March 1, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “The Steps sometimes work even if a person picks at them like a finicky child forking a lump of unwanted spinach. Such half measures often create the personal discomfort that motivates the Adult Child into greater action and personal growth.” BRB p. 93 Many adult children join…
Feb 28, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Our group conscience is a spiritual method by which a Higher Power is expressed in our discussions and our decisions. Most of our decisions are based on what is best for the most, instead of what is best for the few.” BRB p. 501 Our families were…
Feb 27, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Denial is the glue that holds together a dysfunctional home. Family secrets, ignored feelings, and predictable chaos are part of a dysfunctional family system.” BRB p. 22 “As we celebrate our willingness in ACA to look at the difficult parts of our lives, we can find ourselves…
Feb 26, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “The principles of ACA are not about blame.” BRB p. xxiii “Some of us may have heard the saying that “a man without arms can’t hug you.” Our parents/caregivers were not able to give us what they did not have. The disease of alcoholism or other family…