Originally Posted by
stillpooh19 
Noelle - I dont think she meant it in historical fashion, only as these were milestones that early AA members recognized because of changes they witnessed (and symptoms) at different points in recovery which have now been categorized as PAWS. I think the important thing is to recognize the waves of change.
I agree that it is good to recognize the 'waves of change' as they occur in one's recovery, this was never the purpose of the 'chips' in AA; the milestones that were being recognized were only passages of time. Also remember, early on, chips were in increments of 30 days (one month) each for the first year, and is still followed in some groups today (and not 1 mo., 2mos., 3mos., 6mos., 9mos., and yearly thereafter, as followed by other groups).
Your therapist has a nice story that covers her understanding, but not necessarily the facts. As I suggested earlier, it might do you well to study AA's history (through its website and literature), including the usage of chips.
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