by The Magdalen House | Jul 31, 2020 | Big Book, Solution
In this Big Book Workshop, Lacy M. and Lisa K. break down the Preface and Forewords of the Fourth Edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. They cover what it means to be a “basic text,” following instructions “precisely,” the traditions, belief vs. dependence...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 24, 2020 | 12 Steps, Alcoholism, Solution, Spiritual, Step 8, Step 9
In this episode of Studying the Steps, Chloe C. helps us study Steps 8 and 9. She talks about when we start on these steps (pg. 76), our purpose in making amends, making amends to “the man we hated” (pg. 77), and more. All donations help us to provide...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 22, 2020 | 12 Steps, Solution, Step 4, Step 5, Step 6, Step 7, Step 8, Step 9
In this episode of Recovered, we talk to Kady Y. about her “surrender moment,” being married to someone that’s also in recovery, making tough amends, and more! All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 1, 2020 | #Men, #Women, Community, Service, Solution, Spiritual, Volunteer
We first met Kady in early 2018. Living in sober living at the time, her roommates introduced her to The Magdalen House, where they would volunteer and attend meetings together. Over the years, Kady stayed close to Maggie’s, attending meetings and sponsoring newly...
by The Magdalen House | Jun 19, 2019 | #Gratitude, #Support, Family, Solution
We know that alcoholism is a disease that affects the entire family. Regardless of whether or not your alcoholic loved one is getting help, our Family Support Group assists family members and loved ones to better understand their alcoholic’s disease. All men and women...
by The Magdalen House | Jan 9, 2019 | #Women, Alcoholism, Community, Solution, Spiritual
Connection is part of the human experience — a part that we often fail to recognize the importance of until it is lacking. Over the years I have heard countless women say that “God lives at Maggie’s”… that is to say that when they are here they feel a tangible...