by Diane Jellen | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
As we near the end of this year’s National Codependency Awareness Month, I know God has my back. No more guilt. No more blame. And no more shame. He is showing me how to believe in me. Now that’s the kind of Power only He can give. Yahoo! Thanks to my...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
I cannot cure my own co-addiction, but I am determined to challenge my enabling behaviors. And that my friends, begins with Step One. I really do admit I am powerless over others. And when I don’t work my program-my life is unmanageable. Thanks to this new...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
I may be powerless over addictions, but I have and will continue to set healthy boundaries. Thanks to 12-Step support groups, I will persist, regroup, and get back in step with the capable person I know I am. We’re working the Steps. We’re keeping our...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hearing what we want to hear instead of what is being said is another form of Denial. Some of us are so hungry for affection we hear what we want to hear. Amazingly, Bill, Dr. Bob, and the authors of the 12 Steps show us a way to work on this most human shortcoming....
by Diane Jellen | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ah, I’m soaking it all in! I’m talking about the inner confidence, growth, self-assurance, and boldness of spirit that came alive when I took Step 3 seriously. It was then I realized God really did care for me. And He definitely cares for you! Step 3. Made a decision...
by Diane Jellen | Jan 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Following the 12-Steps has taught me the difference between being alone and being lonely. Through the years, I have learned the difference between being alone and being lonely. And the lesson I’ve learned is . . . with my Higher Power walking with me, I am never...
