What is Alcoholics Anonymous, and does it really do any good? I hear people say it’s a waste of my time, that only deadbeats and homeless people go to AA. Are they right? Let’s begin with what AA is. AlcoholicsAnonymous is a loosely structured group of people who get together anywhere from once a week [...]
You did great! Everyone—especially you, is very proud of you. You made a commitment to get into an arduous recovery process, and you accomplished that. You toughed it out even when it got tougher, when all you really wanted to do was simply quit and get back to your old ways. It would have been [...]
“I’m fine.”You don’t know what you’re talking about!” “You’re imagining it – I only had one beer last night – and I was fine!” “I can handle my drinking – why don’t you just worry about yourself?” “I need to relax, and you’re making it impossible – that’s why I need my drinks!” Have you [...]