We Are Worth It
By sharing their memories and truth about growing up in a dysfunctional family, ACA members use the Steps. The sense of belonging brings happiness and lifts the fog from our hearts and minds. We are loved. We are worth it. Julie N
On The Downbeat
I rush around the house, frantically getting homework done, and preparing for high school band practice. I play french horn in this band, piano in the dance band, and bells in the marching band. The September concert date is coming soon. My stomach is in upheaval. I...
Join Us On A Volunteer Day!
Saturday, November 6th, 12:30 PM Eastern US Time Volunteer Day will introduce you to some ACA World Service Organization (WSO) committees. We hope to inspire volunteering, ensuring our organization continues to grow. In joining a WSO committee we identify both our...
Spiritual Experience
The baby donkey brayed and kicked up its heels in the deep lush grass. Her mom quietly watched, clearly, but slyly, on guard for any dangers that could arise. She was seemingly unfazed by the rambunctious youngster. The dad munched contentedly in the open field...
Submitting A Proposal
REMEMBER: Proposals for the 2023 ABC are due by September 30th. If your group has composed a proposal to be considered for the Ballot, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023ABCProposals to make your submission. NOTE: The easiest way to submit the form...
I See You – I Hear You
To my innocent inner child:I am you, from your future.I see you in an old photograph,from sixty years ago. You are four years old.You see daddy-Monster behind the camera.I see the frozen terror and distrust on your face.You have every reason to be scared. I feel the...
Authority Figures
(This essay and share is based on the July 21 daily meditation on abuse from authority figures found in “Strengthening My Recovery”) As a recovering adult child of an alcoholic and survivor of childhood emotional and sexual abuse, I developed a fear of authority...
A New WSO Event
Volunteer Day on November 5!The program is simple and will include a panel of seasoned volunteers sharing their experience, strength, and hope. There will also be an overview of the current WSO committee system, with some in-depth committee presentations. The goal is...
Hola Mijita
Hola Mijita,You are so beautiful and brave and worthy.The love that shines through your smile and in your eyesRadiates through your heart, and I see you! From this day forward, I will love and protect you allthrough every age, every feeling, thought and action....
Crafting A Proposal, Part 2
If your group has an idea to benefit ACA worldwide, submit it as a Proposal. ACA groups, globally, will vote on Ballot Proposals beginning in February. The vote will help set the agenda of the WSO Annual Business Conference (ABC). Further examples of different...