Courage to Change: I remember others’ unkind words vividly. Criticism sent me reeling. Snickers crippled me for days. It never occurred to me that I was being abused, or that…
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Courage to Change: One of my defects of character is to make choices passively — letting things happen rather than taking action. For example, I stood by and watched my…
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Courage to Change: The process of recovery in Al-Anon has been likened to peeling an onion. We peel away a layer at a time, often shedding a few tears as…
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Courage to Change: When the alcoholic I loved got sober I was sure that the nightmare was over! But without the tranquilizing effect of alcohol, she became verbally abusive. She…
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Courage to Change: Many times I have said, "I wish I had faith." And what I've heard from so many wise Al-Anon members is, "Surrender your lack of faith to…
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