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tigger11 · 10-31-2009, 05:45 PM

Hey there fellow Christians in Recovery... This is Tigger, a wanderer from Family & Friends. By God's Grace, I hit quick links and came across your long prayer post.

I'm in crisis... AH is my 2nd emotionally abusive alcoholic husband. We've been married. 2+ years. Three weeks ago he took off his wedding ring and said; "I'm done." Just like that. He's leaving, getting a job out of town, I have no idea where, says he's leaving next weekend (of course it was supposed to be this weekend, then mid week next week, now it's next weekend). There's no logical explanation why he's leaving. It's the insanity of the disease.

So... I'm okay! I've been to 3 Alanon meetings, and 1 counseling session, and will continue both. Have been sober for... dunno about 2 months. When things with AH started to feel strange, I laid off the sometimes irresponsible drinking, and drinking altogether so I could be clear. That was a good idea. (I know... DAH) So I'm ready, FINALLY, after 17 years 1st marriage, 2+ second marriage, to begin my OWN journey of recovery, healing, growing.

Another aspect to my healing will be going back to church. Haven't been in about 5 (wow, has it been that long?) years. Today's alanon meeting was in a Weslian (sp?) church. Tackled a couple of people and grilled them about whether they were born again, believe in the Bible as the Word of God, etc. Got positive responses. Anybody know about this kind of church?

Please pray for me to get back in fellowship and prayer, and a close relationship with Jesus.

Thanks!
Tigger

rayofsunshine · 10-31-2009, 07:06 PM

Hi Tigger, nice to meet you! Praying now for you to back in fellowship and prayer and find a close relationship with Jesus and that he'll guide your every step.

One of my favorite verses:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13

Keep reading and posting! CMC posts some wonderful Christian devotionals here.

LuvinMe · 11-01-2009, 09:10 AM

prayers..

***cmc*** · 11-01-2009, 04:24 PM

Hi Tigger, welcome to Christians In Recovery.

I'm sure the church you visited has a written statement of faith, and you could always make an appointment speak with the pastor or an elder to find out more about what they believe. Most churches I've attended have classes for new members.

10-31-2009, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
tigger11 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: st. louis missouri area Posts: 188	God must have guided me here Hey there fellow Christians in Recovery... This is Tigger, a wanderer from Family & Friends. By God's Grace, I hit quick links and came across your long prayer post. I'm in crisis... AH is my 2nd emotionally abusive alcoholic husband. We've been married. 2+ years. Three weeks ago he took off his wedding ring and said; "I'm done." Just like that. He's leaving, getting a job out of town, I have no idea where, says he's leaving next weekend (of course it was supposed to be this weekend, then mid week next week, now it's next weekend). There's no logical explanation why he's leaving. It's the insanity of the disease. So... I'm okay! I've been to 3 Alanon meetings, and 1 counseling session, and will continue both. Have been sober for... dunno about 2 months. When things with AH started to feel strange, I laid off the sometimes irresponsible drinking, and drinking altogether so I could be clear. That was a good idea. (I know... DAH) So I'm ready, FINALLY, after 17 years 1st marriage, 2+ second marriage, to begin my OWN journey of recovery, healing, growing. Another aspect to my healing will be going back to church. Haven't been in about 5 (wow, has it been that long?) years. Today's alanon meeting was in a Weslian (sp?) church. Tackled a couple of people and grilled them about whether they were born again, believe in the Bible as the Word of God, etc. Got positive responses. Anybody know about this kind of church? Please pray for me to get back in fellowship and prayer, and a close relationship with Jesus. Thanks! Tigger

10-31-2009, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
rayofsunshine Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wishin' I was on the Beach! Posts: 1,228	Hi Tigger, nice to meet you! Praying now for you to back in fellowship and prayer and find a close relationship with Jesus and that he'll guide your every step. One of my favorite verses: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13 Keep reading and posting! CMC posts some wonderful Christian devotionals here. __________________ PEACE begins with a SMILE!!!

11-01-2009, 09:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
LuvinMe ~Answer Within~ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 171	prayers.. __________________ How can you LOVE someone when YOU dont love YOURSELF?! Start LOVING YOU & love will be waiting!!

11-01-2009, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 11,997	Hi Tigger, welcome to Christians In Recovery. I'm sure the church you visited has a written statement of faith, and you could always make an appointment speak with the pastor or an elder to find out more about what they believe. Most churches I've attended have classes for new members. __________________ Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind. ~ Lionel Hampton

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