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.
Today I am taken with the realization of alcoholism in my life. My circle of family and friends are either in recovery (AA or Al-Anon) and now I am seeing the next generation of those affected by alcoholism. In my Al-Anon meeting we always take a moment of silence for all those affected by alcoholism....I found the need for me to do that today. My hope comes of course from this program and the differnece it has made in my life. The gift of the first 3 steps have given me growth way beyond my expectations...nothing is perfect everyday but how I respond by using the tools, makes it so much better.
Someone in my group told me a way to get out of our funk in the program is to do some service work in what ever form it takes. Today my friend invited me over to share my ESH with his adult daughter who is married to an alcoholic and is having all the struggles we know can happen. That I can do and I pray she will be able to take in some of my ESH and get a little hope.
So a moment of silence for all those affected by alcoholism....
Its Sunday a.m. here, and a goo dmoment to pray and reflect. I join you in interest and concern for other still wrapped up in addiction....
Our daughter live fairly close and their famiies are free of serious drinking. Our one son lives at the other end of the country and I am not so sure.
Recently I have done another fourth and fifth step. it was a great relief and brought changes. I am already a group rep. I have been able to step out and take action to promote a healthy functional group. [And do this with a minimum of fuss....]
In two weeks I will go and visit son and family. I am glad I now have the awareness to tell how things are with him and his. Just a little, I might be able to tweak things, in the right direction. The only thing I have is my own example.
I know that all addiction is beyond my control. I have really struggled with that one and learned one whole lot.
I feel relaxed and in the present moment- a real miracle- and now have confidence in myself.
That is what works Jackie...good for her...wonderful service for you. Our ESH is real and often saves lives. You will be an instrument of HP and I pray she listens and then follows your lead to the door of Al-Anon.
Light the way God...let no part of her path be dark. Let her always find the hand of Al-Anon there when she reaches out.
Thank you for your post. It is so good to be reminded that at times I have been in that place and in time, I will be there again. I am grateful for your words and for the peace they inspire in me at this moment. I will be working very hard today to pray for those affected by addiction and to step out of my pain and pray. Thank you again.
The open AA meeting I attend always ends with that saying and I love it!! I love your awareness, acceptance and action in this post. Keep doing what you are doing because it looks so very good on you!
Hugs P :)
Sending love and support!!
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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
