tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post3033907647698666293..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Some Wednesday thoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-234662222493724802009-05-14T12:56:00.000-04:002009-05-14T12:56:00.000-04:00My thoughts are with you Syd.
I lost my father thi...My thoughts are with you Syd.<br />I lost my father this year and the last time I saw him "healthy," was on Mother's Day, when I made a surprise visit to Jackson, MS to visit him.<br /><br />Hugs.A. Mileshttp://www.thesecondroad.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-79545856278821729602009-05-07T19:20:00.000-04:002009-05-07T19:20:00.000-04:00I would definitely choose to slip out the door wit...I would definitely choose to slip out the door without a lot of hoopla. As for isolation, I have to work almost daily not to go there and interact with others. (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-87738100246677582782009-05-07T11:00:00.000-04:002009-05-07T11:00:00.000-04:00I seem to be always in the desert of lonelyness Sy...I seem to be always in the desert of lonelyness Syd, they always say dont they that an alcoholic in his own company is a dangerous place to be.<br />I got that feeling again of just wanting to escape from everything so expect another "Gone To Brazil" post soon.<br />Its my mind it just wont quieten since I heard they could be building more houses in the next 15 yrs still I am sure I will finally have moved to somewhere more peaceful by then.<br />I am seriusly thinking about living in a log cabin on one of Scotlands remote islands somewhere, I am so envious of your posts on your boat sometimes.<br />When I was younger where I live seemed magical but gradually over the years more and more cars, houses and congestion have invaded.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204327191044441383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-5889896230880334162009-05-07T08:40:00.000-04:002009-05-07T08:40:00.000-04:00You have floopitis, that's what I call it when I'm...You have floopitis, that's what I call it when I'm a little "off" from being away.<br />You carried a message to me-I still can't get that picture out of my head of that place with all the pictures on the wall going all the way up-that you posted.Pammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513814300181006348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-54771033677173165622009-05-07T08:12:00.000-04:002009-05-07T08:12:00.000-04:00why would slipping out the door without a hoople b...why would slipping out the door without a hoople be a defect???Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-6178030558731130592009-05-07T07:20:00.000-04:002009-05-07T07:20:00.000-04:00I really love that quote Syd....it seems to sum up...I really love that quote Syd....it seems to sum up my experience so far...Kathy Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808513070742589781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-75253018522851122402009-05-07T01:24:00.000-04:002009-05-07T01:24:00.000-04:00it is always hard to get back into the swing of th...it is always hard to get back into the swing of things. just enjoy yourself until you do.clean and crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156586299182570611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-19104709339403465052009-05-07T00:58:00.000-04:002009-05-07T00:58:00.000-04:00I get the not wanting a hoopla thing. I wouldn't l...I get the not wanting a hoopla thing. I wouldn't let anyone throw me a bridal shower because I hate being the center of attention.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354890444410748967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-44384447401684193542009-05-06T21:42:00.000-04:002009-05-06T21:42:00.000-04:00I'm thinking of mom allot these days too. Mine's b...I'm thinking of mom allot these days too. Mine's been gone for 13 years. She's been comming in my dreams often of late. <br />You sound kind of "drifty" in this post. This too shall pass.jeNNbig Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539934994452947108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-575601751071528802009-05-06T21:05:00.000-04:002009-05-06T21:05:00.000-04:00I was reading in the book "from Survival to R...I was reading in the book "from Survival to Recovery today. It all became too overwhelming after a few pages, I hear this particular Al Anon book can do that. I had to call my sister (who's only 5 months AA) to talk about our shared experience growing up. Some of my bullets I shared with her were <br />-I REALLY don't believe that I'm worthy of goodness nor love. WHY am I so empty?<br />-when feelings of islolation, distrust, fear, & loneliness come up...look them up in ODAT<br />-I will find understanding, peace & love in program<br /> All in all we ended our phone conversation professing our love for our family of origin and gratitude for AA/AlAnon and even more gratitude that we have a plan and a way to find serenity!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224437485326110451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-78614353476939177102009-05-06T20:45:00.000-04:002009-05-06T20:45:00.000-04:00I agree with Lou
