Courage to Change: Suddenly I am aware of thoughts racing and crashing through my mind at an alarming speed — memories, broken promises, fears about the future, failed expectations of…
Courage to Change: Just for today I can try out new behavior. I can take the point of view that perhaps I have been given a lifetime to learn something…
Courage to Change: Some alcoholics become abusive, especially when they drink. How do we handle violence? What can we do about it? Al-Anon doesn’t give specific advice about relationships —…
Courage to Change: I received a powerful lesson about letting go one night at an Al-Anon business meeting. It took lots of courage for me to suggest that my home…
Courage to Change: “If only I had infinite wisdom,” I secretly think. “If only I could see everything before me, a clear path, the knowledge of how I must spend…