During the recent events I have noticed patterns in my behaviour, whenever a new measure was introduced I was triggered and reacted in exactly the same way….. In…
AA & Breaking the Isolation Fear-Cycle Read Post »
An A.A. Solution for Irrational Fear! The following definitions of fear, terror and apprehension are my own; probably not to be found in a dictionary—they are simply a…
Fear, Terror, or Peaceful Apprehension Read Post »
The youngest of three boys, I was a defiant son, a precocious student and a talented athlete. I paid scant attention to the advice of well-meaning teachers, coaches,…
You Talkin’ to Me? Read Post »
A life with many soon became a room filled with only one. The world vast of forthcoming experiences dwindled into an endless abyss of hopelessness. King Alcohol drowned…
When I first came to the program, I knew I needed to stop drinking. But i didn’t know how to do it, let alone by myself and my…
Without Help It Is Too Much for Us Read Post »
“Without help, it is too much for us” has always been apparent to me. Intellectually, I have always known that I was powerless over my spiritual malady or…
Without Help—Not Even God Knows Read Post »
One of my favorite phrases from the program is, “Without help it is too much for us.”, found in Chapter 5; How It Works. I need to be…
We Can’t Do This Alone Read Post »
What would you say, if I asked for a drink Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I’ll share you some…
With a Little Help from My Friends Read Post »
I took pride in never needing to ask for help, alcohol was all the help I needed. Whenever I had to deal with rejection, loneliness or shame I…
Today, I Can Be Sober Read Post »
My sponsor, wisely, did not allow time for fear to develop before writing my Fourth Step. He pointed out that the Big Book indicates that we are to…
Step Four, at a Glance Read Post »
