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 posted on here last night about my beginnings in this Al-Anon journey. I've been very anxious because now that my Abf is working on getting sober (30 days), attending AA meetings regularly and going through OP rehab counseling, he seems to be pushing me away so he can work on himself. He is trying to cope with the fact that he will never be able to drink again (his words, not mine)...and he says he wants to get better this time. He says this time is different....
Today we spent a couple of hours together and went for a ride. I have so many questions, but I can't ask him for those answers right now. It was nice...conversation flowed as well as could be expected in these stressful times and I finally felt a little better by the end of the night.
So much has happened in the short time we've been together, but I love him. I don't know if I will end up staying with him..but I will always love him.
Perfect!! Oh wait...Progress!! Remember he isn't the only recovering alcoholic available to you go talk to others also and leave him be in his struggle. Also there a many Al-Anon members who understand this disease from their own journeys in recovery. Just have to sit and listen with an open mind as our program suggests and take what you like and leave the rest for later...you got time...one day at a time. Glad today was a good one. (((hugs)))
