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Reunifying Exploded Parts
by Geneviève R. | Oct 15, 2023 | Voices of Recovery
Hurrah! At last, I have a Big Red Book, printed French edition! When I read Chapter 8 about Inner Child, it reminded me of an exercise I had done twenty-two years ago, during a group therapy. We had to symbolize, by drawing, pasting or any graphical means, the...![STEP FIVE IS STAYING REAL](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/untitled-3-1080x675.jpg)
STEP FIVE IS STAYING REAL
by Kathleen S. | Oct 15, 2023 | Voices of Recovery
Honest and fearless is a way free from shame. Domestic life for predators. In life—including in recovery—security is a “first thing first”. We remember that the word “domestic” means “in the home.” Home is where we feel safe. We need a nest—a den—a place secure where...![Feelings Lead; Thoughts Describe](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed-2-1.jpg)
Feelings Lead; Thoughts Describe
by Kathleen S. | Oct 1, 2023 | Voices of Recovery
“I don’t belong here!” is a statement of how it feels to be wherever it is I have checked in with myself. Psychologists may call this state of mind “alienation” or “dissociative.” They use words to describe sensations that are not themselves captured in the words....![I AM ALREADY REVERENT!](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed.jpg)
I AM ALREADY REVERENT!
by Kathleen S. | Sep 15, 2023 | Voices of Recovery
I claim the ways that I pray. Thinking back to a time when, on a walk or looking out a window, I was filled with a feeling of appreciation. This is a form of ‘prayer’ as it is defined in the dictionary. ‘Reverence’, appreciation of what is beautiful or inspires awe,...![WHY?](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed-2.jpg)
WHY?
by Geneviève R. | Sep 15, 2023 | Voices of Recovery
In order to regain a best connection with my inner young adult, I decided to listen to all my old cassette tapes (more than 150!). Thanks to osteopathic care, I suffer less from hyper-acousia, and have become able to listen to music again, but no more than one or two...Submission Policy
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