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So I have been attending Al-Anon now for 4 weeks and I am feeling more connect to my HP. I also am reading about detachment. I thank God cause as of yesterday I finally have a sponsor. My test to apply Al-Anon teaches came to a head yesterday. My AH had been sober for 30days (because I had made a threat) and as of yesterday he knew I wasn't going to leave him and he drank. He became very selfish last night and I had to put my sponsor to use which REALLY helped. The old me would have reacted differently to the situation last night with my AH. I remember the Serenity Prayer, I prayed twice! I read my Al-Anon material and cheats to remember during an argument. I went to bed early. It all worked. Even though I didn't get much sleep last night, I can feel at peace and not be scared. I acknowledge that I am just as sick as my AH and have to stay focused on getting better on my own. Please take Al-Anon seriously cause it is working for me and I just started! I just wanted to share.
((Godsdaughter)) Thank you so very much for such an inspiring message. I am pleased that you have found alanon and are finding the tools helpful. You certainly have brought hope to many who post and read here I do appreciate your taking the time to share your ESH.
(((Godsdaughter))) - I too so appreciate your post and share. I am sorry that your AH relapsed but am excited that you know now why we hear - it works when we work it!!! Awesome that you've got a sponsor - keep working it cuz it really looks good on you!
(((Hugs))), prayers and positive thoughts headed to you/your family!
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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
