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Getting to Recovery

by M. Broughton Boone

This series discusses the Thirteen Affirmation Statements of Women for Sobriety, Inc. (www.womenforsobriety.org) and how women can apply these statements to find their own recovery.

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  1. Extra: Meditation on the Thirteen Statements

    This bonus episode is a reading of the thirteen affirmation statements of Women for Sobriety designed for daily meditation. With soothing music and soft ocean sounds, each statement is read and followed by a period of silence for contemplation. If you like this episode, please consider donating…

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  2. Statement Twelve: Embracing the Competence Within

    This episode discusses Statement Twelve of the Women for Sobriety "New Life" program. This statement says, "I am a competent woman and have much to give life. This is what I am and I shall know it always."

  3. Statement Eleven: If Something Can Go Right, It Will

    In this episode we discuss Statement Eleven of the Women for Sobriety "New Life" program. This statement reads, Enthusiasm is my daily exercise. I treasure all moments of my new life. From the essay: Opening ourselves to a life of enthusiasm can be as simple as changing one thought; instead of...

  4. Statement Ten: Learning to Love the "I"

    In this episode, we consider Statement 10 of the Women for Sobriety "New Life" program. This statement reads, "All love given returns. I will learn to know that others love me." In addiction, it can be very difficult to grasp the idea of loving and being loved. Once we become sober, we can…

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  5. Statement Nine: Letting Go of the Past

    In this episode, we discuss Statement Nine of the WFS "New Life" program. The past is gone forever. No long will I be victimized by the past. I am a new woman. From this episode: ... we are often reminded by others of our past transgressions when we become sober; it is up to us to learn how to...

  6. Statement Eight: Doing the Right Things

    This episode discusses Statement Eight of the Women for Sobriety "New Life" program. The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth. When we find ourselves struggling in sobriety, it is important that we ask the right questions. Should we ask if we are doing things right, or if…

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  7. Statement Seven: Love Yourself, Change Your World

    This episode discusses Statement Seven of the Women for Sobriety New Life program.

  8. Statement Six: Embracing a Life of Greatness

    This episode discusses Statement Six of the Women for Sobriety program, Life can be ordinary or it can be great. How do we find the greatness already existing in our lives?

  9. Statement Five: 4C-ing a Positive Outlook

    This episode discusses WFS Statement Five, which forms the backbone of the program. From it we get the 4C's, that we are Capable, Competent, Caring and Compassionate.

  10. Statement Four: Are You Bothered?

    This episode discusses WFS Statement Four, which reads: Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to. I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me.

  11. Statement Three: If You're Happy and You Know It

    The third affirmation statement of Women for Sobriety reads, Happiness is a habit I will develop. Happiness is created, not waited for. This week we discuss finding happiness in early sobriety.

  12. Statement Two: Finding the Positive

    This episode discusses the second statement of the Women for Sobriety, Inc. program. This statement says, "Negative thoughts destroy only myself."

  13. Statement One: The Key to Sobriety

    The first in a series of talks about the Thirteen Affirmation Statements of Women for Sobriety, Inc. This podcast discusses the first Statement, "I have a life-threatening problem that once had me."

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This series discusses the Thirteen Affirmation Statements of Women for Sobriety, Inc. (www.womenforsobriety.org) and how women can apply these statements to find their own recovery.

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M. Broughton Boone

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This series discusses the Thirteen Affirmation Statements of Women for Sobriety, Inc. (www.womenforsobriety.org) and how women can apply these statements to find their own recovery.

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