10 Things I Learn From Being a Sponsor
Author: Justin Mckibben As an active member of a 12 Step fellowship, I was given the suggestion upon completing the other steps to sponsor a newcomer who struggles with alcohol and drugs. Actually my sponsor made a deal with me... Learn MoreAre the 12 Steps the Only Way?
By Cheryl Steinberg As much as 90% of the drug and alcohol rehabs in America endorse the 12 Step approach to treatment and recovery and yet, research shows that there’s a better way: combining therapy and medication. If you are... Learn MoreDown with OPP (Other People’s Programs)
[caption id="attachment_13994" align="aligncenter" width="450" class=" "] via wifflegif.com[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg Taking other people’s inventory, you know you do it. Or you have done it in the past. Probably early on in your recovery as well as on days that... Learn MoreWhen it Comes to Criminal Confessions, Is Anonymity a Guarantee?
By Cheryl Steinberg AA and other 12 Step fellowships promise anonymity but, don’t be confused; it’s not the same thing as ‘confessional privilege,’ the expectation of confidentiality when one confesses to their priest or, the protection of confidentiality between lawyer... Learn MoreNormies Weigh In: Are the 12 Steps Harmful for Some?
By Cheryl Steinberg In light of the untimely, tragic death of comedian and actor Robin Williams, we thought it would be interesting to start a discussion about the 12 Steps and whether they can help or harm someone who struggles... Learn More12 Steps To Relapse
you're like, "I got this." By Cheryl Steinberg As a sort of tongue-in-cheek exercise, a different version of the 12 Steps were written. These steps are basically a guideline of what not to do if you want to stay clean... Learn MoreThe 9 Most Common Early Recovery Mistakes
[caption id="attachment_12174" align="aligncenter" width="474"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] As humans we make mistakes. As alcoholics and addicts we tend to make a few extra, and being in early recovery it’s easy to make a bunch more when you’re used to living a way... Learn MoreAnonymity and Social Media: How Not To Break Traditions in the Digital Age
So today I’m talking about anonymity in social media. Weird right? Since this is a blog, and will be posted on social media (QUICK, someone stop him). I can almost imagine the ‘comments’ now so, let’s just get down to business. I believe... Learn MoreThe 6 Most Ridiculous Portrayals of 12 Step Groups on TV
[caption id="attachment_11749" align="aligncenter" width="421"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Television and the media are all about dramatization. It is the Medias job to do everything possible to take any situation and make it intense or entertaining in some way to draw the audience into... Learn More7 Ways to Be Spiritual Even if You Don’t Believe in God
The concept of spirituality is kind of convoluted in that there’s no one agreed-upon definition. But that’s also the really cool thing about it. Your spirituality is up to you to define and decide what it means and what it... Learn MoreHow I Found My Passion in Sobriety
The gifts of sobriety are incredible. All people are born with potential to find something they truly love to do and pursue that with passion. The genuine love for the things we do and the emotional connection to achieving new... Learn MoreHow do I know I’m the “Real Deal”? 4 Signs of Alcoholism/Addiction
The disease of Alcoholism/Addiction is one that is cunning, baffling and powerful. It is frequently described as the only allergy that deliberately tricks you into thinking you don’t have it, and causes you to crave more of the substance that... Learn More
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