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## [Embracing Seasons of Change in the Rooms: The Second Tradition and the Spirit of Rotation](https://blog.theretreat.org/embracing-seasons-of-change-in-the-rooms)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Nov 12, 2025 11:09:29 AM / by [Alex Curtiss, M.A.](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/alex-curtiss) posted in [alcohol addiction](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcohol-addiction), [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [Recovery](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery)

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The Second Tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous says, “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.”

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## [Learning Differently, Living Differently: How My Learning Disability and Alcoholism Intertwined](https://blog.theretreat.org/learning-differently-living-differently-how-my-learning-disability-and-alcoholism-intertwined)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Oct 29, 2025 8:00:00 AM / by [Alex Curtiss, M.A.](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/alex-curtiss) posted in [alcohol addiction](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcohol-addiction), [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [Recovery](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery)

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Growing up in the 1990s with a learning disability wasn’t something people talked about openly. Back then, kids like me were often pulled out of class for special help or given something called an Individualized Education Plan — an IEP. I didn’t understand what that meant at the time, but I knew it made me different. The label followed me through school, and so did the quiet embarrassment that came with it.

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## [Serenity Sit-Down: A Space of Hope and Recovery](https://blog.theretreat.org/serenity-sit-down-a-space-of-hope-and-recovery)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Feb 12, 2025 10:06:51 AM / by [Staff Blog](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/staff-blog) posted in [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [recovery process](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery-process), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [Recovery Program](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery-program)

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Recovery is a journey, one that requires support, community, and guidance. At The Retreat in Wayzata, Minnesota, people struggling with substance use disorders find a path to healing rooted in the principles of the 12 Steps. In a recent episode of Serenity Sit-Down, Father Jim sat down with Rich Murphy, Director of Admissions and Marketing at The Retreat, to discuss his personal experience, the unique approach of The Retreat, and the power of community in recovery.  

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## [The Master Chess Player](https://blog.theretreat.org/the-master-chess-player)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Feb 7, 2025 9:22:08 AM / by [Maj Donovan](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/maj-donovan) posted in [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [recovery process](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery-process), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [Recovery Program](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery-program)

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Chess masters know exactly how to move each piece on the board to bring about the desired result. Master chess players employ certain strategies like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, which can bring about a victory in just seven moves. However, if one of the pieces in the master’s strategy is unexpectedly removed from the board by the opponent, it can result in a prolonged game or loss of the match entirely.  

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## [“Let’s Be Friendly With Our Friends”](https://blog.theretreat.org/lets-be-friendly-with-our-friends)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jan 10, 2025 1:00:00 PM / by [Maj Donovan](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/maj-donovan) posted in [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [recovery process](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery-process), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [Recovery Program](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery-program)

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This phrase, taken from an essay written by AA co-founder, Bill Wilson, describes the philosophy Bill wanted AA to adopt when it came to cooperation with the professional community. Bill understood that for people to find the AA program, AA needed to have good relations with the medical community, law enforcement, religious organizations and the like.  This is as true today as it was in AA’s early days.  

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## [12 Helpful Holiday Tips for Abstinence](https://blog.theretreat.org/12-helpful-holiday-tips-for-abstinence)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Dec 11, 2023 10:43:29 AM / by [Nancy Kaley](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/nancy-kaley) posted in [alcohol addiction](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcohol-addiction), [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [celebration](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/celebration)

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1. **INTENTION:** Begin each day with humility. Reach out and connect with something greater than you, in whatever way resonates for you. Help me. Show me. Guide me. Take away my difficulties. Heal and care for me. Lead me with Love. Breathe in, breathe out. Ask your Higher Power to assist you with navigating this day as it unfolds.

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## [A Serene, Safe, Sober, Holiday Season](https://blog.theretreat.org/a-serene-safe-sober-holiday-season)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Dec 8, 2023 8:43:29 AM / by [Maj Donovan](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/maj-donovan) posted in [alcohol addiction](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcohol-addiction), [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [celebration](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/celebration)

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Staying sober during the holidays can be a challenge. Alcohol permeates our society and is associated with many traditions of the season like baking recipes, festive holiday drinks, or celebratory toasts. All of these traditions seem to revolve around alcohol. However, just because this may describe the season, it doesn’t dictate the season or us. We don’t have to trip over something that is behind us. We can make new holiday traditions.

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## [Find the Cost of Freedom](https://blog.theretreat.org/find-the-cost-of-freedom)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jul 26, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by [Maj Donovan](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/maj-donovan) posted in [alcohol addiction](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcohol-addiction), [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [AA meetings](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/aa-meetings)

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On July 4th our nation celebrates its birthday. We trace our birth to the Declaration of Independence which was dated July 4, 1776.

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## [10 Common Myths About Alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/myths-about-alcoholism)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jul 5, 2023 10:51:00 PM / by [Staff Blog](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/staff-blog) posted in [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism)

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For the fellow truth-seekers, today, we're diving headfirst into the world of alcoholism. We're here to bust some [common myths about alcoholism](https://www.theretreat.org/programs). So hold on tight as we embark on this myth-busting mission!

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## [Pondering Purpose](https://blog.theretreat.org/pondering-purpose)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 25, 2023 11:00:00 AM / by [Connie Lawrence](https://blog.theretreat.org/author/connie-lawrence) posted in [Alcoholics Anonymous](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholics-anonymous), [recovery process](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery-process), [family recovery](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/family-recovery), [alcoholism](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/alcoholism), [Recovery](https://blog.theretreat.org/topic/recovery)

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Yesterday I flew with my daughter to Minneapolis for detox and treatment - an event I could only imagine in a faraway fantasy.  She called unexpectedly, after not talking to me for six months, and asked for help with the most desperate of states of heart/mind… begging to either die or get sober. 

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