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.
My daughter is going to treatment again. Her husband said they can talk with no promises on what thier future will be. I did go too the al-anon meeting here last night. To my surprise I am not alone. Our stories are different yet all the same. I could have written most of the posts others did. Last night I just sat back and read. Maybe if I come here enough and read enough I can get it through my head that this is not all my fault and that I can't make her change. I can't will it all to be ok again, no matter how much I love her. She is in treatment working on her, it is time I start working on me. Bless You All Blue
Please one more thing. What is that saying: I didn't cause it, I can't cure it, and I think there is one more part. I have been looking but can't find it. Blue
For me, in Al-Anon and AA there was this huge relief that there were "others like me", people who understood my story, were farther along in recovery, and would listen and not judge - but offer experience, strength, and hope.
I noticed the same theme working the steps. Once I took a really hard look at myself and my relationships I noticed that most people are "like me". I learned a new level of acceptance for myself and others. I don't think I would be there if I had not worked the steps.
I am so glad you went to your first meeting. Congratulations.
Tricia
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To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.
¨you didn't cause it, you can't cure it, you can't control it¨ I'm glad you went to a meeting. It's a huge comfort just to know we're not alone. Keep coming back here, there is a lot of experience, strength and hope to be found at this forum. (((Blue)))
Good for you and your daughter for both focusing on your own recoveries. My partner is in AA and fighting this illness with all his might. I have to work really hard to focus on me and try and heal the damage thi illness has done to me. I know I have a long way to go but I also now I have come along way. There is hope trust in your HP change the things you can control and hand the rest over to HP then you start to see miricles
Hi BlueLady and welcome! So glad you are here. I found a huge relief when I found MIP and the online meetings. It is a blessing to know we are not alone and that others are here to lead the path.
May you find peace in the moment as you embrace the steps and know that MIP is always here!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
How wonderful for you all.....I will keep you in my prayers...I am praying she gets it...sometimes it takes a few rehabs for the person to really want to stay clean.
Keep working on you.....you did not cause it, you can not control it, and I promise you you can not cure it....what you can do is help you....one day at a time.
This is a great great great place to start off. For some of us finding a good core meeting can be difficult. I know I first went to al anon years and years ago and I hated it. I did not want to give up wanting to rescue, control and resent people. Now I am able to do that but only with the help of this board and other resources.
Do you have the book Getting them Sober if not please get a hold of a copy. I do believe Toby Rice Drew the author can help you tremendously with expectations and reality. I would also highly recommend getting any al anon literature you can. They are all priceless.
I am so glad you are here and feeling helped.
I was over responsible my entire life letting that go has been such a gift.
