The material presented
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lol Like a teenager calling when she is going to be late. Well, you are my parents in alot of ways. When I need ESH I come here or go to meetings. Didn't get the job and that is ok. I will keep looking and practicing. Keep all options open. My son in the military was discharged Sept. 4. Seven long years. He called and I said where are you going to go. He said I am moving in with you (with wife and baby). He moved in with high hopes and left after a week. Got a better offer with his mother-in-law. He will have a long battle getting disability from the government. I read his medical papers - it said among other things long term PTSD, TBI/concussions from 2 IEDs, and others. I asked him about the TBI's etc. He said Mom I didn't tell you everything. What a long road ahead he has.
Overwhelmed at work. Does anyone notice that I am overloaded? No, ODAT or OminuteAT. Checking out my finances. Got to cut back. Noticing that my AHSober is spending way more money than I am.
I am working at being healthy. Eating better and going to bed when I am tired. Getting help when I can. I have been going to alot of AA meetings (offering to hold a separate Alanon). It seems that I am getting help and support from the A's. Learning from a Big Book study and finishing my 4th step over the phone with a friend. I said that I am lonely and they gave me their numbers. I said I am not happy and they said that what the 12 steps are for. I have a greater sense of the presence of my HP. I still sink when it comes to my AHSober. But I am learning to turn towards HP and the recovery program. And trust.
As always, you all offer such great support when I need it most. Thanks.
Nancy, what a great check-in. You are doing very well working one day at a time. Thanks for your post it reminds me of how important my daily steps are, too. How important it is to turn to HP, turn to the program turn to our al-anon/AA friends and groups, turn to love, turn to faith instead of that old stinking thinking and holing up in isolation! Hugs, J.
You are a great role model for how to keep chipping along at this rough road at my speed and in my way. I wanted to rush down the path and fell so many times.
Tried to deal with all the good, bad and ugly when if I just share with my MIP and al anon friends a bit more, they help me to carry the burdens and celebrate the progress.
I should check in more too and maybe the road would be a little less tumultuous by reaching out for encouragement or some esh of the wonderful folks here.
I hope the right job comes along and your work progresses ODAT until the feeling of overload/overwhelmed dissappears or lessens at least. I am sorry to hear of all you son has to deal with but happy to hear he is home from his military service. Care for him with prayers and miracles will happen for you and all of your family.
Thanks for your inspiration of just being you...... see, there is a ripple effect that is oh so positive. blessings and hugs, ddub
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I too come here to relax and get all the experience and acceptance and love. this is a wonderful place to come. I too come here to reflect. I actually have started a 3 ring binder with my posts.....I go back and read my first posts...what an amazing journey......Hugs to you my friend!!!
