clanmama 
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Master MINION
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| 04/27/2007 6:07 PM |
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Changing Ourselves
Addiction is like a chain reaction. It is a disease which affects the user as well as family members, friends and co-workers. They try to control, cover up and take on the responsibilities for the addict. The sickness spreads to those who care the most. Eventually these people begin to feel used and unhappy. They worry, lose trust and become angry. The addict blames others and makes them feel guilty. If only something or someone would change!
When we discover Nar-Anon, we find others with the same feelings and problems. We learn we cannot control our addicts or change them. We have become so addicted to our addict that it is difficult to shift the focus back to ourselves. We find that we must let go and turn to faith in a Higher Power. By working the steps, following the traditions and using the tools of the program we begin, with the love and help of God and others, to change ourselves.
As we reach out for help, we become ready to reach out a helping hand and heart to those in need of Nar-Anon. We understand. We do recover. Slowly new persons emerge. The change is taking place. 
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