The Three P's of Recovery -- Patience, Persistence, & Perseverance

"Sometimes it takes patience and persistence to reach whatever goal your are seeking to attain." --Colorado Karl

12-Step Personal Testimony

 

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FOR THOSE SEEKING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT

As of July 12, 2025 I have 26 yrs of recovery via the 12-Step program of AA, along with 12-Step faith-based groups, such as Christians In Recovery (CIR) and Overcomers Outreach.

Gratitude - What is it?

 “Gratitude” - that word seems to be a topic of many “discussion” meetings.  But how many, who claim to be “Grateful” in these meetings, comprehend the meaning of this often used word?  

My Higher Power, The Light Bulb

 

In their sincere and honest attempt to maintain a "hands off" policy regarding fellow members' religious beliefs and perhaps sensitivities, our AA founders exercised gentle wisdom and proffered spiritual freedom.

Drink, Die, Or Find A Better Way

I wanted to drink every day. I didn't want to die and I knew of no other way to get better.

My Higher Power

I could not recover with a Higher Power who wasn't on my side.

Drinking in a New Reality

 

The Professor & The Paradox

What I wouldn't Trade

There’s nothing—nothing at all—that I would trade for...

Some Thoughts On Hope

Hope is the key ingredient to a successful campaign against personal addiction.

Personal Recovery Notes

 

The following are some personal notes I made early in my recovery, while attending some Christians in Recovery (CIR) meetings.

The Alcoholic's Dilemma

A Lament

12 Steps to Freedom in Christ

Karl relates how the 12 steps of A.A. led to freedom from King Alcohol.