Although I have a strong sense of higher power in my life, I did not understand how admitting one’s powerlessness and putting faith in a higher power would aid in eliminating my compulsive eating.
Tag: 12 steps
A Newborn Kitten, 12 Steps, and One Night of Fatherhood
When I put him in his makeshift little crib I had the first of several revelations that night: “When you were using you probably would have let that kitten die.” At that moment I fully embraced the experience.
There's Nothing Wrong With You If AA Doesn’t Work
It isn’t that you’re incapable of being honest with yourself, or that you’re not working a “program” well enough. You are not too broken, or too far gone.
Dennis Rodman Pushing To Get Sober Again After Recent Relapse
Despite relapsing, Dennis Rodman said he’s still focused on his recovery and doesn’t think he’s undone the progress he’s made over the past year. Dennis Rodman says he’s in contact with his sponsor and attending AA meetings again after letting his sobriety slip two weeks ago. According to TMZ, the star was out in the… Continue reading Dennis Rodman Pushing To Get Sober Again After Recent Relapse
Support for President Trump is Not Sober
We would not accept from our sponsees things that President Trump does, without remorse, on a daily basis. If you go to 12-step meetings and you’re a MAGA person, here’s something fun to try. Pick a public statement of President Trump’s — one that isn’t explicitly political, as we wouldn’t want politics to sully the… Continue reading Support for President Trump is Not Sober
Russell Brand On Rock Bottom, Importance Of 12-Step Fellowship
“Sharing your story with another addict, as I did in my recovery, proved vital. Nothing I said to this person was too boring or terrible or trivial to him.” Russell Brand never shies from talking about his experience with addiction and recovery. Ahead of attending Wellspring, the three-day “wellness festival” happening in Palm Springs Oct.… Continue reading Russell Brand On Rock Bottom, Importance Of 12-Step Fellowship
AA Meetings Are Thriving In A Country Where Alcohol Is Illegal
A new episode of PBS’s “Frontline” offers a glimpse inside Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Iran. Alcohol is banned in the Islamic Republic of Iran, but the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous is alive and well in a country where the consequences for drinking are severe. Many Iranians are starting to believe the true cost of alcohol—everything… Continue reading AA Meetings Are Thriving In A Country Where Alcohol Is Illegal
Kelly Osbourne Discusses Relapse, Celebrating One Year Sober
“To cut a long story short things got really dark. I gave up on everything in my life but most of all I gave up on myself.” When Demi Lovato ended up hospitalized last month for an apparent overdose, one celebrity to speak out and support her was Kelly Osbourne. Osbourne has been public in the… Continue reading Kelly Osbourne Discusses Relapse, Celebrating One Year Sober
Do AA's Promises Come True?
After completing the 12 steps, a long-time member of AA shares his experience of the 9th step promises. Russell Brand recently released his own creative interpretation of AA’s Twelve Steps. As a recovering alcoholic myself (since 12/30/1983), I admire how he captures the essence of the program, while still more or less respecting its tradition… Continue reading Do AA's Promises Come True?
Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
The national coffee brand raises money for non-profits offering recovery services and funds monthly sober living scholarships. Coffee and recovery go hand-in-hand, whether the beverage is being served at 12-step meetings, or just helping someone start their day in the morning. Now, a small-batch, craft coffee company is working to support recovery efforts, one cup… Continue reading Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time