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.
thank you for sharing new thoughts and esh for me over this past year or more. It feels so good to be understood, not alone and someone there to bounce things off so I don't lose my mind listening to confusion.
The holidays have been more mellow and lots easier when the expectations are reduced, responsibility for others almost gone and easy does it is my mantra. My hp has helped me remember things that are important, helped me with the shopping I dislike, and been there when I am scared or not confident that I can take care of things I need to for me.
The greater gifts of the season don't come from the store but are the words spoken, the hugs given, the time spent with one another and the peaceful existance that is possible when detachment, wait & see what happens, stay on my side of the street and not give advice on what others should do all are part of our homelife.
I can see that my kids can be in a better place too as I continue to learn this new approach. They can reflect my positive and negative reactions so many of us show growth. I can also see that most important is my kids want to see me happy with what I do for me, unrelated to the A in our midst. I am able to disregard comments or beligerance and just focus on what I want to do or be. In the new year I hope to see even more of the new me and it can be all about me for a change.
I couldn't be at this place without many of you who shared and encouraged me so I send my sincere gift of gratitude to each of you for saving my life to be so much more who hp knows I can be........ just like you are or can be too. Thank you MIP family. ho ho ho hugs, ddub
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"Choices are the hinges of destiny." Pythagoras You can't change the past, but you can change the future.
Thank you, hon. We all do it together. You are as much a part of my progress as I am of yours.
In recovery,
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~Jen~
"When you come to the edge of all you know you must believe in one of two things... there will be earth on which to stand or you will be given wings." ~Unknown
Thanks for your gift of gratitude ddub. How it works - we share our esh and pain and it helps us and others. Staying on my side of the street is getting better, not reacting to my AHsober's outlandish point of view is still hard but I am more aware of my part, and showing my sons a happy mom (not a doormat) is my goal.
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. I too, am so greatful for this MIP family. I couldn't have made it without all of you. While my Tim is in a better place,I still need my program to help me through. This is a life long program. I'm glad that you are a part of it. Happy, Healthy New Year. Much love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Claus
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
You are so special and have encouraged and helped me along my own recovery and so I share with you the joy of the miracle that this family has for one another as we all share and care and love and look out for each other.
May your path continue to be straight, and smooth, and easy and may your burden be LIGHT as you journey towards your new and healthy self. I am right by your side on that path, looking forward to each step forward that we make together or on our own.
The miracle of serenity and peace and hope is wonderful in itself and I pray it continues to be so for you as you discover more of the potential powerhouse of YOU.
(((((((((((((((ddub))))))))))))))), I love you so much, take care. Suzannah
-- Edited by Suzannah at 05:16, 2008-12-30
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Out of the ruin of my past I have found the fortress of myself and I know how to defend it.
Strive for WISDOM; Seek SERENITY; NEVER compromise your INTEGRITY.
