But that's the thing that Al-Anon taught me, and that's why I read the repeating I did, because I got the family I never had, and I got these people and these adults that I look up to who yeah they're not my aunt or

uncle or grandmother whatever but feels like it and I do things with them that I

wanted to do with my family that I haven't been able to do or can't do.

Welcome to episode 301 family that I haven't been able to do or can't do.

Welcome to episode 301 of the Recovery Show.

This episode is brought to you by Craig Penelope, Sally Ann, Eric and Patty.

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This episode is for you.

We are friends and family members of Alcoholics and Att 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 am your host today.

Joining me today is Genevieve. Welcome, Genevieve.

Hi, thanks for having me. As you were doing the opening, I just, I love, I love the opening honestly and it made me think of the closing that we read when

newcomers are here and it says when it talks about you know we've all had your

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