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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 see meth, I see fear. You see alcohol, I see social anxiety. You see track marks, I see depression. You see a Junkie, I see someone's son. You see a prostitute, I see someone's daughter caught in addiction. You see self-centeredness, I see addiction has taken over. You see a pill head, I see over prescribing of opiates. You see someone unwilling to change, I see someone hasn't connected with them yet. You see denial, I see someone hurting. You see someone nodding out, I see God showing us they need help. You see the end, I see the beginning. You see a dope fiend, I see a future success story. You see them, I see me. #shareyourpicture #endthestigma #Septemberisrecoverymonth #onedayatatime -
I've been so anti social lately but I'm ok every one!! Here's my newst song I just got my new mic yesterday here's a valentines day song for my Goddess in the stars lol 🌙 https://m.soundcloud.com/bobby-moon-46817192/intimate-destruction-valentines-day-goddess -
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 -
Wednesday, September 8 Thought for the Day Another of the mottoes of A.A. is "But for the Grace of God." Once we have fully accepted the program we become humble about our achievement. We do not take too much credit for our sobriety. When we see another suffering alcoholic in the throes of alcoholism, we say to ourselves: "But for the grace of God, there go I." We do not forget the kind of people we were. We remember those we left behind us. And we are very grateful to the grace of God, which has given us another chance. Am I truly grateful for the grace of God? Meditation for the Day A consciousness of God's presence as One who loves you makes all life different. The consciousness of God's love promotes the opening of your whole being to God. It brings wonderful relief from the cares and worries of our daily lives. Relief brings peace and peace brings contentment. Try to walk in God's love. You will have that peace which passes all understanding and a contentment that no one can take from you. Feel sure of God's unfailing love and care for you and for all His children. There is freedom and serenity in those who walk in God's love, held safe in His loving care. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may walk in God's love. I pray that, as I go, I may feel the spring of God's power in my steps and the joy of His love in my heart. -
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! -
Yesterday I get a call from my sister she hadn't been able to get in touch with my mom since she left sober living last week. My nephew had walked in the bathroom on here she was passed out left stuff laying out. My sister was crying she's got almost 10yrs sobriety and still had a hard time with it. My nephew was crying in the background saying memaw dead cuz he couldn't wake her up. How do u handle something like that -
Interview in a few minutes, prayers all goes well!!! All glory to God and grateful Stepworks started this journey! Love u all -
I got to chair my first NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meeting tonight it was sure a GREAT experience!!! #TRULY BLESSED -
The devil be a liar!! Don’t believe him, you can do it, matter fact, WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES US STRENGTH!!!
