tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post3148521715940379766..comments2024-01-30T11:17:26.526-08:00Comments on Adult Children Of Alcoholics/ ACAs ACOAs ACODFs Blog: The ACA PromisesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-80741438959907974802010-03-10T08:17:08.107-08:002010-03-10T08:17:08.107-08:00If I take what I want and leave the rest but know ...If I take what I want and leave the rest but know someone in not following the Traditions I have perhaps just become and enabler and a supporter of dysfunction and allowed it to continue and allowed newcomers to see an example of what 12 step recovery is not, perhaps allowed them to be confused and allowed the dysfunction to continue, which effects my recovery and perhaps "ACA As A Whole.&sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280489703794642840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-51366801926690710892010-03-09T23:08:49.382-08:002010-03-09T23:08:49.382-08:00Oh yeah, and using copyrighted literature the Prom...Oh yeah, and using copyrighted literature the Promises are copyrighted literate and if ACA WSO gave permission surlly they would have included that permission along with the video as part if the deal os so I would think.<br /><br />This may also possibly be a situation of Al-anon ACOA members using non conference approved literature too, The Promises and The Problem and The Solution are ACA WSO&#sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280489703794642840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-28788263193515340862010-03-09T22:55:23.668-08:002010-03-09T22:55:23.668-08:00"Through many painful experiences, we think w..."Through many painful experiences, we think we have arrived at what that policy ought to be. It is the opposite in many ways of usual promotional practice.<br /><br />We found that we had to rely upon the principle of attraction rather than promotion...They were sure A.A. could go faster and further if it availed itself of modern publicity methods."<br /><br />TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280489703794642840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-79431885249449143572010-03-09T13:32:48.438-08:002010-03-09T13:32:48.438-08:00Glad to see such thoughtful insights and queries h...Glad to see such thoughtful insights and queries here.<br /><br />I think The Promises brings a needed balance to ACAs who look for goals and positive reinforcement. It is so easy for "us" to fall into beating ourselves up or wallowing in our dysfunction. The Promises reminds us of what is possible. It is a wake up call to that entrenched low self esteem mindset that things can change!<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-36862981487743749292010-03-09T10:41:07.828-08:002010-03-09T10:41:07.828-08:00Although I like alot of the 12 step videos on Yout...Although I like alot of the 12 step videos on Youtube I sense this is against Traditions placing "Promises" anywhere other than where 12 step people are gathered. I know the Traditions have a grey area and many think this is a new way to carry the message. I think it had all been discussed and decided on long ago. <br /><br />The more I think about it the "Promises" area in sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280489703794642840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-80518503749943365472010-02-05T08:07:25.026-08:002010-02-05T08:07:25.026-08:00Could someone please tell me where these Promises ...Could someone please tell me where these Promises came from.<br /><br />Was there actually a group conscience at ACA WSO?<br /><br /> Or was it like the ACA Text appeared to me that "They (a very limited few)" just started calling it the ACA Text and the ACA Promises...and everyone also just allowed them to take the initiative.<br /><br />If there was actually no intergroup, region or sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280489703794642840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-76314413567482264042009-10-03T08:09:16.589-07:002009-10-03T08:09:16.589-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221101278797301003.post-31752648804923324952009-10-03T07:27:58.453-07:002009-10-03T07:27:58.453-07:00Thank you for posting this video. Its very helpful...Thank you for posting this video. Its very helpful and pleasant to watch and certainly needs to be shown as much as possible, wherever possible. Thanks for the work you do with your blog. Not everyone responds but people are out there relying on your guidance and information!Purplesong https://www.blogger.com/profile/01376159097314898946noreply@blogger.com