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First Haiku

I am powerless Put my faith in these twelve Steps , A new life awaits -Denise M ©2024 Experience Strength…

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Chips of a Different Kind

As I approach 6 years of abstinence, I think of the changes that have happened in my life. Sometimes I…

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Step 1: Always a Beginner

When I came into OA, I met a longtimer I particularly admired. She was slender and energetic. She shared wisdom…

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Pain Management

I was given gifts today, the gifts of patience and acceptance. About a week ago, I threw out my back…

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May the 14th Be With You!

“Here we experience the great truth that when we let go of our need to control people and simply allow…

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The Beautiful Dandelion

A weed… “a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, growing where it conflicts with human preferences, needs, or goals.“…

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STEP ONE: Artist Tile series

Here are my tiles for Steps 1-2…”Give Up.” Here is how I see myself giving up my Self, and beginning…

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