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Tag Archives: addiction
Falling Off The Path – Untreated Alcoholism/Addiction
Over the course of my 4 years in recovery I have gone through several ‘dry’ periods. For those who are unsure what that means, it means I lose focus on my spiritual path, I become irritable, resentful and not at all … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, alcoholism, codependency, depression, drug addiction, feel better, food addiction, happiness, recovery, spirituality
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Reliance on Mentors in Recovery
In 12 step recovery we learn that we must rely on a higher power to get over our addictions. This means that we are no longer relying on self-will. We should stop trying to control the addiction or the … Continue reading
Posted in Codependency, Recovery
Tagged addiction, alcoholism, codependency, higher power, mentors, recovery, self reliance, self will, spiritual advisors, sponsors
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Taking Your Power Back (From substances) continued..
Hello friends! Have you heard of the ‘pink cloud’ reference? If you are new to recovery and you have never heard this, pay attention 🙂 When you are newly sober you may have the feeling that life is just great … Continue reading
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Tagged AA, addiction, alcoholism, big book, drug addiction, happiness, na, pink cloud, power, powerless, sobriety, source, spirit, spirituality, surrender
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A problem in my 12 step community-It doesn’t work without unity people!!
I was talking to a friend the other day who has been struggling with addiction to prescription drugs and he mad a comment about the the 12 step group that I got sober in. It was something along the lines … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 step, AA, addiction, alcoholism, alternatives to 12 steps, codependency, ego, ego-deflation, happiness, helping others, recovery, sobriety, spirituality, support, unity
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Intro to Recovering From Powerlessness
Less than two weeks ago I walked across the stage at my graduation commencement, I am now person in recovery with a Bachelors Degree. This was the moment I have been working for, losing sleep for, for years! I have … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, alcoholism, codependency, happiness, recovery, spirituality
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