Life is Change Growth is Possible Choose Wisely “Work on yourself first, take responsibility for your own progress.” -I Ching “One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes…and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” -Eleanor Roosevelt “A sign of wisdom and maturity is when you come to terms with the realization that your decisions cause your rewards and consequences. You are responsible for your life, and your ultimate success depends on the choices you make.” -Denis Waitley        “I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts and my life” is an incredibly powerful sentence. Completely unaware of this ability before my New Life, I lived in opposition, blame and felt utterly powerless. It felt as though everything was impossible and responsibility was something to fear.        One of the reasons I am so passionate about Women for Sobriety is these thirteen Statements change lives and lay a foundation for empowerment. In the past, I lived life through eyes of a victim and retreated into alcohol for relief. This not only didn’t solve a thing, I created further dependencies which, over time, tore away my identity. Self-value and worth became what others needed or took which crushed my being.        Statement #13 in action is empowering. Discovering the ability to manage my own mind, I began to unlearn unhealthy behaviors and institute fresh lines of thinking. These thoughts translated into action and I soon found myself living in a state of response-ability. I began to define and create my own experiences and success instead of trying to fit into a one-size-fits-all box. Connecting with women in face to face meetings and the WFS Online Forum, I began to learn about what responsibility is and isn’t, which eased my fears. A whole new world of choice seemed to open right in front of me. Opportunities never dreamt of came into view, leading to feelings of renewed spirit and empowerment. I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts and my life. You are too! Hugzzz, Karen Hi 4C Women,        I use Statement 13 whenever I feel overwhelmed with decisions that need to be made. My mind gets a bit scattered and I tell myself that no matter what the outcome, I am in charge of myself! In the past I was afraid to make decisions because I didn’t trust my instincts, feared failure and was not prepared to cope with it. Never looked at failure as a life lesson, just plain old failure. One of the side effects of my failing is that I have become a seeker of information. I take my time in making decisions as I gather pertinent information. The second side effect is that I now trust my instincts. My many failures have filled my baggage full with invaluable lessons. I once read that we are free to choose but not free from the consequences of our choices. If I make a wrong choice, I put the consequences in my baggage of life-lessons. No tearing myself apart because there is no lesson learned in that behavior. As I practice Statement 13, I also begin removing the negative baggage that crushed my self-worth. This is why it’s imperative to learn, to grow emotionally and spiritually, to forgive ourselves so that we live as empowered women. We are in charge of our lives through the ups and downs, mistakes, right choices, failures and successes. Consider these questions: How do you react/respond to failure? Can you name the life-lessons you have gained in failure or success? Do you give yourself credit for your successes understanding that you do make healthy choices? What is an unhealthy behavior that you have unlearned? What have you replaced it with? Describe the last time you trusted your instinct – the situation, the people, the outcome. Can you create a positive mantra that empowers you?   “Life is change, growth is possible, choose wisely” -WFS Member Women for Sobriety, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your Donations Help Support WFS's Ongoing Services. Thank you! 100% of your donation reaches WFS and contributes to our mission. Buy or Sell Items on EBay and Help Support Women for Sobriety. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates to WFS. Check out Women for Sobriety's Blog Site. If you received this from a friend, we welcome you to JOIN our email list. Copyright © Women for Sobriety, Inc. | All rights reserved | Federal ID # 23-1972763 Email: contact@womenforsobriety.org | Ph: | Fax: 215-538-9026215-536-8026 http://womenforsobriety.org | http://www.wfscatalog.org

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10-18-17 TWELVE STEPPING WITH SUPPORT FROM SCRIPTURE

Psalm 39v11-My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease.Even my own family stands at a distance. 

Step 2 -Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

Addiction has an intentional and deliberate plan to get you alone and then isolated. Once in isolation addiction sucks every ounce of love joy and hope out of you. Desperation moves in and we will do things we never thought we would do, that includes lying, stealing and hurting the only people in the world who care for us more than life itself. They distance themselves for self-preservation hiding under the disguise of enabling. We cannot hold it against them because that just adds to the insanity of our own lives. Never stop loving them and if at all possible leave them alone until you find God and find freedom! Scripture teaches us Love tears down all strongholds. Loved ones of those struggling, Love them unconditionally without feeding the addiction.They need you whether you realize that or not. Forget and forgive what they have done no matter how much it hurts. They are weak, broken and lost so you must be there Lighthouse in the storm. Jesus Christ loved and forgave the very people who beat Him and then murdered Him. Right now your loved one is trapped in a self-made prison that has doors that are unlocked they just can't find them. Be patient pray constantly never give up and never lose hope.Your day their day will come! 

Proverbs 17:17 -Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all wrongs.

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 

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Psalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases

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