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Family Disease and Al-Anon’s 70th Anniversary

Facing Societal Denial: Family Pain, Addictions and Al-Anon: by Tom Adams The last year has resulted in increased use of alcohol, food, drugs, and behaviors like...

Teaching People How to Treat Me

Anytime I enter into a new relationship, there is always a learning curve. Whether that’s a new job, a new neighborhood or even a new...

So… you say AA is the most important facet of your life?

So… you say AA is the most important facet of your life? Here’s the good news: A.A. is a nonprofit that does not solicit contributions from...

Hope for 2021 – Wishful Thinking

Written by Tom Adams; More of Tom’s work can be viewed on his website and you can also subscribe to his email list to...

2020 – Blessings and Lessons of Recovery

As another year comes to an end, I once again feel gratitude for the fact that I wouldn’t be here had I maintained the...

Out of Chaos: Lessons on Faith from Twelve Step Pioneers

-Written by Tom Adams; More of Tom’s work can be viewed on his website and you can also subscribe to his email list to...

Order out of Chaos: Lessons from Twelve Step Pioneers

Why is loving all our neighbors so difficult? Could it be we are not desperate enough? Read about how the early members of Alcoholics...

Holidays During A Pandemic: When Do Comfort Escapes Become Addictions?

In normal times, holidays bring parties and opportunities to gather with family and friends. Accompanying these opportunities is often a tremendous array of food...

Whatever You Do, Don’t Get Creative

When a friend celebrates his or her first significant recovery milestone, signifying healthy recovery progress, their words of excitement are often infused with a...

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