When I was first finding out about Tony A and ACA and how it all started and who Tony was, I dug and dug around on the internet trying to find his story. What happened in Tony’s life that qualified him to be the fore-father of ACA? I am always looking for the back-story. Sadly, I never found it. Even today as I am writing this, I have not found anywhere on the internet that tells Tony’s story. So, I decided to put it out there on the internet for anyone who is interested. I created a page (you can find it up at the top) and have posted Tony A’s story. I hope everyone finds this as interesting as I did.
Now, on the official ACA World Service Organizations website, at http://www.adultchildren.org/lit/EarlyHistory.s , they do give the history of the starting of the ACA groups. It talks about how Tony and the Alateens got together and started a group that was separate from anything else they were doing at the time.
Just Lexxie, Chatterin’ Again!
January 19, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Your site is really great. Love it. It would be nice to know more about the founder.
January 23, 2012 at 10:56 am
John, I have extensive quotes from Tony A.s book, The Laundry List on this blog in various places. However, beyond his book, and what very little information can be found on the ACA website and in the Red Book, I have not been able to find any information about the man himself. Nothing like is available with the founders of AA, Bill and Dr. Bob.
January 1, 2012 at 3:56 am
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Happy New Year and thank you for all the effort you put into this blog,
Jen
December 9, 2011 at 10:59 am
I was wondering if you knew of any counselors in the Kansas City area that worked with ACA? I’ve seen a few counselors and they’ve not been much help. Any direction would be helpful.
Thank you!!
December 11, 2011 at 10:10 am
Sorry Erica, I really don’t know of any that are involved with ACA’s specifically.
Lexxie
December 17, 2011 at 8:22 am
But you are always more than welcome to come and join us for our meetings.
Lexxie