tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post6191689891794470942..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Taking the high roadUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-39257267635047812292010-01-21T03:54:00.308-05:002010-01-21T03:54:00.308-05:00self examination is hard. But the reward is hugeself examination is hard. But the reward is hugeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-6274683793695841812010-01-20T09:47:26.815-05:002010-01-20T09:47:26.815-05:00"when I choose to take the high road in situa..."when I choose to take the high road in situations it is often the result of having taken the low road at an earlier turn along the path."<br /><br />That is a statement that only can come about from a fearless and honest look inward. Your sponsee is in good hands. I can be a slow learner too..He'll get there if he is tired of being where he is stuck now. I'll pray.<br /><br />namasteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128247878961221421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-54010028289063345482010-01-20T09:40:26.826-05:002010-01-20T09:40:26.826-05:00Wise post, Syd. I'm not into work this week ei...Wise post, Syd. I'm not into work this week either. The weekend can't come soon enough.Sarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-78451376884925037732010-01-20T08:04:53.416-05:002010-01-20T08:04:53.416-05:00People who have been down these roads have so much...People who have been down these roads have so much more compassion than those who don't understand that they have - (but they usually have anyway).Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-56595031737107082242010-01-20T07:29:57.286-05:002010-01-20T07:29:57.286-05:00your sponsee is fortunate to have the opportunity ...your sponsee is fortunate to have the opportunity to practice the Steps and work through his stuff with someone who's been down the road and lives the program. I'll say a little prayer for you guys!Scott M. Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588618061480681504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-57244324272941492932010-01-20T04:11:18.104-05:002010-01-20T04:11:18.104-05:00So often when I listen to judgmental statements, I...So often when I listen to judgmental statements, I now hear that self-punitive voice hidden below the surface -- I can't forgive myself so how can I forgive you?<br /><br />Compassion -- your post is full of it.Mary LAhttp://louisey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-3202980816647728642010-01-20T01:50:46.177-05:002010-01-20T01:50:46.177-05:00I'm in the middle of my fourth. It's been ...I'm in the middle of my fourth. It's been tough - dragging all the stuff out that I work so hard to forget. I like what you said: "each of us has a part when resentments are born." It's been good for me to take the next step in sorting out what's mine and what's not. thanks Syd.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170906912542161177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-73808576807219757932010-01-20T00:01:38.137-05:002010-01-20T00:01:38.137-05:0015 weeks - woo hooo!
I think your sponsee (all of...15 weeks - woo hooo!<br /><br />I think your sponsee (all of them that will cross your path) is very blessed to have someone as patient, wise and compassionate. Its good that you remember what is was like for you back then.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-89153966984713690482010-01-19T23:51:26.704-05:002010-01-19T23:51:26.704-05:00I'm on step 2 and your post has me looking for...I'm on step 2 and your post has me looking forward to step 4. I really want to know more about my part. It took me many months to complete step 1 because my husband hid his drinking and I had some level of denial and could not see it. It was many months of simply accepting that this was real. Thanks for the encouragementkstehens100https://www.blogger.com/profile/04657216560134441784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-5861049119208099912010-01-19T23:04:58.595-05:002010-01-19T23:04:58.595-05:00I was nearly 5 years sober when I finally got sick...I was nearly 5 years sober when I finally got sick enough to be willing to do a fearless and thorough moral inventory. I've since seen many who were not granted the grace that I was. I hope your friend gets the help he needs soon.<br /><br />Blessings and aloha.Ed G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15063291064985198651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-7483083747056070342010-01-19T22:25:17.820-05:002010-01-19T22:25:17.820-05:00thanks for sharing, syd. a random guy once said t...thanks for sharing, syd. a random guy once said to me, "don't always believe what you think." that thought has saved my life.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095429272863719888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-77503277682361847682010-01-19T19:44:28.396-05:002010-01-19T19:44:28.396-05:00Self-examination seems to terrify most of us, but ...Self-examination seems to terrify most of us, but once we've started, and seen the amazingly positive results it has in our lives, it becomes a tool for growth and movement. Great post.TAAAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607602088454891329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-84027829835421151182010-01-19T19:22:28.437-05:002010-01-19T19:22:28.437-05:00whooopppppeeeee!whooopppppeeeee!dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-37851617389114142322010-01-19T18:21:09.170-05:002010-01-19T18:21:09.170-05:00I'm sure you are a great sponsor. I don't ...I'm sure you are a great sponsor. I don't feel anywhere near ready to do that (not that anyone has asked).Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-69971531720050328042010-01-19T17:04:59.285-05:002010-01-19T17:04:59.285-05:00I can see why it would be hard.Every step you talk...I can see why it would be hard.Every step you talk about I try and relate it to me ...and fail at each one. <br />Can you do 'the steps' at home alone? Would they be relevant even though husband doesn't live here anymore? <br />I'm sure lots of people would benefit from practising these.<br />Thank you once again for making me 'think' hard. :0)Chic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01803588856685163353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-67224683623828402202010-01-19T16:33:26.328-05:002010-01-19T16:33:26.328-05:00I can relate to your sponsee and to you. I am dail...I can relate to your sponsee and to you. I am daily working on being more accepting and owning what is mine...Wait. What?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16914656489970904052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-29785357647452023152010-01-19T15:52:36.328-05:002010-01-19T15:52:36.328-05:00It took me months to get the fourth step completed...It took me months to get the fourth step completed to be able to move on to step five. My sponsor is patient and firm and no matter how much I kept trying to kid myself she brought me back to do the work right. I am so grateful for step four....Hard work for me but amazing results. Life changing.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.com