
ACA is a 12 Step program that focuses on emotional sobriety.
We were all profoundly affected by the dysfunction in our families of origin, whether alcohol was present in the home or not. Consequently, we developed a set of “laundry list” traits that helped us survive that experience. These traits may have been adaptive
at the time, but have now come to substantially disrupt our lives.
We recover by “working our program.” This means attending ACA meetings and work-
ing the Twelve Steps. The Steps are not meant to be worked in isolation, which is why
we work with more experienced members, a twelve step group, and/or our fellow travelers (others in ACA).
ACA is a spiritual program, not a religious program. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. ACA has no membership fees.
Meeting List: https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search
Lakewood
California
90714
United States