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Old Timers Don’t Always Agree
Spiritual awakenings can be powerful, but it's not always a "once and done" experience! Hear how one AA found his ...
From Cracks to Closure: Why It’s Slow Then Quick
Uncover the truth about recovery: it's often a slow build-up before experiencing rapid change, just like repairing a sinking house ...
The Promise of Spiritual Awakening
Discover the true meaning of spiritual awakening and how it can transform your life. Dive into this insightful blog post ...
The 12 Steps: A Milestone, Not a Finish Line
Discover the powerful lesson learned by a recovering alcoholic about the true nature of the 12 steps and why it's ...
Half the Effort
The topic of the AA meeting was the continuous work and effort required for our AA Program. ...
A Child’s Game
Jenga is a child’s game of blocks and towers; alcoholics play an adult version of Jenga. The child’s game consists ...
Addiction Recovery: From Victimhood to Empowerment
Discover the truth about addiction and complexity in the AA Program in this eye-opening share. Let's get over ourselves and ...
12 Steps from Alcoholic to Artist: A Mystical Journey
Explore the incredible journey of a man who went from alcoholic to successful artist and community leader, all thanks to ...
The Power of Continuous Written Inventories
Uncover the benefits of fearless moral inventories in our AA Program. From confronting past harm to gaining valuable insights, continuous ...
The Crown Jewel of the 12-Step Program: Discover the Power of Making Amends
Making amends is more than just restitution; it's a Crown Jewel of the 12-Step Program. Discover the many benefits of ...
Victim to Asshole in Four Easy Columns
Years ago, a friend showed me the difference between a change and an unveiling. It was a humorous story and ...
Meetings Are Like Fertilizer for the Soul
At a recent meeting, a fellow shared, starting from an interesting point of departure. He had a piece of paper ...
Complacency is worse than resentment (Part 2)
Last week I shared a series of “Hey Martha” factoids about patients not following medically prescribed treatment protocols, comparing those ...
Complacency is worse than resentment (Part 1)
Years ago, I produced and starred in a cable TV show. I learned the importance of, “Hey Martha.” A “Hey ...
Writing the Name
The first part of the process is writing a grudge list, so-called by Bill Wilson in the Big Book. As ...
Embracing Love as Your Guiding Force in AA
Exploring alternatives to God in AA? Learn why love is the ultimate Higher Power that can guide newcomers toward healing ...