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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost

Group Mission: To create an open and understanding forum for those in addiction, mental, physical, social, financial and of course religious recovery in an online support group format.


It is my hope this group will attract fellow mental health professionals as members and .. Read more

Group Mission: To create an open and understanding forum for those in addiction, mental, physical, social, financial and of course religious recovery in an online support group format.


It is my hope this group will attract fellow mental health professionals as members and .. Read more

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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 14, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by ashortbeauty
Today is a new day
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 6, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Sherri-VT
I had the meeting st interesting discussion on the topic The opposite of addiction is connection. Thoughts? How do you improve your connections?
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
May 31, 2018May 2018

Posted by Jinxsdad
The apple didn't fall far from the tree. My adult son came to me last year and asked for help going to rehab. He wanted to go where I went in 2000. He got in and stayed sober for 10 months. Called me last night to tell me he relapsed and got caught ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
May 26, 2018May 2018

Posted by DonS
Hi all! In recovery for 36 years. For me the self help program Bill and Bob was helpful, usually left meeting during announcements before the closing after a month or so. The important part of recovery for me is regularly talking to other people in ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jul 6, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Kat-purrx2
I just joined the Agnostic site a couple days ago. I’m glad to find a group specifically geared to people with substance abuse issues. Also your experience with any 12 step programs, be they good or bad or seeking. I’m in Cleveland, near the ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jul 6, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Starfodder
I have much to write for this group but lack the energy at present to write a long winded post so I thought to just post short snippets of my dance with addiction. I found myself in the hospital after many months of drinking a case of beer a day.. ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 17, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by SalC
Instead of using the word "spirituality" I have been using the word "emotionality". I think the word spirituality has too much religious baggage and besides, emotionality still describes a wonderful emotional experience that you can have in recovery....
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Feb 27, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by DaveAaron
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed in the chapter "We Agnostics" Bill goes out of his way to force his belief in god upon the new man. I have consistently followed the instructions in the book and have "tour guided" many men through the steps ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
May 12, 2018May 2018

Posted by kmdskit3
12 STEPS FOR NON-BELIEVERS Will be posting my own version.
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jul 25, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Jlangston70
“Yeah, I have a problem with the absolutism of that. “I’m an alcoholic, I’ll never be cured.” I said, “Wait a minute, there’s something called willpower.” I don’t buy into the higher-power thing. The closest thing I have to religion...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
May 4, 2018May 2018

Posted by ashortbeauty
Find someth ing good about today and let that lead you forward
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Apr 29, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by mertheist
I have been in a twelve-step program for about 4 months, but am just now trying to actively work the steps. Working Step One was really helpful to me, but I am so stuck on Step Two and the higher power crap. Any advice?
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Apr 27, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Fibonacci1618
How do you handle someone reminding you of your Alcohol or drug endused mistakes ? I'm looking for defusing and healthy comments that have a firm but respectful approach. I have plenty of self destructive responses that land them in the hospital ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jul 14, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by ashortbeauty
Each step matters
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 23, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Jlangston70
Today I chose...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jul 7, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by ashortbeauty
For you...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 16, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Beatnik
The Feared Path to Serenity. Take me away, To my mind's eye. Take me away, To where dreams fly. Fly me home to where the heart is, All the way back, so I can feel like a kid. The adult life, I can not cope, I need my fix, I need my dope. Like a ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 26, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Marcie1974
Has anyone tried LifeRing Secular Recovery? I played around on SMART a bit but LifeRing looks more user friendly (or more Marcie-friendly, lol). I am sucking it up and going to an AA meeting tonight. I've discovered that the god part doesn't bother...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 14, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by anthonyco
Interesting article about the National Recovery Study. "The US media often presents stories about substance problems. However, there are fewer stories about how individuals resolve these problems. The National Recovery Study ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Aug 14, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Jlangston70
Perspective
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Mar 22, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Melbates
I've posted quite a few things about my depression since joining the site. I know I joined the group but didn't realize I'd joined the group. So, essentially, I didn't know this group existed. LOL
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 8, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Sherri-VT
I just discovered this awesome book for those unbelieving 12 steppers amount us.
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jul 18, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Starfodder
So who is in control of your life?.. You?.. or have you given your power.. your life.. away to a substance or behavior? Life is a series of choices and you have control over much of what affects your life.. more accurately.. you have control over ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Aug 19, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by firecracker
This has gotten difficult. No, I'm not thinking about drinking. Well, I guess that's a lie. I am not thinking about having a drink. That's more accurate. So what has gotten difficult? Let me explain (warning, I have written a bit of a book here, ...
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Recovery: Achieving The Life You Want Or The Life You Lost
Jun 1, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by anthonyco
This is an interesting read for the newcomer and other atheists concerning AA's (and NA, CA, etc.) principles. It's horrifying that so many of us in recovery are subjected and coerced into that organization. How it's "suggested" we follow it or ...
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Posted by Fibonacci1618This is an article discussing the differences and similarities between a 12 Step Program and SMART Recovery. I'm curious about your thoughts or experiences between the two..... [thefix.com]

Posted by DeeWomanI would only change the word “hero” to “warrior” ?✌?

Posted by Jlangston70Perspective

Posted by ashortbeautyEach step matters

Posted by ashortbeautyFor you...

Posted by Marcie1974Look what I got!

Posted by Jlangston70Today I chose...

Posted by ashortbeautyToday is a new day

Posted by ashortbeautyBelieve in you

Posted by Sherri-VTI’m new to this group.

Posted by ashortbeautyChat will be open from 6-8p EST week nights Weekends I still med y'alls input for a timeframe

Posted by ashortbeautyStole this from the singles group. Thought it would fit perfectly here

Posted by ashortbeautyFind someth ing good about today and let that lead you forward

Posted by ashortbeautyDon't beat yourself up. Recovery takes time. Allow yourself that time to heal

Posted by ashortbeautySomething people forget to give those of us who've overcome xyz...Respect. So mad respect to every one of you for succeeding in today's struggle

Posted by Rudy1962Self sacrificing people tend to forget this.
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