Sometimes I am just so happy even in the midst of my hardships and others to hear, see and experience the growth, to watch al-anoners support each other with love, watering each others roots until we are ready to bloom. Lately I have seen and felt so much love and growth here on MIP and in my weekly meetings and it is refreshing. These changes can be so hard and grueling! There are times I wanted to crawl back into the darkness and give up, because I felt unworthy and tired. As we go on and leave everything miserably comfortable behind we can let the fear over take us or we can keep digging in and know that we are worth it! I now know I am worth it. The little girl within me that was once battered, abused and sad no longer feels that way. I have released her to be a strong woman, raising her face to the sun and knowing I am far stronger for my al-anon walk then ever before. I know where I have been and I know where I will never return. These changes take time and effort, and it is a struggle at times, but as time goes by I become so in awe of everyone here moving through their stuff that holds them back. I am so proud of everyone here being vulnerable and willing. Al-anon is a recovery journey that is not easy, but oh so worth it and we are so very worth it! Sending you all love and support on your journey's!