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A big thing that changed for me in recovery was my sense of humor. I mean, it was in there and would come out sometimes before the program, but I had no ability to laugh at myself and took everything soooo seriously. It's been a really amazing experience to find humor in things - even in recovery.
Last night my AH and I were 12-stepping the dog ... first he told her that she needed a program for her addiction to our socks. He told her she could make living amends by not stealing any more socks, and make direct amends by digging out all the ones she's hidden. Then I told him that he was the one with the problem with her stealing socks, and that he was the one that needed a program. We got the biggest laugh out of it!!
Also last night, I went to an open AA meeting with my head wrapped in tape and gauze because I was having an overnight EEG at home. My sponsor walked in the meeting with me and my AH, and she said, "Well ... it's an open AA meeting. Chances are good that people here will be so absorbed in themselves that they won't even notice your head." My AH laughed and said, "Yep! Guilty as charged!"
I love that, while recovery is serious business, there is a lot of room for joy and laughter. Life was so serious for so long. :)
They always say that laughter is the best medicine. I believe that. Some of the funniest things I have read have come from AA books on humor. They're hysterical. Tim & I use to laugh till tears were coming out of eyes. Humor is good for the heart & head. I could just picture you walking into that meeting. I was sent a 12 step program for Cats. I always go back to Step 1. Keep up the great work. Much love & blessings to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
-- Edited by Karilynn on Sunday 25th of July 2010 06:25:31 AM
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My dogs are clearly ACA and we get a laugh out of them all the time. Recent example is my husband was on a 4 day camping trip with the boyscouts so it was just me and the dogs. They didn't sleep one night wihile he was gone. In turn neither did I. They were on total alert awaiting his arrival home. They have serious abandonment issues. Funny how our traits not only affect people but our furry little friends
Aloha WR....Glad you brought it here also...I love to laugh since I found the rooms of Al-Anon and also to commit sacralidge...God forbid I learn to laugh at my alcoholics actions....(((((hugs)))))
Laughter is definitely the best medicine. Not too many laughs at home with AH but what really helps me is going out with my girlfriends and having a real giggle. We are all 60+ but act like silly teenagers when together. Keep smiling, White Rabbit - life is for living.
I have certainly been laughing more light heartedly than ever before in the last 3 weeks since I began this recovery journey with the help of Alanon. Sarcasm was my defense mechanism and I am learning more and more how negative that was on my system. Now I am laughing because I feel such joy and freedom from what I once was and did. Good for you!
I was sent a 12 step program for Cats. I always go back to Step 1. 
Keep up the great work. Much love & blessings to you and your family.
