July 10, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “As adult children from various families, we focus on ourselves for the surest results. We gradually free ourselves from codependent or addictive relationships.” BRB p. 60 “Before we entered recovery, it seemed like our relationships were codependent or addictive. It’s what we were used to; it’s what…
July 9, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We are not responsible for rescuing, saving, or healing our parents or siblings who remain mired in family dysfunction. We can detach with love and begin the gradual process of learning about boundaries.” BRB p.102 “Our relationships with our siblings were usually complicated growing up. If our…
July 8, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “In ACA we become willing to apply what we learn in the program to our daily lives and to relationships.” BRB p. 401 “When we first got to ACA, some of us couldn’t wait for recovery to be finished. How long was this going to take, because…
July 7, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “By transforming our people-pleasing manner, we do not stop caring about others. However, we stop going over the line to ensure that we are never abandoned.” BRB p. 112 “As children, we looked to others such as our parents or teachers for approval. Doing so often kept…