le diable rit avec nous, les fous. for my people, the mentally ill, the camps have never ended. we have to seek refuge in being legion, therefore we are many, we are not anonymous, we are sedated by force with medication that kills us early on in life and leads for many into an existence...
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my sponsor helped me to come to realize the importance of not assignin value to opportunities that hinged on uncertain circumstances. such expectations often led me to develop a misguided sense of entitlement, creatin undue pressure on both myself and those around me, as i clung to conditions that needed to be met for my...
throughout my experiences in the rooms, i have encountered very few individuals strugglin with alcoholism who could be considered lackin in intelligence. on the contrary, many who identify as alcoholics and actively engage with the twelve spiritual principles of the program are often quite bright. a common thread among them is the misguided belief that...
i never considered myself selfish or self-absorbed durin the days of doin my dirt. why would i want to create chaos for myself or others? i always believed i was the one who genuinely cared enough to lend a hand. for years, this was my self-reflection while i was caught up in my own shit....
my journey toward sobriety and recovery was greatly influenced by my sponsor, who consistently challenged me with thought-provokin questions that forced me to confront my ego and pride. as a newcomer in the rooms, i found this approach incredibly frustratin; it felt like an unwelcome intrusion into my already tumultuous emotions. however, i recognized that...
i vividly remember the overwhelmin weight of the crisis i had created for myself, one that i could neither delay nor escape, my struggle with alcoholism. this battle had led me to seek refuge in the rooms on multiple occasions. each time, i would gather my thoughts and concoct yet another misguided strategy to conquer...
spiritual growth unfolded for me through the application of spiritual principles in my life. although i couldnt perceive or feel the changes as they took place within me, there was no denyin that transformation was underway. as i began to shed my old self, removin my sunglasses, cuttin my hair, and alterin my overall appearance,...
Well it's certainly not going to be easy to stay sober for the day when your mind is jammed with selfishness, self centeredness, and fear. As if once again you've crossed some line. One minute things are ok then the next? All is lost, you're going down and can't pull up.. You, them, the past...
with the help of recovery i have developed the skill to enhance my emotional sobriety by applyin the lessons learned from others in recovery. how did this transformation take place? let me explain. i hold onto the straightforward solutions and the positive outcomes they yield. it is not my role to redefine how i engage...
the journey toward humility truly began for me when i entered the halfway house where i would spend the next two and a half years of my life. while it might not seem significant to others, it marked a pivotal moment for me; i was at the jumpin off point of deep internal struggle, feelin...