Recovery Bytes

Sometimes, I feel crazy. Not like straight-jacket crazy, but crazy nonetheless. I heard it said in a meeting over a decade ago that, “The good

September is National Recovery Month and our staff would like to share their experience, strength and hope. “Don’t Drink or use no matter WHAT!” I

To My Dearest Love, Recovery This month is your Birthday and although we have shared many of my Anniversaries together, this month is yours. Happy

At a discussion meeting the other day, the topic was emotional sobriety.  “Oh, great!” I thought, “Here’s another topic that has absolutely nothing to do

One of the many 4th Step suggestions that we learn and read about is to “center yourself” before you sit down and write on the

I had had about 63 days clean when my sponsor called me late one night and told me he was on his way to my

11 years ago I went to treatment.  11 years ago I didn’t know what the hell I was getting myself into, but what I did

I got sober in Pinellas County. My first meeting was at the Serenity Club. My next stop was the 301 Clearwater group. I got too

Recently I went through an experience that brought up many emotions:  excitement, encouragement and surprise, just to name a few.  Quickly, my stinkin’ thinkin’ kicked

**This story was inspired by the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Recently I traveled back home to Virginia to celebrate the life of my step-mom,

What does being in recovery really mean?  For me it means complete abstinence from ALL drugs (including alcohol) and finding a new way to live. 

A man died and went to heaven.  St. Peter asked, “What denomination are you?”  The man replied, “I don’t belong here, I don’t go to

I began my recovery 28 years ago without a belief in a Higher Power.  I called myself an agnostic.  I wanted to believe, but I

One of my fears of getting sober at age 22 was that my life was going to be boring. I remember crying while I was

When I first got sober, I did not understand how working with others could keep me sober. After all, I had enough problems with three

Usually when I think of happiness, I think of “Self” primarily. What can I do to make my life more fulfilling, happier, and more peaceful?

Like most alcoholics, I was angry all the time before I came to AA. I blamed everyone for everything that was wrong in my life. 

The very last plan I wanted to use to solve my drinking problem was to go to Alcoholics Anonymous. I mean, really… I couldn’t have

I started thinking about why there are times when it is so difficult for me to figure out God’s will for me in situations where