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July 4, 2026
I have been blessed with a great ability to remember things – dates, names, events of the past… It’s also at times a curse because I remember the darkest parts of my past very well. If I think back and focus on it, I can remember exactly how I felt at the time. I had…
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July 3, 2026
Staying in the moment is often hard for me to do. It seems that my mind wants to rush. When my mind is rushing, time flies and my day ends without me really enjoying it. It happens more than I’d like to admit. When I slow my mind down and stay in the moment my…
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July 2, 2026
I cannot just glide along every day like a normal person and get through the day easily. There are certain things I must do every day to remind myself of who I am and what I am. I’m ok with that. I am an alcoholic. I am not “deserving” of any kind of special treatment…
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July 1, 2026
“We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.” I am no expert on alcoholism, but I am an expert on my own story. I know how I got myself into trouble. I don’t open those doors anymore because I remember where they lead. I know how I got to…
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June 30, 2026
I may sound like a broken record to some because my perspectives always point to the Power of God. For some of the prime years of my life I was drunk or high. Every day played like a broken record and I couldn’t stop it on my own. After having been spared the misery of…
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June 29, 2026
For me, getting to “ok” is a daily challenge. It always depends upon my perspective. If I let negative thoughts frame my outlook, I might project my negativity into my day. If I look too far ahead, I might get overwhelmed. If I start my day humbly asking God for a daily reprieve from my…
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June 28, 2026
Listening to my fears keeps me weak. They still creep in from time to time and influence what I do. Sometimes I don’t recognize that I’m operating out of fear. Sometimes it’s obvious to me. When I let fear guide me, I am not following God’s Will. I gain strength by allowing God to guide…
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June 27, 2026
I didn’t choose to be an alcoholic nor did I aspire to be. It is my destiny. Once the debate in my mind has ended, and I admit that I am powerless over alcohol, what can I do? Setting aside the substances is a life-altering decision and impossible for me to do on my own.…
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June 26, 2026
“When will my life get better?” I was told early in my recovery that I would get better. I thought that meant that I would get everything I wanted. Wrong. If I put in the work, I will experience a physical, mental, and spiritual change. My whole attitude and outlook will change. If I don’t…
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June 25, 2026
I used to make every decision under the influence of a substance. Thus, I never made really good decisions because they were driven by my character defects. When I make decisions based on my emotional state, my character defects usually come into play. To make a good decision, I must set aside my self-centeredness and…
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