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06-13-2003, 08:42 AM

Hi is anyone involved in Women for Sobriety? is it a good program? I'm afraid of AA it seems like a cult to me, I am involved in LifeRing and am always looking for some good secular links. I am 45 and believe my relationship with God is between me and Her/Him, but I am also in recovery and that is a life or death mode for me, any help would be appreciated, thanks:p

Paulie · 06-13-2003, 09:29 AM

Hi Liz and welcome to SR.

This is a great place for friendship and support and has become and important part of my recovery program.

At the risk of sounding not real bright

I am not sure what you are asking. I have heard of Women for Sobriety, but not of lifering.

I am an active member of Aa and NA and have been for almost 8 years now. I agree with you, my relationship with my HP is between me and Him. But for me I enjoy hearing about others relationships with their HP and sharing mine with them also.

We are all different and that makes the world a wonderful interesting place. The important thing I think is that we are all just trying to stay sober, one day at a time.

Again, welcome and I look forward to getting to know you better.

06-13-2003, 10:12 AM

I was just wondering if there were any Women for Sobriety members amonst us, it's an interesting concept, and i wanted feedback, what I am looking for are secular( non-religious) ways to stay sober, the more the better! nice to meet you pauline

myles1 · 06-14-2003, 08:44 AM

A.A is neither a cult nor is it religious.

Why don't you try a couple of meetings?

Ngaire

06-15-2003, 07:30 AM

I have tried a number of AA meetings, and God is referenced all over the place! Actually all the whining from the other members was enough to make me drink again, I have found , however that the secular approach has helped me more than ever this is my 24 th day sober and I am doing great! Didin't mean to step on toes of those in AA.

myles1 · 06-15-2003, 08:35 AM

They may refer to God but it's a God of our own understanding meaning it's a personal thing. So God can be anything you want him/her to be.

As far as members whining everyone has a different message and it's basically you take what you need and leave the rest.

Ngaire

06-13-2003, 08:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
LizFl Guest Posts: n/a	Secular alternatives Hi is anyone involved in Women for Sobriety? is it a good program? I'm afraid of AA it seems like a cult to me, I am involved in LifeRing and am always looking for some good secular links. I am 45 and believe my relationship with God is between me and Her/Him, but I am also in recovery and that is a life or death mode for me, any help would be appreciated, thanks:p

06-13-2003, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,525	Hi Liz and welcome to SR. This is a great place for friendship and support and has become and important part of my recovery program. At the risk of sounding not real bright I am not sure what you are asking. I have heard of Women for Sobriety, but not of lifering. I am an active member of Aa and NA and have been for almost 8 years now. I agree with you, my relationship with my HP is between me and Him. But for me I enjoy hearing about others relationships with their HP and sharing mine with them also. We are all different and that makes the world a wonderful interesting place. The important thing I think is that we are all just trying to stay sober, one day at a time. Again, welcome and I look forward to getting to know you better. __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

06-13-2003, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
LizFl Guest Posts: n/a	just wondering I was just wondering if there were any Women for Sobriety members amonst us, it's an interesting concept, and i wanted feedback, what I am looking for are secular( non-religious) ways to stay sober, the more the better! nice to meet you pauline

06-15-2003, 07:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
LizFl Guest Posts: n/a	I have tried I have tried a number of AA meetings, and God is referenced all over the place! Actually all the whining from the other members was enough to make me drink again, I have found , however that the secular approach has helped me more than ever this is my 24 th day sober and I am doing great! Didin't mean to step on toes of those in AA.

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06-14-2003, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
myles1 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec Posts: 797	A.A is neither a cult nor is it religious. Why don't you try a couple of meetings? Ngaire

06-15-2003, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
myles1 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec Posts: 797	They may refer to God but it's a God of our own understanding meaning it's a personal thing. So God can be anything you want him/her to be. As far as members whining everyone has a different message and it's basically you take what you need and leave the rest. Ngaire

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