Getting rid of resentments and forgiving others are not the same things. While it is always necessary to get rid of resentments in Recovery, it may not be always be possible to forgive. Many years ago, it was pointed out...
With the increased availability and legitimization of marijuana, I have met people at A.A. and N.A. meetings, recovering from “hard” drugs such as opiates and cocaine, who have made the decision to continue using marijuana to “relax” or to “unwind”....
Step 1 of the 12-Step programs involves the alcoholic/addict admitting that he/she is powerless over drugs and/or alcohol. The word “powerless” is problematic. Many alcoholics/addicts find it very difficult to accept the concept of powerlessness when familiarizing themselves with the...