Tag Archives: alcoholism

Falling Off The Path – Untreated Alcoholism/Addiction

Posted on February 15, 2015 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

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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Reliance on Mentors in Recovery

Posted on July 16, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

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 →

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Taking Your Power Back (From substances) continued..

Posted on June 7, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

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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Taking Your Power Back: Part 1 (Addiction to Substances)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

What makes more sense than a post about power when the title is Recovering From Powerlessness? I don’t know, but I am making this one a series since there are a number of things that we can give our power … Continue reading →

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A problem in my 12 step community-It doesn’t work without unity people!!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

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 →