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 this fixer who couldn't fix himself other than to turn himself over to those who could and would; is the realization of what happens when I turn myself over without fear, anxiety, projection and the other "fear" tools I use to have.
While others were trying and doing their part to "fix me" I was participating in the process by not being resistant and self centered and controlling. I relaxed and let go and actually had a lot of laughs and got to know all of those people who stepped up. I have new members of my "Ohana" which in Hawaiian is "Family". I got to know them and brought positive personality into the mix which have been revived and restored by recovery. We laughed alot and were interested in each other. It was a party...just imagine what we bring into our own families when we give our recoveries away. Another proof that "this program works when I work it". I'm staying in school. Teach me.
Isn't it cool when we are able to add tool box tools to our tool box that were didn't even know existed. And how blessed you are, as we all are, to have found family that love and care for us.
I am so blessed to have you in my family.
Mandy
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"We are not punished for our unforgiveness, we are punished by it" Jim Stovall
Oh Jerry, what a lovely and true post....I give the program by my example...People see the new Neshema vs the old one adn they go "wow, you have so changed...I LIKE the change....." oh yea, we are NOT alone.....((((hugs))))
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Live and let live and do it with peace and goodwill to all!!!!
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
