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.
My higher power was listening. I've been reaching out, trying to find companionship and comfort. I went to one of my regular al anon meetings this evening. The speaker was a woman who I enjoy hearing very much. She is frequently the first to share after a qualification and never forgets to thank the speaker for their qualification. I thought she deserved the same thanks and rose my hand to tell her so which led me to mentioning how I've been feeling like I've been shopping for oranges at the hardware store lately and how I can't seem to find the grocery store! For the first time in over 9 months of attending this meeting, other attendees approached me after the meeting to lend support and encouragement, to commisserate and remind me that I am not alone. I feel so much better. Now if I could only find a sponsor! You'd think that with the plethora of dysfunctional people in NYC it wouldn't be such a quest! But it seems that most of the folks I meet in the fellowship are either relative newbies like myself or overtaxed with existing obligations and this unable to take on sponsoring someone. I'm keeping my optimism up though! My higher power will hear me and help me out when she sees fit!
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--Mare
Grateful member of Al Anon
"Live in and for the day, each and every day, starting right now."
Janet Geringer Woititz, Ed.D., "Marriage on the Rocks: Learning to Live with Yourself and
an Alcoholic."
I know what you mean, the meetings I go to have very FEW people who have worked all the steps. But I keep listening. And I am learning. And I have someone to call that helps me not live so much in my head. Its so nice to share and have all these people come up and encourage me at the end of the meeting. I am about ready to start signing up to chair a meeting near me, because when I sign up, I go back. I am glad you got some results after you shared! HUGS! THanks for sharing here too! It works when we work it!
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-youfoundme
Let go and let God...Let it be... let it begin with me...
Oh my gosh, Mlkiss, that is terrific! I am so glad you felt a connection with other people....and then they approached you after the meeting. HOORAY! I think that is fabulous, good for you! I think a sponsor will appear. God is never late as He always has perfect timing.
Good for you, Mlkiss. I know that feeling. Having the support of our fellow members is invaluable. Personally, I don't know if I can survive a life with an AH without program. In terms of sponsor, the right person will appear when you least expect it. Keep listening and sharing. Hugs to you.
That is wonderful!! Lots of luck, i look forward to reading what happens next!
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.- Maya Angelo
