Step Work

Robinks · Robinks

Today, I am powerless over my dysfunctional neighbors. I have been harrassed by my neighbors because we put up a carport that they don't like. Now I am getting notes from my neighbors asking me to come over for coffee to "get to know me better". I don't want to go have coffee with these dysfunctional peop...

April306 · April306

As I can see you are on Step 9 and I am only starting step one - I will go back and start working on my own from your earlier posts and eagerly join you again when you start the step one again. So relieved to find you here. My son is 31 years old and I have been enabeling him since he was in his teens. ...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others" Natural disasters are always gripping news... for a brief time, they are a major focus of our energy. But rarely do we have an opportunity to...

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Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injuse them or others. From: Al-Anon Works pg. 60. (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. ...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from 'Sober Transitions' Step Nine "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." After we have made the list of people we have harmed, have reflected carefully upon each instance, and have tried to possess ourselves of the right attitud...

teresas · teresas

Good Morning, My name is Teresa, I'm an alcoholic and I have 2 days sober today. I don't feel too good, but it's 9:01 a.m. (pac time) and I'm writing this. I'm at a friend's apartment (the only friend I got left) detoxing. I have to pay my rent soon (yes, 11 days late with a penalty) and I hate my apartmen...

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Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 1. Which people on my list do I need to make direct amends to first? What's stopping me? 2. What are my motives for making amends? Am I willing to accept the outcome, whatever it may b...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all" "'Mom! Sarah hit me!' R.J. screamed like a siren. 'But he kicked me first!,' Sarah answered in defense. 'Yeah, but she took my game.' 'He shouldn't be so to...

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Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. 1. Am I willing to make amends? If not, why not/ If yes, am I willing to write about my experience? 2. How willing am I to be completely honest? 3. In reviewing my list, is there a pattern reflecti...

sierra · sierra

I am so happy that I found this site. It gives me a glitter of hope, even though I feel like shit. It is so easy for me to judge, hate, and destroy myself, I can barley take it any longer. I am trying to admit that I am powerless, sure feel that way, but I find it hard because that will mean that I am weak and it...

Vicky R · Vicky R

hi Alanon , ACOA , AA ! been to lots of 2f meetings and recently exploring the idea of using the online resources. I worked through alot of stuff with sponsors and find now I'm left still with alot of 'codependent guilt' , which I don't feel will ever entirely go away . ie getting over invol...

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Step Seven - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. 1. How d I humbly ask God to take my shortcomings? 2. What can I do to cooperate with my Higher Power in removing y shortcomings? 3. What slogan could remind me to find a substitute for a negative behavior I wish to release? 4. As I...

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Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 81 (copyright 1997, by al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) In Step Eight...

eve · eve

I have not been able to get past the 3rd step ..i hope to get a sponser to help me

powerless · powerless

I find that as I work the steps, I keep going back to the basics. I have to keep starting with step one. I think I have step one down and then realize that step one is an everyday struggle for me. How can I move on to other steps when I have trouble Letting Go and turning things over to my HP?...

Carla · Carla

Hi, My question : Should I post even if I'm on wrong group step or should I go to Alanon post? Have something i discovered on step 5. Can't help it, it turned up now and i am slow. best Carla(toto)

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from 'The 12 Steps for Adult Children' Step 7 - "Humbly asked God to remover our shortcomings" "Step 7 requires prayer... Our condition, our honesty , and our pain have humbled us so now we must open our mouths and pray... If we were thorough, our Step 4 inventory listed each character defect separ...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Carla, I got your message. Now, to see my reply,,, when you first come onto this board,, look up top where it says, "logged in as ____" and you will see that you have a private message and it says, 'click here'. God bless you today, amanda

notcrazy62 · notcrazy62

Monday nights at 930 pm est in ACA Chatroom Check ACA board for topics and questions. dave

Carla · Carla

Hi all, Step 7? Now you lost me. Too fast. Sorry will have to catch you on next round. Am still trying to figure out who will listen to 50 yrs. of secrets here? lol. It's been a long life! ok, will work on 5 and then 6 and then start over with you. It's a proces...

