Before working the program, anger was a dangerous emotion for me. Anger was my excuse to react negatively without thinking, to judge others, to say or do hurtful things, to turn away from my Higher Power, and to overeat. I confused emotions by feeling anger when I was really feeling afraid, embarrassed, hurt, tired, forgetful, or stressed out.

In working the Twelve Steps, we welcome our Higher Power's guidance in feeling our true feelings, in accepting ourselves and the situations in our lives, in understanding others and feeling compassion, in acting on life, rather than reacting. In doing this, we no longer fear anger, and no longer find it a danger in our lives.

Turning to my Higher Power, I use the Serenity Prayer and the Twelve Steps to process anger in healthy ways. When I feel angry at myself, I give myself a break! I treat myself with kindness, acceptance and forgiveness.

One Day at a Time . . .
When I feel angry, I wait before I act.

~ Lynne ~

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