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.
No one can control the insidious effect of alcohol, or its power to destroy the graces and decencies of life.But we do have a power, derived from God, and that is the power to change our own lives.
I was thinking how I trusted almost everyone unconditionally, until two marriages to As. My ability to trust closed down to new people. I expected most everyone to lie, sneak, and hurt me. My work in recovery has helped me to see that each person is different, and not everyone behaves like alcoholics. I do have a more open mind now, and have made a wonderful new friend from my alanon meeting. In the alanon closing it says if we keep an open mind, we will find help. Grateful member always.
