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Old 10-04-2012, 01:19 PM
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Titanic
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HALT? Are any of those 4 triggers at play?

Allay Hunger with healthy food - maybe go more Easy Does It on, regulate better the "diet-by-situation"? Angry because of having to miss the trip or being treated poorly by a "codie," or because of something else? What is the primary emotion behind the anger? Use one of the Al-Anon tools on the anger. Breathe deeply. Think. Let Go.

Lonely? Get to a meeting, phone your sponsor or a member-friend, do some service work by phone or online, enjoy doing something fun with the kids or a friend, etc. Tired? Find someone who can watch the kids so you can take time to nap, rest, walk outside, read at library, do yoga, or veg as soon as possible. Get to bed early.

Feelings aren't facts. What are the facts? Be aware of and acknowledge the feelings as such. Accept that you have them, but that you can change attitudes within. Set aside, release, let go of the feeling.

You made two courageous decisions in your life to spare your kids from more living with alcoholism that you caused NEITHER TIME! Your priorities are straight, protecting your baby and kids. We know. You know. You deserve a medal. And in time, you will get it.

More will be revealed. This too shall pass.

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