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Wow, it has been a long time since I've been on here. I've been very busy with my daughter starting school, service work through Al-Anon and Alateen, and of course the everyday routine. But I have to admit that i am thrilled to be back and have time to stop by and read posts, it makes me grateful for the progress that I have made and the program as well as my HP which contributed to my progress. And that is what this program is all about "progress, not perfection".
I can safely say that my AH has returned from our 3 month seperation due to jail time, in which during that time I had plenty of opportunity to work my program uninterrupted and really connect with my HP, something that has seemed to elude me for quit some time...solely because I wasn't searching for my HP's help, I was attempting to force solutions since I am one of those people that want the results right then and there. I've came to realize that my way isn't the best way and in time my HP will show me the right way, but only in His time.
I can't sit here and say that my AH is sober, but I'm not reacting to his antics or alcoholism as I used to, looking back I know that I was insane and that my life was unmanagable (step 1.....always takes me back to where I need to be). We get along much better since I have learned not to put myself in the position of being hurt, let down, or upset. He gives me my space as I do him, and life since has been much easier. I know that it won't always be this ways, and there will be times that I slip and resort back to my "old" habits, but at least today I have the tools I need to know that I'm not alone.
Service work has been one of the greatest expierences I have had, espcially working in Alateen. It has brought a whole new perspective upon the disease and how it truly effects not only adults, but children as well.
Each and every day has brought something new to me, and I am eternally grateful for that. I hope everybody is doing well, I didn't mean this to be as long as it turned out to be. :) Love in the program, Charity
Welcome back and for that marvelous share. It works when you work it and it helps others when you share it. The 12th step is at the top of all steps and I learned that my recovery would be real when I gave it away. Thanks for giving it away!! And lets here it for you and for all others who do service in Al-Anon. I was told and today don't know of any other way to make this program and therefore my recovery real except by doing service. Mahalo for you for your unselfish program to the world-wide fellowship and Alateen. I sponsored in the Alateen program for 9 years and came to realize exactly what you are realizing now in recovery.
