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Are you a member of more than one recovery program? How do you balance them? How do they support each other? Listeners and members of more than one recovery program share their experience. We hear from members of * Al-Anon* Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)* Overeaters Anonymous (OA)* Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)* Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)* Codependents Anonymous (CODA)* Debtors Anonymous They share how their programs meet different needs and aspects of their recovery. How they support each other. My thanks to all of you for your honesty, openness, and courage. Readings and Links I read from a pamphlet Al-Anon Spoken Here Gina set a copy of the CODA Patterns and Characteristics 2011Download Matthew sent an infographic, 9 Tips for Coping With Social DistancingDownload MaryLou sent links to articles about recovery and connection during “social distancing” and isolation. With Meetings Banned, Millions Struggle to Stay Sober On Their Own (NY Times) As Life Moves Online, an Older Generation Faces a Digital Divide (Ny Times) 8 tips for hosting the perfect virtual hangout (The Lily) Eating alone, together: Virtual dinner parties are helping people fight isolation (Washington Post) The new sound of worship services: ‘Can you mute your mic? Amen.’ (Washington Post) Gina told us about an ACA podcast, Tuesday Toolbox and the ACA promises. Upcoming topics We are still asking about your meeting format. And maybe now, how has it changed as it moves online? Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email [email protected] with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here. Music from the Show Sinéad O'Connor – Feel So Different Jess Glynne – No One Maren Morris – My Church