It's a simple program for complicated people. But one thing that will absolutely positively work no matter what is this:IF YOU DON'T PICK UP THE FIRST FIX, PILL, OR DRINK, YOU CAN'T GET DRUNK.#SoberLiving #StayCommitted

“But there was always the curious mental phenomenon that parallel with our sound reasoning there inevitably ran some insanely trivial excuse for taking the first drink. Our sound reasoning failed to hold us in check. The insane idea won out. Next day...

No, we're not selling Tee shirts, just reproduction post cards with Dr. Bob's prescription on them.Trust GodClean houseHelp othersThe cards are wonderful for sending reminders of 12-step events and service meetings. So, the only way to wear this pres...

I'm a proud member of this club! That's what the old timers taught me. That's how I became an oldtimer. #recoveryispossible #recoverycommunity #recoveryforlife #sobersociety #cleanandsober

This is one of my favorite memes--it's done with different dogs--this is my guy Ringo. I think it embodies what we "trudge" for in the #12Steps. My pup actually helps me grow and do recovery better. To me, when someone says,, "You're going to the d...

Not trying to guess or divine what tomorrow holds. Living in today and reviewing my day before bed, making things right that went wrong, and not looking for fortunes in cookies--that is what recovery is today for me. #wedorecover #RecoveryPosse #sobe...

In #12Step Recovery, many newcomers think that perseverance and enduring hardship is the only path. However, there exists a more gentle and effective approach known as the Twelve Steps. It offers an easier softer path towards healing and growth. Give...

Suit up; Show up; Sit up; Shut upIn today’s touchy feely atmosphere of “Don’t say anything to hurt anyone so they don’t end up with wounded egos,” some folks take exception to the above advice to newcomers. “Let them talk and lead meetings” they say,...

Try the 20/20 vision plan for recovery.This is a simple plan so you can SEE how our program works. Come to the meetings twenty minutes before they start and stay twenty minutes after they are over and SEE what happens. This way you will learn to “car...

E.G.O. Easing God OutOur program will work for people who believe in God.Our program will work for people who don t believe in God.Our program will not work for people who believe they are God.If you are having trouble with this, read pages 61, 62, &...

I remember feeling that I was drowning in my beer. I couldn't go anywhere without a case of beer in my back seat. I drank it all the time--usually animal beers that were cheap. Coors too. If I was trying to impress some one, I drank Michelob. Today, ...

This is a picture I used with my Amazon POSTS. that's a blog that hardly anyone sees on Amazon. I don't even know who or when they show it but I keep trudging the Amazon maze to get the word of recovery out. This "model" was AI generated. I love her ...

The worst dad is the absent dad. The next worst is the drunk dad. Do your kids have the best you? Our books support your recovery and thus, your family too. Give your kids the gift of your recovery.

Here is an excerpt from Walk Softly & Carry a Big Book regarding anger. This book has a section that lists all the wise sayings and slogans about dozens of topics. I've highlighted ANGER today. Do any of these ring a bell with you?Anger(y): Also ...

Dr. Bob's advice on how to stay clean and sober was brilliant in its simplicity.Trust GodClean houseWork with othersIf we do those 3 things on a daily basis, we will not drink again. It is simple isn't it? Don't believe its that simple? Lets do the D...