The Al-Anon Program provides so many tools. There are slogans and steps and new ways of approaching life troubles. Which ones do you use comfortably? Are there any you wish you had used but didn't remember to pick them up? Welcome to episode 308 of the recovery show.

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Ponellope, and Stephanie.

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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 you will find something in our sharing that speaks to your life.

My name is Spencer and I'm your host today. Joining me today are Mary Lou Pat and Kelly and welcome to the studio.

Kelly you have a reading for us. Yes this is from January 4th. Courage to Change. When I first found Alanon, I was desperate and lonely.

I yearned for the serenity that others in the meeting so obviously possessed.

When members shared about the tools that had worked the meetings and

and share when members shared about the tools that had worked for them I paid close attention here's what I heard go to

meetings and share when you can work all the steps but not at once. Start with step one. Get a

sponsor, read some Al-Anon literature every day. Use the phone to reach out between

meetings. Gradually I took each of these suggestions and began to see real changes in my life.

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