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A MUCH NEEDED LOOK IN THE MIRROR

by Heather C. | Feb 15, 2023 | Voices of Recovery

(Becoming my true good self.) For as long as I can remember, I believed that if I did good things, that would mean I was a good person. Even as a small child, I felt the urgent need to be known as good. I followed the rules, made good grades, did my chores, etc....

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...

But He Doesn’t…

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 doesn't know how to manage money.He's...

Le rétablissement, c’est de faire autrement

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...