Laugh Like a Kid. Life Is Short
Every wonder why people go to 12 Step meetings and come home acting just like before the meeting? This might just explain that…
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Baby Stepping Fourth: Fears Part 2, Column 3
Fear is like a bondage created by self.
Baby Stepping Fourth: Fears Part 1, Columns 1 & 2
Fears include the things that make me anxious, the things I dread and those that I worry about…
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 7, Column 5
Want help with the 4th Step? Baby steps are easy with this 5 column Not Scary Worksheet…
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 6, Column 4
What are my reactions to drama and to pain? This work can tell you what to change…
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 5, Column 3
Looking for the reason you have issues? This may be just what you’re looking for…
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 4, Column 2
Looking for help with that Step 4 of recovery? Look no further! This is simple…
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 3, Column 1 Continued
We bury our resentments.
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 2, Column 1
Start by listing the people you have resentments against.
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 1, Get Ready
Using this method, complete your 4th in just 7 days.
Tips For Healing Part 4
Expectations and emotional baggage made the issue inevitable….
Tips For Healing Part 3
If I was afraid things were going to get drastically worse for me…
Tips For Healing Part 2
What causes our addictive behavior? Eliminate some of the pain…
Tips For Healing Part 1
Not addicted to a substance? In this article, see how you can think outside the bottles…
Whad ya mean….Selfish?
Who knew? Not me, not before doing Step 4.
Functional Alcoholic Signs
It’s so tricky to diagnose that I had friends telling me I couldn’t be alcoholic, even though I knew I was.
Step 10 and the Not So Scary Worksheet Part 2: Henry The VIII
…another opportunity to grow, to become loving and humble like Henry, my dog.
Step 1: Raising The White Flag
When I first quit drinking, I had a friend in AA that would wish ‘pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization’ on his drinking buddies.
Relationship Issue Has You Stumped?
This is true. There was a woman who found out from her mom that she’d been disinherited and the topic was skirted over like it shouldn’t be any big […]
Step 8: Amends Preparation Part 2
“A good fight first thing in the morning gets my blood going!”
Step 8: Amends Preparation Part 1
Need to clear up the past with someone?
Step 3: Part 6 The Director
It’s not my role to direct others. It’s my role to love them, support them by listening, and pray for them to find God’s direction
Step 3: Part 5 Lessons From The 70s on Willingness
My life lesson plan was handed to me with my bed tray at the age of 23!
Step 3: Part 1 Connected
My life wasn’t happy, but I felt like I was in control. For some reason, that made sense to me.
Step 3: In 2 Deep
What person causes you the most stress no matter what you try?
Baby Stepping Fourth: Sexual Harms Part 2
We asked God to mold our ideals and help us to live up to them.
Baby Stepping Fourth: Sexual Harms Part 1
Take a deep breath and let’s git’r done!
Baby Stepping Fourth: Fears Part 4, Column 5
Fear feeds on dishonesty.
Baby Stepping Fourth: Fears Part 3, Column 4
Some of us once had great self-confidence, but it didn’t fully solve the fear problem, or any other.
5 Tips for Choosing a Recovery Sponsor
A guide, a mentor, a friend, a BB Nazi… so many choices!
Grandmas and Sponsors
People who are spiritual are helping others and leading interesting lives. They radiate a life-verve that is attractive.
Get Your Feet Off the Wheel, Buddy!
Who’s in the drivers’ seat?
Finding Someone to Sponsor
Jot these questions in your cell so you’re prepared.
You Can Lead, But I Won’t Follow
What do you say to your Facebook friend who plasters negative political drama all over your timeline?
BABY STEPPING FOURTH: DAY 7, COLUMN 5
Hit it hard! Column 5 of the 4th Step worksheet
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 4, Column 2
Second column instructions for doing the Step 4 Inventory
Baby Stepping Fourth: Day 3, Column 1 Cont.
Column one on the 4th Step inventory is like digging in a graveyard. This is an easy way to gitr done
Put Your Big Boots On!
I’ll just say we come from a questionable line of vigilantes and hillbillies.
How’s That Workin’ For Ya?
What do you say to the one who’s angry, bitter, and
This, Bud, isn’t Weiser
What do you say to the complainer in the group
Here’s My Bootstraps
What to say to that person who thinks you should just ‘try harder
WORKSHEET STEP 1
How do you define ‘unmanageable’?
Take The Steps for Your Emotional Health
The 12 Steps are for all of us
Help Me VS Gratitude
What is implied by the ‘help me’?
12 Step Programs Aren’t Therapy
Guess what’s inside this AA meeting!
Welcome To Recovery of Action
WHICH WAY?
What’s This Spiritual Malady?
Sick of the sprees (alcohol, drugs, food, sex, spending, gambling, etc) and wanting something other than defeating obsessions and thoughts of suicide…
Can I Weep With Those Who Weep?
I’m not loving you if I try to brush aside your tears
What Am I Living For?
If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live…
If You’re Doing Fine, Why Try The 12 Steps?
There are many ways to lose yourself, many different paths promising a sense of euphoria, comfort or peace. They’re usually some form of spree…
