Tradition Five
Many newcomers are taken aback when they learn that we are working the same Twelve Steps as our addicted loved ones. Tradition Five explains why this is necessary and how…
No More Rescues
My son is an addict and I loved him by rescuing him. Each time I rescued him, I believed that this was the rescue that would work, and he would…
Out Of Control
I came to Nar-Anon because someone I loved was out of control. My life had become out of control as well, but I had not been able to admit it.…
Gratitude
Before I was in recovery, I had days when I was miserable because things did not go as I planned or wanted. In the Nar-Anon program, I learned that I…
Facing Reality
I spent many years denying the fact that my son had a serious disease. He was the victim. I thought that an easy solution was that he just needed to…
Building Trust
In Step Four, I learned that many of the beliefs that I impose on others might result in my own pain and disappointment. I believe that trust is a part of any…
No More Secrets – Staying Connected
I have always wanted to belong to something or to someone, or to have someone belong to me. This longing and desire was the driving force that propelled me to…
Honesty
As our two sons were growing up, my husband and I stressed that they should always be honest with us. We told them repeatedly that they would not be punished…
Many Lessons
For some reason, my Higher Power has decided to put a variety of addicts in my life. Not only my immediate family suffers from addiction, but also other relatives, friends…
A Know-It-All
I have come to the realization, after much thought, that I have been a “know it all,” especially where my daughter was concerned. After all, she was an addict. I…