STEP FIVE: “ADMITTED WHAT IS TRUE.”
by Kathleen S. | Mar 15, 2023 | Voices of Recovery
Insights are a blessing. Catching on to how I’ve done my best—however silly that may look now, looking back, preparing myself to complete Step Five—isn’t that a breeze that lifts my kite! If I am honest, really honest, my heart is filled to overflowing with—of all...The Light Mirror
by Mary H. | Mar 1, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
Early in the Loving Parent Guidebook, healthy early childhood development is summarized with a suggestion to further explore on our own. I did this and became fascinated with the concept of “mirroring.” That tender time, when a baby smiles into the face of a loving...Habits of Fear and Distrust
by Kathleen S. | Mar 1, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
In recovery—from any dysfunction that brings me to seek help—do I notice what I have in common with others? What is the thread that runs through all the many issues—substance abuse, codependency, workaholism, gambling, acting out one way or several? What motivates me,...Loss Of My Father
by Josh J. | Mar 1, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
I recently lost my father, and it brought back a lot of repressed memories, I now find myself day-to-day wondering why and what I could have possibly done to deserve such treatment. I have tried committing suicide multiple times but someone always saves me. I have...NOTHIN’ TO IT!
by Kathleen S. | Feb 15, 2023 | Voices of Recovery
An oldtimer in 12-Step recovery who hosted a weekly meeting for seventeen years relates, “A fella asked me, ‘Les, when am I going to get happy in this here program?’ and I said, ‘Nothin’ to it. Just stop doin’ whatever’s making you unhappy. That’ll do the trick.’” The...Submission Policy
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