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The 4H’s of Recovery

The 4H’s of Recovery

by Maj Donovan | Dec 31, 2025 | 12 Steps, Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, Recovery Program

A popular adolescent development program is called 4-H. It stands for: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The 4-H program helps develop leadership, public speaking, and problem-solving skills, in adolescents and teens. It also focuses on improved academic performance and...
The Process of Healing

The Process of Healing

by DeAnna L | Nov 1, 2024 | AA Meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery Process, Recovery Program

I have been given the opportunity to be a part of a group participating in what has been named, “The 90 Days Retreat.” It is an online group designed to cover several modules in the areas of self-growth. The first module being all about self-worth. Cue the heavy...
“I’ve Got This.” – Or So I Thought

“I’ve Got This.” – Or So I Thought

by Sherry Gaugler-Stewart | Aug 22, 2019 | 12 Step Program, Alcohol & Health, Alcoholism, Family Sober Support, Recovery Program

“Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.” – Step 7 from the Al-Anon Family Groups “I am fairly certain that given a cape and a nice tiara, I could save the world.” – Leigh Standley My previous approach to problems that I would have:...
The Fear of Surrender. Letting Go and Letting Our Higher Power Lead

The Fear of Surrender. Letting Go and Letting Our Higher Power Lead

by John Curtiss | Jun 3, 2015 | 12 Steps of AA, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholism, Drugs Addiction, Recovery Program, Uncategorized

One of the great challenges for those still struggling with alcohol and drug dependency – and even for those in long-term recovery – is surrendering to a power greater than ourselves. Giving up the internal battle to control our own lives and letting...
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