So my story you might find like yours and I truly hope someone can take something from it. I grew up in a small town in Northern Utah after being adopted and my family was great. Now, think of anything a little boy could ever ask for while growing up on a farm. Horses, cows, dogs, cats, four-wheelers, big trucks … Read More
Calling All Weirdos! Laura C_Lifeline May 2020
My name is Laura, my sobriety date is May 31, 2009. This little story is about my experiences with the G.O.D. Campout! It is held every year in July at Defas Dude Ranch near Hannah, Utah. Mountains, meadows, forest, the river, and the heart on the mountainside make for a beautiful campout setting. If you haven’t been, I strongly urge … Read More
Whack-a-Mole – JQ_Lifeline Apr 2020
A goal I set in early sobriety when my sponsor was helping me with goal- setting was to write an article for the Lifeline on “Meeting Manners.” It was outside my comfort zone (opposite behavior) and I thought it may help other newcomers as I had been thoroughly confused the first couple of A.A. meetings. The verbiage of spoken and … Read More
The Line – Erik F_Lifeline Mar 2020
At some point a person makes a conscious choice to cross the line. This line can represent different things to different people but a major shift occurs once it happens. Events are set in motion, momentum takes on a life of its own. Ripples transform into tidal waves. Things change.People have always reminded me exactly where the line is. Everyone … Read More
Demon Inside – Anthony L_Lifeline Mar 2020
Demon InsideThere’s a Demon inside of me trying to take my soulA Demon so strong he’s starting to take controlThere’s a Demon inside of me born of my painI feel this Demon course through my veinThere’s a Demon inside of me slowly taking me to hellThis Demon is turning me into an empty shellThere’s a Demon inside of me powerful … Read More
“My Name is Riley”_Lifeline Mar 2020
Hello! My name is Riley and I’m and Addict. I’ve said this countless times in my life. I have attended more meetings than I will ever know. I’ve been a meeting secretary with my treasurer girlfriend, had a dozen sponsors and I’ve been on a service committee.Relapse after relapse after relapse as I tried still to find an “easier, softer … Read More
To Whom May Find This – Mark A_Lifeline Mar 2020
To whom may find this…I am not an outward-going person, nor do I tend to write letters. But on this particular day, I feel that I must. I came to UNI to find the peace that I was missing, the peace that I had, before it was lost forever. UNI is a wonderful opportunity to get support, love, and non-judgemental … Read More