Awwww....(((Denny)))! LOL!
Good point about many people not attending Alanon and not really knowing about sharing in that particular way.
Funny though, when I was growing up, somehow I learned that when talking to someone about their problems, issues, etc. to keep the focus on them and 'not' share about your story by sharing similar examples. To do otherwise was selfish and rude.
So, when I began telling people about my issues, they would immediately share 'their' story, and to be honest, I got angry, and hurt. My view was, I'm reaching out for help, and all they do is change the subject to their story. Here I was needing to vent, and again, the focus was off of me. Frustrating would be an understatement!
I somehow missed the point I guess. I think it explains a lot about why that comes unnaturally to me. But, I'm learning and trying....yes, yes, I know....I can be 'very' trying! LOL
Anyway, thanks for the post. It was very well done.