{"product_id":"and-so-we-begin-by-james-m-9798350920789","title":"And So We Begin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to be a basic text for recovery in Violence Anonymous and a workbook to help those who want to actively work a VA program and recover from an addiction to conflict and drama. Many find it useful to read with a pen or pencil in hand to more easily and readily answer the questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI personally work through all 12 Steps one Role at a time. Roles on the Drama Triangle will be discussed in Step 1. My first pass through all 12 Steps was as a Persecutor. Next, I worked the 12 Steps as a Victim, then again as a Rescuer. Many of us continue to work the Steps over and over again. We finish with Step 12 and start again at Step 1, focusing on the Role that is most glaring to us at the time. I recommend that you concentrate on the Role that you and your sponsor agree is most obtrusive in your life today. Keep it simple. No need to do them all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI hope this book combined with your own actions brings you peace of mind and freedom from violence. Good reading and good luck in your recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you relate to any of these statements? If so, you will benefit from this book and the solution presented here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI am unhappy in my long-term relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMy work relationships are tense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI get the feeling my kids avoid me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMy relationship with money is not satisfying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI would not describe my home life as consistently peaceful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI frequently lose or switch jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI don't understand why people get angry with me when I'm only trying to help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI am sometimes shocked by how I treat customer service people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMy relationships with my children are tense or stressful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI suffer from road rage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI hear myself say things that I know I will regret later, but I can't stop myself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI make jokes at other people's expense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI feel surprised when people admit they are afraid of me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI blame others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI judge others frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI often believe I am right and others are wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI assume that others are not as intelligent as I am.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrama seems to follow me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI often feel frustrated, angry, sad, or lonely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI can't keep my opinion to myself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI don't have much sensuality in my life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMy life lacks true and fulfilling romance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI struggle with money and abundance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI meet my own needs at the expense of others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI allow others to meet their needs at my expense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI keep score in relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI call people names.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMy life would be better if others would just...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf any of these resonate with you, then \u003cem\u003eAnd So We Begin\u003c\/em\u003e could be the guide to help you make meaningful change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558896877804,"sku":"9798350920789","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798350920789-and-so-we-begin.jpg?v=1776919671","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/and-so-we-begin-by-james-m-9798350920789","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}