Northeast Wisconsin Adult Children Of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families

03/05/2026

MARCH 5

NEEDS

I AM THE ONLY EXPERT ON WHAT I NEED

I base my decisions on my needs today. I am learning to be sensitive to the changes I’m going through in recovery. I’m learning to be flexible with my new needs and patterns. What was appropriate for me yesterday may no longer work in my life now. I feel free to experiment with new styles of behaving, thinking and feelings. The changes I am going through may not be permanent. I know only that if these changes are helpful now, I will use them. As I learn about myself, I test and question my old patterns, my old values. I evaluate what feels good and what does not. Since I am the only expert on what feels good to me, I will base my decisions on my needs. Today I treat myself with kindness and patience.

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
For Adult Children of Alcoholics
- ROKELLE LERNER
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03/05/2026

ACA Online Meeting Today

Appleton
Thursday 09:30 AM WI0150 Back to Basics ACA

The main focus is the sharing of all attendees. Meeting ID: 990531572, PW: 252666.

(English) Open to All (online)
Format: Discussion - Fellowship Text (BRB) - Steps - Strengthening My Recovery
Meetings Local Time 09:30 am America/Chicago

03/04/2026

MARCH 4

PLAY

TODAY I COAX THE CHILD OUT OF MY SOUL

I take delight in play today, knowing that I have a right to pursue pleasurable activities. I deserve to enjoy myself in a non-destructive way. I will no longer become so focused on outside activities that I ignore my own need for fun and laughter. I will not be over-responsible for others and under-responsible for myself. I can play and have fun without becoming overwhelmed with guilt or anxiety. I can pursue people and situations where I can coax the delightful “child” out of my soul. Today I will separate myself from my responsibilities and know that I am not defined only by what I do. Today I invite my child to play. Whether outrageous, adorable, nasty or naughty. I bless my child self and give it love.

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
For Adult Children of Alcoholics
- ROKELLE LERNER
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03/04/2026

ACA Meeting Today
Appleton
Wednesday 5:30 PM WI0158
In The Solution
1213 N. Appleton, WI 54911

Meeting held at The Genesis Recovery Club. Use front entrance, meeting room on 2nd floor at top of stairs.

Open to All
(English )

Format Topics: Discussion, Fellowship Text (BRB), Steps

Notes: Non Smoking -Needs Support
Meetings Local Time 05:30 pm America/Chicago

03/04/2026

ACA Meeting Today

Oshkosh

Wednesday 01:00 PM WIO184
621 Evans St.
Solutions Recovery Club Room 201.
(English) (Open to all) (In-Person)

Format: Discussion, Fellowship Text (BRB), Steps, Strengthening My Recovery Mediation Book/

Notes: Non smoking , Wheelchair Accessible

Meeting Local Time: 01:00pm

03/04/2026

Our ACA Meditation of the Day
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March 04
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Emotional Sobriety

"A long-time member of our program, when she was new in recovery, said she felt liberated when her sponsor told her she ‘could walk away from crazy.'" BRB p. 628
It used to be anything goes in our dysfunctional families. We learned from our parents that it was okay to call each other names and to manipulate through hurtful sarcasm. We didn't learn how to praise each other for our talents or to nurture each other through love and kindness.
No wonder emotional sobriety is such a puzzling term when we finally read about it in the Big Red Book. If we work our ACA program by getting a sponsor, working the Steps, and doing service work, life opens up. We can begin to experience what the program promises: peace and serenity. The dysfunctional situations we've lived through can be likened to watching water drain in the bathtub - there's a whirlpool at the end. In recovery we learn to identify reoccurring situations that pull us into the current of chaos and keep us stuck. We begin to step away from caustic situations and avoid being sucked back into insanity. We start to make better choices and learn to walk away from "crazy."
On this day I practice emotional sobriety and let go of trying to change other people and things. I remain centered in the peacefulness of my ACA program.
Copyright © 2013 by Adult Children of Alcoholics® & Dysfunctional Families World Service
Organization, Inc.
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03/03/2026

03/03/2026

ACA Meeting Today

Wisconsin Rapids
Tuesday 06:00 PM WI0169 Wisc Rapids ACA
311 Second St. S,Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494

Located at First Congregational Church. Use Hilltop Parking Lot Entrance.

All are welcome. No need to claim self as Adult Child yet. Come and learn more. Meeting topic and format varies weekly.
(English) ACAs Only (Closed) (In Person)

Format: Discussion - Fellowship Text (BRB) - Steps
Notes: Non Smoking - Wheelchair Access -
Notes: Non-smoking - Wheelchair Access -s Adult Child yet. Come and learn more. Meeting topic and format vary weekly.

03/03/2026

Join us for our special ACA meetings during EAA. Message us for more information.

03/03/2026

MARCH 3

CALMNESS

I STILL MY THOUGHTS AND SEARCH FOR THAT QUIET PLACE WITHIN ME

At this moment I still the anxieties of my hurried thinking and center on that quiet place within me. In this quiet place, great spiritual ideas are revealed. I accept them and follow through on them. I take this moment to rest from my usual concerns and take a deep breath and fill my spirit with peace. For the moment, I relax from all fear, worry, and doubt. In this calm peace, I find a healing power that sets my consciousness free to create positive beliefs and feelings. This calmness will prevail throughout my day. I begin this day knowing that all negative interference in my thoughts is dissolved. I am at one with the love of God and this love will spill over into my relationships, my business affairs, my health and my well-being.

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
For Adult Children of Alcoholics
- ROKELLE LERNER
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