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going to my first weekened conference at the end of the month it is called new beginnings. I am really looking forward to it I am going with 6 members from my group some who have been in alanon for over 20 years. My sponsor said there will be al anon and aa meetings and it is up to me what meing I choose to attend. I am thinking keep the focus on myself and just attend the alanon meetings. I have attended an aa meeting before and it gave me a greater understanding that this really is an illness. However they frustrate me also cause I wish my A was on the programme.
really trying to work steps 1 2 and 3 focus on myseld mind my own business and trust Hp. I am becoming more aware everyday of mistakes I am making, this programme seems so hard to actually put into practice foe me. BUT I WONT GIVE UP
Good for you for not giving up... I too was very overwhelmed when I first came to al-anon but that is what I came for...lol... Keep coming back because it does work if you work it... As for the steps I have not mastered them as of yet... I was told to do them at my own pace and not to rush them... Others have told me to get a sponser... I haven't done that yet either but they say that is a big help...
I know that the al-anon program F2F (face to face) meetings really help me as well... I have met a great bunch of people that don't think i'm crazy... and this MIP family has helped dust me off and get me back into my life... It was really hard for me to "Let Go & Let God" when I first started because I was always tryin to take over ever thing in my life, and "handle it" even things that was out of my control... NOW Since alanon, I remind myself of the Serenity Prayer about 30 times a day if thats what I need...
I have only been here a short while, and yet feel like al-anon has finally gave me my life back, my power, my HP, and well ME... Wish you nothing but the same, keep coming back and let us know of your progress....
Wow Tracy...going to a conference with members with 20 or more years of recovery for me use to be a no brainer...Follow them...follow them...follow them. The old timers know the trail. Stay on the trail. After time yourself you may look back on your own journey and find newbies on your heels also. The 12 steppings of old timers saved my life and allowed me to earn the time myself. Hook on to their rear bumper and allow yourself to be towed around and keep your ears open for all of the pearls of wisdom they keep dropping. Have a great conference and report back.
