Feb 1, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “The ACA program has brought me the miracle of life. I am able to experience compassion, forgiveness, love, and gratitude, the emotions that make my life worth living.” BRB p.140 Before ACA, many of us were so mired in our dysfunctions that if someone asked us how…
Jan 31, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Before we write in greater detail about the original Laundry List, we must note that most of the 14 Traits have an opposite. Our experience shows that the opposites are just as damaging as the counterpart.”BRBp.8 Overcoming our denial of family dysfunction was easier when we took…
Jan 30, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Can we even have personal recovery without ACA unity?’ Our First Tradition frankly says ‘No.’ ACA members working the Twelve Steps recognize the need to place the group’s survival ahead of their own selfish needs or their fear-based urge to control others.” BRB p. 492 Our feelings…
Jan 29, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “We cannot reach the level of spiritual growth that we are seeking by blaming sick people.” BRB p. 158 “The hard truth about alcoholism and family dysfunction is that there is no one to blame. It may feel as if our parents caused our suffering, but we…