Hi friends , it seems that I have a penchant for discussing that which is very dividing feelings on both sides. However I do not write on these to cause discourse but quite the opposite. I believe it to be very healthy to debate these issues, for our own growth , I believe that in the end we can peacefully agree to disagree and still be friends , as well I believe these discourses strengthen my mind, intellect and spirituality as I learn to listen with an open mind differing opinion, and pos... Read More

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Hi All , I'm new here just checking out some recovery sites. Been on medical leave lately and doing some new stuff. Never actually checked out online recovery sites before, was always too busy going to meetings doing the steps sponsoring people- Being part of recovery comitees etc.. I just finished listening to one of my favourite speaker tapes Mickey Bush and it was great especially after seeing all the CRAP on the net about recovery rates and people slamming A.A. N.A. Basically all the "12... Read More

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I need all the help I can get. I'm recoverying from a week ago of setbacks in my recovery journey. But I did make a new discovery about myself that I hadn't looked at before, so that is a sign of improvement.

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I have written a Newcomers Guide on the sister site 12step.org and would be interested in hearing any comments (positive or negative or in between) concerning this resource. Thanks in advance for your feedback. 

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The 12 Promises of Drinking

1. If we are casual with this phase of our development, we will be drunk before we are half way through.

2. We are going to know a new imprisonment and a new misery.

3. We will relive the past and won't be able to shut the door on it.

4. We will comprehend the word CONFLICT and we will know PAIN.

5. No matter how far down the scale we have gone; we'll... Read More

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