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.
While these past two days I've been dealing with criticism from my aunt and other people who I don't know very well. At first it made me feel bad because I do have low self esteem and I felt the criticism was unnecessary. But the slogan "live and let live" made me realize that my aunt and others are there own people. They have there own journey in this life. Yes it hurts but I don't need to let it consume me. I decided not to say anything to them about there comments and I am going to let it go
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am choosing to ignore and be nice because that is in my power.
Doesn't it feel good to just "let go"? I heard someone in here say " What other people think of me, is none of my business". After throught, I realized it was such a true statement. Only we know what we need to do to be a healthier person. Change is very scary for us, but also for the people around us. They may have loved what we were, so seeing us move past that place could make them feel threatened. I know my loved ones still love me, even if they dont understand the journey I am taking. I know in the long run they will be happy to see a stronger, happier and healthier person. If any of them dont like the "new me", I will be sad, but what can I do? I need these changes for ME, and feel such support here.
Thank you ALL for being here for me, supporting me along my way, and letting me know I am not alone