Tag Archives: Al-anon

Inside My God Box

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Stephanie P

I have a secret. Actually, hundreds of secrets, hopes, fears, desires, wishes all written on little scrapes of paper I’ve collected throughout the years and stuffed into my God Box. This is my way of Letting Go, Letting God – … Continue reading →

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Relapse Scares Me Still

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Stephanie P

Relapse from recovery is my number one fear. Falling off the wagon, going out, screwing up: same difference. As a person in recovery for over 10 years, the fear of relapse still scares me sober. And it seems like everyone … Continue reading →

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My stuff is at Bill and Lois W’s House!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Stephanie P

I am so honored! Some of my artwork has been chosen to be showcased at Stepping Stones, the historic home of Bill and Lois Wilson, respective co-founders of Alcoholic Anonymous and Al-Anon in Bedford, NY. Stepping Stones www.steppingstones.org operates as … Continue reading →

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Alcohol – the cheapest drug in America

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Stephanie P

I was shopping at Trader Joe’s today and came face to face with a display for house brand Vodka priced at $10.99 for 1.75 litres.  Wow that makes for some cheap booze!  You are looking at 40 drinks for about … Continue reading →

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Supportive. Not an Enabler.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Stephanie P

I get many emails from mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, girlfriends and boyfriends of those who have just come into sobriety.  It is to these people, my own loving husband included, that I want to dedicate this blog entry.  Let’s talk … Continue reading →

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Dear Laura

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Stephanie P

I came across this website I would like share with you. The site belongs to musician Brad Mersereau.  He has devoted it to his sister Laura’s memory who sadly did not find her way to recovery and died at 46 … Continue reading →

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Hellidays II

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Stephanie P

We’ve heard it before that people in recovery have it especially hard during the holidays.  Everything from bad memories associated with drinking/using, to seeing loved ones out of control, to having to resist those urges to partake in a little … Continue reading →

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Other’s people drinking bugs me

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Stephanie P

Other people’s drinking sometimes gets to me. A few months ago, I witnessed a house guest and very dear in-law of mine get drunk every night on California Merlot. Now this man has been drinking wine with his meals most … Continue reading →

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