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 have been on this board now for one year. Different log names and such.
wow...
I remember sitting here typing away with tears rolling down my face. The door to my office shut. Wanting to die and/or crawl into the corner and forget I even existed.
I didn't know if I wanted to stay married.. divorce.. die.. all of the above and more... I was a mess.
What a year it has been.
Here I sit today. Bright eyed and bushy tailed. I sent a text to my husband today telling him how much I love him and how proud I am of him. My parents are coming to visit for three months and I am excited about introducing my inner child to this Dad that I have today. I do most of the work on that stuff on the ACA part of this site.
I feel safe. I am ok. Most of all... guess what universe... I AM NORMAL!!!!!!
I came here not knowing what I wanted. I knew I wanted to be calm. I feel calm today.
I have read about 10 books on ACA and gone through the steps here and in the yellow workbook (ACA). I have also grabbed the slogans of Al Anon and the contact and inspiration from this board. I have done my Tai Chi stuff which helped sooo much, I have a psychologist whom I still see and a spiritual healer. I have my spirits whom I call upon at times.
I have had setbacks and bad times in the past year. Currently, I am in a good place. This board has done that for me (along with my other stuff). Also I have made connectoins with good people.
I have found my inner child here. She and I speak now. I didn't know she existed a year ago.
What an amazing journey and for those of you who have been here with me for it... I thank You all.
Good for you. When I came here seven years ago, I was a wreck. I wanted inner peace and I have that frequently now. My AHsober asked for a divorce. That is not what I wanted for myself and our relationship. But let go and let god. I too found my inner child through therapy and she is a neat person. So, all the best to you and your inner child.
Awww!!! Happy Anniversary!! It's been such a blessing to watch you grow :)
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
Yes Yes Yes!! Happy Anniversary...It does work when you work it and I am happy you came back to reveal that to us and others. Keep working it and letting us know how it comes out. ((((hugs))))
