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.
I used to think how could anyone be grateful for the situation that we all face. I can truly say I am and this is why.
When I arrived at the doors of Alanon I was numb, I didnt think it could get any worse. As I sat and listened to people share and would think they canthave it as bad as I do they are too happy The more I listened the more I thought this is a bunch of trash but something kept telling me to go back. (thanks HP)
As I grew in the program I knew that I was going to be ok.. I was still feeling scared and alone but I knew that I was strong enough to over come this.
My AH disease got worse I got better and that didnt mix very well but I was starting to like me so I kept digging for more information and more answers. The more I learned the more I put my tools into action the more I liked what I saw.
I now like me for who I am (was never able to say that before) so that makes me truly grateful!!
I am a much more confident person, knowing that I am able to care for me and my sons financially and emotionally and for that I am grateful!!!
I feel I am a better parent because of this program as well. They didnt have much of a roll model as they were growing up and adopted many behaviors from their father but we are working on that and they seem to be so much happier as a result. .. for that I am grateful!!
I have made very special friends that understand what I am and have gone through. For that I am grateful!!!
I know its not all rosy and I do have my down days but I can honestly say that I am a much better person and much happier because of it.
So yes I am truly grateful for the situation that I was faced with because it gave me the opportunity to learn from it and grow as a person.
For the new comers keep coming back and work it, because you ARE worth it and for the old timers THANKS
When I first entered the program and heard "I am a grateful member of Al-anon", I truly thought those people were nuts. Now, although I am not there yet, I see that as a possibility, maybe even a promise, and as a place I have to work toward. Thanks for the post.
Blessings, Lou
-- Edited by Loupiness at 06:47, 2008-08-06
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Every new day begins with new possibilities. It's up to us to fill it with the things that move us toward progress and peace. ~ Ronald Reagan~
Sometimes what you want to do has to fail, so you won't ~Marguerite Bro~
There have been times when my gratitude was based on no longer having the negative, or how much better off in any of a number of ways I may be than another person. That was "conditioning" that is finally melting down as I rise from my own melting down (rumor is the shot the moldmaker, too)
I am as grateful as I choose to be and being grateful I am not them or do not have that or those issues, etc., isn't gratitude. There are days that I am grateful simply because I can choose to be grateful - and from there the possibilities are limitless.
Thank you again for provoking thoughts of the positive
