Beware of those tentacles reaching out from the past because they have one thing in mind, leading you back to a drink or drug. I’m talking about an insidious creeping in of old behaviors and attitudes that can take down anyone, no matter how much time you have in sobriety. I used the picture of [...]
I remember the first time I went to a meeting with timers. It was in Southern California. I thought it was pretty funny until I realized people STILL ignored the time limit and continued to talk and talk and talk and talk about their problems, who did what to them, why there were resentful and [...]
If you haven't developed tools for your #recovery you put yourself at risk of relapse-create your toolbox and make sure you use those tools #
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Interesting study coming out of the Netherlands:
A parent seeking to teach their teen how to drink responsibly may be misguided if they believe allowing the drinking to happen at home is a good move. Science Daily recently posted a report which examined a new study of 428 Dutch families which found adverse results from at-home [...]
Face it: life can be really stressful at times. Maybe you work for a company that has been laying people off and you wonder when the ax is going to come down on you. Or you have a mortgage payment that you just barely make, so if those medical bills are going to be as [...]
A recovery what? It’s exactly what it sounds like – checking the tires, the oil, and even the windshield wiper fluid to make sure the car is in tip-top shape not only extends the life of the car but makes you feel more secure when you are driving. Maybe you have slacked on oil changes [...]
It's important to know your relapse warning signs. Think of this knowledge as an early warning system sort of like tsunami detectors #
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When I was in rehab back in the 80s, I remember very well the therapists words of warning: if you notice you are not taking care of your appearance, not caring about how you dress etc. see that as a warning sign for you. They noticed during those 30 days that when I was struggling, [...]
One of the easiest old behaviors to fall back into is blaming people for your problems. It’s so important to always come back to the core of every issue: what part did I play in this? What can I do to change it? If I can’t change it, what can I do to help myself [...]
Everyone says these days, “Be glad you have a job.” But that doesn’t help the person who is downright miserable. Maybe you have an abusive boss or you feel like your spirit is dying in a job you hate. The thing to do is make a plan. Start thinking about what job you would like [...]
I know you’re here. I see my statistics. Come out of the woodwork and comment! I’d love to hear your thoughts and get a discussion going.
It’s a provocative issue. I’m talking about the ones who say my way or the highway and conveniently forget the words in the Big Book such as “suggested.” I think the people at most risk are newcomers who are so turned off by hard-core dogma that they might not come back.
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