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With a hat tip to Syd who has this link in his Blogroll which he had titled “Codependency and Alcoholism”
Alcoholism and Its Effect on the Family
Something I can immediately identify with… something that, for all practical means and purposes, defines me and then defines my children too.
Here’s what I can pick out of the article […]
I can… I lived this also. Many of “us” have.
Many of us found that we had several characteristics in common as a result of being brought up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional households.
We had come to feel isolated, and uneasy with other people, especially authority figures. To protect ourselves, we became people pleasers, even […]
This is absolutely, definitely worthy of being passed along! Please see the note at the end…
Patterns and Characteristics of Codependence
These patterns and characteristics are offered as a tool to aid in self-evaluation. They may be particularly helpful to newcomers.
Denial Patterns:
I have difficulty identifying what I am feeling.
I minimize, alter or deny how I truly feel.
I […]
This is only one of them but it sets the theme…
From The Language of the Heart: Bill W’s Grapevine Writings, page 263;
“There are, nevertheless, certain occasions where reckless truth-telling may create widespread havoc and permanent damage to others. Whenever this seems possible, we are likely to find ourselves in a bad jam indeed. We shall […]
Drop me on my head!
I recently listened to some smart ass who arrived at a meeting late, listened to a couple of folks who were on topic, then spoke out to make the assinine statement that God certainly has dropped him on his head in order to get his attention.
How Profound!!!
Ah, I suppose its just […]
Happy New Year all…
From The New York Times Health section, Benedict Carey shares his thoughts;
[Categorized under - Psychology - New Year’s Resolutions - Regret - Mental Health]
The New Year’s Cocktail: Regret With a Dash of Bitters
“The ideal New Year’s Eve party would come with a psychological voucher, redeemable the next day for a post-mortem session […]
This is the title of a writing by Bill W. published in the Grapevine in December, 1950. I’d like to post the first three paragraphs of Bill’s words here and refer you to The Language of the Heart: Bill W’s Grapevine Writings for the balance (pg. 126).
“We, who are the older members of AA, bequeath […]
My friend Rich sent me this one so blame him… lol
Bed Sheets!!!
An extremely modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests, the last of which had left his bodily systems extremely upset.
Upon making several false alarm trips to the bathroom, he decided the latest episode was another and stayed put. He […]
I met the woman who became my wife in a bar. In those days she drank, a lot. Then we got married…
I kept drinking, she stopped. I found lots of new drinking buddies through the years. I’m sure Bill W. did also yet the first remained the most important just like mine. And we both […]
Bill Wilson had his moments. I’ve had some myself. And it may be that there is some “secret” to getting through those moments.
Understanding my imperfections, or simply the fact I am imperfect, is a strong beginning. There is only one reason that is possible today - I’ve worked the Twelve Steps into my life.
This is […]
Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery.
A Dozen Steps
A Hearty Life
Alzheimer's Notes
Astronomy Buff
Autism Vox
Breaking the Mirror
Breastfeeding 1-2-3
Cancer Commentary
Daily Tomorrow
Diabetes Notes
Eating Fabulous
Genetics & Health
Grounded Fitness
Health and Men
Healthbolt
Help My Hurt
Kids Health Notes
Lively Women
Mental Health Notes
Pink Ribbon Review
Veggie Chic
Weighting Line
Womb Within
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