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Perfectionism
At first glance, you may think that this character trait is a good thing. In fact, it reminds me of that piece of advice given for job interviews: when asked what your biggest weakness is, tell them that you are just “too” organized or “too” responsible so they think your only flaw is that you are …
“RARELY” Have We Seen A Person Fail…
Assuming that this program won’t work for us is probably the most obvious lie that we tell ourselves because it is staring us in the face the moment we so much as think about joining a 12 Step program. The irony is that the 12 Steps have a better track record than pretty-much any other type of addiction …
Not All 12-Step Meetings Are Created Equal
When you go to your first OA meeting, keep in mind that this particular meeting on this particular day is not at all a clear representation of what OA is about in general. It is merely a very small glimpse of a very big picture. This is why it is extremely important that all newcomers go to several …