BRINGING THE MESSAGE HOME:
Can we bring the same spirit of love and tolerance into our sometimes deranged family lives that we bring to our A.A. group?
– Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pages 111-112 –
My family members suffer from the effects of my disease. Loving and accepting them as they are — just as I love and accept A.A. members — fosters a return of love, tolerance and harmony to my life. Using common courtesy and respecting others’ personal boundaries are necessary practices for all areas of my life.