by Diane Jellen | Jan 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s Saturday night. Thinking of going out and having a few? Think again, and think Smart! You do know it’s more than “wrong” to drive buzzed? Right? Step 5. Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our “wrongs.” If one of my...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Because the 12-Step program is an honest program, I’m not going to lie. My efforts to stop controlling and fixing others has been a long, hard process. I have followed the steps, attended meetings, written codependent self-help articles, and still nurture...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s not easy. I know. Been there. Still doing it! Working the 12-Steps had led to a more freeing way of life. We are all fragile blossoms, young souls at heart. We are worth the effort. To be free indeed! In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I was in a relationship where addiction ruled, many unkind words were spoken. However, in my typical out-of-control behavior, I was the one dishing out the cutting words. I didn’t take time to – – – T-H-I-N-K I didn’t want to know the Truth. I...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
The 12 Steps can help lead us out of the painful prickly lies we tell ourselves. One careful step at a time! “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see...