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	Step One (Preview) Today, I am powerless over my dysfunctional neighbors. I have been harrassed by my neighbors because we put up a carport that they don't like. Now I am getting notes from my neighbors asking me to come over for coffee to "get to know me better". I don't want to go have coffee with these dysfunctional peop...	Robinks	3	1194	Apr 11, 2006 by Vicky R
	Hello - New Here (Preview) As I can see you are on Step 9 and I am only starting step one - I will go back and start working on my own from your earlier posts and eagerly join you again when you start the step one again. So relieved to find you here. My son is 31 years old and I have been enabeling him since he was in his teens. ...	April306	3	696	Apr 11, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step 9 - ACoA (Preview) from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others" Natural disasters are always gripping news... for a brief time, they are a major focus of our energy. But rarely do we have an opportunity to...	amanda2u2	0	853	Apr 6, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step Nine Al-Anon (Preview) Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injuse them or others. From: Al-Anon Works pg. 60. (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. ...	dot	4	1083	Apr 4, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step 9 - AA (Preview) from 'Sober Transitions' Step Nine "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." After we have made the list of people we have harmed, have reflected carefully upon each instance, and have tried to possess ourselves of the right attitud...	amanda2u2	0	1744	Apr 4, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Early Sobriety (Preview) Good Morning, My name is Teresa, I'm an alcoholic and I have 2 days sober today. I don't feel too good, but it's 9:01 a.m. (pac time) and I'm writing this. I'm at a friend's apartment (the only friend I got left) detoxing. I have to pay my rent soon (yes, 11 days late with a penalty) and I hate my apartmen...	teresas	2	2687	Apr 3, 2006 by JohnV
	Step Nine Questions (Preview) Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 1. Which people on my list do I need to make direct amends to first? What's stopping me? 2. What are my motives for making amends? Am I willing to accept the outcome, whatever it may b...	dot	0	524	Apr 2, 2006 by dot
	Step 8 - ACoA (Preview) from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all" "'Mom! Sarah hit me!' R.J. screamed like a siren. 'But he kicked me first!,' Sarah answered in defense. 'Yeah, but she took my game.' 'He shouldn't be so to...	amanda2u2	1	1592	Apr 1, 2006 by wille
	Step Eight Questions (Preview) Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. 1. Am I willing to make amends? If not, why not/ If yes, am I willing to write about my experience? 2. How willing am I to be completely honest? 3. In reviewing my list, is there a pattern reflecti...	dot	3	1066	Mar 23, 2006 by Harry01854
	NEW TO ACOA (Preview) I am so happy that I found this site. It gives me a glitter of hope, even though I feel like shit. It is so easy for me to judge, hate, and destroy myself, I can barley take it any longer. I am trying to admit that I am powerless, sure feel that way, but I find it hard because that will mean that I am weak and it...	sierra	4	1135	Mar 19, 2006 by Vicky R
	rings doorbell ! (Preview) hi Alanon , ACOA , AA ! been to lots of 2f meetings and recently exploring the idea of using the online resources. I worked through alot of stuff with sponsors and find now I'm left still with alot of 'codependent guilt' , which I don't feel will ever entirely go away . ie getting over invol...	Vicky R	2	866	Mar 17, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step Seven Questions (Preview) Step Seven - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. 1. How d I humbly ask God to take my shortcomings? 2. What can I do to cooperate with my Higher Power in removing y shortcomings? 3. What slogan could remind me to find a substitute for a negative behavior I wish to release? 4. As I...	dot	6	1597	Mar 14, 2006 by raman
	Step Eight Al-Anon (Preview) Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 81 (copyright 1997, by al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) In Step Eight...	dot	1	762	Mar 12, 2006 by dot
	THE STEPS (Preview) I have not been able to get past the 3rd step ..i hope to get a sponser to help me	eve	3	900	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	General Step Question (Preview) I find that as I work the steps, I keep going back to the basics. I have to keep starting with step one. I think I have step one down and then realize that step one is an everyday struggle for me. How can I move on to other steps when I have trouble Letting Go and turning things over to my HP?...	powerless	1	853	Mar 10, 2006 by dot
	posting if on wrong step? (Preview) Hi, My question : Should I post even if I'm on wrong group step or should I go to Alanon post? Have something i discovered on step 5. Can't help it, it turned up now and i am slow. best Carla(toto)	Carla	2	1153	Mar 4, 2006 by Carla
	Step 7 - ACoA (Preview) from 'The 12 Steps for Adult Children' Step 7 - "Humbly asked God to remover our shortcomings" "Step 7 requires prayer... Our condition, our honesty , and our pain have humbled us so now we must open our mouths and pray... If we were thorough, our Step 4 inventory listed each character defect separ...	amanda2u2	0	1755	Feb 27, 2006 by amanda2u2
	private messages (Preview) Carla, I got your message. Now, to see my reply,,, when you first come onto this board,, look up top where it says, "logged in as ____" and you will see that you have a private message and it says, 'click here'. *God bless you today,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	2	746	Feb 25, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Aca step meeting at MIP (Preview) Monday nights at 930 pm est in ACA Chatroom Check ACA board for topics and questions. dave	notcrazy62	1	799	Feb 24, 2006 by buttercupns2
	step 7? already? (Preview) Hi all, Step 7? Now you lost me. Too fast. Sorry will have to catch you on next round. Am still trying to figure out who will listen to 50 yrs. of secrets here? lol. It's been a long life! ok, will work on 5 and then 6 and then start over with you. It's a proces...	Carla	8	1104	Feb 23, 2006 by raman
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