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FAMILY DIAGRAM

FAMILY DIAGRAM

Sept 10, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We cannot overstate the need for creating an extensive family diagram, which reveals with greater clarity the effects of family dysfunction in our lives today.”  BRB p. 127  “Many of our families told us we were screw-ups, and we ate that label hook line and sinker.  We…

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INNER CHILD

INNER CHILD

Sept 9, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Family dysfunction drives the Inner Child into hiding, leaving states of fear that wander the adult’s soul.  While the Inner Child or True Self can be the spark of our creativity, we must also remember the child is a deeply hurt part of ourselves.”  BRB p. 303…

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TRADITION EIGHT

TRADITION EIGHT

August 30, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Sponsorship and Twelfth Step work are free, but the special worker should be paid for his or her good work. All aspects of recovery in general are free.” BRB p.530 “We give service from a space of love in ACA so that every adult child seeking recovery…

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START A MEETING

START A MEETING

March 5, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Starting a new meeting requires determination and work, but the reward of watching others find the ACA way of life is worth it.” BRB p. 560 “As children growing up in turmoil, confusion, and despair, many of us had no anchor, no sense of belonging. We survived…

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