Tag Archives: mental-health

Good Grief

Posted on July 30, 2024 by levasseurjohn

Grief is a topic that only comes up when someone’s in crisis. Losing a wife, sister, mother, or pet can cause an individual to do things common sense overlooks. Understanding how the process works can help when you are going … Continue reading →

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AAs and Etiquette

Posted on July 24, 2024 by levasseurjohn

Relationships are something we can’t avoid. You must be in contact with people at some point in the day or week to survive. In AA, we believe everyone needs help to make it. In thirty years of attending meetings regularly, … Continue reading →

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“Who’s Suffering in Your Resentment?”

Posted on July 7, 2024 by levasseurjohn

That question was asked by a friend who watched me carry an enormous resentment far longer than necessary. It’s never required. I haven’t told this story to many because it’s embarrassing to think it took me so long to learn … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Difficult People

Posted on May 31, 2024 by levasseurjohn

Difficult people can be a lifelong curse. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have at least one person within shouting distance who they could live without. It might be the checkout clerk at the grocery store, in a non-profit where … 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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Road Rage

Posted on April 11, 2024 by levasseurjohn

I’ve always considered myself a caring and spiritual person, but when I get behind the wheel, that peaceful, loving person moves to the back seat, and my EGO takes command. Observing EGO’s behavior, it’s exactly the opposite of what I … Continue reading →

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