ACA Tuesday Zoombox
ACA Tuesday Zoombox
Progress through ACA
Progress through ACA
Progress through ACA
Tuesday 15th July 2025
Bill shares his recovery journey through ACA, shedding light on healing childhood wounds and discovering true self amidst trauma.
17 minutes
Transformative
Healing
Supportive
Authentic
Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- ACA offers tools to address childhood trauma and foster emotional healing.
- Understanding the difference between codependency and interdependency is crucial.
- Setting personal boundaries helps in focusing on self-growth.
- The blameless inventory allows confronting past issues without guilt.
- Recognising and nurturing one's true self leads to stability.
"In ACA, it's about looking in yourself and finding out who you are."
In the heart of Brooklyn, a gathering unfolds each Tuesday evening where stories of resilience and recovery echo through the virtual halls of ACA Tuesday Zoombox. This episode spotlights Bill, a seasoned member of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), as he shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood to finding solace and stability in ACA's supportive embrace.
Bill's tale is a testament to the transformative power of the ACA program, highlighting how childhood trauma shaped his adult life and how he found a path to healing. Bill recounts his initial steps in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon, seeking relief from the emotional burdens carried from a dysfunctional upbringing. It wasn't until he discovered ACA that he began to understand the roots of his emotional struggles.
Through ACA's literature and meetings, Bill learned to peel back the layers of his 'false self'—a protective shell formed during childhood—and reconnect with his true self. His story is peppered with moments of raw honesty, revealing the scars left by family secrets, abandonment, and abuse. Yet, Bill's narrative is not one of despair but of hope and recovery.
He speaks candidly about overcoming denial and embracing a blameless inventory—a pivotal step in ACA that allows individuals to confront their past without guilt or shame. Bill emphasises the importance of setting boundaries, shedding codependency, and fostering healthy relationships. He encourages focusing on personal growth rather than saving others—a lesson learned through ACA's teachings. With humour and sincerity, Bill reflects on his journey towards stability and the realisation that he deserves more than just survival; he deserves to thrive.
This episode is a poignant reminder that recovery is possible, and that within each of us lies the potential for transformation. If you're seeking inspiration or guidance on your own journey, Bill's story might just be the spark you need.