Oct 9, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Perfectionism is a response to a shame-based and controlling home. The child mistakenly believes that she can avoid being shamed if she is perfect in her thinking and acting.” BRB p. 36 “As children, many of us were either subtly or overtly shamed on a regular basis.…
Oct 8, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We are looking for the truth so that we can live our own lives with choice and self-confidence. We want to break the cycle of family dysfunction.” BRB p. 27 “Most of us grew up telling lies so the outside world would think that things were okay…
Oct 7, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader Moderation “Today when I am acting compulsively, I take a breather from that activity to moderate my behavior. Sometimes I have to say aloud, ‘I’m turning this over to GOD.” BRB p. 138 “We have homes with automatic temperature controls. The heat doesn’t engage until the thermostat…
Oct 6, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We stop in mid-sentence if we are putting ourselves down or criticizing our thoughts or behaviors. We identify the source of the negativity which is the inner critic inside all adult children.” BRB p. 299 “Who tells us each day whether we live up to a standard?…