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Maybe it's the season or maybe it's because I found you a year ago but I've been somewhat introspective this week, reading my past posts over the last few days. I've read how much pain I was in and what a source of comfort you all were to me. Because of my job I didn't feel like I could go to f2f meetings, my friends didn't really understand what I was going through and I didn't want my kids seeing their mom cry and be unhappy. So ...really the only place I had to come was here. I didn't really post that much but reading your stories, which was my story, got me through many painful days and I thank you. The painful days are now blessed days filled with a job that I love, watching my incredible sons play high school and college sports, (trying to become athletic myself!!), school and a peace that I've dreamed about for many long difficult years. Thank you all for sharing your lives and your stories - I will forever be grateful.
well arent u sweet , nice to see that u have come so far , hoping uwill still consider f2f meetings for yourself they will make such a diff in your life your missing so much of the program by not attending . good luck have a great xmas and keep the focus on you . Louise
abbyal, I'm sorry I didn't make myself clear. In the beginning I didn't feel like I could go to meetings but coming here changed that. I completely work the program and in doing so became strong enough to end my marriage in order to take care of myself and my children. In fact it was my two sons that encouraged me to leave for the sake of our family. We are so much better now - closer and healthier than ever. They understand their dad has a disease and not living with him lets them still love him where I truly believe if he had stayed in our home my 16 year old (who still lives here) would have grown to hate him. Life is good now- we are very happy.
