Finding a Sponsor Starting out in recovery for many of us was overwhelming. It is a huge gift to find a sponsor to be honest with on our journey. To start working the Twelve Steps we needed to find a sponsor who had already finished at least Step Three. We found the best way to […]
A tongue-in-cheek guide on what not to do in recovery. Source: AA Reviver Magazine June 2007, p32. 1. We admitted we were powerless over nothing and that we could manage our lives perfectly and those of anyone else who would allow us. 2. Came to believe there was no power greater than ourselves and the
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The following books are often used by participants within 12-step programs and therapy. We have found them to be helpful for finding and living the new recovery life.The views of the authors come out of their own personal research and therapy with people in recovery.This is non-SLAA literature. For program literature, go here. With affiliate
Recommended Program Reading Daily Meditation Books Other 12-step Programs Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Much of the AA material is available to download for free. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Sex Addicts Anonymous Adult Children of Alcoholics and other dysfunctional families (ACA or ACoA) Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
Most SLAA meetings – both in person and online – within Australia use the “HOW Concept.” Originally inspired by similar ideas within other 12-step fellowships, HOW is one particular way of working the steps. HOW began in Australia and has since spread to other SLAA groups around the world, but especially within the United Kingdom.
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