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Just want to write and say hello to everyone. I hope you all know what it means to have this support, when I need it, at my finger tips. I feel so very grateful for all I have been blessed with in my life. I feel very strong right now and as if the winds are blowing in a new direction for me. I think of Mary Poppins as I type that. When the wind blows differently its time for her to move on to help new children. I feel like as I change in my program, the wind blows differently around me, changing my outlook, and cleansing me of past worries and problems. I have been on a healthy eating kick. I have been crock potting very often. I have been excersizing. I have been painting. I have felt okay when I am over my Mom's house, just allowing her to be her and remember it's not my job to open her eyes or control her opinions or choices. I have been playing Yahtzee alot, reading alot, praying alot. I have been letting go of that illusion of control over my husband, allowing him to just be who he is, even if I don't agree with all of his choices (like smoking cigarettes, chewing tabacco.. He is currently 3 months sober and I am happy for him.) I feel very very grateful for this beautiful time on Earth I have been given. It makes me happy that God loves us so much. Anyway, I really wrote to say thanks... I read alot on here, and I am glad this site exists.
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Michelle!
No one can take away your peace of mind unless you let them.
also, I accepted the treasurer position at my home group and I feel important to the group. I purchased some literature for the first time. I guess I just feel it was necessary to take on a role in the group since it means so much in my life these days. Just thought I would share that. Thanks for listening.
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Michelle!
No one can take away your peace of mind unless you let them.
Good work Michelle! Sounds like you have found your path. Blessings and hugs
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Great share michelle!! Thank u for sharing ur journey!
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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
Michelle - you sound great! This is neither here nor there but regarding the cigarettes: I did not quit smoking until over a year and a half sober. At that point, I had accumulated enough skills in the program to do it the same way I quit drinking. Prior to that, those cigarettes were like training wheels and for some reason, I needed them. I tried to quit smoking before, but could never do it until I really quit drinking. Hence, you husband's chances of quitting smoking too down the road are greatly elevated being in the program. I know you have let go control of him but I'm posting this cuz letting go doesn't mean you don't care :).
