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Being Reminded

September 27, 2019 By Clairey @ High on Hugs Leave a Comment

I’ve been battling a bit of depression lately. I get this way every fall and winter. I feel like I didn’t have enough time in the sun and fret the cold dreary days upon us. I’m often so tired I just want to pass out. Plus, I’m just kind of feeling defeated with every day stuff on top of that.

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Whoopee Parties…

December 30, 2016 By Clairey @ High on Hugs Leave a Comment

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“So our rule is not to avoid a place where there is drinking, if we have a legitimate reason for being there. That includes bars, nightclubs, dances, receptions, weddings, even plain ordinary whoopee parties…” BB pg 101

As the holiday season is in full swing I thought it would be a good reminder to discuss some party tools. [Read more…]

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Meeting makers make it…

October 14, 2016 By Clairey @ High on Hugs Leave a Comment

img_7296“Meeting makers make it” they say. It’s also been said that AA doesn’t need me but I need AA. Boy did I get a slice of humble pie this week. [Read more…]

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The topic is Gratitude…

August 30, 2015 By Clairey @ High on Hugs Leave a Comment

Hi! My name is Clairey and I’m a grateful recovering alcoholic! Today I would like our topic to be gratitude. [Read more…]

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