by Chris | Jan 4, 2024 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, First Step, Help from the Saints, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven
In our journey of recovery, Step 1—“We admitted we were powerless over the effects of living with alcoholism and that our lives had become unmanageable”—stands as a beacon of self-awareness and courage for adult children of dysfunctional homes. Drawing wisdom from the...
by Chris | Dec 18, 2023 | General, Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools
I live in rural Pennsylvania, where most of my neighbors are farmers, and many of them are Amish. For those who don’t know, the Amish are Christians whose faith practices include eschewing modern transportation in favor of horse-drawn buggies. All of this means that...
by Chris | Dec 14, 2023 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Loved One of an Addict, Spiritual Tools
The holiday season, often synonymous with family gatherings, can evoke a mix of joy and suffering for adult children of dysfunction. Past wounds may resurface, and triggers linked to family dynamics might cast shadows over the festivities. Below are a few key...
by Chris | Dec 8, 2023 | God
Step Three has been a tough one for many of us. In order to place ourselves in the care of God as we understand Him, we must trust not just a person but that Person’s process. Step Three calls us to trust that God knows not just what we need right now but that His...
by Chris | Dec 6, 2023 | Compulsive Eating Behaviors
I could just eat that “one more bite.” It’s right here on the tip of my fork, ready and waiting, the perfect last bite to a delicious meal. It’s completely within my power to consume it, to get that “just one more” bite of deliciousness, because who knows when I’ll...
