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 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 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 1, Get Ready
Using this method, complete your 4th in just 7 days.
Step 4: Distinctions Between Selfish and Self-Seeking in AA
Looking for the difference between selfish and self-seeking? Read this…
Dark Holidays? This One’s For You
Ready for a different kind of holiday? This worked for me.
You Don’t Say (to an addict)
When tied is a good thing.
Tips For Healing Part 4
Expectations and emotional baggage made the issue inevitable….
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.
What Do They Mean…Do The Next Right Thing?
Some people just naturally know what their NRT is. Do you?
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
Shipwrecked
A genuine voice
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 4 Flat-Out Decision
The way out was to get a clue! I thought I was supposed to be in charge of my own life, so I was.
Step 3 Part 2: ABCs of AA
Bill’s principles of AA… I laughed out loud when I heard this. (Learn what hit the editor’s floor.)
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: Self-willed and Controlling? Who…Me?
I don’t understand the intricate workings of denial, but I’m at the same time, well-acquainted with it.
Step 3: Remodel Me
My most traumatic experience with remodeling isn’t filed in a picture database anywhere …
Step 3: I Swore I’d Never…
What did you resolve that you’d never do when you were a kid?
Step 3: In 2 Deep
What person causes you the most stress no matter what you try?
Step 3: What’s Your Keystone?
Looking closely at this arch in Glendalough, Ireland, you can see there is no mortar…
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.
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.
Do You Have the Necessary Tools For Sponsorship?
Should you be a sponsor?
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?
Do the NRT
NRT became a habit
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
To Quote My Favorite Philosopher, “NIP IT!”
She said, “Heidi, I don’t know why anyone calls you when they’re having problems.”
I GOT THIS!
Really?
Help Me VS Gratitude
What is implied by the ‘help me’?
90 Meetings?
Are we keeping the gate closed?
12 Step Programs Aren’t Therapy
Guess what’s inside this AA meeting!
Relief or Release?
What do you want?
