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 7, Column 5
Want help with the 4th Step? Baby steps are easy with this 5 column Not Scary Worksheet…
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.
Pause When Agitated?
As we go through the day we pause when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. Pause. Oh, no. Remember I’m a sprinter? Pauses break my […]
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 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.
What Do They Mean…Do The Next Right Thing?
Some people just naturally know what their NRT is. Do you?
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 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: 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: Examine Inconsistencies
Here’s the confession: When I’m doing well, it’s not really me doing it. It’s the power within.
Step 4: Fear Inventory
I never knew anyone who was so afraid of everything!”
5 Tips for Choosing a Recovery Sponsor
A guide, a mentor, a friend, a BB Nazi… so many choices!
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’?
Relief or Release?
What do you want?
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…
Step 1: Dangerous Lesson Learned In Kindergarten
A five-year-old’s birthday party set me on the path of spiritual destruction…
Step 1: How Do I Start?
You don’t have to be an addict or even know one to take the 12 Steps
Whad Ya Mean… Self-Seeking?
Like traveling without any running lights…
My Rebel Thoughts Refuse Captivity
‘taking thoughts captive’ was my goal but achieving it eluded me …
A Brain Reboot for the Venomous Virus
I’ve got several phrases that help me.
Mocking Bird-Brain
Knowing my brain acts like a Mockingbird, I have cut down on what I pay attention to.
Get Into The Cartoon!
… a typical Saturday with Loony Toons, the two of us in our footie pajamas eating breakfast as we sat so close we were in the action.
Quiet Space in Bright Sunshine
In fact, my lack of emotional sobriety happened long before the first taste of alcohol.
This is a test. This is only a test…right?
If this had been an actual emergency…
Step 10 and the Not So Scary Worksheet Part 1: Anger is Just the Wrapping
Nearly any day contains prime resentment opportunities.
The 12 Step Workout: Use It or Lose It
We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous and free.
Cupcakes and Sweet Security
A month into Al-Anon I find that I am losing my job.
Dear Me,
December 31, 2012 Dear Me, I probably know less about you than some people and more than the casual observer, but I do know a few things: You love to […]
