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Thanks for that cathy. I did something today too. I went to a meeting and the sharer was sharing on her a son. I think it might be the first time ive heard anyone at a meeting in such a similar situation to mine. It was quite emotional and i got a lot from it.x
There was a brand newcomer at this mornings meeting. She is only 20 years of age and so alert and bright eyed I wanted to cheer...she didn't look anywhere near the destroyed look I was when I found the rooms. I was stunned that another old timers confirmed that this was the first meeting for the newcomer because not only did the young gal know the Serenity Prayer she also knew the Al-Anon declaration (I cheated and looked at her) and she was soooo comfortable being with the elders that made up the room. Go figure...mysterious ways for me still happen. (((((hugs)))))
Courage to Change............wow, I think that concept hit home today. My alcoholic son and his actions have always angered me to undescrible depths...I've resented him for bringing alcoholisim into my home and disrupting my peace and surenity. I've been beyond brutal toward him in the past when he goes on a binge but today things changed......not for him but for me. For the past several years, I've been unable to show him compassion and understanding when he fell off the wagon - until today.
This morning, he came out of his bedroom and asked to be taken to the detox center. Well, his Dad took him to Bridges but they were so backed up that they couldn't get him in so Dad brought him back home...to my dismay. So we're going to be detoxing at home ...................
All I can say at this point in time is:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Nice to see you again....maybe not though because of your troubles with your son. I feel for you trying to detox him at home ...I couldn't do it myself. If Bridges was full I would at least take my son to the ER and get him some Valium to ease the symptoms somewhat.
Hope all go's well with him and he will seek help.
My son has been sober a year now with him away at prison and I pray this next year will give him the strength and power to stay sober.
((( hugs )))
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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.
