Newcomer Resources Archives - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families

English Glossary for ACA Literature

by Kaz S. | Nov 15, 2024 | ComLine, Newcomer Resources

Here is a link to an English language Glossary of English terms in ACA literature that have caused issues for non-English speakers and for translations: Current English Foundation Glossary People can do a global search for the word or phrase they are looking for. The...

Learning How To Share

by Drew D. | Nov 1, 2024 | ComLine, Newcomer Resources

It was so difficult for me to share when I was a newcomer. I did not have any experience in other programs, because ACA is the only program that it makes sense for me to attend; after seeing what alcohol has done to my family, I developed very strong negative feelings...

Step One Is Not A One-Time Only Step

by Kathleen S. | Aug 15, 2023 | ComLine, Newcomer Resources

Wishful thinking isn’t prayer. I have discovered limits, if I have worked Step One. No matter how passionately I may have hoped I could get away with it—not suffer consequences—I have admitted I am powerless over alcohol or drugs, no matter who is using them. When...

WEATHERING STORMS

by Gretchen W. | Mar 15, 2023 | ComLine, Newcomer Resources

I have spent most of my life drowning. Every time I came up for air there was a thumb pushing me under. If the thumb was taking a break, there was someone’s opinion, dragging me under. A constant battle of gasping for air. No break in the waves of trauma as far as the...

CONSIDER JOINING AN ACA RECOVERY WRITER MEETING

by Christine B | Feb 1, 2023 | ComLine, Newcomer Resources

Each week, a group of ACAs meet to use creative writing as a pathway to recovery. All are welcome. Our meeting information is below. Our format is to read a poem that speaks to our program, write in any form for 20 minutes in response, and share our writing in small...

Willing To Be Ready… Set And Go!

by Lexi I. | Oct 15, 2022 | ComLine, Newcomer Resources

I have been in a Twelve Step Program for food for over 20 years, where, at my first meeting, newcomers were encouraged to get a sponsor right away and work the Steps. Having not been in a Twelve Step program before this one, I accepted the recommendation and was...