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Originally Posted by tkdan  I had been such a horrible husband and father. I do not know how she stayed by my side. I do not know why she is still there willing to make it work after all I put her through. She is trully a blessing. | That in itself is one of the many miracles of recovery. Some of us, myself included, aren't so fortunate to have the support of our spouses. I burned through two marriages before I found the path to recovery. It helps me at times to read the chapter "To Wives" in the Big Book as a reminder of how many marriages the program of AA has saved.
An incredible gift as the result of my program has been my recent engagement to a beautiful woman who works her own programs of recovery. Instead of the dysfunctional relationships and marriages that were the normal cycle for me, we both strive to have a healthy and loving relationship. For that, I'm truly grateful.
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