Despair
I experienced a painful feeling of despair when I realized I could not control the addict, cover up the problems created by his addiction, or change the events caused by…
Release Me
One night in a dream, I learned something about myself that I did not realize nor did I like much. I dreamt that in my backyard there was a cage…
Dealing With Anger
I once heard a Nar-Anon convention speaker say, “Anger is my drug of choice.” Why am I so angry all the time? It seems that every time I feel I…
See The Positives
One of the principles of the Nar-Anon program is gratitude. Through gratitude, I can appreciate the good things in life. Some years ago, I was watching a TV show about…
Acceptance
Acceptance is a powerful tool. When I started to put it to work, I was able to take some giant steps in my recovery. At the beginning, somewhat condescendingly, I…
A Better Way To Live
All my life, I have been surrounded by dysfunction, alcoholism, depression, and drug addiction. At an early age, I began covering up my feelings. I was sure if I was…
Step Eleven
After a terrible fight with a loved one, I was in deep despair. I began to pray, asking for help and guidance. I followed the prayer with a twenty-minute meditation in hope…
Staying In Today
The slogan, “One Day at a Time,” helps me retain my serenity. Before I learned how to put this slogan into practice, I anticipated the worst. I planned in my…
There When Needed
One day when I was at church, I looked at my watch. The watch is special. When my husband, retired he gave me this watch with his company’s emblem on…
Tradition Eleven
Sharing the Nar-Anon message with those that are in need is important because it is Nar-Anon’s main purpose to offer comfort and aid to those that suffer from the effects…