There was a time, not long ago, when my wife was living in a van and I slept in the bushes because we had a restraining order. I thought I would never be able to overcome my violent tendencies or get off drugs. I felt trapped with no way out. In desperation, I returned to …
Daily readings are an amazing resource for those living life with an attitude of recovery. Beginning the day with a thoughtful and inspirational message can flavor the day with positivity and bring about changes in our lives through willingness, honesty and acceptance through spiritual principles. ACA Meditation for Today The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage …
While we we growing up, Survival Traits developed that enabled us to cope with what was going on in the world around us. I had an alcoholic father and a codependent mother, so I became a people-pleaser with low self-esteem that feared authority and rebelled with anger against oppressive conditions. These behaviors remained active, even …