The Power of Loving Detachment – 466

In a heart-wrenching narrative, Jeffrey shares his journey through addiction, describing the crucial role his family played by practicing loving detachment. As Jeffrey opens up about his life, he...

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Remembrance of my brother

Who do you remember, and how do you remember them? As I sit in my brother’s apartment near Rochester, New York, these questions are at the forefront of my...

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Carolyn: Recovery from Al-Anon to AA – 465

Carolyn shares her journey through Al-Anon and into Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Her experience may be helpful for individuals navigating their own recovery journey, as she highlights the contrasts and...

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Embracing Self-support With Tradition Seven – 464

In this exploration of Al-Anon’s Tradition Seven, Spencer and Patrick dive into the nuances of being “fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” This tradition’s message is deceptively simple, but its...

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Boundaries, Balance and Our Spiritual Aim: Living Tradition Six – 463

Tradition Six of Al-Anon Family Groups states “Our Family Groups ought never endorse, finance or lend our name to any outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige...

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Voices of the Unheard: Healing Young Lives Affected by Addiction – 462

The National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) has been a beacon of hope for over four decades, with a mission to eliminate the adverse impacts of alcohol and...

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