SELF CONTROL is one of our most cherished values. We applaud those who have the discipline to regulate their appetites and actions, and we try hard to instill this virtue in our children. Think of the ...

The word “powerless” has a prominent place in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from addiction. It appears as the fifth word in A.A.’s first step. There are many ways to interpret ...

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Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be a distressing and disorienting experience. Surveys of people who have chronic diseases have found that many experience a sense of powerlessness, and that ...

The word “powerless” has a prominent place in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from addiction. It appears as the fifth word in A.A.’s first step (A.A.’s Step One: Confrontation With Reality).