My Guilt, Shame, and Remorse
Last week at the Wednesday meeting, we celebrated John’s 13 years of sobriety. Thirteen years.…
The Armor I Wear
I feel like I’m wearing protective armor. On the outside, it’s polished: a warm smile,…
Thinking Through the Eighth Step
Step 8: Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to…
The Intervention
In 2007, my brother was a full-blown alcoholic. Some days he would go to work. …
My Step Work – All My Answers
One of the central tenants of the AA program is working the Steps. To keep…
My Big Share
I was asked to speak at the 19-year celebration for Cathy. Here’s the talk that…
Finding a Serene Mind
Slowing Down My father also used to tell me, “Slow down, Son.” I was a…
Reading “We Agnostics” and Working Step 3
I decided to give chapter 4 in the big book another read-through. I initially thought…
I liked you better when you were drinking!
No wonder people relapse. I was so happy when I was drinking. People liked me…
Who is My Higher Power?
Do I have to pick just one? A “Power greater than ourselves” hmmm. I can…