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Tips to Get Through the Holidays – Part One

Focus on the true meaning of the holiday or event rather than the food orgy that sometimes accompanies it. Don’t set yourself up to feel bad because of unrealistic expectations of what the holiday will bring. Sometimes we’re with family; … Continue reading

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I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I put off doing a 9th Step for some time.  I was afraid of the reactions from my loved ones, to whom I did my 9th Step.  I was afraid of … Continue reading

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It’s not a matter of willpower

As I work my program in these drastic coronavirus times, I am reminded how powerless I am over my disease. Now is the time to stick to my routine more than ever. It is my foundation. Just because the rug … Continue reading

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