Topic: Q8 - Read and study the three paragraphs on page 42 beginning with "Until now, .... " Meditate on the words “Spiritual Journey.” In your meditation, vibrantly visualize yourself in a gentle deep cleansing process. Write in your journal (or draw a picture) what came up for you. As you begin this journey on the road to recovery, your purpose is to discover the deeply rooted source of your own codependent characteristics. To do this, you must be patient, loving, and forgiving of yourself. Which of those three traits would you like to be strengthened in you? How would you like to go about that?

Topic: Q9 - In your journal describe recent experiences of trusting the care of your loving Higher Power. Who else in your life do you know that has demonstrated gentleness and care in their relationships with themselves and others? Would you be willing to use their examples of gentle & loving attributes as role models for your own recovery? Share your insights about this with your sponsor or co-sponsor.

Topic: Q10 - On pages 107-108, read the section “What is the Child Within?” Are you willing to embrace and accept this part of you that is often unpredictable? Do you want to get back in touch with experiencing the innocence of life, curiosity of nature, and the spirit of who you truly are? To keep a balance between both the Parent and the Child within you, read the section on pages 108-110, “What is meant by parenting ourselves?” What is the main intention as we re-parent ourselves? What is self-talk? What is inner dialogue? What issues does your inner child still have that needs healing? Discuss. Write a letter from your inner child to your loving inner parent asking to get your needs met. Discuss with your sponsor or co-sponsor. Put it in your Self Care Kit.