Strengthening My Recovery: Meditations for Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families

by ACA WSO INC.

Daily Meditation book written by and for the Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA/ACoA) Fellowship. Contributions reflect experience, strength and hope as part of the contributors' recovery journeys. Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is an independent 12 Step and 12 Tradition anonymous program. ACA’s Tenth Tradition states that ACA has no opinion on outside issues; hence the ACA name ought never be drawn into public controversy. ACA’s Sixth Tradition states that ACA ought never endorse, finance or lend the ACA name to any related facility or outside enterprise (or books/authors), lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose. Thus, any suggestions of other authors or books (e.g., "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought") made on this website are solely those of the online retailer. ACA World Service Organization expressly disclaims any association with any authors or books, or with any online retailer and their affiliates. ACA WSO has adapted AA's Steps (with permission from AA) to address the effects of childhood trauma and neglect, and offer hope to ACAs worldwide.

Genres: Self Help, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Health

414 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 27, 2016

Reviews

[Rowan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I chose to add this daily meditation to my readings for a person I was sponsoring in Overeater's Anonymous and because I do have ACA-like issues. It is focused on the journey of someone new to the 12-step fellowships who came into ACA and works it as a primary program, and I don't relate to that side of it much since I came in through Narcotics Anonymous and work NA as my primary program and OA as my second program, but I like the focus on childhood issues and have found it a helpful add to my daily recovery meditation practice. Probably best for ACA active folks, but a good add if you want a meditation that takes childhood trauma into account.

[Mark Shima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice adjunct to the BRB

Almost every daily reading provides good insights and motivation to grow and develop spiritually. Furthermore its examples are often good additional material not laid out so clearly in other literature.

[Juanita Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have for every adult child.

I went through a lot this year. This book had a meditation for every situation. It is like having a meeting in my pocket.

[Ileana]

An accidental find that proved to be life changing for someone who suffered from growing up in a dysfunctional family

It's time to become proactive with the statement that everyone comes from the dysfunctional family and make steps towards finding healing from that experience! I am still not attending ACA meetings but plan to this upcoming year, I am reading this book everyday in tandem with the Big Red book, also another ACA material. This book is great for someone who is taking the 1st step and then when ready can purchase that additional book. Like other recovery programs, you can become involved in A step study And or laundry list workbook: both ACA materials. If you're looking to find healing and understanding about your up bringing-if you're trying to overcome by looking back to heal- if you have been told you don't need to look back into your childhood and you're at a stand still, THIS daily one page devotional/affirmation is for you! It has been such a blessing to me that I have purchased over 10 Of these books and given it to both friends and strangers ( I keep one in my car) this year. I promise you; it won't overwhelm you. Instead... it will give you hope and courage!

[Angel Sandlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise, Insightful, through the provoking

Used in most ACA meetings, I use this as a daily jump start to my program reading. I’m often surprised how on-the-nose the topics are. Guess that’s my Higher Power speaking through the words.

[Phyllis · Rating 5 out of 5]

These daily meditations are well written and get to the heart of how to stay positive while understanding the sad and toxic aspects of one’s upbringing in a dysfunctional family. Much more helpful than the ACA red book which is filled with weird sentences and poorly written IMO.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daily meditation book for adults who were raised in dysfunctional families. Fantastic daily readings.

[Mae Beach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Take what you need from the book and leave the rest. There's really helpful information for the adult child of an alcoholic/dysfunctional family, but I dont agree with everything the Alnon community has to say about recovery. Everyone's recovery is different and doesn't always fit a spiritual 12 step guide.

[Nancy Portocarrero · Rating 5 out of 5]

ACA is making me whole

Gratitude is what I feel the most for the ACA program and it’s wonderful daily readers, all the amazing insightful books (Big Red Book, The Laundry List Workbook, The Loving Parent to name a few)

I love the philosophy behind recovery, to become the best version of myself.

[Darlene A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great meditation book!

Great meditation book! Would love it if they put out a new version. I’ve gone through it for almost 6 years now. Would like some fresh topics.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been in an Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional families 12-Step group since 2020 and we use this book as one of our official program texts. We read from it in group, discussing the topics, and I turn to it at home, when I need support.