Good afternoon MIP family. I am back from my exhausting, wonderful vacation which required that I use many of my Al-Anon tools in order to stay in the moment and in the day I am happy to report that the program works when I work it.
I have posted the seventh step to the step work board and would appreciate your sharing your comments on the step.
Participate in your own recovery as well as the recovery of others, by being active on this board as we go through the 12 Steps of recovery together!
Enigmatic said
May 31, 2017
Welcome back, Betty! So glad you had a wonderful, if not exhausting, trip, and that the program was there to help guide you through the challenges. Now for a couple of weeks of recuperation
hotrod said
May 31, 2017
Thanks Paul
Lyne said
Jun 1, 2017
Welcome back Betty! I have done step 4 several times but have only done step 7 1x. This made me think about what I still need to work on to improve, get healthier, and need help from HP with. My son has been saying a few things to me since Dec. and I have not been able to "hear" him. I have viewed myself as a good listener but missed the boat here. My A did something a day or two ago that is exactly what my son has been saying: her anger at me is causing her to lash at others. What is it about me that I did not understand what my son was saying? I couldn't take it in. I had deaf ears until she did this to another person. This incident will help me ask HP for understanding and help. I love the steps! Lyne
Cathyinaz said
Jun 1, 2017
Welcome back ((( HUGS ))) Sometimes vacations can make you tired and drained if they are packed with things to do and not enough relaxation.
hotrod said
Jun 1, 2017
Hi Cathy an Lyne I agree Cathy this vacation did require many early morning tours but it was worth it .
Lyne I do believe I was in denial with my son and husband for many years. I could not hear what they were saying because I could not look at my motives objectively until alanon showed me how to" listen with an open mind", examine my motives honestly and truly "see:" Congrats on actually "seeing" that is a huge step in awareness and acceptance. Trust the process.
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Lyne I do believe I was in denial with my son and husband for many years. I could not hear what they were saying because I could not look at my motives objectively until alanon showed me how to" listen with an open mind", examine my motives honestly and truly "see:" Congrats on actually "seeing" that is a huge step in awareness and acceptance. Trust the process.