Tag Archives: health

Where’s the Monkey?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by levasseurjohn

Many years ago, when I was just an infant in the AA recovery program, the old-timers would joke about an easy way to treat Alcoholism. Maybe some of you remember that. “If I could only take a pill,” was the … Continue reading →

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Suffering is caused by everything.

Posted on September 1, 2025 by levasseurjohn

When I first read this phrase, some five years ago, I was skeptical that the writer had no experience in real life. I was curious and had to read on, through my closed mind. Gradually the room between my ears … 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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Why Does it Happen to Me?

Posted on May 24, 2024 by levasseurjohn

On a tragic day, I asked God the question, “Why?” It involved my firstborn son, who was deformed and only lived for a few hours. I asked, “God, why did you have to take such a beautiful soul without giving … Continue reading →

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