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.
Yes it has been quite awhile since I have posted on here, actually just been on here. I don't know exactly why other than I have been having an "easy" time lately and hadn't felt the need to come here. But I have also come to the conclusion that I NEED to come here anyway and read and share. I don't have to be in crisis to come here. I guess it was just today that I came to that conclusion and then I saw that my good friend had posted his 1000th post. I thought, "Wow!!" how awesome for him but what's wrong. Nothing was wrong and everything was right!! I look at him as a saviour of sorts because when I first came to MIP I was in great need and he reached out to me and sent me some super great books which I rely on daily. He did not have to do that but he did and I am forever grateful to RLC. Yes I called him out. I adore this gentleman and his wisdom has helped me a great deal through the time I have found MIP. Out of frustration and fear I found MIP online and within days RLC found me. To me that is amazing and wonderful. I was guided out of my fog and toward a light that I reach for everyday to make it through each moment. Everyday is work to get through and knowing that I have MIP to lean on any time of day or night makes life better, for me. To have this sounding board and forum is awesome. The feedback is always appreciated and sometimes even used. I am rambling now but I am glad to be back and hope that I keep coming back now that I have taken the step to reach out today. I have missed you MIP and am glad to be back. Thank you!!
This Board and alanon works so well because we are a fellowship of equals Each member is important and each one contributes to the growth of the entire.
Once we can finally stand and find some serenity I found it enriched my recovery to be able to connect with others who are on the same road and share the same principles.
I must agree RLC is a treasure on this Board. His compassion, wisdom, and ongoing courage and support are such a special gift to me.
Welcome back Michelle and thanks for posting because I'm kind of in the same place with you.
I haven't posted here in a while either, although lately I've been visiting. I'm 2+ years out of a 20 year relationship with an AH and things are going well. I visit because I fell for a man and it was a long distance relationship, spoke with him a little while back and he told me he joined AA. I really care about him, but I need a reality check because I almost did it again! I was drawn towards an A..it was exciting and fun. So I've been reading the posts to remind myself of the problems that were cause by my ex-AH hoping this will help me not to fall for yet another A.
My higher power is working for me tonight though, the ex-AH called for the first time in over a month in a rage. It's amazing how I'm entirely out of his life, but things are still my fault? I won't own it anymore though. I guess that is all the reminder I need for now.
