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DISSOCIATION

DISSOCIATION

August 2, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Another form of not being in the body involves dissociation or ‘leaving the body.’” BRB p. 269 “As kids, we may have gotten into big trouble when we showed how we felt.  So many of us taught our little faces and voices and bodies NOT to show…

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GRATITUDE

GRATITUDE

August 1, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “The gratitude we feel is limitless.”  BRB p. 292 “Often we may have said or thought to ourselves at a meeting, “I had so much going on that I almost didn’t come, but I am so grateful I did because I heard just what I needed.”  As…

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ISOLATION

ISOLATION

July 31, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Our experience shows that you cannot recover in isolation.” BRB p.127 Many of our childhood memories center around the isolation we felt in our homes while growing up. We may have had few or no childhood friends. To have friends could have placed us in a position…

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TRADITION SEVEN

TRADITION SEVEN

July 30, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader In ACA, we learn to give for the right reason, and we learn the right amount to give.  We give our fair share and let others give their fair share, so we all take ownership in ACA.” BRB p. 524 At ACA meetings the Seventh Tradition reminds…

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