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The Health and Wellness Channel is writing about independence for our theme day and, as I read through the wonderful synopsis by Kendra I found myself thinking “Couldn’t all these folks apply this one same principle to each one of their challenges?”
And, from personal experience, I’d love to tell them that this one will work […]
Please don’t allow yourself to be misled by that person’s actions, non-actions, attitudes, demands, lies, manipulations, rationalizations, etc. There is help no matter what the perception of the current situation is. The help is there for you if the person with the alcohol problem is finding ways to avoid getting help.
For example, Take Paul’s comment […]
From Alcoholics Anonymous;
Facts about anonymity in A.A.
It is not the media’s responsibility to maintain our Traditions; it is our own individual responsibility.
A.A. members generally think it unwise to break the anonymity of a member even after his or her death, but in each situation, the final decision must rest with the family.
A.A. members may disclose […]
From Alcoholics Anonymous;
Some questions and answers about anonymity
Personal anonymity
Q. After I tell my loved ones about my A.A. membership, should I ask them not to disclose this information to anyone else?
A. This is entirely a personal matter, but it is usually best for all concerned to let the A.A. member decide who shall be told […]
Often questioned…
From Alcoholics Anonymous;
Understanding Anonymity
“Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.”
What is the purpose of anonymity in Alcoholics Anonymous? Why is it often referred to as the greatest single protection the Fellowship has to assure its continued existence and growth?
If we look at the history […]
An old AA saying coined by early AA’s because some began to grow spiritually prideful.
From Bill W.’s writing published in The Language of the Heart in June, 1961 under the title;
Humility for Today
“There can be no absolute humility for us humans. At best we can only glimpse the meaning and splendor of such a perfect […]
Alicia has posted a very serious and very helpful entry about “Suicide Warning Signs.”
This is one area where you darn well better do a Third Step after you’ve contacted authorities to let them know that your friend might be suicidal!
I’d much rather (and have been) feel grateful that my friend is still around to be […]
When I hear things said along the lines of “my group’s treasurer is paying our AA group’s expenses out of his own personal bank account” I want to kick some serious a**! But that’s simply my ego :)
Directly from the pamphlet “The AA Group, Where It All Begins” page 19, comes these wise words;
“Treasurers generally […]
And I’ll waver in and out of it, dammit, because I have basic human instincts…
As I do so often - from “The Language of the Heart” page 237-238 (I ought to set up a cot on these pages)
“My basic flaw had always been dependence - almost absolute dependence - on people or circumstances to supply […]
I’ll let you read through this and then I’ll tell you what principle could be destroyed…
From page 298 in “The Language of the Heart”
“At this point in our very early experience there remained, however, one missing link - an absolutely vital one. We still lacked a full comprehension of the terrific impact at great depth […]
Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery.
A Dozen Steps
A Hearty Life
Alzheimer's Notes
Autism Vox
Breaking the Mirror
Breastfeeding 1-2-3
Diabetes Notes
Eating Fabulous
Genetics & Health
Grounded Fitness
Health and Men
Healthbolt
Help My Hurt
Kids Health Notes
Lively Women
Mental Health Notes
Pink Ribbon Review
Veggie Chic
Weighting Line
Womb Within
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