- The Committee in Your Head(thuh kuh-MIT-ee in yor hed)
The internal voices that represent past influences and messages, both positive and negative.
“Sometimes, The Committee in My Head can be overwhelming, but I'm learning to distinguish helpful voices from harmful ones.
- The Laundry List(the LAWN-dree LIST)
A list of 14 common characteristics shared by adult children who grew up in dysfunctional or alcoholic homes. Created by ACA founder Tony A., this list serves as a foundational resource helping individuals identify problematic traits and behaviors formed in childhood.
“When I first read The Laundry List, I finally felt understood, recognizing myself clearly in nearly every characteristic.
- True Parent(TROO PAIR-nt)
A nurturing force, external or internal, that offers unconditional love and guidance.
“I've learned to become a True Parent to myself, offering the love and guidance I didn't receive as a child.
- True Self(TROO SELF)
Your authentic identity that emerges when you've worked through your past traumas and shed self-destructive behaviors and defenses. This is the aspect of you that acts consciously in the present, rather than reacting out of past programming.
“Through ACA, I'm learning to embrace my True Self (my truth), rather than the roles I played in my dysfunctional family.
BRB: p. 31, 266, 268, 302
Translating Recovery
A newcomer's guide to ACA vocabulary.
“When I walked into my first ACA meeting, I didn't understand half of what was being said. This guide is what I wish I'd had from day one.”
ACA Glossary
A newcomer's guide to common ACA vocabulary and jargon
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