Step Work

yolerbob · yolerbob

Good evening, I am new to this and not really sure how it works. I just know that I need to talk to someone that is going through what I am. I have a sister who is an alcoholic and her drinking is affecting me and my family. I don't want her to feel as if I'm judging her and I don't want to isolate her but I don't...

JamesCT · JamesCT

5. Each group has but one primary purpose - to carry its message to the adult child who still suffers. As is the case with any organized human endeavor, sometimes the purpose of the gathering can get lost in the people, their personalities, and their agendas. We need to be mindful that this is the purpos...

hotrod · hotrod

Each Alanon Family Group has but One Purpose; to Help Families of Alcoholics. We do this by:Practicing the Twelve Steps of AA Ourselves, by Encouraging and Understanding Our Alcoholic Relatives, and By Welcoming and Giving Comfort to Families of Alcoholics. Courage to Change Page 42Trad...

BethL · BethL

I just came into AlAnon recently. This disease is a generational one in my family and I'm just becoming fully aware of my responsibility to and for myself. I've begun studying Steps one and two and feel I'm current this far...any insights for preserving one's sanity while watching a child destroy him...

hotrod · hotrod

TRADITION FOUR (4) Every Group Should be Autonomous, Except in Matters Affecting Another Group or AlAnon or AA as a WholeOne Day at a Time in Al Anon-----Page 305Al Anon is not an organization, it has no managers, or bosses. It is a fellowship of equals, held together in close union by something call...

JamesCT · JamesCT

4. Each group is autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or ACA as a whole. We cooperate with all other 12-Step programs. It's important that we let people do things their way in their group. Each grouping of people has their own style. And we specifically need to work hand in hand with the o...

JamesCT · JamesCT

3. The only requirement for membership in ACA is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. We need to remember that this is not an exclusive club and that social inclusion is not the reason we're here. This is about getting better and helping a...

hotrod · hotrod

TRADITION THREE (3) The Relatives of Alcoholics When Gathered Together, for Mutual Aid, May Call Themselves an Alan on Family Group Provided that as a Group They Have no Other Affiliations. The Only Requirement for membership is that there is a Problem of Alcoholism in a Relative or FriendCoura...

mariposalily · mariposalily

I cannot get into the online AA meetings--does anyone have a phone number I could call or any information on how to participate in the meetings? I have tried to get on multiple times during the Month of May, 2012. This would help very much as I have limited transportation to meetings from my rural hom...

JamesCT · JamesCT

2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority - a loving God as expressed in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern. Read God as Higher Power. IMO, this tradition says that we should be less concerned about the ultimate authority of the organizat...

Dan B 76 · Dan B 76

Tradition One AAShort Version One--Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.Long Version One--Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a great whole. A.A. must continue to live or most of us will surely die. Hence our common welfare comes fi...

hotrod · hotrod

TRADITION TWO (2) For Our Group Purpose there is but One Authority, a loving God as He May Express Himself in Our Group Conscience. Our Leaders are But Trusted Servants They Do Not Govern. Courage to Change Page 215We strive to conduct our meetings as a fellowship of equals and to practice rotation...

JamesCT · JamesCT

1. Our common welfare should come first, personal recovery depends on ACA unity. I have been asked to post the twelve traditions of ACA, but I am not versed on them or what they mean, to be perfectly honest. So I welcome your opinions and discussions. This first tradition definitely could use some ex...

hotrod · hotrod

Tradition One (1)Our Common Welfare Should Come First; Personal Progress for the Greatest Number Depends on Unity One Day at a Time in Alanon Page 322 If I have made myself part of an Al Anon Group to get help, wouldnt I be defeating MYSELF if I allowed what we call personality clashes to interfer...

recovery2012 · recovery2012

Hi - Ive new to MIP and new to the concept of step work online, having gone to previous f2f meetings. I see my life has become unmanageable, looking back it has been for sometime - I want to begin my journey of recovery on Step One - but dont know where to turn to, or what it really takes to know that you have ad...

flagrl · flagrl

so i have heard that women with women and men with men. i am young, 21, i had a sponser but she just wasnt the right one for me. there is this guy who ive known for a year he has great recovery and he is real great he has been part of my support group and has always been there for me. i have never thought of having a...

jcecil55 · jcecil55

Came to believe that a power greater then ourselves could return us to sanity. Just what is this power greater then ourselves? I choose to call this power God. God is the nature of life and all living things. This power God, created the miracle of creation with all of its natural beauty and force, and all...

