Doing the 12 Steps for Sugar Addiction

Are you familiar with the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous?  If you are here on my blog on or on my email list, maybe you know the 12 steps through Overeaters Anonymous, Food Addicts Anonymous or another fellowship like Alanon, Alateen, Co-Dependents Anonymous or Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA). CONNECT HERE It seems like there … Read more

Selfish vs Self-ist: Huh? and Heck yeah!

When I got sober, I really struggled with the idea of taking care of myself and being of service to others.  CONNECT HERE Built with ConvertKit In the 12 step rooms, we read and hear that alcoholics are selfish and self-centered.  How could I be selfish if I was always doing everything that was asked … Read more

Welcome to the Paradoxes in Recovery Series

_______________________ I am planning to do a four-part series entitled “Paradoxes in Recovery.” Here are the topics you can expect. Part 1: Freedom in Discipline Part 2: Service to Others to Be “Selfist” Part 3: Letting Go to Connect Part 4: Humility to Regain Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem Once a month, I will post musing on … Read more