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From the lens Alcoholics Anonymous And Recovery - Squidoo Stories.

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  • InspirationbyDmarie Jan 31, 2012 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Very awesome. I am 17 months sober and thank YOU for sharing the information. I know how overwhelming it can be for beginners and feel this lens is a wealth of knowledge and resources.
  • Toolesque Jun 12, 2011 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    I wrote one lens with my own experience, strength and hope. Thank you so much for this insightful lens!!!!
  • darciefrench Apr 10, 2011 @ 5:46 pm | delete
    Many thanks for this lens. Squid angel blessed and featured on message from bill w.
  • Dick B. Dec 7, 2010 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    Curt's remark demonstrates the diversity of ways in which alcoholics and addicts are getting clean and sober these days. "Higher Powers" can be light bulbs, radiators, Big Dippers, Santa Claus, Somebody, the AA Group, Gertrude, "it," or nothing at all. For those who want to rely on these, so be it. But the early A.A. reliance on the power, love, forgiveness, healing, freedom from fear and shame, everlasting life, and abundant life available to those who believe in God and come to Him through Jesus Christ offers much much more to Christians in recovery. See The Dick B. Christian Recovery Guide, 3rd ed., 2010 www.dickb.com/Christian-Recover-Guide.shtml
  • curtarmstrong Dec 7, 2010 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    This is a very good post. I have to say that I am torn in between. At one point, I believe in a higher power and believing in that can treat you of your condition. However, shoving a can of 'powerlessness' does not really resonate with me. I have been sober for 3 years with help from days addiction treatment programs. In addition, I prayed, meditated, served and decentralized myself. No slips ever since.
  • mukunda22 Sep 30, 2010 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    I am baaaaaak!! Love this lens!!
  • Nov 14, 2010 @ 9:14 am | delete
    I got lots of ideas from this. Love it!

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  • Dick B. Feb 7, 2010 @ 6:43 pm | delete
    The key for me in long-term recovery was finding the actual origins, history, Original program, and successes of early A.A. They are reported in DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers and covered in www.dickb.com/Akron.shtml
  • RecoveryQueen Apr 20, 2009 @ 11:54 am | delete
    This is a great site. I'm glad I found you! I do have an inspiring story and blog. Please check out: www.recoveringme.com. Looking forward to getting to know everybody here. Vivian
  • mysticmama Apr 8, 2009 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Thank you so much for including our "In A Flash" burn injury recovery lens...Both Scott and I know that his years of sobriety at the time of his burn injury, has a lot to do with why he survived at all. If his accident had happened back while he was still drinking, he would be dead, so we are both very grateful for his sobriety.
  • selfgrowth Apr 2, 2009 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    It is interesting how the 12 steps of AA can be applied to other addictions as well. I have several articles on how this is so on my lens
  • Spook Mar 31, 2009 @ 7:14 am | delete
    Another great lens Joan. I think courage comes in many forms and from what I can see you seem to have plenty of that. Happy Birthday for tomorrow and many more. Hope you can work out the prank this time. Have a great day.
  • sittonbull Mar 27, 2009 @ 10:52 pm | delete
    Joan I am adding this lens to the plexo on my Inspiration lens and lensrolling it also. Great job! PS Love your bunny suit! :-)
  • Serenity_Prayer_Gifts Mar 25, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Thank you so much, Joan, for this beautiful lens, for including Serenity Prayer Gifts, and for presenting tools for recovery, one person at a time! Blessings a'many! :-)
  • OhMe Mar 20, 2009 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Welcome to the South Carolina Group
  • GrowWear Mar 19, 2009 @ 1:59 am | delete
    Joan, you know I love the motivational and inspirational lenses. You've done it again! Love it. Heard about it on your radio show -- just got a chance to listen to the March 17 episode. It was great. You and Kate are fun (and inspiring, of course) to listen to. :)
  • mulberry Mar 17, 2009 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Good idea to group these together. It's certainly an important topic.
  • luvmyludwig Mar 17, 2009 @ 7:14 am | delete
    thank you for featuring my lens on your lens. This is a great lens! I can't wait to read these lenses ( the ones I haven't read yet)
  • Nancy D Adler Mar 16, 2009 @ 9:52 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for the recovery lens!
    My recovery lens began July 9, 2003 when I placed my last bet in a gambling casino on my only Daughter's birthday.
    I made the decision that day to take my life into my own hands and win my LIFE back one day at a time. I found myself living in a home for women and children that suffer from domestic violence/abuse. I decided that day when I got back on my feet, I was going to give back.
    Today my life is transformed. I survived a divorce, gambling addiction, abuse, bankruptcy and career change and now I am thriving. I am a LIFE transformation Coach and Mentor and teach others to live LIFE in recovery, live LIFE after divorce, live LIFE after bankruptcy, live LIFE after abuse and live LIFE through career change doing what they love to do. I am an author, inspirational speaker and radio show host.

    I do not say this to impress rather to impress upon you that I have done it and so can you! I am betting on You! www.GamblingOnLife.com
  • blu_baby77 Mar 16, 2009 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    thank you for making a wonderful lens that is full of good and informative info. 5 stars from me
  • mukunda22 Mar 16, 2009 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens (It is Something Wonderful!!)

    Please continue to add to it and we will continue to add to the lenses we have created on this topic!

    Thank you for adding my Date Of Sobriety lens to this mix of other wonderful lenses!!

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