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  • Profile picture of Rich
    active 22 hours, 17 minutes ago
    24 Hours A Day May 6 AA Thought for the Day I’ve noticed that the ones who do the most for AA are not in the habit of boasting about it. The danger of building myself up too much is that, if I do, I’m in danger of having a fall. That pattern of thought goes with drinking. If one side of a boat gets too far up out of the water, it’s liable to tip over. Building myself up and drinking go together. One leads to the other. So if I’m going to stay sober, I’ve got to keep small. Have I got the right perspective on myself? Meditation for the Day The way sometimes seems long and weary. So many people today are weary. The weariness of others must often be shared by me. The weary and the heavy-laden, when they come to me, should be helped to find the rest that I have found. There is only one sure cure for world-weariness and that is turning to spiritual things. In order to help bring about the turning of the weary world to God, I must dare to suffer, dare to conquer selfishness in myself, and dare to be filled with spiritual peace in the face of all the weariness of the world. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may be a help to discouraged people. I pray that I may have the courage to help bring about what the weary world needs but does not know how to get.
  • Profile picture of Anthony Smith
    active 3 weeks ago
    Posted a update.
  • Profile picture of janiesah
    active 9 months, 1 week ago
    I let yall down guys. Limw i tried to stay clean from meth and then i suffered from pseudocyesis and guess what i binged so hard i overdosed. Granted mild overdose but still. Im so horrible
  • Profile picture of ChrisM
    active 1 year, 4 months ago
    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.
  • Profile picture of Jaymee
    active 1 year, 7 months ago
    These my people 💙
  • Profile picture of Nate F
    active 1 year, 10 months ago
    1 year and 8 months without a drink. Feeling very grateful today to have made it this far. The difference in my life and myself as a person is huge and I wouldn’t be here without Stepworks in London. I may not have stayed sober when I left, but it’s everything I learned during my time there that got me where I am today. I have no desire to touch alcohol again. The trials and tribulations I have faced in the last 20 months, and to have not picked up a drink, has shown me that I WILL make it. Thank you 🤍
  • Profile picture of Davey
    active 2 years ago
    Merry Christmas fam.
  • Profile picture of JJ
    JJ
    active 2 years, 3 months ago
    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).
  • Profile picture of Brandon Karr
    active 2 years, 9 months ago
    Posted a update.
  • Profile picture of tjcon
    active 3 years, 1 month ago
    Wednesday, March 17 Thought for the Day A.A. also helps us to hang onto sobriety. By having regular meetings so that we can associate with other alcoholics who have come through that same door in the wall, by encouraging us to tell the story of our own sad experiences with alcohol, and by showing us how to help other alcoholics, A.A. keeps us sober. Our attitude toward life changes from one of pride and selfishness to one of humility and gratitude. Am I going to step back through that door in the wall to my old helpless, hopeless, drunken life? Meditation for the Day Withdraw into the calm of communion with God. Rest in that calm and peace. When the soul finds its home of rest in God, then it is that real life begins. Only when you are calm and serene can you do good work. Emotional upsets make you useless. The eternal life is calmness and when you enter into that, then you live as an eternal being. Calmness is based on complete trust in God. Nothing in this world can separate you from the love of God. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may wear the world like a loose garment. I pray that I may keep serene at the center of my being.
  • Profile picture of acsmall1525
    active 3 years, 3 months ago
    300 days clean and sober today. When I first decided to get clean I didn't think this day was possible. My whole life has changed for the better. There has been many emotions I had to deal with SOBER that has been hard but needed to happen. It feels great to mend bonds with family and friends and to have the support I need to keep going. Remember it's not about the long term goal just focus on the goals for today and that is to stay sober. Anything is possible!
  • Profile picture of Deanna C
    active 3 years, 7 months ago
  • Profile picture of Doug Conrad
    active 3 years, 7 months ago
    I have to show some gratitude today to Stepworks of London, Stepworks of Nicholasville, my wife, kids,sister, brother in law and the company that is giving me a chance. 75 days ago I was lost in the madness of my addiction I had almost destroyed anyone or anything that I loved or loved me and after 25+ years of addiction and trafficking I only saw the same thing for what short life I had left. I never thought of my future or the future of my family. In my addiction I only went a day at a time and fuck the rest. Through all of that I damn near destroyed my marriage dcbs stepped in and took my kids from the home and I had no choice but to call my sister and brother-in-law who I had pretty much cut ties with because they didn't buy or sell drugs. I begged them to come get my 3 son's or they were going to Foster care without skipping a beat they were on their way to get my boys and bring them to there home of 4. After spending a couple days in jail my first thought was to go back home and smoke/shoot as much meth as I could hustle up after 3 or 4 days here my sister and brother-in-law came. My brother-in-law told me I was coming with them one way or another I thought of everything to try to not go. But I did and my wife and I checked into 2 different Stepworks which no doubt saved or lives. Today after doing the right things for a few months and joining the program we're both working paying taxes and about to move to the nicest place we've ever lived. I've started a job in a company that beliefs in second chances and after my background check everything is in the open and they even broke policy with the go ahead from the president from the the Japan plant. I feel blessed to have stumbled into not just a job but a career. They also do a lot of giving back to the community which is also good for my recovery
  • Profile picture of Valarie Hassett
    active 3 years, 8 months ago
  • Profile picture of Drew Miller
    active 3 years, 8 months ago
    Hey everyone...I remember something that was said to me at stepworks. I was ask my third time coming back what happened...what caused me to relapsed? The answer was just like everyone else who had to come back, no meetings, no sponsor, and no stepwork...and that was the truth ...and also not praying and staying spiritualy fit for life and to stay sober....I find myself in the same circle of madness again today...I have relapsed several times since I got out on July 4...I'm so ashamed and honestly can't believe I'm telling this to everyone. I'm broke and on verge of loosing everything once again. I'm in darkness inside and can't shake it off...I'm in pain inside my soul cause I can't pray to ask for help cause I'm so torn and just beat inside. All I want to do is go to a sober living in London or Corbin to be around my brothers who I have gotten to know and love. I have realized that is were I should have went as soon as I left treatment. Now I'm broke and trying to find a break to make some money to make that happen. I'm going to hit my knees in a few and ask GOD for forgiveness and turn my will over to him completely...and surrender for real. I can't do this anymore. I need my real family near me every day...my recovery family. I'm going to do whatever to make it happen...I need to swallow my pride and just do what it takes to be around recovery every day. Cause what I'm doing now is not working and I'm ready to sacrifice everything to get back down there were I feel like I have people who really care. Love and peace
  • Profile picture of cory rawlings
    active 4 years ago
    @chadjones Guess you made it that's great man
  • Profile picture of phumble
    active 4 years, 4 months ago
  • Profile picture of jhatfield300
    active 4 years, 4 months ago
    Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.
  • Profile picture of Johnny Hobbs
    active 4 years, 4 months ago
    Went to my first meeting today it was really good plan on going to more. #recovery
  • Profile picture of Matt
    active 4 years, 4 months ago
    Just for today, give yourself a break and allow someone else to think for you...
  • Profile picture of Jesse D Williams
    active 4 years, 5 months ago
    One love
  • Profile picture of Gene Gilbert
    active 4 years, 6 months ago
  • Profile picture of nadkilburn
    active 4 years, 6 months ago
    brand new to this app, hope it helps
  • Profile picture of OZ
    OZ
    active 4 years, 6 months ago
    Just wanted to express some gratitude for Stepworks as a whole, in particular the staff at in London. Pulled my head out of my ass so I could keep my eyes on the prize. Go Vikings! 😁