Do you fear that your loved one will die?

How can recovery help us live with the death of those we love?

And what if that death was long in the past?

Welcome to episode 210 of the recovery show. This episode is brought to you by

Penelope L'Orianne, Tony Amber, Eric, Michelle, and Lucy. They used the donation button

on our website.

Thank you, Penelope, L'Orian, Tony, Amber, Eric, Michelle, and Lucy for your generous contributions.

This episode is for you.

We are friends and family members of alcoholic sonatics who have found a path to serenity and happiness.

We who live or have lived with the seemingly helpless problem of addiction,

understand as perhaps a 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 though it the recovery show

may be in a 12-step program, we represent ourselves rather than the 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 you'll

find something in our sharing that speaks to your life. My name is Spencer and I'm

your host today. I have a reading. This is from the book

How Al-Anon Works Part 2, Chapter 9 titled Surviving Personal Tragedy.

In Al-An I have found a new family, a family where there is no abuse, neglect, betrayal,

harsh criticism, or chaos, a family in which we are all free to be exactly who we are.

This family has taught me that I am worthy of love and goodness in my life.

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