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They told you to surrender. To admit defeat. To say you were powerless over your pain. What if they were wrong? You Are Not Powerless is a radical reclamation of purpose and power. An invitation to rise from the ruins of addiction, depression, and despair not by submitting, but by remembering your strength. This book offers a new paradigm for healing. One rooted in sovereignty, not shame. Blending psychology, neuroscience, spiritual wisdom, and lived experience, this will help you: - Dismantle the myths that keep you small. - Rewire your brain and rebuild your belief system. - Find meaning ...

The world's great philosophers and spiritual leaders teach us that happiness depends on how we look at life. In Higher, Charles Hanna explores why and how we can create the best possible outlook. By finding our Higher Perspective, Higher Power, and Higher Purpose, he demonstrates how we can challenge our demons and become our best selves. His experience of physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery following an eight-year cocaine addiction will resonate powerfully with all listeners, whether they have experienced addiction or not.

Your Relapse Prevention Plan Making permanent life changes takes more than a promise to yourself. Even though it is difficult, many alcoholics and addicts have quit using for good. One of the major problems in recovery from drinking and using is relapse, which is a return to active addiction after an amount of time of not using. Relapse could happen to you. Recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction is an ongoing process. To be successful, you must completely stop using drugs and alcohol. You must develop new and positive thinking patterns, attitudes and behaviors. Topics That Will Be ...

A compilation of 4 books by Paul Pisces: “Desperately Seeking Sex & Sobriety” “My Final Journey with Alcoholism” “Rehab Diary” “Is There a God or Not”

I believe the Holy Spirit inspired Dr. Frank Buchman, a minister, to bring hope to the addicted & remind us, that the age of miracles is back through Jesus Christ. Before it became Alcoholics Anonymous, Dr. Frank Buchman, a Minister, saw that his anger and resentments blocked him from God's Plan for his life. He stopped taking a paycheck and followed Jesus Christ's teachings to “make disciples all over the world”. He did just that and made such a transformative impact that even Hitler's evil forces paid attention.

From the pages of AA Grapevine come fascinating audio stories by AA members on the earliest beginnings of AA. Co-founder Dr. Bob writes about when he first met Bill W. Early AA friend Rev. Shoemaker remembers the early days at the Calvary Mission in New York. Also includes stories about the Washingtonians, Bill W.’s drinking days (by his wife Lois), the history of the Twelve Traditions and the Preamble and a story about the first AA meeting in New York by co-founder Bill W. Great for members and AA historians alike.

AMAZON BESTSELLING BOOK! More than 25 million Americans suffer from the disease of addiction. Yet instead of being told to call a doctor, alcoholics are told to call God. Despite all the advancements in modern medicine, why are we still primarily treating substance abuse with Alcoholics Anonymous, a program so outdated it was first introduced before Penicillin was even on the market? For 4 years Dan Holster tried to follow the Alcoholics Anonymous path to the letter. He tried to work the 12 Steps and read The Big Book in hopes that Bill Wilson's program would lead him to sobriety and ...

Are you seeking a powerful and transformative resource for recovery? Look no further than GEMS, 12-Step Meeting Shares, Notes and Thoughts. This collection of compelling essays offers a unique perspective on the 12-Step Program, providing invaluable tools to enhance your spiritual maintenance toolkit. With a perfect blend of humor and wisdom, each essay delves deep into the heart of 12-Step recovery, offering profound insights that will engage and provoke your mind and heart. As you read, you'll discover the transformative power of these spiritual teachings, gaining a new understanding of ...

Si tienes dificultades para comunicarte y entender eficazmente los sentimientos, las necesidades y las respuestas de los demás... No estás solo. Sólo imagina... crear rápidamente una buena relación y confianza con aquellos de quienes dependes, volviéndote resiliente y optimista ante la adversidad, y teniendo la habilidad de leer rápida y precisamente a las personas.

This audiobook is informative and enjoyable!

