I had to begin to put away the “lookin’ good” facade in order to share my feelings at meetings. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II (Kindle Location 4276). Al-Anon Family Groups. Why […]
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Our Monumental Task
“The First Step prepares us for a new life, which we can achieve only by letting go of what we cannot control, and by undertaking, one day at a time, the monumental task of setting our world in order through […]
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“God calls each of us to grow . . . to grow in faith, in righteousness, in love, in joy, in hope, patience, peace, perseverance . . . in godliness. How do you do that?” ~ Cahn, Jonathan. The Book of […]
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Heard at a meeting: This program has given me some compassion for myself. ~ Miranda It’s a good day to be a work in progress. ~ JT Compassion: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. We’re taught […]
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…the Al-Anon program….gave me an understanding of this disease, the tools to change my life, the courage to use them, and a place to talk about my secrets and to hear others share theirs. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to […]
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