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.
So, for the last few days I have not had the chatter in my head that says stuff like OMG where is she, who is she with, is she lying, is she drinking, is she gambling, is she by any chance telling the truth????? It is from all the help I'm getting from you guys, from my sponsor, from my F2F, from my reading, etc., that I have gotten hold of my brain again. It is mine, at least for today, and it is not being controlled by codependent chatter, fear, and useless thinking that just had spun me into an emotional hole. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Lyne
Oh the "what ifs" can take the life out of you can't they. The stinking thinking can drive you crazy. So happy to know your are learning to control your emotions. What a sense of relief it is.
Keep up the good work because it gets better everyday my friend.
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Lord, put your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth
Speak only when you feel that your words are better than your silence.
Great use of program tools Alanon does not promise that we will not be tempted to go back to old behavior. I t gives us the tools that when old behavior surfaces we can respond in a constructive manner and move forward.
Awesome program at work! I know once I realized I found a little serenity working my program I dove in and haven't looked back. I have no regrets and my life just keeps getting better and everything is no longer a crisis. Sending you much love and support on your journey!
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Sending you love and support on your journey always! BreakingFree
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" Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
"Serenity is when your body and mind are in the same place."
So what you're saying is that "this will work if I continue to work it"? Okay I'm with you...I'll continue to work it then and thanks for the ESH share. (((((hugs)))))
Lyne!!!!! You have made so much progress in this program. I feel happy about the increasing strength and serenity I see in your shares.
Signed: One of your cheerleaders!
I still have the occasional 3 a.m. chatter in my head...but am doing so much better with the help of alanon tools and this board. I call it "spinning" -- I am thankful too. Not headed to crazy town.
