APPROVAL

Definition of Approval:
The belief that someone or something is good or acceptable

Synonyms of Approval:
Acceptance, agreement, consent, assent, acquiescence, compliance, concurrence,

These notes are from recovery in AA and/or related 12 step programs.
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Love in fellowship.

Demanding credit and recognition is a loser’s game for people who are seeking growth in sobriety. It is an indication that we still need applause and approval of the sort that drove us while we were drinking.

The real kicker is that people who demand recognition never get enough of it. Ironically, if we don’t try to obtain credit for our actions, it sometimes comes anyway, without effort on our part. –Walk In Dry Places/Mel B. | More…