The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
We often hear in this program that we need to take care of the physical, emotional & spiritual well being to become whole. I started that journey many years ago by walking through the doors of Alanon. It was the start of trusting anyone again. I started from the ground up so to speak because I was broken in all of these areas. It was a very long & arduous (sp?) at times - but all in all it was worth the ride. I connected with my HP for the first time in years and have come to rely on him daily. I check in with myself on a regular basis to determine what my needs are.
About a year ago I started seeing a new Dr. who I think is wonderful. She really listens to what I have to say about how I feel - does not minimize my aches or pains (which become more frequent the older I get) and does not harp on me for my bad habits (she knows I know). She was the one who picked up on my undiagnosed thyroid problem that I had been living with for several years. And now I am working with several Dr's to find out the cause of some unexplainable numbness in my hand and back issues. It is because I have allowed myself to trust in this program and this Dr that I have the ability to follow through on these appointments. Through this Dr. I have also found a wonderful counselor to help me work through my storm anxieties (long story).
By starting with the building block of my spiritual wellbeing I have enpowered myself to take it to the next level with my physical & emotional wellbeing. In this program it is important to find that cornerstone to build our total recovery on. It may only be a pebble or a grain of sand - but it is something to build on. Before long that pebble or grain of sand becomes a brick to build on. Dont give up thinking its to small to build on - even the smallest accomplishments are to be applauded for those of us who have lived in this disease. I know that whatever the outcome of these tests are for me I will have a support group in this program and an HP that will not fail me.
Keep working the program because you are worth it. And I am living proof that it works if you work it. Happy New Year All Karen
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Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care. Love you all!
Karen
Aloha Karen and Mahalo for your post...I have always loved sitting at the knee of and listening to the old timers. Old timers Rule!! even when they have aches and pains huh? Your's was one of those nodding posts....you know the ones you read and your head keeps going up and down?
I'll keep coming back if you'll keep coming back. ((((hugs))))
