My Al-Anon Primer: Roadblocks And Lifelines

Roadblocks:

1. Self-pity
2. Martyrdom
3. Denial
4. Guilt
5. Dishonesty
6. Need to control
7. Self-will, ignoring God’s will, how do we know whose will we’re trusting?
8. Distrust

Lifelines:

1. Boundaries
2. Staying busy
3. One day at a time
4. Keep things simple
5. Letting go of parent power, surrendering to God’s will
6. Compassion
7. Gratitude
8. Patience
9. Laughter
10. Step 11, our spirit growing within