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SERVICE

SERVICE

Dec 18, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “The purpose of service in ACA is to support one another in becoming responsible for our own well-being.” BRB p. 354 It can be difficult to start doing service when service seems to carry such a heavy responsibility. The idea that we can help another person recover feels…

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EXPRESSING FEELINGS

EXPRESSING FEELINGS

Dec 17, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “As we move out of emotional isolation, we regain the ability to recognize and express all of our feelings.” BRB p. 361 As children, many of us were not allowed to show our feelings. So we stuffed them and pretended not to have them for fear of…

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HEARING A FIFTH STEP

HEARING A FIFTH STEP

Dec 16, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “In Step Five, the ACA member trusts another to hear his or her life story without judgement.  For many, this is the first time the adult child has told the most intimate details of his or her life to another.  Trust of another person is one of…

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PROMISE TWELVE

PROMISE TWELVE

Dec 15, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily readerP “Gradually, with our Higher Power’s help, we will learn to expect the best and get it.” BRB p. 591 “Our Higher Power is always ready to assist us in realizing our spiritual wholeness. If we take the time and effort to do the work, we will be…

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