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It's been a long time since I posted or replied here so I thought I'd stop by and let you all know I'm doing ok.
It's now almost 6 months since my AH passed away, and I honestly can't believe it's that long.
So what have I been doing?
I've been spending a lot of time reading about grief, participating in an online grieving group as well. They are a wonderful group of people who have offered me a lot of support in my darkest hours - in much the same way all of you have done for me here. I remain eternally grateful to all of you for that support.
I've also been continuing with my al-anon recovery in my face to face meetings, taken up some service work and participated in my state's weekend convention. Many blessings have come my way in continued recovery.
I'm going to try and visit this board more often going forward and I'm looking forward to connecting with members old and new.
You have done so well you are an inspiration to me. Your wise, insightful words do so much to comfort me in my distress, I am pleased that you, too, are finding comfort. I hope recovery continues for you.
rocky had to give you a hug and welcome you back here. You are hanging in and doing well.loss is such a hard one. Rock I still grieve the AH I lost in 81!
I hope you will allow yourself alll the emotions you feel,don't stuff. naps for some reason always helped me,and of course a warm basset against my tummy.
We love our A's. All of us do. it is the disease we cannot stand. Please pick yourself lotsa flowers and bring them in.
It's made my day seeing you back. We've missed you. You sound good. I too am shocked at how much time has gone by since my beloved Tim left this earth, almost 2 years. There are times when it seems like yesterday. Don't be a stranger. We've missed your ESH. Much love & blessings to you and your family. Scratch Midnight's ears for me.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
I am so glad you have focused on taking care of yourself. Some cultures allow a full year for grief. I know I have grieved more than a few years on letting go of the ex A.
Rocky, I am very new to this board, having written my first post after losing my alcoholic mother just a week ago. It has been a time of such incredible pain for me. Reading your post above has given me hope. I am so very sorry for your loss and I would never wish the pain of loss on anyone, but I thank you for sharing your story. You have inspired me to find and attend my first alanon meeting immediately. Other members suggested this in response to my previous post, and I had been letting it marinate...but reading your post has nailed home for me just how important it is. Thank you. Lots of hugs and love to you. Best, Robin
