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This Too Shall Change
Last year at this time, I penned a “This Too Shall Pass,” post right at this time of year. At that time, I believe the Delta variant was in full swing, or maybe it was Alpha, Beta. Who knows now, right? I was thinking last year, that there would be an end to this but…
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Faith Over Fear: The Essence of Recovery
2021 Conference Friday, October 8 thru Sunday, October 10, 2021 Where: Garland Resort, 4700 N. Red Oak Road, Lewiston, Michigan 49756. Click here for more information about lodging. Conference Registration: $65 until September 10th, then $75 – includes conference, dinner Saturday and a special gift. (Registration is non-refundable). Please Note: Payments of $75 received after…
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The Power of Positivity. . .
When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid The new dawn blooms as we free it For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it If only we’re brave enough to be it Amanda Gorman, Inaugural Poem As I write this, Michigan is experiencing yet another surge…
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Now the Winter of Our Discontent
As I look out today, the sun beats down on my deck, chewing away at the melting edges of the heaping snow. Indeed, this winter has been a difficult one for many in recovery. Isolation, depression, and boredom sometimes conspire to challenge even those with years of recovery from alcoholism. We are sick of being…
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Real Change or Just Another New Years’ Resolution?
I wish I had a nickel for all the times I made myself promises, so-called New Years Resolutions but seldom did things change except for maybe a day or two, and then it was right back to drinking like I always had. One NYE after another, the years ticked by with no change despite all…
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This Too Shall Pass
Oh, how I used to hate it when AA thumpers would speak in platitudes. My life was falling apart and in their happy, sing-songy way, would spout off the seemingly endless stream of AA slogans. How it drove me crazy, “One day at a time,” “Think, think, think” and on and on. I literally wanted…
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Recovery in the New Normal
Life in isolated circumstances perhaps with job loss or financial constraints, separated from supportive family members and face-to-face recovery meetings can be a challenge for even for people with strong sobriety, let alone those who teeter precariously on the fence. We might feel lost in unknown “waters” and fear sets in. It is SO easy…
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2020: Facing Fear with Faith
“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.” — Bertrand Russell Around my sobriety birthday, I look back over the year and try to decide what theme showed up most for me in the past year. There were plenty of…
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Working with Newcomers
I have had the incredible opportunity to work with a group of women early in recovery who are just starting their incredible journey. There’s nothing more special than watching people start to get recovery, see their lives turn around, and gain back some self-respect. It is not only a privilege, it keeps me sober, centered…
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The Thump: Big Book Study
New open Big Book Study on Saturdays 9 a.m. This meeting is meant to be an experience in getting further perspective and understanding. THIS IS A STUDY NOT A SHARE OR DISCUSSION MEETING. You will not be required to read. The dictionary will be referenced often and outside sources are welcome (title, author, page must…