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…
Doubts?
Yesterday was the feast day of St. Thomas - we all know him as Doubting Thomas. And I heard a message about needing a doubting saint at different times in…
Willpower – that’s all I need, right?
How many times have you berated yourself for not sticking to a resolution or not being able to make the lifestyle change you know you need to make? Saying "I…
