by Kathleen S. | May 15, 2022 | ACA Toolbox, ComLine
There was a person in my group that was sharing in a manner that made me feel uncomfortable. It had to do with the level of sharing. They were sharing details, including nudity, that I felt would have been more appropriate for a share with a trusted individual. I...
by Kathleen S. | May 1, 2022 | ACA Toolbox, ComLine
At a recent meeting, it was mentioned in passing that ACA literature needs to use gentle, suggestive language. Of course, we want the language in ACA materials to be respectful. Surely, we all want an atmosphere of gentle safety to prevail, but in ACA service, getting...
by Kathleen S. | May 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
(The following includes content that some may find offensive or disturbing). I.I Won’t Leave MeCan you help me with my problem?No …I don’t really want to help you; I onlywant to feel ok myself ….What’s wrong with that?I don’t know...
by Kathleen S. | Feb 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
STEPS SEVEN, EIGHT, AND NINE Hi, I’m an ACA old timer. I’ve been a sober member of AA since 1975, but I was always a primary ACA. I learned Inner Child reparenting tools and explored using them with the Steps in 1984 to find and replace my “hook” to smoking...
