Returning to AA
In November 2019, after some deliberation, I decided to leave AA and try my hand at moderate drinking. At first, it went great. Until it didn’t. [ Read More... ]
How Life Became Unmanageable
Reflections on how life became unmanageable both the first time I came into AA and this most recent time. [ Read More... ]
Things I’m Powerless Over
I’m powerless over all persons, places and things other than myself. [ Read More... ]
Leaving Alcoholics Anonymous: An Introduction
The first blog in a series of 10 detailing my decision to leave the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. [ Read More... ]
12 Steps to Humility
Today, I had my monthly meeting with my sponsor to have a philosophical discussion on Step 7. We also talked about a recent resentment of mine. And spiritual growth in this process, especially concerning my confidence.” [ Read More... ]
The 5 Remembrances: A Buddhist Discourse on Powerlessness and Acceptance
Last week, I had an attack of absolute rage. It was a resentment brought on by my failure to realize my powerlessness over people, places and things. [ Read More... ]
25 Minute Little Apple Talk
I had the pleasure of speaking for 25 minutes at a speaker meeting that my friend facilitates. I’ve attached my audio recording. I’d love to know what you think. [ Read More... ]
Reflections on Acceptance
It might sound cliche, but in AA you’ll hear the phrase god will do for you what you can’t do for yourself quite often. And that has definitely been my experience where acceptance is concerned. [ Read More... ]
Reflections on Co-Dependence
The Thursday meeting that I attend has a unique structure: each week’s leader chooses a topic and 6 readings out of the book As Bill Sees It. This week I led and I choose the topic of Co-Dependence. [ Read More... ]
10 Minute New Year Talk
I had the pleasure of speaking for 10 minutes at a speaker meeting that my friend facilitates. I’ve attached my audio recording. I’d love to know what you think. [ Read More... ]