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I thank all of you who have offered me love, support, encouragement, hope, strength and giggles this past year. I couldn't have done this without you!
As we leave this year behind, I hope we will be able to leave the past behind us too. This time last year my A had relapsed badly. I came home New Years Eve to find him passed out, and his friends in rehab having a party of their own. It was not a fun start to the New Year. It has been a long, hard road this year. I sometimes wondered if I was going to make it, lone enough him. How little did I know that our recoveries were two separate issues. This year hasn't been all bad, indeed there has been a lot of encouraging signs for the future. He's sober (6 months), working harder than ever on his sobriety. I'm doing the same with my recovery. We welcomed a kitty into our lives. I'd forgotten the joy a pet can bring even when the day has been rotten. I have found new life long friends on this board. So I leave the bad behind and remember the joys. The past is the past to which we can never return.
My wish for all of you is: Peace Serenity Emotional Independence Lots of Love Laughter Good Health Strength To be the best that you can be.
Happy New Year! Love and blessings to all.
Live strong, Karilynn
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
Is it in Alanon that they say they will do what we can't do for ourselves? I am up early thinking about my past year and wondering how to ring in a new year after a very difficult old year. My recovering A husband moved out this year saying he didn't want to be married and that he was giving in to his addiction. I have chosen to be in recovery instead. It has been a long and ardous task because I am not use to focusing on myself. This year brought many changes for me as well. My favorite cat died in the spring. My last son graduated from high school and went to college. My oldest son went to war. And I am alone for the first time in years.
My husband has at least been willing to talk to me. My sons are home from college. My son in the military has been able to e-mail. I have my health and I have Alanon to go to for E, S, and H. BUT best of all my new kitty is a joy! I am sitting by the fire with only the Christmas tree lights on. She is playing with the tree as only kitties can do. I think that this cat was put in my life to remind me about letting go and finding peace and serenity.
The best to all of you for the new year. In support.
