Tag Archives: alcoholism

What about “restore us to sanity?”

Posted on July 2, 2025 by levasseurjohn

This statement was one of the many that I could not wrap my head around in early sobriety. Step Two says, “Came to believe a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Sanity is defined as “The ability … Continue reading →

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The Day I Got It

Posted on April 15, 2025 by levasseurjohn

Published in the May issue of the AA Magazine, The Grapevine Though trust was a huge issue, he finally went to “any length.” He picked up the phone and dialed For years, AA members have shared catchy phrases that help … 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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No One Can Get Your Goat Unless You Tell Them Where It’s Tied Up.”

Posted on April 29, 2024 by levasseurjohn

In the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, published by Alcoholics Anonymous, on page 123, it states, “These distinguished men had the nerve to say that most of the alcoholics under investigation were still childish, emotionally sensitive, and grandiose.” Also, in … 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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