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Mother Wounds

by Kendra N. | Apr 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

This is a poem I wrote to my mother. I have had no contact with her for 3 years. As I have been grieving the loss of my childhood and coming to the realization that I never really had a “mother”, poetry has been one way for me to express my grief. Before coming to...

Walk With Me

by Tom M. | Apr 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

Before and during my recovery, many would try to “fix” me, to “help” me, to straighten me out. Some came from a place of dominance; others were well-intentioned. But they didn’t connect with my heart; they didn’t hear my internal ache. Many wanted me to wear a plastic...

Thank You For Your Service

by Christine B | Apr 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine

It’s like puppies in a basket,hunkered down for warmth,happy to be joined togetherin common purpose.Then, a puppy wakes, jumpsout of the basket, startssniffing at the floor, beginsto race around the room.Another puppy startles, seeswhat looks like independenceand...

What Is a Group Conscience

by Christine B | Apr 15, 2022 | ACA Toolbox, ComLine

Decision-making in ACA takes place through a process called Group Conscience. This process involves allowing each member to be heard and proceeding slowly. This avoids issues of drama, excitement, or controlling behavior, all of which may affect the outcome. Group...

Come Alongside

by Mary H. | Apr 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

I’ve told this story so many times, perplexed, always with no emotion until The Loving Parent Guidebook and the questions on page 26 and 27: What would you tell a child … ? I was in first grade sitting at the kitchen table after dinner struggling with single...

2022 ABC Delegate Summary Information

by DESC Subcommittee | Apr 7, 2022 | ComLine, Fellowship News

Here is some important information that has been reviewed and approved by both the ABC Committee and the Service Network Committee. We hope this is helpful in understanding: the purpose and function of ACA’s Annual Business Conference (ABC);the role of Delegates to...