Todays reading talks about denial.  Denial about the disease of alcoholism and denial of our own participation and asks us "why?"  

We are reminded that we alone cannot control or defeat the disease and therefore try to devise other methods to cope and one of

them is denial.

The reading goes on to say that Al-Anon gives us the tools and teachings to be able to deal better with those difficulties and

disappointments, especially when collective membership in a group setting help each other with their guidance and ESH.

The reminder for this reading advises to "forgive ourselves and count our blessings."

Quote:  "Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you cant build on it; its only good for wallowing in."

Learning about my denial and participation in the chaos of my environment living with an alcoholic, was key to finding my serenity!!

Working on detached with love, accepting that I did not cause, cannot cure or control and read the signs of the disease in the words

and actions of that alcoholic, that I find freedom from denial and hurt.

What does this reading mean for you?