Expectations
Over the last week or so, the addict had been saying that she really meant it this time when she stated that she was ready to go into a rehab…
Sharing With Humility
I came to an open Nar-Anon meeting today although I wanted to go shopping. I knew I needed a dose of Nar-Anon recovery: Steps One, Two and Three. Because I…
Control of Boundaries
When I have a difficult time distinguishing between my unhealthy, controlling behavior and the healthy behavior of setting boundaries, I look at my feelings and motives about what I am…
Literature
How do I feel today? Not so good. I am alone. The addict has been out using for days, my phone has been cut off, the addict has our car,…
No Harmony
I wrote this poem in the early days of my frustration and confusion that came from trying to deal with the craziness of our addicted son. I was so angry…
Freedom With Humility
Humility was a tough concept for me to understand. I confused it with humiliation. I learned that humility is the quality of being modest or respectful. I learned that humiliation…
The Twelve Steps of Nar-Anon
There are times when I think I hate the Twelve Steps. When I am angry, sad, tired, and deep in grief, I know I am trying to exercise control over…
Acceptance And Willingness
I am learning in Nar-Anon that before I can make changes that are best for me, I have to accept the reality of my situation. Then I need the willingness…
Nobody’s Perfect
Just because I do not use drugs does not make me perfect. I came to Nar-Anon because of the addict, the imperfect one. There was nothing wrong with me. I…
Self-Supporting – Tradition Seven
When we open our meetings, we do a series of readings. Our group felt it would be helpful to not only read one tradition at the start of each meeting…