Category Archives: Addiction

Euphoric Recall Has Been A Major Party Of My Life

I never even heard of this term until last week. Now I seizing on it. It’s going to usher in a new level of sobriety for me. When an addict is in euphoric recall, you’re probably not emotionally sober. Pretty … Continue reading

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Under-Earning Thinking

I’m listening to Matt’s talk, number 113. Matt: “This is my fourth program. I balked at first.” “My troubles as an under-earner were of my own making.” “Victims don’t have a choice… Having had a spiritual awakening, I get the … Continue reading

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Well, That Sucked

I drove off tonight to attend a couple of 12-step meetings back to back at the same church. I get there and the whole church is dark. “Surely, it’s not closed for Martin Luther King Holiday?” I think. I call … Continue reading

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The Early AAs Were All Men

Dr. Bob’s son “Smitty” says: “The early alcoholics were all low-bottom, they were all men… There was one lady who came along fairly early in the program named Elsie, but they caught Elsie doing a little 13-step work on Dr. … Continue reading

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Tools For Healing Trauma

Neil Strauss writes: Whatever the case may be, just going to intensives or workshops is not enough. It’s important to maintain any shifts, revelations, or improvements after the first healing experience with the following four things: *Consistent Support: Decades of … Continue reading

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