Category Newsletter

In June's edition, we're essentially discussing the theme of "Growing Up." This is not an easy adjustment for most, as many of whom suffer from this illness are hard wired to numb, shut down, and/or run away. When life is experienced as overwhelming, too hard, or too frightening we may have a response to use use or addictive patterns to cope. Read more about this in our June Newsletter.

What does "Bloom Where You Are Planted" mean to you in your daily life?

With spring "in the air" there is a sense of newness.

Originally the word Service was used to denote a celebration.

February is often advertised as the month of love.

Leaping into the New Year This time of year, is an opportunity for HOPE. We see a possibility for new beginnings. A fresh start. Easily though we can set ourselves up for unrealistic expectations by focusing too far into the future.…

Thriving During the HOLIDAY SEASON This time of year can be very challenging for many of us. Expectations and disappointments can wreak havoc with our well-being and recovery. Busyness can numb us to our inner reality. Is it possible through…

We all celebratein our own ways. In CanadaThanksgiving is in October In the UKthey celebrate Harvestfestivals in September or October. The UScelebrates in November. No matter howyou celebrate. Questions to ponder What am I trulygrateful for? What giftsdo I have?…

We believe there is no middle – of – the – road solution…We had but two alternatives: Go on to the bitter end…. the other, to accept spiritual help. AA Big Book Page 25 ABA is looking for a new…

Your Community Connection We need General Service Representatives! Service helps keep us sober, and ABA needs you! What would you need to do? Attend your home group’s business meeting once a month and attend the 60-minute GSR Business meeting once…