“The inhabitants of the Hungry Ghost Realm are depicted as creatures with scrawny necks, small mouths, emaciated limbs and large, bloated, empty bellies. This is the domain of addiction, where we constantly seek something outside ourselves to curb an insatiable yearning for relief or fulfillment.”
One Addicts Experience
This site is dedicated to providing a space for members of Narcotics Anonymous to share their experience, strength and hope. The ideas presented here are the opinions of the writer and do not represent those of the site publisher or of Narcotics Anonymous.
Latest Blogs
- The forgotten experience of our members“With the help of our sponsor or spiritual advisor, gradually we learn to trust and depend on our Higher Power.” Basic Text, Sixth Edition, Chapter Seven – Recovery and Relapse, page 86 Such is the last sentence in our Seventh Chapter, Recovery and Relapse. I read this sentence a few times, I think, before I started to question it. As someone who subscribes to being spiritual but not religious I was met with a bit of surprise, and as I … Continue reading “The forgotten experience of our members”
- The Smoking AddictI was glad when I came to NA that I could stand outside a meeting and smoke cigarettes. It was fun to be a part of and connect with other addicts. I first started attending meetings in 2002, in British Columbia, Canada. Sometimes we would joke with each other about ‘using’ cigarettes and have a conversation about nicotine addiction. There was always a person who would point out that Narcotics Anonymous has no opinion on smoking and it was not … Continue reading “The Smoking Addict”
- A Divided Fellowship EmergesMy Writing My writing sometimes reflected the confusion I felt. At the time, I was not really clear in my mind about the truths and I was still in the grip of the Cult of NAWS. I attracted new contacts and found support to continue writing with each article. Each conversation, and each person who took time to help me became a cherished member of my support group. I was fortunate to develop a new support group of compassionate, generous, … Continue reading “A Divided Fellowship Emerges”
- Actions of My ObsessionsI find that the most difficult aspect of the disease of addiction is obsessive thoughts. The obsessions combined with compulsive behaviors fueled many strange and unusual situations in my life. I believe that attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings finally broke the cycle of acting on compulsive behaviors. I found freedom by listening to others and sharing my experiences. Today I can identify my thoughts and choose to act differently. I still suffer from the disease of addiction but I did not … Continue reading “Actions of My Obsessions”
- Change in recovery“We change every day.” Basic Text, Sixth Edition, Chapter Four – How It Works, page 37 This sentence in our Seventh Step is one of my new favorite lines. I really, really, love it, the simplicity and at the same time the complexity of it. Even though we don’t reflect on it, we do change every day. Every day, we start our day with yesterday’s experience and yesterday’s growth, even though I’d really say my daily spiritual growth is microscopic. … Continue reading “Change in recovery”