Last night I went to a different face to face meeting. I met my friend (we met on MIP) and we went to dinner and then to her regular meeting.
What a difference from my regular meeting. People were more open, shared more, and actually laughed. It was refreshing.
The best part was before my friend NYCBT's share. She introduced me and gave my background. I listened as though to the story of someone else.
Just a short year ago I:
Did not have a vehicle and walked to work in the snow
Could not talk openly on my cell phone without fear my husband would take and destroy it.
Lived with an emotionally and verbally abusive alcoholic who put me down and drank 24/7.
I had no access to the money I earned.
I was sick and miserable, tired and desperate.
I took 4 sleeping pills a night and overate to cope.
Yet here I am 1 year later:
I have a nice red truck that takes me to work, to alanon meetings, to friends, to family, to he world
I have my own apartment.
I live how I want to live. I have taken my power and my life back from the edge of destruction.
I have reconnected with my family and made new friends.
These are the gifts of the alanon program to me.
The gift to me last night from my friend was to make me realize how far I have come.
And how far I still have to go
Thanks all for being here
megan
sandie123 said
Oct 28, 2005
Thanks for the inspiration!
I hope in 1 year I too will have come as far as you have!
Keep up the good work!
Linda
david62 said
Oct 28, 2005
Thanks for sharing that (((megan))).
It certainly has been an amazing year of growth for you! And it has been an inspiration to me as well to watch you change so much in such a short time.
Al-anon certainly is a wonder gift to us all. Keep up the good work....and keep coming back!
Yours in Recovery,
David
nycbt said
Oct 28, 2005
Hi Hon
I am so glad that you liked the face to face meeting. There are some meetings out there that are fun to go to and exctiing. As an outside I can see the growth you made. As a friend I have found your comfort. I have watch you afraid to talk on your phone. When I called I would have to leave a message, but mostly I could only text message you in hope your husband would not hear the phone go off. When I first meet you on line you told me you walk to work even when it was cold. I was shocked. Then as we talked you got your self a great big awsome truck. Not a small car no you made a statement. Then if that progress wasn't good enough. You wrote to me and told me that you are going to be staying at a hotel. After awhile an some growth you decided it was time to stand on your own two feet and get your own apt. However you didn't go an get a cheap apt. No you got a great safe apt which has security which is great. Ok you have now hook up again with your family and you have now travel all over the world. MEGAN YOU ARE A STRONG PERSON AND A AWSOME FRIEND. KEEP UP THE PROGRESS
Karilynn said
Oct 28, 2005
Wow!
Now that's what I call living strong!
A great post, and a source of inspiration to all who think that they can't do it. By God! Yes they can!
Thanks. Have a great weekend.
Live strong,
Karilynn
cidboy said
Oct 28, 2005
Megan,
That is absolutely awesome !!! You have a lot to be proud of....keep up the great work and most of all, keep coming back !!!!!
Be well,
Mike
Dolphin123 said
Oct 28, 2005
Megan,
Wow! You are a true inspiration for what this program can do. Thank you for sharing that.
Isn't it great when we can see ourselves through someone else's eyes and see how far we have come.
I am so happy for you, and proud as well. You are doing great.
I have always enjoyed your big heart.
Much Love,
jrtjosey said
Oct 28, 2005
It's great that you recognize your growtth!! Stay strong and keep working hard and your HP will keep moving you forward. You are an inspiration!
josey
April said
Oct 28, 2005
I haven't come as far as most who post here it seems, but I do look back at the past year and see growth. I left my alcoholic in January and moved away from my "untreated al-anon" mother in June. I found Al-Anon in July and go to about 3-4 meetings per week. As I posted before, I got a sponsor a few weeks ago and it is not working out. I haven't spoken to her for a week. I'm being very wimpy about it. She even called me yesterday after no contact for a week, but I never called her back. Old habits die hard I guess. I know I will feel so much better if I would just call her and tell it isn't working but again, I'm a wimp. What am I scared of? No clue!
-- Edited by April at 18:06, 2005-10-28
Maria123 said
Oct 28, 2005
((((((Megan)))))))),
I have enjoyed watching you progress. Just seeing you enjoy your life to the fullest is amazing. When you share your story, I sometimes have a hard time associating that story with you after meeting you.
You truly love life in all it's little aspects. You have reconnect with a family who truly loves you and sees the light in your eyes. And Man, that red truck is like your baby which you cherish and enjoy. It's been a pleasure having a small part in your recovery.
You truly are inspiring.
love,
Maria
notsonew1111 said
Oct 28, 2005
((((((megan))))))))) all i have to say is you are sooo AWESOME good for you. keep it up and continue to show us how its done.
browneyes said
Oct 28, 2005
Megan,
I remember when I first found this site and you were so there for me. And such an inspiration then and now. I hear your calmness and gentleness and I look forward to going as far as you have in this wonderful healing program.
