Comments on: Episode 13 Im Defective http://www.therecoverypodcast.com/recovery_topics/21 This is my perceptions of the wonderful and sometimes complex world of recovery. With the problem of alcoholism and addiction being treated in so many ways I simply express my views on these topics. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:54:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Sober Princess 1997 http://www.therecoverypodcast.com/recovery_topics/21#comment-192 Sober Princess 1997 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:46:30 +0000 http://www.therecoverypodcast.com/recovery_topics/21#comment-192 B.W., Entertaining as always! Thank you for your service in our on-line community. I have to admit, from my own recent experience, that I find it incredibly humorous that an alcoholic/addict takes my inventory (sometimes, they actually do a better job than I!) judges me, criticizes me, tells people that I don't like them, or my all time favorite - critiques my sharing in a meeting by calling me out. It's funny, we seem to forget who we are and where we come from. One addict judging another - Oxymoron - comes to mind .... then again, I'm not exactly the brightest crayon in the box. By the by... I adore your sense of humor! My sponsor told me when I was 2 that it takes a lot of shit to make a pretty flower! Bloomin' where I'm planted, Sober Princess 1997 AKA: Dar B.W.,

Entertaining as always! Thank you for your service in our on-line community. I have to admit, from my own recent experience, that I find it incredibly humorous that an alcoholic/addict takes my inventory (sometimes, they actually do a better job than I!) judges me, criticizes me, tells people that I don’t like them, or my all time favorite - critiques my sharing in a meeting by calling me out. It’s funny, we seem to forget who we are and where we come from. One addict judging another - Oxymoron - comes to mind …. then again, I’m not exactly the brightest crayon in the box.

By the by… I adore your sense of humor!

My sponsor told me when I was 2 that it takes a lot of shit to make a pretty flower!

Bloomin’ where I’m planted,
Sober Princess 1997
AKA: Dar

]]> By: Jeff http://www.therecoverypodcast.com/recovery_topics/21#comment-186 Jeff Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:39:01 +0000 http://www.therecoverypodcast.com/recovery_topics/21#comment-186 Another great episode. Just coming back from a meeting with the same topic. It caused me to look up defect in the dictionary. The basic definition is shortcoming, imperfect. Is it nice to know that are we not perfect and not going to be. As you said, as long as we work the steps and keep trying to do a little better than the day before-we're going be just fine. The only way to do that is by not picking up that drink or using-just for today. Another great episode. Just coming back from a meeting with the same topic. It caused me to look up defect in the dictionary. The basic definition is shortcoming, imperfect. Is it nice to know that are we not perfect and not going to be. As you said, as long as we work the steps and keep trying to do a little better than the day before-we’re going be just fine. The only way to do that is by not picking up that drink or using-just for today.

]]> By: Tori in Iowa http://www.therecoverypodcast.com/recovery_topics/21#comment-184 Tori in Iowa Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.therecoverypodcast.com/recovery_topics/21#comment-184 Let me just say this was a very worthwhile listen! It seems you truly did some homework and good atrition to this podcast. While embarking on this, I am forced to mention I am not to this particular step in the 12 steps however, I'm learning not to give up or be so hard on myself because of the defective parts of my character. One awesome suggestion from this cast was the "mirror" idea. I may hold one up to myself to remind ME of my defect when it occurs! What a good way to symbolize improvement and to mirror behavior one wishes to engage in! "I think therefore I am" and of course negative behavior will only bring more...... I can't wait for your next venture! How about more on "13 stepping"???? That outta be interesting..... :) Tori www.myspace.com/stellarmother Let me just say this was a very worthwhile listen! It seems you truly did some homework and good atrition to this podcast. While embarking on this, I am forced to mention I am not to this particular step in the 12 steps however, I’m learning not to give up or be so hard on myself because of the defective parts of my character.
One awesome suggestion from this cast was the “mirror” idea. I may hold one up to myself to remind ME of my defect when it occurs! What a good way to symbolize improvement and to mirror behavior one wishes to engage in! “I think therefore I am” and of course negative behavior will only bring more……
I can’t wait for your next venture! How about more on “13 stepping”???? That outta be interesting…..
:)
Tori
www.myspace.com/stellarmother

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