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.
This morning I was reading about how family can perceive our positive changes in recovery. The article I read was called: My Family Thinks I'm a Little Crazy.
I have 14 years in alanon and coming up on 2 in ACA/Dysfunctional Families. I was thinking about all the positive changes recovery has given me--improved self-esteem, belief in myself, better coping skills, ability to say "no." And these are just a few. And my spouse told me several years ago that alanon has "ruined" me. I laugh every time I think of this. And I don't accept others' opinions of me anymore. I'll decide if I'm crazy or ruined or better and guess what, I'm better. Way better. Grateful member always. :)