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 cannot believe how much I have grown and learned since I started Al-Anon. I had my last therapy session today because I feel so strong. Now, if I collapse next week I can call and schedule again. But, I feel like a baby bird finally ready to spread my wings and do this. I know I have not been in Al-Anon long, I know I have not been alive very long. I know I have ALOT to learn in this life and much more experiences to feel and grow from. I just feel this new way of viewing the world and myself. I really just like myself right now. Every day feels like a blessing to me. I have found some things I have grown really passionate about and I am excited to live. Even getting the coffee ready for the morning is a like a prayer of gratitude to my higher power for this evening and the expectation of a new morning to come. I woke up at 6:00AM today to go for a walk. It was magical. I do things now.. just to do them.. to live, to breathe, to feel, to be me. I am so happy I found Al-Anon. I am so grateful my life fell into shards on the ground and I had to pick them all up.
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Michelle!
No one can take away your peace of mind unless you let them.
You are a testament to the program, Michelle. I always love how hard you work your program, but you are ALWAYS willing to learn and grow and you're not afraid to admit backslides and flaws.
Congratulations on your graduation from therapy; I'm glad to hear you won't hesitate to go back should you need it. And even if you do, your need will be coming from a place of awareness, which I am guessing is a HUGE change from the state of mind that landed you there in the first place.
Woo hoo!! That is so awesome Michelle!!! I'm so glad to be sharing this journey with you!
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
It is a gratitude that you pass it on to others Michelle. What you're getting as a result of what your doing is marvelous and miraculous considering where you came from. It works when (and cause) you work it. Thanks again for bringing it here. A morning walk is a good idea...will let you know. At the moment the drill is get the pups out for a pre-breakfast walk and I do some early morning chants (cultural) for my spirit. ((((hugs))))
Congratualtions on your last therapy session! That is huge!!! I remember when I stopped going and it really did feel like I was a birdy spreading my wings to fly. I still occassionally called my therapist when I needed support but the calls got fewer and fewer between. Then Alanon came along.....my opinion? It was my HP gently guiding me to what was best for me next. I love hearing about you talk about HP stuff. Yes, I see lots of growth and passion that just exudes from your posts. Thanks for sharing and for sharing....the sky is the limit!!
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It is very difficult to have a pity party when I am celebrating all the gratitude I have in my life!
It will aither work out, . . . or, . . . It will work out."
