Hello, all. I attended an Al-anon meeting last night. First one I've been to in about 6 months. My "A" attended the AA meeting a received his 6 year token. Those little tokens mean so, very much. I never thought he would ever stop drinking. It was nice to see my fellow "Al-anoners", too.
It was disturbing, though, to find out that one of the AA members had to get a start over token. This person had 7 years of sobriety. That really scares me. This disease scares me. At least they came back and that is the main thing.
I think our financial situation might be changing also. I start a new job this coming Monday, after being out of work for over a year. They work through a temp service, but hey, it's better than no job. I guess if they like your performance, then they opt to hire full time.
Hope everything is good with everyone.
Thanks for listening
T.K.
Jill said
Jul 7, 2005
hi TK. Congrats on returning to meetings. It is a big deal.
About a year ago I got a job after 3 years of not working. During most of those 3 years I wasn't even getting interviews, and came to despair of ever finding a job I liked. I got hired for this one quickly (heard about it at a party), started working within days and landed in a group that fits me to a T. I hope your job is likewise suited to you. Good luck. Take care, Jill
Belongtome said
Jul 8, 2005
Congratulations...glad things are looking like there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
I guess your experience at the meeting is why this is a life long program. There is no cure, just progress. My A had over 10 years sobriety at one time, then figured he could just have a beer from time to time. Of course, that spiraled downhill quickly. During that time, I had never experienced al-anon, and I truly thought my world was ending.
So, just take it One Day at A Time, and enjoy the happiness of the moment. Maybe it's forever, but try to make your life such that, should he drink again, you will still be able to find happiness.
Hello, all. I attended an Al-anon meeting last night. First one I've been to in about 6 months. My "A" attended the AA meeting a received his 6 year token. Those little tokens mean so, very much. I never thought he would ever stop drinking. It was nice to see my fellow "Al-anoners", too.
It was disturbing, though, to find out that one of the AA members had to get a start over token. This person had 7 years of sobriety. That really scares me. This disease scares me. At least they came back and that is the main thing.
I think our financial situation might be changing also. I start a new job this coming Monday, after being out of work for over a year. They work through a temp service, but hey, it's better than no job. I guess if they like your performance, then they opt to hire full time.
Hope everything is good with everyone.
Thanks for listening
T.K.
hi TK. Congrats on returning to meetings. It is a big deal.
About a year ago I got a job after 3 years of not working. During most of those 3 years I wasn't even getting interviews, and came to despair of ever finding a job I liked. I got hired for this one quickly (heard about it at a party), started working within days and landed in a group that fits me to a T. I hope your job is likewise suited to you. Good luck. Take care, Jill
Congratulations...glad things are looking like there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
I guess your experience at the meeting is why this is a life long program. There is no cure, just progress. My A had over 10 years sobriety at one time, then figured he could just have a beer from time to time. Of course, that spiraled downhill quickly. During that time, I had never experienced al-anon, and I truly thought my world was ending.
So, just take it One Day at A Time, and enjoy the happiness of the moment. Maybe it's forever, but try to make your life such that, should he drink again, you will still be able to find happiness.
Best of luck to you, and thanks for your share.
hi,
glad you are back and yes it is a big deal