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.
It's been almost 3 months since I've started with Al Anon/ ACA and WOW what a difference these programs can make in your life.
Each day there is more awareness and a greater ability to let go. My kids, and closest friends have been commenting on the change in me.
I used to shake uncontrollably. My anxiety was on overdrive 24/7. I was always "on", always ready.
I haven't had any issues with shaking anymore. Small things like that. I sleep at night, I don't wake up fearing the day and what it will bring.
I have so far to go, but I am so grateful for this program and all of the new found joy it has brought into my life.
I was thinking last night, and I realized I have never really been an adult. This comes from some work in ACA. I left home when I was 19. From then until now, almost 35, I have been living in total chaos. All self created.
Some of which of course comes from FOO, but I've learned how to distance myself from that. I've distanced from all chaotic relationships, including my ex. I don't crave them in the same way I did, or obsess.
Life feels surreal right now. I'm working on becoming smaller :)
Thank you to all here who helped me get on my feet when I first arrived in program. I leaned on this group pretty heavily & you have done so much for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thanks hotrod! I will always poke around here. This group is great. I've been focusing on my f2f meetings and doing the step work/ workbooks and journaling.
Looking inward for my answers - as they say :)
Great share Sarah - happy holidays back @ you and yours! So glad you found us and are a part of the 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
Great post, thank you for sharing your journey towards enlightenment and freedom. Its really nice to see and watch and a good reminder to me that it does work when I work it and if I dont work it I lose it.
Fantastic, good for you! So happy to hear your story and how you are getting the benefits that come from putting in the work and diving into the resources of the program. Keep up the good work
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Paul
"...when we try to control others, we lose the ability to manage our own lives." - Paths to Recovery
