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When I came into recovery, I was not on a winning streak.

And neither was my family on a winning streak.

As a matter of fact, my family was on the rocks.

I thought my loved ones would be thrilled when I came into the program, but as far as I could tell, they were just as pissed as ever.

Chrissy, Tell us a little about your family life before coming into the program.

What about your parents, your siblings, your loved ones.

Tell us a little about what family life was like for you before program.

What family members were affected by your drinking?

How were they affected?

Did they try to help?

Did they know anything about recovery?

Sue and Marty, welcome to the studio

For the benefit of our listeners, tell us a little about yourself

what is your sobriety date, who’s your sponsor, where is your home group?

Tell us a little about what family life was like for you before program.

What were the conditions when you came into recovery?

What family members were affected by your drinking?

How were they affected?

Did they try to help?

Did they know anything about recovery?

How did recovery initially affect your relationship?

Page 124 of the Big Book

This painful past may be of infinite value to other families still struggling with their problem. We think each family which has been relieved owes something to those who have not,

What has been your experience with taking the painful past family life and making something positive with it?

What did your family know about recovery when you came in and how did they react?

How did family relationships change after recovery?

Did your recovery upset the family after recovery?

What were their expectations?

What were your expectations?

Was the family jealous of recovery?

How is it changing today?

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Have you ever tried to talk about your addiction and recovery to your family?

How about your children, what discussions have you had with them about your alcoholism and recovery?

How have these discussions changed as they got older?

Do you have any family members in recovery?

Have your loved ones ever describe what it was like for them when you were using?

How did you react?

What about the amends process, have you done this with your family?

The Recovered Podcast is really for the new person in recovery.

What would you say to the new guy who is struggling with family relationships and is early in recovery?

Barefoot – Recovered 594

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April 21, 2015

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In Michigan, we tend to do things different.

We, in Michigan, have small table discussion meetings

We, Michiganders, don’t usually have cakes at sobriety anniversaries

Apparently, we in Michigan, don’t go to International Conferences, more on this later.

And, we have Barefoot meetings, Russ’ favorite

– “Barefoot meeting” is a term used to describe a meeting where discussion is not focused on a particular topic; each member who shares chooses what he or she wishes to discuss.

Let’s keep the discussion on the solution.

Greg, you suggested this format, you get to lead the segment. Greg, where do you want to start?

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Alex

Possible things to discuss:

step you are currently working – step 6 – were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
step your sponsee is working on – step 2, been hurt by religion, so working on spirituality
your current spiritual condition – great period, did a lot of work on happiness and what that is and what that is not. Pleasure, satisfies in the moment, happiness not so satisfying in the moment but the positive feeling lasts.
what tradition is currently in play at your home group – thinking about looking at traditions
current difficulties/challenges and possible recovery solutions. my family
current recovery literature you are reading – breathing under water. Richard Rohn a spiritual advisor and not alcoholic reflects on the 12 steps
recovery movies –
recovery music
recovery art
relationships and steps/prayers/slogans that help
meetings

What would you say to the new guy?

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Asking for Help – Recovered 592

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April 15, 2015

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Asking for help is fundamental to the program. . No one is going to force recovery on you, you need to ask.

We don’t know what you need, you need to figure that out and ask.
But start before the disease, before the program, let’s go way back and see what our experience was like when we were young.
When you were a kid, was it easy for you to ask for help? Like asking for help at school or help with homework?
What was it like before program, did you know you needed help?

Did you ask for help before you came in?

Did you ever ask for help as part of your share at a meeting? What happened?

In your early recovery, what prevented you from asking for help?

Where you afraid what would happened if you asked for help?

In your early recovery, what kind of things do you ask for?

How do you figure out what you need help with?

Have you ever asked anyone for help working the steps?

Have you ever asked someone other than your sponsor for help on a step?

How do you find someone you can trust when asking for help?

What about therapy, have you tried this?

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How do you say thanks to the person who helped you?

Has anyone asked you for help? Explain.

Have you asked a group for help?

Have you ever said no to someone asking for help?

What would you say to the new guy?

Living a Balance Life – Recovered 590

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April 7, 2015

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They say if you live a balanced life, you will feel calm, grounded, clear-headed, and motivated.

