tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post7189891847968669087..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Beginner's meetingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-85346391188436778182009-01-21T18:33:00.000-05:002009-01-21T18:33:00.000-05:00Someone said to me once you are in a good place sh...Someone said to me once you are in a good place should you not stop going to Al-Anon?? Isn't that the goal??<BR/><BR/>I find that I am going to less meetings; and when I have slip ups I have the tools now.. <BR/><BR/>Besides I only have 18 months and I can see why others go for decades; we build up nice friendships; great topics with such honesty and we can continue to grow more and more. <BR/><BR/>And IMPORTANTLY we got something from this PROGRAM and should be there to do SERVICE for the NEWBIES that come (whether it is setting up; sharing our ESH and newcomers seeing we did get serene to various levels etc. <BR/><BR/>Should not just take and not give back..Ms Hen'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844440761689489376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-59055853115602126992007-09-21T23:52:00.000-04:002007-09-21T23:52:00.000-04:00I can see that you are looking forward to the chal...I can see that you are looking forward to the challenge. I wish there were Al-Anon meetings like this in my area...but there aren't. I have to get it 2nd-hand from you and others...which I am very grateful for.<BR/>Thanks...you're doing a great job.<BR/>I would think that being a newbie..the first encounter you receive would be integral to your staying.Spicyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092460015575995500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-76801683106202265192007-09-21T13:49:00.000-04:002007-09-21T13:49:00.000-04:00Oh yes...beginners in our beautiful programs are s...Oh yes...beginners in our beautiful programs are so desparate for a life line. What a priviledge to be the one to give them hope. Your great attitude will be just what they need to hear.Pammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513814300181006348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-45412824048978867792007-09-21T07:53:00.000-04:002007-09-21T07:53:00.000-04:00Tradition 5 i my most favorite. My primary purpose...Tradition 5 i my most favorite. My primary purpose is to help other family members find the comfort and help I've received.<BR/><BR/>Newcomers keep it green for me, I need reminding of how it was and how it is now.<BR/><BR/>Even if we have a short time in program we have so much ESH to give. Good for you signing up!Mama Dukeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992385949990636622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-65171832201630992712007-09-21T01:52:00.000-04:002007-09-21T01:52:00.000-04:00it's a priviledge to be able to share with newcome...it's a priviledge to be able to share with newcomers what you have learnt yourself. and in my humble opinion, from what i read on your site, i think you are ready and will be darn good at it.Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-21045008871878593982007-09-20T23:10:00.000-04:002007-09-20T23:10:00.000-04:00You will be fabulous!You will be fabulous!Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-25517455156072932032007-09-20T22:34:00.000-04:002007-09-20T22:34:00.000-04:00I find it INCREDIBLE that anyone would gripe about...I find it INCREDIBLE that anyone would gripe about having newcomers. What planet have they been living on?dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-71738590816771083622007-09-20T15:31:00.000-04:002007-09-20T15:31:00.000-04:00I am sure that you will be wonderful and those new...I am sure that you will be wonderful and those newcomers will feel welcome and at home next week.kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982496933879300175noreply@blogger.com