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My sister as some of you know has been living with me for a few months. She has not been very driven to get a job and has not taken the apprenticeship she has been offered. I have let her know already she has to pay rent to live here and have given her the amount. I told her a month and a half ago. The date was yesterday and was going to talk with her last night, but something came up with my second business I am starting and didn't have the chance.
Today I talked with her about the apprenticeship she has given up without telling the company. I let her know I thought it was due to fear and she broke down crying. We had a talk about fears, feelings and Al-anon. I shared how I can identify where she may be at and how I can see it because I have been there. I shared some esh and how my program has aided me in those areas. I let her know I am going to a meeting tonight and she is welcome to come. She said she would give it a try!!!!! She admitted that her thinking is not very healthy after I shared with her that my best thinking got me where I was two years ago and I am getting better every day which she sees.
I sure hope she comes and hp has worked through me to aid her in even the smallest way.
She is accepting the job as she recognizes that fear of being alone and the unknown is robbing her of a fantastic opportunity. I did let her know that we will always be here and she is only four hours away from us where her job is.
I hope she went and you guys had a good productive time!!
Hugs P :)
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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
(((clep))) I'm glad your sis reconsidered and is going to take the new job. I hope you both made it to the meeting last night. Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.
She did come to the meeting and it was a good one. The topic was grief. Her daughter died in January and our father in February. She has many resentments, lots of guilt and fear, and grief surrounding it all. She said she didn't want to talk but did anyways and said she didn't know why. I shared my grief for the living family we have and the sickness they still live in.
I let her know I have a meeting we'd night if she wants to come. She said she would. I think The recognition for coming might have felt good for her. I'm excited for her.
Thanks for your prayers.
Clep that is such great news!! I will keep you guys in my prayers for continued healing. :)
Hugs P :)
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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
