July 14, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “As adult children, most of us have used a variety of relationships in an attempt to heal ourselves from the chronic sense of aloneness in our lives.” BRB p. 173 “We swam inside other people like a fish swims in water. This gave us some relief from…
July 13, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We must remember that ACA is a spiritual and not religious program. Faith and religious conviction are not requirements for ACA membership. We avoid dogmatism and theological discussions, yet, a Higher Power is a key part of the ACA way of life.” BRB p. 106 It often…
July 12, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “In ACA we look at our parents’ behavior, family roles, rules, messages, abuse, neglect, and how that affects us as adults. We balance the inventory of our family system with a thorough inventory of our own behavior.” BRB p.109. “Step Four may be the first time many…
July 11, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We became addicted to excitement.” BRB p. 16 “For most people, a lot of things can create excitement: seeing a new movie, having a favorite old friend visit, preparing for a holiday, shopping, getting a new pet, celebrating birthdays, and even sex. But the problem for many…