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el-cee


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My vocabulary has really grown these days. I use words like grateful, honesty, serenity, truth, courage, actually there are quite a few people i know with these names!!!! These words meant nothing to me before really. Living with the disease of alcoholism means there is no way these behaviours can be developed or understood. Its mostly denial, resentment, self pity etc that dominate an alcoholic home.

Another word I am becoming more familiar with is humility. It means 'the quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people : the quality or state of being humble'. 

I was looking back over my old posts and during times of crisis or crazy thinking the people here have really helped me, they have given me suggestions and have let me express myself, who I am in that moment whether I am talking Al anon or not. That is where I aim to get to, Im not there yet. Newcomers can annoy me at times, sorry, I know Im the devil, but they do. The good news, I realise that its about me and is still part of my unhealthy way of thinking so it reminds me that Im still a newcomer too with so much more to learn. This makes me think that I have probably annoyed a couple of people too in my time. To them I say - take what you like and leave the rest!!! Lol, only kidding. It is a good saying though, take what you like and leave the rest. I think I will work hard on doing just that. Thank you for being here for me in the good and bad moments of the last year and a half, thanks for accepting me unconditionally.x



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I use a lot of positive words like that now that I never did before as well. Thank you for being here too!
(((el-cee)))

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Dear LC ,
Thanks for the reminder. I too developed a new, positive vocabulary after working the Steps and attending alanon. I remember the time I could not even say the word "Gratitude" --.it stuck in my throat and admitting that I was fearful was not possible. How great is this program!!! I love the fact we can be honest and imperfect and know that others in program understand as few others can. Being humble  allows me to I accept the fact that am an imperfect human and not "God".no

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My life is so different now... So different that I forget.

When I went to my first meeting I cried half the meeting. I complained for a solid 6 months. Yep.

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You are most welcome, el-cee.  When I see people working their program, as you have, it is a pleasure to witness.  I have people in my life that stand with me when I am walking through my muck and discovering my pearls and I am happy to be a person standing with others walking in their muck and discovering their pearls.  Humility is indeed a pearlaww

I read a quote recently that went something like this...."our job here is to walk each other home".  isn't that sweet?



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It's been easy for me to spend time with you on the board, el-cee. I love that you work your program in earnest and are reaping the benefits of that work.

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((( el-cee )))

You have come so far. Lot farther then I have come. I see the difference because of your dedication to program and working with a sponsor....something I don't have. I'm not saying you can't learn about your mistakes in life by yourself but with the personal help you move forward so much faster to understanding, kindness and love you have developed.

Well anyways.....I'm so happy for you and I'm grateful to be part of your life in this little way and that you can show me how it's done.


((( hugs ))))


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El-cee I love your avatar. That is my absolute favorite. (((HUGS))))

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el-cee


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Thank you everyone, the support here is really nice and so comforting too.x

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I love this post El cee, you show your funny personality and your growth!

hey I annoy myself sometimes...Sometimes I am sick and think oh for petes sake, what do you want? You are married to an A! lol NOT a good response and I am insane in pain at the time.

I encourage alllll to vent. We have to get that poison out. You are a special bug ms el cee!



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Elcee - if you are a devil then the world is an even better place than I ever imagined!
Sending ((((((hugs)))))))

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-- Edited by el-cee on Thursday 29th of May 2014 01:14:06 PM

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