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Alcoholism Recovery Program

A collection of some of the witty, wise and wacky things heard in meetings.

Wow, you can eat fruit in the morning and text people that you know. —Newcomer, with 12 days

We recognize people in their first 30 days; there should be recognition for people in their last 30 days.

HOPE – Hold On Pain Ends

If you’re sitting in a meeting thinking about drinking, that beats the hell out of sitting in a bar thinking about getting sober.

Alcohol is my drug of no choice.

I’ve learned to ask: Why is God doing this for me instead of why is God doing this to me?