
Ep. 13 • Part 1 of 11 • From Survival To Recovery
01/09/22 • 15 min
How is a pandemic similar to recovery? What audiobooks are available from Al-Anon? Can a book also be a picture frame? In part 1 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane explains why the title of the book "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) is so appropriate, how it helped her tell her own personal story and experience authentic joyfulness in her life. Also, find out why we can't use highlighters when reading Al-Anon books! Lastly, at this podcast show's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image of the two versions of "From Survival To Recovery" mentioned in this part of the episode!
QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:
- "This book helped me to be seen..."
LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:
- "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
- "Courage to Change" – Episode 3: part 4 of 4, Episode 5: part 3 of 4, Episode 9: part 1 of 4, & Episode 9: part 2 of 4
OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:
- Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com
- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@CALChatPodcast
- Instagram - www.instagram.com/CALChatFan1
- Threads - www.threads.net/@CALChatFan1
How is a pandemic similar to recovery? What audiobooks are available from Al-Anon? Can a book also be a picture frame? In part 1 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane explains why the title of the book "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) is so appropriate, how it helped her tell her own personal story and experience authentic joyfulness in her life. Also, find out why we can't use highlighters when reading Al-Anon books! Lastly, at this podcast show's website, www.calchatpodcast.com, I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image of the two versions of "From Survival To Recovery" mentioned in this part of the episode!
QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:
- "This book helped me to be seen..."
LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:
- "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
- "Courage to Change" – Episode 3: part 4 of 4, Episode 5: part 3 of 4, Episode 9: part 1 of 4, & Episode 9: part 2 of 4
OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:
- Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com
- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@CALChatPodcast
- Instagram - www.instagram.com/CALChatFan1
- Threads - www.threads.net/@CALChatFan1
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Ep. 12 • Part 5 of 5 • Just For Today
Terry Anne highlights new upcoming Al-Anon literature in part 5 of 5 of Episode 12 and explains how the motto chosen for the "2018 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) applies to her own personal life. To submit your suggestion for your favorite "Forum" article that you’d like to see in the new upcoming book, email it to: [email protected] – be sure to use the working title "The Forum Book" in the email's subject line and they’ll also need to know the article's title, and the month and year in which it appeared in the magazine. Visit this podcast’s website, www.calchatpodcast.com, to download and print out a PDF form if you’d like to send in your suggestions by regular mail. Lastly, to submit your sharing for the new Daily Reader visit: www.al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/literature-resources and click on the blue button that says “Send Your Sharing.”
QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM TERRY ANNE:
- "...there’s always room for me to grow more... I’m so grateful to be a work in progress."
LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:
- "The Forum" (magazine) – Episode 5: part 4 of 4, Episode 6: part 1 of 4, Episode 6: part 2 of 4, & Episode 7: part 4 of 5
- "Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships" – Episode 11: part 4 of 4
- "The Forum Book" (working title) – Episode 10: part 2 of 4
- "Just For Tonight" (bookmark)
- "2018 World Service Conference Summary"
OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:
- Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com
Next Episode

Ep. 13 • Part 2 of 11 • From Survival To Recovery
In Episode 13's part 2 of 11, Diane describes how cycles of violence and "predictable darkness" affected her while growing up in an alcoholic home. We touch on the story "Authorities Frightened Me" from page 253 (or 255 depending on the book's edition) in "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) and Chapter 5 ("Becoming Aware" on page 21) from "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32). Lastly, I learn how a book can be a picture frame!
QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:
- "This book was a part of the freedom to tell the truth."
LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:
- "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
- "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:
- Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com
- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@CALChatPodcast
- Instagram - www.instagram.com/CALChatFan1
- Threads - www.threads.net/@CALChatFan1
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