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 did not so alone- as I usually do... which was great...
when people came up with group reports... I stepped up at the end. I wanted to upload what had happened to my group- and the part I played in it.
I could have called in the district rep- and I didn't. I am committed to Alanon and considered restarting the group in our town. I will have to wait 6
to 8 weeks. My SO has breast cancer and is awaiting minor surgery. I want to make this my first option.
If I start a group I would have a monthly meeting- to gauge support. This is a fairly small town- but it is growing fast. I might winkle out one or two older Alanon members who have come to live here. Maybe.
But it is important to maintain a link with the assembly and continue to attend meetings. At the moment I regard this MIP Alanon group as my home group. I am keeping my membership current. This group has the strength of members from all over the world. recently i have stopped up to take a slightly more active part... so that my experience of Alanon and group policy is fresh.
Hugs David. I love this group. I learn so much from all of you with so much time in the program! I learn from newcomers also. I'm pretty new back here myself. I haven't given up on the suggestion from Betty on starting an Alanon meeting in this little rural area. I am however learning more and having to prioritize until I get through physical therapy. An hour+ of doing the workouts at home between appointments.....still leaves me wanting to just scream from time to time. I have a patience issue and laying down in odd positions until pain subsides doesn't mix with jumping into action. Yet.
Thank you both for all you do and share. I am soaking it all in and then some. I too will be praying for you and your SO.
Good on you for considering starting back up a meeting, and going to the assembly! Love your description of the car ride - made me chuckle....
I'm sending tons of positive thoughts and prayers for you, your SO, her surgery and recovery and your next steps for Al-Anon in your area. Keep doing you David - looks great on ya!!
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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
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