Search results for: “meetings hope”
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Big Book Club – Chapter 5: How it Works
The language on the first page of Chapter 5 is dire. It is filled with ominous worlds like ‘Will not completely, constitutionally incapable, naturally incapable, chances less than average, suffer, grave emotional disorder’. Whew! These grave phrases may seem melodramatic to a non-alcoholic but to me they described the final years of my drinking perfectly. […]
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So I’m a Drunk
Aside from the belligerent behavior and systematic sabotage of my life and everything within it which I held/hold dear, WHAT’S TO BE EMBARRASSED ABOUT? Surely there are millions upon millions whom probably in more ways than not are like me. I’ve heard some numbers, but I don’t know the source reference, so let’s just say […]
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I Have Learned to Trust
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 […]
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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 […]
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Concept X
Concept 10 – Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority – the scope of such authority to be always well defined whether by tradition, by resolution, by specific job description or by appropriate charters and bylaws. Our service structure cannot function effectively and harmoniously unless, at every level, each operational responsibility […]
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High School AA presentation
Presenting at Kearns High was a privilege and a wonderful experience. I am glad I arrived early, as I was able to talk to Meg and Ryan for a few minutes after their class and see how their presentation went. Talking with them helped me to relax and realize this was very informal. They told […]
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Why an Inventory?
“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves” “Step Four. It is the beginning of a lifetime practice in gaining a meaningful perspective or yourself.” So counseled the Sponsor to his Sponsee as they shared a hefty piece of apple pie alamode at Fellowship Hall. SPONSEE: Yeah. But what’s in it for me? After […]
