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.
The author of this page suggests that Step 1, (admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable), prepares us for a new life. If we can let go of what we cannot control one day at a time, we put our world in order through a change in our own thinking.
Reminder: I will apply the wisdom of the First Step not only to my relations with the alcoholic, but to all the people and happenings in my life. I will not attempt to manage or control what is clearly beyond my powers; I will dedicate myself to managing my own life, and only mine.
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I have thought for a number of years now, that alanon has provided me with important tools for living, that I was not able to get from my parents, school, therapists, or anywhere else I tried. I have also thought what a gift could be given if something like the 12 steps was taught in high school. That would have helped me more than any subject I was made to study.
Thank you Lyne for your service and this share. I agree. I floundered for 20 years trying to fix, change, outsmart my A losing myself and becoming crazier and crazier as I tried. I was always upset sometimes hysterical, tense, a mess. This education in Alanon taught me everything I needed to know to live again. Imagine if I had known this stuff all along? I also think in this age of addiction schools should start teaching the 12 steps. Have a great week. (((Hugs))))
I don't like being powerless, I don't like feeling powerless,but none-the-less, I am. I am not powerless over myself, I have many choices and options. But I really am powerless over others,whether it be alcoholism/addiction or the way they choose to wear their hair.
I sometimes wish I was so powerful that I could control what each and every person in my life does,that would be great! But I have to remind myself daily I am not.
