Happiness “We come to know happiness, joy, and freedom.” – Basic Text, p. 9I If someone stopped you on the street today and asked if you were happy, what would…
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The value of the past “This firsthand experience in all phases of illness and recovery is of unparalleled therapeutic value. We are here to share it freely with any addict…
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Growing honesty “On a practical level, changes occur because what’s appropriate to one phase of recovery may not be for another.” – Basic Text, p. I05 When we first came…
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Identification “Someone finally knew the crazy thoughts that l had and the crazy things l’d done.” Addicts often feel terminally unique. We’re sure that no one used drugs like we…
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Guarding our recovery “Remember that we… are ultimately responsible for our recovery and our decisions.” – Basic Text, p. I03 Most of us will face choices that challenge our recovery.…
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