Twelve Step Reflections

Addiction Recovery, Healing, and Prevention - Notes from Nannette

Little Messenger, Big Support

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Addendum to “There’s No Way I Signed Up for This?” and “The Perfect Stranger” I’ve had people tell me that the minds of little children and youth aren’t developed enough to understand principles of recovery. I don’t think it’s true. I want to tell you about a little girl who definitely has the Main ... Read More

“There’s No Way I Signed Up For This!”

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I believe the doctrine that teaches that we chose to  come to earth, that before we came we were prepared for mortality over eons of time by God Himself, and that we were aware of the trials that might come our way. On Spirit filled days I sometimes form a faithful picture of my final pre-earth ... Read More

“Bleak Midwinter”

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This morning as I opened my blinds to allow the first light of day into the cozy yellow bedroom I was hopeful for sunshine. But as I pulled the string that opens my view to the world outside and gazed out the window at the gray day these words came to mind. “Snow had fallen, snow on snow.”  They are ... Read More

You Are Not Alone

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Good Morning Friends, Are you feeling alone in your recovery today?  Please know that you are not! The Church has begun posting encouraging stories of recovery on their Addiction Recovery Program website, arp.lds.org. When you are feeling like you're the only one, take a minute to read the thoughts ... Read More

Courage to Pedal Home

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It was a summer Saturday morning when I decided last minute to run for the Mother of the Year—well not exactly run—but bike.  After breakfast, it dawned on me that just down the hill my oldest son was participating in a triathlon.  With the duel motivation of giving motherly support and also getting ... Read More

So What Does Love Have To Do With It? – Step 2 Hope

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Recently my brother stopped by for a short visit.  He came from North Carolina where he lives with his family and was accompanied by his son who just returned home from his mission.  Their ultimate destination was Idaho where my brother would help his son get settled for a new year of university ... Read More

12 Steps: The Road to Recovery

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Yesterday KSL TV aired a special on the LDS Addiction Recovery Program between LDS General Conference sessions.  Some of you have asked how you might listen to the program again or recommend it to others. Below is a link. There are four segments. I thought KSL did beautiful job.  I think they really ... Read More

The Circle – Step 12 Carrying the Message

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Matthew has escaped once again.  Three-year-old on the soccer field! Out into the middle game he darts.  Dodging the bevy of eight-year-old superstars, his big sister among them, he makes a beeline for his daddy, the coach. I leave my lawn chair behind and make my way on to the field to fetch ... Read More