Sublime

Until I could accept my alcoholism, I could not stay sober; unless I accept life completely on life’s terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes.

Many of our members who have worked remarkable Twelve Step programs in AA or Al-Anon come to ACA to further address their shame and feelings of being unwhole. They have made good progress elsewhere, but they sense something is missing. While working ACA’s Steps, these members may realize a new bottom or the work needed to seize a deeper sense of he

This is an exercise in acceptance that we can profitably practice every day of our lives.

We are frightened by angry people and any personal criticism.

We had no role models for healthy give and take.

In every case, pain had been the price of admission into a new life.