The Women of AA
reblogged from The Fix: By Dee Young 04/28/15 I always thought a man would rescue me, but when I hit bottom it was the women who saved me. I was in my Greenwich Village apartment on MacDougal Street, a block from
Feelings of Gratitude
For some of people, relapse is a part of our story. For others this is our first introduction into recovery. Those of us who are characterized by chronic relapse recognize that having a spiritual practice and tenacious program is crucial
Why You’re Not Really Stuck
“We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We grow partially. We are relative. We are mature in one realm, childish in another. The past, present, and future mingle and pull
Sorry For Not Partying
from The New Yorker. By Alex Watt JUNE 5, 2015 This is incredibly difficult for me, but I want to apologize in advance for my behavior at your party this coming Saturday. I know that you’re used to receiving these
Sobriety – more a journey than a destination
Rachel Black quit drinking 22 months ago. The further she gets from the wine-sodden world she left, the more she realises how awful it was At a time when it is usual to look ahead and make plans, it is
Learning to Love Yourself
Most of us could not identify the lack of love we had for ourselves; the relationships we chose to participate in, the dangerous situations we found ourselves in and the destruction we did to our mind, body and spirit. When
Feel The Fear.. And Do It Anyway
We have been reading an awesome book by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D called FEEL THE FEAR… AND DO IT ANYWAY. This book is packed with dynamic techniques for turning fear, indecision and anger into power, action and love. Every week when
Sisters in Sobriety
Sisters in Sobriety is an international women’s group in Alcoholics Anonymous. This blog is written by members of the group. If you are a girl/woman, and you are concerned about your own drinking, we hope you can find some valuable
