What does it mean that resentments are the number 1 offender? Resentments can be the cause of numerous forms of discomfort in our lives. Resentment with family, friends or the way I think life should go- for me resentment is often connected to my expectations. In my mind I expect something to go one way, and I… Read More Resentments are the #1 Offender- Erin G. DSM 10.17.21

Willingness. You must have a vast amount of willingness in order for this program to work. First, you have to be willing to suit up and show up, which is why forcing someone in to our rooms is never recommended. Then you have to be willing to listen with an open mind. You have to be willing to look… Read More Willingness- Laura F. DSM

Helping Other Alcoholics – Angela E. Des Moines, IA When I first received this topic to share on, I thought “Wow! This isperfect!” But, the funny thing is, I had really no idea why! I wracked mybrain trying to come up with why this is so important!Finally, what slapped me in the face is Tradition… Read More Our Primary Purpose

Directly after sharing Step Five with my sponsor, Carl, I realized that I desperately needed to become willing to allow God remove whatever defects and shortcomings harmful to my sobriety. I notice the Big Book tells us “then” not “later” to do Step Six! (P. 76) This could not be superficial, as many of my… Read More Letting Go & Letting God (Steps 6&7) – Bob S.

IN MEMORY of SOMEONE ELSE My group was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of its member; Someone Else’s passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Someone else has been with us for many years and someone did more than a normal person’s share of the work. Whenever… Read More Bob McD from WI

If you went to a larger meeting and saw a group of sober members gathered together chit chatting and drinking coffee, members who had five, ten or twenty years of sobriety, and you asked them: “what is an alcoholic?” my hunch is that passage from The Doctor’s Opinion would account for most replies to that… Read More Selfishness- JDL DSM

What exactly does that mean? Why does it mean something in AA and our fellowship? My experience is that I need this guiding principle truly because of my personality! When I was drinking I didn’t care about who I harmed, what I said or did – it was all about me trying to get mine,… Read More Principles Before Personalities – Anna J. 10/5/1997

People with alcohol addiction often relapse, especially during their early recovery.1 Relapse doesn’t mean that treatment has failed, and it’s not a sign of personal weakness. It is possible, with help, to make positive decisions that support long-term recovery and make avoiding relapse less difficult in the future. How Does Alcohol Addiction Change the Brain? Recovery is challenging,… Read More Is Relapse a Decision? – Caitlyn B. From alcoholicsannonymous.com

The holiday season is meant to be a joyous occasion that brings family and friends together. But even in the midst of all the excitement, there are often moments of stress and anxiety. If you are recovering from alcohol addiction, this broad spectrum of holiday emotions can challenge even your best intentions for recovery. Though… Read More Why the Holidays Are Hard for Recovery- Buddy T. (Shared from Verywellmind)