Since I’m none of those things, I guess I have some work to do to become more balanced in my life.

Let’s go to you first Cristie, what was it life, what happened and what is it like today?

What was your life balance like before the program?

What was the balance of your life in early recovery?

What is it like now?

Why do you need a balanced life?

What does a balanced life mean to you today?

balancing physical, spiritual, and psychological
exercise, prayer, think about relationships (therapy)
social time, other focus time, family time, alone time

Everyone’s balance ratio is different, for example some people don’t have family, so family time is not a factor.

What areas of your life need the most attention, where do you most likely get out of balance?

There areas in our life that demand more time periodically.

How do you use the program to balance:

work and leisure
giving and receiving
recovery life and family life

There are events in our lives that put everything out of balance.

My life balance is always changing because my life constantly changes. Some reasons for change and to redefine balance:

relapse
loss, or gain, of a driver license
relationship break up/divorce
death of a loved one
dating
loss of job
marriage
children
retirement
sickness
a move

Have you experienced any of these changes and how has the program helped coping and then returning to balance?

what steps
what prayers
what slogans
how has a sponsor helped

What would you say to the new guy about balance?

Special App Owner Open TalkAnn Marie S. – Recovered 588

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April 4, 2015

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Tradition 2 – Recovered 589

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April 1, 2015

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The traditions protect the group in much the same way as the steps protect our sobriety

Tradition Two Reads:

For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

What is a group?

Is this different than a meeting?

What is a group conscience?

How are they held?

How often?

What is the format?

Who runs the group?

Is this hard to believe?

Have you ever had a moment when you were convinced that God must be running the group?

Have you ever had a moment when you doubted God was running the group?

Have you ever started a meeting or organized a group event?

Have you ever fallen into the thought trap that you were the boss?

What happened?

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What are elder statesmen?

Tell us about their opinions and example.

Are they important?

Do we value them?

Where are they?

Am I absolutely trustworthy, even in secret, with AA Twelfth Step jobs or other AA responsibility?

Do I look for credit in my AA jobs? Praise for my AA ideas?

Do I have to save face in group discussion, or can I yield in good spirit to the group conscience and work cheerfully along with it?

Although I have been sober a few years, am I still willing to serve my turn at AA chores?

In group discussions, do I sound off about matters on which I have no experience and little knowledge?

What would you say to the new guy?

Final Thoughts?

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Attitudes – Recovered 587

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March 24, 2015

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Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

How does this quote pertain to your program?

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.

Have you experienced this in program?

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

What does this mean to your recovery program?

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.

How does a good attitude result in a good program for you?

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.

Thoughts?

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

How does this relate to your early recovery?

What does a good attitude mean to you?

What does a bad attitude mean to you?

Why is a good attitude important in recovery?

Why is a bad attitude dangerous?

What was your attitude on life like before program?

How does being dry affect your attitude?

How does being sober affect your attitude?

How does working a program affect your attitude?

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What brings about a good attitude?

What brings about bad attitudes?

Comment on how the following fosters better attitudes?What steps help?

What slogans help?

What prayers help?

How does you sponsor help?

Can the program change the way you think?

Here are Simple Tips for Developing a Positive Attitude. What are your thoughts?

Choose to be happy.
Look at the bright side of life.
Choose to be optimistic.
Find reasons to smile more often.
Have faith in yourself, and believe that the Universe can help you.
Associate yourself with happy people.
Read inspiring stories.
Read inspiring quotes.
Repeat affirmations that inspire and motivate you.
Visualize only what you want to happen, not what you don’t want.
Learn Learn to master your thoughts

What would you say to the new guy?

Gratitude – Recovered 585

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March 18, 2015

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First, what is Gratitude?

When you first got sober, did you have a lot of Gratitude?

What Changed?

How important is Gratitude in your Recovery?

What are some things you are most grateful for?

Have you ever sat at a Gratitude Table?

Have you Ever been to a Gratitude meeting?

How do you express gratitude?

Why is gratitude important?

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What about the Phrase Attitude of Gratitude?

How do practice or show Gratitude to others?

To God?

What step has helped you with Gratitude?

Who are your grateful for?

What are you Grateful for?

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By: Mark S

March 16, 2015

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