I don't think they are going to l...I agree with Lou<br />I don't think they are going to let you slip out the back door.<br />Cheers!Femin Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261731875448040555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-11908288604185767482009-05-06T20:40:00.000-04:002009-05-06T20:40:00.000-04:00I feel you about your Mom. I miss mine too. It w...I feel you about your Mom. I miss mine too. It will be a lonely kinda Mothers' Day but I will be sure to hit a meeting. That usually makes me all better.Queenneeneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878991539295738244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-83858816836294082132009-05-06T20:34:00.000-04:002009-05-06T20:34:00.000-04:00Yeah. I agree with Lou. You seem like the kind o...Yeah. I agree with Lou. You seem like the kind of guy that deserves a good party. Just go with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-56111924171893269842009-05-06T18:32:00.000-04:002009-05-06T18:32:00.000-04:00I will be saying a "Hello Mom" prayer this Mother'...I will be saying a "Hello Mom" prayer this Mother's Day. I miss her, but can be close to her in my heart.<br /><br />Take care of yourself, Syd.<br />All will be well!<br />All is well!<br /><br />Prayer GirlOne Prayer Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455437909918314217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-38641867942149625822009-05-06T18:08:00.000-04:002009-05-06T18:08:00.000-04:00Oh, I love that quote.
I am sure Oxyclean is a ...Oh, I love that quote. <br /><br />I am sure Oxyclean is a good product, but that guy that invented it needs to stop yelling at me.Scott Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361224878660334532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-23099516168161191412009-05-06T17:21:00.000-04:002009-05-06T17:21:00.000-04:00Parts of what you wrote are so on target with who ...Parts of what you wrote are so on target with who I am - weird! <br /><br />Getting back in the swing of things takes time - I am grateful the doggy is OK.Wait. What?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16914656489970904052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-8594724279653249772009-05-06T17:20:00.000-04:002009-05-06T17:20:00.000-04:00"To live a spiritual life we must first find the c..."To live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude."<br /><br />Thank you for these words, Syd. I've had many moments lately where my Garden of Solitude seems Desert. Glad I can turn on the music and dance. I'm Grateful for your words and for your presence in this online Alanon/AA blog-community. Have a great meeting!GGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470610805346367972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-82557489605783205452009-05-06T17:13:00.000-04:002009-05-06T17:13:00.000-04:00I agree with Lou, I bet you don't get out without ...I agree with Lou, I bet you don't get out without a shindig. I also am happy for Oxyclean, but cleaning up after a sick kitty is easier than a dog.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319146094340817808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-37806897563230001392009-05-06T16:57:00.000-04:002009-05-06T16:57:00.000-04:00I don't think they are going to let you slip out t...I don't think they are going to let you slip out the back door, Syd.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-36242617174055631812009-05-06T15:35:00.000-04:002009-05-06T15:35:00.000-04:00Yeh, I used to go back to work to rest up from the...Yeh, I used to go back to work to rest up from the vacation. Good to be in touch for today.Zanejabbershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951592520808646104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-17906708785277094262009-05-06T15:07:00.000-04:002009-05-06T15:07:00.000-04:00I almost always get that strange, dislocated feeli...I almost always get that strange, dislocated feeling when I return from a trip to my usual life.<br />Thank goodness a few meetings will usually put me back where I belong.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-52535279323448114012009-05-06T14:13:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:13:00.000-04:00It always takes a while to recover from vacation. ...It always takes a while to recover from vacation. Isn't life funny that way?Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927048986907155785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-86770456701017072712009-05-06T14:11:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:11:00.000-04:00It seems like I always need a vacation to make up ...It seems like I always need a vacation to make up for being on vacation - for which I'd probably need a vacation to make up for... - I certainly like where this is heading...<br /><br />I am a co-founder of my home group and have about 30 (out of 150) people there on any given Saturday night who love me and support me unconditionally...<br /><br />If I miss my meeting for 2 weeks in a row, I walk in the door and they're all strangers who'd be better off if I'd just leave...<br /><br />I can relate...Ed G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15063291064985198651noreply@blogger.com