Has anyone heard that song called "Take The Wheel"? It's a country song, don't know who sings it, about a woman letting her "higher power" take on her burden. It's really wonderful. Anyway, just wanted to share some thoughts on my giving up my own "wheel". It's so hard to give it up isn't it? We are all so desperate to keep it all together when our A's do nothing but sabotage our happiness. I was talking to my husband on the phone from rehab, he is really cleaning out some cobwebs. He's at the point where he's remembering all the crappy things he's done and apologizing. I came to the realization I'm not mad anymore. I told him my anger walked out the door with him when he left for rehab last week. I used to be angry, hurt, broken down, but now, he has taken the first step to a better life and so have I. He wants to much to come home, to see me and the kids. I told him that it was all up to him. No one is holding him there, I miss him, I am here, but he needs to do what is best for his recovery, whether it is there or here. I said his recovery is HIS OWN, not mine. I am NOT responsible for that decision, all I can say is when he decides to come home, we will be waiting with open arms. I'm still working on what I'll do when he does come home.....how not to stress over how many meetings he'll go to. But this forum will be of great help. I still need to look into meetings in my area, there are only two and they are too late at night for my kids (husband works nights). I'll call the 800 number too. Feeling better today!

Hi,

Yep found this song a couple months ago.  It's Carrie Underwood, American Idol.   It's a wonderful song. 

Hang in there, be gentle with yourself.

Hugs Mary

I heard that song a few weeks back.  It truly is a great song w/ a powerful message.

Karen

Love this song-I just bought the CD.  Good luck to you in letting go and letting God!  I have a hard time with this one myself.  In fact the past week I was obssessing and still wanting to this week about how many meetings my a makes.  I know it's not up to me and I can't tell him what to do.  I just get frightened and scared, but then that's me trying to rip the "wheel" out of my HP's hands and do myself!

I'm glad your a is in rehab.  I hope you find the serenity you need and it sounds like you are on your way.  Keep up the good work.

Dawn

The first time I heard that song I was brought to tears. I love it. I followed Carrie on her journey of American Idol, and she is such a wonderful artist. The message of that song has touched me like no other.

Keep Coming back.

Hey,

Yeah that song is called "Jesus take the wheel" it is by Carrie Underwood, I just bought that cd cause I loved that song!! there is another song on the Cd called "wasted" and it made me think of my As that are in recovery you should check out that cd I love it!!

<3 Joycie

Thanks for letting me know who sings that. She is awesome and that song makes me cry too. I'm glad he's in rehab too. He's sounding clearer and more focused every day...reminds me of someone I used to know. How I missed him! It's like bringing someone back from the dead. He's been gone for so many years now...emotionally, many times physically. I'm praying for us everyday...and all of you who are struggling like I am. Thanks again!