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LoveYourLife


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Hi! Have just joined and finding it all rather overwhelming! Is there an 'ACA 12 Steps for Dummies' post I can read please?! I've just read the sticky post about the steps, what they are. I've read about the laundry list, about the promises, and the reparenting steps. I've read a few posts with people talking about 'working' the program, but I can't find the ACTUAL program they are referring to! Where would I find that please?! Thank you

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Welcome to MIP, LiveYourLife! 

There are many ways to "work The Program"; it's not one-size-fits-all.  I have used different tools at various times in my recovery including books, therapy, sponsorship, meetings, etc.

There are loads of great recovery books available; just start reading!    For me, the light bulb came on the more I learned and related to ACA. 

We're here to support and learn from each other! 

 



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P.S.: The first book I would recommend is our daily reader, Strengthening My Recovery.  This is available from the ACA World Service Organization at https://shop.adultchildren.org/collections/books/products/strengthening_my_recovery_-_soft_cover_-_pocket_size.  I also use the index to meditate on various topics.

You can also sign up to get the daily reading e-mailed to you at https://adultchildren.org/meditation-sign-up/.

 



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Hi Loveyourlife. My first books that really helped me were Melody Beatty 12 steps for codependence. There are a lot of books that really are good like David Burney and John Bradshaw. Books that teach us how to reparent ourselves

And like Princess K. Says above, there is no one size fits all. Being with others and sharing with others on this site has helped me probably more than anything. That and the books


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ROSIE,  a work in progress!!! 

Keep it simple__Easy does it__Keeping the focus on me--AND___"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart" ~ Unknown
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Ditto Beatties steps for codependency. Its great. John Bradshaws Homecoming or Bradshaw: On the Family are really good. He also has a YouTube series titled Homecoming. Its old, but very good for those exploring ACA.

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