Step Ten In Jail
Time in the Nar-Anon program gave me a false sense of security. Everyone told me what a great program I was working. I had accepted that I could not change…
It Works If You Work It
Many of the Nar-Anon meetings I attend close with the Serenity Prayer and a few words of encouragement with the collective suggestion: “Keep coming back; it works, if you work…
Self-Awareness
This is a hypothetical monologue that those of us recovering from the effects of addiction might have: Who is this “me?” “Me” is who takes care of “them.” “Me” is…
Encouragement
I have learned from Nar-Anon that there are several ways to keep myself encouraged while living with an addict. When I go to meetings, read literature, work the steps, get…
Self-Care
The first time I heard about self-care was in a Nar-Anon meeting. I never knew what it meant to take care of myself. At home, I was taught to put…
Belonging
No matter what kind of group I joined, I always felt like an outsider. I did not feel as though I belonged. That all changed when I found Nar-Anon. I…
One Day At A Time
I am sitting here in a Nar-Anon meeting by myself, not feeling alone. I have checked the literature supply, written a notice for the local newspaper, read the thought for…
Violence
Violence comes in many forms: physical, verbal and mental abuse and ugly stares full of hate. I have experienced them all. I remember being pushed, hollered at, and pinched by…
Helping
Helping is important to me. It was something I was taught to do. I felt I was obligated to help those I love. I became terribly confused about helping before…
Changes
My adult son was college educated, had a good job, a car, and his own apartment. Due to his addiction, he lost everything and was forced to live on the…