Just one last time, I promise then I’ll change. My father glaring back at me holding back every tear in his heart, I was barely legal to pick up the bottle. That was the day I broke the heart of a person I always looked up to and dreamt of being. I had lost who I was. I was so … Read More
From: The Chair in the Corner Nov 2012
Once again I find myself late with my submission for the Lifeline and our editor reminding that the 15th has come and gone. It was a busy summer and already it feels like fall is here. If the color and location of the leaves in yard mean anything then fall is half over. The leaves are red and yellow and … Read More
Concept XI
While the Trustees hold final responsibility for A.A.’s world service administration, they should always have the assistance of the best possible standing committees, corporate service directors, executives, staffs and consultants. Therefore the composition of these underlying committees and service boards, the personal qualifications of their members, the manner of their induction into service, the systems of their rotation, the way … Read More
Tradition 11
“Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films. Al-Anon Addition: We need guard with special care the anonymity of all A.A. members.” When discussing their personal recovery with the media, members who are identified by their full names — such as the case … Read More
There is a direct linkage . . .
“There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. But when they are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life.” What an incredible promise! This program is full of promises, each step has its own. When I was first introduced to the steps there … Read More
I used to blame everything on God
My name is TC, I was born in Vietnam 01/01/1983. My reason for writing my story is to share my experience, strength, and hope. I’ll be jumping from one subject to another as I reveal to you my journey. Don’t take anything personal if I say something that offends your religion or beliefs. Just remember that we do have the … Read More
Now about sex
Like a lot of aspects of my life, sex and relationships were something that I really didn’t think much about until I got sober. I mean, of course I thought about them…all the time. But to really take a look and see what behaviors I had in relationships and what types of people I was attracted to was something I … Read More