by Tom M. | Jun 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
My parents are responsible for their failures in how they raised me and my brothers; I am responsible for my life, my choices, my healing, my growth, etc.One step forward today; tomorrow, one step forward today; occasionally a step backwards; over time, the bottomless...
by Julie N. | Jun 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
I recently joined an ACA group that uses writing topics for expression and processing. What a wonderous thing! The host announced the topic of the day: Childhood Pets. The following is one story that bubbled up unexpectedly from the depths. My cat Mittens was very...
by Chris M. | Jun 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
While watching ocean waves wash up on the shore, I realize that those waves did not start here. Forces beyond my sight started them way out in the ocean, and they meet the shore all along the coastline. In some places the shore is rocky, and the waves strike the rocks...
by Jeannie T. | Jun 1, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
Hi. My name is Jeannie T, Florida. I love ACA more than I can say. I am humbled and honored to be part of an organization that significantly impacts (the very much needed) individual and global healing. On the topic of live ABC’s, I understand that we will...
by Joanne B. | May 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
Sitting proudly on the seat of my first bicycle, a “refurbished junkyard special,” I yelled back excitedly to the silhouette standing in the driveway. “Look, Daddy, watch me, I can ride my two-wheeler all by myself!” As I rode off feeling confident, with a...
by Barbara B. | May 1, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
We are in the self check-out line, he was waiting for me to finish, his little girl- maybe 5? -by his side.She says “Daddy can we get this popcorn?” He is staring vacantly into space, looking angry- it seems well worn, the angry look, as if he puts it on...