tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post4233743684033039826..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: RequiemUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-42171023191887778632009-10-17T16:05:14.782-04:002009-10-17T16:05:14.782-04:00I can't find the words to express my gratitude...I can't find the words to express my gratitude you shared such a post,Syd.Addiction is dark but not hopeless.Addictions have stolen many bright spirits from my life but their deaths inspired me to share hope for others.Our blogging does that too..Every little bit of compassion does.<br />xoxoTabitha.Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462651710980805568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-2749254713996793492009-10-17T13:16:09.309-04:002009-10-17T13:16:09.309-04:00I feel a need to watch that movie....I so want to ...I feel a need to watch that movie....I so want to get into the 'mind'. I'm not sure it will answer my questions but I feel I can never 'move on' or let go without at least trying everything I can to understand. I like your list. I have started doing gratitude lists but they are still so superficial....I'm struggling to let go. Your posts are beautiful.Chic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01803588856685163353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-75872532692795432352009-10-17T11:19:49.617-04:002009-10-17T11:19:49.617-04:00PS I remember the reviews for that, The Name of Th...PS I remember the reviews for that, The Name of The Rose, and several others now considered classics of their kind... even the BBC's top man Barry Normal/sorry Norman hadn't a clue of the true significance of what he was watching, <br /><br />...know what I mean..?Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-71419565527339714222009-10-17T11:18:44.174-04:002009-10-17T11:18:44.174-04:00I'VE WANTED TO WATCH THAT FILM FOR ****ING AGE...I'VE WANTED TO WATCH THAT FILM FOR ****ING AGES AND IT'S <strong>NEVER ON!</strong>Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-52069224915669715852009-10-17T03:41:57.561-04:002009-10-17T03:41:57.561-04:00Requiem is a hard movie to watch, but a good one n...Requiem is a hard movie to watch, but a good one never-the-less. My son loves it, which scares me.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-24374784002687026742009-10-16T23:24:55.831-04:002009-10-16T23:24:55.831-04:00It is so odd what feelings movies can elicit in us...It is so odd what feelings movies can elicit in us. Whenever I go out into the night after watching an episode of Dexter the world seems so dark and interesting.Scott Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361224878660334532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-74034178231451869672009-10-16T23:08:37.690-04:002009-10-16T23:08:37.690-04:00I think I am going to watch that movie. Movies li...I think I am going to watch that movie. Movies like that remind me of where I once was, or make me grateful that I was never THAT bad. Either one is good at keeping me sober.<br /><br />Thank you for your continued support! I always appreciate your comments.DMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546131126439484912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-69999772874878037852009-10-16T22:15:33.534-04:002009-10-16T22:15:33.534-04:00Like clean and crazy said, I don't need remind...Like clean and crazy said, I don't need reminders.<br /><br />I'm grateful for a weekend away at a small town AA round up and visiting a friend who is in dire straits health wise.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929609187341391412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-61392865705431866602009-10-16T21:27:24.426-04:002009-10-16T21:27:24.426-04:00Glad you never acted out your destructive thoughts...Glad you never acted out your destructive thoughts. That was one thing I did. Felt like the only way to feel better was to "punish" myself. That lead me even deeper into my alcoholism.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me I am past all of that.<br /><br />Thanks for your post.Sobr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01620821242347615150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-71506252508788393172009-10-16T21:07:32.755-04:002009-10-16T21:07:32.755-04:00I'm thankful you didn't trudge down that r...I'm thankful you didn't trudge down that road to despair and hopelessness. Your gratitude list made me smile. We're still practcing hope and patience here. Read about it tomorrow before the birthday party, if I can get up that early. You're a winner, Syd.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-38628119262446295292009-10-16T20:43:36.158-04:002009-10-16T20:43:36.158-04:00It is about time for us to see a movie together. P...It is about time for us to see a movie together. Prayer Girl will have to choose--I do not keep up with that stuff any more.<br /><br />PEACE!steveronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498524940140288735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-87450565397130327912009-10-16T17:08:27.347-04:002009-10-16T17:08:27.347-04:00The movie - heavy!
Your gratitude list - light!
...The movie - heavy!<br /><br />Your gratitude list - light!<br /><br />PGOne Prayer Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455437909918314217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-61027676704755106572009-10-16T16:18:00.145-04:002009-10-16T16:18:00.145-04:00powerful indeed. I have never seen this, maybe som...powerful indeed. I have never seen this, maybe some day when I need to fill in a bluemood I will.<br /><br />Wishing you a happy weekend!Wait. What?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16914656489970904052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-48081128498912069582009-10-16T15:24:52.381-04:002009-10-16T15:24:52.381-04:00syd, I do believe what I admire about you aside fr...syd, I do believe what I admire about you aside from your general smarts, perfect spelling and absolute dead on word selections in your post is this: You always find the most simple things to enjoy. I have always been connected if you will to the earth ( could be my bloodlines or just my state of mind-who knows - don't care). A wind is so much more than what it seems and you are grateful to have the nip on your nose. Brava!! never forget the simple things. Good to be back one day at a time. :) TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-64899927337520777972009-10-16T14:27:57.293-04:002009-10-16T14:27:57.293-04:00i cannot watch movies or shows about addiction, ma...i cannot watch movies or shows about addiction, makes my arms hurt, seriously. wes wanted me to watch this one called Trainspotting, oh my gosh, there was nothing but shooting up and all the wonderful stuff that goes with it, then there was this horrible scene where the female addict woke up and found her little baby dead because they were too busy getting high so they ignored the baby, who by the way was in every scene, i made him turn it off.<br />I cried and cried and I will not watch movies like that because i was that way, thank god I am not any more. for that i am grateful. great gratitude list!!clean and crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156586299182570611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-83792174221431447212009-10-16T11:42:18.612-04:002009-10-16T11:42:18.612-04:00That movie is INTENSE!! Great list, Syd.That movie is INTENSE!! Great list, Syd.positively presenthttp://www.positivelypresent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-89504826787826171372009-10-16T11:28:50.912-04:002009-10-16T11:28:50.912-04:00What a wonderful list!
I think I'm going to h...What a wonderful list!<br /><br />I think I'm going to have to watch that movie.diane dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412881863305184310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-79549237187370058302009-10-16T10:59:09.972-04:002009-10-16T10:59:09.972-04:00Have fun at the party, Syd.Have fun at the party, Syd.Sarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-83534312921302156272009-10-16T10:42:03.195-04:002009-10-16T10:42:03.195-04:00'the only thing we have is the power to dream&...'the only thing we have is the power to dream' that is actually very positive i think. i don't know how it relates to the movie, but by itself i like it... as for movies like that (i haven't seen that one specifically), i understand your emotions. i've seen movies where i walk away, completely deflated, i think is the best way to describe it. thanks for the post!Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.com