Growth In Nar-Anon
One day during our addicted son’s early recovery, I found a sprouting onion in the pantry. I was going to throw it away when he stopped me, saying he wanted…
A Matter Of Trust
I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I guess that is why it was so easy to allow my addicted loved one to continue to lie to…
No Opinions On Outside Issues
At the beginning of every meeting our chairperson reads, “Anything you hear tonight is strictly our own opinions. … If a member says something you cannot accept, remember they are…
Step Ten
I see Step Ten as a tool to use daily to help me keep the benefits of my recovery. It allows me to keep my life free of the emotional…
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…