The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I started my journey 30 years today! I am blessed to have stuck w/ the program! I don't know how many of you celebrate your recovery dates. I hope this post will make you remember when it was that you started your journey to wellness. This program works. My first meeting was very low-key. I had been to AA meetings before but I was introduced to Al anon from a fairly anonymous couple in 1986. They were the reason I started but not the reason I stayed. I haven't see them since.
So, I celebrate w/ you all of your recovery. Sometimes it takes a lot of years to find the answers. I am an example of spending time in many meetings. I just wish I got it the first time! I am grateful to all of you for being a part of the process. It works for those who want it. I guess getting here isn't easy. Sometimes someone has to give you a nudge. I made the steps to be here. I qualify believe me. I don't really remember when I wasn't in a relationship w/ an alcoholic. I have a history believe me. I just attract men like that.
I am grateful too for the relationship w/ my AH. He is sober today. He has just just a bit over 9 years sober. I am also grateful for the relationship I have w/ God my HP. He has made me who I am today. All I really had to do was the footwork.
Thanks again for all of you who listened & stuck by me all these precious years. I value every moment.
(((Congrats Kathleen))) - 30 years is huge!!! I'll have to look mine up - I do celebrate my 'other recovery date' and should know this one but I always have to look up the year...
Treat yourself today - something small, special, unique or just ... for you! You are worth it and I too am glad to share this journey with you!
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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