Self-pity or recovery—it’s our choice “Self-pity is one of the most destructive of defects; it will drain us of all positive energy.” – Basic Text, p. 80 In active addiction,…
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AA Thought for the Day: Liquor used to be my friend. I used to have a lot of fun drinking. Practically all the fun I had was connected with drinking.…
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Courage to Change: One of the first things I heard in Al-Anon was that we didn’t have to accept unacceptable behavior. This idea helped me to see that I need…
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One Day at a Time in Al-Anon: I live with an alcoholic. Whether still drinking or not, the situation calls for patience, acceptance and resolution. How do I acquire and…
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Powerlessness and personal responsibility “Through our inability to accept personal responsibilities we were actually creating our own problems.” – Basic Text, p. I3 When we refuse to take responsibility for…
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