I want to acknowledge and thank everyone who has made SL Central Office what it is today. From all those in the past (All 70 years!!) to those participating today. Except for our paid part time bookkeeper we are a totally volunteer operation. For those that may not be aware we are alone in accomplishing a volunteer operated Central Office, … Read More
Step Four – Patrick R_LifelineApr17
What a gargantuan task this initially seems. Whenever I attempted introspection before recovery, I became anxious and full of self loathing, which led to heavy drinking and often suicidal thoughts. Throughout my life I generally thought of myself in negative terms. I knew that I had the capacity for love and kindness, but to mine own eyes that was always … Read More
Interview with a Newcomer – Evan J_LifelineMar17
I recently I asked a newcomer if he would be willing to answer a few question about his experience thus far in sobriety. My intentions of this short interview was to get a different view on early sobriety. Also, a chance for other newcomers to identify with this man’s journey this far. Lastly, possibly helping sponsors identify with new sponsees. I want to thank … Read More
Third Step Principle – Jorge F_LifelineMar17
In early sobriety, I could not understand the reasons and effect of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. In fact, I was much concerned with stopping drinking that I saw little to none application of these into a solution to my problem. Nonetheless, I was so desperate that decided to follow the steps as instructions as far as it … Read More
From Your Chair – March 2017
We discovered that the doors of Salt Lake Central Office opened 70 years ago in 1947! I called our area archivist and asked if she knew if the doors had been opened continuously since then. She said as far as she knew they had been. She also said that she had a binder full of archival information about us. Copies … Read More
From Your Chair – February 2017
I love the committee process, which wasn’t always the case. When I was three years sober the Salt Lake area was just putting together its corrections committee and a friend of mine convinced me that they couldn’t do it without me. After a great deal of persuasion I finally agreed to attend their meetings. All I saw was a bunch … Read More
From Your Chair – January 2017
My name is Doug, alcoholic and sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous since January 14, 1983. I want to thank the CO Reps for giving me the honor of becoming the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of SL Central Office, Inc. I am very grateful to be able to serve, to attempt to pay back to this incredible Fellowship for … Read More