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I'm new and reluctant to post this.. 2 alcoholics in my family and I'm a mom in grad school. I am unable to attend alanon meetings. Is there a forum with more privacy?
Welcome! It takes courage to post, you took a big step. Way to go!
You can also edit your profile to not have any inforamtion showing you would rather not share. Click on your name at the upper right above the posting list and choose edit profile.
I have this idea in my head that pax means peace in latin? Then again those classes were a VERY long time ago LOL
Aloha Pax...that does mean peace in latin. It was almost my second language. Peace is what you will find here or said another way you will find yourself (Pax) here also. There are hundreds of years of recovery here to support you and most of it started the way you are starting now. Please keep coming back. In support (((((hugs)))))
Please take whatever steps you need to protect your identity. As members of alnon, we will also respect and protect anonymity for all members. If there is an issue of your safety, emotional or physical, please be extra careful. If it's an issue of shame, please know many of us arrive in these rooms/boards with that same feeling. Including me . If you wish to chat via personal message for a little bit, please feel free to pm me, and I'll happily reply.
et in terra pax = and on earth peace. You are right there Jen. And Pax, welcome. If you stay around, you will find many caring, non-judgmental people who will help you along your way.
Best wishes,
Diva
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"Speak your truth quietly and clearly..." Desiderata
I'm trying to do the steps and I think it's going well. I've realized that I think I can control or am in charge of things which I'm not; I have some influence, but I'm not in contol. I also appear to be humble, but my ego is actually quite large.
I'd like to find a sponsor who could answer questions now and then. thanks.
Good for you! Learning as much as you can about Alanon and alcoholism is important. It was really hard for me to see what I was trying to control and make the needed changes. Sometimes it is a slow process, just keep putting one foot or thought in front of the other. You can always feel free to post or go to the chat to ask a question, even private messaging someone who's posts may have stood out to you and asking if they are able to answer something is an option until or even after you find a sponsor. Keep coming back and taking care of you!
