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Hi everone,
this is my first letter,can anyone help me where im to begin,i have just separated with my a/h after 33yrs of what i consider a good marriage,i have been trying to fix this mess for 3yrs going down every possible road,In the end it has just destroyed me as a person,i know t...
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Step 2
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Came to believe that a power greater that ourselves could restore uo to sanity.
Unfortunately, I have been stuck on this step, and couldn't wait til the board caught up with me. I was raised in a stauch, religious, dogamatic, and god fearing family. In which guilt was the instructor.&...
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Stwp Two Al-Anon
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Step Two - Came yo believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
From - Paths To Recovery - pg. 18-19 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Acceptance of St...
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Step One Questions
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Step One - We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.
1. What would happen if I stopped trying to change the alcoholic or anyone else?
2. How do I know when my life is unmanageable?
3. Do I take care of others easily, but find it difficult to care for m...
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What is the Big Book and where I can get it
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Can someone tell me what is the Big Book and were can I get it. Any other suggiestions: reding materials for beginner. Please suggest things which I can buy over the net as I am unable to drive or walk at the moment .
Many thanks
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Happy to start with ya all-question tho...
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I'm thrilled I logged in here today....I've been waiting for the Steps to restart. Now a quick question....in the Step One Al-anon post, the "3 C's" were mentioned a few times....I feel like a dork but have to ask, what are these?
Thanks,
Dana xo
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I don't understand
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I don't know where you post anything or have 12 step meetings. If someone could help me out I would appreciate it.
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Share - I am powerless and sad
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There is FINALLY (and that took many years) no doubt in my mind that I cannot cure, control and I did not cause my beloved husband to be an alcoholic. That does not make it easy as I grief over the losses for him and us. He is still a good at heart person but he is not a happy man any more. His personality seems to...
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Step One Al-Anon
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Step One - We admitted we were powerless over alcoholo - that our lives had become unmanageable.
From: How Al-Anon Works - pg. 46 (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquartrs, Inc.)
With this Fir...
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Food Addiction
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Hi Everyone, my name is Sharon, age 50, clean and sober 20+ years, battling a few things right now, specifically rampant food addiction and physical illness and pain meds. I am looking for people working the 12 steps to talk to about these issues. Anyone working the steps through food ad...
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Almost there,
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I am anxiously waiting to start the steps, have been waiting patiently for it to start over, from step one. I will check back periodically in the next seven days, I am soooooo looking forward to beginning.
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Step Twelve Questionns
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Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs.
1. Have I experienced a spiritual awakening? Describe.
2. What is the difference between carrying the message and givin...
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Happy Mother's Day!
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Happy Mother's Day to all! and a happy day to all those that make us to be mothers! kids and fathers.
I had an amazing spiritual awakening last yesterday at a special charismatic retreat. I went into it feeling down and in need, and came out feeling totally amazed at how God 'ent...
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share on Step 12
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I really needed to reread Step 12 at this time. I've read the AA one more recently, but haven't read the ACoA one in a long time. That one emphasizes the growth that happens but is never completed, and how it is often trials that are the moments of opportunity for further Step work and growth. Also, how imp...
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Step 12 - ACoA
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from 'The 12 Steps for Adult Children':
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
In almost every house with children there is a certain wall or doorpost with pencil marks. These pen...
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Step Twelve Al-Anon
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Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs.
From: Paths to Recovery pg 119 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written pe...
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Step Eleven questions
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Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
1. Am I willing to try prayer and meditation today?
2. What personal experiences can I draw on to help...
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meetings online
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Good morning to all.
In 2002 my NJ RN license was suspended for 2 years because of my addiction. Technically, my suspention period ended as of January 2005.
I petitioned the NJ Board of Nursing for reinstatement of my professional license and submitted all of the required records a...
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Step 12 - AA
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from 'sober transitions'
Step Twelve "Having 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."
Our Twelfth Step also says that as a result of practicing all the Steps, we h...
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have a good summer
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(I just realized that there is still Step 12 to do on this cycle, and I will do that,, but then see below)
It is light later now, and warmer, and I spend more time outside.. out and about. I am going to take some time off from my computer, only doing the research and writing of a book I am workin...
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