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My Recovery Stories

an alcoholic shares her experience, strength and hope to stay sober through her faith in God

Author: Allison Healan Lawrence

An Update On Jack

I posted a few weeks ago about my English Mastiff – Jack having been diagnosed with cancer in his ankle on his hind leg. It really had me torn up… Continue reading An Update On Jack

Published April 15, 2017
Categorized as Everyday Blog

That Crazy Bipolar Disorder

Hey Everybody!! I haven’t posted in a few weeks because my bipolar has been way out of whack. It can creep up or down on you so quickly. I was… Continue reading That Crazy Bipolar Disorder

Published April 15, 2017
Categorized as Everyday Blog

Solutions and a Sponsor

 The very next day I did something I absolutely hate to do. I picked up the phone (which weighed a 1000 pounds) and made a phone call. I hate to… Continue reading Solutions and a Sponsor

Published March 17, 2017
Categorized as Timeline of My Recovery Story

Sad days still happen

Even in recovery sad days still happen. I found out that my beloved english mastiff – Jack – has cancer. He is such a sweet boy – a big boy… Continue reading Sad days still happen

Published March 14, 2017
Categorized as Everyday Blog

Being Grateful Everyday For Something

Today I can always find something to be grateful for. I’m sober and that’s a miracle. Even though there are stressful things in my life I have to turn those… Continue reading Being Grateful Everyday For Something

Published March 9, 2017
Categorized as Everyday Blog

One Day At A Time

I remember when I first started recovery and I just couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I would never be able to drink again for the rest of… Continue reading One Day At A Time

Published February 21, 2017
Categorized as Devotions

My Bottom – Drinking is finally over

So, I started going to therapy once a week. I continued having difficulty putting the drink down. Something that was comforting to me though was my therapist each week asked… Continue reading My Bottom – Drinking is finally over

Published February 16, 2017
Categorized as Timeline of My Recovery Story

Your not that smart…It takes Willingness

Willingness. Willingness is the key to getting sober. I tried willpower countless times. It NEVER worked. I would promise myself one night that I would not drink the next day,… Continue reading Your not that smart…It takes Willingness

Published February 13, 2017
Categorized as Devotions

Jesus for Eternity

I’m comforted that when I take my last dying breath on this earth I will make my transition into heaven to be with Jesus for eternity. I’m not taking anything… Continue reading Jesus for Eternity

Published February 12, 2017
Categorized as Devotions

Gaining Peace and Serenity

I have not experienced more peace and serenity than when I got honest about my dishonesty. Lying, cheating, stealing to be able to keep my drugging active brought with it… Continue reading Gaining Peace and Serenity

Published February 9, 2017
Categorized as Devotions

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