GENERAL SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES; Facebook and other social networking websites are public in nature. Though users create accounts and utilize usernames and passwords, once on the site, it is a public medium where A.A. members and non A.A.s mingle. As long as individuals do not identify themselves as A.A. members, there is no conflict of interest. However, someone using their … Read More
So You Think You’re Different – John T_Lifeline 2015
So You Think You’re Different by John T. I’m an alcoholic! I was working for a large beer distributor and I was very successful in sales. What a great job, everyone drank. At least that’s how I saw it! That’s why when people would say to me; do you think you might have a problem with alcohol; I couldn’t understand; … Read More
The Wreckage of the Present – Preston B_Lifeline 2015
The Wreckage of the Present by Preston B. Over the years I have witnessed people who seem to have been solid members of the program go out and drink again. The reasoning is inconsequential, because if they are real alcoholics, the only actual reasoning for them drinking again is that the obsession returned and they, once again, became powerless … Read More
Honesty – Thomas K_Lifeline 2015
One of the major parts of the foundation we must include in the building blocks of our sobriety is honesty. Without it we’re greatly lowering our odds of making this program of A.A. a successful part of our life. A bottle of our favorite alcoholic beverage is waiting for our failure in the program. It is extremely patient and will … Read More
Tradition Nine – Rob W_Lifeline 2015
“A.A. as such ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those the serve.” The twelve traditions of AA is basically a set of rules or bylaws that restrict and constrain AA to a single focus – individual recovery within a group of other alcoholics. The Traditions section of The book Twelve Steps … Read More
The Principle of Justice – Susie S_Lifeline 2015
The Principle of Justice by Susie S. In my old Big Book, the word I wrote that corresponded to Step Nine was “discipline.” In the lists I found online, still other words were used. The lists were extremely similar with only slight variations on some of the steps. When considering the word, “justice,” I find that I that I have … Read More
The 25th Annual National Bridging the Gap Workshop
The 25th Annual National Bridging the Gap Workshop Located in: Park City, Utah September 11th, 12th, 13th As the Big Book says “This is an experience you should not miss”. That phrase is from the Chapter ‘Working with Others’ and it speaks of watching our Fellowship grow around you. It is about helping your Fellows drag themselves out of the … Read More