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Hello everyone. I hope you are having a lovely new years.
I am posting as a way of committing myself to getting back to a meeting tomorrow. I have been to three meetings so far, and each time I came away feeling stronger and more relaxed. They are so useful. And yet, each time I have to convince myself to go back. I fool myself into thinking "i don't need to go, I'll just read the literature." Well, that just doesn't cut it. I need the face to face.
Even though I have left the A in my life and am so proud of myself for focusing on ME, I still need it. Especially tonight which is our would-be anniversary and I am missing him in spite of myself. I need the reminder that I am doing the right thing by taking care of myself. I know this.
So tomorrow at noon I am going to my 4th Al-Anon meeting. I will come back and check in to hold myself accountable. Then when I get back home (currently visiting parents for holidays) I will find two meeting a week that work with my schedule.
I am so determined to make 2008 a year where I really take good care of myself and take the time to understand what I need to be happy, what I want, and not compromise again.
((((Rachel)))) Great!! Keep coming back and doing this program just one day at a time. Listen to the words of the closing to the meetings especially the promises after "...if you keep and open mind..." We're family and this family is so great to spend time with.
Good for you! I too am in need of a meeting. Right now the roads are a bit icey, but I think I can at least make the online one here. I have also found a group that is not Alanon based, but is still very useful. I think with your determination 2008 will be just fine. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Love and blessings to you and your family. Have a safe trip home.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
Just reporting back as promised. I ended up going to a meeting this evening instead of this afternoon but I WENT. And I'm so so glad. It was a great meeting.
I too am in need of a meeting. Right now the roads are a bit icey, but I think I can at least make the online one here. I have also found a group that is not Alanon based, but is still very useful. I think with your determination 2008 will be just fine. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 
Love and blessings to you and your family. Have a safe trip home. 
