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...
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...
by Melanie B. | Jan 1, 2023 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
He’s a good man, you say But he doesn’t honor my feelings.He’s a good father, you sayBut he doesn’t respect their boundaries.He has a big heart, you sayBut he doesn’t when he is judging others.He’s a smart guy, you sayBut he...
by Geneviève R. | Oct 15, 2022 | ACA Beyond Borders, ComLine
J’ai collectionné de nombreuses phrases, qui me servent parfois de boussole. Par exemple : • Si je ne change pas, ma souffrance ne changera pas. • Si tu veux des choses que tu n’as jamais eues, fais des choses que tu n’as jamais faites. • « Plus » de la même chose...
by Kathleen S. | Oct 15, 2022 | ComLine, Voices of Recovery
Only Trait 4 specifies substance abuse, as a way to cope. Addict/Alcoholic adult children do share the feelings—fears—in the traits, but they acted out as targets of abuse. I believe lumping defiant behaviors into the “Other Laundry List” isn’t satisfactory. All...
