Christine B, Author at Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families

Boundaries

by Christine B | Oct 15, 2022 | ACA Boundaries, ComLine

As newcomers, we often feel the need to set boundaries with family or friends who don’t understand our program, who may give unwanted advice, or simply trigger our laundry list traits. I had a friend who criticized the way I taught my children manners (or lack...

2022 ABC Results

by Christine B | Sep 1, 2022 | ComLine, Fellowship News

The 2022 Annual Business Conference, which took place over 3 days entirely on zoom, included a number of new features. First, as the conference takes place 9am to 5pm Eastern time, delegates from certain other time zones are not able to join the meeting during...

Recovery In Turbulent Times

by Christine B | Aug 1, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

We May Encounter Unexpected TurbulenceFasten your SeatbeltPlace your Mask over Nose and MouthBreathe Normally“Keep your seatbelts fastened,” the pilot intoned, “in case we encounter unexpected turbulence.” I complied because, why not? It was no big deal, keeping the...

Why Am I Here

by Christine B | May 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

To receive a blessing, like Jacob wrestling with the angel.a blessing for my elder years, these years of letting go. To receive the wisdom of the teachers, those teachersthat I didn’t recognize, hiding in the corner, silent,the ones who didn’t seem to have too much to...

Is Texting Part Of The Solution

by Christine B | May 1, 2022 | ACA Toolbox, ComLine

One of the tools referred to in The Solution is The Telephone. Technology has changed “the telephone” to texting, email, voicemail, as well as one-on-one conversation. Texting is convenient, quick and efficient, but is it part of the Solution? For me, I try to text...