Robert S, a licensed psychologist and recovering alcoholic, discusses the origins and evolution of the adult child movement, sharing their personal journey. They introduce “delayed identity develop...
Layla L shares a powerful message about the true meaning of recovery and the importance of staying connected to God and the fellowship. They emphasize that true sobriety comes from a spiritual conn...
Steve shares insights on the critical role of patience and persistence in their recovery, referencing the doctor’s opinion in the ACA Red Book and the three stages of recovery. They delve into thei...
Claire L shares their powerful story of addiction, detailing how drugs and alcohol initially provided an escape from fear and anxiety but ultimately led to a devastating cycle of relapse and instit...
Ian Y shares their personal journey of addiction and recovery, emphasizing the power of working the steps and helping others. They recount their early experiences with substances and the evolution ...
Ivan L shares their powerful story of overcoming addiction, emphasizing the foundational pillars of love, faith, and hope that sustained them throughout their recovery journey. They discuss the imp...
Kevin recounts their childhood, marked by their parents’ divorce and early self-sufficiency, which led to a pattern of setting themselves up for abandonment in relationships. They detail their jour...
Saylah shares their story of growing up with two alcoholic parents in Ontario, Canada, detailing the significant family dysfunction and destructive behaviors like lying and stealing that marked the...
Sue shares their profound journey in the Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) program, describing it as a revelation that encourages deep self-examination and connection with their inner child. They ...
Carl W recounts their profound journey, beginning with a spiritual out-of-body experience that initiated a reflection on character defects and leading to a life in recovery. They share personal sto...