My 12 Acceptances for today.

1. I accept that people in my life have the disease of alcoholism/addiction and do not have control over their disease.

2. I accept that they may not and do not have to acknowledge their disease or seek any help for that disease and this is not in my control.

3. I accept that their behavior is not them, but a symptom of their disease.

4. I accept that, today, right now, it is harmful to me to be around and be subject to the behavior of addicts and alcoholics and I cannot maintain control if I am without help. Because of this, it is best that I try to avoid any exposure to this behavior until I am better able to manage it and it is less harmful to me.

5. I accept that addict/alcoholic behavior toward me is not a reflection on me and that I must maintain healthy boundaries that are good for me in order to have any type of relationship with these people in the future.

6. I accept that these boundaries are necessary and that consequences are necessary and must be followed through with if boundaries are not respected.

7. I accept that although I cannot have any control or "fix" anyone else's disease, I can and will strengthen myself to be able to manage my own feelings and reactions, both external and internal, to maintain my own health and sanity and not become sick.

8. I accept that regardless of what is said or done to me, I am capable and willing to believe I am a whole person that I can trust to make decisions about my own worth and life choices.

9. I accept that I am responsible for my feelings of self worth, guilt, shame, worthiness of love, anger, sadness, and happiness and that I will trust myself to safely decide which feelings are appropriate and healthy and not a reaction to alcoholic or addict manipulation or behavior that is out of my control.

10. I accept that I can, have and will make mistakes and I am allowed to forgive myself and move forward on a better path.

11. I accept that I will always be damaged/affected by the alcoholism and addiction of people I care about in my life and that I must be vigilant in my own recognition and seek treatment if I become sick because of it.

12. I accept that I am worth accepting these things for myself and those who care about me so I can have a healthy relationship with myself and others.