For the Newcomer
ACA/ACoA is a 12-Step, 12-Tradition support group focused on understanding and changing specific behaviors/attitude patterns we developed while growing up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional environment. These patterns and behaviors continue to affect us today.
By attending meetings we can come to a better understanding of our past so we can more effectively restructure our lives today. We begin to see more clearly what is positive and healthy in ourselves. Personal growth - emotional, spiritual and physical - is both encouraged and supported.
ACoA is not meant to be a substitute for other 12-Step programs, but we believe the tools we have to offer can be helpful in recovery. We cooperate with all other 12- Step programs and are fully self supporting declining outside contributions.
Meetings are intended to be safe places where we can share our experience, strength, hope and fear without judgment or criticism. We have a right not to share unless we are ready. This program is grounded in spiritual guidance and is not affiliated with any specific religion. We are individuals struggling through rigorous honesty to become the best we can be.
The purpose of ACA is three-fold: to shelter and support "newcomers" in confronting "denial"; to comfort those mourning the early loss of security, trust, and love; and to teach the skills for reparenting ourselves with gentleness, humor, love and respect.
From: Newcomer's Guide, by ACA World Service Organization Available for $1.32 through ACA WSO, PO Box 3216 Torrance, CA 90510
Email: info@adultchildren.org | Website: adultchildren.org
More About Adult Children
Here is more information about growing up in an alcoholic home that you may find helpful, from your Mining Co. guide:
Adult Children
Most of us who grew up in families affected by the disease of alcoholism never did really grow up in many ways.Growing Up 'Alcoholically'
Growing up in home with an active alcoholic can effect how a child looks at life and almost everything in it.A Family Disease
If someone else's drinking is a problem for you, these articles may help.Facts for Families
Pages that help sort out the confusion for those effected by someone else's drinking.
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