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.
Thank you all so very much for your heartfelt honesty and warm welcome. You truly made me feel welcome and comfortable - in such a way that I haven't felt in years.
As I'm sure you all know - having kids can change your life. Being involved with an alcoholic changes it further. Separating from or divorcing an alcoholic spouse makes the changes even more pronounced - and seems to drive the wedge between you and the rest of the world wider and wider. For me, I haven't felt as if I was accepted by my friends and/or peers in many, many months - perhaps even years. And in less than the past 12 hours, I was absolutely surrounded by support here. Though I'm just getting started, your responses were a very positive catalyst for me. It's as if I can feel my self-esteem re-grouping and recovering a little bit. On that note, this is a wonderful community and I thank you for letting me be a part of it.
I hope to begin chatting more often - but right now I'm off to get my oldest two children to bed. Thankfully, the baby fell asleep in the car tonight! Score one for me!
Hi Becca, that is great news. I felt the same when I first arrived. It is a wonderful community and there is so much to gain from being a member of it, and I add you have so much to give to this family too [even if you do not believe it or see it].
You are now family, and work in progress, just the same as everyone else in this family. This place is for you. We are blessed by having you here. Keep coming back.
Heartbroken.
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"The highest form of wisdom is kindness." The Talmund
Becca, we may not totally agree with one another all the time. I am a bit of a maverick who "tells it like it is," and my expressed viewpoint, while always offered with love, is sometimes harsh. But because we share one common thread, there is unconditional love amongst us. We are happy to have you. Come back often; there is always kindness, love, and understanding waiting.
All best,
Diva
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"Speak your truth quietly and clearly..." Desiderata
Welcome to the MIP family. I admire any one who raises children, lone enough children who are challenged. My hats off to you. I have a husband and a cat, and that's enough! You will find lots of good information here. Please keep coming back! Love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty <--- the cat
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
Welcome to MIP. You will find many friends here. We are a caring family, and we share many of the same experiences.
This is a safe place to vent, to share, to rejoice and to cry. Whatever is going on in your life we all care. Come back again and again. We are here for you.
Love and Blessings,
Claudia
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A person's a person no matter how small --Dr Suess
I have a husband and a cat, and that's enough! 
You will find lots of good information here. Please keep coming back! Love and blessings to you and your family.
