A Kinder and Gentler Approach
Jan 23, 2023
Helping out after the birth of a second grandchild is giving me a new appreciation of the value of Tradition Two. Through the gifts of the program, my style of “helping” has changed from authority to trusted servant. I participate...
Read MorePutting Tradition One Into Practice
Nov 7, 2022
Tradition One is teaching me how to make decisions. I grew up in a family where the adults made all the decisions. I did not feel like I had a voice or that I was important. Regarding my own children,...
Read MoreStriving for Authenticity
Jun 1, 2020
Tradition Two has helped me to trust that I can express my thoughts and opinions without fear. As a newcomer, I observed how my S-Anon group members made decisions and worked through problems in a way that was fair to...
Read MoreThe Twelve Traditions
Mar 12, 2018
The Traditions can apply to my everyday life in very simple ways also. Here’s my interpretation: Tradition One taught me to stick with the group that helped me to get better. Preserve the union that was really formed by God...
Read MoreSteps and Traditions: Practicing These Principles In All Our Affairs
Jan 15, 2018
I have to begin by saying that I really never saw myself sitting in a Twelve Step Meeting. Even after I became aware of the existence of sexaholism in my life and the need to recover from its effects upon...
Read MoreBecoming Self-Supporting
Oct 2, 2017
I used to look to my husband to take care of all my needs, but through my working my program, I have seen that I need to grow up and take responsibility for myself. I have learned to lean on my...
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