Black & White Recovery

You labeled meI labeled youSo I dub thee unforgiven

“I am learning to understand rather than immediately judge or to be judged. I cannot blindly follow the crowd and accept their approach. I will not allow myself to indulge in the usual manipulating game of role creation. Fortunately for me, my self-knowledge has transcended that and I have come to understand that life is best to be lived and not to be conceptualized. I am happy because I am growing daily and I am honestly not knowing where the limit lies. To be certain, every day there can be a revelation or a new discovery. I treasure the memory of the past misfortunes. It has added more to my bank of fortitude.”

"Somewhere On A Beach"Bet you think I'm sitting at home. No.Bet you think that I'm all alone. No.Bet you think I'm missing you and wishing you would call my phone,Hell, no!I went wheels up on a runwayAnd that ticket was a one-wayI'm somewhere on a beachSipping something strong,Got a new girl, she got it going onWe drink all day, and party all nightI'm way too gone to have you on my mindShe got a body and she's naughty,And she got me like you ain't ever got me.I'm getting sun, getting some, and I ain't slept in a weekYeah, I'm somewhere on a beach.Heard you called my boys,Heard you called my folksThey said you drove by my house real slowYou can check any spot, roll down every roadBut, girl, I ain't even closeI'm somewhere on a beachSipping something strong,Got a new girl, she got it going onWe drink all day, and party all nightI'm way too gone to have you on my mindShe got a body and she's naughty,And she got me like you ain't ever got meI'm getting sun, getting some, and I ain't slept in a weekYeah, I'm somew

Spirituality, #12, #aa, #program, #recovery, #stepsThe triple O episode, the amendment to the 12 steps you have been waiting for...

blackwhiterecovery@gmail.comCoping with DepressionWhen you’re depressed, you can’t just will yourself to “snap out of it.” But these tips can help put you on the road to recovery.Depressed young womanWhy is dealing with depression so difficult?Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the steps that will help you to feel better. Sometimes, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like exercising or spending time with friends, can seem exhausting or impossible to put into action.It’s the Catch-22 of depression recovery: The things that help the most are the things that are the most difficult to do. There is a big difference, however, between something that’s difficult and something that’s impossible. While recovering from depression isn’t quick or easy, you do have more control than you realize—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to start small and build from there. You may not have much energy, but by drawing on all your

Spirituality, #12step, #aa, #bigbook, #ca, #na, #recoveryWhat is a sponsor?AA.org defines a sponsor as “An alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain sobriety through AA.” In other words, a sponsor is someone who has been in the program long enough to build up some time in sobriety and can aid in helping someone stop drinking. They serve as a mentor of sorts, someone to whom people new to the program can ask questions or ask for advice. They also act as a person who leads newly sober meeting attendees through the 12 steps.

If you wait for meThen I'll come for youAlthough I've traveled farI always hold a place for you in my heartIf you think of meIf you miss me once in a whileThen I'll return to youI'll return and fill that space in your heartRememberingYour touchYour kissYour warm embraceI'll find my way back to youIf you'll be waitingIf you dream of meLike I dream of youIn a place that's warm and darkIn a place where I can feel the beating of your heartRememberingYour touchYour kissYour warm embraceI'll find my way back to youIf you'll be waitingOh, I've longed for youAnd I have desiredTo see your face, your smileTo be with you wherever you areRememberingYour touchYour kissYour warm embraceI'll find my way back to youPlease say…

The historic meeting of these two men, both troubled by alcoholism, took place on May 12, 1935, and set the stage for what would one day be known as Alcoholics Anonymous. AAs mark June 10, the day of Dr. Bob's last drink, as the Fellowship's birthday.

BurnoutA state of emotional and physical exhaustion caused by a prolonged period of stress and frustration; an inevitable corporate condition characterized by frequent displays of unprofessional behavior, a blithe refusal to do any work, and most important, a distinct aura of not giving a shit.

1-800-273-8255National Suicide Prevention LifelineWe can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

old-tim·ernoun INFORMALa person who has had the same job, membership, or residence, etc., for a long time."old-timers could reminisce about the days before fax machines"NORTH AMERICANan old person."hopeful youngsters clashed with old-timers"

faith /fāTH/noun1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something."this restores one's faith in politicians"synonyms:trust, belief, confidence, conviction, credence, reliance, dependence; More2. strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.synonyms:religion, church, sect, denomination, persuasion, religious persuasion, religious belief, belief, code of belief, ideology, creed, teaching, dogma, doctrine"she gave her life for her faith"

Definition of slippery slope: a course of action that seems to lead inevitably from one action or result to another with unintended consequences

There are many profound differences between giving someone an apology and making amends with them. Simply put, an apology is like putting a band aid on a wound; it covers the source of the pain until it eventually disappears. When you make a sincere apology to someone that you’ve hurt, it makes you both feel a little better but it doesn’’t really do anything to correct the situation that you have caused. People who have made reckless decisions due to addiction cannot simply un-do the pain and often irreversible heartache that they have caused by issuing a simple apology. In most cases, the victim of the abuse, neglect, or crime will need a much more prolific and profound interaction with you before any attempt at reconciliation can be made.Making amends is the best way to reconnect with the people who have been deeply hurt as a result of your actions. Addiction has the ability to irrevocably sever the most intimate bonds of family and friendship. Whether your goal is to amend a family relationship, a work rel

pur·pose (noun) 1. the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood GodWe were now at Step Three. Many of us said to our Maker, as we understood Him: "God, I offer myself to Thee-to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always!"

Spiritual awakening, then, is an awakening of a dimension of reality beyond the confines of the ego. The ego is our exclusive sense of self or “I.” This awakening occurs when, for whatever reason, the ego somehow let's go so that a Higher Self or Spirit can arise within.

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blackwhiterecovery@gmail.comCoping with DepressionWhen you’re depressed, you can’t just will yourself to “snap out of it.” But these tips can help put you on the road to recovery.Depressed young womanWhy is dealing with depression so difficult?Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the steps that will help you to feel better. Sometimes, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like exercising or spending time with friends, can seem exhausting or impossible to put into action.It’s the Catch-22 of depression recovery: The things that help the most are the things that are the most difficult to do. There is a big difference, however, between something that’s difficult and something that’s impossible. While recovering from depression isn’t quick or easy, you do have more control than you realize—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to start small and build from there. You may not have much energy, but by drawing on all your

1-800-273-8255National Suicide Prevention LifelineWe can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.