Bill W

[birdgirl73]

You've never heard of Bill W, Matt? Ever had any friends who did 12-step work or had personal experience with it, yourself? Google Bill W or AA and see what you find. He's done a lot of good for millions of people around the world for decades, including two of my uncles and a lot of the folks I've volunteered with over the years. Saying "I'm a friend of Bill W" is an insider's way of saying a person is working one of those programs that ends in the letter A. Anyone who goes so far as to take step 1 has already won my admiration.

[Matt the Funk]

You've never heard of Bill W, Matt? Ever had any friends who did 12-step work or had personal experience with it, yourself? Google Bill W or AA and see what you find. He's done a lot of good for millions of people around the world for decades, including two of my uncles and a lot of the folks I've volunteered with over the years. Saying "I'm a friend of Bill W" is an insider's way of saying a person is working one of those programs. Anyone who goes so far as to take step 1 has already won my admiration.

EDIT: I know some people who are friends with him....never really met him myself.

[birdgirl73]

Well, one of these days you or someone else you know may need him. He's a good one to know about, whether you yourself need a program or not. There are lots of folks who do, and part of the tradition--in fact it's the 12th step--is to help carry the message to others who might need it, that is, people who're struggling. Even folks who aren't close personal acquaintances of Bill W. can do that if they have an understanding of the program. That's part of what motivates my explanation here. In some small way, this thread might be helpful for others on these boards, and I don't refer to the people on this thread, who could benefit from a Step 12 reach-out. They're out there.

[geonagual]

Yes. When I experienced him first, it was actually more than a month..it was 6 months, 2 different times and it wasn't 10 years ago, it was14...I went into voluntary rehab while I was in the Marine Corps...I had to attend many of these meetings.I did learn a lot..I have since got at least the drug part of my life under control and only smoke weed in moderation...barely any alcohol..so, at this time in my life I feel that I am fine.

Birdgirl, have you ever heard of the Landmark Forum?

[Matt the Funk]

Well, one of these days you or someone else you know may need him. He's a good one to know about, whether you yourself need a program or not. There are lots of folks who do, and part of the tradition--in fact it's the 12th step--is to help carry the message to others who might need it, that is, people who're struggling. Even folks who aren't close personal acquaintances of Bill W. can do that if they have an understanding of the program. That's part of what motivates my explanation here. In some small way, this thread might be helpful for others on these boards, and I don't refer to the people on this thread, who could benefit from a Step 12 reach-out. They're out there.

I've managed to stop doing other drugs and cut down considerably on cannabis.The 12-step program was a somewhat important thing at Las Encinas, although I don't know how much I got from it there. Although I wouldn't be surprised if I need him later in life.

[the yeag]

well everything seems to be out in the open now.....if there is anyone who is an active member i have a few basic questions.

[birdgirl73]

I haven't ever heard of the Landmark Forum, Geo. Tell me about it. I'd like to know.

[Lido]

yeag, i'm not an active member, but very familiar. Do you have a sponser yet?
he would be a big help with your questions.

[the yeag]

yeag, i'm not an active member, but very familiar. Do you have a sponser yet?
he would be a big help with your questions.

thanks..i did just that. i got a sponser. i have been trying to find the shortcut ....there isn't one. i am shocked i am the only person here who is activley involved in the program.:jointsmile:

[geonagual]

thanks..i did just that. i got a sponser. i have been trying to find the shortcut ....there isn't one. i am shocked i am the only person here who is activley involved in the program.:jointsmile:

I dont see why your shocked..if you smoke the herb...it takes away any clean time that you have..