General Recovery / Healing
Links you´ve sent us, or that we´ve just found, that can´t quite be categorized, or have yet to be. It´s all helpful. Enjoy!
A Defect Called Control 
We hate to be labeled "controlling" but most of us do admit that in our addiction(s)control was not only important but vital to survival. In recovery, we have had to learn to let go. A Pill for Sober Living?
Medical science has made great strides in the development of meds for drug and alcohol addiction. But will addicts see this as an easy fix to their disease? Recovery programs cannot take a back seat to meds for addictions. After the Obsession is Lifted 
Alcohol is but a symptom and our defects may live longer than we anticipate. A single defect may be big enough to force us into a "moral" relapse and require professional help. An Attitude of Gratitude 
Gratitude is not something that always comes easy. Sometimes we have to learn or relearn how to be grateful and what we should be grateful for. Asian American Recovery Services  [offsite link]
Dedicated to decreasing and preventing substance abuse in Asian American Communities (N. California) BROKEN – A Book Review
BROKEN by William Cope Moyers with Katherine Ketcham is an account of one man's battle with addiction, relapse, and recovery. It's real, honest, and leaves us with very important questions about our own recovery. This should be a definite addition to your library. Completing the Circle
Finding a sponsor can be challenging but having a sponsor is vital to recovery. There is a special person out there for you and all you have to do is want what they have and ask the question, "Will you be my sponsor?" Criminals & Gang Members Anonymous [offsite link]
Help and hope for those looking for a way out, for good. Deaf and Hard of Hearing AA/12 Step Resources [offsite link]
Deaf and Hard of Hearing AA/12 Step Resources. Debtors Anonymous Resources - Solvency.org [offsite link]
While not official, this group´s filled with great resources for those who need support regarding financial balance. Double Trouble
It seems that if we have one addiction, there is always another lurking right around the corner. How do we deal with these and should we even try to get rid of all of them at the same time? DUI is Everyone's Problem
State laws are becoming stricter in the effort to control DUI's. They are made for anyone who drives while under the influence, even the "normal" drinker. Are these new laws too harsh or not harsh enough? Forgiveness - A Gift to Cherish
Forgiveness is the gift we give ourselves but why is it so difficult? We have to learn to "practice" forgiveness as we do with any other principle. Guilt and Shame
There are many things you can say you might feel guilty about. But do you feel shame? There is a big difference between guilt and shame and we must get rid of both to live in peace and serenity. HealthyPlace.com [offsite link]
Online support group communities. Holiday Sobriety
The holidays can be a slippery slope for those of us in recovery. Nothing is more important than our sobriety but we can attend those holiday parties safely and have fun. How To STOP Screwing Up - A Book Review
An up-front, honest review of "How to STOP Screwing Up". Author, Martha Woodroof, uses the 12 Steps to help anyone confront their evil urges in an offbeat, sometimes humorous way. But is this book for everyone? Independence Day, Every Day
This is the time of year all Americans celebrate independence. When is your Independence Day? What price did you pay for your freedoms? New freedoms and happiness await one day at a time. Letting Go
Letting go is a simple process that brings peace to our day. Letting go and letting God is the pathway to freedom and is open to everyone. Louise Hay / Hay House Publishing [offsite link]
While not specifically 12 Step-related, Louise Hay´s books come HIGHLY recommended for all kinds of healing and upliftment in life. Lovingkindness - A Book Appreciation
There are so many books out there for us to read that awaken our conscious contact with God. This book, though, has become my favorite because it speaks to me not as a woman in recovery but as a person who wants to find peace in life. Marianne Williamson [offsite link]
Offers various recovery resources for yourself, your family and the universe. One Step at A Time (Seattle, WA) [offsite link]
An outdoor activity group for 12 Steppers and friends. Our Favorite Prayers
We each learn to pray in our own way in our own words but nothing inspires us more than the Serenity Prayer and The Prayer of St. Francis. These combined with The Lord's Prayer are powerful tools in recovery. Our Primary Purpose
Responsibility and purpose...two important elements to maintain sobriety. Are we willing to give back to everyone in need or do we only help those within our comfort zone? Patience and Tolerance
Society today is all about instant gratification. Patience and tolerance must be our code not just with others but with ourselves and our recovery. Perfectionism
Striving to do something perfectly or to be perfect has a way of reducing us to failure. Remembering that it is progress not perfection is not always that easy. Recovery Doesn't Vacation
It is important for all of us to get away from the day-to-day. It is equally important that we never lose sight of the fact that there are no vacations from recovery. Recovery Jones: 12 Step Humor [offsite link]
12 Step Humor - Hey, laughter can be the best medicine! Recovery Net Radio [offsite link]
A live, daily talk show dealing with issues of addiction and recovery. Relapse - Never Say Never
There are many ways to describe relapse and many reasons why it happens. Prevention is the key but regression doesn't happen overnight. Identify where you are in your recovery and know if you are entering the danger zone. Resentments
Resentments are dangerous, yet no matter how hard we try we can still find ourselves in the middle of one. The good news is that we can now recognize a resentment and find serenity. Self Help Works [offsite link]
Self-led online audiovisual wellness programs. SISupport.com [offsite link]
Hope, strength and compassion for self-injurers. Step 9 1/2; The Promises
The Promises as given to us in the Big Book can be both prayer and meditation. When and how we see the Promises unfold depends on us, the action we are willing to take, and how we are living life in recovery. Stuck in Recovery
The pink cloud has long gone and you work a good program. The only problem is that you are "stuck". Where is the happy, joyous, and free you are waiting for? Survivors Art Foundation [offsite link]
Art therapy resource for abuse survivors. Thanksgiving Every Day
12 Step recovery has given us a gift we never expected to receive. We've learned how to celebrate Thanksgiving every day of the year. The Artist´s Way Online Group [offsite link]
Loosely based on the 12 Step model, this group works through Julia Cameron/Mark Bryan´s book in terms of "healing the creative self." The Best 12 Steps You Will Ever Take
Do you want or need a 12 Step Recovery Program? Here are a few reasons why it will be the best 12 steps you ever took. The Gift That Keeps On Giving
A key element in recovery is sponsorship. Do you have a sponsor? Are you a sponsor? Should there be criteria to be a sponsor? This is the first article in a series that will discuss sponsorship from every angle. The Northwest Deaf Addiction Center [offsite link]
Resources for deaf/HOA individuals who need aptly fitting support. The Recovery Boat
We are given tools that become lifelines to our success in recovery but we must use them all of the time. When we don't, these lines break and put us in real danger. The Recovery Directory [offsite link]
A regularly updated directory, resplendent with meeting and group information, a recovery store, and more. The Recovery Zone [offsite link]
A 12 Step Resource Guide The Society of Compassionate Friends [offsite link]
Offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. The Tao of Sobriety
A life of harmony and the ability to walk a path of virtuous conduct is the result of honesty, open-mindedness and willingness. This is the Tao of sobriety. Transformations [offsite link]
Limitless resources for self help and recovery. Turning Leaf Press [offsite link]
Recovery wisdom, one day at a time. Victim Behavior [offsite link]
End your "victim behavior" (or what they call "poor me thinking") and find empowerment tips here. Virtual Addiction [offsite link]
Think you might be an Internet addict? Visit here and assess your online time and habits. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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