Step 4
Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. How? Step four is the most challenging step for most people. And I will admit I felt overwhelmed with the "how"…
Step 3
Made a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God as I understand Him. Simple, but hard It sounds so easy to just turn…
Kids becoming Adults
Where's mom in all this? You've often heard parents complain about the stress of dealing with their teenagers - the rebellion, the eye rolling, the new driver, the cell phone…
Step Two:
Came to believe that a Power greater than myself could restore me to sanity. Two things people struggle with here (and we're only on step 2!): "I don't know about…
Step One
My life has become unmanageable. I am powerless and need to let go of this false sense of control. This year, I've committed to working the steps of Al-Anon again,…
Doing the work.
Making a change is not a matter of will power. It's not a matter of decision making or even accountability or motivation. It's really about ALL the things - but…
Holiday Stress or Holiday Joy?
So many of us approach the holiday season with stressful thoughts. Maybe there is someone in your family who makes things difficult for you - criticizing, drinking too much, relishing…
Roots and Wings
Today, a few friends shared a post that said something about being a "bird launcher, not an empty nester." Not only did it make me smile, but it gave me…
Acceptance Is Not Approval
Acceptance is not that same thing as approval - you can accept something IS without approving of the behavior. In the recovery community, this is how we find peace. Learning…
Boundaries: Embracing No and Reclaiming Your Time
I used to be that "yes woman" who couldn't turn down any favor, request, or invite that came my way. It felt like I had to do it all, be…
