June 7, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “‘The first step in reparenting ourselves involves recognizing the loving voice inside.” BRB p. 298 “Growing up in a dysfunctional family was chaotic. We walked on egg shells, waited for the other shoe to drop, or held our breath and waited for the war to start. In…
June 6, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader ”By moving beyond survival, we realize that lost dreams or wishes can reemerge.” BRB p. 429 “We ask our Higher Power to help us realize our true potential by discovering our True Selves – the ones we were meant to be. We live in the moment, finding…
June 5, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “In some cases the stored hurt creates a dissociative effect in the adult. The adult child has dissociated from his or her body.” BRB p. 17 “As children we learned to go outside of ourselves to relieve the pain of whatever was happening in the moment. Being…
June 4, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We can connect with a power greater than ourselves and find balance.” BRB p. 306 “As we practice our recovery program, we come to know “balance.” We start to learn what we can or can’t handle, when to rest and when we can move ahead. As we…