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Follow as I walk through recovery.

SIBLINGS

SIBLINGS

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…

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WILLINGNESS

WILLINGNESS

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…

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PEOPLE-PLEASING

PEOPLE-PLEASING

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…

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CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE

CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE

July 6, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “By using our program and the support of our fellowship, we learn that we can affect changes in our working lives.” BRBp.425 “At work many of us noticed we were extremely uncomfortable. When we talked about our job difficulties, an ACA member asked if we’d ever read…

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