Posted by fredjoiners on November 9, 2009
What is your experience with people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, codependency, and ACOA.
Were they sexy when practicing their dysfunctional behaviour?
Have they become more attractive since being in recovery?
Cast your vote in this poll.
Is recovery from alcoholism / addiction sexy?
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Posted by fredjoiners on November 9, 2009
Surrender to Win.
“Before A.A., I could not, or would not, admit I was wrong. My pride would not let me. And yet I was ashamed of me.
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Posted by fredjoiners on November 8, 2009
AA and Spirituality.
Given its prominence in Alcoholics Anonymous and related Twelve-Step groups, spirituality plays an important role in the rehabilitation of many substance-dependent people.
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Posted by fredjoiners on November 8, 2009
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Posted by fredjoiners on November 6, 2009
Recovery from Alcoholism.
The number 13 represents bad luck for some people, but for Floyd McCrory of Rockville, Md., it’s a sign of continuing good fortune.
This year, he celebrates 13 years of sobriety.
“Best thing I ever did,” he said about quitting drinking. “It turned my whole life around.”
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