Thank you for your interest in 12-Step Sober Living
for men.
4th of July 2009
Dear Friends and Family,
Sober Living is a great place for those seeking to continue their recovery in an environment where the steps are practiced. We are committed to serving you, and the needs of our community.
That's a promise. Wherever
we maybe on our spiritual path, we have found a wealth of opportunities for physical, emotional, spiritual and growth through sober living.There are no rules, just suggstions along with a good possibly of finding a better place to derive strenght from. We believe our "dis-ease(s)" are threefold: physical, emotional and spiritual. We aspire to strengthen our confidence through various, literature, book studies, support groups and active is service.We find the effects of healing embody a set of principles which, when followed, promote inner change.
We know recovery is best experienced in the context of a group. Two or more willing people can form a powerful bond as they study and work the suggestions of the program together. Instantly, our struggles, problems, and hang-ups become a blessing to each other and our group. As we open up, everyone else will feel freer to share from their own lives. We believe working the steps is an art, not a formula. Most often, it is an individualized process. Where ever we derive strenght from (ie. God, Higher Power, the group), be with us on this journey that we may find healing, serenity, and peace of mind. All are welcomed.
Joel--As a child my dad was an alcoholic and growing up in an alcoholic home wasn't very pretty. There was alway a sense of tension, and never knowing when the next rage would happen. So as a child in that environment, I picked up into my own lifestyle of drinking and using drugs. Living a daily life on the streets surrounded with violence, theft and abuse. After many years of doing so, I was given a chance at a new life. In June of 1996, I was sentenced to rehab and have been clean and sober ever since. My wife and I decided to start our home and to help people in ways that we were helped. The gift is seeing the change in the lives of the people who we get to work with. If you or a loved one or just a friend are suffering and need a hand, take the initiative to reach out to them and to someone who has experience in this particular situation. Remember people can change if they are given the right direction, love and support that any 12-step offers. I believe we were all put on this earth in a way that is connected and that we should take the time to care for one another with love patience and understanding, that difference can be up to you. Together we all can make a change. Every little bit can help. Take the time to do something for someone else that is not as well off as you. Thank you Joel.
Lisa--I LOVE RECOVERY!
I love support groups. 12 step support groups are my favorite. I am truly grateful for Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob for starting 12 step meetings that would help me with all my problems and dependencies of my past, my present and my future. I am grateful for the experience strenght and hope I have recieved from Alcoholics Anonymous and ALL the other support groups that have stemmed from them. We share our experience strenght and hope of both the suffering and recovery we have found. We don't regret the past nor do we wish to shut the door on it. I have been attending ACA adult children of Alcohoic and dysfunctional families which i believe we are all part of. This makes 12 step all inclusive. Thank you 12 step groups for saving my life.
We invite you to check out several meetings (all different if you choose) before you decide recovery, support and 12 Step is not for you. If you do not think you qualify, keep and open mind, most people can relate to one program or another even if there is or was no apparent addiction growing up. All are Welcome we are all inclusive. Even old timers keep showing up and make fresh discoveries. Willingness is the key that opens new doors for us ALL in hopes to leave meeting better than when we came in.
Sincerely, Lisa and Joel
