Is Al-Anon a cult?
From the internet: One person’s viewpoint.
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I blame you for nothing
— Janet Planet
Forgiveness
“Forgiveness doesn’t excuse bad behavior, but it does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart”. ~ unknown
Self First
What we learn in recovery is to put self first. This doesn’t mean we wall off from all others and become self-seeking people – we just pause and consider our own needs first and then offer service/support to others. We … Continue reading “Self First” →
Not My Circus
In Poland, there’s an idiom Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy . . . literally, “not my circus, not my monkey;” figuratively, “not my problem.” It’s like the giving-up-in-discussion phrase. For example, I’ve tried to convince my friend, that his … Continue reading “Not My Circus” →
God will give you more than you can handle…
… but not more than WE can handle. Get people with the right stuff on your team.
Acceptance
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Source: Page 417 Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The life you save
When we are of service to others, the life we save might be our own.
Love is…
Love is the complete and total acceptance of every other human being for exactly who they are. Source: Unknown
Rights and Responsibilities
From the Al-Anon Forum magazine As I try to live the Al-Anon program each day , I find myself with the right to and responsibility for a new set of values and attitudes , I still have the right to become upset … Continue reading “Rights and Responsibilities” →