Why are boundaries important to me right now? How am I setting and keeping healthy

boundaries today? Welcome to episode 330 of the recovery show. This episode is

brought to you by Nicole, Kathy,

Kathy, Frida, and Jeff.

They used the donation button on our website.

Thank you, Kathy, Nicole, Frida, and Jeff for your generous contributions.

This episode is for you.

We are friends and family members of

alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to serenity and

happiness. We who live or have lived with the seemingly hopeless problem of

addiction understand as perhaps few others can.

So much depends on our own attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Before we begin, we would like to state that in this show we represent ourselves rather than

any 12-step program. During this show we will share our own experiences.

The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them take what you like and

leave the rest. We hope that you will find something in our sharing that speaks to your life.

My name is Spencer and I will be your host today. Our opening reading is from the book

Courage to Change November 6th. When I first heard of not accepting unacceptable behavior I felt confused.

The Al-Anon program forthrightly states I'm powerless over others so how can I regulate them?

Some members refer to limiting unacceptable behavior as setting boundaries.

Boundaries however art rules I can enforce on others.

They are standards of conduct I set for my own benefit.

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