Tradition Eleven
Sharing the Nar-Anon message with those that are in need is important because it is Nar-Anon’s main purpose to offer comfort and aid to those that suffer from the effects…
Choices That Lead To Growth
For me, there was so much fear connected with my growth. I had to make decisions that affected my loved ones and me. I was so afraid of what would happen. What…
Unacceptable Behavior
When I think of unacceptable behavior, the first thing that comes to mind is the actions of the addict. I believed the addict’s behavior caused chaos and made my life unmanageable. It was…
Forgiveness
When I first came to Nar-Anon, I heard a member share that when she forgave others it was a gift to herself. Before that, I always thought I forgave others as a favor to…
When Do I Need A Meeting?
When I need some peace of mind……………….. I need a meeting. When I don’t know what to do with my time……………….. I need a meeting. When I feel like splitting…
Practicing The Program
As I sat on the patio one day, it appeared that everything was wrapped in fog. It was grayish white, like old cotton batting that I used to get in a jewellery box…
Keep The Focus On Myself
After attending Nar-Anon meetings for a while, my greatest secret wish was that my partner would embrace recovery and get clean. I kept my mouth shut – white knuckling it,…
Halt
The acronym reminds me that when I am Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired, I am not taking care of my needs. If I am enmeshed with my addicted loved one,…
The Power Of A Meeting
My son, in his addiction, was not in the habit asking me for favors. Then he called to inform me that he had been asked to leave a transient hotel in…
A Newcomer’s Poem
My girlfriend was enabling her addicted son and his addicted girlfriend. Her denial was allowing the addicts to become an issue between us. It was destroying our relationship, as well as my…