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~*Service Worker*~

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Making progress and not to worried about perfection


(((Hello Group)))


TGIF!!  Its been a long tiring week.  It took me everything I had to make it into work this morning, not because I'm depressed just exhausted.  Aside from work this week has been a peaceful week.  Monday night the whole family went to an open meeting with the A to support him on his 30days of sobriety.  His best friend tagged along as well.  Wednesday night we were able to get a sitter and head out to a speaker meeting too. 


I've been working my program, started back at step one with a sponser this time.  It has really helped me to stay focused on me.  I saw a new couselor last night, told her my story, what I hoped to get out of counseling.  She said I can see how much you have grown in the last three years.  You are getting healthier with each new day.  Driving home last night I was filled with joy about my recovery because I do feel healthier.  I took some time for me last night and had the A drop and pick up the kids.  He was pretty grumpy yesterday, was in that quarelling mood, but I did not go there.  I just kept it simple and light hearted.  Yesterday was the first day in a while that I was able to maintain peace and happiness regardless of what his mood was like.


I'm still working on the fears though... that will take time.  When I have those thoughts were I begin projecting my worst nightmares happening I have to stop myself and say, this has not happened your upsetting yourself over something that has not occurred or may never occur.  My A has been experiencing some tests of his own this week and is realizing who will support his sobriety and who won't.  I see some progress in him and will continue to pray for his healing.  I have no clue what the future holds for us... I know I don't want to marry him right now... I may never want to marry him.  If I see changes and progress in his recovery and he continues to work his program I will be happy, I'll feel like I want to stay.  I am taking one good day at a time.  When we have a good time together I am learning to enjoy it because I really don't know what tomorrow will be like or what will happen.  Just wanted to share today.  Have a great day.


Hugs,


Twinmom~



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Awesome recovery twinmom, - thanks for sharing!!


This is a really encouraging post,


have a happy weekend,


Rita


 



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((((TM))))


I am so happy for you, this sounds great!  I so needed to read it too.  Thanks for sharing the good stuff, it really helps me when I hit a dip to see the program hit home for someone else.  You really deserve it!


Take care of you!


 



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Good for you that you are no longer making him front and center of your life.


Maresie2



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((((((((Twinmom)))))))),


Good for you!


You have been really taking care of yourself, and the progress in your recovery shows.


Keep working your program and focusing on you!



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