Comments on: Contact Us / Exchange Links http://theaablog.com The Global Alcoholics Anonymous Community Thu, 17 May 2012 12:52:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Artofthesoul http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-300 Artofthesoul Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:28:00 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-300 A Brave New Alcoholics Anonymous Back when Bill was having a hard time and AA was a twinkle in his eye, the idea that people could gather in support and understanding seemed both logical and necessary. Today, AA has grown and is recognized worldwide as a leader in helping those in need to regain some of what they might have lost(even prosper) as a result of the self-medicating nature of the addictive mind. Bill would be proud. The tenets of AA clearly state no affiliation with any sect, denomination, political entity, etc… Unfortunately, things have become a little skewed. In the name of righteousness, and a desire by the government to impose their will on the general public, Alcoholics Anonymous has allowed itself to become ‘joined at the hip’ with the legal system in this country. The mandate to attend meetings (for DUI offenders and such) flies in the face of what Bill envisioned and is contra-indicative to the preamble. You are the willing recipients of this forced mandate. To take no action is an action. You allow it, you condone it,… you are complicit. Denying affiliation does not absolve you of responsibility. If I cooperate with a bank robber but don’t agree with their actions, I still go to jail. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have any problem with your connection to law enforcement. I do, however, have a problem with your ‘claim’ to be neutral. If you truly were neutral, none of you would be signing anything. The pamphlet itself, ‘So, you’ve been sent to…’ reeks of a government dictate endorsed by AA. This is politics at its most vile. I doubt Bill would be proud. There is a way to stave-off the funk of government directives, remain true to your creed, and re-establish the sanctity of AA. Immediately and with fervor, sever all ties between AA and any governmental entities… demand it, or forever be known as The Brave New(and usually) Anonymous Alcoholics. A Brave New Alcoholics Anonymous

Back when Bill was having a hard time and AA was a twinkle in his eye, the idea that people could gather in support and understanding seemed both logical and necessary. Today, AA has grown and is recognized worldwide as a leader in helping those in need to regain some of what they might have lost(even prosper) as a result of the self-medicating nature of the addictive mind. Bill would be proud.

The tenets of AA clearly state no affiliation with any sect, denomination, political entity, etc… Unfortunately, things have become a little skewed. In the name of righteousness, and a desire by the government to impose their will on the general public, Alcoholics Anonymous has allowed itself to become ‘joined at the hip’ with the legal system in this country. The mandate to attend meetings (for DUI offenders and such) flies in the face of what Bill envisioned and is contra-indicative to the preamble. You are the willing recipients of this forced mandate. To take no action is an action. You allow it, you condone it,… you are complicit. Denying affiliation does not absolve you of responsibility.

If I cooperate with a bank robber but don’t agree with their actions, I still go to jail. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have any problem with your connection to law enforcement. I do, however, have a problem with your ‘claim’ to be neutral. If you truly were neutral, none of you would be signing anything. The pamphlet itself, ‘So, you’ve been sent to…’ reeks of a government dictate endorsed by AA. This is politics at its most vile. I doubt Bill would be proud.

There is a way to stave-off the funk of government directives, remain true to your creed, and re-establish the sanctity of AA. Immediately and with fervor, sever all ties between AA and any governmental entities… demand it, or forever be known as The Brave New(and usually) Anonymous Alcoholics.

]]> By: Khaiyong http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-298 Khaiyong Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:05:20 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-298 Hi :) Came across your blog on helping alcoholics and addicts and I was really impressed of how you brought so many like minded people together. I also have a blog on alcoholism. I was wondering if you'd be interested in a link exchange? Here's my url: www.stopdrinkingforever.com Preferred link name: How To Stop Drinking Let me know if you're interested! :) Regards Khaiyong stopdrinkingforever.com Hi :)

Came across your blog on helping alcoholics and addicts and I was really impressed of how you brought so many like minded people together.

I also have a blog on alcoholism.

I was wondering if you’d be interested in a link exchange?

Here’s my url: http://www.stopdrinkingforever.com
Preferred link name: How To Stop Drinking

Let me know if you’re interested! :)

Regards

Khaiyong
stopdrinkingforever.com

]]> By: mjdunn http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-129 mjdunn Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:49:21 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-129 We would like to read a submission from you or anyone else wishing to contribute. Pls make the piece relevant to alcohol abuse and your recovery. Also send us something about you as well as contact info. We will not share your contact info. Look forward to hearing from all of you We would like to read a submission from you or anyone else wishing to contribute. Pls make the piece relevant to alcohol abuse and your recovery. Also send us something about you as well as contact info. We will not share your contact info. Look forward to hearing from all of you

]]> By: Kelly http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-128 Kelly Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:10:19 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-128 Hi, I am interested in guest blogging on your website. Is this something you are open to? If so, what is the next step? Also, is there any cost/fee associated with it? Thanks, Kelly Hi,

I am interested in guest blogging on your website. Is this something you are open to? If so, what is the next step? Also, is there any cost/fee associated with it?

Thanks,

Kelly

]]> By: Tommy R http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-127 Tommy R Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:25:05 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-127 To MARY JO- Have you tried contacting your local or regional office? There's a link on my blog to every one in US and Canada...hope that helps, T. To MARY JO- Have you tried contacting your local or regional office? There’s a link on my blog to every one in US and Canada…hope that helps, T.

]]> By: MamaJo http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-126 MamaJo Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:19:08 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-126 The 12 step program in our area is manipulated by a select number from the area. I live in a small community and the groups in our area are all headed very intently by a select number of people. I have had a personal problem with a select member of that group going to my husband work place and disclosing information about him that is suppose to be anonymous at the meetings and he goes further than that. He has shared information about many others from the group with us when we thought he was helping us and we told him to stop that that was not okay. I have a problem with the AA groups in our area because they only base their program on GOD and then those GOD like addicts in recovery for a supposed long period of time are trying to manipulate and blackmail us into their world of compliance. I just have no where to go for help. The 12 step program in our area is manipulated by a select number from the area. I live in a small community and the groups in our area are all headed very intently by a select number of people. I have had a personal problem with a select member of that group going to my husband work place and disclosing information about him that is suppose to be anonymous at the meetings and he goes further than that. He has shared information about many others from the group with us when we thought he was helping us and we told him to stop that that was not okay. I have a problem with the AA groups in our area because they only base their program on GOD and then those GOD like addicts in recovery for a supposed long period of time are trying to manipulate and blackmail us into their world of compliance.

I just have no where to go for help.

]]> By: mjdunn http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-125 mjdunn Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:26:20 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-125 Contact me personally: mjdunn@bellsouth.net I love you. Contact me personally: mjdunn@bellsouth.net
I love you.

]]> By: Aaron http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-124 Aaron Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:04:29 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-124 How do I get into a help group? How do I get into a help group?

]]> By: mjdunn http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-123 mjdunn Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:40:06 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-123 Look for Serrano Stories and Songs by Ernest Siva Look for Serrano Stories and Songs by Ernest Siva

]]> By: sue http://theaablog.com/contact-us-exchange-links/#comment-122 sue Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:32:29 +0000 http://theaablog.com/?page_id=419#comment-122 I am looking for the insirational poem I heard a at AA the children asking the Indian Elder about character. THE elders response is it depends on which one you feed I am looking for the insirational poem I heard a at AA the children asking the Indian Elder about character. THE elders response is it depends on which one you feed

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