The material presented
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to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I read the July 14th reading in the odat book. Thank you Louise, it made things better today. Also stayed busy, didn't see the Asober much today which helped. Now he's sick (a cold). I hope he can still make it to his fishing trip, and I can say that without sarcasm today.
Talked to a friend today, well listened to her vent, and realized that I don't have it so bad. Her and her family are living with my ex for now, and boy am I glad I'm not with him anymore after all the things I heard. This is for sure number one on my gratidute list for today.
I caught myself doing some 'alanon talk' with her. She is just driving herself crazy thinking and worrying. I don't know if I made much of a difference, but she did say 'thank you for the girltalk', but I listened, then detached. Otherwise I would be obsessing again.
It's strange how some days seem so hopeless without a way out, and others are so full of good things, some days it even changes many times during the day.
my gratitude list for today:
1. my daughter 2. don't have to deal with the ex anymore 3. my very lovable kitten who's been following me around all day and monitoring my internet activity :) 4. alanon online and f2f 5. sober bf 6. my car (this one is dependable unlike the last one) 7. no TV blasting right now :) peace and quiet 8. dinner 9. my job
Btw. I just started reading the new alanon book "discovering choices". I was able to borrow it at the meeting. Is anyone else reading it?
What a great post! It is wonderful to see how much you have grown. I get a real sense of your appreciate, gratitude & serenity. Keep up the good work! love, your friend, -k
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