Season’s Greetings from Program

Happy, joyous, and free is what we can be in this Twelve Step program.

Attitude change—the only person we focus on changing is ourselves.

Prayer is suggested as a form of meditation—a strong component of the Eleventh Step.

Problems begin to lose the magnitude they once had (when we do the necessary Step work).

You need never be alone again—we have a Higher Power to guide us, and we have other people around who understand us.

Hunger will become physical hunger, not emotional hunger.

Occasions such as holidays are about friendship and family instead of food.

Love for self is about self-caring—taking care of ourselves, setting healthy boundaries, and saying “no” when necessary.

In the beginning (and as long as necessary), it is important that our recovery come first in all we do.

Do you have a sponsor and a support group? Both are necessary for recovery. If not, find them. You won’t be disappointed.

Accepting what cannot be changed is a stepping stone to changing what can.

Yes, our recovery is dependent on actively working the Twelve Steps. Start and continue working Steps One through Twelve to be amazed before “we are half way through” (Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., p. 83)

Size and weight are not our real issues. The Big Book says clearly, “When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically” (p. 64).

— Norinne M., Fort Myers, Florida USA