Trying to move forward!!

[Darth Paul]

I am a Christian,and I know that I have been forgiven for the deeds in my past.However,it is very hard for others to accept the fact that I have changed.I am patient,but I need to branch out and find new faces in my social circle.I have let go of most of my old friends,and have decided to put myself in Gods hands for the answers.Thank's!!

[StayinAlive]

It takes time to earn back trust and respect. A slap on the back and a "good job" is allways nice though eh. Did you dump those beer guzzling runners?
The Force is strong within you.

[barb dwyer]

*chuckles at Stayinalive*

that's a great start, Darth! Are you planning anything? Like getting active in a church or group, or meetings ... or what?

[best]

Gaining back trust takes time. Some forgive and forget quickly, some remember things for ever.
I strive to do my part and let them worry about their part. I sleep nights knowing I am doing what I should. So why am I up right now? *LOL*
Heavy rains today and the pump switch is broken. I need turn the pump on every so often or the basement will flood.

I find that I am a cameleon of sorts.
The element I am in will rub off on me. If I want to live a Godly manner of life, I need to hang out with people of a Godly understanding.

[cmc]

Welcome to SR! I'm told that part of recovery requires a great deal of patience and understanding towards those we have harmed. The best I can do is just that....the best I can do...and no more. What others choose to do is beyond my control.

I attend Alanon and yet I find that since finding the many rewards of my own recovery there are some who do not fit with nor tolerate my changed outlook and lifestyle. In that case I choose to move 'forward' just as the title of your post suggests.

It requires that I take some actions to surround myself with those who will be true friends and either support, or at the least, accept what I am trying to achieve in life.

Keep coming back, and it's nice to meet you here on the Christians In Recovery forum.

[1963comet]

I found that I remembered my mistakes long after everyone else forgot about them. I always concerned myself with what others thought of me. It is what you feel inside that counts.

And Welcome to SR

[sugarssweetpea]

About 18 months after I had been sober, my sister told my husband that she thought my "not drinking" was just a phase.

About 13 months after that, she still could not fully grasp the idea, but was warming up to it.

About 3 years after that & she has finally accepted it.

When people do not change themselves, they find it hard that anyone else can. I chose to just show her with my actions that it was not a phase. It takes time, but the important thing is that God knows where your heart is. People are people, some will see the difference, some will not. Keep doing what you are doing for God, yourself & your witness.