|
What is ACAC
Children
of
Alcoholics
Do you need
AC Adult Child
Program
The Problem
Characteristics
of a Recovering
Adult Child
Quick Reminders
at
Critical Times
STEP 1
|
|
Characteristics of a Recovering Adult Child
- I am learning that I really am not so different from everyone else
because I know that what is inside does not always show. I now
understand that everyone has weaknesses and that I am not the only
one.
- I am gaining the courage to confront my problems.
- I am learning to follow through and complete projects. set
attainable goals, organize and pace myself.
- I am learning that I have options that will allow me to make
decisions, and to trust in God to help me with them.
- I am learning to be truthful with myself and authentic with
others, open and transparent before God.
- I am learning to admit that I make mistakes, knowing that mistakes
do not mean failure.
- I am learning not to dwell on negatives or transfer my negatives
(defenses) on to others. I am more accepting of others for who they
are.
- I am learning to live and let live.
- I am learning to have more confidence and believe in myself as God
has shown to me in His word, and to accept myself as He has accepted
and loved me.
- I am learning to appreciate the little things in my life and enjoy
life as it is, whatever the circumstances. I can have fun by
assuming the responsibility for it, and no longer take myself to
seriously all the time.
- I am learning to understand deep within my soul, that Jesus Christ
died for me, that He accepts me and loves me with an unconditional,
everlasting love that no human being could ever match.
- I am learning to let go and give things, situations, desires and
all of my life over to the care of God.
- I am learning to be more open and adaptable and not push people
away, to be more trusting in intimate relationships, to avoid
destructive relationships and to walk away from existing
relationships that are unhealthy.
- I am learning to live life for the Lord and to seek his approval,
rather than the approval of others.
- I am learning when to be loyal, when not to be loyal, and most of
all to be loyal to myself.
- I am learning not to rescue, control or save others.
- I am learning to understand myself by listening to my feelings and
avoiding compulsive behavior that seeks immediate gratification.
- I am learning to stand up for myself and cope with problems.
- I am learning that I am significant to God. I AM The CHILD OF THE
KING of Kings.
- I am learning that everything I need, God has given me at this
very moment.
- I AM THE BEST I CAN BE RIGHT NOW!
|