Faith - Recovered 1148
Recovered Podcast
In order to keep going and develop sobriety the individual needs to have faith that things are going to keep improving.
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Hope - Recovered 1146
Recovered Podcast
Hope is the elevating feeling we experience when we see a path to a better future
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Honesty - Recovered 1144
Recovered Podcast
It is normal to struggle with owning up to dishonesty, but the key is to acknowledge when it occurs as soon as possible. If not, you could struggle with feelings of guilt and put your sobriety in jeopardy.
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Popsicle Sticks - Recovered 1142
Recovered Podcast
Here in our virtual studio, we have a can full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it. We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then sharing on that topic that was chosen.
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Reaching Out - Recovered 1140
Recovered Podcast
If you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, reaching out for help can be hard. You’ve probably tried several times to handle this by yourself, but the problem is just too big to tackle without help.
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Stateline 2009 Part 3 - Recovered 1141
Recovered Podcast
Stateline Retreat in Primm, NV - December 11th 2009
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Sponsors and Sponsees - Recovered 1138
Recovered Podcast
For the relatively new person, Before offering to sponsor someone, there are a few criteria that must be met. First, make sure that others in your AA group know you’re ready and willing to become a sponsor.
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Stateline 2009 Part 2 - Recovered 1139
Recovered Podcast
Stateline Retreat in Primm, NV - December 11th 2009
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Writing and Journaling - Recovered 1136
Recovered Podcast
As you process emotions through your writing, this helps your mental health and also helps your physical wellbeing.
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Stateline 2009 Part 1 - Recovered 1137
Recovered Podcast
Stateline Retreat in Primm, NV - December 11th 2009
info_outlineIf a person in recovery is utilizing a 12-Step program, sooner or later, they will be tasked with choosing a sponsor. A sponsor is someone who has worked the steps, has a sponsor, and is in recovery for at least one year. A sponsor can utilize their experience to support and guide a person who is newer to recovery. Many people are not sure, however, what else to look for in a sponsor.
Becoming a sponsor has many benefits. Sponsoring helps not only the individual being sponsored but also the sponsor as well. This is due in part to the fact that sponsors keep themselves and others accountable. Research shows that recovering addicts who have sponsors are significantly less likely to relapse in the year following.
Tonight, we talk about Sponsors and Sponsees.