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Why Not – Andrew R_Lifeline Dec 2019
In A.A. we place a lot of emphasis on our identity as “addicts”, “in recovery” or as “alcoholics”. But why are we addicts, alcoholics or in recovery? It’s because we have errant coping mechanisms or thinking errors about acceptable ways of dealing with an array of issues, from boredom to traumas. At some point during
“Burrito Man” – Anthony L_Lifeline Dec 2019
My name is Anthony L., I’m 30 years old, and this is my story of the power of God, using people as instruments to steer my life into A.A. and recovery, thus saving my life. When I was 27 living in SLC I had, once again, messed up my probation so I decided to go
The Cop at the Meeting – Larry H_ Lifeline Nov 2019
My name’s Larry and I’m an alcoholic. I’ve been going to meetings for the entire 27 years I’ve been sober, and I want to share a story about one of my all-time favorites. A few months ago, a group mostly in early sobriety started a late-night meeting at 11:15 p.m. on Friday nights at Fellowship
For Thanksgiving – Jason W_Lifeline Nov 2019
The following story was originally published on Jason F. Wright’s blog in 2015 and has been republished here with permission. On Thanksgiving night in 2008, Taylor Richards of Sandy, Utah, sat in his dark car a few miles from his parents’ home. He was exhausted, cold, 25 years old, and a raging alcoholic. He was
“Hook On Chica” – Kristine_Lifeline Nov 2019
Hi, my name is Kristine and I am an alcoholic. My journey in AA has been a series of lessons. Lessons of growth, through hardships and triumphs. My sponsor always used to tell me that in order to continue to learn and grow in recovery I would need to challenge myself to learn new things.
She – Karen B_Oct 2019
As I kneel upon the earth asking why, why, why? I look up wondering is She somewhere in the big blue sky? Is She that tawny hawk flying circles in the air? Does She feel my heart break open as I offer up my prayer. Kneeling on the earth, I feel the chill seep
2019 Recovery Day Review – Melissa E_Oct 2019
We had a great time at Recovery Day on Saturday, September 14th. Recovery Day celebrates many paths to recovery from alcohol and substance abuse, and Central Office showed up to join the festivities. We set up a table with meeting schedules, pamphlets, prayer cards, and even got to give away a little Big Book to