tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432268013198888049.post2502837885396906563..comments2023-09-12T09:07:57.056-05:00Comments on Everlasting Flame: Opening the Door: My understanding of the 12 StepsChoochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924924213787237712noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432268013198888049.post-17973627859673432602008-04-02T22:18:00.000-05:002008-04-02T22:18:00.000-05:00Number 10.... Yes it's a difficult one they look a...Number 10.... Yes it's a difficult one they look at all the things they've done, pain they feel they have cause their loved ones and the thoughts can be over whelming.<BR/><BR/>I remember how I would forgive my son over and over again. I kept telling him that the past was finished, we only look to the here and now and work towards the future. <BR/><BR/>Judy their is no shame in your not being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432268013198888049.post-6045112670416457012008-04-02T22:17:00.000-05:002008-04-02T22:17:00.000-05:00Chooch this was a very powerful blog and I had to ...Chooch this was a very powerful blog and I had to re-read it a number of times, especially the opening paragraphs to ascertain why you'd been drawn to the 12 Steps, to establish if you'd become aquainted with them because of an addiction. The 12 Steps probably helped me to save my own life. Yes, I found the steps when I needed to enter "the rooms", attend a meeting because of my problems brought Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432268013198888049.post-81456108941860535302008-04-01T15:46:00.000-05:002008-04-01T15:46:00.000-05:00I think that at least with me, I am able to readdr...I think that at least with me, I am able to readdress the issue of survival and my roles in dealing with my addicted friends and lovers. Unfortunately too much bitterness reigns king in this American Tragedy. I hope that in some small way, blog posts such as this opens the door to allowing yourself to communicate.Choochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924924213787237712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432268013198888049.post-24273401656257423812008-04-01T13:55:00.000-05:002008-04-01T13:55:00.000-05:00Great informartion and a good write as usual.Great informartion and a good write as usual.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211481790122821957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432268013198888049.post-11823639303526931242008-04-01T10:12:00.000-05:002008-04-01T10:12:00.000-05:0023 Million Americans are addicted to either drugs ...23 Million Americans are addicted to either drugs or alcohol. Huge Kudos to you or anyone else who wants to learn more about HOW TO RECOVER from the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction. May I humbly suggest that you or anyone reading this post that has a true interest, go to Al-Anon meeting and work the steps with a sponsor who has completed them. True Al-Anon groups are designed to have Feehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333427179195242002noreply@blogger.com