Releasing what was never mine to control; Embracing what is mine to enjoy.
Somebody I Knew I learned somebody in our family died —alone. They lost their battle with alcoholism and diabetes; they were found dead. It really hurts to see the disease take somebody down — especially when so much of their life
Celebrating my anniversary* is still kind of tricky because of COVID. So thank you for celebrating with me. I wish we could have some cake! * Life Begins at Forty was what my parents said, when they were forty-something and
Running a marathon is a good analogy for what recovery has been. In this pandemic, however, recovery can feel like running a three-legged race, tied too often to a lame companion – habits, hang-ups and hurts that hobble my progress!
Remembering a few of AA’s principles, prayers and the promises, I can live this day, accepting all the things I cannot change, and changing what I can. One of the Principles One of the foundational principles of AA, our
If we find ourselves in a rough patch today, because of the HOLIDAYS, we don’t have to stay! We can leave; we have choices! The biggest one is our attitude. Being in rough patch, especially during the holidays hurts. But
Today is a heart aching day. So, I am dispensing a little heart-healthy hope that I still take. A friend confided someone they loved slipped back into addiction. Not surprisingly, it wasn’t a gentle slide. God willing, they will hear
I never found a bottle of “Sobriety Pills”; probably because for most of my drinking, I wasn’t interested in sobriety. What I did want was to drink safely . . . so I could keep drinking. Had there been a
AA slogans are useful tools for complicated people to understand a simple program of recovery. They are powerful tools, too, when we remember to apply them — to ourselves. AA abounds with slogans– tools to grab hold of; either to guard
It’s a question I’ve heard and asked. I still do; especially on spiritual and sobriety journeys. When am I ever going to get there? “There” is a predictable, permanent place of tranquility, assurance, safety, success. Well duh – probably when