The material presented
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to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
And after all that, feeling all upset and confused, I turned off my computer and decided to spend the weekend technology free, just hanging with my daughter and thinking happy thoughts. So we snuggled up on the couch to watch a tv show and suddenly, there is this terrific wailing and screaming coming in the window. So I peer through the curtains and see the neighbours and their kids pointing to our house and crying as though they've just seen someone get murdered in our garden.
Which they kinda had. I looked down to see my dog eating their beloved pet bunny in the drive-way. OMG I couldn't bring myself to even go outside again after facing the family.
So I spent my relaxing, technology free weekend weeping, shaking my head and saying "So my dog is a murderer. Great".
Oh oops I see the irony of saying "technology free" and then watching tv...lol I meant "electronic communication free" ie no internet or phone.
"Unexpected gifts". I like that, perhaps I should have phrased it that way when they neighbours came to collect their decapitated bunny from my yard. Like, "Well, look on the bright side. Now you can all enjoy a lovely rabbit stew". lol. Gawd.
I was just thinking that- I should apply what I have learnt from alanon-
So, my dog has a problem with small furry animals. I didn't cause it, I can't control it and I can't cure it.
I've been feeling sad for him because now, he'll be unable to enjoy the freedom the other dogs in the street enjoy of roaming free and playing together in the afternoons. But, he brought it on himself, and unless he gets into recovery, that's just how it will be for him from now on.
But He keeps me going !