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.
Just wanted to thank everyone who responded and pm'd to my 'don't exist' post.I was soooo low that day and all the kind,warm responses really helped to bring me up and out of the pit.I went to work feeling like an empty,invisible,spirit but the night went well.A couple of people had called in sick so there were just 3 of us.We pulled together and managed to get thru and get everything done and even had some laughs.I definitely mattered that night,especially to the other 2.I really like my new job and the people there.
This journey in Alanon is life long and sometimes very painful.Feelings are coming to the surface that have been hidden so long.I know that I have to walk thru the dark tunnels to get to the light on the other side.I am so grateful to have so many of you to hold my hand as I walk thru.
I haven't been able to respond much lately on the board, I just have had nothing to give.But things are definitely getting better and I feel certain I will be able to help and give again.
Part of my journey is reconnecting with the self that I lost so long ago.I have changed departments at work so I will be more active and able to lose this extra weight and get in better shape.I'll be walking,lifting,climbing,stooping,bending, a complete workout.And I get paid for it!! Traditional exercise is sooo boring, so I wanted to find a job that incorporates the same kind of activity.It's not too late for me to get in shape, I am still a young 54.Also, I work with lots of guys!! Something else I am enjoying! LOL.
Thanks again all of you for taking the time to show me that I indeed have a place here in this world.I know all who responded have their own troubles and struggles and yet you reached out and gave me a hand up.I hope I will be able to do the same for all of you.
To me there is such power in sharing our lives whether down or up. I don't know what it is but when facing adversity we are helping others. In Alanon I think we accept each for where we are at any given time.
glad to see ya here, chicky; i absolutely hate when one of my family members is feeling so low. give it the 'ol AT&T - reach out and touch someone. call, write, pray, scream, jump up and down. you give so much to us (relative) newbies... and we can all learn from each other.
keep on sharing - with love, always cj
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time to stop going to the hardware store to buy bread.
Sometimes it helps most to post when we are at our lowest......I hope you find strength from your wonderful friends here...
Keep getting thru, there is light at the end.....some days are darker than others....just take it odat, one minute at a time...whatever it takes to get thru the dark....
((()) Dru remember the poem about the invisible footprints in the sand? Well we are all your invisible hands. Glad you are feeling a little better. Luv Leo xx
