“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” -Amelia Earhart   “She conquered her demons and wore her scars like wings.”  -Atticus   “And one day she discovered the she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” -Mark Anthony        My pocket sized, WFS Program Booklet has seen better days. Even though it is tucked neatly in a blue-faded paisley cover, the pages continue to wear away. Fingerprints, smudges and creases are strewn from the first to the last page. The staples that once held this treasure together have given way and each page is cluttered with penned in notes. Looking over the pages, eerie and discolored splotches line many of the pages, previously left over from my highlighting days.        WFS provides the Statements, but the action comes from within. Statement #1 begins the process by acknowledging the problem, and it is life-threatening: relationships, beliefs, health, spirit, self-worth, values, consciousness, they were all threatened by my drinking. Life felt scary, overwhelming, and emotionally devastating. It was a painful way to exist.        Statement #1 frees me to live and not merely exist. I get to experience every day with new vision and new meaning. This freedom provides a continuing drive to learn, explore and discover. Though the pages of my WFS Program Booklet remain tattered, I am living a New Life with contentment, possibility and passion. Hugzzz, Karen Hi 4C Women,        Taking charge of my life was something I never believed possible. I became a prisoner and keeper of the key that could set me free if I chose to acknowledge my problem. Acknowledgement took a while because I didn’t want to accept responsibility for my actions. That would mean I had to actually change my behavior, my attitude and my instant gratification in coping with life’s challenges. That’s a lot of work! What I gained from all that work is freedom - pure and simple. No wasting time, no blaming everyone for my unhappy life, no wasted money and especially no more missing out on those precious and treasured moments that I learned to become aware of with purpose. Statement #1 taught me a big lesson. While I connected to the WFS program, I realized what Karen said, the action comes from within. Otherwise, the Statements are just words on a piece of paper that sound great but without action, without making the choice to accept and acknowledge my problem, nothing changes!        Sobriety does not promise a perfect life. What it does provide is a new way of living. Learning healthier coping tools, learning to heal from the past and practice self-forgiveness, building self-love, self-worth and so much more. To think all of this became mine by acknowledging and accepting responsibility for my choices.        I have this list of how to overcome emotional roadblocks by Bob Livingstone outlining why we are reluctant to face our emotional pain. One point really shouted out to me – “Learning that the energy invested in pushing the pain away is not worth the price of becoming physically ill, drug dependent, or devoid of feelings. This energy can be instead used for recovery, spiritual awakening, self-direction, and confidence building.” This, to me, is what can be the reward of practicing Statement #1!   What do you think will be among the positive changes that could take place if you said yes to Statement #1? What is the fear in acknowledging and accepting that you have a problem? If you have accepted Statement #1, what changes have been the most powerful in your life? Do you seek input from others or is the fear of feeling inadequate getting in the way? -WFS Member Women for Sobriety, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your Donations Help Support WFS's Ongoing Services. Thank you! Buy or Sell Items on EBay and Help Support Women for Sobriety. REMINDER: We have a few items UP FOR AUCTION NOW (Click on EBay logo on the right) and many more will be listed during our EBay Fundraising Event October 6 - 15. 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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9-18-17 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM SCRIPTURE

PSALM 119 v 29 - Keep me from Lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God.

Addiction is a LIE ! Pride arrogance and being stubborn will blind you to that truth and you will remain stuck . You are far much better than what you are settling for and no the life you're living is not it , and it does get a whole lot better . Stop lying to yourself and start telling yourself the truth out loud so the elemental spiritual forces of Heaven Earth Hear and shift supernaturally life in your favor.Stop Lying to yourself pray surrender seek GOD with all your heart read His words and work the steps. These are true and you deserve that! 

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 

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

Recovery Month... and beyond! Check out the locations that WFS will be participating in... Minnesota Recovery Connection is hosting the 2017 Walk for Recovery   Where: 2020 W Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55405 When: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   Minnesota Recovery Connection’s annual Walk for Recovery is a way to celebrate recovery, show your support, generate hope, reduce stigma and offer living proof that recovery is real! Come on out and visit WFS’s booth and say ‘hi’ to our 4C women from the Twin Cities Groups!   ------------------   The Art of Recovery Expo   Where: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix Arizona When: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   The annual Expo is FREE to the public, with educational workshops, resources, and solutions for addictions and behavioral health. This is an opportunity to meet many of the leading professionals in the addiction treatment and behavioral health arena. If you heading to the convention center, stop by and visit our WFS members from the Sun City Group – just look for the WFS Banner!   ------------------   Recovery Happens San Diego 2017   Where: Liberty Station Park NTC, San Diego CA When: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   Both of our WFS San Diego Groups will be participating in this event – join in and carry WFS’s Banner and be proud of your recovery!   ------------------   2017 Southern Nevada Substance Use & Behavioral Health Summit   Where: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Union Ballroom When: Friday, September 29, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   The Summit is free of charge and open to anyone who wishes to attend, however, this event may be most interesting to medical and behavioral health professionals, criminal justice professionals, prevention professionals, and student. WFS’s Board Member, Britt Rodriguez, will be participating in a break-out session entitled “Many Paths to Recovery” - a grand opportunity to learn more about the variety of choices available for those seeking recovery from alcohol and drug addictions.   ------------------   Recovery Month Event: “Out of the Flames: Transforming Addiction into an Extraordinary New Life”   Where: CATHE House of Healing, Burlington Wisconsin When: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   Come and celebrate Recovery Month and create a stronger recovery community! This is open to the general public, individuals curious about recovery, and those active in recovery. The event will feature the film “The Secret World of Recovery” followed by a short panel discussion with members from a variety of recovery groups and other community providers interested in recovery. WFS group moderator, Sherry, will be on the discussion panel and members will be setting up a table display… locate our banner and stop by to pick out a FREE affirmation for the day!   ------------------   WellSprings Third Addictions and Recovery Expo   Where: Hosted by WellSprings Unitarian Universalist Congregation @ the Montgomery School in Chester Springs PA When: Saturday, October 21, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   The Addictions & Recovery Team provides compassionate, nonjudgmental presence for individuals and families within WellSprings who are struggling with alcoholism and other addictions, and helps connect people with resources for recovery and healing. This will be the 3rd year for their Addictions and Recovery Expo. Come out and meet our WFS Board Member and Moderator, Joan, and her Phoenixville Group – they’ll be setting up a table exhibit to share information on our program.   ------------------   Multiple Pathways of Recovery Conference   Where: Charlotte Harbor Conference Center in Punta Gorda, Florida When: October 23-26, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   This conference is bringing together recovering leaders from many different pathways, and organizations and providers of recovery services to share and educate one another about the ways people live in recovery. Every day there will be opportunities to learn about recovery options and meet the representatives of major organizations in the addiction field. Adrienne Miller, WFS Board V.P., is winging her way to Florida to represent Women for Sobriety!   ------------------   Walk in Remembrance with Hope   Where: Balboa Park 6th & Laurel, San Diego CA When: Sunday, November 12, 2017 Web: Click HERE for Details   Please join our WFS San Diego sisters as they walk in memory of a loved one and raise awareness about suicide prevention. There are many ways to get involved!   ------------------ Let us know if your WFS group is participating in any events and we’ll pass it along! Donate to Support WFS Or visit our catalog site to enhance your recovery! STAY CONNECTED

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