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Al-anon has taught me to put a water proof protectant on my feathers. Now when it rains and it will rain, I can still go about my life and enjoy each moment for the gift it is. When my exAH calls or texts while drunk which he does, I don't have to take it personally or answer and it doesn't have to effect my mood, day or hour. I am finally realizing when my alcoholic family of origin, ex or anyone that threatens my serenity comes knocking I can even answer when I know I am in a good place and not let my feathers get ruffled. I am getting better and better at this program and feel so good about where I am at currently, even after just failing a class which I am happy to get to retake starting next week, and while filing for bankruptcy last week and not having much money currently. I feel good about me and my life, I can breathe and play in the rain, because I have preened my feathers with a great protectant with al-anon, the love of my friends, watching my children grow up healthy, and realizing that my HP doesn't and hasn't let me down yet. MIP, local face to face meetings, my sponsor and all the books recommended to me have enlightened me to now and I have a very good perspective finally even in the heat of this life! Sending you all love and support and keep your chins up and roll in some dandelions!
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Sending you love and support on your journey always! BreakingFree
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" Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
"Serenity is when your body and mind are in the same place."
Love this! So proud for you too - I need to continue working on responds to life in a healthy way :) your positive attitude is inspiring and refreshing.
Lovely share - thanks for the ESH! You are walking proof that nothing can stand in the way of serenity if we use the tools provided in this program!
(((hugs))) to you for continued 'raindrops'!!!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
I am definitely going to keep the idea of "preening my feathers with al-anon" in mind. Nice one
(((BF)))
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If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see? (Lewis Caroll)
Your posts always make me feel lighter and more impressed with program. I know that if I was close to bankruptcy that I, personally, would FOLD into a heaping mess. Well, maybe I wouldn't because program would be there for me, too. Either way, your program is so strong and you alway inspire me to dig deep and to find the peace that comes with working a program every single day!
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Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be!
