I try to practice these principles in all my affairs. Recently I have been singled out for some hate attention and pressure has been put on me to conform to the beliefs of others. I have recovered and I can stand up for what I believe in today. There is a fate worse than death, … Continue reading Neither Endorsing Or Opposing Causes
Vagrants
My sponsor once told me about Vagrants Here's the definition:1a : one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support b : one (such as a prostitute or drunkard) whose conduct constitutes statutory vagrancy My sponsor was referring to thoughts - such as worry, … Continue reading Vagrants
I Am F***ing Done
I used to be tolerant and seethe quietly to myself when members of AA who are definitely NOT alcoholics of my type made comments on my posts that were not in alignment with my point of view because I felt - Live and let live. But today was the last straw. Now what I have … Continue reading I Am F***ing Done
Back To Basics – 4- 1 Hr Wkshps = 12 Steps In A Month
Part 1: My group is putting this workshop on. I am taking it so that I can't be accused of contempt prior to investigation. Back in 1999 when I had first started the steps, I was living in upstate NY and my sponsor was out in S. California. My sponsor was taking me through the … Continue reading Back To Basics – 4- 1 Hr Wkshps = 12 Steps In A Month
Twisted Lives of Blameless Children
That's me. I am a twisted life. I am a blameless child. My father was a drunk. My mother left my father when I was 6 years old and got joint custody of me in 1968 that allowed my perpetually drunk father to have me every weekend. I had to go to visit my father, … Continue reading Twisted Lives of Blameless Children
Am I A Bleeding Deacon?
I was accused of such on this blog today by some members of AA. Bleeding Deacon is defined here. It is actually a misquote and is actually Bleating Deacon according to this article which is interesting. The person who accused me of this did so because I do not believe that the Big Book should … Continue reading Am I A Bleeding Deacon?
“Men and Women”, “People” and “Rape”
So, first of all, about 3 conferences ago, the conference, without discussing this with the groups, voted to alter the statement in the bilaws portion of the AA Service Manual which stated that in order to change the Big Book or the 12 x 12, 2/3rds vote of the WORLD WIDE FELLOWSHIP was needed, to … Continue reading “Men and Women”, “People” and “Rape”
I Am Writing This Post For A “Follower”
I noticed someone followed my blog here - and so I am sending this post out to them in hopes that it helps - I am not sure if my comment went through and since this IS a life and death illness, I figured I would try to help. The guy wrote a post on … Continue reading I Am Writing This Post For A “Follower”
Candida – and Alcoholism
My sponsee has been feeling dizzy, fell down, could not speak, went to the ER and got a bunch of tests done - and was told that she has 05 alcohol level in her blood??? She told them she has not drank for almost a year, but they did not believe her, because they have … Continue reading Candida – and Alcoholism
A Recent Experience At A “Freedom Festival”
I attended a "Freedom Festival" in a far-off state. A guy there decided to hold an AA meeting every day that we were there. He provided a host-tent for the meeting and put in the schedule. He confided in me that he has never done the steps himself and just wanted to provide a safe … Continue reading A Recent Experience At A “Freedom Festival”
Anonymous Alcoholics 