Big Book Sponsorship

The purpose of Big Book Sponsorship is to work the steps and teach others how to work the steps. By connecting suffering addicts to recovered addicts who guide newcomers through a personalized one on one study of the original 12 step program described in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, we can achieve the same approach that produced 75% success rates in the 1940's.

VISIT Big Book Sponsorship to learn more and locate meetings.

Wooden U Recover

Pocket Gems

Glass Recovery Medallions - Pocket Gems

Our laser etched glass recovery gems, "pocket rocks," and worry stones have proven to be our most popular 12 step recovery gift! Available in a variety of beautiful colors, each is a unique alternative to the regular bronze medallion at a price point well below our tri-plated medallions!

Each glass recovery gem is carefully laser etched right here at our NC facility. If you'd like something a bit more personalized, please just contact us! We can accommodate nearly any customization request without the need for exorbitant art fees, run charges, or minimum quantity requirements. We are happy to custom make special recovery gifts for you at a price that will delight!

SHOP Wooden U Recover at http://www.woodenurecover.com/

God of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction

God of Our Understanding is a frank and penetrating look at the underlying spiritual dynamics of addiction and its treatment through Twelve-Step programs. Rabbi Shais Taub, a world renown expert in Jewish mysticism as well as a mentor to many thousands of addicts, draws from his unique background to thoroughly address many of the concerns raised by Jewish addicts in recovery while also using Jewish knowledge to enrich the understanding of the spiritual principles of recovery for addicts of all faiths.

REVIEWS

In G-d of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality & Recovery from Addiction, Rabbi Taub has masterfully elucidated these concepts. This is book which should be read by all clergy, therapists, people in recovery -- people who should be in recovery -- and their family members. --Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., Founder, Medical Director Emeritus, Gateway Rehabilitation Center

Every now and again I run across a book that just grabs me. Rabbi Taub has written such a book. His understanding of the disease of addiction is refreshing. Instead of focusing on the pathology that causes addiction, he understands our problem from a unique perspective -- that addiction happens because of what is right about us.

It is obvious that this book is written by a man who has integrated his understanding of spirituality into his personal experience with recovery. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the interface between spirituality, addiction and recovery. --Dr. Allen Berger, Ph.D., author of 12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery and 12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs are Gone

ORDER ON AMAZON AT www.amazon.com/God-Our-Understanding-Spirituality-Addiction/dp/1602801533/

NEW TWELVE STEP RECOVERY COG

The only sterling silver prayer rings exclusively for the Twelve Step community

TwelveBeads.com has a new addition to the Eternal Collection featuring sterling silver rosary rings made for people in Twelve Step recovery programs. The Recovery Cog is a sterling silver rosary ring that looks like a cog with twelve teeth and the inscription “it works if you work it.”

In the Twelve Step community prayer and meditation become a large part of life. Rosary rings like TwelveBeads Recovery Cog are made for keeping track of repetitive affirmations and prayers. What makes TwelveBeads rosary rings so special:

• The Recovery Cog is the only rosary ring cog on the market for people in Twelve Step recovery making this a great collectors piece.


• All TwelveBeads rosary rings are solid sterling silver.


• The slogan “it works if you work it” is etched in the ring for encouragement.


• A cord is included with the Recovery Cog so it can be worn around the neck.


• The Recovery Cog comes in a beautiful cherry wood box lined with soft chamois.

The Recovery Cog is available for Purchase at http://www.twelvebeads.com/ and www.etsy.com/shop/GwenR. Both shops accept PayPal so you can pay with most major credit cards or eCheck.

Ratner Fellowship

Twelve Step Retreats

Spiritual & physical recovery in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Anyone in twelve step recovery is welcome to come experience fellowship in recovery, perhaps a spiritual experience among the trees. "Leave your troubles at the bottom of the hill" and enjoy the 67 mountain acres of Presentation Retreat & Conference Center with hiking trails, streams, a pond surrounded by benches for meditation and quiet reflection. Experienced retreat leaders will guide us through the principles and steps of program in 5 one-hour talks. There are scheduled meetings for AA, Al-Anon, and sharing meetings, with additional rooms available for NA, Nar-Anon and other 12 step meetings. This is a unique opportunity to experience unity in recovery.

The retreat begins on Friday at 6pm with dinner. Delicious meals are prepared and served in Presentation Retreat Center's certified "green" building You are welcome to arrive anytime after 3pm to check in and enjoy the grounds (take photo tour here). The accommodations are in a historic adobe building (originally the "Montezuma School For Boys" circa 1910). Most rooms are semi-private and bathrooms are dormitory style. There are a few single rooms available (see registration page for more information) There are cottages available during large retreats. This is a good reason to register early and spread the word to attract new attendees. Maximum capacity is 120 people.

Recreational opportunities include:

• Hiking trails throughout our 67 acres. (We recommend you never hike alone.)
• Hiking passes to Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve especially for Presentation Center Guests. (Again, never hike alone.)
• Swimming pool open from May 1 through October 1.
• Basketball.
• Ping Pong and Foosball in the Pueblo Building
  

Other activities available:

• Walk the Labyrinth
• Explore the Eco Center-do research on your favorite ecological project
• Utilize libraries with vast assortment of books available for loan while at Presentation Center.
• Meditation as a group or individually at Redwood Amphitheatre or on duck pond.
• Enjoy complimentary coffee (caf/decaf), tea, hot chocolate available 24 hrs

Find more information about Ratner Fellowship Twelve Step Retreats

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NEW Home for SoberMoms

In order to keep this recovery forum free for it's members SoberMoms has moved to a new home. If you are a sober mother please come join the NEW SoberMoms. Help others who are struggling or on the fence about getting sober. Get support from other mothers in recovery. Join a group, start a discussion and get active for your sobriety!

How do YOU balance sobriety and motherhood?

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All Twelve Step mothers welcome!

First and Only TwelveBeads Rosary Ring

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TwelveBeads, a leading on line retailer of Twelve Step recovery prayer beads and jewelry, unveils the first ever Twelve Step Rosary Ring. The Rosary Ring is made of solid sterling silver and features the Twelve Step concept of taking recovery one day at a time.

TwelveBeads Rosary Ring designed by Gwen R. is the first and only Twelve Step recovery prayer ring on the market. Ten months after the concept was formed the final product has come to fruition and is ready for sale. This heavy pocket piece is solid sterling silver and features the quote “One Day At A Time.” Additional features include the symbolic recovery symbol of a triangle in a circle, the number 24 and twelve beads to recite prayers on.

TwelveBeads.com has been on line since September 2005 selling prayer beads exclusively to the Twelve Step recovery community. The majority of prayer beads and recovery jewelry are one-of-a-kinds. TwelveBeads Collection is a line of recovery jewelry and prayer beads that are affordable and can be ordered in quantities. TwelveBeads Rosary Ring is the first piece in the TwelveBeads Eternal Collection.

For additional information on TwelveBeads Rosary Ring visit http://www.TwelveBeads.com/TwelveBeads_Rosary_Ring.html.

TwelveBeads Rosary Ring is under copyright of TwelveBeads.com GwenR.