tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post7584142679725342029..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Taking rootUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-61323318919402841932010-02-08T00:50:02.216-05:002010-02-08T00:50:02.216-05:00Wow - that's crazy - my daughter used to have ...Wow - that's crazy - my daughter used to have that exact same jacket and that girl looks a lot like my daughter not too long ago...Tristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308388473864912872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-39497281416786082802010-02-02T10:11:39.346-05:002010-02-02T10:11:39.346-05:00i have often wondered why, even as a child, i woul...i have often wondered why, even as a child, i would naturally keep quiet, hide what's wrong, not ask questions. and i still don't have an answer for that. do you?Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-27667688232455413372010-02-02T10:05:36.241-05:002010-02-02T10:05:36.241-05:00That story about the cigarette burn is heartbreaki...That story about the cigarette burn is heartbreaking. I am glad you can let the tears out now. There's more room out than in.Scott Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361224878660334532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-74885994860601041292010-02-02T09:03:08.804-05:002010-02-02T09:03:08.804-05:00Sometimes I think we're more alike than differ...Sometimes I think we're more alike than different. Thank you for sharing. I learn a great deal from your sharing of your experiences and thoughts around ponies, plants and life.<br /><br />Blessings and aloha...Ed G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15063291064985198651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-25771551762385107962010-02-02T07:49:28.533-05:002010-02-02T07:49:28.533-05:00I took a biology course where the instructor used ...I took a biology course where the instructor used kudzu as a "case study" throughout the course of the unexpected consequences of our actions. I think it can be applied to almost any action we take....the other cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587140850392646760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-38801673035734053842010-02-02T05:18:55.665-05:002010-02-02T05:18:55.665-05:00Of course the first thing that came to my mind was...Of course the first thing that came to my mind was the invasion of Kudzu. I'm glad you and others are adressing the problem.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-89929459454112495942010-02-02T00:42:06.948-05:002010-02-02T00:42:06.948-05:00It's funny how simple events can trigger child...It's funny how simple events can trigger childhood memories. My sister got burned by a man with a cig once on a train and she screamed like hell! I wonder if she remembers? I still remember the screaming.Tall Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278195551060786353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-6597702171334108622010-02-01T23:28:00.351-05:002010-02-01T23:28:00.351-05:00I'm so sorry Syd that you had to keep your tea...I'm so sorry Syd that you had to keep your tears to yourself.Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-89560937084871042502010-02-01T21:26:06.097-05:002010-02-01T21:26:06.097-05:00I came over from Madison's blog to say Hi. I ...I came over from Madison's blog to say Hi. I am so sorry for what that adult did to you. What was he thinking. I have had trouble in the past with feelings. God has been helping me "thaw out" my emotions. For a long time I never had a voice either. Nice to meet you. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-410880910717377292010-02-01T17:10:58.477-05:002010-02-01T17:10:58.477-05:00Darn, an adult with a cigarette hanging from their...Darn, an adult with a cigarette hanging from their mouth and trying to lift a child. The two do not go together, not at home and not in a park or anywhere. Interesting that you have the memory of what you were feeling at the time and knew you needed to behave in a certain manner. Just darn.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-48860558826724439402010-02-01T16:56:04.269-05:002010-02-01T16:56:04.269-05:00Funny how seeing something so simple can trigger s...Funny how seeing something so simple can trigger so much. Glad you were able not only to see where you have been, but the healthy direction you are heading towards as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-17962704000287944662010-02-01T16:35:50.290-05:002010-02-01T16:35:50.290-05:00That makes me sad about the cigarette burn, Syd. Y...That makes me sad about the cigarette burn, Syd. You poor kid.<br /><br />Love, <br /><br />SBSarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-53419865817045848802010-02-01T15:41:13.529-05:002010-02-01T15:41:13.529-05:00I liked your story. I got knocked out by a runaway...I liked your story. I got knocked out by a runaway pony-ride pony when I was a tot. Traumatized for life, I was.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-87538261653601452752010-02-01T14:55:06.564-05:002010-02-01T14:55:06.564-05:00Stoic, uncomplaining, trying to fade into the back...Stoic, uncomplaining, trying to fade into the background and still get some needs met - a sad little vignette of childhood with an alcoholic parent.TAAAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607602088454891329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-38763236023386355082010-02-01T14:19:49.602-05:002010-02-01T14:19:49.602-05:00non native plants can become a real nightmare.than...non native plants can become a real nightmare.thanks for bring that up.Mike Golchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472496241893921107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-17257739505517972992010-02-01T14:18:35.035-05:002010-02-01T14:18:35.035-05:00Good story...I remember being put on a pony and be...Good story...I remember being put on a pony and being scared to death too. What is up with adults, thinking a child would like that!Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-36732661146633704262010-02-01T13:42:36.085-05:002010-02-01T13:42:36.085-05:00I have a picture of my oldest son at 2 years old o...I have a picture of my oldest son at 2 years old on his first and last pony ride. His face is so sad and I always wondered if that was due to the pony ride or the problems in our home. I think I will ask him what he remembers. You have a busy week...I hope you have some downtime too.<br /><br />namasteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128247878961221421noreply@blogger.com