One of the best phrases heard at a couple decades worth of meetings… “If it doesn’t directly affect your breathing then it’s none of your business.” Oh how this rings true for this sober sometimes sassy girl. So easy to get caught up in life’s drama. He said, she said, they said, it said. (It? [...]
beautifully imperfect or how to do step ten
Had probably one of the best comments/compliments/heckles of my life today. And that’s saying something. I’ve lived a lotta life in thirty some years. “You are so bright and happy, even at work. Are you always like this or is there something wrong with you?” To which, of course, I replied… A little of both. [...]
Addiction 101, How do I DO this stuff?
resent … meant.
Hopefully by now in your recovery process you’ve at least ‘heard’ of these nasty little buggers that can destroy an addict/alcoholic faster than anything else. (you know “number one offender” and all that jazz? No? It’s in the book. Both of em. Yep.) Mirriam and Webster what say you? re·sent·ment noun \ri-ˈzent-mənt\ Definition of RESENTMENT [...]
a meeting!!!
I went to a meeting last night. I needed a meeting. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that I “needed” a meeting. Working hard to not get to that point has been a long time goal of mine. To achieve balance and an even keel mixture of recovery, support, family time, AA time, [...]
Emotional Intelligence, How do I DO this stuff?
present-ly speaking…
I saw an epic quote the other day. Of course I can’t remember it verbatim but the gist was something like this… We’re always waiting for the next big thing to happen or to ‘get over’ whatever problem we’re having now. Thinking that when ‘this or that’ happens life will really take off. What we [...]
no major
No-Major (whatever that means)-Decisions-In the first year. Seems like a hundred fingers pointing shouting NO. Spouted wide and far by recovery types, this has been a bone of contention throughout Anonymous history. Of course the two guys that started this whole show made serious amounts of major decisions. Including writing the big book, moving, taking [...]
Let it go already …
Let go and let God. (whatever your conception of that may be of course) I prefer to keep the G sound out of the equation. let OD (implied second D). It fits me. But when talking of the more healthful, rational members of our worldwide recovery family, bring on the G. What does letting go [...]
practice makes.
No matter what it is you’re trying to do, attempting a new goal is always difficult. Let’s say for example … the NONdrinking/drugging thing. It’s like being told to get on a new fangled contraption that you’ve never seen before. For shits and giggles let’s call it a “bicycle”. Right. Pronounced BI SI CALL. I [...]
19 or ‘for the newcomer’
I had some free time (which almost NEVER happens these days) so I played around at In The Rooms for a bit late night. Hopped into the chat room, knew hardly anyone which is awesome. I love being the new person. I do. I know I’m weird. Totally dig the feeling of meeting people, introductions [...]
all part of the process
I used to be a big mouth. Yes I know this may come as a shock to your system. Me? Big mouth, know-it-all, Big Book thumping, got all the answers chick. Big surprise yes? I got sober at 19, started quoting the Big Book to anyone who would listen; post treatment and a stint in [...]
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