Comments on: Stop Drinking Without Alcoholics Anonymous

By: joey

joey — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:44:21 +0000

People at Alcoholics Anonymous will not tell you whether you are an alcoholic or not. So it is up to you to judge if you are one, in case there are any doubts. If you feel the urges or cravings to lay hands on your favorite poison, always end up drinking more than what you wanted to, or are physically dependent on alcohol to get you through the day or the night, then you are what can be termed an alcohol dependent or alcoholic person.

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joey

Drug Treatment

By: June from Video Scrapbook Tutorials

June from Video Scrapbook Tutorials — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:56:29 +0000

I worked as an addictions counselor for many years. I agree that AA is not the only way for a person to get and stay sober. No two people are exactly alike, and no single approach is the answer for all. Having said that, I believe that the 12 steps are a beautiful, spiritual way of life and no one would be the worse off for practicing them. When I became interested in the Law of Attraction and spirituality about a year ago, I was impressed with the way those practices fit with the 12 step program.

By: samsara

samsara — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:03:16 +0000

Hi Alan :)

For me, what i discovered as the common denominator -without AA or WITH AA – is my conscious contact with a higher power in conjunction with the dispelling of my false self/ego.

For me, this was the combination. However, some AA meetings [in line with what you said about getting tired of it] and some of the personalities therein almost require me to adopt an ego and when this happens I take a break.

Mine is a male god because I have daddy issues. LoL…Not kidding. I vaccilate between a new age philosophy, my native american roots, and concept to Mother Earth and to a MALE God. Yeah…but it works! LoL

So I say…whatever works! Alan. I am so glad you stopped by!

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:02:55 +0000

Hi Samsara,

I’m not really sure how I’m staying sober this time…do we ever???…month 11 now. I’m doing the prayers every morning and do believe in the higher power…..yea God for me too…and a male God for some reason.

I’m not an AA fanatic. I go when I need too and stop when I tired of it. I don’t think it’s healthy going ALL the time like some people do.

But like you said….whatever works for you.

By: samsara

samsara — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:24:06 +0000

Hi Bradley. How are you doing? [Did you get your money yet from the British email person who was so generous?]

Yeah I’ve had my articles of various critiques of certain non-helpful aspects of *A.A* and hopefully it’s never critical of the program that saved my life but critical of the false pretenses that could drive people away.

Besides. Bashing a program that saved my life is bad form. Attempting to correct the preconceived aspects that almost drove me away is essential, though, I think.

By: Bradley

Bradley — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:44:25 +0000

Excellent post, Samsara. As a recovering alcoholic as well, the heading had me concerned that this was going to be an AA bashing past. It is straightforward and honest. I appreciate that.

Thank you

Brad

By: rajesh

rajesh — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:57:10 +0000

good blogging keep it up get commenting everyone.

By: samsara

samsara — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:22:45 +0000

Wow! What an honor! Thanks. Thank you!!
I am so honored you have chosen me for this prestigious award. What a moment…

I do think it’s the first time I have ever won anything online! [Gambling sites and day-trading inclusive!]

Oh and keep your awesome blogging. What a treasure you are!

Isn’t that neat? I didin’t even know I was in the running for anything! What an awesome Friday this is turning out to be. :)

Gratitude & Love,
Samsara

By: Regular Guy

Regular Guy — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:09:28 +0000

Hey Samsara,

You’ve recieved an award… see my blog for details http://mycustodyanddivorce.blogspot.com

By: samsara

samsara — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:42:22 +0000

Oh thanks Mom! That’s so kind of you! I have been working on another article lately but life’s been getting in the way…Hopefully tonight will be the night. :)

I will come see you shortly! I heart Mom!