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.
I am grateful today for MIP and the online alanon outlet.
When I first started I did not own a vehicle and was so depressed and repressed that I could not entertain the thought of figuring out how to get to a face to face meeting. I learned alot from my online friends and they encouraged me to go to face to face meetings
It was the need to get to meetings that motivated me to rent cars from Enterprise on the weekends for $9.99 a day and go to a Friday night meeting. Then I had the car so I was able to meet in person a friend I met on MIP. SHe turned out to be a lifesaver. Reflecting and questioning things that I would tell her. I lived an awful existence for a long time and never questioned the status quo. My husband drank 24/7 and was angry and abusive, and I was miserable. That was my world.I was trapped in my cocoon of denial that there was a problem.
But as awareness filled my mind and I read and listened to the experience strength and hope of other people who were happy and smiled and even joked around I knew, I wanted some of that.
And I did what I had to do to get it.
Today I am happy and proud and still growing in the program ODAT.
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Megan
If you want things you never had you need to do things you have never done
Many congratulations to you Megan on your anniversary. Your journey is a wonderful testimony to the goodness of alanon. I am delighted to be on the journey with you.
I've been in Al-Anon for almost 3 years - never heard anything about a "Butterfly pin" I often attend Birthday nights at the local AA meetings to celebrate our friends in recovery sobriety birthdays, and have often wondered why we don't get that in Al-Anon. I know my "Road to Serenity Date" began on 09/03/03, but our group doesn't have any type of celebration. I would like to present it at a group conscious if it is CAL.
Thanks again - and congratulations your year just made all our recovery stronger,
Rita
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No matter what me and my God are going to be ok, even better than OK -
Megan - I hope this comes across the right way and I dont offend. Do you think your recovery is mostly based on your divorce or on AlAnon? Was it your divorce that helped you become more independent? or was it AlAnon? What would have happened if you divorced but didnt join AlAnon? what difference would it have made if you joined AlAnon but stayed married? what helped the most?
Your story is so inspiring! Really, it means so much to read about how really working the program has changed your life.
How beautiful that you feel that you have gotten as much as you have given...which is a lot .
Your positive and loving words of encouragement, along with wonderful example fo hard work on yourself, have really helped me, and others, along our way.
Thanks for showing us how our life can change when we work hard to work the program...and help each other.
Many many sincere wishes for the health, and happiness that you so strongly deserve.
What an inspiration you have become to so many of us.
You were the first person that greeted me to this board and gave me hope then. I am honored to call you friend. I am incredibly proud of you. You have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that it can be done. All you have to have is a bit of faith and determination and work the program. Thank you for the many lessons you have taught me,for your friendship, your humor and love. We are honored to have you here.
Pipers Kitty sends you an extra big "MEOW" and if she could she would send you her most prized possession a mouse. But she can't reach the mailbox. Here's to you!
Love and blessings to you my friend.
Live strong,
Karilynn
P.S. Thanks for the cookies they were yummy!
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
you are such a beautiful person inside and out! congrats to you and your friend on your accomplishments and progress you've made in program. i'm so happy to have met you and to see how much you've grown! you continue to be an inspiration to me!
You have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that it can be done. All you have to have is a bit of faith and determination and work the program. Thank you for the many lessons you have taught me,for your friendship, your humor and love. We are honored to have you here.
But she can't reach the mailbox. Here's to you! 
