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wallsal55


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Hi,  One version of my story is under jfoy's post--if you care to read it. 


A month ago, I sat down with a wonderful alanon friend and told her my woman to woman, heart to heart stuff.  Let me tell you, I knew that my head had it, but my heart didn't for a long,long time.   Then they both came into agreement.  (They both had wisdom, peace, and serenity).   What could be missing?  It wasn't until after my talk with her, I said, "Ya know, my head has it , my heart has it, but my soul just doesn't yet.    My spirit still asks "Why" my soul is still healing it's wounds.


With alcoholism, I get mentally ill, heart broken, and soul sickness.   I can get phyisically ill too, if I don't watch it!   



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megan


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Yes walls I sure can relate.


 


I too am heartsick and soul sick and now mentally sick.


Alanon is helping me to save myself, but I think I need antidepressants to help


 


I read your story....How very crushing for you to have 10 years sobriety gone. My husband too drinks to cover his pain.


 


Thanks for sharing



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dot


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Hi Sal - thank you for sharing your story and feelings .

How right you are - alcoholism tears us apart and leaves us completely bankrupt.

Sharing - one on one - wth a wise al-anon was one of the gifts the program gave me. At times I talked to her everyday - she kept me grounded and helped me detach with love - for that day - the craziness around me.

Love in recovery - Dot
(((((((((/Sal))))))))))

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luv123


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Wallsa  thansk for sharing so honestly and heartfully. This disease can be very painfula nd I am glad u have us to share with and tools to get thru one day at a time. you work a good program and will grow thru this I KNOW IT.


Also in response to an ealrlier post on slogans---loved the DETACH acronym Wallsa--thanks I will use it I am sure, like right now as I am thinkng about what another could change vs. focusing on me. I can shift gears and start over however with these tools. thanks for adding that and the easy  fist then "do it".


peace and hugs,


Luv



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Wishing all the best on your recovery journey, Luv
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