Summary:
This sermon explores the essential practice of prioritizing self-care while supporting loved ones struggling with addiction. Drawing from Al-Anon principles and Unitarian Universalist values, the speaker introduces the “Three A’s” framework: awareness, acceptance, and action. This process encourages individuals to recognize their emotional states, accept the reality of a situation without trying to control it, and take courageous actions such as setting healthy boundaries. By cultivating personal character and resisting the urge to enable others, caregivers can maintain their own well-being and dignity. Ultimately, the sermon suggests that one serves others most effectively by first becoming a thriving, loving person who leads by example.