The author of this page suggests that Step 1, (admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable), prepares us for a new life. If we can let go of what we cannot control one day at a time, we put our world in order through a change in our own thinking.
Reminder: I will apply the wisdom of the First Step not only to my relations with the alcoholic, but to all the people and happenings in my life. I will not attempt to manage or control what is clearly beyond my powers; I will dedicate myself to managing my own life, and only mine.
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I have thought for a number of years now, that alanon has provided me with important tools for living, that I was not able to get from my parents, school, therapists, or anywhere else I tried. I have also thought what a gift could be given if something like the 12 steps was taught in high school. That would have helped me more than any subject I was made to study.
sunmustshine said
May 23, 2022
Thank you Lyne for your service and this share. I agree. I floundered for 20 years trying to fix, change, outsmart my A losing myself and becoming crazier and crazier as I tried. I was always upset sometimes hysterical, tense, a mess. This education in Alanon taught me everything I needed to know to live again. Imagine if I had known this stuff all along? I also think in this age of addiction schools should start teaching the 12 steps. Have a great week. (((Hugs))))
DM2021 said
May 23, 2022
Thank you as well from me Lyne and to you and Sunmustshine for both your ESH.
Step One and all the Steps in Al-Anon are such an important part of my life!!
Grateful member!
Wishing the MIP Family a great week!!
SunnyFrog said
May 23, 2022
Good afternoon.
I don't like being powerless, I don't like feeling powerless,but none-the-less, I am. I am not powerless over myself, I have many choices and options. But I really am powerless over others,whether it be alcoholism/addiction or the way they choose to wear their hair.
I sometimes wish I was so powerful that I could control what each and every person in my life does,that would be great! But I have to remind myself daily I am not.
The author of this page suggests that Step 1, (admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable), prepares us for a new life. If we can let go of what we cannot control one day at a time, we put our world in order through a change in our own thinking.
Reminder: I will apply the wisdom of the First Step not only to my relations with the alcoholic, but to all the people and happenings in my life. I will not attempt to manage or control what is clearly beyond my powers; I will dedicate myself to managing my own life, and only mine.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I have thought for a number of years now, that alanon has provided me with important tools for living, that I was not able to get from my parents, school, therapists, or anywhere else I tried. I have also thought what a gift could be given if something like the 12 steps was taught in high school. That would have helped me more than any subject I was made to study.
Step One and all the Steps in Al-Anon are such an important part of my life!!
Grateful member!
Wishing the MIP Family a great week!!
I don't like being powerless, I don't like feeling powerless,but none-the-less, I am. I am not powerless over myself, I have many choices and options. But I really am powerless over others,whether it be alcoholism/addiction or the way they choose to wear their hair.
I sometimes wish I was so powerful that I could control what each and every person in my life does,that would be great! But I have to remind myself daily I am not.
Have a good day everyone