Friends
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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. -
The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences* which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward God’s universe. The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way which is indeed miraculous (p. 25). -
Completed my first week of work at the Toyota dealership which I never would have gotten this position at this company without sobriety or knowing people in recovery. It went well and I actually like being here. Life is good. How is everyone? -
Hey everyone new here. I have been using meth on and off for almost 2 years. I was clean for 6 months and I relapsed. I have overdosed 6 different times. I have 3 kids. Who live with my mom and dad but I stay there some times. I love my kids I would never use around them. When I broke it off with my ex he turned me in to child protective services for neglect and drug use. They are now sending my children to have hair follicles done... -
You are worthy. And you have a purpose. never forget that our biggest break down can be our biggest break through!!! -
Just wanted to thank Rich, I got a new phone and got it downloaded I think my computer is hit
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57 days clean today and homeless shelter won't let us stay here any longer. Dunno what to do or where to go. Couples SOBER living won't take our insurance. What do we do now?
