It’s Not Brain Surgery by Mike H.
Why, Why, WHY do addicts insist on make a simple program so difficult? (Answer: The need to control every minute of their daily life). A client once asked me, “How are going to stay sober today?” I replied, “Well, let’s see….I’m not going to drink any alcohol.” “Good, good” replied the client (as he took […]
It’s a matter of perspective…by Bob J
Recently while driving to work I happened to see the reflection of an egret in the very still waters of a small lake; the image that I saw was very elongated and made the egret appear larger than life. It was a beautiful sight and a great start to my day but it got me […]
I am so sensitive, you just hurt my feelings by John B
Growth Here’s how I know I am growing: I am uncomfortable. That’s why I resist it so much! I have heard it said that the 12 steps is a “Million Dollar” program. Well, people like me get it jammed up our assess one nickel at a time!! Ego My ego so fat…..The back of its […]
I’m fine by John B.
So, OK, I admit it…..occasionally, I like to wear a nice red bloody wound! See, I was taught by my parents in subtle ways to pretend everything is OK, even though it’s not, and this has been extremely difficult training to break. Of course, when I do break it, it can lead to a “recovery […]
My Little Negativity Generator by John B
I am afraid of my brain; I have good reason to fear it, too. You see, my brain is very much like a computer, it can be used for good, or evil….. and I am the programmer! This is not good news because I naturally lean toward negativity and disaster. And I am really good […]
I’m Not Santa by Mike H
I remember my grandiose thoughts during my first year as an addictions therapist – I would give the gift of recovery to my clients. Wow, look at the Ego on me! I quickly learned that recovery wasn’t something I could just hand over to someone – I didn’t have that kind of power. What I […]
Beliefs and Other Things “I Know” by John B
We all have belief systems that we use to make sense of the world. Wikipedia (it’s the only website I can view at work) says this about them: “The British philosopher Stephen Law has described belief systems (including belief in psychic powers and alien abduction) as “claptrap” and said that they “draw people in and […]
Setting Yourself Free by Stephanie B.
Addiction – such a bad word, connotating images of paper bags, dirty men under the bridge and bottles of cheap wine. In reality, however, it is more likely the middle-class, middle-aged man or woman sipping, gulping, hiding, working, and striving to cover up their daily struggle of keeping up the façade of “I’m okay.” The […]
What recovery means to me…
I have been thinking about my recovery from alcoholism and how to explain what it means to me. It means emerging into the light instead of living in darkness It means waking up instead of coming to It means knowing who I am instead of pretending what I want to be It means finding meaning […]
Problems Other than Alcohol
It took me a long time to realize that I am not alone with my character defects and mental illness issues. There are others in meetings who suffer as I do, who have problems other just their “addictions” with which to deal. There are those with mental and emotional problems, people with personality disorders, control […]
Thinking way too much, by John B.
Hello. My name is John and I’m and alcoholic. My sobriety date is Oct 17, 1984 and I’m grateful to be sober today. I understand that it’s very difficult getting sober, I really do. But staying sober? Dude, that’s the real work. See, I don’t have this. I like to think I have this, but […]
