by The Magdalen House | Sep 14, 2020 | #Sober, 12 Steps, Big Book, Recover, Solution, Spiritual
Earlier this month, we shared a series titled One Woman at a Time to show what happens when one woman recovers from alcoholism. Have you ever wondered what it means to recover? Or how that’s different than being sober? With September 14 being recognized as National...
by The Magdalen House | Aug 18, 2020 | #Free, First Step, Solution, Step 1, Step 2, Step 3
In this episode of Recovered, we talk to Rozzie J. about God-reliant vs. self-reliant, messing up, We Agnostics, recovered vs. recovering, and more! All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If...
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...