“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.
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- Organized NAA Conversation That Stayed with Me About ten years ago, I had the same interesting conversation twice in one day. I was distributing Narcotics Anonymous meeting lists in the community when a local pharmacist lit up at the news that NA meetings were starting up again. His understanding of NA was limited, but he knew the impact addiction had on our community and welcomed anything that could help. Later that day, another pharmacist reacted the same way—happy, curious, and eager … Continue reading “Organized NA”
- Fake RecoveryWhen I first started attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings, I found a home group and hung on for dear life. Life in recovery felt strange compared to where I had come from. The lifestyle of active addiction was familiar, and I didn’t always have the tools to navigate this new way of living. Everything was new—the people, the structure, the expectations. Despite the difficulties, many addicts shared that they were happy to be in recovery. Everyone had their own ideas about … Continue reading “Fake Recovery”
- The Program of Narcotics AnonymousNarcotics Anonymous continues to amaze me. I owe my life to the program. I found Narcotics Anonymous in 2002 when I was desperate. My perspective has changed but continued involvement still provides everything I need for my recovery. Defining what recovery means to me has become impossible. My program has become so deeply personal I wonder if anyone could understand. What I draw from the program and how I choose to contribute is so vastly different today than when I … Continue reading “The Program of Narcotics Anonymous”
- Enjoying Complete RecoveryWhen I research blog posts, I rely on the Second Edition of the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text. The book was published by the World Service Office as an ‘official publication’ of Narcotics Anonymous in 1983. That was the same year that the First Edition was published. The Second Edition contains phrases that were removed from the First Edition. These publications resulted in a tremendous rift within the Fellowships that existed at the time. The rift has widened to a chasm … Continue reading “Enjoying Complete Recovery”
- Narcotics Anonymous Promotion and AttractionI started attending Narcotics Anonymous in 2002. I bought a Fifth Edition of the Basic Text. I bought a step-working guide (some call it ‘the flat book’) and found a sponsor. I have always had a home group since I was three months clean. I was involved in service for NA at many levels including regional and attended events. My whole life was work, family and NA. I tried to balance those things, and it was hard to achieve. I … Continue reading “Narcotics Anonymous Promotion and Attraction”