If your life appears to be royally f--ked from your drinking, it probably is. But the good news is that Maree MacLean's book is a call to action, not a death sentence. The No Bullshit Guide to Getting Sober challenges us to get more honest than we've ever been before about how and why we are f--king up our own lives.

A Spiritual Path to Responsible Use of Smartphones, Gaming, and Other Digital Technology. “A must-read for anyone who is addicted to or thinks they may have a problem with digital technology. The author recognizes the similarities between Digital Addiction and other addictions, and logically applies one of the most effective known solutions for addiction - The Twelve Steps. This eloquent work will also be useful to academics and clinicians exploring potential solutions. ” -- Earl Hightower: Noted Interventionist, Keynote Speaker and Addiction Visionary “If you suffer from digital ...

(Per favore, lascia una recensione di questo libro dopo averlo letto, per aiutare gli altri. Grazie.) Amber Stene Questo libro mi ha salvato la vita Questo libro ha fatto per me ciò che quattro centri di trattamento residenziale non sono riusciti a fare. Da allora ho trovato una casa stabile, ho riallacciato i rapporti con le mie sorelle e mio padre, sono riuscita a vedere i miei quattro figli due volte e attualmente sto presentando una richiesta ufficiale per il diritto di visita e, infine, per l'affidamento. Sono stata abbastanza fortunata da potermi comprare un'altra Harley (una “...

From the very start of his medical practice, even during his training, Doctor Silkworth (born 1873) worked with Alcoholics and Drug Addicts. Beginning with details of Doctor Silkworth's early medical career. The book tells how Doctor Silkworth got his Medical Doctorate and license to practice medicine (1899) from Bellevue Hospital in New York City. How he treated the multitude of drunks and drug addicts that passed through Bellevue. Then with the outbreak of World War One Doctor Silkworth joined the Army as a Doctor (Rank=Captain) treating combat veterans suffering battlefield trauma.

This is the age of addiction, a condition so epidemic, so all encompassing and ubiquitous, that unless you are fortunate enough to be an extreme case, you probably don't know that you have it. What unhealthy habits and attachments are holding your life together? Are you unconsciously dependent on food? Bad relationships? A job that doesn't fulfill you? Numb, constant perusal of your phone, looking for what? My qualification for writing this book is not that I am better than you, it's that I am worse.

Musician David Vartabedian's personal journey from criminal and convict, to a mentor and inspiration for thousands, provides the background to this guide written for those suffering from addiction, but who are often reluctant to embark on a recovery couched in terms of religion.

If drinking and using were our only problem, then once we stopped using, all our problems would disappear. We can see why recovery is so difficult and elusive, and why so many people struggle to get well. This is why it is so important to start your recovery with the spiritual principle of surrender. We can't defeat addiction in the traditional sense. The solution is paradoxical: victory is accomplished through surrender. Most of our life has been spent trying to be perfect. This has been proven to be a futile existence. Now we need to learn how to become more human. Ed Haych's Get Sober ...

This book contains 50 recommendations that might help someone in their fight and recovery from sexual and/or pornography addiction. This book is not designed to replace the advice of a trusted mental health professional.

Life can be overwhelming, but change is possible. When Life Feels Empty is here to guide you through life's toughest moments, offering hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward a more meaningful life. If you're feeling stuck or struggling, this book is for you. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Practical advice for overcoming life's biggest challenges. Hope in dark times: even when everything seems bleak, change is possible. Small steps toward progress: learn how "pretty good" can be a powerful start. Encouragement to keep going, even when it feels like there’s no way forward. ...

Previously published as Closing Arguments for Twelve-Stepping Lawyers, Sober Covenants is a unique recovery resource written specifically for attorneys and other professionals working the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. As a lawyer, you understand the binding nature of a contract—a promise to uphold terms and move forward with integrity. But what about the covenant of sobriety you’ve made with yourself? In this thoughtful and original book, Andy C applies a legal framework to the promises of Alcoholics Anonymous, breaking them down clause by clause. Each essay serves as a closing ...