Self-pity or recovery—it’s our choice “Self-pity is one of the most destructive of defects; it will drain us of all positive energy.” – Basic Text, p. 80 In active addiction,…
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Powerlessness and personal responsibility “Through our inability to accept personal responsibilities we were actually creating our own problems.” – Basic Text, p. I3 When we refuse to take responsibility for…
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Reservations “Relapse is never an accident. Relapse is a sign that we have a reservation in our program.” – Basic Text, p. 79 A reservation is something we set aside…
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The recovery partnership “As long as l take it easy and make a commitment with my Higher Power to do the best l can, l know l will be taken…
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Carrying the message, not the addict “They can be analyzed, counseled, reasoned with, prayed over, threatened, beaten, or locked up, but they will not stop until they want to stop.”…
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