Tag Archives: alcohol

A Night Out with My Friend Vodka

Posted on January 15, 2026 by levasseurjohn

Published in the Grapevine Magazine, February 2026 After his wife and kids left, all he had was the bar. Now the SWAT team was at his door. Had enough? When I was just 12, alcohol helped me cope with my … Continue reading →

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Why is it that some get it, while other don’t

Posted on May 4, 2025 by levasseurjohn

Ever since the first members stumbled into AA, there has been the question, “Why do some get it and others don’t?” Some stop drinking, come to their first meeting, and never drink again. Others put down the drink for some … Continue reading →

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Why is it That Some Get it while Others Don’t?

Posted on November 7, 2024 by levasseurjohn

Ever since the first members stumbled into AA, there has been the question, “Why do some get it while others don’t?” Some stop drinking, come to their first meeting, and never drink again. Others put down the drink for some … Continue reading →

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Stage II Recovery

Posted on June 22, 2024 by levasseurjohn

In a meeting the other day, someone said in an angry tone, “Oh, another psychology session!” The topic was dealing with anger and fear. My first reaction was to comment, but I remember the phrase, “restraint of pen and tough.” … Continue reading →

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Why Does Another Addiction Pop-Up After I Work on the One in Front of Me?

Posted on April 25, 2024 by levasseurjohn

This question was raised at meetings many times during early recovery. It seemed I always had some character defect to work on or another program to attend. My addictions are similar to the Whack-A-Mole game in the arcade. With a big … Continue reading →

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It’s Possible to Stay Sober, No Matter What?

Posted on April 22, 2024 by levasseurjohn

At age twelve, my young world came crashing down around me when my father died in a car accident. I wish I could say he was sober, but he wasn’t. Between the alcohol from a bar and drugs from an … Continue reading →

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