and grey, the leaves yellow on the ... more
“Best of all he loved the fall … the fall with the tawny and grey, the leaves yellow on the ... more
being in the right place
at the perfect time - to help another addict and to get rid of the bed that wants me dead.
at the perfect time - to help another addict and to get rid of the bed that wants me dead.
My ex-husband
Whom I convinced to give AA a try. He has been sober 27 years, and we have remained good friends since our divorce... more
Whom I convinced to give AA a try. He has been sober 27 years, and we have remained good friends since our divorce... more
New AA Membership Survey
Periodically Alcoholics Anonymous conducts a survey of members to determine basics such as who A.A.s are (age, sex, occu... more
Periodically Alcoholics Anonymous conducts a survey of members to determine basics such as who A.A.s are (age, sex, occu... more
Helping to make the Second
And I need to demonstrate my commitment with action. I've formed the group "Crystal Clear" and will set ... more
And I need to demonstrate my commitment with action. I've formed the group "Crystal Clear" and will set ... more
Coming apart at the seams
I feel like I'm about to implode. Can't seem to totally separate from the active addict in my life. I'm afra... more
I feel like I'm about to implode. Can't seem to totally separate from the active addict in my life. I'm afra... more
Payday
It's payday and all I can seem to think of is all the STUFF I need. But I need to pay my rent first. So I'm not ca... more
It's payday and all I can seem to think of is all the STUFF I need. But I need to pay my rent first. So I'm not ca... more
He continued, solemnly:
'Jean Valjean, my brother: you belong no longer to evil, but to good. It is your soul that I am buying for y... more
'Jean Valjean, my brother: you belong no longer to evil, but to good. It is your soul that I am buying for y... more
Many parts of recovery
It is hard to believe that after 4 years sober, I am helping to raise a child. I could barely take care of myself ... more
It is hard to believe that after 4 years sober, I am helping to raise a child. I could barely take care of myself ... more
those people who are in my
I was thinking today how lucky I am to have the people that I do in my life. I have the friends from Al-Anon, coll... more
I was thinking today how lucky I am to have the people that I do in my life. I have the friends from Al-Anon, coll... more
This Site
I am simply grateful for this site. It has helped me stay sober and relatively serene another night. Thank you all... more
I am simply grateful for this site. It has helped me stay sober and relatively serene another night. Thank you all... more
The Wreckage of My Past
The last two meeting I've attended have had the same topic - the wreckage of our past. As I strive to go forward, ... more
The last two meeting I've attended have had the same topic - the wreckage of our past. As I strive to go forward, ... more
There, but for the grace o
I don’t spend much time regretting the past. There are a lot of things I’ve done that—given the opport... more
I don’t spend much time regretting the past. There are a lot of things I’ve done that—given the opport... more
Meetings
My favorite meeting is my Thursday night Nar-Anon. Nothing is better. That group keeps me living well!
My favorite meeting is my Thursday night Nar-Anon. Nothing is better. That group keeps me living well!
The Man I Never Met
Great sharing from the AA Grapevine Somebody special came my way a long time ago and I'm now realizing, again, how sp... more
Great sharing from the AA Grapevine Somebody special came my way a long time ago and I'm now realizing, again, how sp... more
Loving Your Enemies
If the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education... more
If the love within your mind is lost and you see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education... more
Chuch Palahniuk Quote
"The first step — especially for young people with energy and drive and talent, but not money — the fir... more
"The first step — especially for young people with energy and drive and talent, but not money — the fir... more
“Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town.” ~ George Carlin
When the 12 steps just are
I go to several meetings a week. I need them. I always get something to take with me when I go. But lately I... more
I go to several meetings a week. I need them. I always get something to take with me when I go. But lately I... more
Waiting
It feels like I'm just sitting here waiting for something to happen. What that something is, I don't know, but I'v... more
It feels like I'm just sitting here waiting for something to happen. What that something is, I don't know, but I'v... more
Yoga
I am thankful for taking the tie for myself to do yoga this morning. I was lazy last week and didn't make it to class, a... more
I am thankful for taking the tie for myself to do yoga this morning. I was lazy last week and didn't make it to class, a... more
My meditation class
Just got back from a meditation class - learning to be still and be in awareness at the same time. What a gift this cla... more
Just got back from a meditation class - learning to be still and be in awareness at the same time. What a gift this cla... more
Heroin, Crack and Prada Sh
Excellent article in The Telegraph about high-end addicts. http://tinyurl.com/5q6s36
Excellent article in The Telegraph about high-end addicts. http://tinyurl.com/5q6s36
Getting through another ro
I did, I prayed. I asked for help from my Higher Power AND even asked from my boyfriend and friend. It shifted. I can se... more
I did, I prayed. I asked for help from my Higher Power AND even asked from my boyfriend and friend. It shifted. I can se... more
Anger - Where Are You?
Just got back from a meeting where the topic was anger. I can't seem to find mine these days. I feel a littl... more
Just got back from a meeting where the topic was anger. I can't seem to find mine these days. I feel a littl... more
The Serenity Prayer
Greetings! Here is a link to an article in the New York Times concerning the origins of the Serenity Prayer. I found i... more
Greetings! Here is a link to an article in the New York Times concerning the origins of the Serenity Prayer. I found i... more
this site & sobriety
I just made it 30 days sober and this site helped me to do it. Because of that I donated on-line. I don't have much mon... more
I just made it 30 days sober and this site helped me to do it. Because of that I donated on-line. I don't have much mon... more
Email Addresses for Sharin
Sometimes we're a little bit nervous about posting to sites like this because of anonymity or privacy issues. That... more
Sometimes we're a little bit nervous about posting to sites like this because of anonymity or privacy issues. That... more
Another lonely night
I've been keeping my computer on the pillow next to me, just in case someone needs someone to talk to during the night.&... more
I've been keeping my computer on the pillow next to me, just in case someone needs someone to talk to during the night.&... more