Category: Recovery
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How not to recover
The Twelve Steps of How Not to RecoverThese are the steps we took, which are suggested as a Program of Misery:We admitted we were powerless over nothing, that we could manage our lives perfectly, and those of anyone who would allow us to.We came to believe there was no power greater than ourselves, and the…
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Words or Deeds
During the waning years of the depression in a small Idaho community, I used to stop by Mr. Miller’s roadside stand for farm fresh produce as the season made it available. Food and money were still extremely scarce and bartering was used extensively.One day Mr. Miller was bagging some early potatoes for me. I noticed…
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Alcoholism: Illness or Disease
Dr. Joy is correct that Drs. Rush and Trotter regarded alcoholism as a disease almost 200 years ago. Jellinek, however, is considered by many to be the most influential proponent of alcoholism as a disease in the 1950s. He presented a disease model for alcoholism, described four classes of drinkers and invented what is known…
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Recovery Quotes
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.Erica JongDon’t be afraid to take a big step. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.David Lloyd GeorgeMirrors should reflect a little before throwing back images.Jean CocteauShe lost it.Martin Lowney, director of federal wildlife…
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Decisions
Today's thought is:No decision has to bind us forever.Most of us are no longer sure what we want to be doing a year or even a month from now. When we are called upon to make decisions that commit us to a certain path in the future, we shudder. Will we be allowed to change…
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Boundries
Once I have learned to set my boundaries, others may try to ignore them or accuse me of being selfish.I know my boundaries have been crossed when I begin to feel uncomfortable inside, and I need to pay attention to this feeling. If others are used to relating to me in a certain way, and…