Gossip
One of the three destructive forces that can destroy the group is gossip. When I first came to Nar-Anon, I was in fear of being judged. I had isolated myself…
Practicing Step Ten
I feel as though I have been dabbling in my recovery. I have let the addict go, but have I done it with love? I feel calm, serene even, over…
Boundaries And Growth
A member of another twelve step program who is a newcomer employs my son. Because he was a financial success I mistakenly had a higher opinion of him than I…
Advice or Lecturing
The topic of our meeting last night was “advice.” I have been in the Nar-Anon program for several years and the word “advice” reminds me of conversations with the addict…
A Place of Serenity
When I first came to Nar-Anon, I spent most of my time thinking and worrying about the addict. At particularly troubling times, I decided to say a new prayer I…
I Keep Coming Back
I cannot imagine what would have happened if I had come to a Nar-Anon meeting and no one was there to help me. Not only are the meetings there to…
No Longer Alone
The other day I was speaking with a friend about addiction. He asked me if I believed in a Higher Power. I replied that I did. I also stated that…
Joy of Living
I have wondered if a mother bear mourns as she chases her cubs up a tree on her last day as a provider for them. After loving them, fighting for…
Changing Myself
Someone recently shared at a meeting that he had started coming to Nar-Anon because he was tired of feeling bad. I remember, some time ago, when I was sick and…
Limits
Once upon a time, there was a desert nomad with a camel. When night fell, the nomad pitched his tent near an oasis, tied his camel to a stake and…