As we use the Twelve Steps of SLAA in our recovery, many of us experience higher levels of self-esteem, and receive unexpected blessings we would not have known how to ask for. All of these blessings of recovery are drawn directly from the SLAA Basic Text, ©1986
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Preparation: Step 1: Settle In (1 minute) Step 2: Focus on Your Natural Breath (2 minutes) Step 3: Deepen Your Awareness (1 minute) Step 4: Return to Natural Breathing (1 minute) Step 5: Gently Transition Out This meditation is a simple yet effective way to center yourself, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness. You can practice
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What’s in it for me? Imagine living a life free from the grips of addiction, where you enjoy genuine connections and real moments without the shadow of dependency. Drawing from Allen Carr’s method of addiction treatment, this guide offers a straightforward approach to overcoming porn addiction by dismantling the myths surrounding it. Discover not just
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Rewritten by Claude Haiku – Based on an article by Carl Thomas Recovery can indeed be a brave journey, and it’s important to acknowledge the very real fears that so many of us face along the way. Recovery requires us to confront change on many levels, from our relationships and behaviours to our very mindset.
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Staying Sober and Safe Online The digital age has transformed modern life, providing tools to help us work, manage finances, stay connected, and more. However, this virtual world can also become a dangerous playground for obsessive and compulsive sexual or romantic behaviors. Many find the speed, intensity, and anonymity of online experiences amplify and accelerate
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During the years of The Augustine Fellowship, SLAA, Fellowship-Wide Services, Inc.’s existence, several inquiries have come to our attention regarding disclosure of illegal or dangerous acts by members or to members. As we are all governed by our own conscience, we do encourage members to study and understand the Traditions of our program to assist
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12 step spirituality through SLAA has wonderfully enriched my concept of and trust in a higher power. It is very important to me that the 12 step programs speak of ‘a higher power of our own understanding’. There is an openness about that. It shows great respect for the range of spiritualities that exist among
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Why Are Relapse Prevention Skills Important? Relapse prevention skills are essential to learning to live a happy life in recovery. One day at a time, one can learn to implement these coping skills to prevent relapse and live a life beyond their wildest dreams. Recovery from any addiction is a process of personal growth with developmental
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The Australian Intergroup has adopted the following statement in October 2023. It is adapted from the AA Safety Card, and provides general guidance on the issue of safety within Intergroup. As each group is autonomous, the statement is offered to groups to adopt, adapt or ignore, according their Group Conscience. Tradition Five states: Each group has
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