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Throughout my many years in and out of recovery from alcoholism, I have had quite a few Christians try to discourage me from going to AA, because it is "not strictly Christian." This last week something happened that has confirmed to me that AA is where God wants me for my recovery. Last week...

Throughout my many years in and out of recovery from alcoholism, I have had quite a few Christians try to discourage me from going to AA, because it is "not strictly Christian." This last week something happened that has confirmed to me that AA is where God wants me for my recovery. Last week...

Hi Everyone, I have been in AA for over 22 years now. In the past few years, my son had been drinking pretty heavily. Well, a couple of months ago, he called me from rehab. He was there for alcohol and heroin addiction. His heroin addiction was no surprise. He was treated for that about ten...

In my previous thread titled Praise God for AA, someone replied with lies about 12 Step programs. Here are the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the link to AA's website. Alcoholics Anonymous : The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and...

I'd like to apologize to everyone here for my argumentative nature in my discussion about Addiction with Anonym00s. I am always motivated to protect people with mental health issues from misinformation about the diagnosis and treatment of any issue. Please forgive me for getting carried away...

I had the opportunity to stay in a hotel that offered a light buffet each evening. Included in the buffet were two free drinks of wine, beer, or liquor. Where were these hotels when I was drinking? Praise God I was not tempted. I am so grateful that God released me of the obsession to...

My mother is diagnosed Bipolar disorder, but my therapist and I think she may have some undiagnosed Borderline traits. Her thinking is very twisted, and she can be very passive aggressive and manipulative. Last night, she and I had a heated discussion. It seems that whenever my childhood...

I had to go off Cymbalta, which was working really well for me, due to a health concern. Now, I am starting Celexa, and have not been on it for long, and not at a therapeutic level yet. So, I am experiencing a ton of agitation, anxiety, and lethargy. I am afraid to interact with people, for...

I have been visiting my daughter in Michigan for the past two weeks. I live outside of Philadelphia, PA. I am enjoying spending time with my grandchildren, and helping my daughter, who is due to have her third child anyday now. However, I am also grateful that I can attend AA meetings while...

I have been visiting my daughter in Michigan for the past two weeks. I live outside of Philadelphia, PA. I am enjoying spending time with my grandchildren, and helping my daughter, who is due to have her third child anyday now. However, I am also grateful that I can attend AA meetings while...

Borderline Personality Disorder DSM IV Criteria A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: 1...

I am so grateful for AA and the 12 Steps. I am home, nursing a bad wound, , having been hospitalized for two weeks in January. When I was in rehab a little more than two years ago, I wisely completed the first three steps. I basically took Step 3 when my counselor was preparing to request more...

I am so grateful for Awhile AA and the 12 Steps. I am home, nursing a bad wound, , having been hospitalized for two weeks in January. When I was in rehab a little more than two years ago, I wisely completed the first three steps. I basically took Step 3 when my counselor was preparing to...

While I celebrated two years sober on January 15, I was not able to attend the AA Anniversary meeting this past Sunday. Fortunately, my friend went to that meeting and picked up my coin. I love the anniversary meetings because we celebrate people's time sober, from 24 hours, to sometimes...

Thanks to working the 12 Steps with my sponsor, I am able to say that on Sunday, January 15th, I got two years of sobriety. I was in the hospital till today, so I could not post about it till now. I have been in AA since 1989, but never completed all 12 Steps till this sobriety. I am...

Thanks to working the 12 Steps with my sponsor, I am able to say that on Sunday, January 15th, I got two years of sobriety. I was in the hospital till today, so I could not post about it till now. I have been in AA since 1989, but never completed all 12 Steps till this sobriety. I am...

I have been on a self-destructive downward spiral for the past two weeks. Let me give you some background. Prior to making some radical changes in my behavior, I was an abusive, manipulative witch to my entire family. My children took the brunt of my anger and rage. When I got better, I...

Please pray for my son's friend's family, and my son, Sean. His best friend since high school is brain dead from a cocaine overdose. My son used to do drugs, but stopped years ago. My son turned away from God years ago, and I am praying this tragedy brings him back to the Lord. My prayer for...

I have BPD and Bipolar Disorder, and am in recovery for alcoholism. I am asking for prayer because I recently had a problem with Percocet, prescribed legitimately for herniated discs. I now see a Suboxone psychiatrist, and cannot take narcotic painkillers while on Suboxone. So, I am taking...

I am an alcoholic in recovery. I am asking for prayer from people in recovery. I had a problem with Percocet, which was legitimately prescribed for herniated discs. So, I found a Suboxone psychiatrist, covered by my insurance, and have been on that for six weeks. He told me I can take Ultram...