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In the half-century since she began her journey into 12-step recovery on May 15th, 1972, Adrienne S. has navigated a path of immense personal growth and healing. Her commitment to sobriety and the principles of the 12 Steps have not only transformed her life but inspired her to share her experience, strength, and hope with…
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Brenda W. shares her experiences, focusing on how the effects of being an adult child of an alcoholic shaped her past relationships. She candidly describes how her upbringing led her to choose romantic partners who were not self-sufficient, as she subconsciously believed she had to be needed to feel valued. Through Al-Anon and a journey…
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The journey of recovery is unique for each individual and couple. In this episode, we explore the 12 step program of Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA). Recovery in Al-Anon and RCA Valerie begins by sharing her past, which is marked by a failed first marriage filled with addiction and legal challenges. Her journey into recovery began…
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Spencer and Eric explore Step 12, “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” We follow the reading on the step from the book How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics, interleaving it…
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Step 11 of the 12-step recovery program suggests that we can improve our conscious contact with a higher power through prayer and meditation. Spencer and Sara share personal insights and experiences that highlight the transformative power of this step as part of our spiritual growth in recovery. Understanding Step 11 Our conversation is structured by…
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