Online Recovery Support

Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity

ORS encourages you to invite family members to join. We welcome Alanon and all other support organizations.

Members

  • Linda Schiller-Hanna
  • Melissa Alfaro
  • RonStarR
  • angel garcia
  • Elayne Doughty
  • Kathleen w
  • Shane
  • Jackie Greenfield
  • Stephanie Graven
  • Desiree thomas
  • Stacey K. Ladd
  • jesse Blue
  • Carol Graven
  • Jay Swensen
  • Pearl Massey
  • Duane Worley
  • Chaz A
  • Shelly LaFrance
  • Samuel Chappelle Jr.
  • Robin  Breckenridge
 

Welcome to Online Recovery Support

The beginning of freedom is the realization that you are not "the thinker." The moment you start watching the thinker, a higher level of consciousness becomes activated. You then begin to realize that there is a vast realm of intelligence beyond thought, that thought is only a tiny aspect of that intelligence. You also realize that all the thing that truly matter - beauty, love, creativity, joy, inner peace - arise from beyond the mind. You begin to awaken. Eckhart Tolle

Blog Posts

Randy G.

6. Suggestions

Leave our meeting place better than we find it. - This basic has helped us enjoy a great range of meeting places. It speaks well of our validity as a recovery program and makes us experience the positive feelings of being responsible at the same time.

Pray in a.m. for Help - When we get up in the morning we ask our Higher Power to help us stay clean, maintain conscious contact, guide us and give is the strength to deal with what comes up.

Pray in p.m. and giveContinue

Posted by Randy G. on June 28, 2009 at 6:15pm

srfranci

The Power of Meditating



Online Recovery Support Radio: Episode 9 hosted by a dear friend. I decided to add a little about my own reflections on meditation. When I first learned about meditation, I thought it was silly. I did not think I could get much out of it. Not only that, but I knew I could not sit still for any period of time because I found my mind just wonders. Mike had told me to find a special quiet place, and to go there… Continue

Posted by srfranci on June 11, 2009 at 10:04pm

Randy G.

5. I've Learned

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.
I've learned that no matter how good a person is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while, and you must forgive them for that.
I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I've learned that talking can ease emotional pains.
I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.
I've
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Posted by Randy G. on June 4, 2009 at 11:00am

srfranci

A Negative Outcome of Having Low Self-Esteem



When I was growing up, the term "addict" was almost equivalent to the term "fiend" as in "dope-fiend." There was a sense of demons and craziness about it, and no one wanted to be called an addict. I have learned a lot about addiction and the addictive process since then from my dad who was an alcoholic. One of the things I learned is that addictions are extraordinarily common, one might even… Continue

Posted by srfranci on June 2, 2009 at 11:00pm

srfranci

Living Life to its Fullest~



This is to my best friend who is always there for me and would do anything for me. She has taught me so much about myself and the life I choose to live. ~

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, they serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are and who you want to become. You never know who these people may be: they c… Continue

Posted by srfranci on May 27, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

srfranci

The Man in the Glass



The joy associated with success is a wonderful aspect of recovery. Some of the success points for us that others may not understand include:

- Waking up in the morning remembering what you did the night before
- The first thought of the day being about other things than alcohol and drugs
- Getting to work on time...and straight
- Not always looking over your shoulder
- Having c
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Posted by srfranci on May 24, 2009 at 9:55pm

ATargetNoMore

Don't Quit

Don't Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile but you have to sigh
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest if you must but don't you quit
Life is queer with its twists and turns
As everyone of us sometimes learns
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out
Don't give up though the pace seems slow
You might succeed with another blow… Continue

Posted by ATargetNoMore on May 24, 2009 at 12:30pm

Shane

Is there anybody out there?

I'm doing the best to help myself and find help. It's so difficult without insurance. I have to wait a month before I even have orientation for my city's outpatient program. It seems like help is just a joke, and everyone who's supposed to help me is just laughing at me behind my back.

I found this place but it seems like a dead zone. I am the only person online right now. All the other online support communities are just like this one though.

So I don't know; I'm starting to think that… Continue

Posted by Shane on May 23, 2009 at 11:59am — 16 Comments

srfranci

Depression



Depression: "A condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; sadness greater and more prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason."

A large part of experiencing depression is how much time we spend with our own thoughts, pondering on events and outcomes that may or may not have happened.

When in the process of doing this, we tend to… Continue

Posted by srfranci on May 20, 2009 at 10:41pm — 1 Comment

Randy G.

4.Sponsorship

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts, or fears.
But I can listen to you, and together we will search for answers.

I can't change your past with all its heartache and pain, or the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in l
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Posted by Randy G. on May 20, 2009 at 5:00pm

Forum

srfranci

Quote of the Day 3 Replies

Started by srfranci. Last reply by Linda Schiller-Hanna 10 hours ago.

Bruce M.

When I tell you I'm an addict... 4 Replies

Started by Bruce M.. Last reply by Mark S Mar 10.

Jill

Gradatude 2 Replies

Started by Jill. Last reply by mike Feb 27.

benjaminrandolph

January Greetings From Compassionate Interventions 2 Replies

Started by benjaminrandolph. Last reply by benjaminrandolph Jan 20.

Jeanie

Hello Grover 4 Replies

Started by Jeanie. Last reply by Grover N Jan 2.

srfranci

Self Forgiveness 4 Replies

Started by srfranci. Last reply by Mark B Dec. 20, 2008.

GBaldwin

Quote of the day! 2 Replies

Started by GBaldwin. Last reply by warrior poet Dec. 16, 2008.

Mark S

What have I done to enhance my recovery TODAY ? 1 Reply

Started by Mark S. Last reply by Mark S Dec. 13, 2008.

Jill

Steps 5 Replies

Started by Jill. Last reply by Jill Sep. 23, 2008.

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Every one of your topics are relevant and well written. I am working my way through them. Thanks for sharing your talents and wisdom with us all. Linda
I really love this post. I have similar issues. Discipline is a chronic stumbling block for me (or I fail to work with it appropriately). Thanks for the enlightenment about seeing the reality of the situation. You rock! Linda
RonStarR left a comment for Linda Schiller-Hanna9 hours ago
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The essence of faith is belief. I had a conversation with Moses one time. (Believe it or not!). I asked him: "When you were at the Red Sea, did you think that would work?" And he said, "No, but I had to try something." The act of "trying somethin...
A quote from the book: I'm Not Much Baby, But I'm All I've Got by Jess Lair, Ph.D. helped me out of a bad situation: "I will never again do anything I am not deeply committed to." Have a great day. Linda
Hi Sasafras, Its been awhile since anyone came around. I am "not normal" about food. Was a hungry child and abused. So I often "eat to numb" emotions. Thanks for starting this group. Whats up with you?
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A safe place to meet others who are recovering from food addiction.
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When do you know you've had enough, of anything in life. Too much abusivness - in relationships, with drugs and alcohol, with your grown ass children and whatever you had too much of.....Let me know.
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