Thanks for your service Deb, and both for your ESH on an interesting topic.

Faith and trust, hmmm....I would say that when I found Alanon I was not a person of any type of faith, and never really thought of trust at a personal level.

Ultimately, I did not see the world or anyone in it through a spiritual lens. I judged by the rigid, narrow set of standards I deemed appropriate for others.

I would say my tolerance and understanding of humanity has grown immensely with the program, commensurate with better appreciation of my own limitations...I am just another child of god, as are they, all flawed but trying our best. No one wants a terrible life for themselves, some of us just don't know how to make a good one without guidance.

I would say yes, today I do have faith that a set of principles and suggestions WILL bring serenity and improve my relationship with those around me, that I can feel peace regardless of what others choose to do or say, and that by changing my perspective I can change my world.

For that, I am extremely grateful