Sobriety Survival101

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What does a sponsor do?   If you are seeking a sponsor to assist you in your recovery program   please review the following information so you have a more clear understanding   of the importance of this position and how it can affect your recovery program. A brief history of sponsorship:   The idea of sponsorship was born in A.A., the original 12 step fellowship.   The book "Living Sober" an AA publication, describes how the term "sponsor" came about.     In the earliest days of A.A., the term "sponsor" was not in the A.A. jargon.  Then a few   hospitals in Akron, Ohio and New York began to accept alcoholics (under that diagnosis) as patients -- If a sober A.A. member would agree to "sponsor" the sick man or woman.  The sponsor took the patient to the hospital, visited him or her regularly, was present when the patient was discharged, and took the patient home and then to the A.A. meeting.  At the meeting, the sponsor introduced the newcomer to

Reflection for the Day The slogans of the Program are seemingly clear and simple. Yet they may still have different meanings for different people, according to their own experiences and reactions to the words and ideas. Take, for example, the slogan,  Let Go and Let God.  For some people, it may suggest that all we have to do is sidestep the challenges that confront us and, somehow, God will do all the work. We must remember that God gives us free will, intelligence, and good senses—it is clearly His intention that we use these gifts. If I’m receptive, God will make His will known to me step by step, but I must carry it out.  Do I sometimes act as if surrender to God’s will is a passport to inertia? Today I Pray May my “passport” be stamped with “action.” May my travels be motivated by challenges I can readily recognize as things to do, not things to watch. I pray that I may make the most of my gifts from God, of talents that I am aware of and some I have yet to discover. May I not “le

Making an Addiction Recovery Plan Making a Recovery Plan History of Addiction The purpose of describing the development of your addiction is to remind you why recovery is important (should your motivation wane) and explain how you came to have an addiction in a way that does not promote shame. Write out the following: Addictions and mental health problems in your family of origin (including extended family) Problems in your home and development while you were growing up Time line of coping strategies you used growing up (prior to addiction) How you related to others as you grew up…your role in your family (hero, scapegoat, lost child, etc.) Budding and development of your addiction Your 10 worst moments while acting out Things you did to try to stop that didn’t work Non-judgmental summary paragraph about how your addiction came to be Recovery & Relapse Prevention Plan The following areas should be addressed in your recovery plan. Some areas only require that you list items. Others

Upon Awakening  Upon awakening, I turn my consciousness to Your Presence Father, the Love, I am, the created individual I am. I am filled with gratitude for what You have in mind for me today. I now hyperlink to You, Father for everything-one I need. My intent is to focus my attention on Your intention, Father, and I Golden Key all else - I am devoted, dedicated, committed to realizing Your Presence within me Father first, then knowing, realizing, living my mission, as You Will. I am empowered by Your Grace, as I am Your son, and a loving brother to all. My mission is now clear, I am sharing all I am given Spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally and social with whomever You will. You have already provided everyone I am to share with here and now. I am created in Your image and likeness, so I have many of Your attributes by Your grace, I receive Your gifts and talents, and I pass them on. My skills are ever growing more loving, wise and useful, I am becoming fluent in our first l

Step 1 - I admit that I am powerless over my addiction and that my life has become unmanageable     ·        Have you seriously damaged your relationships with other people because of your addictive behaviors? If so, list the relationships and how you damaged them.       ·        If other people have told you how you how your have hurt them, then write down what they said.       ·        Describe any missed appointments that resulted from your addictive behaviors.       ·        Describe any memory lapses where you cannot account for where you were.       ·        Describe any times that you cannot recall how you got home.       ·        Describe times and ways that you have significantly neglected or damaged relationships with your loved ones in order to indulge in your addictive behaviors or because you were recovering from your addictive behaviors.       ·        Describe any illnesses that have resulted from your addictive behaviors.       ·        If your addictive behavior contri