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.
Today's reading (Oct. 3) in One Day at a Time in Al-Anon, reminded me that sometimes I need to be gentle with the newcomer. They are not familiar with all our slogans and sayings. I don't want them to feel the outsider or act as if I have it all together and that they just need to 'snap out of it'.
I don't know what another person is going through, from abuse issues inside the home, to being on welfare, to not having enough to provide for their families basic needs. I do not need to flaunt my own success in al-anon, I let it speak for itself.
The loving interchange and help among al-anon members will guide the newcomer to a sponsor that can be understanding and sensitive to their needs. It is a great blessing to help a newcomer to navigate the waters of this tumultuous ride.
Overcome
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I can Overcome all things through my HP who strengthens me.
What a great share, and great reminder to us all.... Oops, I always have to watch for spraining my ankles, each time I step off my soapbox.... Humility is a great thing, and alcoholism & it's associated traits keep us coming back there.... When we think we know everything, we probably do NOT... :)
Thanks
Tom
-- Edited by canadianguy on Sunday 4th of October 2009 01:46:30 AM
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"He is either gonna drink, or he won't.... what are YOU gonna do?"
"What you think of me is none of my business"
"If you knew the answer to what you are worrying about, would it REALLY change anything?"
I know when I was a newcomer which still seems like yesterday I wanted to be fixed immediately and if I wasn't I immediately launched into an anti group mode. I am rather embarassed that I was so naive.
