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Last night was a very beautiful meeting. I don't know how others do their meetings the week of Thanksgiving, I've never experienced this before.
There was a candle light meeting (it was tea candles .. lol), and we all went around the room and shared what we were grateful for this past year and blew our candles out. The room was dark I felt safe to be more vulnerable than I would under normal circumstances. WOW .. when I think about how far I have come and how much further I have to go, it's really exciting and I'm truly grateful for the fact that my AH got that dang DUI. Without the DUI I wouldn't have come to alanon, I wouldn't have the support I do and I certainly wouldn't have the wonderful friendships that alanon has allowed me to be open to.
I still struggle from time to time, the best part of this last year is the fact I have started to figure out once again who I am. I am excited about the up coming year, with all of the unknowns I know I'm going to be ok. I may not get things right all the time, I will be better able to cope and have the support that I need in order to continue to take steps forward.
Most of all I can see what a wonderful year this has been with all of it's bumps and unexpected curves. It has been the most fulfilling year in a long time. There is still one more month left of this year, I am filled with hope that this time next year I will be able to be even more grateful for the things yet to come.
Happy Thanksgiving
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
My homegroup discussed..... uh...... sex/intimacy. Those who shared were interesting. However, I'm not THAT cozy with all those people, so I kinda shut myself up like a nervous clam.
I do understand the gratitude you have regarding your husband's DUI. My husband has had 2 (are we keeping score LOL!) I look back and see where I've come from and say THANK YOU for all those bumps in the road. They made me take a few detours and I like where they led me.
Gotta get back to my youtube videos on how to make gravy. I've been a vegetarian for about 25 + years. Someone else has always made the gravy for my dinners. But that someone isn't around anymore! I have canned gravy on standby just in case I really blow it! Ooooo, gross. I know. But will my guests know?
Happy Turkey Day, Pushka!!!
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Great post and I wouldn't know because I am sick and missed my Thanksgiving meeting yesterday, darnit! Sounds so cool. They also make gravy in the jar and it is good GailMichelle. I totally relate to feeling hopeful and enjoying the growth of this year. Sending you love and support on your journey!
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