Alcohol Recovery Without 12 Steps Community Group
This group was created to explore various recovery paths for Alcoholism. We generally chose to explore paths outside of the AA model, or ones which incorporate, but are not limited to AA. Anyone wanting to learn and explore how to become free from alcohol addiction are welcome. Our main goal is to support each other with compassion and decency, while remaining open minded...
I found this on another website and thought it was hilarious... and so true!
THE 12 STEPS IN REVERSE
SUCCESSFUL RULES FOR THE SELF-DESTRUCTION OF THE ALCOHOLIC
1. I stated that I could handle liquor and/or drugs, and I was master
of my fate.
2. Firmly believed that I was entirely rational and sane in every
respect.
3. Made a decision to run my own life and be successful in all my
undertakings.
4. Made a searching and thorough inventory of my fellow man and found
him wanting.
5. Admitted to no one, including God and myself, that there was
anything wrong with me.
6. Sought through alcohol and/or drugs to overcome my responsibilities
and escape the realities of life.
7. Got drunk/stoned to remove these shortcomings.
8. Made a list of all persons who had harmed me, whether imaginary or
real, and swore to get even.
9. Got even whenever possible, except when to do so would injure me.
10. Continued to find fault with the world and with the people in it,
and when I was right, promptly admitted it.
11. Sought through conniving and hypocrisy to improve myself
materially at the expense of my fellow man as I misunderstood him,
asking only for the means to get and stay drunk or stoned and escape
from reality.
12. After having a complete moral, physical and financial breakdown, I
tried to drag those who were dear to me down to my level, and to
practice these reasonings in all my affairs.
THE 12 STEPS IN REVERSE
SUCCESSFUL RULES FOR THE SELF-DESTRUCTION OF THE ALCOHOLIC
1. I stated that I could handle liquor and/or drugs, and I was master
of my fate.
2. Firmly believed that I was entirely rational and sane in every
respect.
3. Made a decision to run my own life and be successful in all my
undertakings.
4. Made a searching and thorough inventory of my fellow man and found
him wanting.
5. Admitted to no one, including God and myself, that there was
anything wrong with me.
6. Sought through alcohol and/or drugs to overcome my responsibilities
and escape the realities of life.
7. Got drunk/stoned to remove these shortcomings.
8. Made a list of all persons who had harmed me, whether imaginary or
real, and swore to get even.
9. Got even whenever possible, except when to do so would injure me.
10. Continued to find fault with the world and with the people in it,
and when I was right, promptly admitted it.
11. Sought through conniving and hypocrisy to improve myself
materially at the expense of my fellow man as I misunderstood him,
asking only for the means to get and stay drunk or stoned and escape
from reality.
12. After having a complete moral, physical and financial breakdown, I
tried to drag those who were dear to me down to my level, and to
practice these reasonings in all my affairs.
Can you imagine the response you woulda got from this post on the main board? Here, the first response you get is from a 12-stepper and he can see the humor in it without lecturing us all on the power of the 12!
Ya just gotta love that!
Buck up, will ya! lol
I'm starting to get that feeling. Maybe I did. I suppose I did get my feelings hurt, too. It appears you can just cuss out anyone one you want, and the people you thought were your friends don't stick up for ya. Maybe that's where the real anger or hurt comes from.
The only one who had anything positive over there to say to me last night was Julie, and I've already apologized for dragging her into the drama. I take that back, nodp, you did tell me ya loved me, privately, though.
Moving on, moving on.
I'm starting to get that feeling. Maybe I did. I suppose I did get my feelings hurt, too. It appears you can just cuss out anyone you want, and the people you thought were your friends don't stick up for ya. Maybe that's where the real anger or hurt comes from.
The only one who had anything positive over there to say to me last night was Julie, and I've already apologized for dragging her into the drama. I take that back, nodp, you did tell me ya loved me, privately, though.
Moving on, moving on.