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 need to vent today. Yes, OA is definitely a different program but I personally need it today! We are starting a new meeting in my hometown this evening--it is the first meeting we have had in years. So, I work my alanon program & try to get in touch w/ my horrible weight gain. Yeah, I can do both. I am going to have my mom--my trusted servant hang in on the alanon meeting while I go to the other meeting. I am just going to have to get back on track while I suffer a little. I don't have to suffer but I do. Exercise & diet aren't enough, I have to change my mindset. I am not going to go on & on about my weight struggle to take all your time.
You don't have to agree w/ me to accept me, I know that. I am just going to have to do things to fill my time. If anyone can help me get centered I would apprecite it! I am so grateful to those in the other 12-step programs. But, I am an alanon member first. The program has done me well for over 27 years. I owe my life to all of you. I am going to have to keep the positive in mind as I continue my day. I even bought a book today about being happy. What more could I ask for? I am so blessed it is difficult to come down sometimes. Unfortunately, I have been down. I hope I can seize the day & get on w/ it!
Enough out of me! I will get way off topic if you let me!
I've been thinking about OA for myself, but I cannot find a meeting in my area at all... Do you have an on-line one you can suggest for me? Hang in there & work it! You have my support. (((Kathleen)))
Hmmm, yes Kathleen you are raising a conscience issue here... signs of good growth in a group...
I know this is an independent Alanon group, but holds very closely to Alanon principals.
I think tradition 4 kicks in here.
My SO has overweight issues... had a major crisis late last year... I bring in everything I learned from Alanon into play. And so far things are working out well. I don't expect Alanon to provide direct support- but the 12 steps work for a whole range of situations.
IN this neck of the woods, some years ago, someone was asked to leave a meeting for mentioning codependency. I doubt this would happen today. Having been locked down in an alcoholic home I DO NOT want to be shut up for everything I happen to mention.
Then again I do not want anything to stand in the way of Alanon's primary purpose.
DavidG.