200 posts later

well, I'm still here...
and reading my faves on
Top 100 Sober Blogs!

it has been informative, refreshing
and interesting to get a glimpse of
various folks journeys through addiction
and recovery.

except for micky, everyone has been
welcoming and friendly.
I have even posted some of his comments,
provided there were pertinent.

some days blogging is a good substitute
for a meeting. writing my thoughts and
feelings has a cathartic effect; almost
like taking inventory.

It may appear at times, that i criticize AA,
but my goal is to challenge some of the old
methods that don't relate to today's needs.

the increasing number of people who come
into recovery with co-existing conditions
and multiple substance issues, call for
creative and various methods of addressing them.

i seek not to bash the 12 step approach,
but to augment and accept the reality
of the shortcomings of any "1 size fits all"
program.