John D discusses their thirty-year journey from social anxiety to openly sharing profound insights on childhood trauma and self-deception, emphasizing that individuals are not broken but rather lie...
David M hosts a workshop on forgiveness, emphasizing that traditional methods often fall short, and introduces a formal meditation practice rooted in Tibetan traditions for developing the capacity ...
Sara B. shares their journey as an adult child of an alcoholic and a dysfunctional family, detailing early experiences of powerlessness and an unmanageable life, marked by addiction to relationship...
Jeff J introduces an experiential workshop designed to help participants connect with their inner child, revisit happy childhood memories, and address past trauma through relaxation and affirmation...
Charlie H, the chairman of the board, shares their personal journey in Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and discusses the significance of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions in finding freedom from fa...
Bill D presented a workshop on emotional sobriety for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA). They discussed the historical context of emotional sobriety, referencing Bill Wilson’s insights on deep-sea...
Diana B. shares their personal journey in the ACA fellowship, detailing the development of tools to emotionally resuscitate their inner child and process suppressed feelings, particularly for the F...
Mary Jo began their talk by sharing humorous anecdotes about their nickname “Mj” and expressing gratitude to the event organizers, volunteers, and the Swedish fellowship for their contributions to ...
Carolyn recounts their upbringing in an alcoholic family, marked by early trauma and a lack of emotional support, which led to self-destructive choices and a deep sense of being a “lost child.” The...
Gail S. recounts their hesitant entry into recovery meetings, initially feeling freaked out but finding a sense of belonging that compelled them to return. They courageously began sharing their sto...