Having finished a resentment inventory, seeing where I have been selfish, dishonest, self-seeking, frightened, and where I have acted immorally, and to whom I owe amends... Having finished fear inventory, where I have scrutinized immoral actions I have taken behind my fears...and have added to the list of people to whom I owe amends... Having … Continue reading When You Have Recovered, Who Are You, To You?
Are Most Alcoholics In AA, Un-recovered Adult Children?
Above is A.I.'s definition. Para-alcoholism is a term coined from the Big Red Book of ACA. On p. 23 of that book it states "It is important to note that we have taken in or internalized both parents. This includes the parent who appears more functional compared to the alcoholic or chemically addicted parent. Our … Continue reading Are Most Alcoholics In AA, Un-recovered Adult Children?
Quote from Joe And Charlie –
Joe & Charlie - Part 3 - AA Speakers - AA History & The Doctors Opinion https://youtu.be/SOg1GSQdnaU Alcoholism is not anything new. You'll find references to alcoholism as far back as human history is recorded. One of the oldest recordings of human history is to be found in the Bible. And in the book of … Continue reading Quote from Joe And Charlie –
Cleveland Pamphlet, Part 1
I got to go see my sponsor this past week, up in Sheridan, WY and he gave me this pamphlet....
Tradition 10: Neither Endorsing Nor Opposing Any Causes
Disclaimer: This is MY blog - has nothing to do with AAWS so I write what I want. This post is for: Adult Children of Alcoholics Who Are Also Alcoholic...I went on a trip this week with a long-time AA member/friend/sponsee to visit my sponsor and then to an AA retreat at a friend's ranch … Continue reading Tradition 10: Neither Endorsing Nor Opposing Any Causes
Are you a Para-Alcoholic?
What is this? Well, if you grew up with alcoholics as care-givers, you are probably a para-alcoholic. P. 456 of the Big Red Book of Adult Children of Alcoholics states: What this means is that if I became alcoholic as an Adult Child - I also use my own chemicals as drugs - therefore - … Continue reading Are you a Para-Alcoholic?
Tradition 3
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. If you want to keep the water pure and clean and the ground pristine - we must all be alcoholic, in the analogy... That is the only requirement for membership. These days it's a clusterf**k. Everybody wants the unity we have worked so hard … Continue reading Tradition 3
Tradition 2
God is living water. God nurtures all and must be kept wild and free. The container that is spiritual principles gives God a direction to move in - in this case - to help alcoholics. We use the Traditions. As in the illustration - our job is to tend the banks of the living water. … Continue reading Tradition 2
The Original Manuscript – It’s All About The $
About 7 years ago an uninformed group conscience of the Board of Trustees stopped a sale of the Original Manuscript by Sotheby's. They heard about it and made the decision and filed the injunction in 45 minutes. Lois had loaned this document to her caregiver who had subsequently died of a heart attack right after … Continue reading The Original Manuscript – It’s All About The $
Tradition 1: Addendum
Yesterday, we found out that this oldtimer commited suicide. He was a regular at the club and had 44 years. He always seemed like he was "doing fine". He had a "plug in the jug" message. Our common welfare must come first, AA must continue to live or most of us will surely die.... Perhaps … Continue reading Tradition 1: Addendum
