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My First Quarterly Meeting

by SkyHeart | Jan 15, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

I came into the ’12 Step Recovery World’ over 30 years ago, ab“soul” utely b-r-o-k-e-n, having fallen beside the hearts of those who had walked before me to eventually crawl myself back into a body of dignity, hope and strength. One year ago, I found ACA and it is...

Is Self- Responsibility Safe?

by Kathleen S. | Jan 15, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

If I have been conditioned to believe that, in practice, being responsible means being blamed, or, on the other hand, being burdened, I may have not realized I have had this trait, this triggered reaction embedded in my attitude until I run right into it in...

A New Year

by Brad H. | Jan 1, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

When I was a child and got into trouble for misbehavior, I would promise to “do” better. In recovery in ACA, I want to “be” better. I want to be my authentic self instead of making empty promises and continuing to pretend to be someone else. I want to talk about what...

Unspeakable Crimes

by Kathleen S. | Jan 1, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

Can adult children who have committed a murder recover in a 12-Step program; or a crime such as rape, being a perpetrator of torture, or being a part of a cover-up for those who have done such acts as these? The short answer is, “Yes.” It is important to know...

I Am A Boulder

by Dave@Pancho H. | Jan 1, 2023 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

I am a boulder. Shaken, pushed, and pulled by gravity and violent geology. A large boulder slid, tumbled violently out of control, and crashed into me. When regarding the damage, the chips, cracks, and pain, I looked back bitterly and resentfully at the large...

Look For It!

by Kathleen S. | Dec 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery

Beauty is something to look for, something I miss if I am preoccupied with getting things done, or worrying about something that will happen. If I am out of actual danger right now, I have the option of looking, just for the tiny slice of time it takes to raise...

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