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The Freedom Seekers Group is formed
A Creating Dreams outreach program was formed on July 27,2008. It's purpose is to share the experience, strength, and
hope of those in recovery, with those incarcerated. Three or four people in various stages of recovery will be holding a
weekly AA meeting in the Jefferson County Jail in Fairbury, Nebraska on Sunday's at 2 PM.
A Creating Dreams outreach program was formed on July 27,2008. It's purpose is to share the experience, strength, and
hope of those in recovery, with those incarcerated. Three or four people in various stages of recovery will be holding a
weekly AA meeting in the Jefferson County Jail in Fairbury, Nebraska on Sunday's at 2 PM.
Alcoholism
The majority of email's I receive are from people whose children, spouse, or relatives are alcoholics or addicts. As an
alcoholic I would never had reached out for help through a website. Heck, I wouldn't had reached out - period! But, I
would have read these pages and the pages at my other sites - just to see if the writer was truly addicted or just trying to
sell books. I hope both the addicted and their families stop by the AA sites on the net. I recently joined a forum at AA, my
first subject started was entitled First Step Read it and see if it is true or click on AA's link down towards the bottom of the
page and have a look around both sites.
The majority of email's I receive are from people whose children, spouse, or relatives are alcoholics or addicts. As an
alcoholic I would never had reached out for help through a website. Heck, I wouldn't had reached out - period! But, I
would have read these pages and the pages at my other sites - just to see if the writer was truly addicted or just trying to
sell books. I hope both the addicted and their families stop by the AA sites on the net. I recently joined a forum at AA, my
first subject started was entitled First Step Read it and see if it is true or click on AA's link down towards the bottom of the
page and have a look around both sites.
AA Meetings in Southeast Nebraska...
Living in Southeast Nebraska, away from many major metropolitan areas there are still many chances throughout the
week to find a meeting near you. To survive, a diabetic takes daily medication. For the alcoholic/addict the best chances
for long term sobriety are by attending AA meetings. How many? You need to be the judge of that. You need to know
what it will take to stay "healthy." If you know of a meeting that isn't listed there is a contact address to let them know.
Click here to find all the meetings near your hometown.
Living in Southeast Nebraska, away from many major metropolitan areas there are still many chances throughout the
week to find a meeting near you. To survive, a diabetic takes daily medication. For the alcoholic/addict the best chances
for long term sobriety are by attending AA meetings. How many? You need to be the judge of that. You need to know
what it will take to stay "healthy." If you know of a meeting that isn't listed there is a contact address to let them know.
Click here to find all the meetings near your hometown.
Two recovery poems featured in the state of Washington during
National Recovery Month...
Sherry Greenup is a substance abuse coordinator for Asotin County. Asotin County is a tiny county in the southeast
corner of the State of Washington. She has been putting together a proclamation that she hopes the county
commissioners will sign to announce September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. She has asked
for and been given permission to use my poems Generations and Lets Get Honest in her press releases and publicity
packages.
National Recovery Month...
Sherry Greenup is a substance abuse coordinator for Asotin County. Asotin County is a tiny county in the southeast
corner of the State of Washington. She has been putting together a proclamation that she hopes the county
commissioners will sign to announce September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. She has asked
for and been given permission to use my poems Generations and Lets Get Honest in her press releases and publicity
packages.
United States National Recovery Month...
In late 2004, I stumbled upon the governments website for recovery. I decided to submit my story. In the summer of
2005 I was asked if I'd like to be included in the 2006 National Recovery Month kit. Later that year, I received an e-mail
from Kristin Engdahl, an editor for this project saying that "Right now we are planning to run your story in two places
within the recovery month kit, since it was such a compelling story and could have a great impact." These stories along
with many others were found in the personal stories section, as well as a section about addiction in our military ranks.
In late 2004, I stumbled upon the governments website for recovery. I decided to submit my story. In the summer of
2005 I was asked if I'd like to be included in the 2006 National Recovery Month kit. Later that year, I received an e-mail
from Kristin Engdahl, an editor for this project saying that "Right now we are planning to run your story in two places
within the recovery month kit, since it was such a compelling story and could have a great impact." These stories along
with many others were found in the personal stories section, as well as a section about addiction in our military ranks.
Clean and Sober Recovery Hero...
Recovery author and guru, John Bradshaw once talked about being a "human being"
instead of a "human doing." While New Age thoughts talk about the illusions of being
a human. Never happy where we are in life. Always having to get "there" and when
it finally becomes our "here" we realize that being "there" isn't much better then our
old "here."
