During the first part of the pandemic, I received more unemployment money than I would have made were I working the six and a half weeks my business was shut down. I had to sort through what to do with the funds. I wondered if the government made a mistake and overpaid me. It’s hard to know because getting assistance at all was such a complicated and confusing process. I did the research to make sure this was the money I was indeed meant to have. Then, I wrestled with what is a prudent reserve in these uncertain times. And… Read more »

Tradition Seven is one that has helped me the most in regard to self-supporting, in many areas of my life. I was in denial, for quite a few 24 hours, of my dependence on others emotionally, spiritually and financially. Even though, I depicted myself as an independent and self-assured woman, strong and capable of many things, inside I was a fearful and insecure with no self-esteem little child, in the body of an adult. I was seeking love at the wrong places, making emotional compromises to be loved and accepted, not taking care of my spiritual life and managing money… Read more »

When I came to Al-Anon, I thought Steps are for me and Traditions are useful in my Al-Anon group. I never thought of using these Traditions in my life. One day I listened and understood that I am a part of group when I’m at home or the workplace. When two or three persons work collectively, a group is formed and I can use Traditions there i.e “in all our affairs.” Seventh Tradition tells that every group should be self supporting in all matters; not only in financial but in cases of service and sharing. Each service makes me humble… Read more »