Friday, April 6, 2012

a problem shared is a problem halved

Having so many supportive members around me sometimes makes me forget I have all these wonderful people outside of the fellowship.

I caught up with 2 old friends and it was fantastic. For years, my focus was on my problem... the addict in my life. It consumed me, to the point I couldn't be a friend to my friends. It's only through al anon, I can be a friend. I can listen, empathize with them and be there.

A problem shared is really a problem halved.

Today I was reminded not to take people for granted, and that even though I can get so consumed by my problems, I may not be the only one putting on a brave face.

I love that al anon is a program for those recovering from living with the disease of alcoholism, I love that it is a program for life and that I can pass it on, even to those who may not be affected by alcoholism.

2 comments:

  1. I like the balance now in my life and that I can use the tools in my life to achieve that balance.

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  2. Thank God for the wonderful tools of Al anon :)

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