Tag: Sober
Comparison: The Unique Dilemma of the Alcoholic and the Codependent.
Addiction doesn’t just take one prisoner—it drags the whole family into the war zone. While the alcoholic battles their own brand of insanity, the Al-Anon is often standing right beside them—stone-cold sober but emotionally unraveling. Different symptoms, same spiritual sickness. Let’s take a closer look at the mirrored madness of these two roles: one fueled… Read more
Understanding the Cycle of Alcoholism: A Threefold Illness
Do you have someone in your life who just can’t stop drinking, no matter how many times they swear it off? Me too. What I want to share here isn’t theory—it’s lived experience, backed by what’s written in the Big Book of AA. I’ve been able to maintain long term sobriety, over 30 years, after… Read more
Ego Deflation: Key to Alcoholism Recovery
In the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, ego deflation is presented as a vital step toward recovery. Alcoholism is often fueled by self-centeredness—an inflated ego that blinds individuals to the harm they cause themselves and others. The Big Book emphasizes that lasting sobriety requires humility, honesty, and a willingness to surrender self-will. Bill W., co-founder… Read more