With love to you
Julie
leo said
Oct 29, 2005
Megan this is such a huge achievement. Thankyou for sharing your original story it was an inspiration to all. Luv Leo xxx
cdb said
Oct 29, 2005
Hello megan,
Thanks to you for being here for me! This goes both ways and your post just gave me inspiration! I don't know where I would be without you and the others here. Even though I am in a tough place, I know I am still growing and right where HP wants me to be,,,,,even though ti is 5:30am. I just know some day we can meet and go to an alanon meeting together too. I feel it in my soul. Maybe by then I will be healthier and thinner and still married but happily so :) Miracles do Happen. cdb :)
Last night I went to a different face to face meeting. I met my friend (we met on MIP) and we went to dinner and then to her regular meeting.
What a difference from my regular meeting. People were more open, shared more, and actually laughed. It was refreshing.
The best part was before my friend NYCBT's share. She introduced me and gave my background. I listened as though to the story of someone else.
Just a short year ago I:
Did not have a vehicle and walked to work in the snow
Could not talk openly on my cell phone without fear my husband would take and destroy it.
Lived with an emotionally and verbally abusive alcoholic who put me down and drank 24/7.
I had no access to the money I earned.
I was sick and miserable, tired and desperate.
I took 4 sleeping pills a night and overate to cope.
Yet here I am 1 year later:
I have a nice red truck that takes me to work, to alanon meetings, to friends, to family, to he world
I have my own apartment.
I live how I want to live. I have taken my power and my life back from the edge of destruction.
I have reconnected with my family and made new friends.
These are the gifts of the alanon program to me.
The gift to me last night from my friend was to make me realize how far I have come.
And how far I still have to go
Thanks all for being here
megan
Thanks for sharing that (((megan))).
It certainly has been an amazing year of growth for you! And it has been an inspiration to me as well to watch you change so much in such a short time.
Al-anon certainly is a wonder gift to us all. Keep up the good work....and keep coming back!
Yours in Recovery,
David
Hi Hon
I am so glad that you liked the face to face meeting. There are some meetings out there that are fun to go to and exctiing. As an outside I can see the growth you made. As a friend I have found your comfort. I have watch you afraid to talk on your phone. When I called I would have to leave a message, but mostly I could only text message you in hope your husband would not hear the phone go off. When I first meet you on line you told me you walk to work even when it was cold. I was shocked. Then as we talked you got your self a great big awsome truck. Not a small car no you made a statement. Then if that progress wasn't good enough. You wrote to me and told me that you are going to be staying at a hotel. After awhile an some growth you decided it was time to stand on your own two feet and get your own apt. However you didn't go an get a cheap apt. No you got a great safe apt which has security which is great. Ok you have now hook up again with your family and you have now travel all over the world. MEGAN YOU ARE A STRONG PERSON AND A AWSOME FRIEND. KEEP UP THE PROGRESS
Megan,
That is absolutely awesome !!! You have a lot to be proud of....keep up the great work and most of all, keep coming back !!!!!
Be well,
Mike
Megan,
Wow! You are a true inspiration for what this program can do. Thank you for sharing that.
Isn't it great when we can see ourselves through someone else's eyes and see how far we have come.
I am so happy for you, and proud as well. You are doing great.
I have always enjoyed your big heart.
Much Love,
It's great that you recognize your growtth!! Stay strong and keep working hard and your HP will keep moving you forward. You are an inspiration!
josey
-- Edited by April at 18:06, 2005-10-28
((((((Megan)))))))),
I have enjoyed watching you progress. Just seeing you enjoy your life to the fullest is amazing. When you share your story, I sometimes have a hard time associating that story with you after meeting you.
You truly love life in all it's little aspects. You have reconnect with a family who truly loves you and sees the light in your eyes. And Man, that red truck is like your baby which you cherish and enjoy. It's been a pleasure having a small part in your recovery.
You truly are inspiring.
love,
Maria
Megan,
I remember when I first found this site and you were so there for me. And such an inspiration then and now. I hear your calmness and gentleness and I look forward to going as far as you have in this wonderful healing program.
With love to you
Julie
Hello megan,
Thanks to you for being here for me! This goes both ways and your post just gave me inspiration! I don't know where I would be without you and the others here. Even though I am in a tough place, I know I am still growing and right where HP wants me to be,,,,,even though ti is 5:30am. I just know some day we can meet and go to an alanon meeting together too. I feel it in my soul. Maybe by then I will be healthier and thinner and still married but happily so :) Miracles do Happen. cdb :)