We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle I’ve never been particularly fond of making New Year’s Resolutions. They’ve always felt like setting myself up for failure. If I’m being honest, I am usually the first person I break a promise to. This year, however, I decided […]
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Embracing a Higher Power: “We Agnostics”
Hey there! Welcome back to my ongoing series, where I peel back the layers of my life growing up in a 12 Step program. In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of Chapter 4 from The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, a chapter that holds a special place in my journey – “We Agnostics.” […]
Moving On
Hi. My name is Krysten and I am not an alcoholic. I was, however, raised in a 12 Step program. During the ages between 9 and 15 1/5, my mother was in active recovery and attended AA meetings regularly. Most evenings, I could be found in the back room of a little building in Oildale, […]