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.
Over the years I heard of people being in recovery for years and I never understood it. Like, why aren't you done? Well, now I get it. It is so easy to slip back into the mess that I became accustomed to. Two weeks ago I was happy and serene. This past week I am set back a bit with unreasonable expectations of my A, and I am experiencing some anger which was gone. So I am practicing my tools and I know I will be OK again. I just have come to understand how years of negative programming just don't go away. It will take focus and practice, for a very long time. I can accept this. Lyne
Dear Lyne, thanks for your honest reflection. I agree this truly is a one day at a time program. I find that as I practice these principles in all my affairs, I am better able to catch myself before I slip into a deep hole.
There is a reading in the Courage to Change that tells us that" the birds of fear and worry will always be flying overhead just do not allow them to build their nest in your hair." I do believe, before program they had many nests in my hair.The steps, meetings and sponsor helped to set them and me free so that they could fly overhead and not nest. My aim is to continue to not pull them in.
I do believe, before program they had many nests in my hair.The steps, meetings and sponsor helped to set them and me free so that they could fly overhead and not nest. My aim is to continue to not pull them in.
