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 first stumbled into the Al-Anon rooms in January. I'm new to the miracles the program can bring to my thinking.
Last night, AH was... well, an alcoholic with all of the rights, responsibilities and privileges of that title.
AH got angry and left. He was only gone about 45 minutes.
Now, the miracle. My first thought as AH was leaving wasn't fear. I wasn't crying. I didn't say I word. I didn't beg, plead or apologize. Instead, I kept doing what I was doing before he got angry at me. Yes, I was a little shaken and baffled by his behavior. But, I had an amazing, comforting thought: I am not alone. I can call my sponsor. She will talk me through this.
That thought alone calmed me.
In alcohol insane moment #5,397, I was calm and was not alone. That is really an amazing feeling. And it made all the difference in the world.
I kinda like this serenity stuff. May I have another dose, please?
one of the very first benefits I experienced of al anon was the sense that I was no longer alone. I felt supported like I had never felt before, I was always the one who took care of everyone else. This site over the years has also helped me to not feel alone. If my alcoholic was missing and I could not sleep I came on here. I was chatting with a friend the other day about where we get our emotional support from and I said oh I am fine in this area I have lots of al anon friends welcome to the family
The magic of the program is unfolding for you. It is so wonderful to see what a difference it can make in peoples lives.
I am just thrilled to hear of your success. I still remember my first "serenity moment" when the attitude tornado blew through my kitchen. In my head, I was like, whoa, this is awesome!
Yes I love this share too. I love the seinfeld episode where everyone screams out "Serenity Now" it makes me laugh. It is so nice when you find yourself calm and at peace in the midst of a storm! Yeah for you, keep up the good work.
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Mahalo VVT...I need to hear this share...and yes you can have another dose. We get when we give. When you work it; it works...when you don't it doesn't. You worked it the way it is supposed to and then you gave it away to others. More miracles coming your way. (((((hugs)))))
I am not in a moment of serenity. My b/f drank again yesterday. He has gone to his mom's house (she is out of town) and won't come home. But honestly, I told him when he was ready to give sobriety another try, I'd be here for him but not until.
I too am only 5 months into this program and I have moments of calm about all of this...but this very minute, I'm dying...I'm dying alot! I have talked to my sponsor and my grand-sponsor and another alanon friend but it all still really SUCKS right now
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Keep reaching out by posting. It sound like you have a good support system in place. This place, MIP is a Godsend because you can post at anytime.
When my world is crashing down I start reaching out like you are. Sponsors and grandsponsors can help by suggesting what is the next right action for you. We are here for you too. Thank you for sharing.
alcohol insane moment #5,397 - hyuck hyuck, that just absolutely cracks me up - thanks for the laugh and I'll be sure to use it if'n you don't mind??
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I am strong in the broken places. ~ Unknown
All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another! ~ Anatole France
