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 have attended one Al-Anon meeting at church and will be attending more regularly as finances allow! My brother is a "recovering alcoholic" but still drinks fairly regularly! I am reading ODAT; my wonderful friend gifted me a copy and it's been helpful!
We have a history of alcoholism on my paternal grandpa's side-he and his dad were alcoholics!
I am a 59 year old single woman who lives with my brother and our sweet Pug! I enjoy knitting, crocheting, reading and am a strong Christian.
Welcome to MIP tootie - glad you found us and glad that you posted and shared a bit of your story! I also posted on your share looking for help with the online meeting/chat room. I am a huge believer in local sponsorship vs. online as I believe there is huge benefits from face to face sharing, contact, step work, etc. I encourage you to keep attending local meetings, and possibly try a few different ones.
Keep coming back - there is hope and help in recovery!
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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
I agree with IAH - in-person sponsorship is invaluable. Most especially when you're new to the program. While your'e attending face-to-face meetings, keep your eyes open for someone who you feel emulates the behavior and actions you'd like to have for yourself and then ask!