Clean And Sober Not Dead gave me their Recovery Hero award in February 2007.
Click here to read what they had to say. After I received this honor, I wrote the poem
"To Be" is Here and There. Click on the thumbnail to the right to read it.
Recovery author and guru, John Bradshaw once talked about being a "human being"
instead of a "human doing." While New Age thoughts talk about the illusions of being
a human. Never happy where we are in life. Always having to get "there" and when
it finally becomes our "here" we realize that being "there" isn't much better then our
old "here."
Clean And Sober Not Dead gave me their Recovery Hero award in February 2007.
Click here to read what they had to say. After I received this honor, I wrote the poem
"To Be" is Here and There. Click on the thumbnail to the right to read it.
A Promise To Myself
I found this piece of paper on the last page of one of my journals, it was written on 10/11/1994 - one month into
sobriety. If I do say so it's pretty profound. And to write it one month into sobriety is truly the work of a Higher Power.
MY GOALS -
1. While having self-esteem, to always remain humble.
2. To never forget it's NOT "My will be done," but rather "Thy will be done."
3. To make no promises for my sobriety, except to myself and my Higher Power.
4. To live as close as humanly possible to the "Serenity Prayer."
5. To forget perfection and settle for progression.
6. To live for Today! Tomorrow will take care of itself and there is nothing I can do about yesterday.
7. To never forget my past sobriety and my past lapses - to learn and see the warning signs.
8. To pray for people, places, and things which I see with contempt and resentment.
9. To stay sober for two people and ONLY two people, myself and my God.
10. To never forget, everything that happens, is EXACTLY how it is suppose to be.
HOW I HOPE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN -
1. To continue alcohol counseling
2. Through self-knowledge (reading)
3. To attend meetings at least twice a week
4. To learn and live the 12 steps
5. Through prayer and mediation
6. Reading the Bible
7. Writing daily journals
FUTURE GOALS -
1. Attend course or counseling on stress management
2. Learning to trust again
3. To find peace
I found this piece of paper on the last page of one of my journals, it was written on 10/11/1994 - one month into
sobriety. If I do say so it's pretty profound. And to write it one month into sobriety is truly the work of a Higher Power.
MY GOALS -
1. While having self-esteem, to always remain humble.
2. To never forget it's NOT "My will be done," but rather "Thy will be done."
3. To make no promises for my sobriety, except to myself and my Higher Power.
4. To live as close as humanly possible to the "Serenity Prayer."
5. To forget perfection and settle for progression.
6. To live for Today! Tomorrow will take care of itself and there is nothing I can do about yesterday.
7. To never forget my past sobriety and my past lapses - to learn and see the warning signs.
8. To pray for people, places, and things which I see with contempt and resentment.
9. To stay sober for two people and ONLY two people, myself and my God.
10. To never forget, everything that happens, is EXACTLY how it is suppose to be.
HOW I HOPE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN -
1. To continue alcohol counseling
2. Through self-knowledge (reading)
3. To attend meetings at least twice a week
4. To learn and live the 12 steps
5. Through prayer and mediation
6. Reading the Bible
7. Writing daily journals
FUTURE GOALS -
1. Attend course or counseling on stress management
2. Learning to trust again
3. To find peace
Rock Solid Group of AA
The Rock Solid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous is considered an "inside" group because it is run within a correctional
facility. Some of my writings from 2007 on the 12 steps have been used in their newsletters and discussions.
I feel honored to be "studied" by this group. Based in Lancaster, Ohio, I pray that these people make the most of their
second chances. It is truly a gift to be given a second chance, believe me I know.
All I can say is put your trust in your Higher Power. By doing so, things will change, they will improve. Maybe not
today, nor even tomorrow, but they will change.
AA, as a group, is based on miracles. They happen every day. We just need to keep believing in ourselves and God.
The Rock Solid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous is considered an "inside" group because it is run within a correctional
facility. Some of my writings from 2007 on the 12 steps have been used in their newsletters and discussions.
I feel honored to be "studied" by this group. Based in Lancaster, Ohio, I pray that these people make the most of their
second chances. It is truly a gift to be given a second chance, believe me I know.
All I can say is put your trust in your Higher Power. By doing so, things will change, they will improve. Maybe not
today, nor even tomorrow, but they will change.
AA, as a group, is based on miracles. They happen every day. We just need to keep believing in ourselves and God.
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