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…
Nov 20, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Those of us who were sexually abused, either covertly orovertly, realize we were “soul raped.” For a long time, we continually tried to do our part, to sweep off our side of the street, to seek change, but to no avail. The destruction was so severe that…
Nov 16, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Between the familiar dysfunctional attitudes and thinking and emotional sobriety there can be a period of waiting in the spiritual hallway. Even here, there is an opportunity to grow in patience, tolerance, and self-acceptance. As we wait for clarity, other ACAs encourage us to “keep coming back.”…