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'd love to read anything pertaining to my situation, and how I may better cope. What books do any of you recommend, what was one of your favorites,etc...
One book that totally focuses on me/us is Paths to Recovery, the 12 step book. I have learned sooooooooooooo much about myself -- some good, some not so (I need to change) things . I also attend a "step" meeting where each week we work on a step and share our experience, strength and hope on that step. I recommend them too.
When I first came to Alanon, a piece of very good advice I received was "don't make any major changes for six months" - it could be don't get divorced yet; don't leave yet; don't get married, whatever depending on your situation.
With continued recovery and attending meetings, just in me alone, the changes over the six months was huge.
Keep coming and posting, yours in recovery,
Maria123
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If I am not for me, who will be? If I am only for myself, then who am I? If not now, when?
My favorite books... by far.... are the "Getting Them Sober" books, volumes one thru four, by Toby Rice Drews. They were lifesavers for me, and very practical, easy to read books.... I was so amazed when I picked up volume one, believing that NOBODY could possibly understand all the chaos in my home, and there was my life splattered all over chapters 1, 2, 3, etc...
Tom
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"He is either gonna drink, or he won't.... what are YOU gonna do?"
"What you think of me is none of my business"
"If you knew the answer to what you are worrying about, would it REALLY change anything?"
. I also attend a "step" meeting where each week we work on a step and share our experience, strength and hope on that step. I recommend them too.
