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lark

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33. In NE FL courts were still doing this in 2008.
Sun Jun 30, 2019, 09:27 AM
Jun 2019

Don't know about more recently but it was definitely part of my sons' probation orders from the court back then.

one day at a time rampartc Jun 2019 #1
When I started going to meetings, that's what worked for me Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #3
good work. rampartc Jun 2019 #4
I wish I could access DU.2 Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #9
I know that AA and NA don't work for everybody, TexasTowelie Jun 2019 #2
That's actually where I got stuck - the "faith" component Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #6
I don't remember if you told me about your sponsor passing, TexasTowelie Jun 2019 #11
Thank you so much - I miss her every single day. :( Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #13
There is a lot of magical thinking/statements around the 12 steps... RockRaven Jun 2019 #5
I agree that making it up as you go along is what can trip beginners up Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #7
the final thought expressed there stopdiggin Jun 2019 #8
One thing that I've noticed - talked about it with some friends today Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #10
and you have my support 100% stopdiggin Jun 2019 #12
Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #14
AA is a religious organization. "The higher power" requirement Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #15
Not at any group that I've been to Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #16
Every one I've been to, they recite The Serenity Prayer Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #21
I know, most do say the Serenity Prayer and some decide to close with the Lord's Prayer Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #39
Plenty of atheists in AA. It means a power greater than yourself. JDC Jun 2019 #18
Yep. That's what tell you to find. A tree, a bird, blah blah. Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #20
Well, why can't you turn your will and life over to the care of a tree? (Step 3) progree Jun 2019 #22
Chapter 5 in the AA Big Book is literally called "How it Works" JDC Jun 2019 #17
We read "How It Works" at every meeting I've ever been to Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #19
I know that AA has helped many people Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #23
Nothing religious about it anywhere I've been, despite what the courts say. Clearly progree Jun 2019 #25
Ummm...#3 is right out of a Baptist hymnal Funtatlaguy Jun 2019 #26
I see it as religion too, but I know I must be mistaken progree Jun 2019 #27
"some are incapable of being honest with themselves, they are the unfortunate ones, they seem to demosincebirth Nov 2019 #40
AA Comatose Sphagetti Jun 2019 #24
It doesn't work for those who don't believe in the Bible. lark Jun 2019 #28
Well, it's worked for me and I'm pretty much an atheist, too. Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #30
I'm glad you found a good group that helps you. lark Jun 2019 #31
Your son cannot legally be coerced into a religious program. Many have fought for that right progree Jun 2019 #32
In NE FL courts were still doing this in 2008. lark Jun 2019 #33
Yes, one has to fight these, unfortunately progree Jun 2019 #34
Hopefully my son will stay out of jail, but unfortunately that's not a given. lark Jun 2019 #35
I hope so too. progree Jun 2019 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author happyaccident Jun 2019 #29
The secret: "Keep Coming Back" Iggo Jul 2019 #37
I'm pretty sure that all the As say that! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #38
6 Words for me...Serenity Prayer, Keep Coming Back, Listen Stuart G Nov 2019 #41
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