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'm so glad I found this site. I'm new to this site but not new to alanon. I've been reading a lot of the posts and the words are like water for someone dying of thirst. I work in a treatment center so I'm around just barely treated alcoholism every day...I've got some time in AA, which is where I've spent most my time in the past number of years, but know that I need more alanon than aa at this point. My boundaries are nonexistent and I've let go of all my alanon tools that I know work, and feel sick and crazy because of it. I look forward to getting to know people here.
You know what's so great about this life is that we can chose to begin again at any moment. Those tools will return to you, they are just a little rusty.
Remember all the works you did to reach sobriety and now you will continue on the path of more recovery.
Just keep coming back and you will hear and gain the experience and encouragement of the members who keep sharing the message that there is strength in working the program and the support of others who share this space...
You already know it works if you work it. Hugs to you Bettina
outlandergirl - welcome to MIP - so glad you found us and so glad you found your courage to share!
Keep reading, keep coming back and know that you are not alone.
(((Hugs)))
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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
Welcome Outlander Girl and your post is the second time I've heard that story today. A friend of mine who also is in AA was speaking with me at this mornings home group and she share it. She has years of sobriety and is now married to a long time recovering alcoholic with a huge dry drunk ism. She knows she needs more than sobriety and wants serenity. She has directions to the Al-Anon Family and will be there with us I know. Higher Power is working...keep coming back. ((((hugs))))
wow,,, not quite sure how to start this,,, i have lived with my husband for 25 years,,, been separated now for a few months,,,, been "apart" for many years....... i just need someone to talk to ,, who ever it may be ,, someone who's been through what I am going through now,,, it feels like he died,,,, even though he's not,,, he's just gone,,, I pray to the Creator to help him,, to heal him,,,, i also pray for my adult children,, my grandson,,,, feel so lost right now,, this very minute,,, they change,,, my feelings that is,,, from minute to minute,,, hour to hour ,,, day to day,,,,,
Welcome to MIP Missie - glad you found us and glad you shared.
Keep coming back!
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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
Welcome Missie You are not alone as there is hope and help. Please keep coming back and search out alanon face to face meetings in your community. YOU ARE WORTH IT
outlandergirl - let us know how it went for you! Hopefully you will find support and understanding which is a great way to start your journey!!
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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 read a quote today - "Stories are for people what water is for plants," and my heart said "YES!!!!!!" in response. In the past I felt so alone, but as I read stories and share my own here I feel myself grow and be nurtured back to health. I know this feeling, dying of thirst, and I know this is a wonderful oasis of caring and compassionate listening, a place for which I am grateful. Thanks for joining us and having the courage to share.
Welcome. Donna, just from your intro, I can tell you we have some major things in common. I work in treatment also, came here from AA, and boundary work was just what I needed too. Welcome!
Welcome Donna, look forward to getting to know you too
Welcome to you also Missie, you're in the right place
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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)
