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Debb


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STEPS . Solutions. To. Every. Problem.

If we have Al-anon, there is no need to stand in our own light and try to solve our problems in darkness.

The ways and means that Al-anon offers have lighted the way for so many thousands of despairing people

that no one can question their power. When I am faced with a problem that seems impossible to solve,

when I feel trapped in a situation and can see no way out, let me ask myself whether I am standing in my

own light. I must find the vantage point where I can most clearly see my difficulty as it is; then answers will

come. (One Day At a Time in Al-Anon, pg.297)

 

 

It has become so apparent to me that sometimes I think to myself, how did I survive all those 13 agonizing

years with my A and not know about Al-Anon.  Well, I did survive and so grateful to Al-Anon for helping

me to find my reality, peace, dignity and serenity.

 

Have a wonderful Wednesday ..  xoxoxo



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does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart". ~ unknown

Debbie
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Yet another lovely share Debb....And so true! I have learned that by embracing this program and looking for the similarities in others vs. the differences, my issues/problems seem smaller than before. I too stood alone for a long while, and didn't realize how isolated and crazy I had become. I use crazy because I was doing my best but my results appeared to be a random mix of detaching with anger, enabling, controlling, over-reacting, etc. The 'drama' that existed as a result of the chaos was well beyond comfortable or pleasant.

It amazes me how the steps when worked are a design for better living. The first 3 for me are a part of my morning routine - I can't, He can, I think I will let him. Those three thoughts or concepts are a great way for me to start my day!

Using 4 thru 11 to change me and how I view, act and react are powerful too. I have learned that things I saw as 'problems' before were not as bad as I thought - they magnified because I tended to project the worst.

So very grateful for this program and what a way of life. I wouldn't change where I am now for anything!

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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

 

 
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