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Bordentown, NJ

(609) 298-7785 office

(609) 298-7795 hotline

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“Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing experience, strength and hope.” Alcoholics Anonymous  Forward to Third Edition

 

 

IT IS NOW SUGGESTED TO PLEASE CALL AHEAD

Literature Sales at CJI

The CJI Office has established hours for literature sales. Currently, the hours are:

· Sunday-12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

· Monday—6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

· Tuesday—1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.

· Thursday—3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.

· Friday—1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.

· The first Wednesday of every

         month at the CJI Body Meeting.

 

As more folks volunteer to help out, the hours will be expanded.

The Body Meeting is held at the Hamilton Twp.  Library, Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton Twp.

Call Tony G. at

(609) 298-7785 on Wednesdays between 1:00 and 4:30 P.M. for literature deliveries at the Body Meeting

Where I Belong
Tradition Three - The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking

For as far back as I can remember, I never believed I belonged anyplace. When I was growing up I didn't feel I belonged in my family, in the little town that I lived in, in the church I attended, or in the schools where I was educated. I was never chosen for a team or for membership in any group.

My name is Mickey and I'm an alcoholic. When I make this simple statement in an AA meeting, I seldom think about what a profound truth it expresses. I'm saying I belong, and I'm choosing to be a part of this Fellowship.

Thanks to Tradition Three, I'm the only person in that AA meeting who can make that choice. Only I can know if, in my innermost self, I have a desire to stop drinking. And because this desire is the only requirement for membership in AA, I'm the only person who can say whether I meet that membership criterion.

When I first became aware of Tradition Three, I realized it made it possible for me to stay in AA. No one had to approve my application--

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