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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

The Key is Nothing

Learn how a simple pause can make all the difference in sobriety and recovery, allowing for thoughtful consideration before taking action.

2 min readApr 11, 2024

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The Key is Nothing

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

The Gravity of Addiction

An AA meeting share, “Addictions have a gravitational pull.”

2 min readApr 4, 2024

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The Gravity of Addiction

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

One Step at a Time

“I wanted to simplify the Program, so I stopped at Step One.”

2 min readMar 28, 2024

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One Step at a Time

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

Awakening from Falsehood to Truth

In the early days of my spiritual growth, at AA meetings, I said things like, “My worst thinking got me to AA,” or “I cannot fix my defects…

2 min readMar 21, 2024

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Awakening from Falsehood to Truth

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

From Demigods to Humble Beings

When telling her AA story, Rena K. describes how she saw the world in her early life. It was a description that resonated with all of us…

2 min readMar 14, 2024

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From Demigods to Humble Beings

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

Addiction Recovery: From Victimhood to Empowerment

A Hilton Head share at the world-famous YANA Club let the air out of the topic of the meeting, which was, the AA Program is a simple…

2 min readMar 7, 2024

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Addiction Recovery: From Victimhood to Empowerment

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

From “Poor Me” to Great-Full

There is an AA meme:

2 min readFeb 29, 2024

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From “Poor Me” to Great-Full

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

More Than They Deserve

I like judging and condemning.

2 min readFeb 22, 2024

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More Than They Deserve

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

12 Steps from Alcoholic to Artist: A Mystical Journey

Our 12 Steps are mystical and practical.

2 min readFeb 15, 2024

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12 Steps from Alcoholic to Artist: A Mystical Journey

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

Unlocking the Secret to Overcoming Fear and Embracing Happiness

Happiness and fear have nothing in common except the solution.

2 min readFeb 8, 2024

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twin faces showing happiness and fear

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Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

Andy Crooks writing as Andy C

For Andy C, not drinking was the first spiritual awakening. He’s been blessed with subsequent spiritual awakenings as the results of the 12 steps.

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