Three Things I Never Heard at Work Before I Got Sober
Plenty of sober addicts and alcoholics I know don’t have a “before I got sober” and an “after I got... The post Three Things I Never Heard at Work Before I Got Sober appeared first on Addiction.com.
View ArticleParlez-Vous 12-Step?
Paris in springtime. I think of cherry blossoms in the parks, café au lait at sidewalk cafés, strolls along the... The post Parlez-Vous 12-Step? appeared first on Addiction.com.
View ArticleThe Trouble With ‘More’
I heard a lot in rehab about the risk of addiction transfer — and early in my recovery I got... The post The Trouble With ‘More’ appeared first on Addiction.com.
View ArticleI Suck at Meditation
My fellow recovering addicts talk about their meditation practice with phrases like “life-changing,” “required for sobriety” and “the best part... The post I Suck at Meditation appeared first on...
View ArticleSober Anniversaries: Happy, But Tricky
Last month I picked up a shiny new coin at a 12-step meeting, acknowledging another year of sobriety. The post Sober Anniversaries: Happy, But Tricky appeared first on Addiction.com.
View ArticleSurprise! There Are Cool People at 12-Step Meetings
I used to think that AA meetings were full of losers and misfits. Then I met people who’d not only... The post Surprise! There Are Cool People at 12-Step Meetings appeared first on Addiction.com.
View Article‘C’mon, Do I Really Need a Higher Power?’
When I first read Step Two of the 12 steps, I let out a heavy sigh: They’re already hitting me... The post ‘C’mon, Do I Really Need a Higher Power?’ appeared first on Addiction.com.
View Article‘No, I Didn’t Join A Cult When I Got Sober’
Life for me has improved beyond recognition since I joined a 12-step group. But it has nothing to do with... The post ‘No, I Didn’t Join A Cult When I Got Sober’ appeared first on Addiction.com.
View Article“My 12 Steps”: Step 1
I thought step 1 meant I was defeated by alcohol. But admitting my problem and asking for help actually freed... The post “My 12 Steps”: Step 1 appeared first on Addiction.com.
View ArticleThree 12-Step Slogans That Really Should Exist
“One day at a time.” “It works if you work it.” “First things first.” If you’re in AA or another... The post Three 12-Step Slogans That Really Should Exist appeared first on Addiction.com.
View ArticleMy 12 Steps: Step 5
If I need to find humility, step five will get me there fast. Nothing will stomp out feelings of self-importance... The post My 12 Steps: Step 5 appeared first on Addiction.com.
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....