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Karilynn


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((((((((Family)))))))),


Good morning.  I've been struggling a bit with a few things.  Nothing major, but things that have been just causing me a bit of angst. Kind of stuck, not moving foward, etc.  Well I went to do my daily mediation reading from Hazelden this morning and this is what it said.  I urge you to check out the www.hazleden.org website as they have all kinds of recovery books (CAL approved too). 


I can't handle it, God. You take over. - Anonymous


The life we lived in the dark world of our disease was a terrifying one.  It was as if we were perched on a tiny ledge thousands of feet up the side of the mountain.  The drop was straight down.  We never dared to look up or down because we so desperately feared failing.  All we could do was feed our disease and tremble in fear.  We were stuck.  There was no room on our ledge for anyone else.  We were all alone.  Every day, little bits and poeces of our perch would fall off.  All we could do was wait.


Finally, out of desperation, we looked up and saw thousands of people urging us to climb. They reached down and created a human chain for us to climb. All we had to do was to let go of our perch and take the hands extended to us.  We stood, looked up, let go, and took the hands.  We were safe.


I am not stuck any more.  I've let go of my fear and accepted help when I needed it.


From the book: Easy Does It by Anonymous


I like to think of my Alanon Family here as my human chain to help me climb up that hill. Baby steps in my recovery. But I can feel all of you holding on to me nice and tight and not letting me fall back into that chasm.  We all slip in our program.  We all get out of it.  But we can climb back up.  I have to remember that when I am feeling out of sorts.  You are all here for me, as is my HP.  Sometimes I just have to step back, let go and let you be there for me.  For here I am never alone in my fears, frustrations nor my joys as long as I am here with all of you.  I found you at my lowest time, and you are still here with me through my greatest joys and even my so-so days.  For that I am eternally greatful.


Love and blessings to you all.


Live strong,


Karilynn & Pipers Kitty


 


 



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((((karilynn))))

Just wanted to give you a hug sister :) ((((big tight squeeze)))))
With hubby gone I've had a few small trials too. I used to complain that I had to do everything when he was active. Now I REALLY have to do everything from decisions with my son to plumbing to car purchases..lol
There is no resentment, just pressure, not enough hours in the day..

I too am grateful to be able to post or go in to chat and decompress with my friends. They are always there with open arms.

Then there are days like today, hubby's 8 mo. sober anniversary, when every bit of stress is worth it. I am reminded to forget all those little things, give thanks to my HP, my A, for his awesome strength, and the Alanon members that keep me strong and focused.

Your sister in recovery,
Christy






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((((karilynn))))


Thank you so much for posting that.  You are definitely part of my human chain to climb up with and my human net to catch me when I am falling.


Everyone here is such a blessing to me, I don't know that I could ever truly express that in a way that would do it justice.


Thank you for being here!


Take care of you!



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TLC2


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OMG! That was sooo beautiful! Wish I had a way with words like you do, so will just say DITTO from me :) ((((((((((MIP))))))))) family, with love, TLC

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I have definitely felt that much of my life, alone, totally alone.


Maresie.



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