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December 28 Depression “We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression.” Basic Text, p. 27 ––––=–––– As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time.  When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves.  However, if we do this, our depression may turn to despair.  We can’t afford to let depression lead us back to using. Instead, we try to go about the routine of our lives.  We make meeting attendance and contact with our sponsor top priorities.  Sharing with others about our feelings may let us know we aren’t the only ones who have been depressed in recovery.  Working with a newcomer can work wonders for our own state of mind.  And, most importantly, prayer and meditation can help us tap the power we need to survive depression. We practice acceptance and remember that feelings like depression will unquestionably pass in time.  Rather than struggle with our feelings, we accept them and ask for the strength to walk through them. ––––=–––– Just for today:  I accept that my feelings of depression won’t last forever.  I will talk openly about my feelings with my sponsor or another person who understands.

You all are my people! 💙💙

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Did government control lead to an opioid crisis? In this interview we hear from Addiction Expert and Stepworks Recovery Centers Founder, Dr. Tom Ingram. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BCoT0SP9Zs&t=5s

We are loved and our lives have meaning today. We do remarkable things with our lives— sometimes by accomplishing big goals, and sometimes simply by being ourselves. A member complained to her sponsor that as a homemaker she felt she wasn’t really doing enough with her life or her time, that maybe she should have done something more important. Her sponsor smiled. “Are you kidding? By breaking the cycle of addiction in your family, you’re changing history!” Our greatest achievements may not be the things anyone else ever knows about: The simple fact that we survive our own stories is monumental. That we go on to help others and live lives we can be proud of is beyond our wildest dreams. Whatever we do, we make a difference in the world because we are clean. -LC🔷

Thank God for AA.. and for 2nd, 3rd 4th chances!. I'm blessed to be where I'm at today with a good job nice place to live all a result of gods mercy and grace.. just to have peace of mind knowing I don't have to use today is a blessing!. 😁

Good morning 🌄 my brother's and sister's had a awesome week with the transition from one house to another as I prepare for the World Convention of Oxford House Association in Washington DC has opened the door with my family whom I haven't seen in 10 years my Gratitude to God and the program of Alcoholic Anonymous for the Blessings and the unknown Blessings happening in my life. Thank you all for being part of my process...

So grateful for AA today. It hastruly given me a chance to live a life free from the bondage of self. I have been amazed at all the things God has allowed to happen in my life thus far. Thank you Stepworks for the foundation you have given me to stand on! Just for today, I will continue to let God's will be done in my life. Love you all!

Doing better than I deserve. I hope all my brothers and sisters are doing well. Blessed to be clean, employed, and happy, just for today.

I am tired burnt out lonely depressed miserable and lost and I have no support I haven't reached out to my people like I should of. I am trying to sponsor myself. I feel like I have nobody gave everything away cause my disease. I am grateful to my 5 &7 yr old in the bed with me It sucks that I have to return them back to their mom later on after being away from them and having to give em back! It's a double edge sword and they are what gives me hope and meaning, but at the same time I still feel like I'm worthless and a piece of shit for what I caused in their life. Love is all I can give them and I am blessed to have them right now. I apologize to not reaching out to a lot of step work brothers I was there with. I r had a lot of phone troubles not to mention having my isolation pity party. I hate life my self and tired of living. I ain't put no junk in me or liquid courage downy neck but I feel like checking out and maybe my kids would be better off with out me down the road! My giving a damn has bout run out I felt love and I felt like a was a part of something there and I never had that. But I'm going to bed and wish all the step work bro's the best of life. Miss you guys and stay safe

Going tobthe sozo house wednesday....im so excited!!!!

Just finished unpacking the rest of my stuff at hope springs and am sitting with our recovery cat Connie on my lap and couldn’t be happier. Thank you everyone who I’ve met on this journey so far. I love you all❤️