“ AA purports to be open to anyone, as it is stated in Tradition Tree, The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking, but it isn't open to everyone. It's open only to those who are… Chris Prentiss
“ To give up power to change for the better is inherently distasteful to everyone, and to force people to affirm that they are addicts or alcoholics so they can speak in a meeting is shameful and demora… Chris Prentiss
“ Staying sober is easy once you have been successful in healing the underlying conditions that were responsible for your dependency in the first place. Chris Prentiss
“ How do you think your body and mind would respond if you were surrounded by psychologists, psychiatrists, or drug and alcohol counselors who subscribed to the belief that once an alcoholic or addict,… Chris Prentiss
“ Think about the stigma that is attached to the idea that alcoholism is a disease, an incurable illness, and you have it. That's a terrible thing to inflict on someone. Labeling alcoholism as a disease… Chris Prentiss
“ When nothing else worked, we created a holistic, hand-tailored program that saved Pax's life. At Passages, he and I use what we learned in curing him to help other discover the roots of their addictio… Chris Prentiss
“ The totally alive, totally conscious, and totally aware Universe takes care of itself completely. It is totally self- reliant and totally self- sufficient. It is perfect. Chris Prentiss
“ Whatever you now do, whatever you now believe, whatever your current circumstances may be, you are perfectly equipped and fully capable of fulfilling your needs and desires. Chris Prentiss
“ It takes a strong person to stand up to his or her fate and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of freedom and success, but I believe in you. Pax Prentiss
