A Doctors Opinion

May 1, 2020Posted inAlcoholism, Uncategorized
The Doctor’s Opinion (found in the forward, page XXV of the book, Alcoholics Anonymous) is a very important part of the book. It usually is the first thing an alcoholic reads (or should read) as part of the introduction to the AA program. Alcohol presents itself to an alcoholic like…

Steps 7-9ish of the AA Program

April 17, 2020Posted inAlcoholism, Tools
How do we perform these steps? With Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness. With Steps 4 and 5 we discover our shortcomings, then share them with another person. With 6 and 7 we decide to accept our strengths and give away our shortcomings, with action and prayer. With 8 and 9 we…

Today is my wife’s birthday

April 1, 2020Posted inFamily
Today is my wife, Helen's birthday, and I am so so grateful I am able to celebrate it with her. She is the mother of my two children; my soul-mate who knows more about me than anyone. I am so grateful she is alive, as she battled and defeated an…

The best thing to do to stop drinking

March 31, 2020Posted inAlcoholism
We have to stop drinking. The first drink is what gets us. It sets in motion the craving that won't stop until you pass out. If you can't control how much you drink that's a clear sign you have an addiction. We have lost the ability to control our drinking…