Toby H. shares their profound journey from a past marked by shame, addiction, and a tough exterior to embracing vulnerability and self-acceptance. They recount early experiences of homelessness, in...

Charlie H, an adult child of an alcoholic family, delivers a talk titled “Facing Fear and Its Cousins,” exploring their personal journey and the global impact of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)....

Bonnie M. discusses their journey of becoming their own loving parent through the ACA program and the creation of the Loving Parent Guidebook. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging inner f...

This session explores the nuanced concept of sponsorship within Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and other 12-step programs, addressing the distinction between the ‘fellow traveler’ and tradition...

Barbara B, from Pleasant Hill, California, has been an active member of ACA since returning in 2009, having previously participated in the mid-eighties. They co-founded the San Francisco East Bay A...

This workshop demonstrates using puppets, specifically socks, as an innovative tool for connecting with and healing the inner child, presenting it as more effective and enjoyable than traditional n...

Lewis B. presented on ‘Supportive Relationships within the ACA Community’ at the seventh Annual ACA World Convention, focusing on recovery from dysfunctional childhood trends and the importance of ...

This workshop, presented by Pete, is part of the 7th Annual ACA World Convention, focusing on “stress relief for ACA”. Pete shares their personal journey with a dysfunctional childhood and how stre...

Anita facilitates a workshop titled “Show and Tell on Games and Play Games from a Childhood” at the seventh Annual ACA World Convention. They discuss the importance of play and healthy childhood me...

This session, part of the seventh Annual ACA World Convention, explores setting boundaries, understanding, and practicing them in recovery from dysfunctional childhoods. The speaker, Sandy Dee, gui...