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.
Well, back to my first meeting after a few years. I remember that when I was going to meetings and reading the Al-Anon literature I could still love and detach. When I got away from the program, I was sinking very, very slowly until I had such anxiety and insomnia that could hardly be controlled. Also, because I had been happier while attending meetings, my AH was consistent and he was improving. My responses and reactions were definitely different while attending meetings because I had the tools and the inner peace. So, now I have re-committed to attending meetings, working the program, reading and taking care of myself. Thank you for your responses along the way to encourage me. You all helped.
Way to go Wife - and thank you for this share. I have felt the slips coming when I've stepped away and I am so grateful that they door is always open for us when we need/want the support the program offers.
Keep working it! It looks good on 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