Being honest about the reality of our lives while at the same time being open-minded and willing to respond differently to these realities is the heart and soul of recovery whether you have 2 days , 2 months , 2 years , or decades of sobriety. We also become more clear how our denials, fears,Continue reading “Discovering & Facing Reality – A Mashup of Two Grapevine Articles”
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This Is Life – Grapevine Article by Shannon C.
Facing life on life’s terms, she asks not what AA can do for her—but what she can do for AA It’d been a couple of weeks since I’d received some overwhelming bad news. Actually, these past couple of years have consisted of one devastating blow after another. Just when I thought I was on theContinue reading “This Is Life – Grapevine Article by Shannon C.”
Way Out Of Depression – As Bill Sees It #308
During acute depression, avoid trying to set your whole life in order all at once. If you take on assignments so heavy that you are sure to fail in them at the moment, then you are allowing yourself to be tricked by your unconscious. Thus you will continue to make sure of your failure, andContinue reading “Way Out Of Depression – As Bill Sees It #308”
Mashup – The Way We Treat Others Grapevine Article & Dr. Bob’s Farewell
The Way We Treat Others Grapevine Article June 2021 By Howard D. If I am ever concerned or confused about what to do, I ask myself this question: What is the loving thing to do here? It took me decades to realize that the goal of recovery is sobriety and unconditional love of others and myself.Continue reading “Mashup – The Way We Treat Others Grapevine Article & Dr. Bob’s Farewell”