Mistaken Sense Of Responsibility
If I am willing to stand aside and let God’s will be done, I free myself from personal anxiety and a mistaken sense of responsibility. One of the most commonly…
Here And Now
Living in the here and now is a wonderful tool I acquired in Nar-Anon. I am focusing on today, each day, each hour, and each moment. I find tremendous comfort…
Faith Replaces Fear
I remember the fear when I heard the siren, the fear when the phone rang. I remember carefully looking at the faces of people talking to me. Were they bringing…
Enabling
I am trying to find a balance between taking care of myself and helping others. I want to help those I love without taking on all of their burdens. I…
Growth
The room where my home group meets remains the same. The chairs, the carpet, the lights, and even the walls are all the same as they were the first time…
Step One
After attending Nar-Anon for many years, I now can say I am powerless over my husband’s addiction, and my life is manageable. When I walked into my first Nar-Anon meeting,…
Practicing The Program
Today, I look forward to another Nar-Anon meeting. I am uplifted and energetic. My Nar-Anon meetings are a special place where I can share my situation with others experiencing similar…
Reflection: New Year’s Eve
Every day can be a new beginning; but New Year’s Eve is special and different. There is no other time of the year when people of the world simultaneously focus…
What I Have Learned
The Nar-Anon fellowship has given me the tools to deal with the hardships that have come into my life. I am grateful for the program and the friends I have made…
An Act Of Faith
Many years ago, when my daughter was about four years old, friends took us to a surfing beach. Although the tide was out, I found the scene rather daunting. My…