JamesCT · JamesCT

From the ACA Steps: 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others who still suffer, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Here is where you give back. You talk at meetings. You participate at forums. If you see someone out ther...

Dan B 76 · Dan B 76

Step 12 AAHaving had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.I look at step 12 as 3 pieces. First is the guarantee of a spiritual awakening. The beginning of step 12 tells us that from working...

hotrod · hotrod

____Step Twelve 12_______ Having Had a Spiritual Awakening As a Result of These Steps, We Tried to Carry this Message to Others, and to Practice these Principles in all Our Affairs. ODAT Page 176 The final triumphant statement of spirituality which is announced in Step 12 can come to everyone o...

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	I'm new to this. (Preview) Good evening, I am new to this and not really sure how it works. I just know that I need to talk to someone that is going through what I am. I have a sister who is an alcoholic and her drinking is affecting me and my family. I don't want her to feel as if I'm judging her and I don't want to isolate her but I don't...	yolerbob	1	1031	Jul 11, 2012 by JamesCT
	Tradition 5 - Adult Children of Alcoholics (Preview) 5. Each group has but one primary purpose - to carry its message to the adult child who still suffers. As is the case with any organized human endeavor, sometimes the purpose of the gathering can get lost in the people, their personalities, and their agendas. We need to be mindful that this is the purpos...	JamesCT	1	988	Jul 3, 2012 by DavidG
	Alanon Tradition 5 (Preview) Each Alanon Family Group has but One Purpose; to Help Families of Alcoholics. We do this by:Practicing the Twelve Steps of AA Ourselves, by Encouraging and Understanding Our Alcoholic Relatives, and By Welcoming and Giving Comfort to Families of Alcoholics. Courage to Change Page 42Trad...	hotrod	2	5709	Jul 3, 2012 by hotrod
	Adult children who are alcoholics (Preview) I just came into AlAnon recently. This disease is a generational one in my family and I'm just becoming fully aware of my responsibility to and for myself. I've begun studying Steps one and two and feel I'm current this far...any insights for preserving one's sanity while watching a child destroy him...	BethL	1	992	Jun 21, 2012 by hotrod
	ALANON TRADITION 4 (Preview) TRADITION FOUR (4) Every Group Should be Autonomous, Except in Matters Affecting Another Group or AlAnon or AA as a WholeOne Day at a Time in Al Anon-----Page 305Al Anon is not an organization, it has no managers, or bosses. It is a fellowship of equals, held together in close union by something call...	hotrod	4	7439	Jun 25, 2012 by hotrod
	Tradition 4 - Adult Children of Alcoholics (Preview) 4. Each group is autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or ACA as a whole. We cooperate with all other 12-Step programs. It's important that we let people do things their way in their group. Each grouping of people has their own style. And we specifically need to work hand in hand with the o...	JamesCT	1	1022	Jun 18, 2012 by DavidG
	Tradition 3 - Adult Children of Alcoholics (Preview) 3. The only requirement for membership in ACA is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. We need to remember that this is not an exclusive club and that social inclusion is not the reason we're here. This is about getting better and helping a...	JamesCT	1	879	Jun 5, 2012 by DavidG
	TRADITION 3 ALANON (Preview) TRADITION THREE (3) The Relatives of Alcoholics When Gathered Together, for Mutual Aid, May Call Themselves an Alan on Family Group Provided that as a Group They Have no Other Affiliations. The Only Requirement for membership is that there is a Problem of Alcoholism in a Relative or FriendCoura...	hotrod	5	8492	November 28th by freedlee
	Online AA meeting participation access (Preview) I cannot get into the online AA meetings--does anyone have a phone number I could call or any information on how to participate in the meetings? I have tried to get on multiple times during the Month of May, 2012. This would help very much as I have limited transportation to meetings from my rural hom...	mariposalily	1	966	Jul 9, 2012 by Magpie
