acceptance

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 mind. This week, my brother Murray passed away. I’ve spent the past week with him, visiting the hospice home where he spent his final days. I’m…

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Patience and Acceptance when Life is “In Session” – 447

Spencer and Kathy delve into the essential themes of patience and acceptance, exploring how these virtues can empower us to navigate life’s most challenging periods. Our conversation highlights personal experiences and insights as we are actively working through trials with the assistance of our recovery programs.  We start with a reading from Melody Beattie’s “The…

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Navigating Grief in Recovery – 446

Grieving is a profoundly personal journey, and when intertwined with recovery from addiction, the process can be both complex and enlightening. Spencer talks with Cliff, whose journey through grief and recovery offers insights into the healing process. Spencer and Cliff explored how the tools and principles of recovery can aid in navigating grief. Opening with…

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Experience, Strength and Hope from the 2023 Al-Anon International Convention – 404

Did you attend the 2023 Al-Anon International Convention? If you didn’t, have you wondered what it was like? In this episode, Heather, Racheal, and Spencer share our expectations of the convention, what happened at the convention, what we learned, and what we are bringing home. Contact the show You can leave a voicemail at 734-707-8795…

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What we learned in 2022 — 398

What valuable lesson did you learn in 2022? Our answers include: Upcoming topics Coming up is our 400th episode. Eric suggested the topic of milestones for that “milestone” episode. What can you identify as significant events or turning points in your travels on the road to recovery? Have you experienced such things as a breakthrough,…

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