By the Book (founded July 1989); an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous with Alanon participation. This was the second AA meeting I attended back at the beginning of my sober journey. I remember walking into the room and seeing people laughing, slapping each other on the back, whispered conversations, and all of this going on before, during and after every … Read More
Those Catchy AA Slogans – Evan J_LifelineApr17
I was leaving a meeting the other day and asked a friend “Will I see you tomorrow?” He replied, “God willing.” A little irritated, I said “Are you gonna be here or not? God is always willing”. Then, I had that ahha moment: what are other alcoholics favorite and not so favorite catchy AA slogans? ? My first interview took … Read More
From Your Chair – April 2017
I want to acknowledge and thank everyone who has made SL Central Office what it is today. From all those in the past (All 70 years!!) to those participating today. Except for our paid part time bookkeeper we are a totally volunteer operation. For those that may not be aware we are alone in accomplishing a volunteer operated Central Office, … Read More
Step Four – Patrick R_LifelineApr17
What a gargantuan task this initially seems. Whenever I attempted introspection before recovery, I became anxious and full of self loathing, which led to heavy drinking and often suicidal thoughts. Throughout my life I generally thought of myself in negative terms. I knew that I had the capacity for love and kindness, but to mine own eyes that was always … Read More
Interview with a Newcomer – Evan J_LifelineMar17
I recently I asked a newcomer if he would be willing to answer a few question about his experience thus far in sobriety. My intentions of this short interview was to get a different view on early sobriety. Also, a chance for other newcomers to identify with this man’s journey this far. Lastly, possibly helping sponsors identify with new sponsees. I want to thank … Read More
Third Step Principle – Jorge F_LifelineMar17
In early sobriety, I could not understand the reasons and effect of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. In fact, I was much concerned with stopping drinking that I saw little to none application of these into a solution to my problem. Nonetheless, I was so desperate that decided to follow the steps as instructions as far as it … Read More
From Your Chair – March 2017
We discovered that the doors of Salt Lake Central Office opened 70 years ago in 1947! I called our area archivist and asked if she knew if the doors had been opened continuously since then. She said as far as she knew they had been. She also said that she had a binder full of archival information about us. Copies … Read More