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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... The post Remembrance of my brother appeared first on The Recovery Show.

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 complements between these two recovery programs. Abstinence and Self-Awareness Carolyn begins by defining abstinence in her life as including both physical and emotional sobriety. A reading... The post Carolyn: Recovery from Al-Anon to AA – 465 appeared first on The Recovery Show.

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 implications are deep, weaving through personal growth and the structural integrity of Al-Anon groups. Tradition Seven: An Overview The tradition reads, “Every group ought to be... The post Embracing Self-support With Tradition Seven – 464 appeared first on The Recovery Show.

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 divert us from our primary spiritual aim. Although a separate entity, we should always co-operate with Alcoholics Anonymous.” Exploring Tradition Six Spencer and Stephanie alternated reading... The post Boundaries, Balance and Our Spiritual Aim: Living Tradition Six – 463 appeared first on The Recovery Show.

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 drug use on children and families. This organization unites experts, advocates, volunteers, and individuals with lived experiences to enhance the systems available to help children and... The post Voices of the Unheard: Healing Young Lives Affected by Addiction – 462 appeared first on The Recovery Show.