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Meditation: Cottonwoods: Ten-Thousands Reasons Why
by Kathleen S. | Oct 1, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
Small ponds dry up. The season, even the climate, changes. What happens? What becomes of the largemouth bass, when the temperature goes up? Or when beavers or the Corp of Engineers, re-route the stream on such as he? Big fish and those who resist change are vulnerable...![Feelings And Buried Memories](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image1-10-1080x675.jpg)
Feelings And Buried Memories
by Mary H. | Oct 1, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
. . . will return. I’m learning the check-in process and understanding the value in feeling and healing. The anger and helplessness I so skillfully tucked away in my childhood is unfolding as my Inner Child responds to my love for her, my Teenager trusts me, and my...![***** On The Downbeat](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image1-12.jpg)
***** On The Downbeat
by Julie N. | Oct 1, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
I rush around the house, frantically getting homework done, and preparing for high school band practice. I play french horn in this band, piano in the dance band, and bells in the marching band. The September concert date is coming soon. My stomach is in upheaval. I...![Spiritual Experience](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image1-4.jpg)
Spiritual Experience
by Julie N. | Sep 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
The baby donkey brayed and kicked up its heels in the deep lush grass. Her mom quietly watched, clearly, but slyly, on guard for any dangers that could arise. She was seemingly unfazed by the rambunctious youngster. The dad munched contentedly in the open field...![Authority Figures](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image1-2-1080x675.jpg)
Authority Figures
by Jon F. | Sep 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
(This essay and share is based on the July 21 daily meditation on abuse from authority figures found in “Strengthening My Recovery”) As a recovering adult child of an alcoholic and survivor of childhood emotional and sexual abuse, I developed a fear of authority...Submission Policy
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