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So this isn’t directly related to recovery, but I just had coffee for the first time since being at Step Works. I had a latte with two whole double shots of espresso and I think I’m losing my mind -
✌️🫶Thought for Today What worries you, masters you. ~John Locke Master your FEAR, and the world is yours. (thanks Stu K.) Life is such a precious thing You are a miracle with every smile you bring yes the sun will rise and set, that is a blessing from above we all walk with hour glasses unsure of when we’ll go—so we love yes love is life and life is full of love life We make our own realities by being true to thine own self . so this is the way we strive to live Life is such a precious thing . It is all in your perspective. Michelle B. -
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. -
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🔷 -
She pulls all the strings he hates his very being theres always something missing in his world that he can't see she controls his everymove he does what she says to do he doesn't have any choice she will make him use he knows it isnt right but doesn't put up a fight he always lets her win yeah the relationship is real tight it's always a one way street she keeps him down he sees he's beat he's about to give up he can't stand on his two feet once they had real fun but those time are forever gone he's gave all he can give now he don't think he wants to live times have got real tough and he needs a special touch so she picks him up real high and then lets him down agian it's hard for him to be as strong hasn't eaten in so long hes lost alot weight and she kicks him while he's down now he thinks he's loosing his mind His family tells him no that it's time for him to go she's caused him so much damage he hangs his head and cries the pain is so real this ain't the way he used to feel she used to make him happy now he's so sad he wants to die it's courage that he needs he's brave he starts to see he's got to let her go so he can change his life was she his friend or was she not seemed she always gave him a shot but once she took over she took up all his time but only when he sees how selfish she can be can he get the courage as he slowly starts to rise he must remain Soo brave he can do it day by day and as he gets his strength up there's a fire in his eyes he knows that it's ok he don't need her anyway and as he breaks her chains he screams out her name in anger she hears his pain he finally has the strength and he looks at her in the eyes and he finally gets the guts to tell crystal her goodbye -
Just for all those people out thier that thinks life is easy it's not yea sure u may have a decent job and a decent place to lay down but sometimes those things are just things and most of the time u need to look at the bigger picture trust in your higher power me my self I'm still struggling with that but I have so many people around me that care a few in puticular they know who they are and I'm greatful everyday for them. And another thing stick with the steps and your sponsor. -
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 -
I'm on a spiritual high like no other. Don't know if I can even sleep. I've finally surrendered as long as I don't drive and let God be God this thing will work. I'm truly grateful for my higher power, the fellowship. Been in the darkness long enough time to change it all. Benny H. Alcoholic
