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.
I don't know why it takes so much courage to help myself sometimes. I am so glad I went. They were all so wonderful. It felt good to know I am not crazy and I am not alone. I always hope for quick answers and easy fixes. I don't think this is one of those times. Thanks, this site helped me get the courage to go to a face to face meeting. I am tired feeling a little relieved, read the pamphlets they gave me, and will continue to attend meetings. I want things to be different and this is just the beginning. I don't even have to blow up my whole life, I can take baby steps. Thanks!
I have to agree with you: It's awsome to find out you are not crazy! :) who would've known?* My sincerest, blessings......Baby Steps it is and keep coming back*
Gosh, Miss Carol I love success stories that start like yours. Many times people come to MIP consumed by this disease and for what ever reason, time wise or other wise find reasons not to attend their first f2f meeting. You on the other hand asked for and were given ES&H from members who wanted you to have what they have. You didn't take a baby step today, you took a giant step in your rercovery.....it only gets better. I'm so proud of you.
Recovery HUGS, RLC
P.S. I forgot one important thing and I think you will agree.......Not being alone anymore is hard to put into words !!!
-- Edited by RLC on Wednesday 23rd of June 2010 09:49:03 PM
Isn't that the truth? Going to F2F was one of the hardest things I have done. I had gone before to a different town, didn't like it, and didn't want to go back. Forward another 2 years of insanity, found this board, and also found the courage to try another F2F meeting. I can't tell you how grateful that all of you here pushed me to try again. I think alot of it is how much was I willing to "put out there"... (I don't know if they were ready for me...) But, I am so glad that I did and I now look forward to the next weeks meeting so I can go again. I am learning so much and I have met so many nice, caring people that TRULY understand what we all live with. I am so glad that there is support here and there, it really does help make our lives manageable.
I always hope for quick answers and easy fixes. I don't think this is one of those times. Thanks, this site helped me get the courage to go to a face to face meeting. I am tired feeling a little relieved, read the pamphlets they gave me, and will continue to attend meetings. I want things to be different and this is just the beginning. I don't even have to blow up my whole life, I can take baby steps. Thanks!
) But, I am so glad that I did and I now look forward to the next weeks meeting so I can go again. I am learning so much and I have met so many nice, caring people that TRULY understand what we all live with. I am so glad that there is support here and there, it really does help make our lives manageable.