We are continuing our study of the 12 Traditions of S-Anon and how they can be applied in our Coupleships. We don't claim to have the answers for everyone or the only interpretation of the Steps, Traditions and Concepts.
Tradition 8: "S-Anon Twelfth-Step work should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers."
We are not professional dishwashers, landscapers, maids, computer repair technicians, cooks, accountants etc. Sometimes our chores seem to become intertwined with our identities. Sometimes we find it hard to believe that what we do is not who we are. Is our sense of self worth dependent on what we do?
Did our role models successfully manage this aspect of their lives? It's incredibly easy to fall into so-called gender roles. How can we avoid them? Do we give freely to our relationship? Do we grudgingly participate in home tasks?
Do we risk the health or safety of our families by not consulting experts when needed? Do we try to do things that we are not capable of or do we hire doctors, nurses, plumbers, and electricians when we need them?
