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And what is the message? That an addict, any addict, can stay clean, lose the desire to use, and recover from active addiction by working the program of NA.

It's kinda like the saying "we keep what we have by giving it away." There is a double-edge. My desire to serve is almost always directly connected to my desire to grow and progress. But my desire to serve is never about status, prestige or monetary compensation.

When I was out there I never wanted to be around a clean person. However if a using person finds it interesting to do so....many get tired of the game and move on or hear something they need to hear. I loved the JFT today. Attracting a using addict is what we are trying to do. Thats hard to do when your clean and talking about God all the time. I hear stories all the time about addicts that came to mgts while using till they finally got clean....

The only disagreement I have with anything above is that "only an addict" would do them. Really those are pretty standard human behavior...inferiority complexes and wanting to get somebody to foot the bill. I can understand why some people would have an issue with the use of a podium or raised dias and bring it up at a group conscience session. I think it's worth hashing out, because it can help people work through what...

Any group whose actions affect other groups, or NA as a whole, need to be reminded of their primary purpose at the Area Service meeting. If this group is not carrying a clear message of recovery the NA Way, they are in violation of our most basic Traditions. Our local Area has taken a groups inventory many times on the Area floor when there has been the need to. Some groups have recieved the help graciously and others have closed their doors....

I had a similar surprise, KJ. Amazing, isn't it? No sooner did I let go and accept that Christmas would be what it would be than the one thing I'd forgotten about arrived. Merry Christmas. Peace & Love, Sugah

I have been struggling with how to get my kids the Christmas gifts they want this year, and had just about ruled out getting them. My son's medical expenses (I had to pay a specialist out of pocket because my insurance was slow to approve some care that he really needed) have been high, and straining my budget to the max. So yesterday, right before Christmas, imagine my shock and surprise to open the mailbox and find a large check from my...

Quote: Originally Posted by MacX1993M Hey seriously, u can call me for support if you need it! I also abused pain meds and they are awful to get off...but on the contrary, once your off life can be enjoyed again! Good luck and go to meetings as much as you think you need and get a sponsor. Also, what about you going to an IOP or Residential Treatment? Im here if u need it! Thank you for caring. I am realizing how long i have been taking pain...

Oh God, and I thought the hard part was getting clean!

"I must keep my message clear." "My book reads the same today as it did in the beginning." This is why there is a big push in AA to get the message back to the book. Up until 1955 there was a 75% success rate. Now it's <5%. Membership is flat. Literature sales are down. The meetings have gotten way off track. The fellowships formed around the 12-steps, now it's fellowships that may or mat...