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She lost her way – by Rachelle B.
Soiled by shame Wasted by guilt Pushed to jump over the bridge Told she was human in a mocking way to make her feel unworthy Illness didn’t break her into pieces the way so many others did who took more than she had hated in misunderstanding rage for their light wasn’t on fire as they
STEP ONE – FOR BILL W. – Bob S.
December 11, 1934, remains one of the important dates in A.A. history—the day Bill W. guzzled his last drink en route to Towns Hospital. But the events leading up to this fortunate event also provide important reflection. On a “bleak day in November” (p. 8) Ebby T. carried his Oxford Group message of sobriety to
Newcomers Perspective – Rachelle B.
A few months ago, I drove the wrong way on a one-way lane. The flashing lights blinded my pained eyes. My heart beat on high alert. A cop followed me. Yet, I kept driving like a high and drunk genius. Another flashing cop car appeared behind the other one. Knowing two cop cars usually meant
The Submarine by Al B. – Lifeline Oct 2020
THE SUBMARINE Silent, watchful -all eyes onGuard for perilA submarine on the surfaceOf a dark uncharted seaA single door open for refreshing air Slowly, aimless constant drivingA destination unseenA home forgottenAlone, furtive and evasiveAlert for dangers unknown An alarm sounds-The steel door slamsWith echoing reverberationsAnd silently, once again I quietly sink beneath the wavesInto The
One Day At a Time – David_Lifeline Oct 2020
My name is David and I want to start by saying that I have been in your shoes. People used to call me a dope fiend and gang banger. I never cared about what people used to think of me because I never cared about people. I spent almost 8 years in prison and at
Step 10 – Robert S._Lifeline Oct 2020
My name is Robert S and I am an alcoholic. Being this is October I thought it would be appropriate to review one of the most important steps of AA.Step 10: “Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.”The first 9 steps get us to this point. I view Step
In Memory Of Stanley Henderson
Stanley Henderson1926 – 2020 Stanley Henderson of Salt Lake City died at his home July 23. He was the husband of the late Ruth Jameson Henderson of Salt Lake and the son of Robert Woodland Henderson and Winafred Smith Henderson of Arimo, Idaho. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harold Wenglinsky (Maria) and a