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.
for never have making this suggestion. Where the hell was my thinking. For the years I have been on this board and for the years that I have been the literature person in my home group and otheres; for the years that I have sat and listened to the subject of what alcoholism is doing to my marriage and family it did not once occur to me, believe, to suggest the Al-Anon (CAL) publication, The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage. My mind and memory was jarred into reality as I was reading The Forum, our monthly issue and the advertisement foldout in the back of the magazine. It isn't a big book and it is big on ESH cause I've read it in early recovery.
So this is my change...my amend...I've told on myself and on the publication. I hope this gives encouragement to some of our members who are in the alcoholic marriage crises and need additional support. (((((hugs)))))
I bought the book and never read it because my A left and never came back, ha, I should read it though, just isn't at the top of my list - spring has sprung and grass grows where I don't want it, but not where I do! Cheers!
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I am strong in the broken places. ~ Unknown
All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another! ~ Anatole France
Heck, I think you did such a terrible thing, you should send every one on the forum one of those darn books! LMAO! There are only about 9,000 people registered here! :)
Jerry I'm a fast learner and very quick forgetter. Like PP said... I think it has a bit to do with getting old... but then again, I can't say I didn't have the same problem when I was young!
I have read this book a few times, and yes, I too would suggest it to anyone who is married into a alcholic relationship.
John
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" And what did we gain? A new life, with purpose, meaning and constant progress, and all the contentment and fulfillment that comes from such growth."
lol Jerry, how could you??? I have not read this one due to the fact I am no longer in an alcoholic marriage but I will because its all about a deeper understanding that will help my progress. Thanks Jerry.x
