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FIRST STEP
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It is necessary to understand and have a feel of what powerlessness
and unmanageability means. Your goal is to accept on a mental and
emotional level (gut level) how your attempts to control have made
your life unmanageable.
These questions are intended to be a part of an experience that
can later be shared in your meetings. Remember, it is your
feelings that are important to write about and share with others.
The First Step reads: We admitted that we were powerless over the
effects of alcoholism... that our lives had become unmanageable.
In meetings we talk about applying the First Step to what or
whoever we are powerless over.
Please write your specific examples of powerlessness and
unmanageability for each of the following:
1. In the following ways I have tried to control the behavior
and/or feelings of others.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2. Examples of how my own mental state is affected through
preoccupation with others:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3. In my attempts to control, I have violated my own values or
been dishonest in the following ways: (e.g., saying or doing
things that violate my values)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4. As the result of endless reactions, heavy mental, emotional
and physical prices have been paid such as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
This is hard work and new for most. This initial effort is a good
start in the process of letting go and freeing yourself from the
inappropriate and self-defeating behavior of the past. It is
important, however, to realize that recovery is a process that is
progressive. Please be patient in you desire for immediate results
but persistent in your efforts to change yourself.
Ask yourself some of these questions as a measurement of your
recovery.
1. Do I believe and understand that chemical dependency and co-
dependency are primary illnesses?
2. Do I accept that the family diseases of chemical dependency
and co-dependency are illnesses to each family member and that
no one escapes?
3. Do I accept that I am only responsible for myself and that I
do not have the power to change anyone else?
4. Do I realize what I provoke in another person when I attempt
to change that person?
5. Feeling satisfied with my answers to the previous questions,
am I willing to let go of my obsession with the chemically
dependent/co-dependent person and look at ME, MYSELF, as I
really am?