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.
Every since I joined Al anon I have been an open book. Sometimes I think it is due to the fact that I have this illness. Bipolar disorder. I am not a Bipolar. I have the disease. Anyhow, I realized that 30 years ago, I had an awful experience that changed my life. I am a new person w/ a new outlook on life. I actually love my life. It has been a rough road but I am on the other side. I am enjoying just sitting still in prayer or meditation. And sometimes I actually turn off the TV. I guess it is because I like to listen to what God has to say through the silence. No I don't hear his voice but I know he is always there.
I have hope. I have peace of mind. I am not afraid to tell my story. I have been released from the burden of losing who I am. I have many friends who really honesty care about me & my well-being. It seems that I even understand what self-care means.
No matter what I seem to always have a reason or situation to share my ESH. It is funny how sometimes it comes out. I just open my mouth & it just comes out. I am an inspiration to others. Sometimes it is the things I do & sometimes it is the things I don't do. Isn't that something that the things you don't do can make an impact? I guess we just have to go through the mess to get to the message. So there is lots of hope there. But you have to want it. I am glad I found you all. I guess sometimes miles bring us closer together. That is all I have for now. Take what you like & leave the rest.
Kathleen - thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration to me and I am grateful that you are here with me @ MIP!
(((Hugs))) - have a super rest of day!!
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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
