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On Wednesday night my A was getting ready for his dissappearing act but I said "you can't go now I'm going for a walk" and went right out the door. It was a step meeting and they were on step two. I didn't speak but what I would have said was:
"My life became unmanageable because I basically handed it over to the A. So watching them throw thier life down the tubes meant that mine and my kids went with it. I believe I was ready for step two the second I sought out alanon, because alanon for me was the higher power that could return me to sanity."
I was gone an hour longer than my normal walk, but oh my goodness, I wasn't missed and nobody asked where I was (this has weighed on my mind). Not only that, but the girls were done with dinner AND in their pajamas and there was this quiet sort of vibe in the house, it was nice.
A couple things have happened yesterday to make my life more crazy and stressful, but I feel like today is a new day. There is another meeting on Saturday, it is too far for me to walk, but I will see if I can wing it. Thanks guys Jamie
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I'm like a pinch of tea...put me in hot water and see how strong I can be.
I hope I spelled that right. That is so awesome!! Talk about taking control over YOUR OWN LIFE!!! Mucho Kudos Girl!! And the house didn't even burn down (knocking on wood)
I've never heard of that before..."I'm going for a walk, so you have to stay here"? Honey, don't let him, hell, the devil, or anyone keep you from your recovery. You are worthy of happiness, joy and good things. Don't ever forget that. If ever he tries to give you nonsense about these meetings, tell him this (I understand from some of our members that it's actually gotten their A's to AA! ) : You know what they talk about in those AA meetings don't you? People that aren't there!
That is so awesome!! Talk about taking control over YOUR OWN LIFE!!! Mucho Kudos Girl!! And the house didn't even burn down (knocking on wood) 
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so glad your here with us 
too. stay strong. 
HuG))))
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