	Tradition 2 - Adult Children of Alcoholics (Preview) 2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority - a loving God as expressed in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern. Read God as Higher Power. IMO, this tradition says that we should be less concerned about the ultimate authority of the organizat...	JamesCT	3	1187	May 24, 2012 by flopadopilus
	Tradition One AA (Preview) Tradition One AAShort Version One--Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.Long Version One--Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a great whole. A.A. must continue to live or most of us will surely die. Hence our common welfare comes fi...	Dan B 76	1	5601	May 20, 2012 by DavidG
	Tradition 2 ALANON (Preview) TRADITION TWO (2) For Our Group Purpose there is but One Authority, a loving God as He May Express Himself in Our Group Conscience. Our Leaders are But Trusted Servants They Do Not Govern. Courage to Change Page 215We strive to conduct our meetings as a fellowship of equals and to practice rotation...	hotrod	6	7665	Jun 4, 2012 by hotrod
	Tradition 1 - Adult Children of Alcoholics (Preview) 1. Our common welfare should come first, personal recovery depends on ACA unity. I have been asked to post the twelve traditions of ACA, but I am not versed on them or what they mean, to be perfectly honest. So I welcome your opinions and discussions. This first tradition definitely could use some ex...	JamesCT	10	2014	Jul 6, 2012 by DavidG
	Tradition 1 alanon (Preview) Tradition One (1)Our Common Welfare Should Come First; Personal Progress for the Greatest Number Depends on Unity One Day at a Time in Alanon Page 322 If I have made myself part of an Al Anon Group to get help, wouldnt I be defeating MYSELF if I allowed what we call personality clashes to interfer...	hotrod	7	9573	Jun 4, 2012 by hotrod
	Al-Anon New comer's 3rd attempt - Starting Step 1 (Preview) Hi - Ive new to MIP and new to the concept of step work online, having gone to previous f2f meetings. I see my life has become unmanageable, looking back it has been for sometime - I want to begin my journey of recovery on Step One - but dont know where to turn to, or what it really takes to know that you have ad...	recovery2012	1	1483	May 11, 2012 by hotrod
	questions about sponser (Preview) so i have heard that women with women and men with men. i am young, 21, i had a sponser but she just wasnt the right one for me. there is this guy who ive known for a year he has great recovery and he is real great he has been part of my support group and has always been there for me. i have never thought of having a...	flagrl	2	841	May 10, 2012 by DavidG
	Step 2 (Preview) Came to believe that a power greater then ourselves could return us to sanity. Just what is this power greater then ourselves? I choose to call this power God. God is the nature of life and all living things. This power God, created the miracle of creation with all of its natural beauty and force, and all...	jcecil55	1	1053	Nov 22, 2012 by Jackie Z
	Step 12 - Adult Children of Alcoholics (Preview) From the ACA Steps: 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others who still suffer, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Here is where you give back. You talk at meetings. You participate at forums. If you see someone out ther...	JamesCT	4	1045	May 5, 2012 by DavidG
	Step 12 AA (Preview) Step 12 AAHaving had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.I look at step 12 as 3 pieces. First is the guarantee of a spiritual awakening. The beginning of step 12 tells us that from working...	Dan B 76	2	1046	May 13, 2012 by Fyne Spirit
	Step 12 Alanon (Preview) ____Step Twelve 12_______ Having Had a Spiritual Awakening As a Result of These Steps, We Tried to Carry this Message to Others, and to Practice these Principles in all Our Affairs. ODAT Page 176 The final triumphant statement of spirituality which is announced in Step 12 can come to everyone o...	hotrod	8	1994	May 5, 2012 by hotrod
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Learn how the 12 Steps work. Participate in your own recovery as well as the recovery of others, by being active on this board as we go through the 12 Steps of recovery together! We discuss each of the Twelve Steps In the order they are written, one step at a time, every two weeks.