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.
My name is Slogan_Jim and I am a grateful member of al-anon.
Lately, looking around me and seeing so many people struggling with things, I am feeling very blessed. I was recently offered overtime at work, while others are looking for work. I have found a path to recovery from living around alcoholism, while others still struggle.
I have watched my parents lives fall apart, while I have found prosperity and the tools to maintain it. I have found hope.
I have friends that still love me despite my upbringing and my trouble with intimate relationships.
I see people having to leave my building because of rent increases. it makes me sad. Sometimes I start to even feel guilty for my success. Then I remember that I have worked hard and noone gave me a darn thing. Sometimes I feel I need to credit the alcoholic. It was his disease that gave me the will to go for it.
I have asked God for help. He answered. He wasn't going to give it to me nor give it to me right away, but he helped guide me and show me to healing.
Tis the season -- which Xmas special is it that has the Winter Warlock who's heart melts...then he and a Chris Kringle sing "Just put one foot in front of the other!"
I've been singing that to myself...your post made me think of that...we can do this.
Good one, Jim... ...