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information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
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Everytime someone is asked about what one thing they would like to change in the world, most people answer "World Peace". That is all well and good, but I would say "a cure for alcoholism/addiction". A belief I have is that curing that would have a domino affect and many issues we have would go away.
I am sitting here writting this after I just finished speaking with a co-worker and I know I could smell alcohol on her breathe. The boss is away today and she took a really long lunch. I am so sick of this f***ing disease. I am so sick of how no one I love and care about is safe. This woman is going through a really bad time and is coping with it in her own way. But damit watching some else self destruct is not something I want to do.
I know that I can't control, cause and cure this. I know I am powerless over alcoholism. I know that all I can really do is pray for her. She knows I smelled it. I know talking to her won't do a damn bit of good, she has to get help in her own way. She knows I am here for her and she knows I am in alanon.
I know there is nothing else I can do besides pray for her.
I just needed to vent. I am so angry at this damn disease. I know my feelings are okay and it is okay to feel them. I know I am going to be okay.
Thanks for listening.
Much Love,
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"Today's problems can not be solved if we still think the way we did when we created them" -Albert Einstein
Mandy I know it's tought watching some step into the jaws of hell and being able to do nothing about it. Until and unless she asks for help, all you can do is pray. But prayers are powerful things work wonders. Keep caring. Diva
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"Speak your truth quietly and clearly..." Desiderata
I hate this dam disease too and all the people it hurts...It got a hold of my brother (but he is sober now for 70 days ), my b/f and my son is partying too much lately..I just hate alcohol...yet I know I am powerless over it..so all I can do is pray ... My thoughts are with you..guess we just got to take care of ourselves and leave the rest to our HP..
